Janus Dracula and Bride Kit

[JohnnyO]

I'm new to this group so excuse me if this is a totally dumb question.  I've been looking at pictures of the Janus Dracula and Bride diorama.  One of the nicest I've ever seen.  I don't know anything about the manufacturer or if they're still in business.  Please educate me about this.  If they're in business, why not make more of these available?  I'm sure they would sell like crazy.  If they are out of business, is it a fool's dream to think I might be able to locate one somewhere? 
This is a very interesting looking site.  I hope someone out there can help me. 
Thanks!

[Wolfman]

I believe Janus is long out of business. Post in the wanted section on this site, or check on eBay.

JP

[JohnnyO]

I thought they were probably out of business.  Too bad.  That's a beautiful diorama.  Do you know if that is a compilation of more than 1 kit?  Right now there is a Janus Dracula on Ebay and it looks like it is the same pose.  Was the bride raising up out of her coffin a separate item?  Thanks for your help!

[Wolfman]

I thought they were probably out of business.  Too bad.  That's a beautiful diorama.  Do you know if that is a compilation of more than 1 kit?  Right now there is a Janus Dracula on Ebay and it looks like it is the same pose.  Was the bride raising up out of her coffin a separate item?  Thanks for your help!

I have the Janus Dracula. I think this was the deluxe edition with the bride. Don't believe they were sold separately.

JP

[JohnnyO]

I'm kind of surprised that no one has picked up the ball and purchased the Dracula and Bride deluxe edition from Janus.  It seems as if there is a demand out there for it. 

[Hepcat]

I wish some reputable manufacturer such as Monarch would pick that sculpt up from whoever holds the rights and release it in styrene plastic.

[lovemesomemonsters]

The penultimate kit...

I was lucky enough to acquire the Deluxe with Bride about 18 years ago, then I had an artist air-brush it to completion. It's one of my 3 top grails in the collection without a doubt. Pinterest has some really nice ones to ogle at. It's always fun to see the different artistry applied to such a grand, well done kit.

If you are lucky enough to find one un-built? I can't imagine what the asking price would be, or what someone would be willing to pay ?? It would be crazy $ to be sure.

One in box would be almost worth more than a built-up one to many collectors.

I believe I once read where the founders wife (or ex wife) really messed things-up near the end or at end of Janus company. Nasty divorce? Attorneys involved and he couldn't sell again, something like that. I'm sure someone on the forum can explain it more than my memory...

GL with the search, be patient. I haven't seen one for sale or on auction for a while. Hakes might be a good bet.

[Hepcat]

If you are lucky enough to find one un-built? I can't imagine what the asking price would be, or what someone would be willing to pay ?? It would be crazy $ to be sure.

One in box would be almost worth more than a built-up one to many collectors.

When it comes to vintage styrene kits, M.I.B. specimens are worth far more to collectors than build-ups even if the box is included with the latter.