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Started by Hepcat, May 13, 2016, 03:01:15 PM

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horrorhunter

ALWAYS MONSTERING...

horrorhunter

The grandfather of all monster magazines- Famous Monsters Of Filmland #1:

ALWAYS MONSTERING...

Hepcat

Quote from: horrorhunter on January 07, 2017, 07:04:51 PM
Updated pics of my Halloween blow mold collection:




Your photographs have really improved since you got a new camera. Do you use a tripod or any kind of special lighting?

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horrorhunter

Quote from: Hepcat on January 09, 2017, 05:39:13 PM
Your photographs have really improved since you got a new camera. Do you use a tripod or any kind of special lighting?

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Thanks. I have a small tripod and sometimes I use a portable lamp but certainly nothing a pro would employ.
ALWAYS MONSTERING...

Hepcat

The Ideal King Kong board game had fabulous graphics:







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Hepcat

Here are some scans of my 1967 Topps Terror Tales cards:







I love the contrast between the fronts with their sickly greenish tinge and the bright pink backs. It's a very tough set to complete though.

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Hepcat

The Aurora Dr. Jekyll as Mr. Hyde kit doesn't seem to get as much appreciation as is bestowed on most of the other Aurora monster kits:

http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=17099.0

Pity. It's a nice one!



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horrorhunter

Quote from: Hepcat on January 11, 2017, 09:23:31 PM
The Aurora Dr. Jekyll as Mr. Hyde kit doesn't seem to get as much appreciation as is bestowed on most of the other Aurora monster kits:
I built one as a kid but I was too young to do a good job. I still enjoyed it though.  :)
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Hepcat

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Hepcat

Interesting that Hasbro, unlike some others including Kenner, didn't cheap out on the colour palate offered in these painting by number sets:



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long live kong

Quote from: Hepcat on January 14, 2017, 05:04:01 AM
Interesting that Hasbro, unlike some others including Kenner, didn't cheap out on the colour palate offered in these painting by number sets:



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And the brush looks decent too, much better than the lousy ones you get in modern children's craft sets that are neither use nor ornament! That's what I find most impressive about vintage toys (besides the artwork/designs), they were made with quality and pride, unlike the junk my kids get at christmas nowadays.
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Hepcat

Here are some great shots of the Palmer figures from the collection of Toy Ranch:



















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horrorhunter

Frankenstein Door Poster by Jack Davis sold through Warren Publishing's Captain Company:



I bought a copy from Drive-In Moonlite Movies printed on thick glossy paper. Looks great!
ALWAYS MONSTERING...

horrorhunter

Warren Vampirella Life Size Poster by Jose Gonzalez:



I have the Harris reprint hung on my closet door and a Warren original rolled up in a tube. Love those Warren posters.
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Mike Scott

Quote from: Hepcat on January 14, 2017, 06:20:24 PM
Here are some great shots of the Palmer figures from the collection of Toy Ranch:

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