From Zombos' Closet

Halloween Animated Spookhouse Novelty I'm Going to Get You!

A Halloween animated novelty that plays like a spookhouse ride. This was the first one that started my collection. I picked it up quite a few years ago (at an Eckerd or Rite Aid Pharmacy, I believe). No maker information is given for it except the "Made in China" sticker on the back. The clever spookhouse ride design of the box really sets the tone for the creepy skeleton pushing through the doors while the soundtrack says "I'm going to get you!"

Halloween 2014: Party City Animated Medusa Bust

Here's another animated Medusa bust for Halloween display. Or year-round display if you're like me. Clever design places the play button as the snake head pin on her left shoulder. (see the other one I saw at Lowes).

 

Halloween 2014: Coat Rack Monster at Spirit Halloween Stores

Now this is a cool item to scare your party guests with. Looks innocent enough, but...bam!

 

The Inhuman Squishy Zombie! at Target Stores

I see this out of the corner of my eye, in Target, and I'm blown away. Time was I used to shop for toys, now I only shop for domestic-related stuff like cleaner, high-fiber cereal, toilet tissue, you know, the boring but essential stuff. I miss shopping for toys. Especially when cool stuff like this Inhuman Squishy Zombie from Smart Lab beckons to the kid in me. Hell, its got removable limbs and flesh, too! And it comes with a coloring book to "bring your zombie to life!" 

Halloween Animated Granny in Rocking Chair

I found this charming animated rocking granny (or crone, take your pick) at Walgreens this year. She's so feisty!

The Monster Times No. 23 Godzilla, the King of the Monsters!

Come in, come in. Plenty of room under the bed sheet. My, it's a chilly one tonight, isn't it. Don't worry, it's just the batteries in your flashlight causing it to flicker. It's only midnight. I heard the ghosts and monsters don't come out to play until 2am. Besides, horror magazines act like a talisman to ward them off. So snuggle closer. Tonight's reading is The Monster Times, issue number 23. It's all about Godzilla, you know. He just can't stop talking about himself. Such an ego.

Halloween Magic Floating Ball Featuring Witch and Cauldron

I found this enchanting Halloween novelty in an Eckerd store in 2003. My, where does the time go, right? I couldn't resist. Had it lying in a box ever since then, but now's the time to enjoy it.

Movie Pressbook: Death Ship (1980)

George Kennedy loses it as survivors wind up not really surviving. Worth a look, but don't trip over your feet rushing to do so.

Mexican Lobby Card: Santo vs. La Magia Negra

Mexican Lobby Card: Santo Y Blue Demon Contra El Dr. Frankenstein

Spacehunter 3DAdventures in the Forbidden Zone(1983) Pressbook

Sure, it's a guilty pleasure. Molly Ringwald, Michael Ironside, Peter Strauss, and Ernie Hudson looking much like he did in Ghostbusters. What's not to like?