Collegeville Satellite Joe
Halloween Costume
eBay'r bbermuda 1810 listed this cool 1960s Satellite Joe Collegeville Halloween costume suitable for any little sputnik aiming for the stars.
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Collegeville Spooky Spooks Skeleton
Halloween Costume
eBay'r theangryspider listed this Collegeville Spooky Spooks Skeleton. The only bone to pick I have with his photos is that he (or she) didn't unfold the vinyl skeleton suit, which looks like it has an awesome illustration we can't see. So that's a tad annoying. I've noticed sellers tend to not unfold vinyl costumes much when listing them. Odd. I wonder why? I can tell you though, that, after 30 minutes in a vinyl costume, you would sweat down to a skeleton yourself.
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Devil Halloween Costume
Perhaps one of the more perennial Halloween costumes, the devil persona does bring out the naughty with style. And with a little retooling, it can also make a very effective Krampus for Christmas, too. (Listed by eBay seller daisy82.)
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Spook Town Black Cat
Halloween Costume
Nothing like letting your inner feline out for Halloween. This is one mean-looking black cat. (Posted by eBay seller driver95.)
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Topstone Halloween Monster Mask
eBay'r samdan517 listed this Topstone Seecurity Nu-Skin Mask with plush flameproof hair. I bet this one's better off displayed instead of worn. It looks heavy enough to be pretty hot.
Collegeville Skeleton Halloween Costume
Here's another Collegeville skeleton to hang in your closet (from seller bandofpearl on eBay).
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Horror Tales Vol. 2, No. 3, 1970
Lots of gruesome terror in this issue of Horror Tales, beginning with those vile monsters torturing their poor victim. Ghouls running amok, rail-kill hits the tracks, and horror comes to room 1313, all drawn with verve and nerve to bring a chill to your ebookish ways. Just try to keep your head, unlike the poor fool stalked by the lady killer in the last story.
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Ben Cooper Dracula
Magic-Glo Halloween Costume
A little bit Bela a little bit Phantom of the Opera make for a colorful and scary Dracula. Only thing missing are the sharp incisors ready to bite down hard. The slight trickle of blood around the lower lip is a nice touch.
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Ben Cooper Skeleton Halloween Costume
With Ventilated Mask, 1972
Here's a Ben Cooper Skeleton Halloween costume with ventilated mask, circa 1972. Of course, with the vinyl costume, you'd need more than just a mask to provide cooling relief. Whoever came up with the idea of saving money by using vinyl for Halloween costumes was evil, pure and simple. (Seller nashei listed this one on Ebay.)
Another Scary Clown to Call My Own
On a recent jaunt to Crossville, Tennessee, I came across this groady little clown statuette in an antique shop. Yes, his nose is a light bulb and shines bright when lit. Yes, he's quite a scary and ugly little thing. Yes, he's really not, and I repeat not, a good gift idea. But I couldn't resist. I can only imagine those poor kids scared in their beds when their parents brought this night light home. So, you may Elf on the Shelf, but I've got…well, you know…
Castle of Frankenstein No. 14, 1969
Courtesy of Professor Kinema comes this well-read issue 14 of Castle of Frankenstein. Boris Karloff takes center stage in this issue with My Life as a Monster, Ray Bradbury's interview concludes, and part one of All Manner of Fantasies explores the patterns of fantastique cinema. Lin Carter looks at more books, a reader's mail lambastes Star Trek, and there's the latest film news and movie guide. Here's the comic book reader version: Download Castle of Frankenstein 14
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Halloween 2016 Sighted at Michaels
Michaels Craft Stores are always a big-deal visit for Halloween. Their focus is on the smaller, home-oriented decorations that dress up any party and decor with a retro, Gothic style. And this year is the largest selection I've seen. And of course, there's the Lemax Spooky Town Halloween Village collection, too. And they bring it all out before September! Lovely.
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