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The Weird History of Monster Cereals

The Weird History of Monster Cereals

Any day is a good day to enjoy a bowl of Count Chocula or Franken Berry cereal. It’s part of a complete breakfast! Dan Larson of Toy Galaxy looks at the strange and sometimes controversial history of General Mills’ spooky and sugary Monster Cereals, including the elusive Yummy Mummy. Since this video was released, Carmella Creeper was added to the mix.

Monstronauts Ceramic/Magnetic Coasters

Monstronauts Ceramic/Magnetic Coasters
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Concord Aerospace expands its line of space-inspired goodies with a collection of coasters featuring images of wacky monsters and aliens. The colorful ceramic coasters have magnets on the back to keep them neatly stacked and felt pads to protect surfaces. Buy four or more Monstronauts coasters for a discount. They’re great for geeky or ghoulish get-togethers!

Making a Japanese Tengu Mask by Hand

Making a Japanese Tengu Mask by Hand

Process X introduces us to artist Hiroyuki Yamamoto, a master craftsman who makes traditional Japanese masks. Each mask starts as a solid block of wood, which he carves away with a saw, chisel, and other hand tools. He then creates eyes out of copper, applies gold leaf, and paints the mask in vibrant colors to bring his characters to life.

50 States, 50 Cryptids

50 States, 50 Cryptids

Did you know that every state in America has at least one mythical creature that supposedly lives within its borders? Trust Me Bro compiled this fun video explainer about some of the nation’s legendary monsters and weird things, like the Michigan Dogman, Pennsylvania’s Squonk, and West Virginia’s Mothman. They’re not all Sasquatch or Chupacabra variants.

Gorefield the Cat

Gorefield the Cat

North of the Border imagines what would happen if Garfield the Cat was infected with the shape-shifting organism that took over in John Carpenter’s The Thing. The mutated feline has loads of pointy teeth, dozens of tiny tentacles, and four gangly arms ready to grab lasagna and toss it into its horrifying mouth-stomach.

Monster Size Comparison

Monster Size Comparison

Imagine what it might be like if a bunch of monsters came to town and started stomping around. MetaBall Studios takes to the streets with their latest size comparison video, giving us a sense of scale as various fictional monsters invade Earth and wreak havoc on the place. Once they start getting 30 feet tall or more, they can’t help but destroy the place.

Life-Size Alien Facehugger

Life-Size Alien Facehugger
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Don’t have it in the budget to buy NECA’s life-size Aliens Xenomorph Egg? Good news! The collectible toymaker has decided to release its foam facehugger separately for a much more wallet-friendly price. The creature measures roughly 3.5 feet long and has a poseable tail. Makes a great cosplay accessory. Pre-orders start shipping 7.2024.

NECA Action Figure Monsterizer

NECA Action Figure Monsterizer
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Bring your 7-inch scale action figures to life with this awesome accessory from NECA Studios. Based on a 1980s toy called the Monsterizer, this mini laboratory table features a moving platform, a hinged cage, and illuminated electrical insulators and dials. It’s the perfect add-on for NECA’s Universal Monsters figures. Pre-orders start shipping 3.1.2024.

Indigofera x Björn Atldax Norwegian Wool Blankets

Indigofera x Björn Atldax Norwegian Wool Blankets
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Scandinavian brand Indigofera is known for its oversized Norwegian wool blankets. They teamed up with artist Björn Atldax to create a series of eye-catching textile art. The surrealist images incorporate skulls, monsters, and traditional Mixtec symbology. Each blanket measures 2 m x 1.5 m (~6.56 ft x 4.92 ft) and will wrap you in warmth and weirdness.

Scotch Ness Monster Whiskey Chilling Stone

Scotch Ness Monster Whiskey Chilling Stone
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Both the Loch Ness Monster and some of the world’s best whiskeys hail from Scotland. This stainless steel Nessie swims in your rocks glass and keeps scotch or other spirits cool without watering them down. The little dude rides atop a food-safe silicone suction cup to keep him upright and peeking out of his boozy lake.

Multi-Track Monster Mash

Multi-Track Monster Mash

We’ve always enjoyed musician Jared Halley and his multi-track a cappella performances. To celebrate Halloween 2023, Jared performed a fun cover of Bobby Pickett’s spooky classic Monster Mash, with backing vocals and dance moves performed by his 10-year-old son, Noah.

An Alchemist’s Confession

An Alchemist’s Confession

This animation features a monologue by a monster who was once an alchemist, expressing regrets after attaining the power he sought. Cory Williams of Daydream Studios wrote and directed the short film using Unreal Engine 5 and assets from the Unreal Marketplace. We love the design of Dary Palasky’s creature, Wasserman. (Thanks, Rob!)

Monsterama Retro Horror Zines

Monsterama Retro Horror Zines
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Tattoo artist Allan Graves created this awesome series of zines celebrating horror illustrations and advertising from the 1970s and 1980s. Each issue has 100 pages packed with gruesome and graphic imagery that is definitely not for kids. Monsterama #4 hits 8.30.2023, and you can grab the first three issues here.

Making a Mini Monster House

Making a Mini Monster House

Inspired by the 2006 movie Monster House, Midnight Hobbies set out to create a miniature version of the animated horror-comedy’s eponymous dwelling. He built the structure for the model by attaching foam board to a tissue box, cutting its roof and shingles from cardstock, and making windows and siding from popsicle sticks.

Making a Sea Monster

Making a Sea Monster

Artist Thalasso hobbyer makes amazing dioramas, often with undersea creatures as their subject. This gnarly sea monster was inspired by a fellow artist’s illustration of a nightmarish vision. They sculpted the beast from wire and clay, surrounded it with tiny sharks, fish, and a diver, then submerged them in ocean blue resin.

2023 National Park Monsters Calendar

2023 National Park Monsters Calendar
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Ring in the new year with a trip to our National Parks. Only when you arrive at these scenic locales you’re greeted by Kaiju. Alternate Histories’ calendar features monsters like the Zombies of Zion and Creature of Crater Lake. Need more road trip monsters in your life? Check out their Wish You Were Here calendar.

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