Safari Anomalous News

New Prop : Item #61 - The Nest of Snakes

2012-01-10T11:26:00.000-08:00

We recently added a new item to the catalogue: Item #61 - The Nest of Snakes.

Snakes have certainly burrowed their way into the hearts of the Safari Anomalous expedition team. The only thing better than one snake is a big, tangled, writhing nest of them. And the only thing better than having one nest is having multiple nests, one for the bathtub, one for the garage, one for the closet in the guest bedroom, and, of course, one for the cockpit of the dirigible.

This prop is foam filled latex and measures about 3 feet in diameter. Two of the snake heads are detachable for easy shipment and storage. This prop is available for $300 plus shipping and handling charges. View more pics on the Creatures page.

Now blogging at The New HMA.net!

2011-11-27T20:10:00.000-08:00

I'm happy to announce that I have been offered the opportunity to blog over on The Halloween Mask Association's website, which has been recently revamped. The first post is up and you can read it here.

The blog is called "Monster Moodboard: Behind the Scenes at Safari Anomalous". I will still post news and updates here at my website, but I've decided to use the HMA blog as an opportunity to show more of what goes on behind the scenes, and really get into the ideas that drive my work. And if you've ever wondered about where the name "Safari Anomalous" came from, you can read all about it in my first blog post!

I'd like to thank Eric Austin of The HMA for this opportunity.

Women in Horror Month - February 2011

2011-02-09T07:42:00.000-08:00

Did you know that February is Women in Horror Recognition month?

As a female business owner working in the horror/haunt industry, I'm more than happy to get behind this cause. What exactly is Women in Horror Recognition Month? Here's an explanation, taken directly from the Women in Horror Month website:

"WiH Month came from the crazy brain of Hannah Neurotica (me) who is the creator and editor of Ax Wound: Gender & The Horror Genre. It is a month to celebrate all the women in the horror industry. Not just actresses but fx artists, writers, directors, female fans, etc. For a real indepth answer to this question please read the WiH Manifesto & the article I wrote for Fangoria ‘Prepping for Women in Horror Month’!"

Well, there you go. In conjunction with WiH month, Jen and Sylvia Soska of Twisted Twins Productions are promoting a Massive Blood Drive- here's a promo video they made:

So, donate some blood, search out horror films by female directors, or visit WiH Month's website or Facebook page for more info on how to get involved and events in your area! Here's one I'll be watching this month-Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow's 1987 vampire film, Near Dark:

Safari Anomalous on Thrillist

2010-11-22T22:31:00.000-08:00

Last month the website Thrillist did a nice little write up on Safari Anomalous, along with a video shot in my studio. Special thanks to Thrillist editor Nick Hamner for making it all happen.

You can read the article and watch the video here.

New Website, A Wedding, New Gig

2010-10-12T08:50:00.000-07:00

Just a quick update on the goings on of the last few months:

My brilliant web designer, Dave Christman of Grendels Den Design Studio completely revamped the site, giving it a fresh look and streamlining the product pages. Check out more of his exceptional work here:

On August 28, the dude and I tied the knot. It was awesome.

And finally, I'm doing makeup at a new haunted attraction this year: Pennhurst Asylum.

Stellar cast and crew, and I think so far the response has exceeded everyone's expectations. Open Fri - Sun through the first weekend in November. Come visit!

The bulk of my work over the summer has been commission projects and makeup fx work, but I'm working on new product for 2011...more about that pretty soon!

NHC THIS WEEKEND!

2010-04-27T21:28:00.000-07:00

Safari Anomalous will be exhibiting this weekend at the National Haunters Convention in Valley Forge, PA. We've got some special deals, available only at the show...

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS

For NHC attendees only, we are offering discounts of up to 30% on some of our favorite haunt props and masks. Discounts are only effective for orders placed at the show. We hope to see you there! We're at booth #1003.

LEARN TO MAKE YOUR OWN PROSTHETICS!

In addition to exhibiting, I'll be teaching two seminars at NHC: Basic Mold Making and Working with Gelatin on Saturday at 11:00 am, Advanced Mold Making on Sunday at 10:30 am. In both classes I'll do step by step demonstrations of slab mold making for prosthetic fabrication. The advanced class covers silicone prosthetics, resin molds, and some more advanced techniques.

To sign up, visit http://nationalhauntersconvention.com/classes-schedule.htm

MEET DOKTOR PLAGUE

Our newest mask, Doktor Plague, made its debut last month at Mask Fest. Come see him in person at the National Haunters Convention.

MASK FEST WRAP UP

2010-04-27T21:01:00.000-07:00

At the end of March we exhibited at Mask Fest. What an awesome time! We got to meet so many talented people, and see some exceptional work. We debuted a new mask, Doktor Plague, and he was a big hit.

This was the first horror/mask collector show we've done, (up to this point we've only exhibited at haunt industry shows) and the amount of love and enthusiasm people had for our work was unreal. We'll definitely be back. Special Thanks to Eric Austin of The HMA for putting together such a great show.

Here's just a small sampling of pics from the show:

The booth just before the show. photo: Nickki Duban

My intrepid assistant Nickki and I. She was awesome! photo: Rick Bremon

Janice the vulture makes a new friend. photo: Nickki Duban

Meet the new guy: Doktor Plague. photo: Nickki Duban

MASK FEST!

2010-02-03T22:47:00.000-08:00

We're stoked to announce that we'll be exhibiting at Mask Fest 2010!
Visit www.maskfest.com for more info.

Looks like it's going to be a great show- hope to see you there!

2009-06-01T09:47:00.000-07:00

We've added new items to our inventory and will continue to do so throughout 2009. Check out the Eyeball Mask, Bee Motion Mask, and Loose Grubs in the Specimens section.

National Haunters Convention

2009-03-10T11:41:00.000-07:00

We'll be there!!!
http://www.nationalhauntersconvention.com/
We will be unveiling a couple new items and I will be teaching a seminar on slab mold making for prosthetic fabrication. Hope to see you there!!

We've Moved!

2008-11-23T22:13:00.000-08:00

The Headquarters of Safari Anomalous has moved to a new location in Philadelphia. We are currently unpacking and tailoring the space to meet our needs. Stay tuned and Happy Thanksgiving!

Recent and Upcoming Events...

2008-06-08T21:39:00.000-07:00

The news section has always been a little too quiet and I'd like to change that. Here's what we've been up to recently:

S.A. exhibited at the Eastern Haunter's Convention in early May. It was a great opportunity to catch up with customers and vendors alike that we haven't seen in a while. I was also on hand at Eastern State Penitentiary for the Terror Behind the Walls bus tour to handle costumes and makeup and answer questions. Some members of my makeup crew from Eastern State participated in the makeup war and won first place!

The ESP makeup team: Shaggy, Bridget, Ruby and Robin.

It brought a little tear to my eye; I felt like a proud momma. It's great to have a haunt convention in your own backyard, and I think this one is only going to get bigger and better in seasons to come.

On a side note, during May I also worked for Monkey Boys Productions as a fabricator for Little Shop of Horrors. They built a set of Audrey II's to rent out to theatre companies, and they have also worked on the Broadway and touring productions of Little Shop. I got to work with a fantastic group of talented (and hilarious!) people and did a little bit of everything. You can see more of their work here : http://www.monkeyboysproductions.com

Dave, our web designer updated the gallery and we added some of the items that we premiered at Transworld, including the grub sheets, grub gloves, and loose bees. Dave is rad. Check out his website, http://www.grendelsden.net/ and see for yourself.

And finally, we are attending The Midwest Haunters Convention!!!

This is our first time at this show. We are at booth 320 - come visit!