Universal Monster Army

Collecting Monsters => Memorable Memorabilia => Topic started by: Gillfan on March 28, 2013, 09:39:30 PM

Title: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Gillfan on March 28, 2013, 09:39:30 PM
Inspired by the thread about Monster Bob's latest addition
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=21913.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=21913.0)
I thought it would be interesting to do a thread of pix of walk around Frankenstein at Universal Studios through the years. These pix are nt mine but found on the internet.


(http://www.thestudiotour.com/ush/attractions/images/street/frankenstein_1968.jpg)
(http://[url=http://www.thestudiotour.com/ush/attractions/images/street/frankenstein_1978.jpg]http://www.thestudiotour.com/ush/attractions/images/street/frankenstein_1978.jpg[/url])
(http://www.thestudiotour.com/ush/attractions/images/street/frankenstein_jazz1.jpg)
(http://images.travelpod.com/tw_slides/ta00/af9/396/frankenstein-3-singapore.jpg)
The Frank above is from Universal in Singapore
(http://www.georgerizov.com/hi_res/rhonda_candy_and_frankenstein_at_universal_studios_06-25-1985.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kxxlnLLcqQc/TdAUxpcQ9-I/AAAAAAAAEdI/p6s2UoMTANA/s1600/2i2c604.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LshyeQ1P8Vo/T-FhJ0WJXfI/AAAAAAAAAUo/tvt3cav2Sq0/s1600/House+of+Horrors.jpg)

(http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/263/5/a/frankenstein_monster_at_universal_studios_by_trivto-d5fehkz.jpg)


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PBZi2jJab0Y/SR8G46CwzJI/AAAAAAAAEwA/9Jk6q6U-C3g/s1600-h/cubabyfrank.jpg)

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxak38MWlm1qa70eyo1_500.jpg)


(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd54/gracebuster/November%2009/IMG_5317.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/Coheteboy/Disneyland/UNIVERSAL%20HOLLYWOOD/IMG_0505.jpg)


(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m69dgyca8v1rv230uo1_500.jpg)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3045/3037387626_c6f62bb407_z.jpg)

(http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/192x/ac/0e/00/ac0e00c472a8a92e3fd9d4463c5f355f.jpg)

(http://www.floridaleisureblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Hollywood-Drive-In-Golf-Now-Open-at-Universal-CityWalk-2-LR.jpg)

Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: charp13 on March 28, 2013, 09:46:42 PM
Great idea, Gillfan. I'll have to take my family Frankenstein pics. out and scan them . My daughter was a magnet for the walk around monsters. She always had that "please don't pick me" look, and they zeroed in on her, so we have some pics. from the 90s at Universal Orlando.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Flower on March 29, 2013, 07:01:00 AM
Great pictures.

BTw ~ I haven't seen a StyleAuto jacket or a cabbage patch doll in years.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Monster Bob on March 29, 2013, 07:10:48 AM

Thank you for posting this pic, Gill. The source is a late 60s/early 1960s Universal Studios tour postcard.

The suit that this park Frankenstein is wearing below is an old Fred Gwynne "Herman Munster" suit from the original show. In the mid 1990s, this particular suit was sold by auction house Profiles In History (catalog 4, I think). A friend of mine (Steve Cox) was an acquaintance of owner Joe Maddalena. Cox had just had published his The Munsters-First Family of Fright book (which I was a consultant on), and JM told him they had what they thought was a Gwynne/Munsters costume down at the auction house, and did he know anyone who could examine the suit and confirm it was "right". I happened to be in LA staying with Steve at the time (I believe it was in 1995 for the FM convention at Universal), and jumped at the chance. Indeed, it was a Gwynne Herman, which had been heavily altered for a smaller man, for use by the Uni-Park Frankenstein shown in this pic. It matched up perfectly, was correctly marked, and even still had the same holes in the knees! This suit was a "put-together", as witnessed by the fact that the color of the jacket and pants were different, but the jacket and pants were all authentic Gwynne, for sure. I don't recall if it had a shirt with it (it may have, but if it did, it wasn't Gwynne's), but it did have a pair of Uni-Park boots with it, that definately were more contemporary and not a pair of Gwynne's. The boots in this photo could well be a Gwynne pair...I am betting they are.

(http://www.thestudiotour.com/ush/attractions/images/street/frankenstein_1968.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: fmofmpls on March 29, 2013, 09:02:40 AM
Man, that is a great pic! And thanks for the great background info too, Bob!

Why did Universal continue to "dumb down" their in-park Frankenstein throughout the years with bad masks and oversized clothing? I'll tell you why in just two words, as Bob has already noted earlier - "Van Helsing.' That pretty much says it all. Out of touch.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Gillfan on March 29, 2013, 07:02:01 PM
Monster Bob- Once again, thanks for the info! That is my second favorite pic.
My fave is:
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxak38MWlm1qa70eyo1_500.jpg)

When I was a wee lad that is what I imagined a visit to Universal Studios would be like, wrestling with Frankenstein.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: marsattacks666 on March 29, 2013, 07:30:32 PM
It it is interesting to see so many variations of  Frankenstein's monster. Very cool photos. I have some photos of myself with the monster.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: horror1o1 on March 29, 2013, 07:48:32 PM
Man, that is a great pic! And thanks for the great background info too, Bob!

Why did Universal continue to "dumb down" their in-park Frankenstein throughout the years with bad masks and oversized clothing? I'll tell you why in just two words, as Bob has already noted earlier - "Van Helsing.' That pretty much says it all. Out of touch.

It seems like most things in recent years get dumbed down. cartoons especially. I seen that Marvel Super Squad show one day and wanted to bitch slap who ever thought that was a good idea.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Gillfan on April 07, 2013, 07:19:48 PM
(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy16/2260841/Hitchcock20_zps90131dda.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Monsters For Sale on April 08, 2013, 04:50:33 PM

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8525/8633086892_624c746256.jpg)


(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8523/8633087340_8eb9432277_b.jpg)


(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8538/8631981665_c4d76572e1_o.jpg)


(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8519/8631981785_80184c2bd9_o.jpg)


(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8109/8633087302_427d4951c9_o.jpg)


(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8314/8054807444_8e488c4714_o.jpg)


(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8461/8054781093_d004b4b04c_b.jpg)


Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: fmofmpls on April 09, 2013, 05:29:49 PM
Man, I love these pics. I just came from Universal Studios Hollywood. There wasn't a Frankenstein in the whole dang park.  >:(
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: fmofmpls on April 09, 2013, 05:34:50 PM
Looking at the last pic (the postcard), reminds me that at one time Universal had decided upon a juvenile Frankenstein mascot. I can't remember what they called him? Was it Frankenstein Jr.? That would have been real creative.  ::)   I seem to remember they even had park merchandise regarding this "Frankenstein Jr." character. I have a felt 70's banner from Universal that features this adolescent Frankenstein.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Monsters For Sale on April 10, 2013, 01:41:38 AM
Looking at the last pic (the postcard), reminds me that at one time Universal had decided upon a juvenile Frankenstein mascot. I can't remember what they called him? Was it Frankenstein Jr.? That would have been real creative.  ::)   I seem to remember they even had park merchandise regarding this "Frankenstein Jr." character. I have a felt 70's banner from Universal that features this adolescent Frankenstein.



That name was already taken. 

Frankenstein, Jr. and the Impossibles was an American Saturday morning cartoon produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions in 1966.

So Universal went with the name "Baby Frankenstein" for their short-lived character.

Here is a link to a short discussion about him with pictures of all of the Baby Frankenstein collectibles I know to exist. 

http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=20068.msg331472#msg331472 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=20068.msg331472#msg331472)

Do you know of any others?   I'd like to see pictures.

Title: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: fmofmpls on April 10, 2013, 08:17:02 AM
Thanks for sharing that informative thread. Great stuff. It's hard for me though to embrace any collectible known as "Baby Frankenstein."  Bizarre concept to be sure. And as noted here already, it appeared Universal was trying "Disney-fy" their iconic figure in an attempt to sanitize for young and impressionable minds. Fools.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Monster Bob on April 10, 2013, 08:28:30 AM


I think it was a result of the trend to "baby-ize" things back then- Muppet Babies, Warner Bros. Babies, Bozo Babies (gak); I assume the evolution from Cabbage Patch Kids, Garbage Pail Kids, etc.?

Not the following, but didn't they do a short-lived or one shot cartoon about "Monster Babies"?


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g107/backlotcharlie/mbgroup_col-blu_zps202c9a51.jpg)
 
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Monsters For Sale on April 10, 2013, 09:00:19 AM

Ha!

The "Monster Babies" Frankenstein has a hairstyle copied directly from Dennis the Menace.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Monsters For Sale on April 14, 2013, 02:09:26 AM

I like the Universal Singapore walker above better than I do this thing from Florida:


(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8404/8646850011_4a5917116f_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Scatter on April 14, 2013, 06:57:36 AM
WOW!! Love the mid century pics!! Great thread!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: charp13 on April 14, 2013, 06:54:48 PM
(http://i49.tinypic.com/t8ne53.jpg)    I found this pic of my 13 year old at Universal Orlando. It was taken about 19 years ago
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: charp13 on April 14, 2013, 06:55:56 PM
That was worded funny.... she's 32 years old now, so it was 19 years ago   :)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Gillfan on April 14, 2013, 07:06:11 PM
Cool pic Charp!

Can't beleive you have a 30something daughter.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: charp13 on April 14, 2013, 08:02:42 PM
Yep  :)  She's now called- Dr. Wendy. But as you can see- she was hugging all over 90s Frankenstein back in the day- hahahaha!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Monsters For Sale on November 05, 2015, 05:29:55 AM
Recently acquired these 8x10 press pictures dating from 1978-1980:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/676/22606151570_52b15e3713_b.jpg)
Must be 1980 - Baby Frankenstein has long pants.


(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5625/22171389864_a070315599_b.jpg)
Dated 1980.


(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/695/22606152790_350ef89c65_b.jpg)
Dated 1978 - Not the walk-around monster.  This is from the "Land ofa Thousand Faces" make-up show.


(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/641/22768139246_a3f85a2d98_b.jpg)
Dated 1980.  Again, not the walk-around monster.  This is the cast of the "Castle Dracula" show.


(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5761/22805329991_8e9636d1ca_b.jpg)
Undated.  The walk-around monster signing autographs.


(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/631/22401944339_6b75ca6d01_b.jpg)
Undated.  The walk-around monster giving one kid special attention.


(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/769/22705405006_3a09ec0651_b.jpg)
Undated - probably Pre-1980.  Baby Frankenstein (sans leg stitches) is seen with cast members from the "Land of a Thousand Faces" show.  The photo has a handwritten title on the back:  "No Superstition Here".


(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/747/22742619511_41d54f6a88_b.jpg)
Dated 1980.  Baby Frankenstein, Frankenstein and a very creepy Easter Bunny.


(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/770/22172983203_7d3d64fc06_b.jpg)
Undated.  This photo of Frankenstein has a hand-written title on the back:  "Christmas Hollywood Style".


(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/704/22375746018_0bd4cb4dfe_c.jpg)
The picture of Frankenstein in the snow was taken here.  This 1972 postcard is titled "Exterior Snow Set".


(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/642/22805327901_acdec76404_b.jpg)
Undated.  My favorite of the walk-around Frankenstein pictures.  Different Frankenstein from the others, the Phantom is darker and it is always nice to see the Psycho House.  Frank is holding a pumpkin, so it must be around Halloween.


Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Gory Glenn on November 05, 2015, 11:40:24 AM
Great thread! Really love all these pics! While not Frankenstein here's me with the Mummy at Universal. Some have said the suit is most likely the one used for Abbott & Costello meet the Mummy in combination with a Don Post mask.

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah232/Glenn_Burtis/Glenn%20amp%20Mummy_zpss2aj9teo.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Monsters For Sale on November 05, 2015, 12:15:07 PM
Great thread! Really love all these pics! While not Frankenstein here's me with the Mummy at Universal. Some have said the suit is most likely the one used for Abbott & Costello meet the Mummy in combination with a Don Post mask....

Cool!

Let's post all the Universal walk-around monsters here.  Don't think I have ever seen the Mummy represented as a walk-around monster before - Just Frank & Phantom.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Gory Glenn on November 05, 2015, 12:44:12 PM
Cool!

Let's post all the Universal walk-around monsters here.  Don't think I have ever seen the Mummy represented as a walk-around monster before - Just Frank & Phantom.

This is a very early pic. I believe this would have been '65 but could have been '64 which is the year the park opened.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Monsters For Sale on November 08, 2015, 05:52:15 PM

Oops! One of my pictures was replaced.  I will re-post it:

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5809/22110291433_48ca2cd678_b.jpg)
Must be 1980 - Baby Frankenstein has long pants.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Haunted hearse on November 08, 2015, 07:36:47 PM

I think it was a result of the trend to "baby-ize" things back then- Muppet Babies, Warner Bros. Babies, Bozo Babies (gak); I assume the evolution from Cabbage Patch Kids, Garbage Pail Kids, etc.?

Not the following, but didn't they do a short-lived or one shot cartoon about "Monster Babies"?


([url]http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g107/backlotcharlie/mbgroup_col-blu_zps202c9a51.jpg[/url])
I would love to know more about this.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Gillfan on November 10, 2015, 06:30:10 AM
MFS thanks for sharing those!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Monsters For Sale on November 15, 2015, 01:32:57 PM
MFS thanks for sharing those!

That's what the UMA is all about.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Monsters For Sale on November 15, 2015, 01:35:54 PM

I can't begin to tell you how sad, and then angry, this made me feel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=j-wydKkOup4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=j-wydKkOup4)


Someone needs to tell the empty-headed dolt who wrote this poor little girl's script that the talkie monster era began with "Dracula" - duh!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Most Horrible on November 15, 2015, 03:48:30 PM
Yep, MFS, this is what it has boiled down to at Universal. Folks expect this kind of hokum.

I prefer to just go by the sets and imagine the crew, cast and crowds, lights, and Mr. Whale giving out directions and saying where townspeople should stand. Was thrilled to see the sets back in 1998 visit. No hokum cr*p on the bus tour praise be.

(http://www.jahsonic.com/Crowd.jpg)

-mh

Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: YoungestMonsterKid on November 15, 2015, 07:33:33 PM

I think it was a result of the trend to "baby-ize" things back then- Muppet Babies, Warner Bros. Babies, Bozo Babies (gak); I assume the evolution from Cabbage Patch Kids, Garbage Pail Kids, etc.?

Not the following, but didn't they do a short-lived or one shot cartoon about "Monster Babies"?


([url]http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g107/backlotcharlie/mbgroup_col-blu_zps202c9a51.jpg[/url])

What you showed here was actually a fan commissioned thing. With that image the fans went on to make a flash animation short and pitched it to Universal. It likely failed but there was a monsters in school cartoon back in the day. It was called Graves High or something.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Mike Scott on November 15, 2015, 10:27:13 PM
I can't begin to tell you how sad, and then angry, this made me feel.

I think I threw up in my mouth a little.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Monsters For Sale on November 16, 2015, 12:39:24 AM
I think I threw up in my mouth a little.

And yet, only a small fraction of how awful the singing Creature show was.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: YoungestMonsterKid on November 16, 2015, 07:28:21 AM
And yet, only a small fraction of how awful the singing Creature show was.
There are also Frankenstein and Jekyll and Hyde musicals. Not by Universal and inspired by the original novels. I haven't seen them but the Jekyll and Hyde one stars David Hasslehoff so... terrible.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: YoungestMonsterKid on November 16, 2015, 07:30:44 AM
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=j-wydKkOup4[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=j-wydKkOup4[/url])

Frankenstein attempts the new dance the kids are doing.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Monsters For Sale on November 16, 2015, 09:58:47 AM
There are also Frankenstein and Jekyll and Hyde musicals. Not by Universal and inspired by the original novels. I haven't seen them but the Jekyll and Hyde one stars David Hasslehoff so... terrible.


People can do whatever interpretations they like.  That doesn't offend me.

But when Universal Studios does something like this as an official in-park attraction, it makes me so sad to see what little appreciation or regard they have for their own legacy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Wl1CIoAvA-E (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Wl1CIoAvA-E)

I hope Ben Chapman never knew about this.  I think he took genuine pride in what he helped create.

Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Gory Glenn on November 16, 2015, 11:32:54 AM
I can't begin to tell you how sad, and then angry, this made me feel.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=j-wydKkOup4[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=j-wydKkOup4[/url])


Someone needs to tell the empty-headed dolt who wrote this poor little girl's script that the talkie monster era began with "Dracula" - duh!


I don't know. I know I'm gonna get crucified for saying this but what was so bad about that? It wasn't like he was singing or something. He just went on a mini rampage. At least he still has a presence there. I thought it was OK.

Edit: Alright, I wasn't listening to what the girl was saying first time I watched. But other than that I thought it was OK.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Monsters For Sale on November 16, 2015, 11:43:44 AM
I don't know. I know I'm gonna get crucified for saying this but what was so bad about that? It wasn't like he was singing or something. He just went on a mini rampage. At least he still has a presence there. I thought it was OK.

Edit: Alright, I wasn't listening to what the girl was saying first time I watched. But other than that I thought it was OK.

"Crucified"?  Not by me.  I think everyone is entitled to their own opinions.

I hated the whole presentation.  The monster's costume, the awful garish lighting (how much more effective to have darker streets with flicking lights in the windows, etc.) the tour guide's written speech and her atrocious delivery.

I just think Universal could do SO much better with very little effort and almost no added expense.

Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: YoungestMonsterKid on November 16, 2015, 03:56:08 PM
People can do whatever interpretations they like.  That doesn't offend me.

But when Universal Studios does something like this as an official in-park attraction, it makes me so sad to see what little appreciation or regard they have for their own legacy.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Wl1CIoAvA-E[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Wl1CIoAvA-E[/url])

I hope Ben Chapman never knew about this.  I think he took genuine pride in what he helped create.

Yeah, there's no denying the Creature thing is just so worse on principle. And no I don't really see too much wrong with this Frankenstein tour thing other than the half-assedry Universal puts into everything nowadays.

I'd also like to add that I just looked at the clip you added.
(http://v012o.popscreen.com/QkNVRjl6a0VOdWcx_o_melting-nazi-the-price-is-right-music.jpg)
Not only do I hope Ben Chapman never saw this. I hope you only put up the link to the clip but never actually watched it. And on the topic of the lady's speech: I don't know how you can hear pitchforks.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: jimm on November 17, 2015, 09:01:30 AM
Wretched
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Vandor_Zorkov on November 19, 2015, 05:14:35 PM
As wretched as these examples may be, and they are, NOTHING tops the kid video from the '90s of ex-exercise guru Tony Little and the Universal Monsters bouncing around on space hoppers. Fortunately for you who've not seen it, I didn't notice it on YT.  It is a lower point than anything in this thread. I advise you to not seek it out or your mind will be reduced to a burned out cinder.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: YoungestMonsterKid on November 19, 2015, 05:44:33 PM
As wretched as these examples may be, and they are, NOTHING tops the kid video from the '90s of ex-exercise guru Tony Little and the Universal Monsters bouncing around on space hoppers. Fortunately for you who've not seen it, I didn't notice it on YT.  It is a lower point than anything in this thread. I advise you to not seek it out or your mind will be reduced to a burned out cinder.
Great, now I have to find this. Just to know that it's real.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Sean on November 20, 2015, 09:34:39 PM
Looking at the last pic (the postcard), reminds me that at one time Universal had decided upon a juvenile Frankenstein mascot. I can't remember what they called him? Was it Frankenstein Jr.? That would have been real creative.  ::)   I seem to remember they even had park merchandise regarding this "Frankenstein Jr." character. I have a felt 70's banner from Universal that features this adolescent Frankenstein.

Baby Frankenstein is disturbing.  I would undoubtedly have punched it in the face out of fear. :(
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Monsters For Sale on January 08, 2017, 02:53:45 PM

After seeing Frankenstein tower over all the tourists, it is interesting to see him with Andre the Giant in 1974:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/363/31350563304_f2b1123af3_o.jpg)

Now, who's scary?
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Monsters For Sale on January 08, 2017, 03:08:56 PM
Andre the Giant did a big publicity tour in 1974, visiting Universal, Disneyland, etc.

Here are a couple more pictures taken with the Walk-Around Phantom of the Opera at Universal Studios in '74:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/740/32192055945_3c2832050a_o.jpg)
         This image appeared in a 1976 issue of Inside Wrestling Magazine.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/633/32192055015_a2d9595a72_o.jpg)
       
That last photo is not a great pose but it shows a clear close-up of the Phantom mask worn by their walk-around in '74.  I think he looks less like the classic Lon Chaney version and more like Mortimer Snerd's grandfather.  (Don't know why he is dressed like Charley McCarthy.)

(All of these Andre the Giant poses can be clicked on for a bigger image.)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Mike Scott on January 08, 2017, 06:53:35 PM
I think he looks less like the classic Lon Chaney version and more like Mortimer Snerd's grandfather. 

Is that a DP mask?

(Don't know why he is dressed like Charley McCarthy.)

It's a tux! Phantom wore a tux.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Gillfan on January 08, 2017, 09:50:15 PM
Wow, great images!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: SpeedierThantheGrave on November 12, 2017, 04:27:18 AM
( I already posted these in Latest Gets, but I found this thread while Googling the Walk Around Monsters )

This is me at Universal Orlando in the early '90s, getting my head crushed by Frankenstein.

(https://i.imgur.com/mVkclIQ.jpg)


And with Ecto-1

(https://i.imgur.com/8FI2B7L.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Monsters For Sale on November 12, 2017, 04:33:19 AM
( I already posted these in Latest Gets, but I found this thread while Googling the Walk Around Monsters ) ...

...  This is me at Universal Orlando in the early '90s, getting my head crushed by Frankenstein. ...   


Did you already discover this, too?    http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=31576.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=31576.0)

Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: SpeedierThantheGrave on November 12, 2017, 04:55:17 AM
Did you already discover this, too?    [url]http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=31576.0[/url] ([url]http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=31576.0[/url])


I had not! Thank you Adam for taking the time and energy to to the research and interview the man behind the mask.  That was a very entertaining read!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Monsters For Sale on November 12, 2017, 08:11:52 AM
I had not! Thank you Adam for taking the time and energy to to the research and interview the man behind the mask.  That was a very entertaining read!  ... 



Thank you.

Mike couldn't have been any nicer.


Universal also experimented with creating a kid-friendly (which usually translates as an over-protective parent-friendly) Baby Frankenstein.

He didn't last - and is not all that well remembered today.

http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=20068.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=20068.0)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Gillfan on December 07, 2017, 06:50:08 AM
While I love the walk around Frankie and Phantom, I think it is sad they never (consistently) had the Creature in a lake or something (let's pretend that musical didn't happen) . I would have loved to walk over a footbridge and have the Creature try to grab me as a kid. Heck, I'd like that now!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Walk Around Through The Years
Post by: Sean on December 09, 2017, 02:06:14 PM
While I love the walk around Frankie and Phantom, I think it is sad they never (consistently) had the Creature in a lake or something (let's pretend that musical didn't happen) . I would have loved to walk over a footbridge and have the Creature try to grab me as a kid. Heck, I'd like that now!

Who wouldn't?   8)