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Collecting Monsters => Monster Kits => Topic started by: Wolfman66 on August 23, 2010, 08:56:38 PM

Title: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Wolfman66 on August 23, 2010, 08:56:38 PM
After 35yrs of being listed as MIA in Hobbystores all around  :( .This little gem finally Resurfaced to grace the Hobbystores once again   :).Thanks To Moebius for Releasing one of the Holy Grails of the M.O.M series and after 35yrs you think he would have lost some detail here and there well got news for ya and comparing it to a Original not a shred of detail was lost at all  :) !So get him while ya can before he heads back to the Lagoon 8)
(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL978/3860015/21381288/391151630.jpg)
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Scatter on August 23, 2010, 08:57:53 PM
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Wolfman66 on August 23, 2010, 09:00:20 PM
Quote from: Scatter on August 23, 2010, 08:57:53 PM
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
Indeed he is as going to make up for the 35yrs of him being mia and buy 35 of these little gems.But going to have to hide 30 of them from the wife as she would kill me if she found out that bought that many of the same kit ;D!
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Wolfman66 on August 23, 2010, 09:18:44 PM
One thing that forgotten to mention the creature comes with 4 different decals for the nameplate wich is cool so you dont have to cut up the instructions like on the Aurora one.Two are in color and two are Black and white.Now cant get any better than that one. :)
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 24, 2010, 02:12:09 AM
Quote from: Wolfman66 on August 23, 2010, 09:18:44 PM
One thing that forgotten to mention the creature comes with 4 different decals for the nameplate wich is cool so you dont have to cut up the instructions like on the Aurora one.Two are in color and two are Black and white.Now cant get any better than that one. :)


Does the KIT come in a GLOW version, like my original?
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Opera Ghost on August 24, 2010, 10:30:36 AM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on August 24, 2010, 02:12:09 AM

Does the KIT come in a GLOW version, like my original?

I had an original and do not recall the Glow....was that a reissue?
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Moonshadow on August 24, 2010, 10:53:23 AM
neato!!! ;D
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: spideydroogy on August 24, 2010, 01:28:48 PM
I always really liked that pose on the creature but have stayed away from the MOM's because they are 1/12th scale and not the 1/8 of the other monsters.  Seeing it here is helping to change my mind about these other kits.  Thanks for the teaser.  I can't wait to see your finished product.
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Opera Ghost on August 24, 2010, 04:02:51 PM
Stopped by my Dealer here in Burbank--just reading that has notorious connotations--but both meanings are kinda true-is the sad part!

picked up a creech and the BatBoat repop
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac27/rtezai/UMA%20database/model.jpg)

and then looking at the trunk of my car...had to take a picture...LOL

(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac27/rtezai/UMA%20database/trunk.jpg)

psst...hey buddy...come'ere!

OG
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Wolfman66 on August 24, 2010, 04:47:33 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on August 24, 2010, 02:12:09 AM

Does the KIT come in a GLOW version, like my original?
No the reissue is non glow.But probably down the road Moebius might do a limited run of glow like past kits he has done it too.
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Wolfman66 on August 24, 2010, 04:48:53 PM
Quote from: Opera Ghost on August 24, 2010, 10:30:36 AM
I had an original and do not recall the Glow....was that a reissue?
The Original Aurora monsters of the movies kits all had glow features except the Rodan and the Ghidorah.
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Opera Ghost on August 24, 2010, 05:35:00 PM
Quote from: Wolfman66 on August 24, 2010, 04:48:53 PM
The Original Aurora monsters of the movies kits all had glow features except the Rodan and the Ghidorah.

Man! I had them all except Rodan and Ghidorah, and I honestly don't remember any glow parts. Were they just head and hands?
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Mord on August 24, 2010, 06:17:42 PM
I had an original and also do not remember any glow parts.
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Opera Ghost on August 24, 2010, 06:36:28 PM
Quote from: Mord on August 24, 2010, 06:17:42 PM
I had an original and also do not remember any glow parts.

Ok cool...thanks Mord....perhaps it was a limited or regional distribution
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Wolfman66 on August 24, 2010, 07:31:36 PM
If you have the Aurora book in it states all the Monsters of the movies kits were glow addition.In order
Creature-glow head,Fish
Wolfman-Hands and Head
Frankenstein mushrooms and head
Dracula Candle and head
Dr.Jekyl Head and alternate head
Mr.Hyde Glow head and lamp post
Ghidorah non glow
Rodan Non glow
Last line of Aurora kits to be issued worldwide in 1975
Here are examples of them and also one lost Aurora monsters of the movie kit that went unproduced.
(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL978/3860015/23309973/391186191.jpg)
(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL978/3860015/23309973/391186171.jpg)
(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL978/3860015/23309973/391186149.jpg)
(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL978/3860015/23309973/391186148.jpg)
(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL978/3860015/23309973/391186147.jpg)
(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL978/3860015/23309973/391186146.jpg)
(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL978/3860015/23309973/391186145.jpg)
(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL978/3860015/21381288/357486207.jpg)
(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL978/3860015/21381288/357547320.jpg)
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: The Creeper on August 24, 2010, 07:43:46 PM
I haven't seen him in my little crappy town!  How much does he go for?
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Wolfman66 on August 24, 2010, 08:41:06 PM
Quote from: The Creeper on August 24, 2010, 07:43:46 PM
I haven't seen him in my little crappy town!  How much does he go for?
Average around 23 to 26 bucks :)
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 25, 2010, 02:41:19 AM
Quote from: Opera Ghost on August 24, 2010, 10:30:36 AM
I had an original and do not recall the Glow....was that a reissue?


No. Not a reissue.  (http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j246/meyermadman/CREATUREFROMTHEBLACKLAGOONMOM.jpg)
Here it is.
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Opera Ghost on August 25, 2010, 10:21:45 AM
Getting old just sucks  ;D
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: The Creeper on August 25, 2010, 01:57:58 PM
The only place in my town that sells models is Hobby Lobby and I haven't seen it yet.   >:(
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: spideydroogy on August 25, 2010, 02:20:44 PM
Quote from: Opera Ghost on August 24, 2010, 04:02:51 PM
Stopped by my Dealer here in Burbank--just reading that has notorious connotations--but both meanings are kinda true-is the sad part!

and then looking at the trunk of my car...had to take a picture...LOL

(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac27/rtezai/UMA%20database/trunk.jpg)

psst...hey buddy...come'ere!

OG

You can kidnap me and put in your trunk.  I would be a very willing participant.  That trunk is loaded with all kinds of contraband.  Stay away from borders and state lines.  I hope that jacket is not attached to anyone.
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Opera Ghost on August 25, 2010, 03:30:47 PM
Quote from: spideydroogy on August 25, 2010, 02:20:44 PM
You can kidnap me and put in your trunk.  I would be a very willing participant.  That trunk is loaded with all kinds of contraband.  Stay away from borders and state lines.  I hope that jacket is not attached to anyone.


what jacket  ::)
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: spideydroogy on August 26, 2010, 08:21:36 AM
Quote from: Opera Ghost on August 25, 2010, 03:30:47 PM
what jacket  ::)
That red and black checked material reminds of a winter jacket that I had.  I guess it could be a blanket that you wrap your victims in. :D
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Opera Ghost on August 26, 2010, 10:13:33 AM
Quote from: spideydroogy on August 26, 2010, 08:21:36 AM
That red and black checked material reminds of a winter jacket that I had.  I guess it could be a blanket that you wrap your victims in. :D

Actually...it is a jacket :)
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 26, 2010, 03:41:03 PM
I spy some great model kits! Zombie LOL
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Opera Ghost on August 26, 2010, 03:44:25 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on August 26, 2010, 03:41:03 PM
I spy some great model kits! Zombie LOL

LOL.....and only a portion are visible. Can't seem to get them into the house!
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 26, 2010, 03:47:24 PM
Quote from: Opera Ghost on August 26, 2010, 03:44:25 PM
LOL.....and only a portion are visible. Can't seem to get them into the house!


I need to go model kit shopping, ASAP!!!!
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Opera Ghost on August 26, 2010, 03:48:31 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on August 26, 2010, 03:47:24 PM

I need to go model kit shopping, ASAP!!!!

What's even a sadder statement is the there a kits that have been in there 6 mos or better!

Also forgot to mention that the hobby/model stores now have the Munster Coach and Dragula re-pops in the squares like the reissue Batmoblie
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 26, 2010, 03:56:56 PM
Quote from: Opera Ghost on August 26, 2010, 03:48:31 PM
What's even a sadder statement is the there a kits that have been in there 6 mos or better!

Also forgot to mention that the hobby/model stores now have the Munster Coach and Dragula re-pops in the squares like the reissue Batmoblie


O.....KAY?!? I'll ask. Why have the kits been in your car soooooo long?!?

I'll check out the Munster's Koach and Dragula....thanks for the info!!! ;D
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Opera Ghost on August 26, 2010, 03:59:55 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on August 26, 2010, 03:56:56 PM

O.....KAY?!? I'll ask. Why have the kits been in your car soooooo long?!?

I'll check out the Munster's Koach and Dragula....thanks for the info!!! ;D

I have a two year old who usually meets me in the driveway when I come home, and my hands are usually full, and then I home with the family, and I forget, until I stop at the hobby store again. .....and I'm sticking with it!
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 26, 2010, 04:02:24 PM
Quote from: Opera Ghost on August 26, 2010, 03:59:55 PM
I have a two year old who usually meets me in the driveway when I come home, and my hands are usually full, and then I home with the family, and I forget, until I stop at the hobby store again. .....and I'm sticking with it!



Riiiiigghhtttttt! I'll go with that story....... >:D
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Scatter on August 26, 2010, 04:02:28 PM
Quote from: Opera Ghost on August 26, 2010, 03:59:55 PM
I have a two year old who usually meets me in the driveway when I come home, and my hands are usually full, and then I home with the family, and I forget, until I stop at the hobby store again. .....and I'm sticking with it!

Don't let OG fool ya..........he doesn't want the wife to find out how much he spends on this stuff. Just like the REST of us.  ;D
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Opera Ghost on August 26, 2010, 04:03:15 PM
Quote from: Scatter on August 26, 2010, 04:02:28 PM
Don't let OG fool ya..........he doesn't want the wife to find out how much he spends on this stuff. Just like the REST of us.  ;D

LOL....nuh uh!
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 26, 2010, 04:13:15 PM
Quote from: Scatter on August 26, 2010, 04:02:28 PM
Don't let OG fool ya..........he doesn't want the wife to find out how much he spends on this stuff. Just like the REST of us.  ;D


Am I the only one here, who's wife REALLY doesn't care when it comes to Hobby expenditures?
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Opera Ghost on August 26, 2010, 04:14:36 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on August 26, 2010, 04:13:15 PM

Am I the only one here, who's wife REALLY doesn't care when it comes to Hobby expenditures?

Oh she doesn't care....until she's pissed, then I find out what all that she's not cared about
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 26, 2010, 04:19:18 PM
Quote from: Opera Ghost on August 26, 2010, 04:14:36 PM
Oh she doesn't care....until she's pissed, then I find out what all that she's not cared about


Well.......until she buys something outrageous in price! Right!! Sometimes
one has to fight Fire with Fire. Lol.
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Scatter on August 26, 2010, 04:20:27 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on August 26, 2010, 04:19:18 PM

Well.......until she buys something outrageous in price! Right!! Sometimes
one has to fight Fire with Fire. Lol.

Precisely............my wife has dozens of purses. DOZENS.
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Opera Ghost on August 26, 2010, 04:21:16 PM
Quote from: Scatter on August 26, 2010, 04:20:27 PM
Precisely............my wife has dozens of purses. DOZENS.

Uh...Purses and Shoes....and things my son does not need three of
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Scatter on August 26, 2010, 04:22:27 PM
Quote from: Opera Ghost on August 26, 2010, 04:21:16 PM
Uh...Purses and Shoes....and things my son does not need three of

Crap, don't even get me STARTED on the kids.
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Moonshadow on August 26, 2010, 04:24:04 PM
Quote from: Opera Ghost on August 26, 2010, 04:21:16 PM
Uh...Purses and Shoes....and things my son does not need three of

My husband spends way more on his statues than I do on my monster and sci fi trinkets. So much so in fact, he often buys me stuff that he knows I want but am too cheap to get for myself! I don't know if it's guilt or love, but whatever, works out great for me!  ;D
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Opera Ghost on August 26, 2010, 04:25:36 PM
Quote from: Moonshadow on August 26, 2010, 04:24:04 PM
My husband spends way more on his statues than I do on my monster and sci fi trinkets. So much so in fact, he often buys me stuff that he knows I want but am too cheap to get for myself! I don't know if it's guilt or love, but whatever, works out great for me!  ;D

What kinda statues?
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 26, 2010, 04:26:00 PM
Quote from: Scatter on August 26, 2010, 04:20:27 PM
Precisely............my wife has dozens of purses. DOZENS.


WTF is up with the purses?!?!?!? I don't get it? u6juu u6juu
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Scatter on August 26, 2010, 04:30:12 PM
Quote from: Opera Ghost on August 26, 2010, 04:25:36 PM
What kinda statues?

OOOOOOoo..........he's got some great stuff.
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Moonshadow on August 26, 2010, 05:31:16 PM
Quote from: Scatter on August 26, 2010, 04:30:12 PM
OOOOOOoo..........he's got some great stuff.

Thanks Scat-man. OG, look at page 72 here: http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=106.1065 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=106.1065). Actually the entire display has changed, as he put up a wooden cabinet on one wall and most of the statues are in that, although he still has two of the glass Detolf cabinets in use too. He's more into super-heroes and Star Wars; not a monster guy (but I still love him).
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 26, 2010, 05:40:34 PM
Quote from: Moonshadow on August 26, 2010, 05:31:16 PM
Thanks Scat-man. OG, look at page 72 here: http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=106.1065 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=106.1065). Actually the entire display has changed, as he put up a wooden cabinet on one wall and most of the statues are in that, although he still has two of the glass Detolf cabinets in use too. He's more into super-heroes and Star Wars; not a monster guy (but I still love him).



I remember those pics. Beautiful display!! :D
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Opera Ghost on August 26, 2010, 06:02:33 PM
Oh yes, I remember these now! Sweet!
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Mord on August 27, 2010, 11:38:52 AM
Got rid of the wife, never had kids (can't stand the little buggers) and hooked up with a beautiful, tolorant, Dutch girl who not only encourages my hobby, but often buys them for me. I'm in some sort of heaven. Sorry, don't mean to brag.
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: Mord on August 27, 2010, 11:41:00 AM
Sorry about the spelling.
Title: Re: Look who came knocking on my door today!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 27, 2010, 02:13:39 PM
Quote from: Mord on August 27, 2010, 11:38:52 AM
Got rid of the wife, never had kids (can't stand the little buggers) and hooked up with a beautiful, tolorant, Dutch girl who not only encourages my hobby, but often buys them for me. I'm in some sort of heaven. Sorry, don't mean to brag.


It sounds like you are having the time of your life!!!! :D  It's always nice when someone
else close to you, understands and supports  hobbies.