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Collecting Monsters => Masks and Busts => Topic started by: Sean on December 11, 2011, 08:35:26 PM

Title: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 11, 2011, 08:35:26 PM
Here is a Karloff Frankenstein bust from the 1931 original by Mike Hill:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cMdbfkl3Rz4/SPz-Ji69FJI/AAAAAAAAD-A/vS-0MEyP7gI/s800/1mikehill.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cMdbfkl3Rz4/SPz9_2goccI/AAAAAAAAD9w/kD2Rvm_by2o/s800/views.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 11, 2011, 09:44:43 PM
I'll stick the Sam McCain wearable silicone Glenn Strange mask (with Lee Lambert modeling it) in here.  The jagged forehead scar suggests it's made after the Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein design.

(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/silgs01.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 11, 2011, 09:54:39 PM
Here is Karloff from Son of Frankenstein as a bust by Daniel Horne...

(http://memberfiles.freewebs.com/76/97/61619776/photos/Showing-My-Hornes/IMG_5069.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 11, 2011, 10:09:15 PM
Here is a Glenn Strange monster bust by Chuck Jarman...

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/Heads/cjfrank2.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: charp13 on December 11, 2011, 10:46:47 PM
WOW!! These beautiful works of art reinforce my love of the Monster! Each one of those masterpieces takes me to a different place in my monster memory bank  :)
Wonderful pictures Sean!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: lblambert on December 11, 2011, 11:11:53 PM
This is copy #1 of the 5 that Chuck did in latex. I took this pic the first time I owned it. I traded it to a friend who regretted selling his copy, then the collector who bought his flaked out on the deal so he was left with two. He put it back up for sale about the same time I started missing it so it's on its way back to me as we speak.


Quote from: Sean on December 11, 2011, 10:09:15 PM
Here is a Glenn Strange monster bust by Chuck Jarman...

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/Heads/cjfrank2.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 12, 2011, 07:53:42 AM
Wow, Lee... you did a decent thing for a friend and it came back to you.  Good luck the 2nd time around!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: frankenbill on December 12, 2011, 07:41:00 PM
Here is a one of a kind wax Glenn strange Frankenstein done by Tony Pitocco and Henry Alvarez...
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/GlennStrangeFranklightShots303-1.jpg)
Here is a very rare Post/Strange Frankenstein in wax....
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/revengeoffrankbustwaxheads103.jpg)
How about the Edison/Ogle monster by Pitocco.....
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/revengeoffrankbustwaxheads093.jpg)
Or a test make up Karloff by Pitocco.....
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/revengeoffrankbustwaxheads006.jpg)
A monster squad Frankenstein(copy #1)by Pitocco.....
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/revengeoffrankbustwaxheads074.jpg)
A Deniro Frankenstein by Henry Alvarez......
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/frankensteinhousephotos615.jpg)
KabukiStein by Alvarez(an old piece).....
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/frankensteinhousephotos592.jpg)
A Frankenstein threesome......
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/frankensteinhousephotos030-1.jpg)
Monster Squad create version(one of a kind)by Pitocco.....
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/Picturesofhouseandcollection283.jpg)
Unbound by Pitocco.....
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/Picturesofhouseandcollection1087.jpg)
And here is a rare one,Tony Pitocco's first ever Frankenstein mask........
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/KarloffPricehands018.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 13, 2011, 09:17:54 AM
FrankenBill, brother-----thanks for contributing pics and descriptions!!!  If anyone out there has one they can share (and please tell us the artist, too)----please do!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 13, 2011, 11:18:59 AM
I think Alvarez's DeNiro and Pitocco's Unbound and Monster Squad Franks are particularly good.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Wolfie on December 14, 2011, 11:48:39 AM
Quote from: Sean on December 11, 2011, 08:35:26 PM
Here is a Karloff Frankenstein bust from the 1931 original by Mike Hill:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cMdbfkl3Rz4/SPz-Ji69FJI/AAAAAAAAD-A/vS-0MEyP7gI/s800/1mikehill.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cMdbfkl3Rz4/SPz9_2goccI/AAAAAAAAD9w/kD2Rvm_by2o/s800/views.jpg)

Awesome. Where can I get one?
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Count_Zirock on December 14, 2011, 10:52:12 PM
Quote from: Sean on December 11, 2011, 09:54:39 PM
Here is Karloff from Son of Frankenstein as a bust by Daniel Horne...

(http://memberfiles.freewebs.com/76/97/61619776/photos/Showing-My-Hornes/IMG_5069.jpg)
There's something off about this sculpt. It makes Karloff look too old, and the eyes seem set too close together. It's surprising, because Horne's sculpts are usually so spot-on.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Monsternutt on December 14, 2011, 11:21:44 PM
AWESOME PICS! LOVE CHUCK JARMAN! >:D
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 21, 2011, 08:01:50 AM
Daniel Horne's newest Glenn Strange Frank:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/OLDSCHOOLDAN/GLENNMONSTER6.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: marsattacks666 on December 21, 2011, 04:49:33 PM
Nice collection of pictures. Not to mention, great Frankenstein's Monster masks and busts.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: kolchak on December 22, 2011, 02:18:35 AM
Quote from: Count_Zirock on December 14, 2011, 10:52:12 PM
There's something off about this sculpt. It makes Karloff look too old, and the eyes seem set too close together. It's surprising, because Horne's sculpts are usually so spot-on.

Aren't all Horne's sculpts supposed to be caricatures rather than realistic? They all have that signature 'old man' look with the pursed lips, distorted features, etc. I prefer a less ironic interpretation of the classic monsters but that's just a matter of individual taste.

I always liked the Alvarez Deniro - there are cool hands that go with that one as well.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: frankenbill on December 22, 2011, 05:41:51 PM
The Alvarez DeNiro is a full figure,the hands go right up to the elbow
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Count_Zirock on December 22, 2011, 06:48:07 PM
Quote from: kolchak on December 22, 2011, 02:18:35 AM
Aren't all Horne's sculpts supposed to be caricatures rather than realistic? They all have that signature 'old man' look with the pursed lips, distorted features, etc.
I've seen other Karloff Monsters by DH that were less distorted and more straightforward. Maybe those were the anomalies?
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: kolchak on December 22, 2011, 07:01:22 PM
Quote from: frankenbill on December 22, 2011, 05:41:51 PM
The Alvarez DeNiro is a full figure,the hands go right up to the elbow

I hadn't realized that. The only pair I ever saw in person was this pair that was in an antique store in San Francisco. I think the figure is really among his best.

(http://i43.tinypic.com/x0wieb.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: frankenbill on December 22, 2011, 10:37:25 PM
those were cast only half way to be made wearable.When the movie came out Henry did all the sculpts that were released through Morris costumes some were made to be worn.The figure I have is ALL custom.
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/fullshotDeNiro001.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/fullshotDeNiro002.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/batmanfrankenstein033.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/batmanfrankenstein034.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/GlennStrangeFranklightShotsandfl-1.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/Picturesofhouseandcollection052.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/Picturesofhouseandcollection054.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/frankensteinhousephotos379.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/frankensteinhousephotos071.jpg)

Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: frankenbill on December 22, 2011, 10:43:36 PM
A life size Monster Squad Frankenstein figure.........
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/frankensteinhousephotos055.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/frankensteinhousephotos034.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/frankensteinhousephotos277.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/frankensteinhousephotos276.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/frankensteinhousephotos129-1.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/frankensteinhousephotos154.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/frankensteinhousephotos733.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/frankensteinhousephotos273.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/frankensteinhousephotos294.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/frankensteinhousephotos617.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: frankenbill on December 22, 2011, 10:56:14 PM
Some more Frankenstein bust shots....
A customized Death Studios I,Madman converted into a Frankenstein based on the novel.........
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/Picturesofhouseandcollection653.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/Picturesofhouseandcollection038.jpg)
A twisted toybox version again based on the novel......
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/Picturesofhouseandcollection1110.jpg)
Customized Post karloff based on the Bride (if Post had ever done one)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/Picturesofhouseandcollection014.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/Picturesofhouseandcollection013.jpg)
A custom Post Strange based on how he could have looked if there was ever a sequel to A&C Meet Frank
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/Picturesofhouseandcollection021.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/Picturesofhouseandcollection022.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/Picturesofhouseandcollection655.jpg)
An Alvarez Latex Hulk Hogan Skin turned into an original concept of Frank....
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/Picturesofhouseandcollection404.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/Picturesofhouseandcollection397.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/Picturesofhouseandcollection395.jpg)
A Michael Berryman frankenstein...
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/Picturesofhouseandcollection468.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/Picturesofhouseandcollection823.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: charp13 on December 22, 2011, 11:51:30 PM
These masks/busts and figures are insanely fantastic! I really couldn't breathe as I was slowly scrolling down the screen! Wow!! There are some amazing works of art out there, and I need to see as many as I can! Keep those photos coming....please! The Daniel Horne- Glenn Strange on page 1 is one of my favorite pieces to look at! There's something about the coloring and texture of the skin that is so beautiful! I really want to touch it!
And the Hulk Hogan concept Frankenstein appeals to my senses in a wonderful way  :)  It is so wonderful and unique- I screamed aloud when I saw it!
Very Very nice collections, everyone! I can't believe that people actually own such treasures. I am in awe of all your glorious creations/collections!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 23, 2011, 09:43:25 AM
Quote from: Count_Zirock on December 22, 2011, 06:48:07 PM
I've seen other Karloff Monsters by DH that were less distorted and more straightforward. Maybe those were the anomalies?

I think DH has his own style.  He does do masks/ busts that are straightforward caricatures-----like his Alice Cooper-----and he did do a Glenn Strange Frank that was purposely done with oversized features as it was produced for a stage production (from what I'm told)----and the coloring on it is AWESOME, btw.  I think, though, he has plenty of masks/ busts that are his version (he IS an artist) of the subject and are meant to be of the non-caricature variety.  I like his stuff.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: kolchak on December 23, 2011, 03:32:32 PM
Quote from: frankenbill on December 22, 2011, 10:37:25 PM
those were cast only half way to be made wearable.When the movie came out Henry did all the sculpts that were released through Morris costumes some were made to be worn.The figure I have is ALL custom.
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/waner41/fullshotDeNiro001.jpg)

I like the finish on this one also - in Scott Solomon's collection:
(http://i39.tinypic.com/byg5e.jpg)

Scott owns what is easily the best De Niro bust I've seen:
(http://i42.tinypic.com/k16sef.jpg)
(http://i40.tinypic.com/35himub.jpg)

And Alvarez's best - this wax museum Frankenstein. Simply amazing:
(http://i39.tinypic.com/50joeh.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 23, 2011, 11:21:39 PM
Daniel Horne's oversized Strange Frank

(http://ts1.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1363779847776&id=0c7a467925fc95c55e1f4d9c0b6fd266&url=http%3a%2f%2fi30.photobucket.com%2falbums%2fc350%2fgoathead_%2fSANY0136.jpg)  (http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Glenn-Strange-Deluxe-Frankenstein-Display-/00/s/MTAyNFg3Njg=/$(KGrHqF,!iEE6G3fC!8bBOo4y8w44Q~~60_12.JPG)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 23, 2011, 11:23:39 PM
Another Horne GS Frank. 

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/OLDSCHOOLDAN/oct%202009%20masks/DSC_0001.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 23, 2011, 11:31:59 PM
Glenn Strange Frank from Howard S. Studios:

(http://www.howardsstudios.com/SilGlenn2.jpg)  (http://www.howardsstudios.com/SilGlenn5.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: kklloo on December 24, 2011, 11:14:34 AM
QuoteDaniel Horne's oversized Strange Frank

   Are you rehashing my pic?? That's my piece, lol.


Sal

Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: gk asylum on December 24, 2011, 12:06:29 PM
The Mike hill  and Howard Frank's are mine.
Larry
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: gk asylum on December 24, 2011, 12:15:19 PM
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y89/gkasylum/hillfrank5.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y89/gkasylum/glennfrank.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: oldschooldan on December 24, 2011, 06:00:18 PM
Yes the SON OF FRANKENSTEIN  bust was the first life size portrait sculpt that I ever attempted .
Hopefully I have grown since then!

Be well,
Daniel
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 25, 2011, 12:50:05 PM
Quote from: kklloo on December 24, 2011, 11:14:34 AM
   Are you rehashing my pic?? That's my piece, lol.


Sal

Cool, Sal!  I just do BING searches for 'Karloff' or 'Strange' or 'Frankenstein image'.  That's great that you have that item----and really cool that you OWN that actual pictured specimen!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 25, 2011, 12:52:32 PM
Quote from: gk asylum on December 24, 2011, 12:06:29 PM
The Mike hill  and Howard Frank's are mine.
Larry

Wow.  You must have an awesome collection.  I think it's neat for the rest of us to get to look at many of the different artists' versions of these busts/ masks in a thread.  Congrats on actually OWNING them! 8)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 25, 2011, 12:55:30 PM
Quote from: oldschooldan on December 24, 2011, 06:00:18 PM
Yes the SON OF FRANKENSTEIN  bust was the first life size portrait sculpt that I ever attempted .
Hopefully I have grown since then!

Be well,
Daniel

And how awesome is it to have one of the artists contribute to the thread, eh?!  Your work is incredible, Dan!  Thanks for making it available! 8)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 26, 2011, 01:26:18 AM
Here's the Dan Horne oversized GS Frank... I LOVE the paint up on this one.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/OLDSCHOOLDAN/final%20%20mask%20photos/DSC_0051.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 26, 2011, 01:29:30 AM
Daniel Horne 'Bride of' Frank...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/OLDSCHOOLDAN/final%20%20mask%20photos/DSC_0018.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 26, 2011, 01:31:32 AM
Dan Horne 1931 Frank:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/OLDSCHOOLDAN/final%20%20mask%20photos/DSC_0015.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 26, 2011, 01:34:41 AM
What appears to be a Dan Horne 'Son of' Frank:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/OLDSCHOOLDAN/final%20%20mask%20photos/DSC_0012.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: kklloo on December 27, 2011, 08:36:19 PM
I like Daniel's Son of Frank...........

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/sycholoco/P1020722.jpg)


but I think Tony Pitocco does the best version..........

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/sycholoco/P1020720.jpg)

Need to find a pick of KFX's son of frank. I have a blank resin copy of it.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: kklloo on December 27, 2011, 08:40:59 PM
Jeff Wehenkel's Silicone Glenn Strange which now resides in the collection.........

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/sycholoco/196637_1316019717767_1748940053_522436_4020468_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: kklloo on December 27, 2011, 10:22:37 PM
KFX Son of Frank.........

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/sycholoco/155636_1735238186185_1395491193_1873613_256891_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 27, 2011, 11:22:28 PM
WOW, Sal! AWESOME.  Please, show us MORE...
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: lblambert on December 29, 2011, 05:54:17 PM
Here are a few that haven't been posted yet:

Dick Smith Frankie

(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/dsmithfrank1.jpg)



Sam McCain Karloff (Silicone & Latex versions)

(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/silfrank02.jpg)

(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/hsskarloff1.jpg)



5 Don Post Frankies - from L to R Karloff Reissue, '83 Karloff, GS Smooth, GS Reissue, and Pat Newman GS

(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/004-1.jpg)



Henry Alvarez - When I posted this one on FB, Henry commented "It shows everyone had to start somewhere"

(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/hafrank1.jpg)



My Dan Horne Franks

(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/hornefrankx3.jpg)

(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/tpbelafrank.jpg)



Joe Riley

(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/rileyfrank1.jpg)




Not sure if this counts as a Frankenstein piece but here is one of my most prized pieces, the original Frankenforry

(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/forrystein1a.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 29, 2011, 10:02:30 PM
Great stuff, Lee!  Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on December 29, 2011, 10:14:36 PM
Okay, Lee... that's just Lou Reed.

(http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv101/Balins/thranval/450px-Loureed100.jpg)  (http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/hafrank1.jpg)

...with a dash of Frank Infante (Blondie)...  (http://ts1.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1428576809940&id=ffdfdced25263861d0b1b585af771064&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.superiorpics.com%2fhs%2ffrank_infante%2fmain1.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: FRANKEinstein on December 31, 2011, 11:27:09 PM
Quote from: Sean on December 29, 2011, 10:14:36 PM
Okay, Lee... that's just Lou Reed.

(http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv101/Balins/thranval/450px-Loureed100.jpg)  (http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/hafrank1.jpg)

...with a dash of Frank Infante (Blondie)...  (http://ts1.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1428576809940&id=ffdfdced25263861d0b1b585af771064&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.superiorpics.com%2fhs%2ffrank_infante%2fmain1.jpg)

Hahaha....SEAN! Good one!
Although, wouldn't this be better placed in the Dopplegangers section?
(lol!)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on January 01, 2012, 01:29:18 AM
Hahaha....SEAN! Good one!
Although, wouldn't this be better placed in the Dopplegangers section?
(lol!)

Will do, my friend!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Dr.Terror on January 08, 2012, 01:11:36 AM
Pitocco's SOF reminds me of the michelin man.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: James Lurgio on February 04, 2012, 11:08:32 PM
I have this one! This one is also Howard Senft but hasn't been pictured here as far as I can tell. I also have a Curse of Frankenstein but hadn't seen any Hammer Horror monsters yet so I'll wait to post a pic of that one.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/niteman/IMG_20120102_195751-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: frankenbill on February 04, 2012, 11:33:42 PM
That came out very well James,I love the hands.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: kolchak on February 05, 2012, 05:13:54 AM
Quote from: frankenbill on February 04, 2012, 11:33:42 PM
That came out very well James,I love the hands.

I agree. What's the story with those hands? - great figure Mr. Lugio  8)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on February 05, 2012, 12:11:46 PM
Quote from: kolchak on February 05, 2012, 05:13:54 AM
I agree. What's the story with those hands? - great figure Mr. Lugio  8)

Great piece, James!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: TypH on February 06, 2012, 06:51:50 PM
Quote from: Sean on December 11, 2011, 08:35:26 PM
Here is a Karloff Frankenstein bust from the 1931 original by Mike Hill:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cMdbfkl3Rz4/SPz-Ji69FJI/AAAAAAAAD-A/vS-0MEyP7gI/s800/1mikehill.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cMdbfkl3Rz4/SPz9_2goccI/AAAAAAAAD9w/kD2Rvm_by2o/s800/views.jpg)
my all time favourite frankenstein ever,this is so beautiful, looks just like him.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on February 06, 2012, 07:34:28 PM
Quote from: TypH on February 06, 2012, 06:51:50 PM
my all time favourite frankenstein ever,this is so beautiful, looks just like him.

I love it so much, it was the 1st edition pictured in this thread! ;)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: scott_of_smeg on February 12, 2012, 01:27:27 PM
Quote from: James Lurgio on February 04, 2012, 11:08:32 PM
I have this one! This one is also Howard Senft but hasn't been pictured here as far as I can tell. I also have a Curse of Frankenstein but hadn't seen any Hammer Horror monsters yet so I'll wait to post a pic of that one.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/niteman/IMG_20120102_195751-1.jpg)
ugh! i love this! convinced my wife to let me have something similar in my den. cheers!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: missdead13 on February 12, 2012, 01:51:14 PM
see.this is the reason i sit here in the morning and drink my coffee,, all this eye candy ministers to my soul..lol
its like im in church. ( oh and it is sunday morn. isnt it? )... ok then.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: EYES on February 26, 2012, 11:26:41 AM
Here's a quick Pic's Of my franks, the Pitocco Strange on the bottom Right i just sold,
(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i423/MR-EYES2/6913e77a.jpg)

Other Franks I've had.
Reissue Strange
(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i423/MR-EYES2/010-7.jpg)

Pitocco Lugosi Frank
(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i423/MR-EYES2/001-4.jpg)

Pat Newman Strange
(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i423/MR-EYES2/007-3.jpg)

Pitoco Strange
(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i423/MR-EYES2/pitoccofranks-1.jpg)

Reissue Karloff With custom eyes
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a58/Mr-Eyes/3bb6281c.jpg)

Reissue Karloff
(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i423/MR-EYES2/009-1.jpg)

DP Herman Custom!
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a58/Mr-Eyes/909dc8be.jpg)

Carol Hicks C Lee Frank!
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a58/Mr-Eyes/057-1-1.jpg)

DP reissue Strange With Custom Eyes
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a58/Mr-Eyes/59413382.jpg)

Thin Frankenstein Vinyl
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a58/Mr-Eyes/Don%20post/001-5.jpg)

vxxfx
Franky
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a58/Mr-Eyes/Topstones%20masks/95786418.jpg)

Topstone GL Frank
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a58/Mr-Eyes/Topstones%20masks/fefc57c0.jpg)

Other pics :)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a58/Mr-Eyes/Collection/d1b174a3.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a58/Mr-Eyes/Collection/1b9c4975.jpg)

Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Kidagain on February 26, 2012, 01:03:24 PM
Frankymania at it's best, thanks for the pic's EYES.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: EYES on February 26, 2012, 08:46:40 PM
You're welcome,
I'll post some new franks I have coming  soon :)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: propman on February 27, 2012, 10:27:07 PM
Here's a few of mine..............................

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv340/propman1/COLLECTION%20ROOM/Franksndracs001.jpg[/img]](http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv340/propman1/COLLECTION%20ROOM/Franksndracs001.jpg) (http://[img%20width=600%20height=800)

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv340/propman1/COLLECTION%20ROOM/Franksndracs002.jpg[/img]](http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv340/propman1/COLLECTION%20ROOM/Franksndracs002.jpg) (http://[img%20width=600%20height=800)

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv340/propman1/COLLECTION%20ROOM/Franksndracs003.jpg[/img]](http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv340/propman1/COLLECTION%20ROOM/Franksndracs003.jpg) (http://[img%20width=600%20height=800)

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv340/propman1/COLLECTION%20ROOM/Franksndracs004.jpg[/img]](http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv340/propman1/COLLECTION%20ROOM/Franksndracs004.jpg) (http://[img%20width=600%20height=800)

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv340/propman1/COLLECTION%20ROOM/Franksndracs005.jpg[/img]](http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv340/propman1/COLLECTION%20ROOM/Franksndracs005.jpg) (http://[img%20width=600%20height=800)


"D" ;)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on February 28, 2012, 10:33:44 PM
Awesomeness, Propman.  Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on February 28, 2012, 10:35:42 PM
Keep 'em coming, Eyes!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: FRANKEinstein on March 02, 2012, 01:12:30 AM
Quote from: EYES on February 26, 2012, 08:46:40 PM
You're welcome,
I'll post some new franks I have coming  soon :)

Carlos....GREAT COLLECTION ...loved looking at it all!
Can't wait to see what you've got coming next!

Jeff
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: EYES on March 04, 2012, 02:34:15 AM

Thank you Jeff  For This Dynamic Duo! :)
Here are some Pics Of my newest Frank Scores!
Jack Nisi & Joe Riley Franks!! RIP JACK & JOE.
Enjoy the pics
Stay Tune !! More Franks Are Coming Soon!

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i423/MR-EYES2/be41868f.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i423/MR-EYES2/315f5754.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i423/MR-EYES2/0389f874.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i423/MR-EYES2/178c90bc.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i423/MR-EYES2/c9971775.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i423/MR-EYES2/8b591c06.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i423/MR-EYES2/5e312ccb.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Kidagain on March 04, 2012, 01:04:03 PM
Two beauty's EYES.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: lblambert on March 04, 2012, 04:52:29 PM
Get that Riley on a stand Carl!  :o
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sean on March 04, 2012, 07:53:34 PM
2 beauties.  But I see only 1 neckbolt between them.   :o
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: EYES on March 04, 2012, 08:01:01 PM
Quote from: Sean on March 04, 2012, 07:53:34 PM
2 beauties.  But I see only 1 neckbolt between them.   :o

Yes Only One Electrode!! No biggie,  I'll have one made up  ;)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: FRANKEinstein on March 08, 2012, 01:36:10 AM
Quote from: EYES on March 04, 2012, 02:34:15 AM
Thank you Jeff  For This Dynamic Duo! :)

You're VERY welcome, Carlos!
I'm glad they went to a good guy...AND
a GREAT collection! Am also glad to see you display it with the plaque I sent!
(Your Nisi collection seems pretty complete now!)

P.S....I  have owned several Nisi masks over the  years
and never had neckbolts!

Does anyone know if Jack Nisi made neckbolts for them?

Jeff


Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: John Febonio on May 08, 2015, 09:48:20 AM
My own work

1:1 silicone


   (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/nio1219/IMG_0762.jpg) (http://s155.photobucket.com/user/nio1219/media/IMG_0762.jpg.html)

  (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/nio1219/IMG_0764.jpg) (http://s155.photobucket.com/user/nio1219/media/IMG_0764.jpg.html)

   (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/nio1219/IMG_0761.jpg) (http://s155.photobucket.com/user/nio1219/media/IMG_0761.jpg.html)

    (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/nio1219/IMG_0757.jpg) (http://s155.photobucket.com/user/nio1219/media/IMG_0757.jpg.html)



       

   

 



 
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Gory Glenn on May 08, 2015, 11:42:45 AM
What a great thread! I'm a Frankenstein guy and this is more Frankenstein goodness in one place than I've ever seen! A Don Post Glenn Strange Frank is #1 on my "to get" list followed by a Don Post Karloff. I had a chance to buy 2 Pat Newman GS Franks. One painted and haired by David and Laura Lady and the other a blank. Both for $225.00 and I hesitated like a knucklehead and lost out.  :( Otherwise the problem is that people ask such high prices for them they're usually out of my range. Someday though.  :)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Gory Glenn on May 08, 2015, 02:15:18 PM
Quote from: Sean on December 11, 2011, 08:35:26 PM
Here is a Karloff Frankenstein bust from the 1931 original by Mike Hill:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cMdbfkl3Rz4/SPz-Ji69FJI/AAAAAAAAD-A/vS-0MEyP7gI/s800/1mikehill.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cMdbfkl3Rz4/SPz9_2goccI/AAAAAAAAD9w/kD2Rvm_by2o/s800/views.jpg)

Man, that Mike Hill is amazing! This and his Wolfman are on another level! Wow!

(https://scontent-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11022594_450460165115150_4614595615062125373_n.jpg?oh=2aca0e12686a9d6f440bd0194f2acc79&oe=55990DBE)

I love this Frankenstein full body of his as well. Amazing!!

(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10646689_405803519580815_5992223419554392956_n.jpg?oh=e1e1bbe64375a71af89cc7d153b9539f&oe=55D65310)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10915250_403755036452330_8825503601466345324_n.jpg?oh=a84aa8d0169a5c560ae15ca70b0177be&oe=55E04DC5&__gda__=1438978380_6a9379737e39759e70e5002e59d06b39)

And more Mike Hill Frankenstein greatness!

(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/995044_188655051295664_699956023_n.jpg?oh=4e93fb5fa20d697191d05993d461557c&oe=55DC3656)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Mord on May 08, 2015, 04:44:15 PM
 That is beyond unbelievable! Mike Hill is such a major talent.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Kidagain on May 08, 2015, 07:37:50 PM
Well here's mine.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4328/35683390500_11e1de5fe1_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WndGNG)IMG_4005_zps039f585c (https://flic.kr/p/WndGNG) by Jeffrey Allen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150926396(*at*)N03/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4232/35771729681_d346c1fd52_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wv2sY2)IMG_4847_zpstpbtwdl6 (https://flic.kr/p/Wv2sY2) by Jeffrey Allen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150926396(*at*)N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Relic on May 09, 2015, 08:01:55 AM
Quote from: Kidagain on May 08, 2015, 07:37:50 PM
Well here's mine.
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k497/nyse40/monster%20room/IMG_4005_zps039f585c.jpg) (http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/nyse40/media/monster%20room/IMG_4005_zps039f585c.jpg.html)

Jeff
Love your Frankie's!!
It makes for a great display!!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Kidagain on May 09, 2015, 09:23:39 AM
Thanks Joe,I like em.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: monsterloco on May 09, 2015, 11:40:47 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/09/3f1ec0dc45cda64d72f86749d21f1178.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/09/96dc7aac8fc39a318b9704ed7069265c.jpg)

One has a beard the other doesnt hmmm anyone know why?
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Gory Glenn on May 11, 2015, 11:07:26 AM
Quote from: Kidagain on May 08, 2015, 07:37:50 PM
Well here's mine.
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k497/nyse40/monster%20room/IMG_4005_zps039f585c.jpg) (http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/nyse40/media/monster%20room/IMG_4005_zps039f585c.jpg.html)

Really nice Don Post masks Kidagain. I would love to own those as well. The Don Post Frankenstein masks are the highest priced of all the re-issues these days and are usually out of my range. I'd say average price asked for these is probably in the $300 to $500 range (Ouch!) where the rest of them with the exception of the Wolfman can be had for closer to their original price of $100 and some even less.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Kidagain on May 11, 2015, 12:56:06 PM
Thanks GG, I would love to have a Glenn Strange Frank reissue but the funds are not there. Plus my wife would kill me! Missed out on a few ebay auctions when the prices were still affordable in my case, now the sky seems to be the limit. Found a Pat Newman blank pull of the GS Frank and painted and haired myself which is what you see second from left in the photo.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Gory Glenn on May 11, 2015, 01:28:06 PM
Quote from: Kidagain on May 11, 2015, 12:56:06 PM
Thanks GG, I would love to have a Glenn Strange Frank reissue but the funds are not there. Plus my wife would kill me! Missed out on a few ebay auctions when the prices were still affordable in my case, now the sky seems to be the limit. Found a Pat Newman blank pull of the GS Frank and painted and haired myself which is what you see second from left in the photo.

Wow! Nice. I thought the Glenn Strange masks were Don Posts that had been repainted. So what is the GS Frank on the far left? Looks like a GS smooth. I could have had a Pat Newman GS Frank that was painted and haired by David and Laura Lady along with an extra blank for $225 for both. I hesitated and lost out. I'm really kicking myself for that now. You did a nice job painting that mask 2nd from left. Looks like it could use a little more shading in the facial crevices but that would require air brushing which is why I'm guessing you didn't do that. But really nice job overall.  :)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Kidagain on May 11, 2015, 04:14:11 PM
The GS mask on the left is a smooth GS Frank recast that I picked up on ebay from a member here a number of years ago. I know the shadeing on the Pat Newman was not done by airbrushing since it was my first time painting a mask. That blank technically is a Don Post Frank since Pat Newman worked there.Picked it up from Darren Perks who did the retooling on the calendar reissue masks.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Gory Glenn on May 11, 2015, 04:58:49 PM
Quote from: Kidagain on May 11, 2015, 04:14:11 PM
The GS mask on the left is a smooth GS Frank recast that I picked up on ebay from a member here a number of years ago. I know the shadeing on the Pat Newman was not done by airbrushing since it was my first time painting a mask. That blank technically is a Don Post Frank since Pat Newman worked there.Picked it up from Darren Perks who did the retooling on the calendar reissue masks.

Well they're very nice masks that I'd be proud to own. Congrats!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Kidagain on March 27, 2018, 05:22:28 PM
Was just going over old posts and isn't it sad how greedy Photobucket has ruined super threads like this.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Kidagain on February 09, 2020, 06:14:35 PM
I know this is an old thread but I want to add this guy to it.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49460467812_4d3ee74ce0_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2imDPUq)IMG_6273 (https://flic.kr/p/2imDPUq) by Jeffrey Allen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150926396(*at*)N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Mord on February 09, 2020, 07:00:00 PM
 Beautiful! I can almost smell the latex from here.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: vader45 on February 10, 2020, 01:01:55 AM
I just purchased this off eBay.

(https://www.therpf.com/forums/attachments/s-l400-png.1255774/)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Mike Scott on February 10, 2020, 01:19:01 AM
Can you guys tell us anything about your Frankie masks? Maker(s), age, etc.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Gory Glenn on February 10, 2020, 11:35:22 AM
Quote from: Sean on December 11, 2011, 09:44:43 PM
I'll stick the Sam McCain wearable silicone Glenn Strange mask (with Lee Lambert modeling it) in here.  The jagged forehead scar suggests it's made after the Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein design.

(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/silgs01.jpg)

I actually own this piece now. Got it from Lee. The hair was sub-par so I had Maskahuna re-hair it. He used the same hair fiber that was used for the Universal walk around Franks. He added the green slime streaks and sideburns. It looks 100% better than it did.

(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/75462424_2777250942309280_3394354749003268096_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_ohc=1LNF8MEiNNQAX9jv2Zb&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=c0bf802ddf0e9777634925b478b0810c&oe=5EB8D498)(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/74358252_2777251005642607_653407251779813376_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ohc=J_nvEcPpBzcAX_avLB-&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=88358bfe1c8d237668d20546fcaafb82&oe=5EB522CD)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sir Masksalot on February 10, 2020, 12:37:25 PM
Quote from: Kidagain on February 09, 2020, 06:14:35 PMI know this is an old thread but I want to add this

It's always worth bumping an old thread to get great new images like these. Thanks, fellows.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Kidagain on February 10, 2020, 12:47:08 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 10, 2020, 01:19:01 AM
Can you guys tell us anything about your Frankie masks? Maker(s), age, etc.
Mike, the Frank mask are the ones that are on ebay for about $15.00. The mask only says Made In China. David Lady then took it and repainted and his wife Laura haired it. Kind of looks like a Glenn Strange mask and is large enough to easily wear.

Glenn,you made a fantastic pickup of Sams Glenn Strange Frank mask. Congrats pal.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Kidagain on December 19, 2020, 03:57:42 PM
Need to add TOTS Glenn Strange  Frankenstein mask to this thread of Frankenstein masks and busts.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50573474987_2269946ca3_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2k41hai)IMG_6332 (https://flic.kr/p/2k41hai) by Jeffrey Allen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150926396(*at*)N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sir Masksalot on December 20, 2020, 07:36:34 PM
'Nice pic, Kidagain. It's good of you to keep this undying thread active with such fine specimens as ToT's version.

Here's one which hasn't been posted yet: an oversized rubber head I purchased back in the late 1980s.
It was created by Mark Newman in San Francisco during the early stages of his sculpture career >

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/14/mnewmanbkfpj5.png)

I kept it for a time, then donated it to the Ackerman Archives. It's plainly visible in many photographs taken at
FJA's former castle off Los Feliz in the Hollywood Hills >

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/244/fjawcaptkirkmaskpy7.png)

It must've sold at auction when his estate was liquidated. Where do you suppose it is now? According to
Mr Newman, only a handful were ever cast from his mold. 
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Kidagain on December 20, 2020, 08:30:12 PM
Is Mark any relation to Pat Newman? Cool Frank mask and I hope it found a good home.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sir Masksalot on December 21, 2020, 07:31:57 AM
Quote from: Kidagain on December 20, 2020, 08:30:12 PM
Is Mark any relation to Pat Newman?

Haha, that was one of the first things I asked him when we met but he said no.

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/UnpjJn.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sir Masksalot on January 20, 2021, 01:25:21 AM
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/924/ZcFimN.jpg)

This rarely-seen Glenn Strange FRANKENSTEIN was created in 1981 by Fantasy Faces Studio, a trio of
makeup professionals who made masks for collectors in-between movie jobs. I wore it with full costume
plus boots to a nightclub one Halloween and this young lady got up from her table of five other guests and
started following me around, twice blocking my path as I tried to walk away. After a few minutes of this,
I finally scooped her up in my arms, carried her back and plopped her in her chair. I should've taken her
as my bride ... but for her scowling dinner date! I miss the '80s, when one could still scoop up strange
women and not get arrested for it.

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/923/SWMMp3.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Kidagain on January 20, 2021, 07:44:14 AM
Super looking mask, do you still have it or is it long gone.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sir Masksalot on January 20, 2021, 09:55:50 AM
Quote from: Kidagain on January 20, 2021, 07:44:14 AM
u still have it or is it long gone

I ultimately sold it in 1985 to fellow collector Kerry Cole. Something about its eyes bugged me: they were
sculpted too wide open. Of course it made the mask easier to see out of but also threw off the likeness too much.
The original mold later got out in the collecting community for a while. Dr Lady may have knowledge of its
current whereabouts.

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/8/fffrankpool.png)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Dr.Terror on January 26, 2021, 01:53:07 AM
Is that the Mike Lavaaley (sp?) Frank?? I was just thinking about this mask yesterday.   
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sir Masksalot on January 26, 2021, 11:04:36 AM
Quote from: Dr.Terror on January 26, 2021, 01:53:07 AM
Is that the Mike Lavaaley (sp?) Frank??

Haha, I'm not sure how to spell his name either but he was probably involved.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sir Masksalot on February 03, 2021, 08:00:19 AM
In the early 2000s I scored one of the "walk-around" masks then being made for use at Universal Studios Tour.
These were really deluxe affairs with extended front/back bibs, zippered closures, ventilation holes on top (every
full overhead mask should have them), and separately attached resin electrodes. These masks weren't produced
at Don Post Studios although DPS talent was utilized in their making >

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/922/zMIJxk.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sir Masksalot on March 31, 2021, 10:11:07 AM
To me, the most exciting mask release of the 1970s was the return of
the Glenn Strange FRANKENSTEIN to DP's custom line >

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/197/scanjr.jpg)

By now we should all know that it was originally developed using a prop head
from Universal's makeup department >

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/255/roughglenn.jpg)

The resulting mask was rather on the small side but its significance as a prop replica more than compensated.
These are the earliest pics I could find of my first edition copy from 1975 >

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/46/twofranksbhwall.jpg)       (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/320x240q90/840/diskrenta291805.jpg)

At $45 each they were pricier than other high-end DPS masks. Still, just being able to stroll into a magic shop
like these and buy one right off the shelf made the mid '70s a great time for mask collecting monsterkids >

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/67/hwoodtoysgsfrankal2.jpg)   (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/320x240q90/853/diskrenta291804.jpg)   (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/219/msmgsfrankhx5.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sir Masksalot on October 11, 2023, 09:22:36 PM
I wouldn't want him handling any of my precious masks
but this guy is a hoot-n-a-half :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6NwyXpDHMM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6NwyXpDHMM)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: John Pertwee on October 13, 2023, 09:50:12 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/JGMP6TbW/370272482-842312104048122-1990953905138545428-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JGMP6TbW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dD859MZB/387543917-288753534108148-3360690274685984125-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dD859MZB)

Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sir Masksalot on October 16, 2023, 11:05:16 AM
There was a nifty Karloff Frankenstein prop head at the "Son of Monsterpalooza" convention yesterday.
Makeup artist Shane Mahan brought it in for the Jack Pierce panel, created by the crew at Legacy Effects >

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/k9sh2L.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Kidagain on October 17, 2023, 04:18:17 PM
Great thread to bring back to life after a 2 year absence.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Doh! on October 18, 2023, 02:13:43 AM
Mike Hill made this giant Frank for Monsterpalooza a few years back. I think it was about 5 or 6 feet tall:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51890499933_63c15c9660_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n4onMX)


And here's my Franken-Zombie from Death Studios:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49514237838_2dedcb3934_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2irppRQ)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: FRANKENSTEIN455 on November 01, 2023, 02:07:27 AM
Here are a couple of pictures of talented artist Dan Thompson's Boris Karloff Frankenstein 1931.  Dan has the uncanny ability to capture likenesses to perfection.  He said he will offer this new bust in resin and silicone.  I mentioned to him about possibly doing a collector's high end latex piece and he said it might be something he would consider in the future.  Thanx for checking out the photos.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53302156219_e6bc6500d6.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pd8u2r)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53300924892_7db7d97878.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53302262835_8fc7784715.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53300924887_5d04404301.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pd2aZE)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: kristinms8 on November 01, 2023, 10:47:59 PM
Quote from: FRANKENSTEIN455 on November 01, 2023, 02:07:27 AM
Here are a couple of pictures of talented artist Dan Thompson's Boris Karloff Frankenstein 1931.  Dan has the uncanny ability to capture likenesses to perfection.  He said he will offer this new bust in resin and silicone.  I mentioned to him about possibly doing a collector's high end latex piece and he said it might be something he would consider in the future.  Thanx for checking out the photos.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53302156219_e6bc6500d6.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pd8u2r)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53300924892_7db7d97878.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53302262835_8fc7784715.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53300924887_5d04404301.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/2pd2aZE)
That is awesome!  Do you think they will be painted or unpainted when released for sale?


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Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: BRICK on November 27, 2023, 07:14:47 PM
Admittedly, the Rubies Frankenstein mask isn't in the same league as some of the others when it comes to quality or actor's likeness. But, hey, you could do a heck of a lot worse for $20!  :)

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/8751/BmCY07.jpg)

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/9385/GeYXFW.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: BRICK on November 29, 2023, 08:52:38 PM
GREATEST...FRANKENESTEIN...MASK...EVER!!! From one end of the scale to the other. While I'm sure some people will disagree with me about this, that's how I feel about this House of Frankenstein version! Currently available from TOTS, and based on the Don Post original, it's UNCANNY how much this resembles Glenn Strange! But it's more than just capturing the actor's likeness, the sculpt perfectly embodies the very essence of the Monster, as a reanimated corpse. Finally, to me, Frankenstein's Monster will always be GREEN; therefore, I present my subtle repaint of the piece. Did I mention how much I love this mask?

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/1253/9pLCqO.jpg)

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/5537/0c6bYa.jpg)

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/8052/9Dis7N.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Doh! on November 30, 2023, 01:13:30 AM
Awesome repaint, Brick!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sir Masksalot on November 30, 2023, 03:10:46 PM
Quote from: BRICK on November 29, 2023, 08:52:38 PMmy subtle repaint of the piece

I see you gilded his bolts, just in time for the holidays. 'Nice job, BRICK.

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/94/mwcovercalfrk.png)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: BRICK on November 30, 2023, 06:29:09 PM
Quote from: Sir Masksalot on November 30, 2023, 03:10:46 PM
I see you gilded his bolts, just in time for the holidays. 'Nice job, BRICK.

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/94/mwcovercalfrk.png)

Ever since I first saw the photo on this magazine, I have always wanted this mask!!!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Dr.Terror on November 30, 2023, 08:40:21 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/8c6hb325/received-617088752600384.jpg)
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sir Masksalot on November 30, 2023, 09:49:38 PM
Quote from: Dr.Terror on November 30, 2023, 08:40:21 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/8c6hb325/received-617088752600384.jpg)

Wow/thanks for posting that amazing shot, Dr Terror. It's the exact same mask
used on the "Monster World" cover!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sir Masksalot on April 20, 2025, 08:18:11 PM
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/3YBrv7.jpg)

Here's one from ten years ago that I only just found out about this month!

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/xuEsC1.jpg)

This full-sized BRIDE MONSTER  was never advertised or even offered
as an edition to collectors. It may be one of only two castings ever made  >

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/g5Nryq.jpg)

Said to be the final mask project of Horror Sanctum Studios, the heavy
latex bust with sculpted base stands an impressive twenty-one inches tall  >

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/p56Bly.jpg)

HSS often incorporated life casts into their sculptures. That may be
the case here as well since the likeness is so close  >

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/vHzgnP.jpg)


 



Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Mike Scott on April 20, 2025, 08:58:38 PM
Not a bad likeness!
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Leostein23 on April 21, 2025, 10:28:37 AM
Quote from: Sir Masksalot on April 20, 2025, 08:18:11 PM(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/3YBrv7.jpg)

Here's one from ten years ago that I only just found out about this month!

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/xuEsC1.jpg)

This full-sized BRIDE MONSTER  was never advertised or even offered
as an edition to collectors. It may be one of only two castings ever made  >

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/g5Nryq.jpg)

Said to be the final mask project of Horror Sanctum Studios, the heavy
latex bust with sculpted base stands an impressive twenty-one inches tall  >

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/p56Bly.jpg)

HSS often incorporated life casts into their sculptures. That may be
the case here as well since the likeness is so close  >

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/vHzgnP.jpg)


 






Absolutely gorgeous...lost for words 😳
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sir Masksalot on January 21, 2026, 10:07:24 AM
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/ZfHATa.jpg)

^ This old magazine from 1973 turned up at a collectibles show I attended
last weekend. Its cover story features Universal Studios Tour from the
days when they still used Don Post masks on their walkarounds >

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/921/9bme4x.jpg)

I immediately recognized the DPS mask on that cover as identical to
one I scored in 1973. The two might even have been from the same
production batch!

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/9/krlfffrnkbhwallpi9.jpg)

This is going in my "Separated at Birth" file.
'Only wish I still had the mask itself ...

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/46/twofranksbhwall.jpg)

 
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Monsters For Sale on January 21, 2026, 10:53:01 AM
Quote from: Sir Masksalot on January 21, 2026, 10:07:24 AM^ This old magazine from 1973 turned up at a collectibles show I attended
last weekend. Its cover story features Universal Studios Tour from the
days when they still used Don Post masks on their walkarounds >

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/921/9bme4x.jpg) 

Sweet!

That would be Mike Bongiorno.  His tenure lasted through September, 1973.

What is the specific issue of the magazine - Issue Number and Month?
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Sir Masksalot on January 21, 2026, 12:05:27 PM
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on January 21, 2026, 10:53:01 AMthe specific issue of the magazine - Issue Number and Month?

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/320x240q70/924/ZfHATa.jpg)

It's dated November 2nd, #470. Besides that, there's no "masthead" page at all.
It must've been a supplement to a newspaper of the time. Incidentally, thanks
for bumping your old "Monster Unmasked" thread at the MemMem forum. I'll need
it for reference when I do my post about walkaround masks at Universal Tour.

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/923/S13YbM.jpg)

Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Monsters For Sale on January 21, 2026, 12:25:42 PM
Quote from: Sir Masksalot on January 21, 2026, 12:05:27 PM(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/320x240q70/924/ZfHATa.jpg)

It's dated November 2, #470. Besides that, there's no "masthead" page at all.
It must've been a supplement to a newspaper of the time. ... 

November 2, 1973 was a Friday.  The magazine title is the "Daily" Telegraph.  Seems too fancy to be a daily supplement - maybe a Sunday supplement.  But, why would it be called a Daily?

Puzzling. Interesting - but puzzling.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Monster Mafia on January 23, 2026, 09:11:36 PM
I found out some more information on this supplement published by the newspaper from the United Kingdom:



The Daily Telegraph magazine (originally called The Weekend Telegraph when launched in 1964) was dated on Fridays, even though it was distributed with the Saturday newspaper, primarily to ensure the magazine appeared "current" for a longer period of time and to accommodate logistical constraints.

Here are the main reasons for this dating convention:
Extended Shelf Life: Magazines are often kept for several days. By dating the magazine a day ahead (Friday) while it is sold on Saturday, it does not look "old" immediately to someone browsing newsstands over the weekend, making it appear current for longer.

Logistics and Production: The magazine, particularly in its early days, was produced using gravure printing, which required it to be printed in advance. Dating it for Friday allowed for distribution logistical chains to be completed before the weekend.

Distinction from Saturday Paper: It helped distinguish the magazine supplement from the main Saturday newspaper, marking it as a weekend-long read rather than just daily news.

When the magazine was launched in 1964, it came with the Friday paper, but over time, it became a staple of the Saturday edition, though the convention of the Friday date often persisted, or sometimes moved to simply carrying a "Weekend" designation, according to newspaper industry practices.
Title: Re: Frankenstein Bust & Mask Pics
Post by: Monster Mafia on January 23, 2026, 09:26:42 PM
It would be cool to have that Universal Frankenstein name tag shown on the cover.