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Sadly, this isn't commercially available, but you can get some information from Dave's Geeky Ideas site, which has a link to Tom Spina Designs, who could make it for you.

And I think I would like to grab Tom's Headless Horseman, which is wicked cool!

I love that Headless Horseman!

Vintage Addams

Remember when your folks got a TV Guide in the mail?

Wow. Really dating myself! :)

Via Comics Beat.

Books and Movies

I'm in the midst of my making season for my Halloween shows. For inspiration and company, I usually watch a horror/Halloween movie as I'm decorating my pieces. 

It occurred to me that I have quite a list of favorites, so I decided to create a new Pinterest board just for them: The Horror.

It includes Hallowe'en-themed horror, old-school slasher films, B-movies, suspense, horror comedy, ghost stories and thrillers. All of them have played at my house at one time or another.

So if you're looking for some Hallowe'en to kick off your summer build season, click here for your inspiration and check back from time to time, as I'm adding new movies as I remember them!

I also have a great collection of books, which are my go-to's for those long winter nights -- and long summer days! I call it My Scary Bookshelf. I'm adding to it as well, so be sure to check it every so often for new ideas!

Happy watching/reading!

Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble...

Via Vilseskogen on Flickr.

Midsummer Scream

This new convention just keeps getting better and better! Just added: Oingo Boingo Dance Party!

From their newsletter:

We're excited to announce that our Saturday night costume party will be headlined by members of the band synonymous with Halloween in Southern California: Oingo Boingo! Now performing as Oingo Boingo Dance Party, the group will play favorites such as "Dead Man's Party", "Weird Science," "Only A Lad," and "No One Lives Forever."
The 21+ party will also feature a Best and Worst of the '80s Costume Contest, with prizes awarded for those portraying '80s styles, pop and horror icons, or anyone else from the decade. Additional prizes will be awarded for categories including "most frightening costume" and "best horror themed cosplay."
Tickets are 50% off through Friday the 13th as part of our pre-sale, so don't delay!

For the die-hard Oingo Boingo fans, we also have a meet and greet package (aka The Tender Lumpling Experience) which includes a commemorative t-shirt, photo with the band, autographs, and admission to the party. Only a limited number available. Pricing and details here.

Of course, I have tickets, since I'll be vending there! Hope to see you in Long Beach!

Art is Long--

--and time is fleeting.

So, by all means, make art!

Nouveau Skellies

More art by Mathius Lopes "Mathiole" here.

West Coast Haunters Convention - Post Mortem

It was another wonderful, alcohol-soaked time at West Coast Haunters Convention this year! Such a fun time seeing everyone and knowing we were at such a fantastic charity event for the Oregon School for the Deaf!

The "Canadian Embassy," as we like to call our hoser haunters who visit from the Great White North, took up residence on the 13th floor of the Doubletree Hotel in Portland, where the event was held. As always, they outdid themselves in the hotel room makeover department...

 

The Davis Graveyard crew and their helpers did a great job of spookifying the 13th and 14th floors, too...

 

Chris Aype having a drink at the Canadian Embassy.

  

 

 I didn't get a bunch of pictures of the show floor, but I did get this one:

I didn't get the whole story on this, but to my knowledge this wheelchair modification was built by someone who had been taking classes at the Stan Winston School of Character Arts. I just love it!

 Of course, the annual Nerf dart war was had on the show floor...

 And the Costume Ball once again amazed and inspired all who attended.

Yes, this was a functioning costume!

The Davis Graveyard crew, having their mug shots taken.

 

And I got to catch up with blog buddy, Sean Covernton. 

 My "Jaws" costume made a big splash, too!

 And at the end of it all, the Festival of Frights drive-in double feature happened on Sunday night. Chris Aype was in attendance with his pal, Aimee.

You really must plan to come next year!

For more outrageous pictures, go to the West Coast Haunters Convention Facebook Page. Scroll around and have fun!