Tuesday, February 24, 2026

FRANKENSTEIN MONSTER MODEL FROM X-PLUS


Up for pre-order (again) is the upcoming Frankenstein Monster model from X-Plus. This time the solicitation includes a built-up and painted model, whereas some months ago we only saw the prototype.

From X-Plus:
From the 1931 classic horror film Frankenstein, Frankenstein’s Monster is now available as a 1/8-scale plastic model kit. The monster’s iconic features are faithfully reproduced in fine detail, including its tall proportions, the bolts in its neck, and the stitch marks on its head and wrists, as well as its clothing and accessories.  The kit includes a large piece of experimental equipment used in the forbidden creation of life, a display base recreating the laboratory’s wooden floor, and two interchangeable heads with different expressions. With a choice between a blank, emotionless face and a grotesque grin, you can fully appreciate the terrifying yet captivating presence of the monster portrayed by Boris Karloff, whose performance made the character a worldwide horror icon.

Order from CultTVman HERE.








Monday, February 23, 2026

GAHAN WILSON'S SHADOW PLAY


This series of cartoons from the late, great Gahan Wilson appeared in the pages of Jim Warren's humor magazine, HELP!





Sunday, February 22, 2026

POETRY OF THE WEIRD


Besides the usual stories, each issue ofWEIRD TALES usually contained several poems, as well. Here are a few examples from January 1948.

Illustration by John Giunta.

Illustration by John Giunta.

Illustration by Fred Humiston.