Tales from the Darkside Lizzie Puppet Restoration
October 30, 2017

One of the most extensive restorations we’ve undertaken – rebuilding Tom Savini’s classic Lizzie puppet from Tales from the Dark Side! Tom Savini’s special makeup effects books in the 80’s...


Dracula Vampire Fangs Prop Display
October 26, 2017

A custom, creepy themed display for a set of vampire fangs worn by Gary Oldman as the titular character in Bram Stoker’s Dracula. A small, but truly iconic costume element worn...


MOMI Jim Henson Exhibit & Restoration Video Interview
October 23, 2017

NEW VIDEO INTERVIEW – The Museum of the Moving Image recently opened their Jim Henson Exhibit and Gizmodo / io9 stopped by the studio to chat about our part in...


Life Sized Headless Horseman Statue
October 18, 2017

A custom created life sized Headless Horseman Statue created for an eerie Halloween display at a theme park. It’s probably not hard to believe… but here at Tom Spina Designs,...


Walking Dead Mask Display
October 13, 2017

A custom display for a screen used Walking Dead mask One of oldest clients reached out to us looking for a unique and themed display for his screen used, latex...


Large Foam Crashed UFO Prop
October 03, 2017

A custom sculpted large foam Crashed UFO prop created for an X-Files themed event/party The large scale crashed UFO prop was designed and created to add a bit of flair and...


Appearances at Salt Lake Comic Con 2017!
September 25, 2017

Salt Lake Comic Con 2017 appearances by Tom Spina and our sister company, Regal Robot! Tom was once again invited as a guest to Salt Lake Comic Con 2017 in Salt...


MIB Worm Guy Puppet Restoration
September 18, 2017

Restoration of a MIB worm guy created for the 1997 Sci-fi adventure starring Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith. We have been fortunate enough to get a chance to work...


Edward Scissorhands Gloves Themed Prop Display
September 12, 2017

A custom themed movie prop display for a pair of screen used Edward Scissorhands gloves This themed movie prop dispay base was designed to mimic the look of The Inventor’s...


Tom on Rebel Force Radio Podcast – Porgs & Regal Robot!
September 01, 2017

Rebel Force Radio Podcast – Tom talks about Porgs, his upcoming Salt Lake Comic Con appearance and new Regal Robot Star Wars™ products! When Jimmy and Jason call, Tom answers!...


Graduate Custom Likeness Bust in Stone Look
August 30, 2017

A Custom Likeness Bust Sculpted from Vintage Photos A family wrote us looking for a custom likeness bust as a way to honor their father and bring to life one...


Freddy vs Jason Stunt Mask Display Bust
August 25, 2017

A custom display bust for a Freddy vs Jason Stunt Mask This original foam latex prop Freddy vs Jason Stunt mask arrived to our studio in very good condition but...


TMNT Costume Shell Restoration
August 22, 2017

A restoration of a TMNT costume shell from the live action series. This original prop TMNT costume shell came from the live action television show Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Next...


Carved Foam Trade Show Prop Rocks
August 18, 2017

A set of custom hand carved foam trade show prop rocks Much lighter than their natural rock counterparts, these foam props helped add theming and character to our client’s trade...


Gremlins 2 Mohawk Puppet Restoration
August 14, 2017

Restoration and custom display of a Gremlins 2 Mohawk Puppet The years had not exactly been kind to this Gremlins 2 Mohawk Puppet, more then 25 years of storage had...


Tom Interviewed on the Star Wars Official Site
August 07, 2017

Tom Interviewed on the Star Wars Official Site! The official Star Wars™ website’s posted a great interview with Tom titled, “How Tom Spina and Regal Robot are Bringing Star Wars Home.”  Tom...


Halloween II Life-Sized Michael Myers Display
August 01, 2017

A custom mannequin creates a life-sized Michael Myers display for a screen used movie costume! This life-sized Michael Myers movie costume display was created for a pair of coveralls worn in...


Jim Henson Exhibition Puppet Conservation
July 22, 2017

Conserving Historic Props and Puppets for the NYC Jim Henson Exhibition and Traveling exhibit. We’re honored to have helped conserve props and puppets with New York’s Museum of the Moving Image...


Jim Henson Exhibition at the Museum of the Moving Image
July 22, 2017

A Gallery of images from the opening of the NY Jim Henson Exhibition at the Museum of the Moving Image. On July 20th, 2017, the Museum of the Moving Image...


Custom Tribute Bust Officer Steven McDonald
July 18, 2017

A custom tribute bust award of NYPD officer Steven McDonald We were contacted by the Detectives’ Endowment Association Inc. who were looking for a custom tribute bust of the late...


Fluffy The Crate Beast Contact Lens Display
July 12, 2017

A custom display for a screen used contact lenses for Fluffy The Crate Beast from Creepshow We created this replica of Fluffy The Crate Beast and a slightly scaled down...


Darth Vader Costume Display Mannequin
July 06, 2017

A custom mannequin and display base for a replica Darth Vader costume for for a video game company’s office. As part of a larger project several years ago, when we...


Men in Black Worm Guy Puppet Restoration
June 29, 2017

Restoration of an original Men in Black Worm Guy puppet. This Men in Black worm guy prop puppet was used in the original, 1997 film.  Since production of the film wrapped,...


Tom featured on the Star Wars Show
June 23, 2017

Tom featured on the Star Wars Show! The June 21st episode of The Star Wars Show featured Tom as a guest for a great interview with the show’s cohost, Andi Gutierrez.  The...


Robin Williams Tribute Sculpture and Bust
June 20, 2017

 A custom Robin Williams bust in tribute to the late actor There are few actors whose influence is felt equally as strong by multiple generations. Once of these amazing artists...


Batman Movie Cowl Display Bust
June 14, 2017

Our display and subtle restoration of an original Batman movie cowl from the 1989 Tim Burton film. Sometimes the simplest looking projects can be the most challenging, and subtle restoration...


Podcast and news roundup!
June 10, 2017

Podcast and Interview Roundup! Tom was a guest on a number of podcasts over the last few weeks, and you’ll find links to some of these appearances below! On the...


Star Trek Peter Preston Costumes Display
June 06, 2017

Custom display  for a pair of Star Trek Peter Preston costumes A custom display for a pair of Star Trek Peter Preston costumes worn by Ike Eisenmann as Scotty’s nephew in Star...


Doctor Who Mask Prop Restoration
June 01, 2017

A restoration and custom themed display for a lion Doctor Who mask from the Tom Baker series This lion Doctor Who mask was originally seen in the serial The Masque of Mandragora...


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Inspired Desk
May 26, 2017

A custom built Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles inspired desk. When we begin any themed furniture project we always start by discussing with each client their hopes or vision for their...