Toys

[Interviews]

Aliens the Lego Edition: My Q&A with its Architect ‘Missing Brick’

I’ve seen a LOT of custom Lego work over the years, online and at shows, but these Aliens movie scenes that were planned, built and photographed by Flickr resident ‘Missing Brick‘ are some of the best I have ever encountered, if not THE best! I worship Aliens and have a fondness for Lego that stretches

[Art]

Take it Outside: Horror Figure Photography That Looks Dangerously Real

This week my horror photography spotlight has fallen on some awesome pictures by Ben Sottak. Ben’s photos bring something a bit new and very cool to the table because he is the first photographer I have featured who uses mother nature to help him create striking and amazingly lifelike images. He doesn’t construct intricate indoor

[Collectibles]

So Bad They Were Good?: The Insanity That Was Kenner Aliens

Ok, I have a confession to make – I own a LOT of the Kenner Aliens action figures and am slightly obsessed with them. You know, those crazy lumps of plastic that warped Giger’s beautiful creation into bizarre and tacky toys that basically wanted us to believe that a facehugger would attach itself to ANYTHING!

[Interviews]

Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid: Of These Awesome Horror Toy Photographs by RK

The more I immerse myself in the world of action figure and toy photography the more I fall in love with what I see. I had no idea it was such a thriving community and EVERY single person I have contacted and communicated with who is heavily involved in this hobby has been friendly, passionate

[Art]

The Most Awesome Images Found on Social Media: 5/5-5/9

We’ve reached the end of another week – thank god! – which means it’s time to once again take a look at the coolest, weirdest and/or most awesome images that I’ve stumbled across on social media this past week. So let’s get right to it, shall we?! It’s been a long time since I’ve laughed

[Art]

The Most Awesome Images Found on Social Media: 4/28-5/2

We’ve reached the end of another week – thank god! – which means it’s time to once again take a look at the coolest, weirdest and/or most awesome images that I’ve stumbled across on social media this past week. So let’s get right to it, shall we?! Last weekend, the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo

[Art]

Attack of the Monsters: Atmospheric Toy Photography with Added Bite!

In just a few short weeks we will find out if Gareth Edwards has broken the curse and actually made a giant monster movie in the Hollywood style that works. A movie that can contain, action, adventure, horror and scares without resorting to being cheesy and totally unfaithful to the source material. Godzilla is back,

[Art]

The Most Awesome Images Found on Social Media: 4/21-4/25

We’ve reached the end of another week – thank god! – which means it’s time to once again take a look at the coolest, weirdest and/or most awesome images that I’ve stumbled across on social media this past week. So let’s get right to it, shall we?! Okay, so this first image may seem like

[Art]

Strike a Pose: Stunning Horror Action Figure Images by Ed Speir IV

Ready for some more amazingly creative photography featuring cool action figures? … Of course you are! This week my spotlight falls upon Ed Speir IV, a very dedicated collector and highly skilled photographer who has assembled a massive collection of beautiful images which you can find over on his Flickr page. The more I investigate

[Collectibles]

The Halloween Love Toy Box: Mezco’s Silent Screamers

Do you love toys? Especially ones based on horror movies or with monstrous themes? Well we do too. And in this new feature here on Halloween Love, we dig into the ole toy box and pluck out some gems from the past, which are sure to have you reaching for your credit card and prowling