Marty McFly Western costume and film props from the Back to the Future movies on display...

Ever since the restored original DeLorean time-machine car from Back to the Future went on display at Universal Studios Hollywood last year, there's been a constant supply of different original costumes and props from the science-fiction trilogy on display to accompany the iconic 'hero car' each time I've been back to visit.

Original costume and props from the Back to the Future Trilogy

On this occasion this cowboy poncho worn by Michael J. Fox in the film, by Costume Designer Joanna Johnston, was on display beside authentic screen-used props from Back to the Future II on April 15, 2014.

Old West poncho worn by Michael J. Fox as 

Marty McFly in Back to the Future III

In 1990's Back to the Future III 'Marty McFly' travels back in time to the Old West and meets his great-great grandparents 'Seamus' and 'Maggie', and as he can't tell them his real name, he calls himself 'Clint Eastwood', hence the poncho look.

If you like this outfit, be sure to also take a look at Marty McFly's atomic cowboy costume from the third installment in this time-traveling trilogy, plus check out Mary SteenBurgen's Clara Clayton gowns from Back to the Future III too.

Back to the Future II trashcan movie prop

It may be nostalgic to see these props on display, but it's almost laughable to see what the filmmakers envisioned the future would look like, flying high-tech trashcans, hooverboards and even Mr. Fusion home energy reactors that could turn garbage into clean energy.

Although the scary thing to think about is, in the future there won't be as many of these kinds of props anymore to exhibit, as they'll all be created by CGI special effects.

Mr. Fusion Home Energy Reactor film prop 
from Back to the Future II

In 1989's sequel Marty McFly travels with 'Doc Brown' from 1985 to the year 2015 to help save his son, so there's not much time for these inventions to become part of everyday life.

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Back to the Future III Old West gown worn by Mary Steenburgen on display...

On my most recent visit to Universal Studios Hollywood's archive exhibit, not only did they have the DeLorean time machine on show, but they also had another of Mary Steenburgen's Old West gowns on display from Back to the Future III.

Western festival dance gown worn by Mary Steenburgen 

as Clara Clayton in Back to the Future III

In the third installment 'Marty McFly' travels back to 1885 to help save his scientist friend 'Doc Emmett Brown', who has fallen for Mary Steenburgen's Jules Verne-loving schoolteacher, 'Clara Clayton'.

This festival dance costume was designed by Joanna Johnston and photographed on display on January 23, 2014, and if you like this period look, be sure to also check out this colourful train rescue gown worn by Mary Steenburgen in Back to the Future III.

Back to the Future III movie poster

If you're a fan of the time-travelling trilogy, be sure to also check out this cowboy costume worn by Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, plus the original DeLorean time machine car from Back to the Future on display at Universal Studio Hollywood's NBC Universal Experience attraction.

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Mary Steenburgen's Western gown from Back to the Future Part III...

In the third installment of the Back to the Future time-travel adventure trilogy, Michael J. Fox's 'Marty McFly' ventures into the Old West to rescue his mad professor friend, 'Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown' who is trapped in 1885 and working as a local blacksmith.

Original Western gown worn by Mary Steenburgen 

as Clara Clayton in Back to the Future Part III

This vibrant purple Western gown worn by Mary Steenburgen in the movie as Hill Valley school teacher 'Clara Clayton' was photographed on display, alongside some original props from the movie trilogy, at Universal Studios Hollywood on July 30, 2013.

Clara falls in love with 'Doc' when when he and Marty rescue her from an out-of-control horse-drawn wagon and stops her falling into a ravine.

Back to the Future Part III movie poster

The actress wears this colourful costume designed by Joanna Johnston when she's hanging from a locomotive train towards the end of the movie, when she's once again saved by Doc, this time on a futuristic hoverboard.

Clara Clayton Western train dress detail

If you like this Old West dress, be sure to also check Helena Bonham Carter's gown from Disney's The Lone Ranger movie remake.

Plus if you're a fan of the Back to the Future movies, take a look at Marty McFly's atomic cowboy costume from Part III.

Stick around in the days to come for even more classic costumes, props and models on display at the NBC Universal Experience exhibit.

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Original DeLorean Time Machine car from Back to the Future...

Even though the NBC Universal Experience attraction boasted a wonderful collection of Oscar-winning and nomination costumes, plus iconic outfits and props from classic and newer movies, the centerpiece of the exhibit had to be the restored DeLorean Time Machine 'hero car' featured in the Back to the Future trilogy.

Original Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine car

Even though six different cars were used in the production of the films, this 'hero car' photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood on May 7, 2013, was the vehicle used for key driving sequences and close ups.

DeLorean Time Machine on display at Universal Studios Hollywood

'Doc Brown's' iconic DeLorean Time Machine was designed by Ron Cobb and Andrew Probert. The concept was to make the customised DeLorean look like it had been assembled in Doc's garage from all kinds of eclectic materials from local electronics and hardware stores. The most important prop feature on the back of the car is the nuclear reactor which powers the time travel.

360° view of the DeLorean Time Machine

Pretty awesome, right? It's certainly a cool piece of nostalgia from my movie watching childhood (although quite hard to photograph with that lighting and far better to see in person).

If you like this original picture car, be sure to also check out this Marty McFly costume worn by Michael J. Fox and props from the Back to the Future trilogy on display.

Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine schematic and blueprint

Also displayed with the DeLorean Time Machine were these schematics and blueprints for the film too.

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