Die Cut Blow Out

Well, once again we find ourselves at the day before THE day.  Traditionally on this blog, today is the end of garage sale content with tomorrow reserved for photos of my home haunt.  Believe it or not, our outside still isn't decorated (as of writing this).  We had a new roof put on a little over a week ago (tornado damage last March) and I didn't want the decorations damaged by flying shingles.  Then it began raining (after a 3 month drought). And raining. And raining.  Today (10/30) is supposed to be cloudy but dry, so I'm going to go into overdrive and get the outside decorated.  Hopefully photos tomorrow will prove I was successful.

But for today, I thought I'd do a photo dump of all the diecuts I have heretofore not shown on this blog.  Some of these are from this past season, others I've found in prior years, but never posted (to my knowledge. Honestly, I didn't go through the blog and look).

Up first is a find from this year.  It's a giant version of the classic Beistle skeleton, measuring in at 54" tall.  I picked him up for $10 which I thought was a good deal.

Apparently, his original hole tore out and someone created a new hole.

He's only marked "Made in U.S.A.", but I recognize him to be a Beistle.

Continuing with Beistle is this set from 1983 simply called "Monster Cutouts" by Beistle.  These feature Dracula, Frankenstein (altered enough to avoid litigation by Universal Pictures), The Wolf Man and The Grim Reaper. I picked these up a year or two ago.

To avoid trademark infringement, missing are the neck bolts (replaced with a stylish choker) and an added hoop earring.

Original packaging photo courtesy of eBay

Next up is another Beistle, this one dating from the 1970's or 80's.  He was stained when I found him, but I couldn't leave him.

And finally, I found this glorious Topstone 34" honeycomb and diecut Wicked Witch still in the original packaging, though opened this past season. "It wiggles and dances!" 

Topstone was better known for their rubber masks.  This diecut, made in Taiwan, probably dates from the late '70's or early '80's.

The arms and legs are made of crepe paper and "accordion" to whatever length you desire.

I presume that's a bag of spells and charms around her waste.

At least she did her nails for the big night.

Well, that's everything I could find this evening.  Hope you enjoyed and I hope I'll be back with photos tomorrow.  Wish me luck.