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16
Jul

Gremlins 2 Hand Puppet Movie Prop Restoration

July 16, 2013
Our restoration and display of a screen used green Gremlins 2 hand puppet from the 1990 horror/comedy sequel. We’ve had the great privilege to restore quite a number of original Gremlins and Gremlins 2 movie props.  Originally created by Rick ...
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3
Jul

King Kong Costume Display and Hand Chair

July 3, 2013
A giant gorilla hand chair to display an original, screen used King Kong costume worn by Jessica Lange! Our client had Jessica Lange’s original King Kong costume dress, worn by her as the character Dwan in the 1976  remake of the classic 1933...
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24
Jun

Beetlejuice Sculptures Stop Motion Puppets Restoration

June 24, 2013
A pair of screen used Beetlejuice sculptures created for Tim Burton’s 1988 dark comedy.  The Beetlejuice sculptures were “created” by Catherine O’Hara’s character Delia Deetz. These foam latex prop sculptures were used in the movie’s...
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10
Jun

Pet Sematary Prop Cat Puppet Display

June 10, 2013
Sometimes dead is better.  A custom display for an original Pet Sematary prop cat puppet used in the movie. One of our clients was looking for a way to display their Pet Sematary prop cat puppet. Pet Sematary is based off of the novel by Stephen Ki...
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10
Jun

Addams Family Values Movie Prop Acrylic Display Case

June 10, 2013
It’s creepy and it’s kooky! A screen used Addams Family Values movie prop in a custom themed display base with acrylic cover. We created this custom themed display for this original Addams Family Values movie prop. This prop puppet was used as Ba...
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10
Jun

Dark City Miniature Car Prop Diorama

June 10, 2013
A themed, scaled diorama display for a Dark City miniature car prop. Our client was looking for a themed diorama to use a display for this screen used movie prop Dark City miniature car. Dark City tells the story of John Murdoch played by Refus Sewel...
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6
Jun

Bronze Bust from Photos Memorial Tribute Statue

June 6, 2013
A custom bronze bust from photos. This piece of art is a memorial bust sculpted for an organization looking to create a unique tribute to one of their late members. This life sized statue was hand sculpted in clay by sculptor Tom Spina, who created...
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1
Jun

Star Wars Faux Rock Boba Fett Themed Coffee Table

June 1, 2013
A custom Boba Fett themed coffee table with a subtle surprise. Star Wars and Boba Fett costume fans may notice something familiar in this foam carved rock formation…. a Bantha Skull?  Mythosaur? “That-logo-thing-on-Boba-Fett’s-costum...
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26
May

Star Wars Gorg Movie Props Restoration & Display

May 26, 2013
A pair of screen used Star Wars Gorg movie props from The Phantom Menace. These Star Wars Gorg movie props were featured in Episode I, the Phantom Menace in the scene where the infamous Jar Jar Binks attempts to grab one from a Mos Espa market booth�...
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26
May

Star Wars Devil Cantina Alien Mask Preservation

May 26, 2013
Preserving the original Rick Baker Star Wars Devil cantina alien mask. The Star Wars Devil cantina alien mask has a long and interesting history! Made for an early 70’s John Landis movie pitch (which Rick Baker recalls as being called “I...
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15
May

Batman Returns Penguin Makeup Acrylic Case

May 15, 2013
A beautiful custom acrylic display case for Danny Devito Batman Returns Penguin makeup appliances. The Batman Returns Penguin makeup which got Stan Winston, Ve Neill and makeup artist Ronnie Specter nominated for an Oscar transformed comedic actor Da...
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3
May

Alien Warrior Head Movie Prop Restoration & Display

May 3, 2013
An original Alien warrior head prop from the 2004 sci-fi thriller AVP: Alien vs. Predator. This Alien warrior head mask arrived in our New York studio with some damage and deterioration.  The movie prop was carefully restored by our team of artists....
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29
Apr

Point Break Presidents Masks Display Busts

April 29, 2013
Custom display busts for a trio of movie prop Point Break presidents masks from the 1991 film production. These Point Break presidents masks from the production of the cult classic where the surfing group of bank robbers led by Patrick Swayze were k...
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24
Apr

Monsterpalooza Trade Show and Convention 2013

April 24, 2013
Monsterpalooza Convention Photo Gallery Monsterpalooza 2013 was an outstanding show.  As always, it remains a tribute to the art of practical movie effects and a celebration of the artists who create them.  For this year, we contributed a life size...
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21
Apr

Underworld Lycan Costume Mannequin

April 21, 2013
Custom mannequin display for an original foam latex Underworld Lycan costume from the Rise of the Lycans film. This Underworld Lycan costume was brought to us by one of our clients. The Lycans are one of the breed of Werewolves featured in the Underw...
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8
Apr

Life-sized Bronze Busts From Photos Corporate Gifts

April 8, 2013
A pair of faux bronze busts as gifts for company founders. These two custom made life size bronze busts were created from photos of the subjects by sculptor Tom Spina. Each faux bronze bust was sculpted in water based clay, molded in silicone, ca...
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2
Apr

Terminator 2 Movie Costume Mannequin

April 2, 2013
On display in an EMP museum traveling exhibit – our custom mannequin for a Terminator 2 movie costume worn by Arnold Schwarzenegger in T2. We created this Arnold Schwarzenegger sized custom mannequin to display an original Terminator 2 movie...
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23
Mar

Mars Attacks Alien Maquette Restoration

March 23, 2013
Restoration of an original maquette of a Mars Attacks alien from Tim Burton’s 1996 sci-fi comedy. Mars Attacks was Tim Burton’s tribute to the science fiction genre of the 1960’s, starring Jack Nicholson, Pierce Brosnan,  Natalie Port...
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17
Mar

Lost World Compy Movie Props Display

March 17, 2013
Something has survived…It’s a compy! A custom display for screen used Jurassic Park, The Lost World compy movie prop. We created a custom carved foam display for original movie props like this The Lost World compy dinosaur from the Jurassic Park ...
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11
Mar

Anatomical Leg Model with Lymphedema

March 11, 2013
An anatomical leg model created in soft latex and foam. This anatomical leg model was created to represent a leg affected by Lymphedema. This realistic prop will aid in the fitting of custom compression garments to assist those with the condition. ...
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10
Feb

Dragonslayer Vermithrax Head Restoration & Display

February 10, 2013
Our restoration and display work for this incredible, life-sized Dragonslayer Vermithrax prop head from the 1981 classic film. We’re all fans of movies here and Dragonslayer is one of our faves.  The design of the dragon in that film has hel...
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5
Feb

Doctor Who Prop Monster Mask Restoration

February 5, 2013
Conserving a screen used, latex Doctor Who prop monster mask of a Silurian. We’re all huge fans of classic sci-fi and were honored to help preserve this original prop Silurian mask from the classic BBC television series. The latex Doctor Who p...
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18
Jan

Star Wars Cantina Band Prop Mask & Hands Conservation

January 18, 2013
Not just a replica, but a conservation of screen used Star Wars Cantina Band prop mask and hands, bring back to life one of the Modal Nodes! We’re always honored to help preserve original Star Wars props. This screen used Star Wars Cantina Ba...
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7
Jan

Soulkeeper Demon Foam Latex Movie Prop Restoration

January 7, 2013
Whether a Hollywood hit or cult classic,we’re always proud of our foam latex movie prop restoration. Here’s a creepy Soulkeeper Demon from the 2001 movie. Another foam latex movie prop restoration, this piece is an incredible Soulkeeper d...
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17
Dec

Custom Themed Furniture Crystal Sci Fi Desk

December 17, 2012
A custom themed sci fi desk with crystal power! A colorful giant-crystal style sci fi desk, a combination of foam carved sculpture and furniture.  The custom desk is created from EPS foam with a durable hard coat and classy glass table top.  This ...
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13
Dec

Vintage Glenn Strange Don Post Frankenstein Mask Restoration

December 13, 2012
Conserving a vintage Don Post Frankenstein mask for a friend. We restored/conserved this vintage Don Post Frankenstein mask, a cherished memento of our dear friends, Bob and Kathy Burns.  From Bob, “I have a Glenn Strange Frankenstein mask tha...
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12
Dec

Ghostbusters Slimer Maquette Restoration & Display

December 12, 2012
 Restoring an original Ghostbusters Slimer maquette from the production of the classic 1984 paranormal comedy. This small scale Ghostbusters Slimer maquette was used to visualize and help create the Slimer costume used in one of our favorite movies!...
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