The Crimson Ghost Mask Room (my collection)

[Gory Glenn]

All of the reissue masks were notorious for having the rust on them. I've never seen a mummy that vibrant and yellow looking ever. My guess is, that particular paint scheme faded or turned. I can ask some people I know that worked in the studio on them. In most cases, colors may look one way in a photograph (like that yellow look) but actually looked a lot different in person. Certain colors never seem to photograph right when I shoot masks. I almost bet that they weren't super yellow in person. I can't remember how they looked back then to be honest.

Thanks for the input CG! I know exactly what you mean about photographing masks. I've taken pictures of some of my masks that looked completely different color wise in the photo than they do in person. It's my opinion that the masks were never that yellow to begin with and the color is just off in that photograph. Would be nice to be able to verify that though. Thanks again for your thoughts on the topic! 

[Gory Glenn]

This is a mask I've been after for some. I was able to get my hands on a very rare blank from the original 70's Don Post Deluxe Cousin Eerie mold. The mask is as rare as hens teeth. I had a great picture of the 1972 DP catalog Eerie, so I sent my blank to Rob Tharp in California to replicate that old look. Rob was the guy painting them back when the photo was taken! Not only did he do a excellent job painting it, but he actually had the old original hair material that was used on the Eerie mask by the studio. That was the icing on the cake! I then had Dante Renta foam fill the piece and he is finally home now sitting next to Uncle Creepy.

Wow, that's amazing! The fact that you were able to have the person paint it that painted them originally and have new original hair applied is great! It doesn't get any better than that. Congrats!

[Gillfan]

Magnificent collection and breathtaking display.
I don't collect soft masks anymore, but when I did that is the room I always dreamed of.

Sadly, living in NY a 12x24 area isn't a room, it is an apartment!

I've been looking at the pix for nearly a half hour. I salute you sir.
Please know I shall live vicariously through you.

[Crimson Ghost]

Gory, a friend of mine who actually worked on the re-issue project at the factory told me that they were not yellow, but painted a "Fullers Earth" color. I think whoever saw the old photos were thrown off by whatever color they appeared to look, which was off. He will be touching more on the subject with me today, hopefully with more photos!

The Eerie project was so much fun, and yes, the fact that Rob Tharp was painting them back in 72 made it even cooler! I was born in 72' so I have been getting a few masks custom made to the old 1972 catalog photos. The VL Zombie is also a 72' mask. I just love the nostalgia of having pieces from the year I was born.

[Gory Glenn]

Gory, a friend of mine who actually worked on the re-issue project at the factory told me that they were not yellow, but painted a "Fullers Earth" color. I think whoever saw the old photos were thrown off by whatever color they appeared to look, which was off. He will be touching more on the subject with me today, hopefully with more photos!

That's great news CG! I always suspected that was the case. I've had some very respected collectors swear by that photo but it never made sense to me that the color would change that drastically. It seems the copy I recently picked up is pretty close to original color. Looking forward to any further info. Thanks!!

The Eerie project was so much fun, and yes, the fact that Rob Tharp was painting them back in 72 made it even cooler! I was born in 72' so I have been getting a few masks custom made to the old 1972 catalog photos. The VL Zombie is also a 72' mask. I just love the nostalgia of having pieces from the year I was born.

That's cool. Be sure to invite VL Zombie and Cousin Eerie to your birthday party! 

[Crimson Ghost]

Here is a new one I just had made. I scored a rare copy out the 70's Mr. Hyde "B" original Don Post mold. I had Cathy Tharp paint it and Rob haired it to resemble the 1972 catalog shot. I believe six copies came out of the old mold at some point, I now own two of them The other is pictured above on my last pics of the mask room, painted and haired to resemble the film monster look.

This will be the second copy to resemble the 72/73 catalog shot.

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[Crimson Ghost]

This Mummy was done by Rob in actual Fullers Earth, not just the FE "color" like the others might be. You can see the actual color in this shot, thats the way it appears in person (The Mummy on the right) The other Mummy is a rare one off prototype out of the studio mold that went out the back door of DPS, late 80's I believe.

[Gory Glenn]

Here is a new one I just had made. I scored a rare copy out the 70's Mr. Hyde "B" original Don Post mold. I had Rob Tharp paint it and hair it to resemble the 1972 catalog shot. I believe six copies came out of the old mold at some point, I now own tow of them The other is pictured above on my last pics of the mask room, painted and haired to resemble the film monster look.

This will be the second copy to resemble the 72/73 catalog shot.

Fantastic! Another mask milestone for you. Congrats! You know I never understood why the Mr. Hyde re-issue was a solid red color.

[Crimson Ghost]

I've been painting a blank from the original 70's DP Mutant by Bill Malone. My goal was to replicate a old original copy that  collector owns, it is scuffed up and dirty and really shows its age..I love it! I decided to try and copy that look. I am not finished yet but here are some progress shots. I plan on painting another
]Mutant later with much more detail.. the old production copies were pretty basic like this. I got my colors nice and weathered, the next step is to rub in the dirt and dust. Its tough to get the colors right in pictures, but they are very close to the original shot I posted. I will knock down the eyes a bit too soon so they won't pop too much, I want them to look old.











(the eyes were not finished here yet)
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[Gory Glenn]

Love it! Awesome! And how timely too. 

[poseablemonster]

Welcome, Rudy!

[Haunted hearse]

More pics

I am a huge fan of Halloween 3 (season of the witch), and it's great to see them as part of your collection.  What bothered me about the Don Post final reisue, was how uncomfortable the fit on the skull mask was.  I owned one of the skull masks (wore one in the theater to see the film when it came out), it was a favorite mask of mine, and I always liked how comfortable it was.  I located one from the 1960's on Ebay after that, and it was as comfortable as I remember.  I can't say the same about the pumpkin or witch, because I never had those. 

[Gory Glenn]

This Mummy was done by Rob in actual Fullers Earth, not just the FE "color" like the others might be. You can see the actual color in this shot, thats the way it appears in person (The Mummy on the right) The other Mummy is a rare one off prototype out of the studio mold that went out the back door of DPS, late 80's I believe.

Those are some great looking Mummies! I like the Fullers Earth color on that one. Has a bit of a green tint to it that gives him a moldy look. The eye in each one really sells it too. Very nice!

You have my 2 favorite Universal Monsters in that pic, Frankie and Mummy. 

[Crimson Ghost]

I am a huge fan of Halloween 3 (season of the witch), and it's great to see them as part of your collection.  What bothered me about the Don Post final reisue, was how uncomfortable the fit on the skull mask was.  I owned one of the skull masks (wore one in the theater to see the film when it came out), it was a favorite mask of mine, and I always liked how comfortable it was.  I located one from the 1960's on Ebay after that, and it was as comfortable as I remember.  I can't say the same about the pumpkin or witch, because I never had those.

Those reissue H3 masks were a huge let down, they were so far from the original it was sad. Nothing will ever be like the originals. Nobody has come close to replicating them to the way they were. I wish everyone could hold a original pumpkin or witch in their hands, they are amazing.

[HILDEBEAST]

I spent about 20 minutes examining each photo and reading about masks...a very cool pastime that is a credit to the field.....Hildebeast