Monday, December 20, 2010

How the fuck can I display 9 corpses and about 20 corpseheads

I have no furniture to seat everyone. I don't want to buy anything. I have no natural resources and I don't want to just throw them in a pile like a mass grave.

I have one possibility but there's a ceiling fan in the way and I need a long throw for my 85 mm lens.

The skeletons can't be standing because I'd need about 15 feet to capture them. I can't get them to stand anyway. Trying to find rafters doesn't work for me. I did mention I don't want to spend a penny.

Maybe siting on boxes like a factory. Sucks not having resources for a set.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Nightmare Castle Skeleton Corpse Halloween Prop

Isn't she a thing of beauty?  Just look at the expression of fear I created in her eyes. Her eyes are glass and quite striking. Her face and torso feature a generous buildup of corpsified flesh. She stands 5'6" and weighs 30 lbs. She has a hanging hook(not visible) a top her head. 


I named her Nightmare Castle because it's one of my favorite old horror movies starring Barbara Steele. Also when her hair falls in front of one side of her face it sort of reminded me of the movie. The only difference is my Nightmare Castle Corpse has a completely rotted grotesque face!  This prop may accept a stand as well. 

Dripping Candle Skull Lamp

Here's a prop I came up with last summer. A Dripping Candle Skull Lamp. Unlike other skull lamps I use a real light fixture and not some cheesy x-mas candle. Unlike most novelty lights I am using high quality lamp fixtures.


Does the wax heat up?  Well it's not wax and it doesn't heat up. I have 2 of these lamps myself and absolutely no problems with them. They have a nice solid Walnut base, heavy life-size skull and padded feet to protect your tables.


Currently I have 8 of these available. Shades are not included.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

When a Bucky is not a Bucky

The Bucky Skeleton. This skeleton is made exclusively by the Anatomical Chart Company. His official name is
"Budget Bucky Skeleton 4th quality 5'6" tall without stand". He is 5'6" and weighs a robust 28 lbs. He is made out of hard durable plastic. 


Another thing you should know about Bucky Skeletons is his bones were intended for 1st quality skeletons but did not make the grade so he is a Frankenstein of sorts. Sometimes he might be discolored, have a few screws loose etc. However at $99 he's quite a bargain compared with a 1st quality skeleton which easily cost hundreds of dollars. 


 Buyer beware there is a manufacturer of skeletons using the "Bucky" name. He calls his skeletons the MrSkeleton Max. However he freely uses the Bucky Skeleton name on his Ebay site bonestogo as well as his main site. Obviously he wants people to think they're getting a real Bucky Skeleton. In truth what they will be getting is a counterfeit product. 


Let's review the differences. The Mr Max is PVC. His bones were never destined for 1st quality skeletons. Instead they were only meant to produce a light weight pvc duplication of a real Bucky Skeleton


Lightweight?  Yes the Mr Max Skeleton only weights between 20-22 lbs. The PVC used is not the rigid kind found in the plumbing section of hardware stores but rather a lighter grade not meant to stand harsh impact. 


Impact?  One of the best things about a real Bucky Skeleton is the fact he is highly durable. I have personally dropped one accidentally from a tree while trying to hang him up. He fell his entire skeletal length onto the hard ground. He did not break any bones. Bucky is made tough. Why his like Tonka tough. Now if you're running a home haunt or a pro haunt, do you really want to risk wasting your investment by selecting a fake knockoff?  That why serious haunters only choose a real Bucky Skeleton.


It's a confusing market though. Mr Skeleton and his resellers like to borrow pictures of a real Bucky Skeleton and never seem to show what a Mr Max skeleton even looks like. The second picture down is one I believe to be a Mr. Max. He doesn't seem to have a real Bucky Skeleton's sharp lines and defined features. Why he rather looks like an over glorified "Bluckie" skeleton!  A Bluckie I think also doubles as a pool float. 


I feel bad for the people who have fallen victim to this sort of dubious marketing scheme. I shall do my best to spread the word of clarity. So if you're interested in a Real Bucky Skeleton, you've come to the right place. 

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Standing White Bloody Reaper

At 5 and a half feet tall, this "fresh from the kill" bloody reaper is gruesome! A life-size plastic skull and hands are shrouded in a bloody white burlap cloak. Measures 15" wide at the shoulders and has a massive 50" armspan and comes mounted on a 12"x12" black wooden base. Weighs 4.7 lbs and comes with hangtag.




Monday, March 22, 2010

Fester Hanging Corpse

A 54" not-quite-fresh corpse hanging from a 16" noose will add an element of disgust to any haunt! Latex face is ultra-real and poseable arms span 50". Measures 13" wide at shoulders and comes with hangtag.


Hanging "Little" Red Riding Reaper

Don't let the name fool you, this guy is an impressive 65" tall with a 50" armspan! Red mesh and white burlap over an aged skull with moveable jaw all combine to create a reaper unlike the rest! Measures 13" wide at shoulders and includes nylon rope from skull and hangtag.


Aged Skull Reaper with LED Lantern

This 5 foot aged skull reaper comes with a multi-color LED lantern that lights his path of terror! Reaper is carrying a 45" foam chain and plastic lantern measures 8"x6". Reaper measures 12" wide at shoulders and includes a nylon rope from skull and hangtag. Requires 2 AA batteries.


Standing Red Hooded Black Reaper with Sickle


An astonishing 68" tall and weilding a massive sickle with a 14" blade, this reaper has it all! Sickle measures 44" long and secures with nylon ropes. Reaper has a 50" armspan, is 16" wide at shoulders and is mounted on a 12"x12" black wooden base. Comes with hangtag.


Animated Ghastly Reaper with Spooky Sounds

With the motion-sensored flashing light-up eyes and swaying mechanical torso that moves to spooky sounds, this 5 foot reaper delivers an awesome ambiance to your haunt! Measures 13" at the shoulders with a 55" armspan and has moveable jaw. Hangs from a nylon rope at the skull and includes hangtag. Requires 2 AA batteries.


Dementia the Sound & Light Standing Witch

This wicked witch is sure to add some spice to your cauldron! At nearly 6' (to top of hat), she's perfectly sized for large haunts and stays steady on her 12"x12" black wooden base. Ultra-creepy latex face with light-up eyes and chilling motion-sensored laughter complete Dementia's look. Requires 2 AA batteries and comes with hangtag.


Hanging Light-Up Bat

Straight from the darkest cave of terror, this hanging bat has 2 glowing red eyes and 4 LEDs on the bloody chest that pulse in unison. Bat is 45" tall and 13" wide with a disgusting latex face. Hangs from a 4" covered wire hook and requires 2 AA batteries. Includes hangtag.


Light-Up Hanging Pumpkin Reaper

This frightful icon of Halloween is 47" tall with a dense foam 5"x7" light-up pumpkin head. Each arm has five 8" poseable foam tentacles. Measures 9" wide at shoulders with a 53" armspan and hangs from a nylon rope. Requires three 1.5 volt batteries and includes hangtag.


Audio & Light-Up Severed Head with Glass

This bloody severed head has light-up eyes and emits spooky sounds when activated by motion. Artificial glass protruding from the latex face is a truly disgusting feature. Jagged bones and tissue hang from the bottom to complete the look. Measures 11" tall x 6" wide and requires 2 AA batteries. Includes nylon rope for hanging and hangtag.


Multi-Color Light-Up Ghost Garland

The perfect decoration for parties and small haunts, these six 12" x 7" LED-powered ghosts hang on a 70" nylon cord. Requires 3 AA batteries and includes hangtag


Light-Up Haunted Picture

This light-up picture will send chills down your spine as its flames flicker across the face of a reaper! Measures 14" tall x 11" wide x 1 1/2" thick and is made of dense foam. Requires 2 AA batteries and includes a nylon rope for hanging and hangtag.


Bloody Posable Mummy Hand

Life-size mummy hand has poseable fingers that can point anyone in the direction of all things terrifying! Stands 13" tall and 3" wide. Made of cloth and includes hangtag.


Budget Skeleton Arm

Need some skeleton parts but don't want to spend an arm and a leg? Look no further! This realistic arm skeleton measures 16" long and the 6" skeleton hand moves at the wrist. Weighs .2 lbs and includes hangtag.


Marcus Giant Lightweight Skull

The perfect prop for large haunts, this massive 12" x 7 1/2" x 9" tall dense foam skull will not be overlooked! Weighs .65lbs.


Lexor Light Up Skull

One of this year's favorite skulls, Lexor is unique and sure to turn heads at your haunt! Light-up eyes are set in glittered eyesockets and dense foam skull measures 12" long x 6 1/2" wide x 8 1/4" tall. Requires 2 AA batteries and includes hangtag


Damien Skull

With a look of disgust on his face, Damien is one skull you can't miss! Plastic skull measures 9" long x 6" wide x 7" tall and weighs .6lbs. Comes with hangtag.


Eleazar Medium Skull with Movable Jaw

This medium plastic skull features a hinged jaw and aged look. Measures 6" long x 4" wide x 4 1/2" tall. Comes with hangtag and weighs .2lbs.


Dracula Hanging Skeleton

He's got a plastic skull with a moveable jaw and skeleton hands. He's 33" tall and 8" wide with a 30" poseable armspan. Includes nylon rope from skull and hangtag.

Halloween 2010 new products!


It's 2010 and there are new Halloween Products on the market! Woohooooooo!

I'll be posting more info about them here and on my website:


I can tell you this there will be several hanging reaper props that look pretty cool. They'll also be a witch and some new skulls. Many of the reapers will have motion sensors so when the trick or treaters wonder past them either their eyes will light up or they will move!

So stay tuned!