Halloween Yoda pumpkin and Don Post masks

This is the second year I’ve entered the  TIG Star Wars Pumpkin Carving Contest. Last year I claimed some cool vintage Star Wars prizes with my Chief Chirpa pumpkin. This year I’ve cobbled together a full-figure Yoda using two pumpkins.

Pumpkin Yoda 01

Pumpkin Yoda 06

Pumpkin Yoda 04

I’ve also dug out some old Halloween-esque Don Post ads from the archives too. Happy Halloween!

USA. Starlog 37. 1980.

USA. Starlog 37. 1980.

 

USA. Starlog N° 76. 1983.

USA. Starlog N° 76. 1983.

 

USA. Starlog 65. 1982.

USA. Starlog 65. 1982.

Japanese Chirashi movie posters

A Chirashi is a printed mini-poster or flyer used to promote film releases in Japan. The size of a typical Chirashi is “B5”  (approx 7 x 10 inch /18cm x 26cm). A relatively cheap and space-saving alternative to regular-size industry posters, Chirashis make excellent movie memorabilia collectables.


When The Wind Blows.

When The Wind Blows.


Most Chirashis are double-sided with an image  from the film printed in colour on the front. Additional artwork and information printed in Japanese appears on the reverse.  As well as the standard double-sided format, some Chirashi are more elaborate – opening up as gate-fold, tri-fold or quad-fold posters. Other deluxe features can include thicker card stock, metallic print, UV overlay, Mylar print, and die-cutting.


Spirited Away. 2001.

Spirited Away. 2001.


When Marnie Was There.

When Marnie Was There. 2014.


Kill Bill 2. 2004.

Kill Bill 2. 2004.


Star Wars. 1977.

Star Wars. 1977.


Jodorsky's Dune (Quad version)

Jodorowsky’s Dune (Quad version)


Anne of Green Gables.

Anne of Green Gables.


Animal Farm.

Animal Farm.


Mr Bug Goes To Town.

Mr Bug Goes To Town.


Le Magasin de Suicides.

Le Magasin de Suicides.