Do you see what I see? Monster Scenes in 3-D!!

Take a look at the true depths of Dr. Deadly’s dungeon thanks to these inventive photos from Stephen Bell. These images are already compelling in their eerie atmosphere but Stephen goes the extra yard (literally) from having converted them into actual analglyph 3-D renderings. Get yourself a pair of red-and-blue 3-D glasses (surely you have a pair lying about, don’t you?), and view these great dimensional photos. Remember, the red lens goes over your left eye. Click each photo to see a larger version.

Strange goings on in Dr. Deadly's dungeon.

 

The Monster lives!

 

"Get her!"

 

Vampirella stirs up some trouble.

 

Peril under the Pendulum blade.

 

If you’re eager to learn more about Stephen and all the creative stuff he’s up to, visit his blog site, http://www.futurechimp.com/. Our thanks to Stephen for sharing his deep delight of Monster Scenes. Enjoy!

Monster Model Review #125: Monster Scenes Customizing Kits

Seems we’re keeping the good folks at Monster Model Review quite busy. Watch the new episode below where they review our latest ominous offerings, the Saber Tooth Rabbit, the Feral Cat, and the Skeleton. If you haven’t picked up a set of these newest customizing kits for yourself…well, what’re ya waiting for? Get yours in the Gruesome Goodies Store at MonsterScenes.net.

Happy Thanksgiving to Monster Scenes Journal readers…

We’re wishing all of our readers the best this Thanksgiving holiday. We’ve just posted a previously-unreleased piece of special holiday art, courtesy of our own Jim Craig.

And just because we’re wishing holiday greetings, don’t think we’ve lost our sinister edge. We’re still “monsters” here but, hey, we’re not inhuman…

Monster Scenes “origins” will amaze you!

You know how Aurora’s Monster Scenes story ended but do you know how it began?

Visit Andy Yanchus’ From the Vault page at MonsterScenes.net and discover what helped inspire the infamous series and what it was originally named. It’s the sort of stuff that might very well keep you up at night…

Monster Model Review #123 – Monster Scenes Body Bag

So what do you do when the dungeon becomes a bit too cluttered with bodies and body parts? Do what Dr. Deadly does and tidy up with the Monster Scenes Body Bag Authentic Customizing Accessory.

Here now is the fiendishly fine episode #123 of Monster Model Review in which series producer/director Rob Mattison shows how to get the most out of – and into – a Body Bag. Just click the image below to open a YouTube window to view the episode.

Click image above to view the full episode #123 of Monster Model Review featuring the Monster Scenes Body Bag

And, once you’re duly inspired, drop by the Gruesome Goodies Store at MonsterScenes.net to get your own Body Bag (or two or five or…). Plus, see the step-by-step detailing information from Rob Mattison on the exclusive Body Bag Customizing Tips page at MonsterScenes.net – see it here.

Interesting story from that “other” Journal…

We’re often asked why we invest ourselves into dreadful delights like Monster Scenes. That’s easy – we love it and you love it. We’re thankful for the support we receive in regards to our ever-increasing number of site visitors, our Facebook friends, and readers of the Monster Scenes Journal. Your comments regarding your enthusiasm for Monster Scenes, your purchases from the Gruesome Goodies Store, and your positive feedback is what keeps us driving ahead to bring more, more, more to you!

And, in these days when the economy is difficult to predict, it’s reassuring to see that escapism into the horror hobbies is on the rise. Case in point, we couldn’t help but take notice of this story reported in today’s Wall Street Journal. The story headline beckoned:

Farm House to Haunted House: Making Hay with Horror

Farmer Glenn Boyette, 58, has found a way to harvest a new crop – fear! No, he’s no politician trying to conjure up pre-election boogeymen. Instead, Mr. Boyette has converted a portion of his 150-acre farm located in Clayton, SC, having built three haunted houses and four other Halloween-themed attractions. Great idea!

Mr. Boyette’s not alone in his fear-farming endeavor. The WSJ article goes on to reveal that there are more than 500 farms across the United States that have co-opted the creatures of the night to deliver more frightful fun beyond pumpkin patches, hayrides, and petting zoos.

Anyway, enjoy the Halloween season and, if you happen along one of the nation’s frightening farms, snap some photos and send them along to us. Just email us at info@monsterscenes.net.

Back from the dead? Hey-we’ve never left you!

Nope – we’ve never been gone, just incredibly busy working on some truly exciting new stuff for Monster Scenes enthusiasts like you.

While we apologize for the interruption to our entries in this Monster Scenes Journal blog, we’re absolutely certain you’ll cheer wildly once we unveil all we’ve been doing deep in our dungeon. Stay tuned – the details will be published in this Journal soon!

In the meantime, since it’s the month for monstrous celebrations, we have a Halloween sale for folks seeking some truly unique decor, Monster Scenes style. Visit the Gruesome Goodies Store at MonsterScenes.net and you’ll find our limited, numbered Prototype Edition styrene plastic kits of The Pendulum and The Hanging Cage on sale for 25% off the regular price. There are only 100 of each kit available, each hand-numbered for maximum collectibility. Plus, each features unique prototype design elements including special Black Steel Cable cording not found in the commercial kits as well as pre-production artwork and vintage design reproductions.

  

Want more? OK – how about our exclusive 1/13 scale Authentic Customizing Accessories, also available at 25% off regular prices when you purchase the set of five. Get Rope, Chain, Cobwebs, the Dungeon Spider Nest, and the devious Body Bag. Each accessory includes fully illustrated instruction sheets featuring exclusive artwork by acclaimed artist Jim Craig. Look for your option to buy all five customizing accessories on the order form page.

Oh, and Happy Halloween everyone!

“The Aurora Monsters” DVD – a sequel??

If you haven’t yet ordered your DVD of “The Aurora Monsters – The Model Craze that Gripped the World,” what are you waiting for? As we’ve been tracking the excitement of the release here at MonsterScenes.net, we once again caught up with DVD creator and co-director Cortlandt Hull to check response to this release and inquire about an unconfirmed bit of hearsay.

“Oh, response to the DVD has been wonderfully positive – I get more and more great feedback every week,” says Hull. “I think we really struck a nostalgic nerve with fans, old and new.”

Premiered at the Wonderfest 2010 event, a special Early Release edition was offered to eager fans along with a limited edition Monster Scenes Transparent Green Frankenstein kit and a signed limited edition commemorative poster. These Early Release collector’s sets were limited to only 100 units. As of this writing, Hull indicates that only a scant few are still up for grabs. “Better get one quick if you want one – there won’t be any more like this.” [Hint: send email to witchsdungeon@sbcglobal.net if you want a collector’s set for yourself.]

     

At this June’s Monster Bash 2010 event, Hull unveiled the hotly anticipated final edition of “The Aurora Monsters” DVD, complete with additional graphics, new photos, and a re-mixed music score different from the Wonderfest edition. Hull explains: “We weren’t able to prepare all the additional material for the Early Release edition, including fun behind-the-scenes outtakes with Zacherly, but now fans can get even more monster model fun with this final edition.” (You can order your copy at Amazon.com now.)

So what’s this about a sequel DVD?

“What – already?!” Hull was duly surprised by the question, one that seemed to arise from the online ether as a tantalizing yet unsubstantiated rumor. “Well, there’s no denying that we’ve only scratched the surface with the current DVD and, yes, we could shoot new footage to unveil some exciting rare treats thanks to the generosity of the folks we’ve interviewed. Even so, we’d need to be certain this first DVD is successful in earning back what we’ve invested before considering any new project.”

So, is that a yes or a no, Cortlandt?

“All I can say is tell your friends and their friends about the current DVD. Spread the word here in the U.S. and abroad and, hopefully, their support of this release will be rewarded with new follow-on releases. But, again, let’s make sure this first DVD is a smashing success, OK?”

‘Nuff said. Again, if you haven’t gotten a copy of “The Aurora Monsters” yet, don’t wait — the future of your favorite monsters might actually depend on YOU!

Watch the official preview trailer for “The Aurora Monsters” DVD, now playing at YouTube. Just click the image below…

First look: Vampirella rides the Giant Insect

With the anticipation of the Vampirella kit joining the Monster Scenes lineup later this year, here’s a tantalizing tidbit you’re sure to enjoy.

Few realize that the Giant Insect was introduced with the intention that Vampirella would be able to ride it. A new set of “riding legs” for Vampi was proposed but rejected for cost reasons. The bug was then developed to utilize the existing legs included in the Vampirella kit.

Look now at the Insect’s neck and you’ll notice it is sculpted in a sort of scalloped fashion, very much resembling a sort of saddle.

When you use Vampi’s “dynamic stance” legs (using leg parts 1A – 2A and 3B – 4B), you’ll find they allow her to sit atop the Insect’s neck quite comfortably.

Of course, a new set of riding legs still has merit and, as such, Dencomm is taking steps to bring them to you (plus some other interesting goodies). Special thanks goes to Andy Yanchus for his creative consultation and direction here. 

 

In the meanwhile, as you eagerly await the arrival of the Vampirella kit, don’t forget to get your hands on a Giant Insect kit, too. The girl’s got to be able to get around, doesn’t she? And, when it comes to transportation, it’s plain to see that Vampirella has been “going green” for a long, long time.

Monster Scenes as they were meant to be seen: Dr. Deadly

Previously, we shared master modeler and “mood maker” Mike Rutherford’s “Pendulum” build up. Commissioned to create the official promotional renderings of the Monster Scenes kits, Mike’s task is to bring the kits’ box art to life, onto the kit itself.

Now, take a look at Dr. Deadly. Mike bestows the medical miscreant with the tainted tones that reveal the doctor’s slightly sickly pallor and clearly sinister disposition.

More of Mike’s work will be coming soon…