I love this guy! And I love his dedication and passion. How I wish I could have met him. As we all well know, it's not just model monsters and space ships- These props are the true STARS of the film's that lit us up as kids and continue to love today. In my humble opinion, cinema is the greatest, richest and most powerful art form and artistic expression ever created by man. And, by extension, these props are sacred relics of that magnificent art form. Best wishes to all my like- minded friends 😄
In 1966 as a kid I saw creature from the black lagoon, scary, Bobs story of the costume was really cool. Thank you. The movie was actually on tv, a black and white tv, my cousins were there, which I was grateful for.lol
That's a creature from the 1955 sci-fi film This Island Earth, known as the Metaluna Mutant. The flick was unfairly singled out for derision by the TV show Mystery Science Theater 3000 for their lone feature film version of the show. I suspect it was because they needed a more classy and less Ed Woodish production to center their film around. It was a unique attempt at intelligent sci-fi, ranking only 2nd to Forbidden Planet for its design, visual effects & stunning color. Worth checking out.
I don't think the silicone masks will dry rot. Different kind of material. Also one thing you might consider to preserve the masks is to immerse them in an Acrylate resin. Of course they would be forever sealed in that and you would not be able to take them out and wear or handle them again, but they would be preserved as good museum pieces.
I love this guy! And I love his dedication and passion. How I wish I could have met him. As we all well know, it's not just model monsters and space ships- These props are the true STARS of the film's that lit us up as kids and continue to love today. In my humble opinion, cinema is the greatest, richest and most powerful art form and artistic expression ever created by man.
And, by extension, these props are sacred relics of that magnificent art form.
Best wishes to all my like- minded friends 😄
Always wanted to meet Bob. I could listen to him talk for days.
I enjoy seeing Bob on various Sci-fi movie DVD bonus shorts.
Bob is one of my favorite people of all time!
Bob should have his own Props museum in Hollywood, California. Hey, I pay to see his collection..
wow, I would be like a big kid in a candy shop
in that basement. What
an exquisit collection.
Paul Bacchus
Bob is sci-fi's best friend!
In 1966 as a kid I saw creature from the black lagoon, scary, Bobs story of the costume was really cool. Thank you. The movie was actually on tv, a black and white tv, my cousins were there, which I was grateful for.lol
Does anyone know how to contact Bob Burns? I've been wanting to see his collection for years!
I love this! Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Bob 'He's been a buddy of mine for years' Burns
That's a creature from the 1955 sci-fi film This Island Earth, known as the Metaluna Mutant. The flick was unfairly singled out for derision by the TV show Mystery Science Theater 3000 for their lone feature film version of the show. I suspect it was because they needed a more classy and less Ed Woodish production to center their film around.
It was a unique attempt at intelligent sci-fi, ranking only 2nd to Forbidden Planet for its design, visual effects & stunning color. Worth checking out.
When Bob passes, what will happen to the collection?
I don't think the silicone masks will dry rot. Different kind of material. Also one thing you might consider to preserve the masks is to immerse them in an Acrylate resin. Of course they would be forever sealed in that and you would not be able to take them out and wear or handle them again, but they would be preserved as good museum pieces.
@anton1990 Mine too-if he ever got that museum under way-I'd love to go there!
Very cool!
My puppets and i luv this video
What is that alien creature at 4:16 from?
Shame Bob didn't get his hands on all 3 Bruces from JAWS (instead they were dumped in the back lot of Universal to rot away).