I am in the market for a wearable Frankenstein mask... a really good one---but I don't even know where to go. Are the Don Post Calendar masks wearable? I've seen re-issued versions on line from the 1990s, but I don't know if they're large enough to wear. I wear a 7 1/2 to 7 5/8 ballcap (I'm pretty big).
I saw a Don Post Karloff Frankenstein next to a Daniel Horne Strange Frankenstein-----and the Post Frank looked so small (I realize the 1st Horne Strange Frank was supposedly HUGE------but the disparity in sizes was great).
Any help would be much appreciated. I've seen the $40-50 ones in the stores, but they don't do it for me. I also want a classic Strange or Karloff look-----not some odd looking facsimile.
Quote from: Sean on August 27, 2010, 05:59:14 PM
I am in the market for a wearable Frankenstein mask... a really good one---but I don't even know where to go. Are the Don Post Calendar masks wearable? I've seen re-issued versions on line from the 1990s, but I don't know if they're large enough to wear. I wear a 7 1/2 to 7 5/8 ballcap (I'm pretty big).
I saw a Don Post Karloff Frankenstein next to a Daniel Horne Strange Frankenstein-----and the Post Frank looked so small (I realize the 1st Horne Strange Frank was supposedly HUGE------but the disparity in sizes was great).
Any help would be much appreciated. I've seen the $40-50 ones in the stores, but they don't do it for me. I also want a classic Strange or Karloff look-----not some odd looking facsimile.
I think itr's Illusive concepts that has the Karloff looking one which is most affordable everywhere. I have one and like it.
OG
Quote from: Sean on August 27, 2010, 05:59:14 PM
I am in the market for a wearable Frankenstein mask... a really good one---but I don't even know where to go. Are the Don Post Calendar masks wearable? I've seen re-issued versions on line from the 1990s, but I don't know if they're large enough to wear. I wear a 7 1/2 to 7 5/8 ballcap (I'm pretty big).
I saw a Don Post Karloff Frankenstein next to a Daniel Horne Strange Frankenstein-----and the Post Frank looked so small (I realize the 1st Horne Strange Frank was supposedly HUGE------but the disparity in sizes was great).
Any help would be much appreciated. I've seen the $40-50 ones in the stores, but they don't do it for me. I also want a classic Strange or Karloff look-----not some odd looking facsimile.
The reissued Don Post Calender masks from 97/98 are wearable. I have a big head, so...
The Mask should fit. The only Don Post Mask I had problems with was, the Metaluna
reissue Mask. Other that, you should be good! ;)
For all the bobble-heads.........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYKHek8Z7zk
Quote from: Scatter on August 27, 2010, 07:31:49 PM
For all the bobble-heads.........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYKHek8Z7zk
I love that movie! But, my head isn't that comparable. His head HUGE!!!! LOL!!
Quote from: Scatter on August 27, 2010, 07:31:49 PM
For all the bobble-heads.........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYKHek8Z7zk
'HEEEED!!!! PAPERRRRR!!!! NEOW!!!' (that's supposed to be:
'Head, paper-----NOW!')
Quote from: marsattacks666 on August 27, 2010, 06:11:28 PM
The reissued Don Post Calender masks from 97/98 are wearable. I have a big head, so...
The Mask should fit. The only Don Post Mask I had problems with was, the Metaluna
reissue Mask. Other that, you should be good! ;)
Was 97/98 the only year(s) they were re-issued in the 1990s? I REALLY appreciate the help.
Quote from: Sean on August 27, 2010, 08:32:56 PM
Was 97/98 the only year(s) they were re-issued in the 1990s? I REALLY appreciate the help.
I only know of the 97/98 reissues. If there are early releases, I'm not aware.
Check out the HMA, this site has the best info......http://www.thehma.net/index.php (http://www.thehma.net/index.php)
I disagree about the wearability of the Don Post reissues . . . most of them were smallish IMO and cast too thick to wear.
I'm not a fan of Paper Magic/Illusive products.
I purchased a 1998 reissue Karloff Frankenstein mask on ebay and it's very tight on my head. I wear a 7 3/4 size hat, is that big , I don't know. The mask is very thick and the eye sockets of the mask press up against your eyes. I've seen on the internet that you can glue foam pieces to the inside on the brow and cheek to move the mask away from the face, but I spent almost $400 on this mask and I'm not going to do that! Good luck on your hunt.
Jeff
I appreciate all the help, gang.
Quote from: Kidagain on September 02, 2010, 02:37:44 PM
I purchased a 1998 reissue Karloff Frankenstein mask on ebay and it's very tight on my head. I wear a 7 3/4 size hat, is that big , I don't know. The mask is very thick and the eye sockets of the mask press up against your eyes. I've seen on the internet that you can glue foam pieces to the inside on the brow and cheek to move the mask away from the face, but I spent almost $400 on this mask and I'm not going to do that! Good luck on your hunt.
Jeff
YES, Jeff..... at 7 3/4 we BOTH have big heads ;)... Yeah... I probably wouldn't try modifying a $400 mask, either. Then again, it would be taling to me like the Tell Tale Heart at night because I'd want to wear it so bad!
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 04, 2010, 03:52:31 PM
Anytime!!!! ;D
Eh.... that avatar is going to induce a seizure... ;) Either THAT, or the 'Doo-dun, doo-dun, doo-dun, doo-dun' music from Halloween III that keeps playing in my mind will cause me to dive out of this 2nd story window.... ;D
Quote from: Sean on September 04, 2010, 07:50:36 PM
Eh.... that avatar is going to induce a seizure... ;) Either THAT, or the 'Doo-dun, doo-dun, doo-dun, doo-dun' music from Halloween III that keeps playing in my mind will cause me to dive out of this 2nd story window.... ;D
Ouch!!!!! the avatar (http://is) a bit irritating. That's why I love it, and Halloween III. ;)
Sean,you need one of these.
(http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp47/WickedLester666/CIMG1421.jpg?t=1276131606)
Thanks, WL.... is that you as Frank?
Yep,that's me in a mask done by VXX-FX. OOP and HTF. They turn up on the HMA from time to time.
Quote from: Wicked Lester on September 05, 2010, 08:22:37 AM
Yep,that's me in a mask done by VXX-FX. OOP and HTF. They turn up on the HMA from time to time.
Thanks, WL. I will keep an eye out for it. Nice ink, Bro.