Early Don Post Studios Bald Wig Dealer Ad

April 30, 2015, 7:47 am

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While not monster mask related, this dealer ad is an interesting piece of early Don Post Studios history. According to Matt Post, the Yul Brenner Skin / Bald Cap was sold about 1956 / 1957, probably after the King and I was actually released, and was not licensed.

Image Source: Matt Post

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Random Sunday Morning Mask PIc: Frank and Drac

May 3, 2015, 7:40 am

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More Trick or Treat Studios 2015 Releases

May 6, 2015, 11:35 am

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The Trick or Treat Studios 2015 lineup has some killer metal head masks including the Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Misfits Fiend, and a Motorhead and even a Judas Priest mask.

Trick or Treat Studios "Rob Zombie" Mask

Trick or Treat Studios "Alice Cooper" Mask & "Misfits Fiend" Mask

Trick or Treat Studios "Motorhead Warpig"
and "Judas Priest Redeemer of Souls" Masks

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Shock Monster Article

May 9, 2015, 9:53 am

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This article written by Dante Renta originally appeared in Scary Monsters magazine issue #80. The article explains how the classic Shock Monster character was dug up from the grave by Don Post Studios...

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Random Sunday Morning Monster Pic: 1974 Gray Charles Haunted House Promo

May 10, 2015, 1:58 pm

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This photograph of a publicity stunt for the 1974 Gray Charles Haunted House comes courtesy of Lee Lambert. The pictured actors are sporting some classic Don Post Studios masks including a Mad Doctor, Wolfman, and Gorilla...

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Early 1970 Don Post Studios Catalog Sheets

May 12, 2015, 7:51 pm

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These Don Post Studios catalog sheets date back to the early 1970's; likely between the years of 1970-1973...

Image Source: Matt Post

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Haunted Mask Photos

May 14, 2015, 1:27 pm

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These behind-the-scene photographs of the Goosebumps Haunted Mask were found on Douglas Godino's chillersfx900 Instagram page. One by one, Douglas has been creating replicas of the masks from the original episode! Photos of his efforts can be seen on his Insta page...

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Distortions Montster of the Month Photos

May 16, 2015, 9:09 am

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Aaron Lewis recently shared these beautiful photos of his Distortions Monster of the Month Club collection on Instagram...

"Blink"


"BT-15"

"Ernest Wellman"

"Vampire's Head"

"The Initiate"

"Belladorian"

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1963 Don Post Studios Brochure

May 19, 2015, 7:37 am

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This four-page promotional brochure has some wonderful images of early Don Post Studios masks, including the Hollywood Horrors line, as well as Don Sr., Verne Langdon, and several popular personalities of the time. Forgive the excessive watermarking on these images. It's not done to claim possession of these, but rather to thwart those that might try to sell these images as the real deal on auction sites as has been done with a few of the early un-watermarked catalog scans I've posted in the past.

A HUGE thanks goes out to Matt Post for sharing these scans of a truly rare piece of early Don Post Studios history...

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1986 House of Horror Studios Catalog

May 21, 2015, 9:05 am

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Joe Reader's House of Horror Studios responsible for creating some incredibly detailed and original masks and hands during the mid to late 80's. I have little information on the company itself, but a thread still exists on the HMA with some nice pictures of HoH masks. Thanks go out to the Maskahuna for sharing these 1986 catalog scans. Stay tuned for some additional House of Horror Studios catalog scans coming soon...

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Witching Hour

May 23, 2015, 10:47 am

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Saturday Evening Post, October, 31st 1942

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1995 Great Cover Up

May 25, 2015, 10:13 pm

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By 1995, Don Post Studios was in charge of all the development of the masks and costumes for The Great Cover Up. The style of the masks closely mirrored that of the 1995 DPS line-up. In addition, there are a handful of reissues of older DPS masks sprinkled throughout the pages including an interesting appearance of the late 70's glow ghoul "Mortimer" on page 14...

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1998 Illusive Concepts Catalog

May 30, 2015, 2:39 pm

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Illusive Concepts spent the better part of the decade putting out high quality mass-produced masks and the 1998 IC catalog really showcases the companies product at it's height. There are a few masks that are worth noting, including the Deluxe Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Mutant, and The Crypt Keeper...

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Don Post Studios 800 Line Catalog Sheet

June 2, 2015, 10:06 pm

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Image Source: Matt Post

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Don Post Studios Article - Questar Nov. 1979

June 6, 2015, 9:44 am

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During a period from November 1979 to August 1980 Questar magazine ran four comprehensive articles about Don Post Studios. The third of these articles was posted here back in November of 2010. Thanks to some scans sent my way a few months ago from Matt Post, the other three articles will be posted here over the course of the upcoming week...

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Don Post Studios Article - Questar Feb. 1980

June 8, 2015, 6:55 am

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During a period from November 1979 to August 1980, Questar magazine ran four "Close-Up" articles about Don Post Studios. Although the article in today's post is titled "Part-One" in the series, the article posted a few days ago is actually the first and serves as an introduction to the series. The full audio recordings of the interviews conducted by Dr. Jeffrey Elliot for these articles with Don Post Sr, and Don Post Jr can be heard on Matt Post's YouTube page.

Image Source: Matt Post

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Don Post Studios Article - Questar Aug. 1980

June 11, 2015, 12:32 pm

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Image Source: Matt Post

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Don Con

June 14, 2015, 12:17 pm

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Lovers of latex and headhunters alike, incredible news was announced today... Don-Con, a convention that celebrates the legacy of the historic Don Post Studios will be held November 7th & 8th, 2015 in Burbank, California. For the gory details check out Don-Con.com. In addition to special guests and vendors, Lee Lambert's second edition of the Illustrated History of Don Post Studios book will be released at Don Con!