A little walk with Imhotep

[Sir Masksalot]

Jack Nisi Studio created the first IMHOTEP mask I ever saw around 1980.
He was paranoid about copyright infringement and seemingly lessened the
likeness .. but not too much >



A few years later, The Halloween Society threw caution to the wind and paid worthy tribute
to the character through its own limited edition >



Illusive Concepts deemed bigger better with their oversized version as seen
in catalog and collection >

     

Rubies Costumes took a stab at it as well, theirs becoming quite popular in
Halloween stores during its reign >



Among independent editions, Daniel Horne's rates favorably. I scored a copy late last year >



Few can measure up to Mike Hill whose life-sized figures are always a hit at conventions.
He should license the heads to maskmakers >

     

I saw this at a convention as well, the work of Brent Armstrong (if memory serves) >



During a 2001 visit to Universal Studios Hollywood, I was met at the front gate by
a temporary exhibit of wax figures depicting their classic monsters. The MUMMY was
especially impressive, sculpted by Leslie Punter for Madame Tussaud's >



Trick or Treat Studios brings us up-to-date with their fine Mummy mask,
currently available as Imhotep or Ardeth Bey >



Reply with pics of any IMHOTEP masks I've overlooked. If you've got a Mummy bust
to add, they're welcome too.

[Dr.Terror]

Paper Magic did a cool unlicensed Karloff named "Embalmy". But I can't find a pic.    I know a certain collector who tried it on at the Alex Theatre😉

Always thought the Savege Eye Mummy was supposed to be Karloff.

Just like in the film, his mask appearances have been very brief compared to hs more mobile counterpart.

[Doh!]

Great photos, Sir!

Mike Hill never disappoints. A few years ago, I picked up his Freddy Krueger silicone mask that Immortal Masks put out. It was the closest I could afford to an original piece of his. But yes, there should be more masks based on his work!

[Mike Scott]

Great pics, Sir!

[Universalrocks]

Don't forget the Sideshow's Ardeth bay bust. This was Sculpted by Mike Hill. Color bust was limited too 100 copies.

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[Sir Masksalot]

Thanks for the replies, gents.

Don't forget the Sideshow's Ardeth bay bust. This was Sculpted by Mike Hill.

'Good call, Universalrocks. Did he sculpt the Imhotep also?

Paper Magic did a cool unlicensed Karloff named "Embalmy". But I can't find a pic.

If this is it, no wonder you couldn't find a picture. It was catalogued without a name.

[Dr.Terror]

Thats him.