New Classic Monsters Fabric at JoAnn!

 

Many of you may recall the Classic Monsters fabric that was released 20 years ago.  That fabric became a “must-have” for Halloween and Universal Monsters enthusiasts alike.  Well, there’s a brand new fabric in town featuring all of your favorites, a few surprises, and the scariest thing of all — an homage to a Celine Dion song-driven theatrical motion picture!  Yes, there’s a brand new Classic Monsters Fabric available this year at JoAnn featuring the Universal Monsters!  Check out all of the classic monsters of the movies and a few BIG surprises – from The Wolf Man to The Mask of Fu Manchu to Godzilla!  All your favorites are here!  Retailing at $16.99, the fabric is now discounted along with other Halloween styles.  Hurry in before it disappears forever!

Talbot Castle on Classic Monsters Fabric

Classic Monsters Fabric at JoAnn

Fu Manchu on Halloween Fabric at JoAnn

Godzilla on the New Classic Monsters Fabric

 

Spook Spotter: Vintage Blow Mold Style Black Cat at Michael’s

Available now at Michael’s, what is sure to be one of the best finds of the Halloween 2019 season, this hard plastic black cat, designed to look like a vintage blow mold.

Black Cat Blow Mold Michael’s

The cat, like a traditional blow mold, is hollow, but the plastic is thick and there is no place for a light even if you were to consider lighting it.  That being said, the design and paint is downright gorgeous, hearkening back to the decorations of Halloweens past.   The black cat is an original design that incorporates a rather familiar face.  The jack-o’-lantern on which the cat sits is the same face sculpt as the old Empire “Hobo Jack-o’-Lantern” blow mold.  This one of a kind, 15″ throwback decoration is available at Michael’s stores now for the price of $18.00.

Howling Home Depot: Werewolf Motionette

Home Depot always has a fang-tastic selection of Halloween decorations, and this year is no exception.  But, perhaps, the greatest offering this year is a new spin on a blast from the past.  For the past few years, Home Depot has carried a line of 3-foot animated Halloween figures, very similar to the Telco Motionettes of Halloween.  While the designs have always been fun and creative, one piece really stands out this year…  The Werewolf!

Home Depot Werewolf

 

This figure has an awesome design, great movement, and an eerie howling soundtrack.  Its fierce lighted eyes and moving jaw really make this a one-of-a-kind piece, earning it the Big Scare’s “Best Halloween Decoration of 2017” award.  Check out the action shots of the figure below and tell us what you have found in stores that has you excited…

 

Home Depot Werewolf

Home Depot Werewolf

Home Depot Werewolf

Get Your Halloween Party Started

Halloween Party Supplies

 

It’s time to start planning those Halloween parties.  Here are a few ghoulish goodies, now available in stores, that can really bring your Halloween shindig to life… or death:

• Pillsbury Halloween Funfetti Cake Mix
• Hershey’s Tombstones, York Peppermint Pumpkins, and Reese’s Pumpkins Treat Pack
• Trader Joe’s Halloween Joe Joe’s and Pumpkin Joe Joe’s
• Trader Joe’s Haunted House Kit
• Lay’s Halloween Snack Pack (Vampire, Skeleton, and Werewolf designs)
• Trader Joe’s Ghost and Bat Potato Crisps
• Count Chocula Treat Bars (available at Target)
• Dollar Tree Haunted House Plates
• Franz Bake Shop Vampire O’s “Bloody” Raspberry Filled Doughnuts
• Franz Bake Shop Zombie O’s Green Chocolate-Covered Doughnuts 
  

  Rice Krispies Treats Monsters

  

  Trader Joe’s Chocolate Halloween House Kit

  

  Dollar Tree Haunted House Plates

Michael’s Madness: The New Spooky Town

Fans of Lemax and the Spooky Town series have a lot to love this year at Michael’s.  The whole village seems to be revitalized with all new lighting features.  The two standout pieces this year are The Mad Pumpkin Patch and The Haunted Mansion.

Lemax Spooky Town Mad Pumpkin Patch

 

The Mad Pumpkin Patch is a really phenomenal piece with super bright LED lighting, an awesome audio track, and an amazing twirling pumpkin on top of the silo.

Lemax Spooky Town Haunted Mansion

 

One of the dark horse pieces this year is The Haunted Mansion.  It is a quiet an unassuming piece under the harsh florescent store lighting, but the piece really shines when put on display.  This haunted home feature all new exterior lighting, which is a huge improvement over past offerings.  Here’s to hoping Lemax continues to create similarly spooky abodes that bring lighting to the next level.

You can check out the entire line of Spooky Town products at your local Michael’s.  However, you had better hurry, as they are almost all gone!

Countdown to Halloween Begins… Weird Walmart

Greetings, foolish mortals!  Our official 2017 Countdown to Halloween begins today.  But, we want to make sure you have seen our special September post for the Universal Monsters “Monsterville” line of decor and costumes at Target.  These are, hands down, the most exciting finds of the season.

Today, however, we are highlighting another major retailer…  Walmart.  This year, their selection of scares is a bit disappointing, but there are some real treasures hidden in the eerie aisles.

First, is this amazing vintage-style black cat mask.  It’s backlit and glows bright.  It is much larger than the traditional vacuform masks of yesteryear, but a bit smaller than the wall masks offered by Retro-a-go-go… and a lot cheaper.  At less than ten bucks, it’s an absolute steal.

Backlit Vintage Mask

 

Next, we have two very vintage figures.  These items are real gems and a perfect price, coming in less than three dollars.

Vintage Walmart Halloween Figures

 

And finally, check out this great unlicensed Universal Monsters Rice Krispies Treats kit!  We’ll let you know how they turn out in a few weeks…

Rice Krispies Treats Monsters

We’ll see you in a few days with another Halloween update.  Remember to stick with the Big Scare all October-long.  We’ll have more fun decorations, treats, and more that you will definitely want to add to your haunted house for 2017!

 

 

Scary Soda and Chilling Chips

There’s a spooky new soda in the city…  Halloween Crush: Eerie Orange!  Check out that vicious vampire and that happening haunted house.

And Pringles is getting in on the frightful fun!  Check out this box of Pringles Singles complete with tombstones.  With 24 single-serving sized containers in each box, these would be great for Trick or Treaters.

Halloween Pringles

The Best Halloween Decoration of 2016: Target’s Raven Clock

So what is the best Halloween decoration of 2016?  Well, there are certainly a lot of great ones out there.  But taking price, size, and novelty into consideration, The Big Scare has decided the title of “Best Halloween Decoration” for the year 2016 goes to The Clock of Doom from Tekky Toys.  Available at Target, this spooky clock houses a talking raven who predicts doom for all who pass his way.  When activated, the minute hand spins, the clock face lights up blood red, and a talking raven’s head emerges from inside the clockworks.  The bird gives an ominous warning and then retreats back inside its haunted home.

Target’s Clock of Doom

 

It’s a throwback to an earlier, simpler, yet more elegant type of Halloween.  More in line with the decorations of All Hallows’ past than the overwrought blood and gore of today, it really is a unique piece perfect for any home or haunt.  It also reminds us here at The Big Scare of The Munsters’ own spooky, kooky cookoo clock.  Retailing at $25.00, it’s the perfect price and size for any Halloween enthusiast.

Halloween Party Supplies: Now and Then

Throwing a Halloween Happening this year?  You’re probably going to need a few scary supplies.  The Big Scare hit the pavement looking for the best Halloween paper products on the market this year…

If you are looking for something classic, elegant, and spooky, look no further than JoAnn Fabrics.  The creepy craft store is offering paper plates and napkins with this devilish design.

Halloween Party Supplies at JoAnn Fabrics

 

However, The Big Scare does not believe only in looking to the present for scary supplies for your spooky shindig.  We managed to dig up some paper plates from 1993 featuring this fantastic phantom…  and some pretty nifty neons.

1993 Unique Halloween Plates

 

To be honest, we can’t decide which is better, so we’re going to offer both and let our ghosts… er… guests decide.

 

Haunted HomeGoods

One of the best retailers to find menacing merchandise is HomeGoods, part of the TJX chain of stores which also includes TJ Maxx and Marhsall’s.  This year, HomeGoods has a few items that will be sure to satisfy even the most savvy of home haunters.

First is this fantastic vintage-style Halloween bucket fashioned in the shape of a black cat’s head.  This fiendish feline is extremely reminiscent of the papier mache Halloween treat pails from the early 20th century.

Vintage Style Black Cat Treat Bucket from HomeGoods

 

In addition to some vintage-style decor, HomeGoods is also offering a  variety of boo-tiful busts and statues.  One of the most popular is the Headless Horseman statue.  This year, the Horseman comes in two colors (silver or black) as well as two sizes.  The smaller one is perfect for a book shelf, while the larger one would be great for an entryway.

Headless Horseman Statue from HomeGoods