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Topstone Shock Monster Mask (1960s)
- Year
- c. 1960–1969 Community consensus
- Manufacturer
- Topstone Rubber Toy Co. Community consensus
About this item
Topstone's most heavily promoted rubber monster mask, sold in stores and by mail order through Captain Company ads in Famous Monsters of Filmland during the 1960s 'Shock Theater' boom.
Details
- Holiday
- Halloween
- Archive type
- Mask
- Materials
- thin latex rubber
Collector details
Research notes
Its designer is not confirmed. Keith Ward of New Canaan is credited with many Topstone designs.
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- 'Monster Mash' excerpts: Masks Book Supports: Morticia Addams among inexpensive Ben Cooper/Collegeville/Halco costumes with vinyl masks View source
- Today in Halloween: Topstone monster masks Collector Reference Supports: Shock Monster described as Topstone's most memorable and aggressively marketed design; sold via stores and Captain Company ads Reference only: cited, never auto-verified. View source