Looks like some places are getting things already.
Like this:
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=21580.msg497506#msg497506 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=21580.msg497506#msg497506)
Styrofoam Heads at Michaels Craft Stores. Makes sense, they need painting and whatever before the holiday.
And this:
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=30029.msg497325#msg497325 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=30029.msg497325#msg497325)
Bates Motel display.
(Let's try to post our Halloween finds in one place so things are easier to find.)
Michaels had all their Halloween merchandise out today
Quote from: 1/6thtoyz on August 10, 2016, 10:12:41 PM
Michaels had all their Halloween merchandise out today
Thanks,
1/6thtoyz and
Anton Phibes.
Monsters for Sale---you mis-read my post brother. The (never produced apparently) Hawthorn Bates House and Motel is an item that was supposed to have been released years ago....that I had never heard of until now. It isn't a new item. As a matter of fact....its most likely an unproduced snipe hunt. :angel:
Quote from: Anton Phibes on August 10, 2016, 10:38:02 PM
Monsters for Sale---you mis-read my post brother. The (never produced apparently) Hawthorn Bates House and Motel is an item that was supposed to have been released years ago....that I had never heard of until now. It isn't a new item. As a matter of fact....its most likely an unproduced snipe hunt. :angel:
Oops.
Too bad. I'm sure that would have been a popular item.
'Took this photo tonight...
IT HAS BEGUN
'Love this time of year - when IT begins . . .
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Quote from: The Batman on August 11, 2016, 01:04:34 AM
'Took this photo tonight...
IT HAS BEGUN
'Love this time of year - when IT begins . . .
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Finally! tynhrt
Now, sing along, kids:
"81 days till Halloween,
Halloween, Halloween,
81 days till Halloween,
Silver Shamrock."
A cool time of the year for all of us . . .
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To get us in the mood...
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Time for a toast ! (glasses from BevMo)
To all things Halloween, to all people who love Halloween and to all of our Halloween traditions.
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Quote from: The Batman on August 11, 2016, 12:08:51 PM
Time for a toast ! (glasses from BevMo)
To all things Halloween, to all people who love Halloween and to all of our Halloween traditions.
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Cheers!!
I wonder what my neighbors would think if I go trick or treating this year at the tender age of 59!
JP
Quote from: Wolfman on August 11, 2016, 12:24:27 PM
I wonder what my neighbors would think if I go trick or treating this year at the tender age of 59!
JP
I triple-dog dare you. ;D ;D
They all look good. The skull looks nice. With a professional paint job it would probably make an awesome prop. I love this anticipating time of year. Fall is my favorite season. Halloween has always been my favorite day/holiday.
thm
Quote from: Wolfman on August 11, 2016, 12:24:27 PM
I wonder what my neighbors would think if I go trick or treating this year at the tender age of 59!
JP
You'd get candy at
my house.
Quote from: Wolfman on August 11, 2016, 12:24:27 PM
I wonder what my neighbors would think if I go trick or treating this year at the tender age of 59!
JP
I don't open the door for anyone under 40 (unless they're dressed like slutty nuns).
Quote from: Mord on August 11, 2016, 03:42:24 PM
I don't open the door for anyone under 40 (unless they're dressed like slutty nuns).
How about a slutty Block of cheese costume?
Quote from: marsattacks666 on August 11, 2016, 03:56:27 PM
How about a slutty Block of cheese costume?
Hadn't thought of that one. He'll yeah! Especially Swiss cheese (with all the holes strategically placed).
Quote from: Mord on August 11, 2016, 04:10:28 PM
Hadn't thought of that one. He'll yeah! Especially Swiss cheese (with all the holes strategically placed).
Yikes!!! Haaaaaa-haaaaaa! >:D
I don't know what it is about Halloween that makes everyone so horny
Quote from: Mord on August 11, 2016, 04:13:58 PM
I don't know what it is about Halloween that makes everyone so horny
Devil's Night >:D. I'm super excited about Hallowe'en and all the decorations that are being released as of now.
Quote from: Wolfman on August 11, 2016, 12:24:27 PM
I wonder what my neighbors would think if I go trick or treating this year at the tender age of 59!
JP
Maybe I'll stick with mischief night with the wife instead. lol
JP
Quote from: Wolfman on August 11, 2016, 06:56:07 PM
Maybe I'll stick with mischief night with the wife instead. lol
JP
>:D
Seen these today at Lobby Hobby for $9.99 in the Christmas section.
A little early for Christmas.
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Quote from: 1/6thtoyz on August 15, 2016, 03:38:57 PM
Seen these today at Lobby Hobby for $9.99 in the Christmas section.
A little early for Christmas.
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Yeti?
Our own Unknown Primate would have loved these.
Stuff like this makes me think of him.
Three days ago I was shopping at Toys-TR-Us for toys for a 2-year-old's birthday, when I saw a shelf full of the big versions of the white guy. Like this:
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=21580.msg487572#msg487572 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=21580.msg487572#msg487572)
But they did not have any Brown ones.
I thought of UP that day, too.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on August 15, 2016, 03:49:18 PM
Our own Unknown Primate would have loved these.
Stuff like this makes me think of him.
Three days ago I was shopping at Toys-TR-Us for toys for a 2-year-old's birthday, when I saw a shelf full of the big versions of the white guy. Like this:
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=21580.msg487572#msg487572 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=21580.msg487572#msg487572)
But they did not have any Brown ones.
I thought of UP that day, too.
I miss UP/Mark.
Quote from: 1/6thtoyz on August 15, 2016, 03:38:57 PM
Seen these today at Lobby Hobby for $9.99 in the Christmas section.
A little early for Christmas.
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VERY cool !
My local Dollar Tree store has begun putting out some small, generic items and has an isle bags of candy in Halloween-themed boxes.
The closest Albertsons Food Market has put out a few items (shopping bags, etc.) at the ends of a couple isles.
How I love to see the first little spatters of Orange & Black.
On the hunt now for Hallowe'en decor.
I was at Home Goods yesterday and they have lots of Halloween oriented product on the shelves. There are plates and cups festooned with skulls, serving pieces in the shape of spiders, dish towels sporting monster images and tons more stuff. I even saw a very large, almost 1/2 scale Karloff Frankenstein upper torso bust cast in what looks like plaster with red LEDs in his eyes. It was a bit pricey for me ($34.99) at the time, but I"m thinking about going back for it.
Also, World Market is starting to put their Halloween stuff on line. There are new items mixed in with the older stuff.
Quote from: Jim Bertges on August 27, 2016, 01:32:10 PM
I was at Home Goods yesterday and I even saw a very large, almost 1/2 scale Karloff Frankenstein upper torso bust.
Also, World Market is starting to put their Halloween stuff on line. There are new items mixed in with the older stuff.
I'll have to look for that Karloff bust!
Those new Frankenstein pillows at World Market are really nice!
I don't have a cell phone, but it seems like everyone else does.
How about taking some pictures?
Quote from: Jim Bertges on August 27, 2016, 01:32:10 PM
I even saw a very large, almost 1/2 scale Karloff Frankenstein upper torso bust cast in what looks like plaster with red LEDs in his eyes.
They also have a double bust version with the Bride.
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A blog with lots of pictures of Home Goods Halloween stuff (including the posted bust); http://www.thespookyvegan.com/2016/08/halloween-2016-at-homegoods.html (http://www.thespookyvegan.com/2016/08/halloween-2016-at-homegoods.html) http://www.thespookyvegan.com/2016/08/halloween-2016-at-homegoods-part-2.html (http://www.thespookyvegan.com/2016/08/halloween-2016-at-homegoods-part-2.html)
Found a pic of the double bust from Home Goods.
(http://www.halloweenforum.com/attachments/general-halloween/286764d1471450369-tj-maxx-home-goods-marshalls-2016-halloween-image.jpg)
I do believe on both of the Frankenstein figures that while one electrode is located on the neck, the other is located on the temple...for obvious reasons; just enough to avoid those pesky copyright/trademark issues.
Yep....
(http://www.halloweenforum.com/attachments/general-halloween/287397d1471738283-tj-maxx-home-goods-marshalls-2016-halloween-img_5226.jpg)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on August 27, 2016, 02:53:44 PM
I don't have a cell phone, but it seems like everyone else does.
I remember when Scully and Mulder were the only people I knew who had cell phones.
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 27, 2016, 04:14:35 PM
I remember when Scully and Mulder were the only people I knew who had cell phones.
I had one for a month before they took pictures.
I hated being accessible to anyone at anytime. Got rid of the damned thing. (I'm not all that crazy about having one in the house.)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on August 27, 2016, 05:06:12 PM
I hated being accessible to anyone at anytime.
I think that's the main reason I don't have one. I don't want to talk to people while I'm shopping, or driving.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on August 27, 2016, 02:53:44 PM
I don't have a cell phone, but it seems like everyone else does. How about taking some pictures?
Sorry!
Here's a link to World Market Frankenstein goodies:
http://www.worldmarket.com/mobile/search.do?query=frankenstein&keyword=frankenstein (http://www.worldmarket.com/mobile/search.do?query=frankenstein&keyword=frankenstein)
And these are two of the assorted pillows that grabbed my attention. There's other scenes there as well.
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'Great to see early birds, before it's even Sept.
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more photos to come
Anyone else come across this very interesting "Munsters" piece at Dollar Tree? All the rest of the jointed cut outs were the same as previous years but this one caught my eye immediately.
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Quote from: The Batman on August 28, 2016, 10:43:26 AM
'Great to see early birds, before it's even Sept.
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more photos to come
We ain't got much around my neck of the woods yet. Hope that changes soon. The sooner they get this stuff up, the longer the season lasts,lol.
Quote from: zombiehorror on August 28, 2016, 03:34:28 PM
Anyone else come across this very interesting "Munsters" piece at Dollar Tree? All the rest of the jointed cut outs were the same as previous years but this one caught my eye immediately.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh10/zombiehorror01/image_zpsu5om0svi.jpeg)
Now that is cool!
Quote from: zombiehorror on August 28, 2016, 03:34:28 PM
Anyone else come across this very interesting "Munsters" piece at Dollar Tree? All the rest of the jointed cut outs were the same as previous years but this one caught my eye immediately....
The Dollar Tree store I visited didn't have anything but candy and small items that you might decorate a table with - very generic.
How tall is she when unfolded?
Since the head looks so great and the body so cartoony, I'm thinking of just using the head. It will go great with my other classic monster cardboard cutouts!
Love those pillows
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Is that metal tray (from "Bride of Frankenstein ") available this year? I missed out last year. It's the same 4 character photo used in the bottom pillow.
Quote from: Mord on August 29, 2016, 07:35:51 PM
Is that metal tray (from "Bride of Frankenstein ") available this year?
http://www.worldmarket.com/product/mobile/bride+of+frankenstein+tin+serving+tray.do?sortby=bestMatchesDescend&from=Search (http://www.worldmarket.com/product/mobile/bride+of+frankenstein+tin+serving+tray.do?sortby=bestMatchesDescend&from=Search)
Thank you, Mike (again).
How great would it be if the World Market stuff continued snowballing each year to include the other classic monsters? Mummy pillows! CREATURE PILLOWS! AND PLATES! ;D ;D
It's not a long shot, since there was the Creature and Mummy pops last year.
Quote from: SpeedierThantheGrave on August 29, 2016, 11:53:48 PM
How great would it be if the World Market stuff continued snowballing each year to include the other classic monsters? Mummy pillows! CREATURE PILLOWS! AND PLATES! ;D ;D
It's not a long shot, since there was the Creature and Mummy pops last year.
Absolutely. I don't understand why it hasn't happened already. This is the 3rd year in a row. They must be doing well.
I read
Quote from: SpeedierThantheGrave on August 29, 2016, 11:53:48 PM
CREATURE PILLOWS! AND PLATES! ;D ;D
and freaked out!
Yeah, it'd be swell if they rolled all this stuff out w Ole' Gill on it. Creature wine bag? I think you mean toy tote!
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on August 30, 2016, 02:33:26 AM
Creature wine bag? I think you mean toy tote!
Did I miss something?
Sorry Mike,
I was daydreaming about World Market monster-products-to-be, if they keep cranking out the cool UM stuff each year. And then DarkMonkeyGod joined in (a toy tote/wine bag would be great btw).
There are no Creature goodies I'm aware of yet.
Quote from: Mord on August 30, 2016, 12:03:23 AM
Absolutely. I don't understand why it hasn't happened already. This is the 3rd year in a row. They must be doing well.
Totally. I had to smile last year when I saw a very average looking (certainly not a creepy monster collector) mom and her too-cool-for-anything teenage daughter picking out the Frankenstein melamine plates and serving tray. So their products are definitely appealing to the general masses. Which means sales/incentive for them to keep innovating new monster goodies.
You would think that three years of Frankie would be enough. It's time to move on to the Creature from the Black Lagoon!
Quote from: SpeedierThantheGrave on August 30, 2016, 10:51:04 AM
There are no Creature goodies I'm aware of yet.
Just the suckers from last year.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on August 30, 2016, 01:52:41 PM
You would think that three years of Frankie would be enough. It's time to move on to the Creature from the Black Lagoon!
Let's not forget the Wolfman and the Mummy (I guess a Bela Dracula would be completely out of the question). BTW, there can NEVER be enough Frankensteins.
Quote from: Mord on August 30, 2016, 07:33:32 PM
Let's not forget the Wolfman and the Mummy (I guess a Bela Dracula would be completely out of the question). BTW, there can NEVER be enough Frankensteins.
Oh yeah, totally can never have enough Frankensteins!
Just in case there're any World Market reps reading this: THANK YOU for continuing to put out some really cool, quality, (and, most importantly) affordable official Monster merch. I think this entire board appreciates what you've got going.
That being said: Wolfman, Mummy, and Creature products would be very much welcomed as well.
Quote from: SpeedierThantheGrave on August 30, 2016, 08:29:23 PM
I think this entire board appreciates what you've got going.
Speak for yourself. My wallet does not appreciate this. World Market, however, does appreciate all of my money. ;D
Went to World Market today and talked to their manager and watched them un-crate the monster (muhahaha) shipment, hell I even helped them put together part of the display. I had to goad them to get it off the palette in the back as it just arrived today and they hadn't even unpacked it. I went through the display guide pamphlet and looked at all of the SKU's for this year.
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(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc438/Mr_Incognito/PART_14726136713791.jpg)
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(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc438/Mr_Incognito/PART_14726136940991.jpg)
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc438/Mr_Incognito/PART_14726137249701.jpg)
New for this year:
a new large platter showing the monster (his feet anyway) on the slab with the Dr. and hunchback in the background
http://www.worldmarket.com/product/frankenstein+melamine+serving+platter.do?&from=Search (http://www.worldmarket.com/product/frankenstein+melamine+serving+platter.do?&from=Search)
Coffee mug style flat bottom cups instead of the tea cup style they had last year Bride, Frank, and Bride and Frank (new image this year) http://www.worldmarket.com/product/frankenstein+and+bride+of+frankenstein+mug+set+of+4.do?&from=Search (http://www.worldmarket.com/product/frankenstein+and+bride+of+frankenstein+mug+set+of+4.do?&from=Search)
New large Tote bags with the doctor mixing brew on one side and frank and bride on the other
four pillows two throw pillows and two lumbar pillows
Dr. mixing liquids (lumbar) http://www.worldmarket.com/product/universal+frankenstein+laboratory+lumbar+pillow.do?&from=Search (http://www.worldmarket.com/product/universal+frankenstein+laboratory+lumbar+pillow.do?&from=Search)
seated bride and Frank with dr. and hunchback (lumbar) http://www.worldmarket.com/product/universal+bride+of+frankenstein+lumbar+pillow.do?&from=Search (http://www.worldmarket.com/product/universal+bride+of+frankenstein+lumbar+pillow.do?&from=Search)
Graveyard scene pilllow that is truly awesome (throw) http://www.worldmarket.com/product/universal+frankenstein+graveyard+throw+pillow.do?&from=Search (http://www.worldmarket.com/product/universal+frankenstein+graveyard+throw+pillow.do?&from=Search)
Frankenstein's monster on the slab (throw) http://www.worldmarket.com/product/universal+frankenstein+monster+throw+pillow.do?&from=Search (http://www.worldmarket.com/product/universal+frankenstein+monster+throw+pillow.do?&from=Search)
the lumbar pillows are very thin they don't look poofy at all like the online store pictures; like the thickness of a seat cushion. they were vacuum packed in the plastic bag so it may take a little poofing up.
drink coaster sets (4 in each) that come in a metal tin http://www.worldmarket.com/product/universal+monsters+coasters%2C+set+of+4.do?&from=Search (http://www.worldmarket.com/product/universal+monsters+coasters%2C+set+of+4.do?&from=Search)
All of the Melamine plate and the cup stuff is 25% off.
they have lots of the metal trays of Bride and Frank seated (last year's image out of the 3 designs out so far) and the wine tote that were very limited last year.http://www.worldmarket.com/product/universal+monsters+insulated+wine+tote.do?&from=Search (http://www.worldmarket.com/product/universal+monsters+insulated+wine+tote.do?&from=Search) http://www.worldmarket.com/product/bride+of+frankenstein+tin+serving+tray.do?&from=Search (http://www.worldmarket.com/product/bride+of+frankenstein+tin+serving+tray.do?&from=Search)
they did not have any candy (bars or suckers) or the paper items (notepads) from last year but did have the same two drink bottles.
I think they only have a license for Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein and the Glenn Strange Frankenstein as nothing from any other Universal Film has ever been offered besides a generic cartoon creature and mummy image on the candy suckers that do not seem to have made it to stores at all this year. I seriously doubt we will ever see anything else from them in the way of other universal monsters or products such as Wolfman or Dracula and from the looks of it, the selection this year seems downsized (and on discount sale to boot) so they are likely trying to get rid of back stock of plates and what not and only offering a limited selection of new stuff this year. I wonder how long they will still do new licensed stuff?
I ate my dinner at Wienerschnitzel and asked them about Halloween prizes in the kids meals this year, last several years they had Frankenstein flashlights but the guy said, "Corporate has done away with toys we now give ice cream cones instead."
I don't know how far I trust a teenager to be in the know enough to make such pronouncements but it is looking grim.
Zurchers (a party type store with large Halloween selection) had the basic UM stuff including aggravating licensed costumes that look like crap of Frank, Wolfy, Bride and Mummy but nothing new.
Halloween City and Spirit (seasonal costume stores ) hadn't really unpacked their stuff yet.
Michaels and JoAnn's (Craft stores) didn't have anything really interesting. Piss on Hobby Lobby I don't shop there.
Quote from: SpeedierThantheGrave on August 30, 2016, 10:55:44 AM
Totally. I had to smile last year when I saw a very average looking (certainly not a creepy monster collector) mom and her too-cool-for-anything teenage daughter picking out the Frankenstein melamine plates and serving tray. So their products are definitely appealing to the general masses. Which means sales/incentive for them to keep innovating new monster goodies.
the manager said most of the UM stuff sold like crazy last year (within a week or two) and then he complained they didn't have any Halloween display beside the depleted stock of unsold cups, napkins and notepads for like half of September and most of October (by Mid October they replace it with Christmas crap anyway)
All kinds of mom types (their basic clientele) bought Franken-plates and serving trays for their Halloween soirees it seems.
Not exactly in a physical store, but new for this Halloween:
http://www.retroagogo.com/vac-tastic-plastic/ (http://www.retroagogo.com/vac-tastic-plastic/)
I have the metal Creature mask this company offers, and I'm very tempted by these masks.
George
Quote from: ravenloft on August 30, 2016, 11:17:46 PM
the manager said most of the UM stuff sold like crazy last year (within a week or two) and then he complained they didn't have any Halloween display beside the depleted stock of unsold cups, napkins and notepads for like half of September and most of October (by Mid October they replace it with Christmas crap anyway)
All kinds of mom types (their basic clientele) bought Franken-plates and serving trays for their Halloween soirees it seems.
Thanks for the heads up about world market as we have one here in NW Portland so I'll go check it out this weekend, they always have a good supply of Halloween treats (that and the Goodwill that's down the road).
Ian
Quote from: ramsey37 on September 01, 2016, 05:37:27 PM
Not exactly in a physical store, but new for this Halloween:
http://www.retroagogo.com/vac-tastic-plastic/ (http://www.retroagogo.com/vac-tastic-plastic/)
I have the metal Creature mask this company offers, and I'm very tempted by these masks.
George
You could put a tiny light inside to make the eyes glow.
Quote from: ramsey37 on September 01, 2016, 05:37:27 PM
I have the metal Creature mask this company offers, and I'm very tempted by these masks.
I like the metal Creature mask sign, but I'd rather put that money toward a real Ben Cooper mask. I have the BC Creature that was sold as a mask only, but I'd like to get one of the ones that came with the costume.
Here is something for Dracula fans:
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Blood of Life Dracula Wine Bottle Holder - $20.00 from Walmart
An odd choice of monster for this product design. Everyone knows Dracula never drinks... wine.
But you need to find one in a store. The shipping is outrageous.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Blood-Of-Life-Dracula-Vampire-Wine-Bottle-Holder/113213917?sourceid=csesh02959fc254199a4adca61d2eff89e6c0d1&wmlspartner=shoppingcom2&affcmpid=696647705&tmode=0000&veh=cse&sdc_id=1087324554829 (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Blood-Of-Life-Dracula-Vampire-Wine-Bottle-Holder/113213917?sourceid=csesh02959fc254199a4adca61d2eff89e6c0d1&wmlspartner=shoppingcom2&affcmpid=696647705&tmode=0000&veh=cse&sdc_id=1087324554829)
custom art wooden disk party garland at comic con
might be able to get it or prints from http://www.colungaart.com/ (http://www.colungaart.com/)
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc438/Mr_Incognito/IMG_4639.jpg)
Picked this up at the Jersey Fest
https://vimeo.com/181428454 (https://vimeo.com/181428454)
That looks cool 1/6thtoyz, too bad the mouth doesn't move a little also.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 03, 2016, 01:57:34 PM
Here is something for Dracula fans:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8747/29143131530_7b9f3793a5_b.jpg)
Blood of Life Dracula Wine Bottle Holder - $20.00 from Walmart
An odd choice of monster for this product design. Everyone knows Dracula never drinks... wine.
But you need to find one in a store. The shipping is outrageous.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Blood-Of-Life-Dracula-Vampire-Wine-Bottle-Holder/113213917?sourceid=csesh02959fc254199a4adca61d2eff89e6c0d1&wmlspartner=shoppingcom2&affcmpid=696647705&tmode=0000&veh=cse&sdc_id=1087324554829 (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Blood-Of-Life-Dracula-Vampire-Wine-Bottle-Holder/113213917?sourceid=csesh02959fc254199a4adca61d2eff89e6c0d1&wmlspartner=shoppingcom2&affcmpid=696647705&tmode=0000&veh=cse&sdc_id=1087324554829)
I want!!!
RE: Dracula wine bottle holder:
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 05, 2016, 10:24:02 AM
I want!!!
Maybe you could replace the wine bottle with one of those hospital blood bags.
Let us not forget our dog may want to join the fun of 10/31 . . .
(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/knightlydv/what%2045_zps8bxinanj.jpg)
There he is! I guess the neighbor's kid is missing by now.
Quote from: Mord on September 05, 2016, 12:31:46 PM
There he is! I guess the neighbor's kid is missing by now.
By the inch
it's a cinch.
One at a time in the moonlight.
No BBQ sauce required. Good doggy! hmjfym
Walmart has a bunch of horror movie t-shirts over in the Men's Dept.... Chucky, Halloween, Scream, Nightmare on Elm, Texas Chainsaw, Hellraiser, and I grabbed a Night of the Living Dead. And for $7.50, they're great even if you just need something to look cool at the junkyard. (I know I do!)
(http://i.imgur.com/5ndVqMT.jpg)
Quote from: SpeedierThantheGrave on September 06, 2016, 10:30:53 PM
Walmart has a bunch of horror movie t-shirts over in the Men's Dept.... Chucky, Halloween, Scream, Nightmare on Elm, Texas Chainsaw, Hellraiser, and I grabbed a Night of the Living Dead. And for $7.50, they're great even if you just need something to look cool at the junkyard. (I know I do!)
(http://i.imgur.com/5ndVqMT.jpg)
Wow, Walmart!!!!
I could use another NOTED Tshirt.
I have only seen generic Halloween items in my neck of the woods. I have the 2 Blu Rays sets preordered and waiting for the new Frankenstein figure. Bus as usually, Universal has nothing out for Halloween again this year.
Apparently will be swinging by my local Walmart this weekend to see what's ripe for horror shirts.
Wal-Mart also has these:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/52111978 (https://www.walmart.com/ip/52111978)
Quote from: EDITOR MFTV on September 08, 2016, 08:48:41 AM
Wal-Mart also has these:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/52111978 (https://www.walmart.com/ip/52111978)
Oh right on! Back to walmart!
Quote from: SpeedierThantheGrave on September 06, 2016, 10:30:53 PM
Walmart has a bunch of horror movie t-shirts over in the Men's Dept.... Chucky, Halloween, Scream, Nightmare on Elm, Texas Chainsaw, Hellraiser, and I grabbed a Night of the Living Dead. And for $7.50, they're great even if you just need something to look cool at the junkyard. (I know I do!)
(http://i.imgur.com/5ndVqMT.jpg)
Quote from: EDITOR MFTV on September 08, 2016, 08:48:41 AM
Wal-Mart also has these:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/52111978 (https://www.walmart.com/ip/52111978)
Off to Wal-Mart tonight! I've bought horror t-shrts there during Halloween season before and they do get some nice ones. Some that are the same thing that most places charge $20 for they sell for $7.50.
I hope I can score a copy of the Monster Mask sleep pants. Perfect item for me!
(https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/960eed63-3483-41e6-86c8-12a75fa7c72f_1.1b85ccc6329f323654e95aa9545efa23.jpeg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8714/29572926185_9d9cddc4b5_b.jpg)
Don't know how many members collect monster-themed Hot Wheels die-cast cars, but here are some new ones:
http://tinyurl.com/zua5h7k (http://tinyurl.com/zua5h7k)
I did not search for alternate sellers or do any price-comparison.
Are those real or customs? Hahaha. You can't buy them in stores, right?
Quote from: aura of foreboding on September 09, 2016, 07:23:22 PM
Are those real or customs? Hahaha. I'm assuming they are real and the line is called "Customs" because they are cars, but I want to be sure before I look for them in the store. >:D
I was wondering the same thing. But I know nothing about die-cast cars - so I thought I would throw this out to the other members to comment on.
Guys...?
They are custom made and not licensed by Universal. Heaven forbid they put out any collectable even at Halloween but it's OK. They care about all of their properties. HA! Feeling cynical today. Finally was able to go out for a while and went to a few stores to check Halloween items and absolutely no Universal anywhere. Back to EBay I guess.
Quote from: Universal Steve on September 11, 2016, 02:06:00 AM
They are custom made and not licensed by Universal.
So, no a real
Hot Wheels, either.
Too bad. :-\
I saw Lugosi Dracula paper plates at TJ Max.
Quote from: Corpse S. Chris on September 11, 2016, 05:48:35 PM
I saw Lugosi Dracula paper plates at TJ Max.
Did you notice if the were licensed and by whom?
No. I flipped it over to look at the price ($1.99), but I didn't note anything else. The front was a B&W headshot. I'll try to post a pic of it later.
That would be appreciated. I went to all the TJX stores in my area (TJ Maxx, Homegoods, and Marshall's). None had these plates! :(
I found them and the rest of the set on ebay.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/3pc-Set-Universal-Monsters-DRACULA-10-7-Paper-Plates-5-Napkins-BELA-LUGOSI-/232078525052?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.com/itm/3pc-Set-Universal-Monsters-DRACULA-10-7-Paper-Plates-5-Napkins-BELA-LUGOSI-/232078525052?nav=SEARCH)
Here is the company website.
https://paperproductsdesign.com/?s=Dracula+&post_type=product
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 12, 2016, 09:23:19 AM
What the heck is a "sniff"?
Yes. Inquiring minds want to know.
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 12, 2016, 09:23:19 AM
What the heck is a "sniff"?
It's a little box that reproduces the glorious smell of the undead when opened. They're really quite common.
I use to collect HWs. It LOOKS like a custom, by the packaging, but Ive been wrong before lol.
Quote from: Mord on September 12, 2016, 10:59:16 AM
It's a little box that reproduces the glorious smell of the undead when opened. They're really quite common.
Sounds delightful. Nothing like a generic smell of my dead Grandmother as a reminder of her passing, twenty plus
years ago. Haaaaa-haaaaaa! Now I HAVE heard of everything. Now I REALLY want this product. >:D
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 12, 2016, 11:57:01 AM
Sounds delightful. Nothing like a generic smell of my dead Grandmother as a reminder of her passing, twenty plus
years ago. Haaaaa-haaaaaa! Now I HAVE heard of everything. Now I REALLY want this product. >:D
Dude, I hope you realize that I was joking. I have no idea what a "sniff" is?
Quote from: Mord on September 12, 2016, 12:04:35 PM
Dude, I hope you realize that I was joking. I have no idea what a "sniff" is?
Hanky.
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on September 12, 2016, 12:25:39 PM
Hanky.
Ian
D'Oh! I shoulda clicked on the link! A box of tissues.
Quote from: Mord on September 12, 2016, 12:04:35 PM
Dude, I hope you realize that I was joking. I have no idea what a "sniff" is?
I knew your were, Mord. But the whole concept of a SNIFF box made me laugh. I was literally choking with laughter. ;D
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 12, 2016, 03:16:10 PM
I knew your were, Mord. But the whole concept of a SNIFF box made me laugh. I was literally choking with laughter. ;D
It's always a good idea to sniff the box first. ;)
Quote from: SpeedierThantheGrave on September 12, 2016, 04:30:48 PM
It's always a good idea to sniff the box first. ;)
It's just good manners, as far as I'm concerned.
Quote from: SpeedierThantheGrave on September 12, 2016, 04:30:48 PM
It's always a good idea to sniff the box first. ;)
Like the cork, before indulging in an unfamiliar wine.
I thought the local Lowe's did an exceptional job with their decoration display.
(http://i.imgur.com/B8xqy06.jpg)
Also while I was walking around downtown I found Lily randomly slapped on the back of a street sign. I love my little town!
(http://i.imgur.com/JRtDsDA.jpg)
I see Lowe's has a blow-up R2D2.
I've seen several places that have large, plush StarWars figures holding dishes, like servers. What do the have to do with Halloween, again?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 12, 2016, 05:03:09 PM
I see Lowe's has a blow-up R2D2.
I've seen several places that have large, plush StarWars figures holding dishes, like servers. What do the have to do with Halloween, again?
Ah....nevermind. I'm not getting started up again.
Quote from: Mord on September 12, 2016, 05:30:22 PM
Ah....never-ending. I'm not get started up again.
(http://i.imgur.com/v8Nz5bc.jpg)
Sad.
Quote from: Mord on September 12, 2016, 05:48:59 PM
Sad.
I hate to break it to ya pal....but I never see Frankenstein Dracula or the Wolfman at my door on beggar's night :'( :'(. Its Star Wars, Disney, Superheroes or Zombies. Sometimes Pirates. One kid scared the crap out of me last year by coming as a CNN reporter. Not even kidding. :angel:
Halloween is no longer for scary except to adults.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 12, 2016, 06:14:34 PM
I hate to break it to ya pal....but I never see Frankenstein Dracula or the Wolfman at my door on beggar's night :'( :'(. Its Star Wars, Disney, Superheroes or Zombies. Sometimes Pirates. One kid scared the crap out of me last year by coming as a CNN reporter. Not even kidding. :angel:
Halloween is no longer for scary except to adults.
Yikes!
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 12, 2016, 06:14:34 PM
I hate to break it to ya pal....but I never see Frankenstein Dracula or the Wolfman at my door on beggar's night :'( :'(. Its Star Wars, Disney, Superheroes or Zombies. Sometimes Pirates. One kid scared the crap out of me last year by coming as a CNN reporter. Not even kidding. :angel:
Halloween is no longer for scary except to adults.
That's exactly why my response was "sad". I hate the pussification of my favorite holiday.
Quote from: Mord on September 12, 2016, 07:00:30 PM
That's exactly why my response was "sad". I hate the pussification of my favorite holiday.
It is just the beginning.
The Amazing Criswell predicts: Witches, Ghosts and Goblins will no longer be a part of Hallowe'en. They will replaced with
effigies of politically correct characters. Such as, Gluten Free Fright Fred, Millennial Mad Maxx and Body Image Bulha.
Quote from: Corpse S. Chris on September 12, 2016, 07:50:13 AM
I found them and the rest of the set on ebay.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/3pc-Set-Universal-Monsters-DRACULA-10-7-Paper-Plates-5-Napkins-BELA-LUGOSI-/232078525052?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.com/itm/3pc-Set-Universal-Monsters-DRACULA-10-7-Paper-Plates-5-Napkins-BELA-LUGOSI-/232078525052?nav=SEARCH)
Cool. So glad that eBay is still ripping people off left and right.
Gotta keep checking at the TJX stores, I guess.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 12, 2016, 07:28:46 PM
It is just the beginning.
The Amazing Criswell predicts: Witches, Ghosts and Goblins will no longer be a part of Hallwe'en. They will replaced with
effigies of politically correct characters. Such as, Gluten Free Fright Fred, Millennial Mad Maxx and Body Image Bulha.
I may have to go on another thrill-kill murder spree. Enough is enough. "One day a real rain will come and wash all the scum off the streets " - Travis Bickle 1976
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 12, 2016, 07:28:46 PM
It is just the beginning.
The Amazing Criswell predicts: Witches, Ghosts and Goblins will no longer be a part of Hallwe'en. They will replaced with
effigies of politically correct characters. Such as, Gluten Free Fright Fred, Millennial Mad Maxx and Body Image Bulha.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's a hot one!!!
Quote from: aura of foreboding on September 12, 2016, 07:32:44 PM
Cool. So glad that eBay is still ripping people off left and right.
Gotta keep checking at the TJX stores, I guess.
That stuff is used too. Ketchup stains. ;D
Quote from: Dr Borgo on September 12, 2016, 08:22:23 PM
That stuff is used too. Ketchup stains. ;D
Nice avatar Dr. Borgo. Tor say "Time for go to bed". :angel: ;) ;)
Quote from: Mord on September 12, 2016, 07:36:35 PM
I may have to go on another thrill-kill murder spree. Enough is enough. "One day a real rain will come and wash all the scum off the streets " - Travis Bickle 1976
Mord are you familiar with Tool's "Aenema?"
Quote from: SpeedierThantheGrave on September 12, 2016, 08:49:13 PM
Mord are you familiar with Tool's "Aenema?"
I like Tool but it's been a while. Refresh my memory. The Clash also used that line on "Ghetto Defendant".
Quote from: Mord on September 12, 2016, 09:10:48 PM
I like Tool but it's been a while. Refresh my memory. The Clash also used that line on "Ghetto Defendant".
My pleasure. I just find myself muttering it a few times a week. Some highlights:
"Some say the end is near, Some say we'll see Armageddon soon.
I certainly hope we will, I sure could use a vacation from this bulls*** three ring circus sideshow of freaks here in this hopeless f***ing hole we call L.A. The only way to fix it is to flush it all away.
Fret for your figure and fret for your latte and fret for your lawsuit and fret for your hairpiece and fret for your Prozac and fret for your pilot and fret for your contract and fret for your car.
Some say a comet will fall from the sky, followed by meteor showers and tidal waves. Followed by fault lines that cannot sit still. Followed by millions of dumbfounded dip sh**s.
One great big festering neon distraction...
F*** these dysfunctional, insecure actresses."
Quote from: SpeedierThantheGrave on September 12, 2016, 09:27:24 PM
...F*** these dysfunctional, insecure actresses."
Well, aren't
you a little ray of sunshine on a cloudy day?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 12, 2016, 09:30:58 PM
Well, aren't you a little ray of sunshine on a cloudy day?
I'm a storm cloud haha
Quote from: SpeedierThantheGrave on September 12, 2016, 10:22:36 PM
I'm a storm cloud haha
Actually, I didn't
want a ray of sunshine today, thank you very much.
We are having one of our uncharacteristically grey, cloudy days in Southern California - and I'm loving it! Feels like we might be getting just that much closer to Halloween. The sporadic sounds of crows in the trees has made me feel nostalgic for this time of year all over again.
Sigh.
Mord.....
....and dig the Taxi Driver quote.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCEeAn6_QJo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCEeAn6_QJo)
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 12, 2016, 07:50:22 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's a hot one!!!
You lik'a ;D
Picked this up at Cost Plus World Market. Bought a set of coasters too. I can't walk into a store, see Frankenstein stuff and not walk out w/a few things.
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8202/29616652642_02ef64e6e2.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M88617)2016-09-16_04-53-15 (https://flic.kr/p/M88617) by geezer2014 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/66203961(*at*)N06/), on Flickr
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7793/29646538151_bf071d5c1f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MaLfVv)2016-09-16_04-52-44 (https://flic.kr/p/MaLfVv) by geezer2014 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/66203961(*at*)N06/), on Flickr
Same here. That 4 character tray is one helluva nice piece (the coaster tin is beautiful, too).
That try looks great, sitting there on your shelf!
Tried to get the tray last year but it was sold out. Better head over to my World Market and try again before it's too late!
Found this Yikes In the Yard 36" Generic Frankenstein Motion-ette in my local Walgreens Pharmacy.
He is very lightweight. His eyes light up red, music plays, he swivels his torso, swings his arms and his lower jaw moves. He dances and sings in time to "Come On baby, Let's Do the Twist" - But sings "Come On Monsters, It's Halloween."
The tag price is $34.99, but the cashier gave him to me for half price. (I'm not sure he was supposed to be included in the half-off items, but I didn't argue.)
Thought he was OK for $17.50.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8269/29569956300_5a529fd723_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5024/29569954520_731f624696_b.jpg)
He has BIG feet and is very stable. The only thing missing is electrodes on his neck. Think I'll find a couple bottle tops, paint them silver and glue them on.
Didn't see any others like him in the store. Didn't see this line of figures on Walgreens site when I looked. So have no idea what others Yikes In the Yard makes. This is a Walgreens exclusive.
I like him. Nice size too at 36". For $17.50 you can't go wrong.
Quote from: Gory Glenn on September 22, 2016, 06:22:37 PM
I like him. Nice size too at 36". For $17.50 you can't go wrong.
You could go wrong with
this Seller:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANIMATED-3-FOOT-FRANKENSTEIN-w-LANTERN-SINGING-DANCING-HALLOWEEN-DISPLAY-PROP-/182280840160?hash=item2a70c8e3e0:g:exgAAOSwFe5X0c1G (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANIMATED-3-FOOT-FRANKENSTEIN-w-LANTERN-SINGING-DANCING-HALLOWEEN-DISPLAY-PROP-/182280840160?hash=item2a70c8e3e0:g:exgAAOSwFe5X0c1G)
Of course, unlike mine, the one
he is selling is
"rare". I know it is because it says so right in the description.
(Evidently Shipping is rare in his parts, too.)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 22, 2016, 06:13:51 PM
Found this Yikes In the Yard 36" Generic Frankenstein Motion-ette in my local Walgreens Pharmacy. The tag price is $34.99, but the cashier gave him to me for half price. (I'm not sure he was supposed to be included in the half-off items, but I didn't argue.) Didn't see any others like him in the store. Didn't see this line of figures on Walgreens site when I looked. So have no idea what others Yikes In the Yard makes. This is a Walgreens exclusive.
Good deal! But I think the cashier misinterpreted the sale, the current one is "Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off" on Halloween decor. Oh well! At the four stores I've been to, I think I've noticed only one Frankenstein at each store, just an FYI to anyone else who might go on a monster hunt.
I bought a Hanging Ghoul girl in Wal Mart for $10. I don't have a picture but she looks really neat when unwrapped. It a tree hanging decoration.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 22, 2016, 09:17:20 PM
You could go wrong with this Seller:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANIMATED-3-FOOT-FRANKENSTEIN-w-LANTERN-SINGING-DANCING-HALLOWEEN-DISPLAY-PROP-/182280840160?hash=item2a70c8e3e0:g:exgAAOSwFe5X0c1G (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANIMATED-3-FOOT-FRANKENSTEIN-w-LANTERN-SINGING-DANCING-HALLOWEEN-DISPLAY-PROP-/182280840160?hash=item2a70c8e3e0:g:exgAAOSwFe5X0c1G)
Of course, unlike mine, the one he is selling is "rare". I know it is because it says so right in the description.
(Evidently Shipping is rare in his parts, too.)
See this sort of thing all the time. Here's one for a resin "Life Size" Frankenstein "bust". $12.00 at Michael's craft stores and it's made out plaster, not resin.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Frankenstein-Bust-Life-size-Halloween-/391562580856?hash=item5b2af2d378:g:tYQAAOSwQPlV8kD8 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Frankenstein-Bust-Life-size-Halloween-/391562580856?hash=item5b2af2d378:g:tYQAAOSwQPlV8kD8)
For all you Frankenstein boils and ghouls, Spirit has these mini carved pumpkins that light up. There's a witch and skull also. The light inside flickers like a flame.
(http://i.imgur.com/oaNSVct.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/MWAFiEw.jpg)
Quote from: SpeedierThantheGrave on September 23, 2016, 09:59:37 PM
For all you Frankenstein boils and ghouls, Spirit has these mini carved pumpkins that light up. There's a witch and skull also. The light inside flickers like a flame.
(http://i.imgur.com/oaNSVct.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/MWAFiEw.jpg)
A very nice find, indeed ! Cool.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 22, 2016, 09:17:20 PM
You could go wrong with this Seller:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANIMATED-3-FOOT-FRANKENSTEIN-w-LANTERN-SINGING-DANCING-HALLOWEEN-DISPLAY-PROP-/182280840160?hash=item2a70c8e3e0:g:exgAAOSwFe5X0c1G (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANIMATED-3-FOOT-FRANKENSTEIN-w-LANTERN-SINGING-DANCING-HALLOWEEN-DISPLAY-PROP-/182280840160?hash=item2a70c8e3e0:g:exgAAOSwFe5X0c1G)
Of course, unlike mine, the one he is selling is "rare". I know it is because it says so right in the description.
(Evidently Shipping is rare in his parts, too.)
So you don't think the lantern he's holding is worth $81.50? :P
Found a nice little item at my local Albertsons Super Market.
This 9ΒΌ" figure was located in the shelves facing the greeting card section. It is a premium from American Greeting Cards. It can be bought for $9.99 - or it is free with the purchase of 3 American Greeting Cards priced $2.99 or above. (Find any 3 $2.99 cards and get it for a buck cheaper - even if you throw the cards away.)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5221/29810552872_1a03c6c0e5_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8063/29630466830_1305b79afc_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5329/29810549472_ceb77728a8_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8208/29630458900_60bc01993c_b.jpg)
They must be some sort of plastic. If you thump them they make a dull sound not unlike papier mache, but they are very solid and strong - not ceramic.
The wood pattern of the coffin goes all the way around the figure so there are no blank sides. Nice for a free-standing figure or bookend. Cut a slot in the top and a round hole in the bottom and use as a piggy bank.
There are 2 other figures with this coffin-backed design. One is a Witch with a cauldron and the other is a Vampire who is stepping out from the coffin. (Sorry, I didn't have a camera with me in the store.)
The tags on these say they are distributed by Albertsons, so they may not be available from other retailers.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 25, 2016, 02:23:46 PM
(Find any 3 $2.99 cards and get it for a buck cheaper - even if you throw the cards away.)
Might as well pick out some cards that you'll use! Win Win!
I saw these at an Albertson's in another town last night. I went to the one closer to me earlier in the day, and they didn't have them!
Quote from: aura of foreboding on September 25, 2016, 03:33:25 PM
I saw these at an Albertson's in another town last night. I went to the one closer to me earlier in the day, and they didn't have them!
They don't always display them at the same spots. In past years, the American Greetings Cards premium figures were displayed at the ends of the card isles or candy isles, up high. Try looking around - or another Albertsons.
The ones I saw were in the middle of the Seasonal items isle, low down, almost hidden. Funny, they had about 10 each of the Witches and Vampires - but only 1 Frankenstein.
'Saw a new Zogone Studios mask today.
When you wear this mask, only your mouth and chin are exposed, as the mask provides the eyes and nose.
It's a homage to computer jocks who spend extra hours staring at their screens.
Thus a worn out big eye vibe...
(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/knightlydv/zag%209-25_zpsktuju3ps.jpg)
Zagone makes great masks. Nice designs, very good quality. Formally "Be Something Studios".
KMart is selling their own version of the Walgreens "Yikes In the Yard" 3 ft Generic Frankenstein Motion-ette. This one is wearing alternate clothing and is obviously from a catalog illustration. The KMart Frank is being sold under the "Totally Ghoul" label. (Don't know if the song is the same.)
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KMart's list price is $49.99, but can probably be had at a discount from that.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 27, 2016, 09:41:57 AM
KMart is selling their own version of the . . Frankenstein Motion-ette.
From green coats to blue pants!
Do you buy the unlicensed Frankie stuff?
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 27, 2016, 10:39:08 AM
From green coats to blue pants!
Do you buy the unlicensed Frankie stuff?
Of course, if it appeals to me - and is not too generic-looking.
This guy looks OK. Just needs electrodes. Those are easy to add. (And mine was only $17.50.)
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 27, 2016, 11:03:21 AM
Kinda what I figured.
I'm not waiting on Universal to get off the pot about licensing. If they don't want their cut of the action, then let the pirates take over and get it all.
I'm a fan of the monsters - not Universal executives.
Yes it is in stores
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Wow! :o
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 01, 2016, 11:07:11 PM
Wow! :o
The photo is at the Halloween Club in La Mirada, CA. Aisle 15 of a massive warehouse...
I haven't seen a store like that in years.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on October 02, 2016, 12:08:08 PM
I haven't seen a store like that in years.
Halloween Club is a whole different level in Halloween merchandise:
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They have 2 stores that are open all year long - plus seasonal stores that pop up this time every year:
http://www.halloweenclub.com/Locations (http://www.halloweenclub.com/Locations)
Looks like most of 'em are in SoCal. Maybe they will make their way up the coast. There used to be a cool Halloween Discount Shop in Sacramento. I remember it from a trip. I can't remember what it was called, but they had all kinds of vintage stuff. Granted, we didn't really call it "vintage" in 1997 considering a lot of the stuff was from the early '80s, but it was really cool... They sold stuff that regular stores no longer stocked. Really wish I knew the name.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on October 02, 2016, 07:36:23 PM
Looks like most of 'em are in SoCal. Maybe they will make their way up the coast....
Hard to support a seasonal specialty store of this size.
At least one of the 2 permanent stores is right next to the 5 Freeway. This is the major freeway that runs the length of our very long state. It also is traveled daily by commuters from the southern bedroom communities that supply workers to Los Angeles. Much of their commute is slow (or stationary) "rush hour" traffic. The Halloween Club signs and displays get an awful lot of free exposure 24 hours a day.
It is always fun to drive by during the Christmas season and see all the brightly lit Halloween displays.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 02, 2016, 08:47:54 PM
Hard to support a seasonal specialty store of this size.
At least one of the 2 permanent stores is right next to the 5 Freeway. This is the major freeway that runs the length of our very long state. It also is traveled daily by commuters from the southern bedroom communities that supply workers to Los Angeles. Much of their commute is slow (or stationary) "rush hour" traffic. The Halloween Club signs and displays get an awful lot of free exposure 24 hours a day.
It is always fun to drive by during the Christmas season and see all the brightly lit Halloween displays.
We have I-5 up the coast too. ;D I use it every day.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on October 02, 2016, 09:22:33 PM
We have I-5 up the coast too. ;D I use it every day.
This southern stretch is surrounded by wall-to-wall towns. They have all built out to the point that it is impossible to tell when you have left one town and entered another.
Maybe being spread out is too much hassle for the owners. They only do the additional stores on a seasonal basis, like Spirit.
You very close to San Francisco? Seems like that would be a good area for a similar store.
I wish they had them all over the country, so everyone could have access. (But I also wish manufacturers made more varied, and better, product for them to stock.)
Nope. Not in Cali. Way up the coast. But we could use one in Seattle or Portland. I'd be willing to drive a bit to see one, just not all the way to LA. hahaha
Fortunately, that population density hasn't really taken over 5 up here, but it's coming... No doubt of that. Still, I want to see this place at least once.
Quote from: The Batman on October 01, 2016, 07:42:24 PM
Yes it is in stores
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Holy wow!!!
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 02, 2016, 08:47:54 PM
Hard to support a seasonal specialty store of this size.
At least one of the 2 permanent stores is right next to the 5 Freeway. This is the major freeway that runs the length of our very long state. It also is traveled daily by commuters from the southern bedroom communities that supply workers to Los Angeles. Much of their commute is slow (or stationary) "rush hour" traffic. The Halloween Club signs and displays get an awful lot of free exposure 24 hours a day.
It is always fun to drive by during the Christmas season and see all the brightly lit Halloween displays.
Fun place to visit. I always go there at least once a year especially in October. Mask prices are a bit high but the selection is amazing.
I bought a $4 electric, plastic but old fashion looking candle. It's black and the light bulb is orange. It's a nice decoration but it also makes a cool night light.
Greetings- I just found a 5 foot, "Paper Jointed Cutout" at DOLLAR TREE. "Imported by "Greenbrier International." It has no specific name (Mine would be "Vampire Woman in a purple dress"), but it is definitely based on an image of Yvonne DeCarlo as LILY MUNSTER with her streak of white hair among the black. (Sorry, no photo) i looked thru the stack and noted no other "MUNSTER"-related figures.
Quote from: drmark7 on October 04, 2016, 12:19:28 AM
Greetings- I just found a 5 foot, "Paper Jointed Cutout" at DOLLAR TREE. "Imported by "Greenbrier International." It has no specific name (Mine would be "Vampire Woman in a purple dress"), but it is definitely based on an image of Yvonne DeCarlo as LILY MUNSTER with her streak of white hair among the black. (Sorry, no photo) i looked thru the stack and noted no other "MUNSTER"-related figures.
So I'm not the only one? I saw that yesterday, when I went with my daughter that she reminded me of Lily. I need to pick that up, when I go to dollar tree later.
Quote from: Haunted hearse on October 07, 2016, 04:22:55 PM
So I'm not the only one? I saw that yesterday, when I went with my daughter that she reminded me of Lily. I need to pick that up, when I go to dollar tree later.
Didn't I read about her originally on this forum? I picked her up in August. Thought for sure we had a thread about it here.
Sorry if these have already been posted but I didn't see them in the thread. I found these at Kroger yesterday, they are selling for $20 each. They are made out of a kind of chalky ceramic. I didn't buy one only because the chins were kind of chipped up. I'm hoping to find a better example at a different Kroger.
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Welcome to the UMA, Diggertex !
Neat find! It's amazing where some things turn up.
World Market currently has most (if not all) of their Frankenstein merchandise for sale half price, if anyone is interested.
Quote from: nospillblood on October 11, 2016, 01:09:14 PM
World Market currently has most (if not all) of their Frankenstein merchandise for sale half price, if anyone is interested.
Always good to get a heads-up!
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 11, 2016, 01:10:55 PM
Always good to get a heads-up!
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I was in Kinney's today and bought a clear, plastic skull mug. They also had a larger, pitcher sized skull of the same design.
Quote from: nospillblood on October 11, 2016, 01:09:14 PM
World Market currently has most (if not all) of their Frankenstein merchandise for sale half price, if anyone is interested.
I shall have to go and get the graveyard pillow tomorrow.
house window clings
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A friend purchased this one and it is MUCH LARGER than life size, so it would be good for a 2nd story window
- it's called the Menacing Mummy
the cling has a gap in the center, so it needs to have a window pane to conceal the gap as shown
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'Saw more cool stuff today.
Within a week or two more I will have a ton of photos of Halloween stuff and Halloween porch and lawn displays. More neighbors are getting there stuff up an in some cases one house takes ALL WEEKEND to unload their boxes and set up everything.
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Bad hair day...
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If anyone is going to World Market for the half off sale you may want to call ahead.
Our store was not doing that today.
7 Eleven has these cool jack o'lantern Slurpee cups. They're larger than they seem in pictures, and probably hold about 24oz. And then you can pick up a GID zombie straw to slurp it down with!
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Quote from: Gory Glenn on October 12, 2016, 04:40:55 PM
Bad hair day...
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I'll say! Looks like he's sporting Gene Wilder's hair from "Young Frankenstein".
At least his can be combed. Sammy Davis Blacula's couldn't. :angel:
Quote from: Jimi Bat on October 12, 2016, 09:09:40 PM
If anyone is going to World Market for the half off sale you may want to call ahead.
Our store was not doing that today.
Same here in Southern Cal. Went yesterday and everything is regular price. They had a lot of everything in stock except the metal tray, only a couple left of that piece.
That was a One Day Only sale on the 11th at World Market.
If you're close to one, it pays to join their email club: regular 30% off coupons, plus beer and snack sales. ;D
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Quote from: SpeedierThantheGrave on October 13, 2016, 11:00:34 AM
That was a One Day Only sale on the 11th at World Market.
Thanks for the info. :)
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Cheese at Walmart
Walmart!
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Since this is obviously a popular thread, I'll throw in my two cents. I haven't seen a whole lot of things literally in stores this year for Halloween that have peeked my interest. However, most of you know that I'm very hard to please when it comes to modern Halloween merchandise. Among the things that interested me in stores this year include but are not limited to:
1. Trick or Treat Studios Gremlins Stripe mask at my local costume shop.
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2. Trick or Treat Studios Krampus mask at my local costume shop.
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3. Airblown Inflatable Jack Skellington at Walmart. Someone should be suing Walmart for false advertising, as they have a Jack Skellington inflatable on display with a price of $28.99, but they don't actually have it for sale... Seriously, who does this?
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And that's about it. I could be forgetting a few things, so I'll update this post if I think of anything else.
I really dig the new take on the Krampus character as well as the new TOTS mask. Very cool and scary.
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another recent photo I took
which would look better in much lower light
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Quote from: Gory Glenn on October 14, 2016, 06:22:22 PM
I really dig the new take on the Krampus character as well as the new TOTS mask. Very cool and scary.
I agree. I'm glad that someone finally made a "definitive" Krampus film. Plus it gives me something new to look forward to come Christmas time.
Quote from: The Batman on October 14, 2016, 08:37:55 PM
another recent photo I took
which would look better in much lower light
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Thanks for that fine pic, The Batman. Contrary to what others outside of this forum might be saying, I think TOTS did a fine job with their Stripe mask. My only complaint would be the size of the ears, but it's a great mask otherwise.
Quote from: The Batman on October 14, 2016, 08:37:55 PM
another recent photo I took
which would look better in much lower light
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Is this closer?
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slightly darker looks better, too
Some folks pick the wrong dentist:
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a few more recent shots
and many more shots to come, after dozens of neighbors finish their lawn and porch displays
hmjfym LOVE LOVE LOVE hmjfym this fine time of the year
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A parody version of Monster Mash that points out the difference between modern horror and classic horror.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx1mboWYn0c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx1mboWYn0c)
Wow, did that resonate!
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Went back to World Cost Plus Market for the pillow
Today only, World Market once again has all halloween and frankenstein merch 50% off.
Also the cafeteria will be serving Salisbury steak and tater tots for lunch.
This concludes your morning announcements. Have a great day!
TATER TOTS!!!!!.......now your talkin'.
Quote from: SpeedierThantheGrave on October 19, 2016, 06:13:14 AM
Today only, World Market once again has all halloween and frankenstein merch 50% off.
Also the cafeteria will be serving Salisbury steak and tater tots for lunch.
This concludes your morning announcements. Have a great day!
Thanks for the heads up. Picked up the BoF tray for 5 bucks and the Glenn Strange HoF pillow for 10. :)
Quote from: Mord on October 19, 2016, 02:39:02 PM
TATER TOTS!!!!!.......now your talkin'.
I'm a French fry man, myself.
Quote from: Gory Glenn on October 19, 2016, 03:25:16 PM
Thanks for the heads up. Picked up the BoF tray for 5 bucks and the Glenn Strange HoF pillow for 10. :)
Yay! I'm useful! You're welcome, Gory Glenn!
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 19, 2016, 03:45:43 PM
I'm a French fry man, myself.
You mean "freedom fries", right?
Quote from: Mord on October 19, 2016, 06:13:06 PM
You mean "freedom fries", right?
Actually, I meant Pommes Frites.
A lawn display in my area. 'Used a light up pumpkin head for his full size lawn greeter. I want to meet anyone that loves Halloween enough to make this for the neighborhood to enjoy, indeed...
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'Hoping to get a night time shot of this with the head lit up of course.
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My parents raised 2 kids, including me who wants to watch horror movies and sci-fi and adventure movies all day long. While my brother cares only about watching sports all day.
Quote from: The Batman on October 21, 2016, 12:47:44 AM
A lawn display in my area. 'Used a light up pumpkin head for his full size lawn greeter. I want to meet anyone that loves Halloween enough to make this for the neighborhood to enjoy, indeed...
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'Hoping to get a night time shot of this with the head lit up of course.
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My parents raised 2 kids, including me who wants to watch horror movies and sci-fi and adventure movies all day long. While my brother cares only about watching sports all day.
Not being a sports fan, being stuck in a room with one, strikes me as real horror.
Wow did they have the mini carved pumpkins this year? I was able to get the Witch and Frankenstein off ebay!
would love to have OR see what the skull looks like
I found a mini Carved pumpkin SKULL, pretty dang cool.... now that photobucket has taken a dump and Tiny pic is out of business
how are you guys posting photos?
Quote from: hugohernandez on October 11, 2019, 03:37:56 PM
I found a mini Carved pumpkin SKULL, pretty dang cool.... now that photobucket has taken a dump and Tiny pic is out of business
how are you guys posting photos?
I use Flickr.