CALENDAR GHOULS - JUNE 2012

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VINTAGE MONSTERS CALENDAR - JUNE 2012

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CALENDAR GHOULS - MAY 2012

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VINTAGE MONSTERS CALENDAR - MAY 2012

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LARA PARKER, TOOL TIME GAL

Those of you of the more red-blooded type may remember that it was not too long ago when so-called "shop" calendars featured more subjects of the scantily-clad, feminine type than today's surrogate sex symbols represented by images of Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar. Vendors from outfits like "Rigid" and "Snap-on" -- masculine brand names if there ever were any -- were only too happy to pass out their company's yearly calendar with all sorts of sexy woman splashed on a glossy, comb-bound page emblazened with the supplier's tradename.

Considered rare is the image above of a certain young actress (and photographer's model, obviously) who goes by the name of Lara Parker, shown on one of these aforementioned shop tool calendars. No date is given, but it is presumed to be around the time that she was about to be made much more famous as an actress on television playing Angelique in the daytime drama, DARK SHADOWS.

[SOURCE: BILL'S MAGAZINES]

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CALENDAR GHOULS - APRIL, 2012

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VINTAGE MONSTERS CALENDAR - APRIL 2012

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ADDAMS FAMILY (HIGH) VALUES

During one of my recent web peregrinations, I stumbled upon something that still has me alternately laughing and gasping for breath in shock. Unless I'm missing something HUGE here, I came across a third-party seller's listing on the Barnes & Noble site that was not only audacious but perplexing in its gargantuan pomposity. But, here it is, for all to see nonetheless -- an item that gives new meaning to the title, "Addams Family Values".

Golly, a mini-wall calendar that's going for over a thousand bucks? Maybe it's got an original Chas Addams sketch in it? Maybe it's just the mother of all misprints? And, how can something be listed as in "Good" condition when it's "like new" in its original shrink wrap? Criminy, ya got me!

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CALENDAR GHOULS - MARCH, 2012

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VINTAGE MONSTERS CALENDAR - MARCH, 2012

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CALENDAR GHOULS - FEBRUARY, 2012

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VINTAGE MONSTERS CALENDAR - FEBRUARY, 2012

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HAMMER GLAMOUR X 12

It's not too late for another calendar this year, is it? Not to be outdone is Titan Publishing, the group that has given us so many great titles on Hammer Horror, with a pin-up calendar worthy to be on any red-blooded monster fan's wall.

Here's the synopsis from the Titan website: "Spinning off from Titan’s best selling celebration of Hammer’s Scream Queens, Hammer Glamour, comes this stunning calendar, fully licensed by Hammer Films. It features many of the actresses to have graced the films of the legendary British production company, including Ingrid Pitt, Madeline Smith and Caroline Munro!"

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KEN KELLY'S VAMPIRELLA 2012 CALENDAR

Ken Kelly is no stranger to fans of fantasy and genre art. He has been creating images of lost worlds, outer realms, and barbarian warriors for a long time. Now, as a partner in C2K2 Productions, he has created his first calendar in 20 years, the 2012 VAMPIRELLA calendar.

Here's the skinny from the Dynamite Entertainment web page:

"On sale now! Fantasy art legend Ken Kelly and Vampirella have teamed up for a year long event which kicks off now! Dynamite Entertainment and C2K2 Productions present an all new calendar of our favorite femme fatale. Featuring the art of Ken Kelly depicting the heroine in never before seen art in 12 exquisite oil paintings. This is Ken Kelly's first calendar in more than 20 years and he chose Vampirella as his muse for his revival. This wall calendar measures 12"X12" and features incredible reproductions of Ken's art.C2K2 Productions is also offering autographed copies of the calendar courtesy of Ken Kelly. Follow the link to their website for more info!  About Ken:Born in 1946 in New London, Connecticut, Ken Kelly practically came into our world with a pencil in his hand.  He started drawing at the fragile age of two and has not stopped since. Under the guidance of Frazetta, Ken was able to fine-tune his skill even further.   Frazetta stressed how important it was to put feeling into creating a painting and to let the action on the canvas come from the imagination.   Ken took those words to heart and has lived by them ever since."

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VINTAGE MONSTERS CALENDAR -- JANUARY 2012

Okay, call me crazy, but if yesterday's CALENDAR GHOULS wasn't your cup of tea (although I don't know how a pic of Babs Steele in her early days couldn't possibly be) and movie monsters are more your meat, then you may like the MONSTER MAGAZINE WORLD VINTAGE MONSTERS 2012 calendar -- like I have plenty of time for not only one, but two calendars on top of blogging!

The VINTAGE MONSTERS calendar page is standard 8 1/5" x 11" and can be downloaded, printed, and pinned up on your wall to your tell-tale heart's content -- for free!

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CALENDAR GHOULS -- JANUARY 2012

Unfortunately, I can't keep the Warren Calendar going for another year because I don't have the 1978 edition. Nonetheless, I hope you liked the fabulous art that was offered once-a-month from the 1977 calendar throughout 2011 here at MONSTER MAGAZINE WORLD.

Since a number of you liked the idea of a calendar, I decided to give it a shot myself. So, without further ado, I present the MONSTER MAGAZINE WORLD PRESENTS: CALENDAR GHOULS 2012, "12-Months of Voluptuous Vamps, Killer Zombettes, & Other Fiendish Females"!

Each month I'll post a full, 8 1/5" x 11"-size "Calendar Ghoul", free for you to download, print, and pin up on the wall of your dungeon, sanctum, or castle wall. Enjoy!

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