Disney Mini Figures Collector Packs

While at the Disney Studios in Orlando, I came across a bin of Disney Mini Figure Collector Packs. The packs contain mini characters and iconic park attractions, each no bigger than your thumb and there are several different collections you can choose from and each bag contains 3 figures. However, you can't see what's in each pack. It is a grab bag and you just hope you get the figures you want. One of the collections offered the possibility of finding a mini New Orleans haunted mansion and a Tower of Terror.
Fortunately, these figures have very distinct, boxy shapes. After a minute or so of package squeezing (while a 4 year old boy watched with fascination, while repeating to me earnestly, "You onwee get fwee toys in a pack!"), I made my choices. I bought 2 packs. Here was my reward.

Mickey's Not-so-scary Halloween Party

Last weekend I attended "Mickey's Not-s-scary Halloween Party" at the Magic Kingdom.
I had a wonderful time!
The "Boo To You" parade at the Magic Kingdom (part of "Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party") was wonderful! Of course, my favorite portion of the parade (besides the Headless Horseman's appearance) is when the Haunted Mansion characters come through! I love the sparking shovels of the grave diggers and the flopping heads of the ballroom dancers! A brilliant production!

It has been a busy summer!

Sorry for the lack of posts! I am in the middle of my yeary Halloween Horror Nights season here in Orlando. Besides HHN, I have several other cool Halloween and theme park projects keeping me busy. 

"So what's up with Wizard's Crag?! We've been waiting (somewhat) patiently for months!"
Here's the deal.
Let's just say that certain individuals have seen the model and they might be interested in granting it a more "official" status. It may be a long shot, but certainly worth pursuing since this is the first time one of my models has received such attention! Unfortunately, it also means that a release may not be taking place in the near future. 
Sorry for keeping you guys hanging on for so long (your support is what keeps me going) but this is a very exciting possibility!
I won't be free to discuss the details of what might be taking place, but I will fill you in when I can.

Thanks to your continued support over the years and the positive comments to my projects (on my blog), you have shown that my work is valued and desired!
Keep your fingers crossed!

For years now, the employees of the Clayton County Library, in Forest Park Georgia, have created Halloween dioramas featuring my paper models. Stephen, who is the lead builder, realized that he never sent a photo of last year's display. Here it is! This scene makes me smile! What a wonderful job from what I'm sure is a wonderful library! 

That's what I get for playing with fire!

I had a great time at Spooky Empire's - MAYHEM event in Orlando a couple weeks ago! I met great fans and awesome celebrities (and THIS guy)!

Godzilla's Stomp of Approval!

Exclusive video of Haruo (GODZILLA) Nakajima stomping on my Bates House model at Monsterpalooza last month!
My paper model kit, "That Old House on the Hill" is featured in the first Edition of Mad Monster magazine.

It's a model...no..it's a cake!

It's a model AND a cake!
Chris from Greensboro, NC, tells me that their 7 year old wanted a "spooky birthday" in April. Cool! This might be the first time I've received a photo of a combination paper model/cake! The model is actually on brown styrofoam to protect it, but it looks great!

MAD MONSTER MAGAZINE!

I have the honor of being in the first edition of the new "Mad Monster" magazine!
Mad Monster is a retro monster mag celebrating and showcasing classic and contemporary creatures
of the night (and day). 
One of the many features of this edition is a fully printed paper model based on my orginal "Bates House" model, now called "That Old House on the Hill".
It also features art, photos, and even a flip book on the corner of the pages!

The magazine was debuted at Monsterpalooza in Burbank. There was a completed "Old House" model on display at the Mad Monster booth, which was very cool,
BUT the coolest thing was that it was later CRUSHED under the foot of Haruo Nakajima, who was
GODZILLA!!! 
It might be the BEST compliment I ever received for one of my models !

BUY YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TO MAD MONSTER HERE! 

Read more about Mad Monster here at DREADCENTRAL.COM

My Report on 'Hands-On History" at Eastern State Penitentiary

Check out my report from Eastern State Penitentiary about their new interactive program, "Hands on History"!
(at Inside the Magic)! 

The New Liberty Square Interactive Queue!

I am a little behind the times with this one but it shouldn't be ignored.
The Magic Kingdom unveiled the new interactive queue for the Liberty Square Haunted Mansion. Instead of passing under an awning and viewing the small cemetery on the hill, guests can no w mingle within a new cemetery and interact with crypts and tombstones which animate and make sounds and music.
The queue still pays tribute to the orginal cemetery characters (many of whom were named for the designers, artists and writers of th e orginal show), but they also added a few new names.

Wizard's Crag Prototype #1 and #2

Prototype #2 complete (right)! I made lots of tweaks and tried approaching it as if I never built it before. I added lots of indicators on the model as to what gets glued where. I also photographed the process for the construction diagrams. Now on to #3 to see if my tweaks work together.

How to Build a Paper Model

Once again a Haunted-D fan discovered someone attempting to SELL my FREE paper models online!
The seller was from Hong Kong and he was trying to sell my New Orleans Square, Phantom Manor and Bates House. I contacted several people at the hosting web site and several fans also protested and the listings were removed...again. Before the listings were removed I copied the incoherent english description of my models and used it in creating my own Xtranormal cartoon.
And pirates be aware! The Minions of the Haunted Dimensions are always watching!

Ice Storm