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27
Aug

The Dark Crystal Podling Puppet Restoration

August 27, 2019
Restoration of a foam latex The Dark Crystal Podling Puppet This Dark Crystal Podling puppet, arrived to our studio showing the unfortunate common effects of age on the foam latex. With puppets the areas which show the most damage are usually the are...
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20
Aug

Hellraiser Movie Props Display

August 20, 2019
A Horror Inspired Themed Display for a set of Hellraiser Movie Props Our client sent us several awesome Hellraiser movie props and was looking for a cohesive way to displays all of them together in his collection. He provided us with a Pinhead foam ...
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14
Aug

Custom Bronze Bust Corporate Gift

August 14, 2019
A Life Sized Bronze Likeness Bust for a  Corporate Gift This custom made bronze bust was created by sculptors in our New York studio. This corporate gift was hand sculpted entirely from photos and cast in lightweight resin that looks like bronze wi...
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8
Aug

Babylon 5 Alien Mask Restoration and Custom Display

August 8, 2019
Restoration and a custom display for a latex Babylon 5 alien mask This original TV prop latex Babylon 5 alien mask from the Season 4 episode “Whatever Happened to Mr. Garibaldi” arrived to our studio in need of careful restoration. Over...
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5
Jul

Acrylic Display Case for Screen Used Jaws Prop

July 5, 2019
Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water…. A custom display case for screen used Jaws prop goggles from 1975! Our client was looking for the best way to display this pair of Jaws prop scuba goggles worn by Richard Dreyfuss as Hoope...
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26
Jun

Tiki Props – Sculpted Store Displays for Geeki Tikis

June 26, 2019
A set of larger than life hand carved tiki props inspired by Geeki Tikis Here at Tom Spina Designs, I think it’s pretty clear that we love pop culture inspired anything! So when the brilliant folks over at Beeline Creative contacted us about making...
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5
May

Pics and Video from Star Wars Celebration!

May 5, 2019
Pics and Video from Star Wars Celebration Chicago with our sister company, Regal Robot! What an incredible show Star Wars Celebration Chicago was! In addition to the Regal Robot booth, Tom was invited as a guest and was seen on three panels and sever...
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26
Feb

Realistic Wax Museum Style Head Gift

February 26, 2019
We sculpted this life-sized wax museum style head of one of our clients as a surprise gift from his wife! This wax museum style figure was commissioned by one of our clients looking for a one of a kind birthday gift for her husband. She wanted to cre...
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19
Feb

Gangs of New York Cross Prop Restoration

February 19, 2019
Restoration of Liam Neeson’s Gangs of New York Cross Prop This Gangs of New York Cross prop was a carried by Liam Neeson’s character ‘Priest’ Vallon in Martin Scorsese’s 2002 film. Likely for safety reasons and for ea...
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13
Feb

Honey I Shrunk the Kids Ant Puppet Display

February 13, 2019
Antie! Our themed display for an original stop motion Honey I Shrunk the Kids ant puppet! Who could forget Antie? This Honey I Shrunk the Kids ant puppet was used in stop motion FX work on the classic 1989 Disney film. It came to our studio for mino...
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31
Jan

Nightmare Before Christmas Zombie Bass Player Restoration

January 31, 2019
Restoration of an original Halloweentown Zombie Bass Player Stop-Motion Puppet This Zombie Bass Player puppet from the Nightmare Before Christmas was in fairly good condition especially considering its age, material and the fact that it is a stop mo...
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27
Jan

Reggie Watts Taskmaster Faux Bronze Bust Sculptures

January 27, 2019
A pair of scaled faux bronze busts Reggie Watts sculpted for the show, Taskmaster Taskmaster is a television show based of a UK show of the same name. It is hosted by Reggie Watts and features a panel of actors and comedians who have to perform co...
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20
Jan

Mick Fleetwood’s Star Trek Antedian Costume Display

January 20, 2019
A Custom Mannequin to Create a Life-Sized Statue for Mick Fleetwood’s Original Star Trek Antedian Costume from The Next Generation This amazing (and very tall!) Star Trek Antedian Costume was worn by none other than Mick Fleetwood from Fleetwo...
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10
Jan

Hellboy Movie Prop Mask Restoration

January 10, 2019
Restoring a screen used Hellboy movie prop mask from the Ron Perlman and Guillermo Del Toro film While this mask may look like Ron Perlman in prosthetics, it’s actually a beautifully crafted full head foam mask used in the first movie. The Hell...
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7
Jan

Humphrey Bogart Costume Display

January 7, 2019
A life-sized display, a custom mannequin and themed display for a screen worn Humphrey Bogart costume from the film Dark Passage! We were brought this incredible, original Humphrey Bogart costume from the 1947 Bogart and Bacall classic, Dark Passage ...
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31
Dec

Beetlejuice Wedding Foam Party Props

December 31, 2018
Custom large foam prop Sandworm and claw sculpture for a Beetlejuice wedding! Often our large foam props are created for trade shows, theme parks or corporate parties or events, but in some cases, we get to do something a bit more personal and spec...
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23
Dec

Bronze Bust Sculptures Tribute to Medical Physicists

December 23, 2018
Three bronze bust sculptures as tributes to honor physicists and their medical contributions for the AAPM We were delighted to be commissioned to create these three bronze bust sculptures for the American Association of Physicists in Medicine, honori...
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17
Dec

Child Grinch Bust – Prop Appliance Display

December 17, 2018
A custom display bust made for original prop Grinch facial appliances from How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Just in time for the holidays! If you’ve enjoyed our other Grinch movie prop displays and restoration projects, no doubt you’ll li...
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1
Dec

Baby Grinch Movie Prop Puppets

December 1, 2018
Completing baby Grinches using original foam latex parts from How the Grinch Stole Christmas. We always love getting the chance to help restore and display pieces created by Rick Baker’s Cinovation studios and props and costumes from the Grinch...
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20
Nov

Day of the Dead Movie Prop Display

November 20, 2018
You’ll lose your head over this custom themed Day of the Dead movie prop display! George A Romero is often called the “Father of the Zombie Film”, and Day of the Dead is the perfect example of his signature style. Plenty of blood s...
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14
Nov

Farscape Scarran Costume Mannequin & Restoration

November 14, 2018
Restoration & custom display mannequin for a screen used Farscape Scarran costume This complex Farscape Scarran costume was brought to our NY studio by a client looking for a larger than life display. The Scarran’s costume, made by Oscar Wi...
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25
Oct

Killer Klowns Mask Restoration

October 25, 2018
Restoring an original Killer Klowns movie mask created by the Chiodo Brothers.   Originally created by our friends over at Chiodo Brothers Productions, this Killer Klowns mask prop came in to our NY studio in need of a bit of restoration and care. �...
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21
Oct

Michael Myers Halloween Clown Costume Display

October 21, 2018
A custom mannequin to display a Michael Myers clown costume from Rob Zombie’s Halloween II movie. This Michael Myers clown costume came to us for display because the original mannequin it was being displayed on was too small and not 100% stable. ...
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10
Oct

Regal Robot Halloween Vac Form Wall Art Sale

October 10, 2018
Just in time for Halloween! Our Sister Company, Regal Robot is excited to offer 20% off of the full line of Ghoulsville Wall Decor Masks Through October 18th! Our sister company Regal Robot is getting into the Halloween spirit a little early with a s...
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3
Oct

Never Hike Alone Jason Voorhees Costume Display

October 3, 2018
A custom display for a Jason Voorhees costume from “Never Hike Alone” A custom mannequin and display base for a Jason Voorhees costume from the high end fan film “Never Hike Alone.”  The character of Jason Voorhees is alway...
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26
Aug

Tom is coming to FanX, Salt Lake Comic Convention!

August 26, 2018
Next Week!  Tom Spina, is a guest and panelist and we’ll have a special photo op at Booth 1031 of FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention! SEPTEMBER 6-8, 2018 We’re excited to announce our appearance next week at FanX Salt Lake Comic Con, where ...
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