Everyone will be familiar with this version of the Dracula ring, a copy of the one Forry has...
(http://www.geocities.com/marcusfayne/4edrac.jpg)
But is anyone familiar with the Lon Chaney Sr. "tribute" ring that was released with Forry's blessing (I think by one of his then-helpers)...maybe in the 1990s? It's a spider "poison ring"--in honor of the old saying, "Don't step on that spider! It might be Lon Chaney!" And each contained a little fragment of makeup from one of Chaney's actual makeup boxes (via Forry's collection).
(http://www.geocities.com/marcusfayne/4ephantring.jpg)
(http://www.geocities.com/marcusfayne/4ephant2.jpg)
Quote from: typhooforme on December 17, 2007, 05:26:35 PM
is anyone familiar with the Lon Chaney Sr. "tribute" ring that was released with Forry's blessing
Can't say that I am. Boy, is that a cool ring idea! How were these rings made available? FM? And at what cost? Sure wish I had one! Maybe I'd trade in my own wedding ring for this Chaney ring. Shhhh! I didn't say really say that. ;)
Terry,
You've asked a 64 dollar question there. I think I originally saw an ad in MONSTERSCENE magazine about 10 yrs ago. It seems to me the ad stated that the rings were offered under Forry's, well, "sposorship" is how I think of it...he lent it his name and he supplied the Chaney makeup--and I think the price was around 300 or 350 each. But the contact person, the supplier, was one of the helpers in the Ackermansion--a person long gone now--nothing to do with the wonderful Joe, Forry's tireless helper. I won't name names. Two different rings were offered--this one, which was to come in its own miniature replica of "Chaney's MakeUp Kit", and another, a Mummy Scarab ring (description to follow), which I'm sure was to have its own Chest of Thoth or something. I wanted both, but couldn't at that time afford two--heck, I could hardly afford just one! anyhow, I ordered this Chaney one, sent the payment, and waited. And waited. And waited. I emailed, I wrote letters--not to Forry, bless him, but to the contact person. And got no replies. Months passed, and I got VERY nervous. After a long time, I did get some kind of reply--not directly from the contact person, but from someone else there. I have no memory of who or what. Something giving me a prospective time I might get the ring, I think. After about 10 months, I got this ring--but no "replica of Chaney's kit". And the ad for this ring, and for the Mummy Scarab ring, was never seen again to my knowledge. Dunno what the manufacturing problem was, but it must have been too complex for the actual maker and/or seller. I felt lucky to get this, after all the delay and worry! I've trolled Ebay for years hoping one of the Mummy rings might turn up--if any were ever actually created! I think I'll keep this ring, General, but thanks for the offer of a trade! lol
I have turned up this quote from Forry in a Stoner's Monster Mayhem interview, but more than this I don't know:
FJA: The Chaney ring is in the form of a spider ("Don't step on it! It may be Lon Chaney!") and has a miniature foto of him inside when it opens up, together with a speck of his makeup. The Karloff ring is a duplicate of the original scarab and contains a portion of a strand of the gauze wrapped around him in THE MUMMY.
Never able to find one of the special Forry-proposed Mummy rings, I finally did find one that was vaguely similar to the one he used to wear--colored part of it black--and added it to my collection as a fantasy piece.
(http://www.geocities.com/marcusfayne/fauxmummy.jpg)
Here's one that's easier to track down--I saw one illustrated here at the UMA in the sidebar of random photos not long ago. It's the Barnabas Collins DARK SHADOWS ring. Looks black, but if you hold it up to the light, it's a dark, dark red.
(http://www.geocities.com/marcusfayne/barnabas.jpg)
A Frankenstein ring--and the face looks to me as though it could be a cast of--a Sideshow? Whatever it is, it's not marked as a licensed item.
(http://www.geocities.com/marcusfayne/frankhead.jpg)
Robert your collection never fails to amaze me. Thank you so much for sharing these.
I remember that ad for the Chaney ring. That's still really cool that you have it even if the getting was a long time coming.
That proposed Mummy ring with the gauze would have been really nice.
I've still never gotten one of the Dracula rings even though I've always wanted one.
Did anyone out there go to the Scream Fest in Orlando a couple of months ago? They offered a special Creature ring that didn't look too great. It was limited to 50 and cost $50. Just wondering if it was actually any good or not.
I'd like to see a photo of the Scream Fest Creature ring...wonder what you got for $50. I had a beauty of a Creature ring, similar to the one Ben Chapman wears--very heavy, big dimensional Creature head and claw--and I think I left it on a restroom sink a couple Bashes back. Ouch! Ben said it was a Japanese designed one, and his was an American artist--he didn't have his on that time, so I couldn't compare. I still check Ebay once in a while to see if another Creature ring might turn up, but so far, no luck.
Gary, Thanks for the kind words on my collection! I long ago gave up the idea of being able to collect the high ticket props, the really important things--as my pockets aren't deep enough. But I get a great kick out of collecting ephemera and just odds and ends...and what pleased me tremendously is that when you have a number of them, they end up looking good together. To me, anyhow. It's a very minor version of my idea of the old Ackermuseum--about 3 or 4 rooms, though, instead of 18!
The beauty of the QMX Dracula ring for me was (and what made it a must have), it was hella-accurate, had nice packaging, had FJA involved, and was licensed by Universal, kind of the final seal of Monster Approval. It really is a super nice item that I originally had doubts over (like they'd actually be able to pull it off).
Awesome rings, Robert! Thanks for sharing!
Here's another--a PHANTOM ring that I believe was a tie-in with the movie THE PHANTOM that starred Billy Zane as the purple-suited hero I used to read about in the comic pages of the old Cincinnati Post when I was a kid in the '50s (I also liked Li'l Abner, Our Boarding House, and Pogo). When the Phantom would sock the bad guys, he'd leave his mark, thanks to his ring, right on their criminal jaws!
(http://www.geocities.com/marcusfayne/phantomring.jpg)
Quote from: Toy Ranch on December 18, 2007, 09:22:24 PM
Awesome rings, Robert! Thanks for sharing!
Bobby, After years of enjoying photos of your magnificent collection (and it is a mind-blowing one, clearly assembled with love), I'm happy to be able to show a few of my curios. Glad you enjoy 'em! I'm going through cartons and drawers and finding things I haven't seen in a long time!
See that's one of the many reasons this new site is so much better. Since it's so easy to post images within the thread it's gotten everyone excited about digging through stuff and finding new things to put up here. Yay!
Quote from: ZOMBOPHOTO on December 18, 2007, 10:17:14 PM
See that's one of the many reasons this new site is so much better. Since it's so easy to post images within the thread it's gotten everyone excited about digging through stuff and finding new things to put up here. Yay!
I couldn't agree more. I'm having a blast!
Ok Robert,I have this fetish for rings:Dracula ring,check(thanks to you my friend),Barnabus Collins ring:check,Mummy ring and Chaney ring:I may have to visit the Taylormansion one of these days to um...........browse.LOL. Great collection my friend.
One more--this is the version of the Dracula ring that Richard Sheffield has sold at the Bash the last year or two. He says it's more accurate--not sure what is more accurate, but it's a beautiful casting, no argument there.
(http://www.geocities.com/marcusfayne/shefdrac2.jpg)
Love the rings. Still admired them when I get to see it (whenever he has it out) sigh
Quote from: vpdogjoe on December 25, 2007, 12:54:25 PM
Love the rings. Still admired them when I get to see it (whenever he has it out) sigh
It's ok, cuz. Maybe I'll give you a ring from my collection one of these days. But only if a size 11 fits your finger....oh, it doesn't? Sorry! bwahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
After reading this thread, I am determined to get one of those QMx rings. It looks like the closest thing to the real thing to me.
Hello, monster kids. I just signed up here, and started looking around. Back in the mid 90's I too saw the ad for the Chaney and the Mummy ring, and only having the funds available for one of them, ordered the Mummy. After a VERY long wait, including a bunch of letters and calls to an "assistant", I wound up getting my scarab.
(http://members.aol.com/theamityhorror/images/scarab2.jpg)
It came with some strands of Karloff's original wrapping glued in the underside, as well as a certificate of authenticity, signed by Forry, Ron Borst and another individual, possibly a lawyer, I would have to check.
(http://members.aol.com/theamityhorror/images/scarab3.jpg)
By the way, the new OMx Dracula rings are very well done. They are much heavier and better detailed than the old Dimensional Design rings that were sold back in the 90's.
Wow! So cool that you put the ring on a replica of a mummy hand!
Jane and I both have those cool Phantom skull rings.
Robert, Terry offered to give you his wedding ring in exchange for that Chaney "spider" ring. I'll do better than that. I'll offer you Jane! ;)
I have a question about the Frankenstein ring? What's it made out of?seeing it it looks like it was carved out of wood?
Quote from: misterhorror on February 14, 2008, 06:17:46 PM
I have a question about the Frankenstein ring? What's it made out of?seeing it it looks like it was carved out of wood?
I had to go look at my photo again---you're right, it DOES look like a wood carving! lol But nope, it's heavy silver. Just my bad lighting to blame for the "wood color" there!
Now pardon me a minute while I check with Max's wife Jane and see if she knows he's selling her for a spider ring! BONK! (That was the sound of a skillet hitting a severed head)
Hey AmityHorror. Thanks for posting those pics. Very interesting ring. Could you tell me more about it please? Where was is it originally advertised at? FM magazine? What issue? And what of the alleged wrapping particles? The pic is a bit hard to decipher. Is the wrapping particles part of the ring itself? And is it a one for one repro of the actual Mummy ring? And finally, how much were these rings offered for $ ? Inquiring minds need to know. Thanks!
Glad to be of service...I found the Mummy ring, along with the Chaney spider ring, advertised in Chiller Theatre Magazine, I'll do some digging tonight and scan and post the ad for you. It was definitely the mid 90's, because Forry was at the Chiller convention, and supposedly had a couple of these for sale with him. I found the ad while leafing through the magazine on the ride home, and entered into a loooong waiting period...which was most worth the wait! The ring itself is a full size, wearable reproduction of the Karloff scarab, although there are a couple of very slight differences noticeable from the 1932 stills so I think it must have been sculpted and not cast from the original. I think I paid $275 for it. The wrappings are actually a couple of linen threads that look like they were epoxied into the hollow underside of the scarab. I will also scan and post the certificate that came with it, as well as some better pictures.
By the way, a couple of years ago there were some cool Universal licensed items, like the Dracula candlestick, and a miniature Talbot manor made available. The only one I snagged was the box to the Scroll of Thoth...which makes for a great display for the Mummy ring...
(http://members.aol.com/theamityhorror/images/mumring.jpg)
I'll do some more homework on the ring later tonight and keep you posted.
This is a picture of Richard Sheffield's ring that Robert photo'd on the left, Forry's Dracula ring on Forry's finger in the center, and on the right a QmX ring.
(http://www.geocities.com/marcusfayne/shefdrac2.jpg)(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/213/476671506_724fa69ea5_o.jpg)(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/225/476275681_be66ddb8cc_m.jpg)
All due respect to Richard Sheffield... the one he has been selling is a nice looking ring, but....
Quote from: AmityHorror on February 19, 2008, 11:07:00 AM
I will also scan and post the certificate that came with it, as well as some better pictures.
I'll do some more homework on the ring later tonight and keep you posted.
Thanks AmityHorror for the info! Looking forward to any and all updates!
Bobby. I also own the Sheffield ring. It is nice, but as you've pointed out, the differences are hard to overlook. First of all, the Sheffield ring is purported to have been cast from the Abbott and Costello Meet Frank ring. That is not the same ring as is the ring in the 1931 movie Dracula. Right? And another big difference is the price. $75.00 vs $250.00.
What was the QmX ring cast from? Is it a sculpt, or an actual cast from one of the rings? For $250.00, I would expect it to be an exact cast from one of the original rings and not a sculpture of any kind.
The QmX ring is a cast of Forry's ring. The wear areas and everything are reproduced exactly.
The ring Forry owns was once owned by Richard Sheffield, who gave it to Forry. I believe the ring was used in House of Dracula as well as A&C Meet Frankenstein. All are the same ring. Sheffield took a cast of it before he gave it to Forry, I believe.
Gotcha. Makes sense. If I recall correctly, the original Dracula ring used in the '31 film was stolen from Forry. What ever happened to that ring I wonder? And please don't say eBay. :D
I don't think the '31 ring has ever shown up again. Probably whoever stole it died and it landed in a box of costume jewelry that went to Goodwill.
Hi fmofmpls...here's the ad and certificate for the mummy ring. The ad came from Chiller Theatre Mag, Issue #5, which was for the April '96 show.
(http://members.aol.com/theamityhorror/images/mummyad.jpg)
And the certificate that came with the ring I reproduced in B&W so I could keep the contrast without overloading the resoloution. According to the certificate, there was supposed to be an edition of 500 of these made, but I don't think there were nearly that many, since, besides mine, I have only seen one other for sale on ebay, maybe about 5 or 6 years ago, even though the letter by the lawyer on the certificate states that the 500 rings were present that night in '96...
(http://members.aol.com/theamityhorror/images/mumcert.jpg)
The lawyers letter describing the process is signed by a Bryan Hidalgo, Attorney at Law. Since it is hard to read in the scan, I'll transcribe some of it here...
"Bryan Hidalgo, an active member of the Bar of the State of California, a specialist in the field of entertainment law...does hereby certify and attest as follows:
On the evening of July 3, 1996, I personally visited the residence of Forrest J. Ackerman on Glendower Avenue in Los Angeles, CA, and was shown a square of gauze material by Mr. Ackerman. It reflected obvious evidence of extensive usage and aging. It was identified as an actual piece of material used by make-up artist Jack Pierce for the film THE MUMMY, and is presently owned by Mr. Ackerman.
I personally inspected the material.
Following my inspection of the fabric, Brian L. Forbes, in a continuous operation occupying a period of almost four hours, took numerous loose threads from the fabric material and placed them into the underside of 500 limited edition sterling silver rings.
I was personally present throughout the entire time that the work was in progress.
Based upon my personal observations and the information which has been given to me as hereinabove set forth, I herewith certify that the contents of the threads which are to be inserted into the sterling silver rings contain actual material used by the character Im Ho Tep in THE MUMMY."
Must have been a fun night at the old Ackermansion! I'll try to take better pics later today.
Yep, the very ad that led me on a months-long chase for my Chaney Spider Ring! I wanted the Mummy one, too, but by the time I had finally got the Chaney, the whole deal seemed to have gone South. 500 of each ring made? I agree--a doubtful thing--I had always wondered if they were making them one at a time as the orders came in! Why else would one have to wait for 3, 4, 5 , 6 months before getting an item that was paid for up front? Well, they are cool rings, anyhow. Hope I can snag a Mummy one some day!
Thanks for showing the ad and certificate. I had been thinking it was in Monsterscene I'd found it, but no, it was in Chiller Theatre. And that's the only place I ever saw the ad--did it appear ANYwhere else?
I only saw the ad that one time...ever. and yes, the wait was excruciatingly long, with not much, um...customer service i guess you could say. I wish I had gotten the spider ring too. Well, maybe some day!
Thanks for posting that ad Amity Horror. Very cool. I have to admit that I would have had some trepidation in ordering one of those rings; only because I wouldn't be fully convinced I'd receive anything at all. I guess you can blame Ferry's "captain company" for my lack of faith. Not that this was a Ferry pitch. I'm glad that you did indeed receive your ring though. Something like that's bound to increase in value. I can't imagine too many of those were made. Certainly not 500!
Robert .. can't remember .. did you post a pic of your Chaney Spider ring?
Does anyone have any pictures or information about the universal monster rings from Jap-inc. There was a wolf man, creature, frankenstein, mummy, metaluna mutant and a hammer dracula. I have a small picture from when it was on the jap-inc. site but now it's gone. If anyone has any of these rings and could send me a picture I'd appreciate it.
Not sure I know what those are... any more description?
They were silver rings or the heads of the figures. The frankenstein was the likeness of boris the creature was the head of the creature. etc. I saw them at chiller once and found them online at the jap-inc web site under licensed materials but now the pictures are gone. I have a real small picture but don't know how to attach it to this listing.
Ben Chapman told me there was a Japanese-made Creature ring--wonder if this was the one he meant? I had a Creature ring (since lost, dammit)--Creature head and claw, very large and heavy silver. Ben said it was the Japanese one. Wish we had pics of these you're talking about.
Yes that was it. I too talked to Ben about it. I sure will miss him. I have seen another company make the Frankenstein and Creature but this creature does not have a claw to my knowledge. The Frank is almost the same though. I will try to get the small picture posted and the new rings pictured too.
To post a picture you have to upload it to the internet. If you don't have a place to upload, you can register for a free account at www.flickr.com Or just email it to me at toyranch(*at*)aol.com and I'll post it for you. This is really interesting!
I have a Frankenstein ring.
I'm at work now. I will post some pictures later today.
Adam
I feel so stupid. I didn't see this post before I sent the list and questions about the universal rings from Jap-inc. Hopefully Toyfan will post my pictures. I want to tell the person looking for a creature ring that that one and a frank pictured above are on ebay currently. Some cool pictures. I know I want to buy both. PS this isn't a sell for the guy...I don't know them. I just think the rings are awesome.
Toyranch Did you get my pictures to post?
LOL Here you are over here in my corner of the memorabilia world now! I'm the one with the Frankenstein ring, and used to have the Japanese Creature--which I think i left on a restroom sink in a fast food joint somewhere between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Drat! I hope Bobby can post the pics, too. Maybe we'll move those posts over here.
I tried hooking the pictures here but try these sites. The first is the Jap-inc group shot, then Frankie and the Creech
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/2294469683_1d5ed9921a_m.jpg
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No, I went to Ebay and found it, and that's not the same Creech ring I had and lost--my ring had the Creature's clawed hand up next to his face--but that is my Frank. ring. And a beauty it is!
I know when I saw the set at Chiller Drac, the wolfman and mummy were the only ones a seller didn't have. The creach with the claw was awesome but $250 was a little out of my price range at the time. I could kick myself now. I do know the guy on ebay said he could recreate it but.... it's not the same. I loved the mutant but my little picture does not do any of the rings justice. If I could have found the Dracula, which is clearly Lee, I would have bought it... it looks like a keeper. I think the guys prices on ebay are definitely reasonable and good quality.
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Those are really cool. I've never seen the originals before. The mutant and stuff are awesome!
I'll be damned If I can figure out how to post pictures here.
But here is a link to the pictures I have uploaded to Flickr:
http://tinyurl.com/26lwzo
Adam
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That is awesome!
Thanks, Bobby. I really am hopeless sometimes.
The JAP, Inc. Frankenstein ring pictured is Sterling silver and evidently licensed. If you will notice the pitting inside the face, it looks as if it was made with a technique (who's name I do not recall) where the image is hammered into a mold from the back. That would explain the numerous cracks that were not part of the design.
The ring is much prettier in person. The cracks that look so big in these oversized pictures are hardly noticeable as faint spider web lines at normal size. I think they add to the stitched-together look of the monster's face.
The distinctive snap top box is original to the ring. I have seen the same box pictured with this ring in several eBay auctions.
Does anybody know what year(s) the monster rings were produced?
Adam
I know they were on the Jap-inc website in 2004-5ish I think. May have been earlier. The years blend together. I can't get anyone at the company to answer e-mails asking questions about them.
Has there ever been a Christopher Lee Drac ring produced? I'm thinking of the one used in films like Dracula AD 1972 or Taste the Blood of Dracula.
Got my QmX Dracula ring today (thanks, Pat!) and have been wearing it ever since -- yeah -- I know it's a "collectible" and oughta be on a display shelf -- but it's so damn much FUN to play like I'm Lugosi!!!!! "De cheeldren of de night -- vat myoozeek dey make!"
Love to see those rings! One of the things Iwas particular about in creating my Horror host character, lon madnight is that he would wear rings. I was lucky enough to get one of the Sheffeild rings about ten years ago, and Lon has worn it ever since. I had heard of both the Mummy and Chaney Spider rings, and fantasized about Lon wearing all three.
I was looking at the QMx ring, and as beautiful as it is, I'd have to pass, given the opportunity. those rings are size nine, and I could never wear it. Hopefully I'll one day rundown a Dimensional Designs ring which I beleive are large enough for me to wear.
Wow Incredible!
Lon- the Qmx Dracula ring is silver, thus easy for any jeweler to resize (not to mention it is more accurate than the DD ring).
Ah, then all I need do is win the lottery.
Any- day-now.
Latest addition--from Dimensional Designs, a replica of Karloff's ring from THE MUMMY....here 'tis, and here's the cool resin scarab box it comes in. Limited to 250 rings produced, I think it is. The black stone may be black glass or some type of black quartz-like mineral. Metal is silver. I saw it at Wonderfest at the Dimensional Designs display, but they couldn't take credit card there, so I had to wait 'til I got home to Paypal them. Well worth the wait--this is the ring I had wanted a copy of for many years now.
(http://www.geocities.com/marcusfayne/mummyring.jpg)
(http://www.geocities.com/marcusfayne/mummybox.jpg)
Looks great ,Robert . A great addition to your collection !!
Thats great Robert.Iam happy for ya.Looks great too.You know how I love them rings of yours.
Wow, that's a gorgeous set. Congrats, Robert; and thanks for the pics.
Check out also the EGYPTIAN HIGH PRIEST MEDALLION--if you get the Im-ho-tep ring, you might also want the Kharis Hill of the Seven Jackals medallion!
http://dimensionaldesigns.com/collectibles.html (http://dimensionaldesigns.com/collectibles.html)
That Mummy ring would be a nice companion piece to the Sideshow Ardeth Bey 1:1 bust. They would look great together!
Indeed it would, Kenneth! Imagine them in a glass case all their own. A little rich for my blood--I was lucky to afford the ring--but I can dream, anyhow!
I see no photo now at Dim. Designs for the High Priest medallion. Hope they get it on there again.
Here's a pic of the Creature ring I made a couple years ago . . . lost wax casting in sterling silver. I always manage to get a compliment when I wear this out.
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m76/gillmanfan/IMG_0415.jpg)
That's a cool Creature ring, I would love to have one! And a Dracula one, and Mummy also. ;D
Thanks! I'd consider doing a small run of these if I could drum-up enough interest.
Dimensional Designs Mummy Scarab Ring, Post more in hand pics please.
Also what is the total Weight for the Ring and the Scarab Display Box?
Now lets see those pics! Thanks ;D
Quote from: Gillman-Fan on April 20, 2009, 09:14:17 PM
Here's a pic of the Creature ring I made a couple years ago . . . lost wax casting in sterling silver. I always manage to get a compliment when I wear this out.
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m76/gillmanfan/IMG_0415.jpg)
NICE RING Gillman-Fan! ;D
Quote from: Kenneth on April 20, 2009, 08:56:31 PM
That Mummy ring would be a nice companion piece to the Sideshow Ardeth Bey 1:1 bust. They would look great together!
Yes it will make a nice companion for the Sideshow Ardeth Bey SSE 1:1 bust. ;D
Quote from: Gillman-Fan on April 20, 2009, 09:45:32 PM
Thanks! I'd consider doing a small run of these if I could drum-up enough interest.
How much would it run? I am sure others would want one.
I'd say about $85 due in large part to the jump in silver costs.
Gillman-Fan, Thank you for sharing the CREATURE ring. It is fantastic. If you are making a list of interested collectors for a ring like this, please add me to the list. Thank you kindly, David
If I could get 6-12 preorders, I'd consider moving forward.
I was thinking about putting this particular one up on eBay to see what kind of interest it generated.
Quote from: typhooforme on March 04, 2010, 11:27:16 AM
For this old Universal Monster Army classic ring fan (Dracula, Creature, Mummy)--can you tell me, what is an Octorok?
According to a Google search, Octoroks are recurring enemies in the Legend of Zelda series.
Quote from: The Phantom Creep on December 18, 2007, 10:17:14 PM
See that's one of the many reasons this new site is so much better. Since it's so easy to post images within the thread it's gotten everyone excited about digging through stuff and finding new things to put up here. Yay!
...Hmmmm....I'm just seeing the dread Red X's
Quote from: Opera Ghost on March 04, 2010, 02:00:40 PM
...Hmmmm....I'm just seeing the dread Red X's
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Quote from: Opera Ghost on March 04, 2010, 02:00:40 PM
...Hmmmm....I'm just seeing the dread Red X's
Opera Ghost, if you're looking at the posts from 2007-08, even early 09, and they're perhaps my own posts and pics, I know why you get the red x's--I used to store my photos in Yahoo/Geocities, which has gone under (as a storage facility), so I'm sorry to tell you that all those photos have ceased to exist. If you can prompt me with a specific pic i.d. you'd like to see, I might be able to find it elsewhere in my files. I'm sorry for the red x's back in the old posts, but I lay the blame on the passing of my old Yahoo photos files.
Quote from: typhooforme on March 04, 2010, 03:29:46 PM...the passing of my old Yahoo photos files.
A moment of slience please...
Quote from: monsterphile on March 04, 2010, 04:54:28 PM
A moment of silence please...
But thank goodness, no photos of monsterphile were lost in this tragic disappearance! All photos of Rob--including the one of him wearing an Amish hat--are safely preserved! (sigh of relief!)
Quote from: typhooforme on March 04, 2010, 05:42:14 PM
But thank goodness, no photos of monsterphile were lost in this tragic disappearance! All photos of Rob--including the one of him wearing an Amish hat--are safely preserved! (sigh of relief!)
I was always a mover, but that made me a Shaker too. :D
Rob-ediah
Quote from: monsterphile on March 04, 2010, 06:17:59 PM
I was always a mover, but that made me a Shaker too. :D
ba-DUM-bump!
Quote from: typhooforme on March 04, 2010, 03:29:46 PM
Opera Ghost, if you're looking at the posts from 2007-08,
I thought this was about the photo in the previous post. I never noticed it was about a 2 year post. Yeh, you can just assume anything that old has been removed.
Thanks all of you for the info. on these rings. I cant believe they had the Chaney spider ring offered for sale that is amazing! Dimensional Designs sales the mummy ring for $300.00
http://www.dimensionaldesigns.com/muscri.html (http://www.dimensionaldesigns.com/muscri.html) I found this picture of the Chaney ring, I just wish I could have grabbed one in the past. Now I`ll spend the rest of my life looking for a ring that resembles the Chaney spider ring. So Awesome!!!(http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv135/james7371/FORRYSSPIDERRING.jpg)
Quote from: karloff7371 on October 27, 2011, 05:20:18 AM
I can't believe they had the Chaney spider ring offered for sale, that is amazing! Dimensional Designs sells the mummy ring for $300.00.
I found this picture of the Chaney ring, I just wish I could have grabbed one in the past. Now I`ll spend the rest of my life looking for a ring that resembles the Chaney spider ring. So Awesome!!!(http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv135/james7371/FORRYSSPIDERRING.jpg)
I got a DD Mummy Scarab ring a few months back. It's really nice & comes in a faux clay scarab jar. But, Factory Entertainment will probably be offering officially licensed versions within the next year or two. Their Dracula Collector's Edition ring is on sale for just $35 (includes shipping) until Halloween.
The Barnabas Collins ring is still offered at MPI Home Video's site. There's a very cheap version ($4) also being sold by Elope Costumes, as well as a plastic replica of the Barnabas wolf's head cane ($40).
This is a cool little ring!!! I love making small replicas so if there is enough interest maybe Ill take a stab at it...
Quote from: tylerh on November 01, 2011, 02:06:40 PM
This is a cool little ring!!! I love making small replicas so if there is enough interest maybe Ill take a stab at it...
Not sure how much interest there'd be in this without the piece of greasepaint from Chaney's make-up kit inside the hidden compartment. It's not like Chaney himself ever had a ring like this.
I know this is an old post but wanted to put up some pics of my creature ring which I had to sell some years back when I was hard timing it. Big regret.
(http://i.imgur.com/twoAPr8.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/JJKNW4m.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/PtCHwmq.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/c39DiWQ.jpg)
Quote from: espresso1967 on October 18, 2015, 10:25:51 PM
I know this is an old post but wanted to put up some pics of my creature ring which I had to sell some years back when I was hard timing it. Big regret.
That was a great ring! Wish I had gotten one.
That is one beautiful ring. It would make a great wedding band.
Hi guy's I really dig the rings you have and would like to share something that I'm working on.
It's not Universal but it is Ray Harryhausen
I've thought about doing this for a long time and I finally have gotten things sort of in order: Cyclops Ring to be Lost Wax Cast by Me - Scootin-Newton
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u34/Newtonious/tn_IMG_1878_zpsekkxckhn.jpg) (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/Newtonious/media/tn_IMG_1878_zpsekkxckhn.jpg.html)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u34/Newtonious/tn_IMG_1877_zpsloxwrb6p.jpg) (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/Newtonious/media/tn_IMG_1877_zpsloxwrb6p.jpg.html)
Welcome to the UMA, Newton !
Cool Cyclops rings!
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 06, 2016, 06:19:03 PM
Welcome to the UMA, Newton !
Cool Cyclops rings!
Nice Magazine Site Mike, I'll have to check it out more when I have time
Newton
I'd love to hear more about the cyclops rings. What price range are you thinking?
Quote from: Gillfan on March 06, 2016, 07:20:40 PM
I'd love to hear more about the cyclops rings. What price range are you thinking?
Thanks Gillfan
Thousands and Thousands of Dollars to cover my frustration
I've broken the ears and horn off so many times
I'm thinking $200-$250 for a Sterling Silver Ring
I guess it kinda depends on interest and orders
As soon as I finish carving the wax, then I will cast and then make
another mold from that casting
let me know what you think
Newton
Quote from: Newton on March 06, 2016, 06:30:58 PM
Nice Magazine Site Mike, I'll have to check it out more when I have time.
Thanks, Newton! :)
Getting Closer
Newton
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u34/Newtonious/tn_IMG_1991_zpskimfjw4t.jpg) (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/Newtonious/media/tn_IMG_1991_zpskimfjw4t.jpg.html)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u34/Newtonious/tn_IMG_2009_zpsdyfqiqwt.jpg) (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/Newtonious/media/tn_IMG_2009_zpsdyfqiqwt.jpg.html)
That is so cool, although you would really have to be careful where you wielded your ring-wearing hand. Amazing piece!
Thank You for the compliment, this ring weighs in at hefty 3 1/2 ounces of Sterling Silver
Now I need to make a smaller version
Newton
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u34/Newtonious/tn_IMG_2014_zpsj2orfgcn.jpg) (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/Newtonious/media/tn_IMG_2014_zpsj2orfgcn.jpg.html)
Quote from: Herr Hussmann on May 11, 2016, 02:49:14 PM
That is so cool, although you would really have to be careful where you wielded your ring-wearing hand. Amazing piece!
No kidding. Don't get into any bar fights while wearing this guy. Unless you're into perforating people. :o Really nice ring though.
Here He Is The CYCLOPS 3 1/2 Ounces of Sterling Silver
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u34/Newtonious/tn_IMG_2018_zpsglqgqbyf.jpg) (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/Newtonious/media/tn_IMG_2018_zpsglqgqbyf.jpg.html)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u34/Newtonious/tn_IMG_2019_zpssent8a0f.jpg) (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/Newtonious/media/tn_IMG_2019_zpssent8a0f.jpg.html)