Saturday, June 30, 2012
Vampire Killing Kit Tutorial
Given our recent discussions on the subject I was extremely pleased to find these videos. From "MovieBuff290" on YouTube comes this amazingly useful tutorial on creating a vampire killing kit. He goes over every step from the construction of the case to acquiring the various items that fill it. The only detail I don't like, and this is a minor quibble, is the use of twine for the handgrips on the stakes and mallet. Don't let that detract from the rest of the project. It's not only a great prop, but I'm sure these videos will inspire more than a few people to tackle making their own kits.
Friday, June 29, 2012
The Anomaly
Marc Green brings us this curious specimen from the estate of Dr. Edmund Gray. Considering the small size of the figure the fine detail work on the teeth and toes is quite impressive.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Vampire Slaying Kit Followup
Andrew James sent over word that the vampire slaying kit mentioned earlier this month sold for £7,500 ($11,660). Here's the part I was really happy to see:
Acknowledging that vampire hunting kits are modern creations is something every reputable dealer should do.
The Royal Armouries said it expected the box would prove a major attraction when it went on display at the Clarence Dock museum later this year.
The box and its contents all date from the 19th Century but are likely to have been put together in the 20th Century.
It is thought it was produced to capitalise on the popularity of Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula and the Hammer Horror Movies.
Acknowledging that vampire hunting kits are modern creations is something every reputable dealer should do.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Cthulhu Fhtagn! Hillergren Edition.
After yesterday's Cthulhu statue I thought this one would be an interesting contrast. Tomas Hillergren embraces the anthropomorphic tradition and brings us this dynamic maquette.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Cthulhu Fhtagn! Zimmerman Edition.
Brandon Zimmerman brings us the the Esquimaux idol from "The Call of Cthulhu". It's a definite break from the traditional anthropomorphic depictions.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Summer Garage Sale
And I mean "garage sale" quite literally. I've been cleaning out the garage and discovered a bunch of prop items from old projects.
First up, we have the leftovers from the Miskatonic University project. This includes the full size (30") Miskatonic sports pennant, three of the Miskatonic Field Journals, and a selection of postcards. As usual, I'll throw in some extra stuff. I'm a big believer in lagniappe.
One caveat- the pennants were originally creased during shipping, so I'll be sending them flat packed in an oversized mailer. They'll have to be ironed or wetted and dried flat when they arrive..
The price for this set is $20 in the US, $25 internationally. I only have a handful available, so when they're gone they're gone.
Update: And...they're gone. My thanks to everyone that bought one.
I also have "The Black Heart of Nephren-Ka". Well, that's what I've been calling it while it sat on my shelf. It was originally done as a commission for someone that wanted a mummified troll heart similar to the vampire heart I did. Sadly, after I finished it they decided that they wanted it in a green/black color scheme instead of the normal reddish tint. Trolls having green blood and all that. The green version came out just fine, but I was left with the original.
Like the earlier vampire example this is an extremely realistic depiction of a mummified heart. The biggest difference is that this is sized for a troll that stood around 9' to 12' feet tall. It's roughly 150% larger than a normal human heart, measuring approximately 8" high and 6" across. The severed remains of the various veins and arteries are present and you can actually use a flashlight to peer inside if you're so inclined. Click on the pictures below for the large version. That should give you a good idea of the level of detail.
This wasn't intended to be just a display piece. Although the finish looks unbelievably nasty, with clotted blood and grime, that's just a harmless surface coating of tinted wax. It feels like an old piece of beef jerky, and if you give it a rap with your knuckles you'll hear a satisfying wooden "thunk".
The mummified heart will require a periodic buffing with furniture wax if you live in a hot climate or handle it for extended periods of time. Just for the sake of safety I should mention that it should never be exposed to an open flame. Because of the wax coating and the materials it's made of it will merrily burn until there is nothing left but ash.
The mummified heart is $100 including shipping inside the US. Unfortunately, because of the aforementioned flammability it can't be shipped internationally.
Update: And it's gone. I guess I'm...(pause, puts on sunglasses)...heartless. YEEEAAAAAAHHHHH!
First up, we have the leftovers from the Miskatonic University project. This includes the full size (30") Miskatonic sports pennant, three of the Miskatonic Field Journals, and a selection of postcards. As usual, I'll throw in some extra stuff. I'm a big believer in lagniappe.
One caveat- the pennants were originally creased during shipping, so I'll be sending them flat packed in an oversized mailer. They'll have to be ironed or wetted and dried flat when they arrive..
The price for this set is $20 in the US, $25 internationally. I only have a handful available, so when they're gone they're gone.
Update: And...they're gone. My thanks to everyone that bought one.
I also have "The Black Heart of Nephren-Ka". Well, that's what I've been calling it while it sat on my shelf. It was originally done as a commission for someone that wanted a mummified troll heart similar to the vampire heart I did. Sadly, after I finished it they decided that they wanted it in a green/black color scheme instead of the normal reddish tint. Trolls having green blood and all that. The green version came out just fine, but I was left with the original.
Like the earlier vampire example this is an extremely realistic depiction of a mummified heart. The biggest difference is that this is sized for a troll that stood around 9' to 12' feet tall. It's roughly 150% larger than a normal human heart, measuring approximately 8" high and 6" across. The severed remains of the various veins and arteries are present and you can actually use a flashlight to peer inside if you're so inclined. Click on the pictures below for the large version. That should give you a good idea of the level of detail.
This wasn't intended to be just a display piece. Although the finish looks unbelievably nasty, with clotted blood and grime, that's just a harmless surface coating of tinted wax. It feels like an old piece of beef jerky, and if you give it a rap with your knuckles you'll hear a satisfying wooden "thunk".
The mummified heart will require a periodic buffing with furniture wax if you live in a hot climate or handle it for extended periods of time. Just for the sake of safety I should mention that it should never be exposed to an open flame. Because of the wax coating and the materials it's made of it will merrily burn until there is nothing left but ash.
The mummified heart is $100 including shipping inside the US. Unfortunately, because of the aforementioned flammability it can't be shipped internationally.
Update: And it's gone. I guess I'm...(pause, puts on sunglasses)...heartless. YEEEAAAAAAHHHHH!
Sunday, June 24, 2012
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