Masks are fun to look at, whether being worn or displayed on a sale rack.
On entering the dealers room at Midsummer Scream last weekend, I encountered
someone wearing a TrickorTreat Frankenstein. He must've just purchased it
since the tag was still attached >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/923/7EtTqA.jpg)
TrickorTreatStudios' official table was but a few steps away. They've finally added
a Mole People mask to their display. This was a first for me >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/923/3Q7jJZ.jpg)
'Looks like they darkened the paint on their Wolfman, far left. 'Much better, I think >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/922/aZug2k.jpg)
Jasper Andersen also had a table at the show. On display was a copy of the
Wolfman he sculpted for ToTS which he custom finished in DPS Calendar
style. It'd be worth buying one just to hit him up for a repaint >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/923/6urwPD.jpg)
'Mystery mask at the Chaney Entertainment booth. 'Obviously the Ape Man from
A Blind Bargain (1922) but does anybody know who made it? I didn't see one
in the ToTS catalog >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/922/95Ia2G.jpg)
I'll add more pics as I take them in coming months. For now, reply with images
of your own. All the best dressed monsters wear masks!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/922/DuYhGz.jpg)
Great photos
I realky dig that Chaney mask.
Quote from: Dr.Terror on August 01, 2022, 11:28:10 PM
Blind Bargain ape man.
I thought that was a Lugosi/Drac. LOL
Can't say I'm a fan of the eye black on those Franks; I prefer the more subtle paint on my copy. But the darker Wolf Man looks great.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50542886162_854475356c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2k1ivaL)
'Plenty of fun stuff to see at Son of Monsterpalooza this weekend:
Mr Cooper was away from his table when I walked up but his masks
were at full attention along with two young and lovely stand-ins >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/923/E1eYCi.jpg)
The fellow at Haunted Harvest Novelties said he based the look of his
"Frankenstein" mask on a T-shirt I happened to be wearing >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/924/zhpdRL.jpg)
MonsterMan told me what the "37" means: some sort of designation
while he was in the military >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/923/nToR1l.jpg)
The selection at Best Little Horror House was so extensive, I needed two shots to get it all >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/ou1qPy.jpg) (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/SwfbmL.jpg)
It's a tradition for me to grab a shot of MooreMonsters' Gillman mask.
I wonder why they always keep it on the floor during shows >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/924/QpoZFX.jpg)
MabryMonsters was right next to Trick or Treat Studios. I especially liked
Justin's take on Distortions' "Rotted Corpse", made with Ed's blessing >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/nFTeey.jpg) (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/9yxzez.jpg)
The ToTS table seemed a little light on masks this year, and so close to Halloween too >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/H8YA1R.jpg) (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/4We7JE.jpg)
All of KC's masks were wearable except for the two on opposite ends:
Jack from "The Shining" and Disneyland's "Abominable Snowman" >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/924/iEOzSO.jpg)
To leave your hearts aglow: "Dr Druid" from the Verne Langdon table >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/924/fOiGfo.jpg)
If you have more mask pics taken at this or any conventions, they're always welcome.
I see Justin Mabry was at the TOTS table.
Quote from: Sir Masksalot on August 01, 2022, 01:40:57 PM
Jasper Andersen also had a table at the show. On display was a copy of the
Wolfman he sculpted for ToTS which he custom finished in DPS Calendar
style. It'd be worth buying one just to hit him up for a repaint >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/923/6urwPD.jpg)
Hey, that's me!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/Xp29PO.jpg)
'Lots to see at this weekend's show >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/924/DHtsDx.jpg) (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/924/E1BAxE.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/fPke8T.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/udVv0z.jpg)
A custom painted Snake Mummy was seen moldering at the MabryMonsters table.
If it does become a ToTS mask, it will probably be finished in DPS production colors >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/PJCDy0.jpg)
There was a really awesome ToTS Creature nearby, finished by Russ Lukich.
I believe that's Mr L himself lurking behind it >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/sEkWPP.jpg)
This company, with offices in California and Florida, owns the Topstone name but not
the characters. It's hoped that a licensing arrangement can be worked out with ToTS >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/ijtWCK.jpg)
I'd like to see someone try wearing that mask of the ALIEN Queen! >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/PDaiDK.jpg)
Mike Scott ought to get a kick out of this "teen idol" Creature,
breaking hearts at the Best Little Horror House display >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/wvHcB6.jpg)
CreatureFeatures has launched a kickstarter campaign for their upcoming book about The Halloween Society,
with proposed cover art on display as well as many HSCCE mask editions >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/924/YnX9tg.jpg) (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/922/NxoeiW.jpg)
There were some terror-ific masks worn by the attendees themselves;
only wish I could've chased them all down for pictures >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/923/iadcU3.jpg) (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/924/ZeEuj2.jpg)
Did you catch sight of any scary cool masks at Monsterpalooza 2023?
Reply with pics of them, lest I dispatch these she-demons to plague you!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/dPci28.jpg)
Thanks for sharing, Sir! It's almost like being there.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/31nAQ3.jpg)
'A peek inside The Halloween Society room at Son of Monsterpalooza 2023 >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/924/uWkrXC.jpg) (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/924/oB4wU5.jpg)
'The incredible selection at Ghoulish Productions >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/BC6KNb.jpg)
Check out their new "SteamPunk Frankenstein". That's one of its hands at the bottom >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/IBHnWS.jpg)
Is that "Dr. Gogol" near the TV screen in the 2nd pic?
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 14, 2023, 03:41:01 AM
Is that "Dr. Gogol" near the TV screen in the 2nd pic?
Yes, one of The Halloween Society's unreleased editions.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/170/hsgogolup9.png)
Quote from: Sir Masksalot on October 14, 2023, 12:06:04 PM
Yes, one of The Halloween Society's unreleased editions.
Too bad. He's pretty cool!
'A fellow monster kid, happy with his new ToTS Creature mask >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/93idmB.jpg)
The final event at Son of Monsterpalooza yesterday was the Jack Pierce panel.
Discussing his life and career at Universal were three makeup FX professionals >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/jisl7q.jpg)
One of them brought along a prop head of Frankenstein '31 which sat on
a chair next to Craig Reardon during the presentation >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/W2H0Ai.jpg)
I could hardly wait to move in for close-ups of it and got my chance
when the speeches were over >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/GWhWom.jpg)
I later learned it was made by Scott Stoddard and others at Legacy Effects.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/xF1uQE.jpg)
Nice photos, Sir!
Thanks Sir Masksalot for the fantastic photographs of the October show. The "Monsterpalooza" and "Son of Monterpalooza" events always appear to be such fun. I was unable to find good coverage of the either show this year on any of the other monster forums. So your photographs of both events are very much appreciated. Hopefully someday before I'm planted... I will make it one of these incredible events.
I especially enjoyed seeing the photos of the Legacy Karloff Frankenstein 1931 bust. That is quite an impressive piece. It is a Frankenstein lover's dream to be sure.
The Halloween Society display photos are also some of my favorites that you posted. Those historic pieces are just so cool. The Fredric March "Mr. Hyde" is still the best creepy likeness to date of the character in my opinion.
Here are a few more photos of the bust from the Legacy FX's website from some years ago. I saved these pictures for my archives. All of the photos of the silicone Karloff Frankie have now been removed from their website. I will post them here on the UMA site so they can live on. From what I recall reading at the time Legacy FX' made several of these special Karloff 31' silicone busts for a charity project. They even duplicated Karloff's large pupil eyes in their finishing which was neat.
Thanks again Sir for the always great photos and information. Happy Halloween to all! tynhrt
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53273953165_3dd6a9cabb.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2paCWeT) (https://flic.kr/p/2paCWeT) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/60402286(*at*)N08/)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53273843869_7ae7695203.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2paCnKt) (https://flic.kr/p/2paCnKt)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53273953300_bc7a2c010e.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/60402286(*at*)N08//url) (https://flic.kr/p/2paCWhd) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/60402286(*at*)N08/)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53272598732_3b54b1317b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pavZBA) (https://flic.kr/p/2pavZBA) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/60402286(*at*)N08/)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53273770708_3e3640db1a.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2paC115)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/wID0qc.jpg)
There were masks galore at Monsterpalooza 2024 last weekend >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/8WiHgw.jpg)
IMHOTEP at the "LabRats Inc" table >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/VjDHb0.jpg)
"Mabry Monsters" had a small selection of custom-finished masks for sale
including a reworked Shock Monster and GS Frankenstein >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/nInycB.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/8xqt3P.jpg)
A ToTS Creature for sale at "Monsters In Motion" >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/VS8kdD.jpg)
Matango and friends at "Kaiju-Jitsu" >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/3NeQeQ.jpg)
A "Traveler Trading Co" Frankenstein for sale, quite an unusual sighting >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/Y8warK.jpg)
Close-ups of DonCon/DPS masks in the 'Palooza Museum >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/922/cC3RKE.jpg) (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/922/RxLFaV.jpg)
Someone brought in a vintage DPS Wolfman, likely dating back to the late 1960s;
stiff as a plank but otherwise intact >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/7Is2Pq.jpg)
That DonCon mask display was awesome! Really cool to see the picture of the vintage Wolfman, too. Would that blood have been original? I don't think I've seen one like that before besides the calendar photo of the "A" sculpt.
I'm glad the DonCon display is still being used! I got to see it in person at DonCon and you can tell an awful lot of work went into it. It would've been a shame to be a one-and-done sort of thing.
Quote from: Mr_Chicken on June 14, 2024, 01:20:10 AMthe picture of the vintage Wolfman, too. Would that blood have been original?
I can't really tell if it's blood or just over-painted lips. Now then ...
On to Dealers Room pics from the MidSummer Scream show last weekend >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/ZA8yPH.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/0lv3i9.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/xsBmfZ.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/5RXPUY.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/zVJWlR.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/Td2LLs.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/l1SHqI.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/dIcZvA.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/z4b4gP.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/LSvM7X.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/TRa0R1.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/dMnBTY.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/joQlXG.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/sM40Qj.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/1yZZ20.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/7AE1FN.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/pYJAFM.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/Gev1K1.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/u1SPiL.jpg)
Let's see... I'll take that one... and that one... and gimme those two over there...
Thanks Sir for the always wonderful pictures. I really like some of the masks from "Haunted Harvest".
I see a lack of monsters in the recent batch of photos. Have the copywright owners been cracking down?
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/fUDgj0.jpg)
There were only two vendors selling masks at HorrorCon L.A. this weekend but I got shots of both for us.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/320x240q70/923/BC8cXH.jpg) (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/320x240q70/923/G5t6lg.jpg)
'A wide variety of masks for sale yesterday at creepIEcon/aftermath, Ontario CA >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/922/m0SwdB.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/924/eDNdeU.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/320x240q70/923/w8JWHD.jpg) (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/320x240q70/924/dGoLyu.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/923/Dhg168.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/922/HoUNqn.jpg)
Somebody later bought one of those "Jaws" masks and modeled it for us >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/320x240q70/923/0ONMFk.jpg) (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/320x240q70/924/bj0lnX.jpg)
Do you know who makes this Creature mask?
Quote from: Sir Masksalot on September 23, 2024, 09:27:58 AM(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/923/Dhg168.jpg)
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 23, 2024, 12:21:36 PMDo you know who makes this Creature mask?
This is the best I can do, General >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/oOGUzp.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/mXsAVy.jpg)
As far as masks go, the dealers room at Monsterpalooza 2025
looked more like a Museum!
Due to technical issues, I may have to break up my coverage
into separate posts so bear with me ...
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/J9OSLr.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/vA4v8b.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/ij5DUY.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/HTOwIc.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/zTBQjO.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/wXVIak.jpg)
'A couple of Creatures for Mike Scott >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/dqMRn0.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/cYdfvD.jpg)
... and now we arrive at Justin Mabry's booth >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/fqL10g.jpg)
I like that "Erik" in the lower left corner, custom finished in green >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/Qi4Aju.jpg)
Justin's son actually made that HM-inspired mask, plus the top hat >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/U0ZvT1.jpg)
That is one weird Creature / Robo Creature! ;D
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 04, 2025, 12:38:03 PMThat is one weird Creature / Robo Creature! ;D
There's a vinyl toy of that, among other merch.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on June 04, 2025, 10:29:17 PMThere's a vinyl toy of that, among other merch.
Think I'll pass on that one. It's got a weird eyeball, too.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/xJW8tQ.jpg)
In my obsessive effort to take pictures of every mask I see,
here are the latest from last weekend's convention in Long
Beach CA:
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/0zupf7.jpg)
FearFace FX >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/oO5hsX.jpg)
Inferno Effects >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/iSwE4R.jpg)
Sin City Props >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/3S9lze.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/h4lflD.jpg)
'Always a great selection at Ghoulish Productions >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/xk796z.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/bjMq26.jpg)
Haunted Memories laid the nostalgia on thick with restored versions
of the masks/costumes of our youth >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/Un2ikK.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/XWA173.jpg)
I saw this "Pazuzu" mask at Eileen Dietz's signing table,
made by a Mexican craftsman >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/32eyEu.jpg)
Not long after, someone loped past wearing a TrickorTreat "Wolfman" mask >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/5ZVOsK.jpg)
Speaking of ToTS, two new reissues of former Don Post masks loomed
for sale at their booth. If only I had space at home for them ...
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/Row9o9.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/eUBdwT.jpg)
There was plenty of mask action at last weekend's convention.
The new "Johann Sebastian Bork" mask that I mentioned earlier
was accompanied by a bust, cast off an original from Mr Langdon's
personal collection >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/923/ladVVN.jpg)
This marvelous "Sydney Greenstreet" mask was spotted lurking at the
Midi-Evil Studios table, the work of prolific sculptress Pat Newman >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/xCeSP2.jpg)
Wacky '60s-era aliens at Dimensional Designs >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/921/J0TdBw.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/BgXC87.jpg)
Quote from: Sir Masksalot on October 15, 2025, 09:55:18 AMThis marvelous "Sydney Greenstreet" mask was spotted
Just needs a Peter Lorre mask to go with it. ;D
Quote from: Sir Masksalot on October 15, 2025, 09:55:18 AMWacky '60s-era aliens at Dimensional Designs >
Outer Limits alien and 3 Stooges Martians. What's the one between those two?
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 15, 2025, 11:29:42 AMJust needs a Peter Lorre mask to go with it. ;D
Outer Limits alien and 3 Stooges Martians. What's the one between those two?
You mean between the 3 Stooges Martians? That is also from The Outer Limits... The Chameleon episode.
Son of Monsterpalooza, continued:
'The selection at Halloween Discounters >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/YxSHT9.jpg)
'The usual grandstand of masks at Immortal >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/F5ImAZ.jpg)
'A limited selection at Underworld Subroxxa. That Frankenstein mask
can also been seen at Spirit Halloween stores this season >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/F5flWZ.jpg)
Thats the Tinsley Transfers Frank mask. Not bad but 31 Frank makes for an extremely boring mask. I wish companies wouldn't do that version. Be nice to see a mass produced Bride Frank.