Monsterpalooza was an incredible experience. The show featured an astounding array of artists and artwork. Tom, along with Brandon Alinger of Propstore.com gave unique presentation about collecting, displaying and restoring original movie props and wardrobe.
Photos by Tom Spina and Mike Thomas
Monsterpalooza - Burbank 2009
Monsterpalooza 2009!
TSD artists Mike Thomas and Tom Spina pose with several KNB pieces in the show's Museum.
Tom mugs with Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger from KNB effects
Brent Armstrong's incredible King Kong statue adorned the hallway
A giant, classic Don Post Kong stood against the back wall
Mask and bust maker Jeff Wehenkel was on hand.
Jordu Schell poses with his imaginative creations. Jordu's sculpting has always been an inspiration
Tom's favorite of the bunch
Tom and Jordu smile for the camera
Dennis Beckstrom's outstanding sculpture of Karloff as the Monster from the Bride of Frankenstein,
Rich Krussell's very cool take on the Marvel style Frankenstein Monster.
Tom with friend and FX artist Russ Lukich
Casey Love poses with Tom and his massive gorilla head
it's tough to capture the scale of this one in pictures! It was huge!
Casey's unique take on the Metaluna Mutant was a favorite
Brandon and Tom start the Prop and Wardrobe Collecting presentation
A wide range of topics were covered, starting with the basics of prop and wardrobe collecting
Slideshows featured photos of dozens of amazing props from private collections around the world
Posing with two original props from An American Werewolf in London which Propstore provided for display
Tom and Kelly Delcambre pose with a Joker created by Bob Causey and Kelly.
The lifesized Lon Chaney Jr. Kharis Mummy created by Tom Spina and Kelly Delcambre
Posing with Ron Chaney (Lon Jr's grandson) and the mummy.
Choked by his own grandpa! Ron Chaney mugs for the camera
Here's a bust version of the same piece... email for more info.
Bob Lizzaraga's very cool Lon Chaney/Wolfman print was among several other 2-D works of art in the museum
ADI had a number of cool pieces at the show, but this Magilla Gorilla concept bust showed strong character!
Pat Magee had some cool pieces in the museum too. The oversized monster head was a favorite
Russ Lukich's standout piece from the museum... Vincent Price from Pit and the Pendulum. Incredible!
Best piece at the show - Mike Hill's amazing Karloff in the Makeup chair sculpture
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