$20 Prop Challenge Discussion

[HibLaGrande]

Halloween forum has a challenge to build the coolest 20$ prop if anyone wants to get in on it. or we could have our own here. any way it sounds like a fun challenge.:D

[scarface]

I say lets have our own. Sounds fun!!!

[TipoDeemin]

Yeah, I'd be up for that. :) It'll help kickstart me into prop building again.

[HibLaGrande]

There you go, putting reality in there again. I can see it now....
"hey, you didn't say anything about stealing your supplys."

Actually it looks like the Halloween fourum has some good ground rules going. could use those

[Zombie-F]

Ok, so I was thinking about this. I'd like to sponsor one here and give a free t-shirt to the winner, which officially knocks me out of the competition. We should start to discuss the rules so everyone agrees on what is and isn't "ok" in this.

Should we use the HalloweenForum rules as our basis?

Post details of your prop and a picture (link okay) to this thread. (I'll create a thread for the actual contest later on)
Details must include a summary of how the prop was made and a list of supplies used. (How-to's are welcome)
The list of supplies must specify the cost of each item, and the cost must total $20 or less (or "close enough").
Supply prices must be reasonable - Using that Bucky skeleton that someone sold you for $3 isn't fair, but if you found some scrap lumber in a dumpster you can claim that as free. Use your head and some common sense here. Expendable items like glue and spray foam can be pro-rated.
In April, a poll will be created and a 10 day period of voting will take place. Winner will have the trophy mailed to him/her.


Of course, in order for us to actually do this, I'll say we need at least 5 participants... and feel free to participate in both ours and HalloweenForum's contest with the same entry.

Does this sound agreeable to everyone? Maybe we could choose a different month to hold the poll?

[colinsuds]

SOUNDS GREAT! i really need to get into prop building early on this year. plus were doing another horrow play at school so ill be making stuff for that anyway. lol our school has no money so everything i will be building with will b coming out of a dumpster :) I'm all in for the one here!

[DeathTouch]

Ok, then let me submit for your approval two props that I am working on. The first is just a mask that I bought from Wal-mart last year for 1 buck. The paper mashe' and glue wasn't very. About a 1 buck for the paper and glue. Not done with it yet, just wanted to put my hat in the ring. The 2nd project is my pumpkinrot. The caldron was about 3.50 and about 2 bucks for paper and glue. This project not done yet.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/lovermonkey/Halloween/DSC02039.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/lovermonkey/Halloween/DSC02044.jpg

[Zombie-F]

Ok then, anyone else want to play? I'd like to get at least 5 members in on this otherwise it's not really much of a contest.

I think I'd like to toss into the rules that there can be only one entry per person, so in the end, Deathtouch will have to pick one of his to be entered in.

Also, as a courtesy to all the other participants, nobody will be allowed to vote on their own prop--you will need to vote on somebody else's. This will also help eliminate the risk of a tie. :googly: I can tell who voted for what.... so I will know! :devil:

Any other rules/questions/concerns you guys would like to toss into the bucket? I'd like to have something to say about this for Friday's chat reminder mailing.

[krough]

Im in

Krough

[Frighteners Entertainment]

To make this more fun I'll toss in something for a prize.
Any thoughts of what someone would like it to be?

Jeff

[Zombie-F]

Wow, that's awesome of you! Too bad you don't have any of the Talking Through Boris left... that'd be a good prize. Whatever you're willing to put up would be great. Perhaps a screamer fog machine and a timer or maybe a tombstone (of a value within reason). Really, anything is appreciated... it's good of you to offer something up.

I'll be sure to talk up your company tremendously in my email updates. "Frighteners Entertainment presents the Unpleasant Street $20 Prop Challenge"... or something along those lines.

In this case, perhaps the Frighteners item can be the big prize and the T-shirt can go to the runner-up.

[VtheVamp]

hmm I'm your huckleberry. THeres alot of stuff laying around still from the hurricane so who knows what can be created. MWAHAHAHAH :devil:

[DeathTouch]

To make this more fun I'll toss in something for a prize.
Any thoughts of what someone would like it to be?

Jeff

Hot chicks?:googly:

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Hot chicks?:googly:
Is that with or without the stem?:D

And ZF, what ever you think would be cool (with in reason ) I can do and I might have one boris here (need to check the batteries in it), but I think you should play too!

Since I build on the fly, I won't have a thing built until mid August.

Jeff

[DeathTouch]

Stemless please. Or detachable. I prefer that the stem be off of the apple. LOL.

[HibLaGrande]

Count me in.

I'm willing to throw in a booby prize as well.

[HibLaGrande]

hmm I'm your huckleberry. THeres alot of stuff laying around still from the hurricane so who knows what can be created. MWAHAHAHAH :devil:

Please!, no real corpses. that's just not fair. :D

[VtheVamp]

Please!, no real corpses. that's just not fair. :D

awww thats bad. :devil:

[colinsuds]

Now i'm really excited! This is going to be great! Now all i need to do is shovel out all my prop building materials :P

[DeathTouch]

If the movie Potergeist can use real corpes, so can't I.

[Dr Morbius]

I'm in. The competition will be stiff, and as I don't expect to actually win, at least I can help raise the bar.

[Zombie-F]

Ok, so we have prizes and participants. You guys can start building any time you want. When should we set the deadline? Perhaps the end of March? Once we have that little detail hammered out (and what the exact prize from Frighteners is), I'll start promoting the contest via e-mails and the usual methods.

Most importantly, EVERYONE HAVE FUN WITH IT. :D

[Dr Morbius]

I NEED MORE TIME !!!!! AAAAGGHH God! The PRESSURE!

[Deathtouch Bride]

Since Deathtouch keeps taking all the credit in our house I guess it was time for me to speak out. Plus I want to enter my skull in the contest. I made it not him!!!!!! So don't believe him if he claims its his.

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Since Deathtouch keeps taking all the credit in our house I guess it was time for me to speak out. Plus I want to enter my skull in the contest. I made it not him!!!!!! So don't believe him if he claims its his.

This is going to be so much fun!
Jeff

[DeathTouch]

How did my wife get on this forum? She isn't allowed on any of my four computers. And don't tell me women get half anyway. All she wants is to win a T-shirt and then laugh in my face that she is better. Can't Zombie ban her from the site?

[scarface]

I am really stoked about this. It is a great way to get us back into the prop building Mode. This gets me a little more motivated to get a little more done before September. Gonna have to start to do a little research on my next prop. I wish everyone the best of luck in all you haunting finds.

[VtheVamp]

o0o the pressure is on!! I have no clue as of yet wha tthe hell to create!

HELP!!! More time!! :eek:

[Great White]

Would it be fair to ask to allow late arrivals in after the (5) have been established? I know you want at least 5 participants but can you leave it open to anyone else once you reached 5? I would like to get in on this but am not sure on the time frame if I'll have the time. I have some home improvements that I'm finishing up and don't want to commit to a spot and have someone get left out.. Do you have a time frame?

[krypt]

i agree with great white.........

[Zombie-F]

Just to clarify... I want AT LEAST five people, so any more than that is perfectly fine. I just wanted to ensure the contest didn't consist of less than five people. :D

As for a deadline to end the contest, is the end of March ok or would a later date work better? Just trying to figure out what will be an ample amount of time.

[krough]

end of march is good for me

Krough

[TipoDeemin]

End of March sounds fine. Now I've just gotta figure out what I want to build and get started...

[Great White]

Ok, thanks for the clarification. I think the end of March is fair..
Good luck to everyone!

[colinsuds]

I just lucked out! My neighbour across the street is moving and who knows what kind of stuff im going to find :D

[Zombie-F]

Ok then, you may start your engines! I'll be closing this thread on Saturday and will post the "Official" contest thread with the rules and such. Best of luck to everyone, and I hope to see some really awesome (but "cheap") props come out of this. :D

[Deathtouch Bride]

So can 2 people from the same household enter. As long as they do their own props. Cause I'm gonna beat Deathtouch cuz I need a shirt cuz he won't by me any

[Zombie-F]

Sure, one entry per person sounds fair... we have a quite a few households here that have more than one haunter. However, I will add that there can't be two winners from the same household... meaning first and second place can't go to two people in the same household. In the event first and second does go to the same house, the second place prize is forfeit and goes to the (actual) third place winner.

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Hey, I do have a working Boris!
Sound good for a prize?

Jeff

[Zombie-F]

Awesome! You da man Jeff. :D

[trishaanne]

I want to get in on this too, if it's not too late. I have a project I wanted to do last year but ran out of time. This was my one priority project for this year so now I can get this out of the way early.

[Zombie-F]

Nope, not too late. The deadline will be March 31st. All entries will need to be ready AND be posted to the contest thread by the end of the day. :D

[Dr Morbius]

Nope, not too late. The deadline will be March 31st. All entries will need to be ready AND be posted to the contest thread by the end of the day. :D
LOL.. That's hilarious!:D

[Zombie-F]

Whoops. That should say on the end of the day on March 31st. Yoinks!

[Frighteners Entertainment]

So Z, what's the tally of entrants so far?

Jeff

[Zombie-F]

As you can now see, this contest has its own forum now. I have posted the rules into a closed thread found here (http://forums.unpleasantstreet.com/showthread.php?t=1644).

If you have any questions, post them into this thread and they will be addressed and (if need be) the rules will be ammended to help clarify things for everyone.

[Zombie-F]

So Z, what's the tally of entrants so far?

Jeff

Well, if all that said they're in participate, then we have a total of 12 entrants so far. Once word spreads, I'm sure we'll have more. People all love free stuff. :D

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Hell, I'm getting excited to build something now TOO!
I want to win a Unpleasant Street Tee!

Jeff

[Dr Morbius]

I found an item (edited) I would like to use in my 20 dollar prop at a flea market...It cost 3 bucks.

It looks like it could have been a $50-$70 item (edited) when it was new. Are flea market finds allowed? No reciepts are given at those things, so I guess an honor system is used in this regard? Just curious.

[Zombie-F]

Yeah, that's perfectly acceptable as long as a detailed explanation of where you got it is given.

[krough]

I setup a new page to show my progress for the prop challenge.
I posted 1 partial pic this morning, and my thoughts.
http://www.grimvisions.com/challenge.htm
I wont show any completed pics until after it has been submitted, near the end of march.

[Dr Morbius]

WOW! That's ..uh..good. I guess. What is it?

[DeathTouch]

I have already started to advertise on my website about the 20 dollar challenge.

[krough]

I cant divulge what it is yet. It would ruin the fun.

Krough

[Frighteners Entertainment]

I cant divulge what it is yet. It would ruin the fun.

Krough

So, Krough, if I understand what you're saying, you're really aren't sure yourself yet. Correct?:)

Jeff

[krough]

I have a pretty good idea, But as with all my props they change as I build them. Sometimes I actually have no idea what the finished prop will be when I start.

Krough

[Zombie-F]

From the looks of it, he's making Cthulhu! Noooooo! :eek:

[Dr Morbius]

Doomed we are..Cthulhu returns to bring down humanity all because of a $20 prop contest! Oh the bitter irony.

[krough]

heh, Zombie how did you know?

[colinsuds]

I have decided on my project :D Its gonna be...are you ready for this? TRIXIE! (crowd cheers) Not sure what shes gonan look like yet but theres gonna be alot of paper mache and some large bat wings made from garbage bags and jacket hangers lol. Anyway this will be intresting. I'm just kinda worried what my parents will say when they find a two tooth crack hore with wings sitting on a chair in our basement... Oh well well see how it works out!

[Dr Morbius]

LOL!! That's great! Hope it works out for ya!

[claymud]

I'd be more worried about nebiors man... So my young friend what are you doing? spending all my time with my two toothed crack whore in the basment...

Anyway I think I may get in on this too... I have a idea, if you want u can guess.

[colinsuds]

IS it a ghost?! or maybe./......ANOTHER TRIXIE PROP!

P.S. I found an entire dumpster where they are putting insulation in! Yaay blue foam!!!!!! and some wood 2 ;)

[DarkShadows]

Im in

[Dr Morbius]

Im in

Wait a minute..who are you?

Introduce yourself!

[Zombie-F]

Since this contest was announced, I've had a ridiculous amount of new registrations... I sure hope they not only do the contest, but also participate in discussions. :confused:

[DeathTouch]

You should stipulate in your contest, that all contest participants must introduce themselves prior to officially entering the contest. Or in 10 words or less, explain the significance or definition of a Trixi. LOL

[Zombie-F]

Well, I could always set a minimum post count to be able to participate. That should get people somewhat involved, at least for a limited time.

[Dr Morbius]

Well, I could always set a minimum post count to be able to participate. That should get people somewhat involved, at least for a limited time.

I think THAT is a good idea..weed out the nuts, so that if thier banned...no contest. Also, since some of the items used in the contest rely on the honor system, ( Flea markets, Garage sales, Dumpster diving) as to how much they cost, and where they were obtained, I think we should open it up only to those truely interested in prop building and this site. My 2 cents.

[Zombie-F]

Done then! There shall be a 30 post minimum to participate. Now, that means any newbies that can amass 30 posts between now and March 31st CAN participate, but they should (hopefully) be roped in by then. :D

The rules are about to be ammended.

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Good idea.
some of the newbies may be from the Halloween-l.
I posted the Haunt challenge a couple of times to the list.
So, part would be my fault.:(

Jeff

[Zombie-F]

Well, that's fine, but I think the main goal in these things is to bring in new people to the forums, and I'd like for them to participate instead of just entering the contest and then disappearing forever. A LOT of people signed up during the "Blood Drive" contest last year, and only a handful of them are still around.

[Frighteners Entertainment]

That's too bad. Hopefully we get some stickers.

Jeff

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Here's a picture of The Frighteners Tee for the second runner up in the contest.

Ops, forgot to mentioned, the only size available is xl.
Hope that's not a problem.

Jeff

[Dr Morbius]

Oooo..Now that almost makes me want to shoot for Third place!!
Very kickass design, Jeff!

[Dr Morbius]

Oh yea I almost forgot..Zombie..Have you decided to participate in the contest as per our chat night discussion?

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Glad yo like it Doc.
If I remember right, that was an actual picture from my Haunt in 2000.

Jeff

[DeathTouch]

I am now official contestant with my contest banner below. Notice my contestant number? LOL.

[Zombie-F]

Oh yea I almost forgot..Zombie..Have you decided to participate in the contest as per our chat night discussion?

I'm still thinking about it. I'm considering doing a pumpkinrot for the contest... seeing if I can do it for under $20 is the key. I think getting an old overcoat will be the most expensive item. I can get old vines and stuff from the woods behind my house. :D

[DeathTouch]

Hey, Zombie. You don't need a over coat with Pumpkinrot. You can find some old sheets and use them. That is what John did.

[Dr Morbius]

Cool. I hope you do, I'd really like to see if it could be done.

[krough]

I got a coat for my scarecrow at a thrift store for under 5 bucks.

I think the most expensive part so far on my "project" is a 2 piece ACC skull at $5.89. Its the nickel and dime stuff that is killing me like glue, paper towels, chicken wire and paint.

[Frighteners Entertainment]

You really got me thinking I should get into this just for fun!
Couldn't hurt, right?

Jeff


I got a coat for my scarecrow at a thrift store for under 5 bucks.

I think the most expensive part so far on my "project" is a 2 piece ACC skull at $5.89. Its the nickel and dime stuff that is killing me like glue, paper towels, chicken wire and paint.

[krough]

Come on it will be a blast.
For me its not about the winning at all, Its about the aspect of trying to do something with nearly nothing. In the end everyone will win because they will see what can be done for less than 20$. And I am sure there will be some very cool props completed.

Question for Zombie, If I dig something out of my own trash or junk pile can I claim it as free? It would make sense that I should be able to, if I could get the same thing for free out of the home depot "free wood" box. Within reason of course.
Another thing can I claim newspaper as free?

[Zombie-F]

It all depends on what the "something" you're digging out is. Clearly scrap wood or other trash items are fine... but if you throw away a CD player, that's not. :p

And yeah, we'll consider newspaper free as you can pretty much get that out of the trash for free.

[krough]

Cool, thanks for the clarification

[mikeq91]

I'm really looking forward to starting my $20 prop! I think this whole thing is a great idea.

It also got me thinking, would this be possible to do more often? I say this becuase I think of Unpleasant Street as a place promoting prop building. So if there was one of these monthly, it would give everyone some incentive to keep building stuff. There could be different restrictions every month to keep things different and interesting. It would give people a chance to show how creative they can be, and also people can learn from each other. Maybe I'm just getting carried away with the whole thing, but it seems like everyone would benifit from it.

[Frighteners Entertainment]

It sounds like a good idea mikeq91, though, I think the prizes would get a little smaller.

Jeff

[mikeq91]

Yeah, I forgot to mention that. That would have to be worked out, since we obviously can't rely on someone to spend money every month for prizes.

[Frighteners Entertainment]

What I could do, if there is enough interest, is give a discount coupon to the winner each contest.
I guess we'll see what kind of involvement we get this time and go from there.

Jeff

[Zombie-F]

Maybe we could do this twice a year or quarterly. I like having different stipulations too... this is a great idea! I could hunt around and see if any other vendors would put up prizes for future contests... take the burden off of Jeff here. :D

[DeathTouch]

Death Studios would be cool. I need another mask. Not that I am saying I am going to win unless you can fix it for me. LOL.

[Frighteners Entertainment]

I'll do what I can, though, I would like to jump in a time or two also!

[Dr Morbius]

I think those are all great ideas..But why do we have to have "Prizes" for every contest? I mean, bragging rights, or a virtual "trophy" of somekind would suit me..I agree that just doing it is the fun part.

[Frighteners Entertainment]

I'm game for whatever everyone wants to do.

[mikeq91]

I agree, and part of the "prize" is the prop itself. However, you know haunters and free stuff...

[Hella]

well since I think I am going to challenge myself and enter this thing, just to get back into the creative groove..
I will add my 2 cents here about the current topic, I think cahllenging each other to do a prop more often than once a year is a great idea, and I'm not in it for the prize, but the bragging rights...lol and the comments from everyone else.
I can't wait to see what everyone else is up to!
Hella

[HibLaGrande]

I'm in it for the respect!...LOL :D

[BobC]

I saw the discussion about having atleast 30 posts. I have to step up my posting here. I would be cool with just T-shirts as prizes could be Horror movie T-shirts whatever. But then again I agree that this is fun by itself without prizes, I think that way you will only get the true Halloween Prop builders in the Challenge. I started working on my Idea Yesterday and will Post my entry when its finished, I think my entry will help alot of people that cant afford expensive props (wait Im one of those people)..lol I just hope I hit 30 posts in time (Biting Nails)....:D Later all BobC

P.S. If we buy something example: 10ft of material and use 5ft are we
allowed to prorate?

[Zombie-F]

As per the rules, prorating is fine. If I didn't prorate, I think it'd be impossible to make something decent for under $20. :D

[colinsuds]

hey yah i just like bragging rights but haunter do like free stuff lol :D . ANyway i just realizeds something this is the 20$ prop contest but it is 20 american dollars right? so can canadaians and other out of towners use the equivalent?(lol every cent counts) lol just wondering

[Zombie-F]

Ok, for you Canucks, this is the "Unpleasant Street $22.98 Prop Challenge" :googly:

[ScareFX]

Ok, for you Canucks, this is the "Unpleasant Street $22.98 Prop Challenge" :googly:

LOL :D

[dougspaulding]

Ok, for you Canucks, this is the "Unpleasant Street $22.98 Prop Challenge" :googly:

Actually, 23.0682 Canadien Dollars - every (Canadien) cent helps!

[colinsuds]

lol :P awsome that value changes evry day lol

[krypt]

can it be somthing that is attached to somthing like a accesory to that (thing)?

[Frighteners Entertainment]

can it be somthing that is attached to somthing like a accesory to that (thing)?

You really want to win!:p

[krypt]

somthing that can be added to what you already have as a prop?an "accesory"

[krypt]

well what im making can be stand alone or added

[Zombie-F]

can it be somthing that is attached to somthing like a accesory to that (thing)?

I'll have to say "no" to that as I want the contest to consist entirely of stand-alone items.

[BobC]

Im not going to lie Im writing this email to build up my posts to 30...lol Not that I dont really enjoy talking with all of you or anything but atleast Im honest :D
I got to thinking this is really going to suck noone is going to post their entery until the last minute. I know its all part of the Challenge and common sence not to post early cause someone can out do your project or whatever but I guess thats the name of the game. I have all my material for my entry I should start on it Saturday and be done by the end of the week. Talk to you all later BobC :jol:

[Frighteners Entertainment]

So BobC, no hint either?

We can lead by example;)

Jeff

[Zombie-F]

I'm flat-out telling you guys I'm doing a Pumpkinrot style scarecrow, and I will post it as soon as I'm done with it. I should be starting in on it next week once I come up with a game plan and figure out what materials I'll need to buy.

[BobC]

So BobC, no hint either?

We can lead by example;)

Jeff

Its a good one hows that?...:D I'll post when Im done as well Im really not in it to win it but just for fun and to help some of the beginner Home Haunters make something nice for cheap or atleast get their juices flowing. :sick: Later BobC :jol:

[Dr Morbius]

I'm not in it to win either, but it would be nice! Anyhow, to prove it, I'll tell you guys what I'm building..

It's an animated zombie head. The eyes move side to side, and the jaw moves up and down. It doesn't sync electronically, as that would put it WAY over budget, but rather is controlled by a toy switch box directly hard wired to servos I exctracted from a toy remote control car I got at a flea market. Kinda like an electric puppet. All parts will be listed with prices and where obtained. I have the head almost completed, (the mechanisms) and I still have 12 dollars left in my budget. Body to be mounted to an ocillating fan, which deducts another 7 bucks (sears sale last year) which leaves 5 bucks left for corpsing the head and RIT dye for the clothing (free from trash). Frame will be built in the coming weeks from old wood found(free). PVC would put it over the budget. This is a real game of comprimise VS quality. The word "challenge" in the $20 prop challenge really has meaning! I hope you guys are having as much fun as I am building your props. Anyone else wanna divulge thier prop idea?

[krough]

Not done yet, But here is my progress.
http://www.grimvisions.com/challenge.htm

I explain what it is and you can see more detailed pics this time.
Still have more mache work to do and a lot (all) of painting

[Dr Morbius]

Way COOL!!!! I suck at static props, but what an inspiraton! I hope you take a prize!

[TipoDeemin]

I'm thinking of doing a super-lightweight Stalk-Around style costume for myself. The kids last year already saw the Scream mask/dummy trick, and they won't fall for it again. Plus, I've wanted to make one of these for a long time.

As to whether I can realistically do it for $20... That remains to be seen. Whether I can or not, I'm doing it!

[DeathTouch]

Not done yet, But here is my progress.
http://www.grimvisions.com/challenge.htm

I explain what it is and you can see more detailed pics this time.
Still have more mache work to do and a lot (all) of painting

Oh, crap krough, that is what I was planning for the mask. There goes that idea down the shiter. Crap! Well, I still have my Pumpkinrot. Damn krough, you are too good at that. Even John, pumpkinrot, would have his mouth open wide on that one. Awesome.

[DeathTouch]

Hey krough. I wasn't trying to be mean, just disappointed that you got it out quicker than I.

[krough]

Im sorry about that DT, Go ahead and do it anyway. It remains to be seen if I can actually paint it properly :>.
No offense taken DT, its interesting that we were both thinking along the same lines for the prop challenge.
I didnt think your comment was mean at all.

Krough

[DeathTouch]

I don't think you will have any problems with the painting. Plus, mine be a little different. I bought some vines from grapegrl. I was going to use that for something.

[Hella]

Krough, your prop is coming along quite nicely, I am interested to see how it turns out in the end, since I just many have to CASE it totally...lol

I will tell you all what I am working on, an Obelisk...I am still working out the dimensions for it, I hope to get started on the actual construction this next week.

[BobC]

Ok since everyone is giving up there entrys I guess its time I tell you what Im working on. I am working on a airless version of a skelerector using pvc, It will use a paper mache skeleton to keep things light thanks to Vlad. How I will make it pop up Ill leave a mystery until I post my entry, Im just going to say Im not using springs. I plan to put it on my web page (coming soon) as Airless Prop Erector (APE). I have everything I need for this project and Im at $19 and change with Free stuff.....lol wheew. Anyways Ill talk to you all later. BobC :jol:

[HalloweenRick]

Krough, I am IMPRESSED. You almost finshed that great prop in one night! Even in its unfinished state, it looks awesome!
Way to go!
Rick

[Dr Morbius]

Ok since everyone is giving up there entrys I guess its time I tell you what Im working on. I am working on a airless version of a skelerector using pvc, It will use a paper mache skeleton to keep things light thanks to Vlad. How I will make it pop up Ill leave a mystery until I post my entry, Im just going to say Im not using springs. I plan to put it on my web page (coming soon) as Airless Prop Erector (APE). I have everything I need for this project and Im at $19 and change with Free stuff.....lol wheew. Anyways Ill talk to you all later. BobC :jol:


How are you able to incorporate PVC pipe and fittings and still come under budget?

I calculated them for my prop and found I would spend half my budget on PVC stuff alone!

Anyway, I have my contest progress pages up if you guys wanna look see at what I've done so far.

http://www.robbybuilder.com/contestpage1.html

[DeathTouch]

Good Job Dr. M, and good thinking. That is a good way to show the judges that krough’s awesome prop is over budget. Good job. Together we can rid the world of all Unpleasant Street’s contestants and rule the world. (Evil Laugh)

[Blackwidow]

I'd post my project plans but I don't have one yet :(
I just finished a corpse for a guy in CA and all my energy has gone into that these past 2 weeks.
I HAVE to come up with something soon if I'm going to have an entry on time.
Think, dammit, THINK!!

[BobC]

How are you able to incorporate PVC pipe and fittings and still come under budget?

I calculated them for my prop and found I would spend half my budget on PVC stuff alone!

Anyway, I have my contest progress pages up if you guys wanna look see at what I've done so far.

http://www.robbybuilder.com/contestpage1.html


Dr M, I am able to incorporate PVC into my budget because I dont have the big bulky frame of the normal Skelerector. I have figured a way to do away with it while still keeping the prop grounded. My Version uses very little PVC. I think I spent $5.00 in PVC, I think you will like it. talk to you all later, BobC :jol:

[krough]

Good Job Dr. M, and good thinking. That is a good way to show the judges that krough’s awesome prop is over budget. Good job. Together we can rid the world of all Unpleasant Street’s contestants and rule the world. (Evil Laugh)

Ahhhhhh ha, Its a conspiracy. I knew it!

PVC pipe and fittings - $2.19
Tree branches - Free
Paper towels - $1.50
Stealing Deathtouch's prop challenge idea - Priceless :devil:


Krough

[Dr Morbius]

I'd post my project plans but I don't have one yet :(
I just finished a corpse for a guy in CA and all my energy has gone into that these past 2 weeks.
I HAVE to come up with something soon if I'm going to have an entry on time.
Think, dammit, THINK!!

My wife had an idea for a black cat with flames that shoot out it's butt. If you have a flamethrower and some ceramic skills??

[DeathTouch]

Ahhhhhh ha, Its a conspiracy. I knew it!

PVC pipe and fittings - $2.19
Tree branches - Free
Paper towels - $1.50
Stealing Deathtouch's prop challenge idea - Priceless :devil:


Krough

You prop stealer. LOL:p

[Blackwidow]

HA, you kill me! :xbones:

[Dr Morbius]

sorry'bout that..How about using some of your corpsing skills? See if you can make one for $20 bucks in materials? I would love to see if that could be done!

[Dr Morbius]

Dr M, I am able to incorporate PVC into my budget because I dont have the big bulky frame of the normal Skelerector. I have figured a way to do away with it while still keeping the prop grounded. My Version uses very little PVC. I think I spent $5.00 in PVC, I think you will like it. talk to you all later, BobC :jol:

Hey Bob...I have been looking for a way to build a skelerector airless for along time..I think your idea is GREAT! That's one of the side benefits to contests like these..everyone gets great new ideas for thier own haunts.

[HibLaGrande]

My wife had an idea for a black cat with flames that shoot out it's butt. If you have a flamethrower and some ceramic skills??

Awe maaan, that's what I was gonna make. damn:( I was gonna use a stray cat and a bottle rocket :D

[krough]

I did some painting today
http://www.grimvisions.com/images/challenge/Picture%20257.jpg
http://www.grimvisions.com/images/challenge/Picture%20254.jpg

[Dr Morbius]

Sweet. You got some skills, man!

[HalloweenRick]

I think we have a front runner already for the title. And its inspired by Dante's Inferno! Who can top that? I'm still trying to get enought posts and ideas to make one!
Rick

[BobC]

Very Nice work Krough looks great. What are you going to call this thing? :D
I would call it Reborn or Seed something like that lol.... Just my two cents. Other then that How is everyone elses projects going? Im working on my Halloween web page so I can post my entry when Im done. Some how I didnt get alot done this weekend could be the 20" of snow..:D Talk to you all later BobC :jol:

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Very Nice!
Me Likes!!

Jeff

[HibLaGrande]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a228/HibLaGrande/P2120065.jpg

"Help my body is made entirely out of paper and my head is too small!" LOL
OK back to the drawing board.:D so far only 8 bucks!

[Frighteners Entertainment]

[QUOTE=HibLaGrande]http://www.thefrighteners.com/P2120065.1.jpg

Not bad for 8 Bucks!

But now his head is too BIG:p

Jeff

[krough]

Rofl

[HibLaGrande]

LMFAO!
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a228/HibLaGrande/hibsprop2.jpg

Ok, I better stop before Zombie kicks my ass.

[Hella]

LOL, Love the last version...gotta love photoshop.

Krough, Yours is killer, I really like what you have done so far.

[DeathTouch]

Hey krough, how come you have green grass? No fair.

[Frighteners Entertainment]

http://www.thefrighteners.com/P2120065.2.jpg

Well,

I've got nothing!

[HibLaGrande]

that is just sacrilegious.:D

[krough]

Hey krough, how come you have green grass? No fair.

Because I live where it rains constantly, and it hasnt been all that cold this winter. You should see it when summer comes, I never water it and it dies. hahaha

Thanks for the comments everyone. It has been very difficult and challenging trying to make paper towels and paint look like wood/bark. I think I almost have it, getting a driftwood sorta look.

Krough

[Frighteners Entertainment]

that is just sacrilegious.:D

How could you say that?
This is your prop:p

Jeff

[Blackwidow]

sorry'bout that..How about using some of your corpsing skills? See if you can make one for $20 bucks in materials? I would love to see if that could be done!

Okay Doc, I've decided to build a life-sized floating witch for my project (Darkness Falls type hag) I'll corpse a styro head and see if I can get the frame done with schedule 40 pvc. A 10' piece is only about $3.00 at Home Depot. I have a bunch of foam mattress padding that I scarfed from a dumpster that I could use to bulk up the body. She'll be suspended from the ceiling with fishing line if I can keep her light enough. So that's the plan, now for the hard part :)

Krough, cool paper mache technique...you're really raising the bar for the rest of us.

HibLa, keep the small head and dress that guy like he's on safari...it reminds me of the witch doctor's victim on Beetlejuice :)

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Love the tension! Nice idea!!!

This keeps getting better!!!

Love this place!!!!

Jeff

[Frighteners Entertainment]

HibLa, keep the small head and dress that guy like he's on safari...it reminds me of the witch doctor's victim on Beetlejuice :)

BlackWidow, was this with or without Carlins head attached?

Jeff

[Dr Morbius]

Couldn't resist.

http://x11.putfile.com/2/4300144985-thumb.jpg (http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=2/4300144985.jpg&s=x11)

[Zombie-F]

Couldn't resist.

http://x11.putfile.com/2/4300144985-thumb.jpg (http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=2/4300144985.jpg&s=x11)

Truly frightening! Yikes! :eek:

[Frighteners Entertainment]

WoW!
Yes, Frightening indeed!

[Blackwidow]

LOL...you guys are too much!

[DeathTouch]

There went my free T-shirt....

[Dr Morbius]

Progress update..

http://www.robbybuilder.com/contestpage1.html

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Lookin' good Dr. Morbius!

Jeff

[NecroBones]

Wow, I'm actually getting tempted to join in... But I'd also have to get horribly chatty over the next month to meet the minimum requirements. :)

[Zombie-F]

Wow, I'm actually getting tempted to join in... But I'd also have to get horribly chatty over the next month to meet the minimum requirements. :)

A little prop-talk participation never hurt anybody. :D

[Hella]

Very Creative Dr Morbius, I am a newbie to animated props...I read all the talk about some of that stuff and my eyes start to glaze over, mainly because I think I can't quite get a grasp on how to do that stuff just from reading it, I have to actually get my hands dirty and try it, and so far I have yet to venture that direction. I am getting inspired though.

[Hella]

Wow, I'm actually getting tempted to join in... But I'd also have to get horribly chatty over the next month to meet the minimum requirements. :)


well I have found it really easy to meet the minium posting requirement...lol besides everyone here has been super helpful and fun, and the challenge is great to get the creative juices going again.

[Blackwidow]

Lookin' good Dr. Morbius!

Jeff

I agree!

Hella, don't let the animatronic talk fool you, it's not as hard as it sounds. If it was, I wouldn't be able to do it :)
Now when these guys start yappin' about Prop1 and Basic stamp boards (or whatever) I'm totally lost :rolleyes:

[Hella]

Thanks Blackwidow, I think I will be trying some animated stuff this year, glad to know that it is not as hard as it sounds...and I know that I will get some help from here if I need it.
Besides, between us, we can probably figure out all that other stuff too when we are ready to try it.

[HibLaGrande]

sorry guy's and gal's I'm affraid I have to tip my hat to you and gracefuly bow out of the ring. Recent events has got me frazzled and my heart is not really in it right now.:(

I still look forward to steali...Um seeing your ideas at a later date though. :D

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Are you sure Hibla?

We get 3 winners outta this thing!!!

Jeff

[HibLaGrande]

not really sure, I could catch a second wind. Maybe a good night sleep would help.;)

[Hella]

sorry guy's and gal's I'm affraid I have to tip my hat to you and gracefuly bow out of the ring. Recent events has got me frazzled and my heart is not really in it right now.:(

I still look forward to steali...Um seeing your ideas at a later date though. :D


HibLa, hope things calm down a bit for you so you can join in for the next round. I know all about that frazzled feeling, had a huge family ssue come up right before Halloween this last year and it really messed me up.

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Awesome!

Get some sleep and dream about that prop!

[Dr Morbius]

If Hibs not gonna do it, neither will..uh.. hope you change your mind, Hib!

[Dr Morbius]

Lookin' good Dr. Morbius!

Jeff

thanks Jeff..How's your prop coming along?

[Dr Morbius]

Very Creative Dr Morbius, I am a newbie to animated props...I read all the talk about some of that stuff and my eyes start to glaze over, mainly because I think I can't quite get a grasp on how to do that stuff just from reading it, I have to actually get my hands dirty and try it, and so far I have yet to venture that direction. I am getting inspired though.
My advice would be to start slow..an ocillating fan prop is a perfect beginner project! Lot's of info on the subject here, and on the web.

[Dr Morbius]

Wow, I'm actually getting tempted to join in... But I'd also have to get horribly chatty over the next month to meet the minimum requirements. :)
See..I just knocked out 4 posts in one sitting..Lots of other threads to respond to here..Go for it!
Whoa and I hit the 600 post mark by doing it! LOL

[NecroBones]

See..I just knocked out 4 posts in one sitting..Lots of other threads to respond to here..Go for it!
Whoa and I hit the 600 post mark by doing it! LOL

LOL, I'm just not usually that chatty. :) Truthfully, I'm planning a project I might start in the coming month, but I don't think much of it will be done til later in the spring, and it probably won't fit in $20. At least, not when adding in parts I already have.

We'll see. :)

[HibLaGrande]

Man, Dr. Morbius Your prop is absolutly horrifying!, but why is it holding those black tubes? :p

[Dr Morbius]

My suggestion of what to shuv up the ass of that yak who stole your car.

[Frighteners Entertainment]

thanks Jeff..How's your prop coming along?

Still not sure here, was thinking of a pumkinrot type of thing.

Jeff

[Zombie-F]

Still not sure here, was thinking of a pumkinrot type of thing.

Jeff

Me too, but I keep having second thoughts about it with the snow outside now and all. I think I need more of an easy indoorsy kind of project.

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Something pumkinrot with a Burton twist to it.
I just have to remember to take photo's as I go:(
I'm hoping to get started on it Friday, we'll see.....

Jeff

[Dr Morbius]

Me too, but I keep having second thoughts about it with the snow outside now and all. I think I need more of an easy indoorsy kind of project.


Aww man..There go my images of Zombie outside, shivering, twisting twigs together, catching pnumonia and speaking through chattering teeth "I'd better win. I'd better win!"

[HibLaGrande]

My suggestion of what to shuv up the ass of that yak who stole your car.
LMAO
couldn't find anything thicker with some spikes or jagged edges?:eek:

[heresjohnny]

I don't know if I'll get the minimum posts in or not, but I would like to try the $20 challenge. Hows this sound. The community room we convert into a haunted house on Halloween has a piano, and I wanted to have some skeleton arms hanging down that were twitching, fingers caught under that lid that covers the keys. I didn't have time to build them last year, but I think I could do it for under $20 for the coming year. The arms could also hang from a closed window, the trunk of a car or a car door, a garbage can lid, a mail box, use your imagination. I just order the motor ($2.50) and I have a pair of blucky arms I picked up 75% at Walmart after Halloween, I'll start figuring out the rest tomorrow.

[heresjohnny]

I have posted pictures of what I managed to get done today.

http://home.cfl.rr.com/myhalloweenpage/twitching_arms.htm

I won't know for sure if it will work until the motor gets in. $3.00 is the best I can remember what the Blucky arms went for, if anybody has a better price please let me know.

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Looking pretty good here.
Sure makes this fun, being all cold outside!!!

Jeff

[Frighteners Entertainment]

I forgot to mention - Love the Unpleasant Street plug for the contest.
Nice touch!

Jeff

[Otaku]

Whew! Hope I can find the time to get them all in! I'm working on a PIR/timer prop controller for my entry. Not exactly a prop, but still useful in a haunt. I'll post progress as soon as I can. I already have a how-to with pics for hacking the PIR if any are interested.

[Frighteners Entertainment]

There's always interest.

You show it, we will look;)


And I see you SCUBA too.
I suggest you go introduce yourself, this will help you on the 30 posts.
You could also play the movie quotes, movie picture ID and the Haunted Hangman games.
Just a thought?

Jeff

[Frighteners Entertainment]

By goly, if I can find my chicken wire, I'm a gonna start my project today!!!

[Otaku]

Thanks, Jeff. I just posted an intro, and will check out the rest of the Forum!

[scarface]

I started a new job a few weeks ago and have been exhausted so I havent been able to even do any research on a new prop. Hope everyones ideas are working out and I look forward to seeing your creations.....I am still hoping I can muster up something before the deadline.

[Frighteners Entertainment]

I started a new job a few weeks ago and have been exhausted so I havent been able to even do any research on a new prop. Hope everyones ideas are working out and I look forward to seeing your creations.....I am still hoping I can muster up something before the deadline.

Well, congratulations on the job! And do hope you can muster up something for this little event here:)

Jeff

[Dr Morbius]

Well, congratulations on the job! And do hope you can muster up something for this little event here:)

Jeff
LITTLE EVENT!?? This is the BIGGEST most important competition of my life!

hehe:p

[Frighteners Entertainment]

LITTLE EVENT!?? This is the BIGGEST most important competition of my life!

hehe:p

I thought if I said " Huge Extravaganza" you might stress stress out, and you did anyways.
I was just looking out for you:D

Jeff

[BobC]

Hey all, wow things are starting to heat up here. Sounds like everyone is working on some awesome projects. Im really interested to see the skeleton arms prop and the prop timer. Im starting to work on my Entry in about 10 minutes. Hopefully everything goes good so I dont have to scrap my idea. Besides my entry Im working on my Halloween web page to post it on. Is there any features you guys would like to see on a home haunters web page? Im just looking for extra ideas to make it alittle different from most other sites. Later all BobC :jol:

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Is there any features you guys would like to see on a home haunters web page? Im just looking for extra ideas to make it alittle different from most other sites. Later all BobC :jol:

It's all about what you like. Do what makes you feel good!

[Dr Morbius]

Progress update

http://www.robbybuilder.com/contestpage1.html

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Lookin! good.

And it sure looks like you used to skip school.
Well at least "wood shop":p

[scarface]

thats looking good man! nice work.

[heresjohnny]

Hey BobC, thanks so much, its nice to know the new guys are generating some interest here! Dr. Morbius, that animated is head is great! I visited your site and I want to try your ideas using the following trio I picked up at WalMart during the 75% off after Halloween sale (under $2.00 each).

http://home.cfl.rr.com/myhalloweenpage/images/the%20heads.jpg

Krough, awesome! I have a vision of that guy crawling out of an opening in the bottom of a large tree, roots and vines entwining him as he tries to escape, and dies trying.

Latest on the arms at http://home.cfl.rr.com/myhalloweenpage/twitching_arms.htm
got em painted and dry-brushed. That is a good technique, made it look like I knew what I was doing!

[Frighteners Entertainment]

That's a sweet deal for $2 each.

[Dr Morbius]

Hey BobC, thanks so much, its nice to know the new guys are generating some interest here! Dr. Morbius, that animated is head is great! I visited your site and I want to try your ideas using the following trio I picked up at WalMart during the 75% off after Halloween sale (under $2.00 each).

http://home.cfl.rr.com/myhalloweenpage/the%20heads.jpg

Krough, awesome! I have a vision of that guy crawling out of an opening in the bottom of a large tree, roots and vines entwining him as he tries to escape, and dies trying.

Latest on the arms at http://home.cfl.rr.com/myhalloweenpage/twitching_arms.htm
got em painted and dry-brushed. That is a good technique, made it look like I knew what I was doing!

thanks HJ...Those are great masks, I thought about using them too! It can be done, just seperate the jaws first.
Nice job on your prop! your getting the hang of painting props, I can tell..A real contender!

[BobC]

[QUOTE=heresjohnny]Hey BobC, thanks so much, its nice to know the new guys are generating some interest here! Dr. Morbius, that animated is head is great! I visited your site and I want to try your ideas using the following trio I picked up at WalMart during the 75% off after Halloween sale (under $2.00 each).

Funny, alot of people think Im new. I have been home haunting for like 16 years. I picked it up cause my father did it all my life he still helps out but I do all the planning. I actually think he is the original home haunter but how do you prove that..lol Later BobC :jol:

[heresjohnny]

Hey BobC, didn't mean to imply you were new, actually I was referring to myself as new (it's nice to be young at something). That must have been cool having a father that was into this also. I am the only sane person in my family that sees the beauty in providing some scares each Halloween.

Take it easy

[DeathTouch]

I wonder if it would be a good idea if people were to email their final $20 dollar prop picture to Zombie and then Zombie would post those pictures in a special polling thread with information etc on the prop. People would cast their vote for their favorite prop. The thread would only allow members of Unpleasant Street cast their vote and not and messages so that no one gets confused from the entries to the messages. Can this be done? Or bad idea?

[Zombie-F]

Read the rules... that's what I planned on doing. How it will work is like this...

You, the entrant, must post your entry as a new thread into this forum. Your post must contain a photo, brief description of how you built it, and a breakdown of how much everything cost you and where you got it.

Your thread will not appear immediately to the forum as it will need to be moderated by me. This makes it so I can stop any questionable entries from polluting the pool of valid entries. Once I approve of your post, it will appear to the forum for all to see.

Then, on April 1st, I will create a poll thread where only members will be allowed to vote on a winner. In the poll thread will be a link to each valid entry's how-to thread so members can view all entries and then vote.

All new members between now and the end of the poll will have their ip addresses checked against existing members to prevent anyone from registering under another name and spiking the vote in their favor.

Does anyone have any more questions on how that part of the contest will work?

[Dr Morbius]

Yes, just one. How will you prevent the new thread form appearing after it is posted, and how can one preview thier post if one cannot see it?

Ok, it was 2 questions.

[Zombie-F]

I have all new threads in this forum set to be moderated, meaning, if you were to post a new thread right now, it would only be visible to you and to me until I approve it via the forums' built in moderating functions. So, that answers both of your questions. :D

[Dr Morbius]

Thanks Zombie. I've never ran a forum, so naturally I have questions about them.

[Zombie-F]

They're run with magic power generated by Gryphons. That's all you need to know. :p :cool:

[DeathTouch]

Ok, what about other members in the same house hold who use the same IP. How does that work?

[Dr Morbius]

Ok, what about other members in the same house hold who use the same IP. How does that work?

My guess, based on Zombies answer to my question is that both threads are viewable by both of you and Zombie, but no one else until he evaluates them and releases them for the rest of us to see.

I don't see why you can't submit two threads, just like you guys usually do. I'm sure Zombie is aware of your IP address, so that he would allow a vote by each of you, based on your registration..

Hey I'm getting the hang of this forum thing!

[Zombie-F]

My guess, based on Zombies answer to my question is that both threads are viewable by both of you and Zombie, but no one else until he evaluates them and releases them for the rest of us to see.

I don't see why you can't submit two threads, just like you guys usually do. I'm sure Zombie is aware of your IP address, so that he would allow a vote by each of you, based on your registration..

Hey I'm getting the hang of this forum thing!

What he said. I'm already aware of those on the forums that live in the same household.

[krough]

So is there currently an un-official count of people participating in the challenge? Just curious

[Dr Morbius]

The list of supplies must specify the cost of each item, and the cost must total $20 or less (or "close enough").


What is "close enough"? How much over are we talking about?

[heresjohnny]

DeathTouch, I finally saw the Pumkinrot site, now I understand what you're making. The scarecrows that guy makes are incredible. Looking forward to seeing how yours turns out. Would that be cool thing to have bend down and great you as you walk up or what.

BTW this should be 18 posts. I'll make 30 yet!

[DeathTouch]

Yes it would heresjohnny. I already showed him(John from Pumpkinrot) the picture of the head. He told me that it looked pretty cool. He was also expecting me to revamp it like Johnny, but if I do that I might go over budget if I use it for the $20 dollar contest. I am hoping to buy some more skulls from Transworld in March. Our friends ACC should be there, so I am planning on buying. Not sure how much I will have next month. My company is taking us to the Bulls game just before Transworld, so I can't buy too much stuff there.

Are you planning on building any Pumpkinrot stuff?

[heresjohnny]

Absolutely....some time before next Halloween, so that gives me how many months:eek:

I am pretty much overwhelmed, and excited, about the huge number of ideas and inspirations out there. This is great!

[DarkShadows]

Im pretty much done with mine. I dont know if it's a prop or not, but I recently made a color organ, to be used as a Thunder and Lightning Machine.
Cost= 7 dollars for kit, 2 dollars for case to hold it in, 1 dollar for blue christams lights ( 75% off after) and I guess thats it. So total was 10 bucks, maybe alittle more for a little electrical tape (used to cover the case). I'll try to have pics up later, once I find my digital.

[Zombie-F]

Don't forget to read the rules DarkShadows... you need at least 30 posts to be eligible for the contest. Also, when posting pics, your price list and how-to, post it as a new thread instead of a reply to this thread.

[krypt]

why didnt i just use the kit i did......i gotta make things harder then they are shhhhessssssh................pinching pennys everywhere NOT EASY!

[DeathTouch]

Is there anyway that we can grease the judges hands, so to speak? You know, something in my hand that can be passed to the judges, so they will ignore the other contestants.

[heresjohnny]

Yeah! My motor finally arrived, and I think it will have plenty of tourqe to wiggle the arms. AND this is finally my 30th post, so now I just have to figure how to connect everything together.

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Is there anyway that we can grease the judges hands, so to speak? You know, something in my hand that can be passed to the judges, so they will ignore the other contestants.

Well, I'm not a judge, but if you send me something nice I will ignore you:p

Jeff

[Dr Morbius]

Yeah! My motor finally arrived, and I think it will have plenty of tourqe to wiggle the arms. AND this is finally my 30th post, so now I just have to figure how to connect everything together.



Congrats HJ!!! Glad to have you join us "officially" in the contest!

[DeathTouch]

Well, I'm not a judge, but if you send me something nice I will ignore you:p

Jeff

You do that with out me sending anything. LOL

[Otaku]

Alright! I finished the PIR/timer project yesterday. Now to get the pix and a how-to together. And of course get enough posts to qualify!

[Frighteners Entertainment]

You do that with out me sending anything. LOL

A gift is always nice and it makes me think of you less:p

I am telling you what you want to hear, right?

Jeff

[Merlin (The Quiet One)]

Can I join this challange? I'd like to play too. Merlin (The Quiet One)

[krypt]

Can I join this challange? I'd like to play too. Merlin (The Quiet One)

i dunno why not..........just need 30 post ........just be active on forums........those wheel of fortune and guess the movie lines is good way to get active...........

[Frighteners Entertainment]

i dunno why not..........just need 30 post ........just be active on forums........those wheel of fortune and guess the movie lines is good way to get active...........
Well said!
And yes, make a prop, join the fun and the high tension comptition of trying to out do your forum buddies:eek:

Jeff

ps are you vendoring at IS this year Merlin?

[Merlin (The Quiet One)]

Wow, after seeing what you guys are doing I can see I'm not gonna be any competition for this game! I'm making something simple! Merlin (TQO)

[krypt]

merlin make it anyway.....helps others see you dont have to spend the whole wallet to make a prop ......if anything win or loose you have another prop right?.................

[Dr Morbius]

Yes please join in...I need more ideas to steal....er ...borrow...hehe:D

[Dr Morbius]

Don't forget to read the rules DarkShadows... you need at least 30 posts to be eligible for the contest. Also, when posting pics, your price list and how-to, post it as a new thread instead of a reply to this thread.

Sorry Zombie...I've been posting progress updates..I'll stop if you want, and wait till I'm done to post everything in a new thread.

[krypt]

DR please keep me updated with pics ..............i like the progress thing

[Dr Morbius]

DR please keep me updated with pics ..............i like the progress thing


Me too, but I seem to be the only one doing it, and untill Zombie says I can, I'll have to stop. I think maybe it might cause confusion with regards to my submission, I don't know. We'll see.

[Zombie-F]

Progress updates are fine! I just also want all of it (or a link to your progress pages) in the thread you post here. :)

[krough]

"Details must include a summary of how the prop was made and a list of supplies used. How-to's are welcome"

Just to clarify, a how to isnt required correct?
If I dont have pictures of each step of the process is that a problem?
Or is just a text summary of my construction techniques enough?

[Zombie-F]

All that is required is that you have a photo of the final product and a list of all the items that went into it. How-tos are not needed, but encouraged so anyone else interested in making your item for their own haunt can do so.

[Merlin (The Quiet One)]

Oh, I'm still gonna make a prop. Just saying it will be a simple one. The fun is in creating something from what others consider junk. The competition just kicks the fun up a notch! Merlin (TQO)

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Oh, I'm still gonna make a prop. Just saying it will be a simple one. The fun is in creating something from what others consider junk. The competition just kicks the fun up a notch! Merlin (TQO)
So any hints there dear?

Jeff

[Merlin (The Quiet One)]

First I have to decide what I'm gonna make. Trying to decide if I want to stick with a standard type ghoul or make somthing specific for this years haunt. Will have to dig in storage containers and compare costs. I'm always last minute, it's a way of life for me.

Merlin (TQO)

[heresjohnny]

Dr. Morbius is not the only one, latest update http://home.cfl.rr.com/myhalloweenpage/twitching_arms.htm
Merlin, I would love to see what your building. Half the fun is looking at Dr. Morbius' progress and kicking myself to step it up a notch! Hey Zombie-F, I am blown away by the scarecrows over at pumpkinrot, really interested to see how yours turns out.

[Dr Morbius]

Dr. Morbius is not the only one, latest update http://home.cfl.rr.com/myhalloweenpage/twitching_arms.htm
Merlin, I would love to see what your building. Half the fun is looking at Dr. Morbius' progress and kicking myself to step it up a notch! Hey Zombie-F, I am blown away by the scarecrows over at pumpkinrot, really interested to see how yours turns out.


Sorry 'bout that HJ..I know you have been posting progress links too...which of course I LOVE!!!! You could teach me a thing or two about motor/gear mounting..Great job!

I just wanted to keep things simple. I forgot, to be honest, that you have been posting progress pages too.

[DeathTouch]

I still have not decided which project I am going to enter. I have pumpkinrot and I have, which I call The Devil’s Rose. Which is similar to krough’s project expect it kind of looks like this. The head isn’t finished yet, but I had some time this weekend to get this part done. Still have mouth, back of head, body, and I got paint the damn thing. Not to mention the vines. But, I will be under 20 bucks when I am done.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/lovermonkey/Halloween/DSC02077.jpg

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Show Off! lol

[DeathTouch]

Show Off! lol

Well, at least it wasn't a pic of me.