Hi UMA soldiers! Greetings from bee-yoo-tee-full downtown Burbank, CA.
SO much going on this weekend at Monsterpalooza! I thought I'd take a second to show just a few pics for now (I'll have more, and more time to load them up and so on, when I get home later in the week). Everyone is so incredibly nice, friendly, and fun to hang with.
First up, the giant Kong figure they unveiled yesterday:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/sclerismockrey/IMG_0019.jpg)
The above was based on a smaller maquette that Marcel Delgado and the team from the original Kong designed... and that maquette was reproduced as well:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/sclerismockrey/IMG_0016.jpg)
Got to meet our own Perry Shields, and saw his incredible one-man tribute to Jack Pierce. It was very funny, and very informative. And rather touching.
Here he is with Pierce's best friend, Karloff, in the classic test make-up photo:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/sclerismockrey/IMG_0052.jpg)
And here's a close up of the incredible job the folks at Cinema Makeup School did for Perry's transformation into Pierce:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/sclerismockrey/IMG_0056.jpg)
And finally (for this post anyway) there is an incredible bust at the talented Casey Wong's table... and I thought it would be fitting to end this post with this unreal tribute to Uncle Forry:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/sclerismockrey/IMG_0053.jpg)
I'm not the best photographer, and there is so much happening that it's a little overwhelming, but I did want to get you some pics and report that it's a really astounding event going on. I'll have more soon!
The 'Palooza calls!
Mike C.
I see FM is set up there. Is Ray Ferry among the attendees?
Perry looks great! Very glad to see these fine photos of him right off the bat! More photos, more photos-- Another friend will be making an appearance there--Lucy Chase Williams, the Vincent Price scholar--maybe someone can get a pic of her?
Thanks, Mike, for posting the photos. This has been one of the MOST fun weekends I've had in a LONG time. Seeing so many friends and acquaintances, being overwhelemed by the BEAUTY of the sculptures and artwork, and impressed by how KIND everyone is...I am proud to be a part of this culture.
Danny's house was great...again, meeting new friends and enjoying the company of like souls. Thank you to everyone for your giving spirits!
Sara Karloff and Sparky dropped by on Saturday. What a treat to see them! Verne Langdon is a sweet bear of a man...loved meeting him for the first time.
And a special shout-out to the Chaney family...a nicer group you'll never meet. Wonderful individuals, all.
Missed you, Robert, George, Brother Tim...one day soon...
Ahhh...back to real life soon...
I'm at home now with some visitors. Richard and Angie Olson are here and want to say hello to everyone.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c346/JimBertges/Monsterpalozza%2009/100_9013.jpg)
The best thing about these shows is meeting friends you've never met before, but you've known for a good while.
Hello everybody,
Just got back from Monsterpalooza...of course my son had to be there to reprenent the UMA..still don't know hot to put pics up, so here's link to my flickr..enjoy! and thanks to Dan...it was nice to finally meet a fellow UMA member!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bron444sol/sets/72157602763599855/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bron444sol/sets/72157602763599855/)
Quote from: typhooforme on May 30, 2009, 01:39:09 PM
Perry looks great! Very glad to see these fine photos of him right off the bat! More photos, more photos-- Another friend will be making an appearance there--Lucy Chase Williams, the Vincent Price scholar--maybe someone can get a pic of her?
I did Robert, and I'll post it here once I get back into my hometown. She sends you her very best, and was delighted to 'hear' from you. Her discussion of Price's career was just dynamite. A very nice lady!
Mike C.
Thanks for the pics Mike!
Here's a link to my PhotoBucket album of the show.
http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c346/JimBertges/Monsterpalozza%2009/ (http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c346/JimBertges/Monsterpalozza%2009/)
Have fun.
I was able to get there on Sunday for a while and hang out. It was great to be able to meet Verne Langdon and tell him how I was inspired by reading his interviews in Cult Movies and Box of Monsters. He's one of those larger than life characters.
It was also cool to meet Kerry Gammill and talk with him and finally also meet Frank Dietz and chat. Also saw Sam "Modpro" and Richard "Gutridge" again and said a quick "hey" to Dan Roebuck! Lots of fun to see everyone and all the great displays there.
Great pictures Jim and Marsha! And Mike!
Great photos everyone! I love the fullsizr Frank and Drac figures. This image of Boris in the make-up chair is really creepy:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3614/3584320992_51dee31f0b.jpg?v=0)
Andy
I was only able to be there for a couple of hours on Saturday but it was great meeting a few of my fellow UMA mates!
Did Thomas Kuntz and Mike Hill show up? I was looking forward to meeting them as I have several of their models I've built or will be building.
It was nice seeing things like Forry's autographed Dracula book, the Dracula ring he got from Bela and the scarab ring from the Mummy. Things I've read about for years and years in FMF.
Hope to meet more of you soon! Michael aka mjbare
Mike Hill was there, but I didn't see Thomas Kuntz. That doesn't mean he didn't show up.
It was great to see you, too, however briefly. I hope this show holds up and reappears next year.
I missed Mike and I missed Tom but I did see and talk to Jim (nice seeing you, Jim). Also a bunch of other guys.
I thought it was a GREAT show. My God, they really went all out. The displays... extraordinary. The Museum was the most amazing thing I've ever seen. The dealer tables were packed with so much eye candy that it boggled the mind. I was only able to attend for about three hours on Saturday but I loved every minute of it.
Kit wise, I think there were only about seven tables selling kits. But the contest had a pretty good turn out with 43 entries (not bad for a first show where the contest wasn't announced until a couple of months ago). Which shows me that there is still a strong kit interest on the west coast. Hopefully, if the show continues, we'll see more kit sellers, builders and buyers attend the show.
If possible, and if the show continues next year I DO want to get a table.
I've gone to a lot of shows over the years and I have to say I've never seen anything like the museum that was presented here.
The bottom line for me as an attendee... ten out of ten. Great time.
Great pictures all of you.Man oh man that looks like something I'd be willing to travel to the West Coast for.Any talk of next years show?
Yes indeed, the Museum, and the show in general, were amazing!!! It's funny, I spoke with Mike Hill about the Karloff in the makeup chair and he wasn't happy with it!!! He thought it could be better. I guess that's the mark of a great artist; never satisfied!
I REALLY hope the show did well enough for a repeat next year, as it was one of the best shows I have attended. I thought the coolest thing was that everyone seemed to be mingling and chatting with everyone else. I got to speak with a lot of the artists at the show and was truly inspired!
Please Elliot, you gotta do this again next year! :)
Mr. Tucky,
Gosh, I would have liked to have met you last Saturday. I've bought several fine models from you as well as the upcoming Fay Wray Tribute kit.
Hey, if you need help manning your table next year, I would love to help out. I do have retail experience and I wouldn't ask for too large a discount. ;D Just kidding, just being able to look at all your fabulous kits would be enough for me!
mjb
Marsha,
It's nice to see you post again, it's been a while. Glad Matthew enjoyed this show and wore his UMA shirt too. Looks and sounds like everyone had a great time.
Rob
Mike,
Thanks so much for posting those photos! It was a pleasure meeting you at the show!
Yours Ghouly ~ Grimm Jimm
"Scare Wear with a Retro Flair!"
Quote from: monsterphile on June 02, 2009, 05:56:48 PM
Marsha,
It's nice to see you post again, it's been a while. Glad Matthew enjoyed this show and wore his UMA shirt too. Looks and sounds like everyone had a great time.
Rob
Thanks. Everyone here is always so nice. I have missed checking up on all the monster madness around here. I will definitely make more time to creep around the discussion boards (maybe during work...lol).
Marsha
Quote from: mjbare on June 02, 2009, 05:00:30 PM
Mr. Tucky,
Gosh, I would have liked to have met you last Saturday. I've bought several fine models from you as well as the upcoming Fay Wray Tribute kit.
Hey, if you need help manning your table next year, I would love to help out. I do have retail experience and I wouldn't ask for too large a discount. ;D Just kidding, just being able to look at all your fabulous kits would be enough for me!
mjb
If all works out, I will probably take you up on that. The more folks behind the table means I get more time to run around and have fun. This show was sooo full of eye candy I couldn't believe it. I really wish I'd brought my camera.
Quote from: typhooforme on May 30, 2009, 01:39:09 PM
Another friend will be making an appearance there--Lucy Chase Williams, the Vincent Price scholar--maybe someone can get a pic of her?
Hi Robert! Just got back home tonight, and have a had a second to get this stuff posted.
First, the nice pic of the very nice Lucy Chase Williams:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/sclerismockrey/IMG_0038.jpg)
Then, a quick snap during her wonderful tribute/discussion of Mr. Price's career:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/sclerismockrey/IMG_0060.jpg)
And then I thought this one was funny; the floating lint 'orb' must be the spirit of Vinnie himself! ;)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/sclerismockrey/IMG_0037.jpg)
She was very friendly, and as I wrote previously, was pleasantly surprised to 'hear' from you through a total stranger, haha! She sends her love.
Mike C.
How many of us were there and I didn't get to meet you all? That's my loss!!
Lucy Chase Williams had the best stills for sale from her personal collection. She was a wonderful guest. I enjoyed talking to her.
Quote from: Jim Bertges on May 31, 2009, 02:16:32 PM
I'm at home now with some visitors. Richard and Angie Olson are here and want to say hello to everyone.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c346/JimBertges/Monsterpalozza%2009/100_9013.jpg)
The best thing about these shows is meeting friends you've never met before, but you've known for a good while.
I recognize Jim, and Richard... but who the hell's that nutter on the right?
SO cool meeting you guys. What a weekend!
Mike C.