I'm always excited to see new Hammer merchandise, and Pop Kulture Vulture has a lot of new items that fans of the iconic horror studio will love.

Fans of the Sid and Marty Krofft shows have an event geared especially for them.

Are you a fan of H.R PufnStuf, Land of The Lost, or any of the other popular Krofft kid's shows of the '70s? Then you need to make sure you get tickets to the upcoming Krofft Kon! The Krofft Kon celebrates the programs of Sid & Marty Krofft.

Guest confirmed for the event includes Krofft notables: Butch Patrick from Lidsville, Wesley Eure and Kathy Coleman from Land of the Lost, Johnny Whitaker from Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, Sharon Baird from H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, and Lidsville. Plus, special Krofft alumni guest Christopher Knight from The Brady Bunch Hour!

In addition to meeting the Krofft stars, other festivities will include Q & As, lectures, a costume contest, trivia games. Closing out the event, The Pufnstuf movie (1970) will be screened at the end of the Kon.

The Krofft Kon will take place at the historic Orinda Theatre (just outside of Berkeley, California), which will be transformed into "Living Island."

Tickets are available on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/krofft-kon-tickets-278304134157. Admission is only $25 for all-day or a VIP Pass $45.

A special VIP Pass is available that will be limited to 100 people. This ticket is the one you want. It will get you in to meet the celebrity guests one hour before the general public. The VIP Pass will also get you a commemorative Krofft Kon T-shirt, VIP badge, and gift bag with special items, including a FREE popcorn and soft drink token.

I won't be able to make it, so have fun and take lots of pictures!

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The Rise of the Femonsters Kickstarter campaign closed on August 31st. But it did not meet the funding goal. So what's next for the team of superhero monsters? Creator Alexander "Monstar" Raymond posted an update on Kickstarter about what the future holds for the comic book.

The Kickstarter campaign for Alexander "Monstar" Raymond's comic book - Rise of the Femonsters is almost finished. But we still need your help to make sure it reaches its funding goal. Consider pledging on Kickstarter to make sure this comic book comes to life at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/monstar/rise-of-femonsters-issue-1-horror-comic-book. Monstar shares his story about one of the comic's variant covers:  

MG Curves rendered this incredible cover. He was actually recommended to me by a client, but I knew his work before. I had seen his erotic pin-ups of well-known actresses and appreciated his unique style.

I reached out to him, and aside from providing a couple of reference images, I just let him do his thing. I really loved the colors he used, evoking a real Emanuele Taglietti vibe.

The artwork features RISE OF THE FEMONSTERS' main vampire Countess Dracula (inspired by Tanya Tate). The Countess is sitting back and enjoying a glass of ....wine (?)

She is wearing a sheer robe and cozily relaxing on the couch in her castle. If you look behind the Countess, you may notice her prized sword is right behind her.

This cover is available via a pledge or add-on and comes with a bonus trading card.

The campaign to get RISE OF THE FEMONSTERS comic book funded is open now through August 31st. Click here to back the comic book!

Countess Dracula, Lady Frankenstein, The Beastress...these are some of the characters you'll meet in the upcoming RISE OF THE FEMONSTERS comic book by Alexander "Monstar" Raymond.

Monstar is currently raising money via Kickstarter to complete the action/horror comic. A homage to Hammer Horror, Universal Monsters, and Marvel's Legion of Monsters, RISE OF THE FEMONSTERS features a gang of monsters battling it out for a mystic ornament that contains the secrets of life and death.

When talking about RISE, Monstar said it contained "A lot of action. I want this to feel like a thrill ride. I knew If I were going to make any type of impression and get people talking, I needed to come out swinging. The first draft was overwhelming. I had to work on the pacing to instill more character development and give the reader a chance to breathe. But, yeah, issue one should come with seatbelts."

Read Monstar's entire interview on First Comics News here: https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/alex-raymond-talks-about-rise-of-the-femonster/.

Back the RISE OF THE FEMONSTERS comic book on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/monstar/rise-of-femonsters-issue-1-horror-comic-book

Watch the trailer below:

Alexander "Monstar" Raymond (https://twitter.com/MonstarPR) launched a crowdfunding campaign earlier this week for his action/horror Comic Book RISE OF THE FEMONSTERS. So far, the campaign has reached 31% of its targeted funding of $6,666.00. The money accumulated will be used to complete the comic book and pay for printing.

RISE OF THE FEMONSTERS features a group of beautiful monsters teaming up to save the world from an evil mummy hellbent on vengeance and controlling the undead.

RISE OF THE FEMONSTERS is the first comic book in Alexander's Monstar Horror Universe imprint.

Watch the trailer for RISE OF THE FEMONSTERS below:

Help RISE OF THE FEMONSTERS meet its goal by backing it on Kickstarter here: https://bit.ly/FemonsterKS1

For interviews - please contact:
Alexander@MonstarPR.com
818-732-0191

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A war of monsters erupts in the first issue of this new series.

For Immediate Release: July 22nd, 2021

(HOLLYWOOD, CA) The Kickstarters campaign for RISE OF THE FEMONSTERS comic book launches on August 1st, 2021. Created by Alexander "Monstar" Raymond, the comic book will feature the world's greatest monsters at war with each other over mysterious relics known as the Life Creator and the Death Breaker, which can unlock the secrets of resurrection. The Kickstarter campaign will be to fund the first issue of the series. The RISE OF THE FEMONSTERS campaign will feature several pledge levels and incentives to encourage fan engagement.

Long-time genre fan Alexander conceived the comic, inspired by an admiration of Hammer Films and 70's Marvel horror magazines. The characters introduced in the first issue are Countess Dracula, Lady Frankenstein, Madame Beastress, The Banshee, The Queen Of Blood, Mistress Hyde, and Doctor Knowhere.

"RISE OF THE FEMONSTERS is a series that horror and comic books fans will enjoy," said Alexander. "The story has exciting elements like action and adventure, set in a dark and sinister setting. The Kickstarter campaign starts it all off with some fun pledge levels and incredible incentive rewards."

The trailer can be seen on Youtube here:

The RISE OF THE FEMONSTERS Kickstarter campaign begins on August 1st and will run for one month, ending August 31st. Those looking to back the campaign can do so on Kickstarter here: MonstarUniverse.com.

Backer levels include the physical and digital version of the RISE OF THE FEMONSTERS comic book, variant comic book covers, trading cards, autographed cosplay covers by influencer Tanya Tate, and more. Stretch goal rewards will include stickers, mini-posters, and other exclusive collectibles.

To encourage early pledges, those who commit to the physical or digital levels within the first 48 hours will receive a video thank you from cosplay and media personality Tanya Tate. While those that pledge $50 and above will get a special custom video shout-out from Tanya.

RISE OF THE FEMONSTERS is the inaugural title from the Monstar Horror Universe imprint. The line will focus on the world of super-powered monsters. Intended future titles include Countess Dracula vs. The Brides of Blood and The Death of Lady Frankenstein.

Witness the birth of Alexander "Monstar Raymond's horror universe with RISE OF THE FEMONSTERS! Pledge on Kickstarter to help bring this project to life.

For interviews - please contact:
Alexander@MonstarPR.com
818-732-0191

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You Funko Disney collectors have a new set to look forward to. It has been announced that classic Disney attraction The Haunted Mansion is getting the POP treatment.

Saturday, February 15th, Sybil Danning will make an appearance promoting the release of Panther Squad on blu-ray and the new issue of Delirium Magazine.

Want to meet WWE Hall of Fame superstar Kurt Angle? Make sure you are at The Wrestling Guy Store in Huntington Park this Saturday!