I’ve posted about the Hatbox Ghost before (this fellow has also been an inspiration for jewelry and T-shirts I’ve made). Now Kevin Kidney has fashioned a wonderful maquette for an auction celebrating Walt Disney resort’s 40th anniversary, October 1st.
The sculpture is based on Collin Campbell’s original painting for the famous 1969 Disneyland Record, “The Story and Song from The Haunted Mansion.”
See the artist’s post about Hatbox Ghost here.
I tend to post about taxidermy gone wrong (since I find it the most entertaining). But someone who is quite aware of my odd sensibilities sent me this commercial for Ojai Valley Taxidermy. It’s so wrong…it’s right.
Thanks, Ryogue!
Unfortunately I’m still time-restricted and unable to write the long descriptions I’d like to on here. So I want to direct you to an awesome post about Phantasmagorical Coney Island.
Coney Islands is such an enchanted place, with a rich, interesting history…
See more pictures and descriptions here.
Dang it. These Celestial Buddies are just so cute.
Sun:
Moon:
Earth:
Mars:
They range from $19-30 (a little pricey if you ask me), but oh…the cuteness…
I’ve actually referenced my personal toothpaste squeezing habits in reference to art AND products.
If you’re searching for the most expensive solution to the habit of squeezing the toothpaste from the middle of the tube like I do, look no further!
I feel like there must be a way to make an inexpensive version of this with a few items from Home Depot. Ideas?
This goes on my list of “things I’d love to have in my future office.”
This cube is the work of Jason Freeny, master of fantastic cartoonish anatomical creations.
I’ve collection many antique optical skull illusion images that were once printed on postcards. Tom French brings new life to the concept with his series of skull prints.
I also like his Cowboy Balance Series.
Sculptor Cedric Laquieze puts an uncommon spin on articulated skeletons.
It’s amazing, the new festive air a skeleton takes on when bedecked with colorful organic materials.
These dead creatures sprouting with life have a compelling intensity to them.
It’s been a while since I’ve done a thrift horror post, so here are a few recent goodies.
Is there a medical condition that causes two-tone bodies?
Two words: Wolf Eyes (and I ain’t talking about the band).
Frankenbunny…the perfect toy for undead children (that “cotton tail” almost looks like something is bubbling out of him *shudder*).
Pilgrim Children…of the Damned.
Ow. It hurts to look at these. Streeeeeeeetch….
“Oh honey…I want a portrait to remember you just as you are now…crying and depressed.”
Santa is either drunk, or serious about his Pilates routine.
And speaking of Santa, here he is incorporated into a mind-blowingly bizarre tribute (I almost feel offended by this…but I’m not exactly sure how).
What the…?
Look at this shifty-eyed, shady bear! Lecherous creature! Hide your children.
I always pictured Jesus as a fat lumberjack.
Today’s forecast: cheesy with a chance of scattered awful.
Some things cannot be unseen…
I find this idea cruel, actually. Don’t tease me with your pastry realism.
Party Aardvark bids you farewell…
Most images taken from here.
Sorry health nuts, but this looks delicious (I bet it’s still wonderful with healthy cereals and your favorite alternative cooking spread). I will be trying it for sure…
The instructions are very entertaining, too.
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