In this section I will keep notes of my observations, problems and discoveries, as I build the 3D models, as well as giving updates and news about what's going on here in the Haunted Dimensions.
Most entries are removed within a few weeks, but some of the more interesting items will remain archived.

In case you have not heard, the Liberty Square haunted mansion in the Magic Kingdom is about to undergo a major rehab. Rumors are rampant about the possibility of show upgrades, such as those completed at Disneyland, as well as the possibility of mansion themed gift shop (finally!).
What ever the plans may be, changes have already begun.
The cool, little well which was near the entrance to mansion has been removed. You may remember that I was planning to make a little paper model of the well some time and I took many reference photos of the well in the Spring of 2006. It is a good thing I did.

If anyone has a photo showing what this area looks like now, please send it to me.


I still plan on making a paper model of the well some time.

I managed to get my hands on a rare copy of Richards Williams' Academy Award winning animated short, "A Christmas Carol" from 1971! This 28 minute long animation was first aired on American TV on December 21, 1971, and only aired once or twice afterwards, probably due to the rather horrifying depictions of some of the spirits.

Jacob Marley	The Ghost of Christmas Present's "Ignorance" and "Want"

November 9, 2006
Mordechai Sold
I discovered that our submission to the Living Dead Doll Art Show, "Mordechai", was sold!
I have no idea who purchased him, but hopefully the new owners will contact me. I would love to know where he is going!

If you would like to see all of the entries, go to Toy Tokyo.

Our Living Dead Doll
I managed to get my Living Dead Doll completed and shipped to the "Living Dead Dolls Art Show" in NYC. My wife created the clothes (otherwise he would be wearing nothing but a black felt poncho!), and I sculpted and painted the rest. I even built a nice, little wooden coffin for him. We went to the opening gala on Halloween night, and had a chance to meet some of the awesome artists who participated. It was a lot of fun!
Thanks, Mezco, for inviting me to participate!

Here is the first photo of a completed ScreamHouse model, built by none other than "The Caretaker" himself! Ken (chainsawwolf) is a Universal scareactor who played the part of "The Caretaker" in the actual attraction, and here he is standing in front of the real ScreamHouse, with his model ScreamHouse!
Thanks Chainsaw!



The model in front of the real thing!


Paper model, or deadly weapon?

My second Universal Halloween Horror Nights paper model "Psychoscareapy" has been released.

"If you think you know insane,
you don't know JACK!"

GET IT HERE.

I usually try to offer some sort of Halloween goodies at this time of year, but I've been very busy with "other" projects lately, which have taken all of my Halloween project time.
Univeral Studios, Orlando asked me to create a couple of paper model versions of their Halloween Horror Nights haunted house facades, which will be offered on the HHN site.
Well, the first kit has been released! It is "ScreamHouse: Resurrection".

"Through blood, bone and ash, evil has risen again.
Abandoned for years, this gothic mortuary contains the eternally
tormented souls of the Caretaker’s victims. Aided by a
cultish group of Followers, the Caretaker assures
that you will enter on your own two feet,
but leave sealed in a casket."


GET IT HERE.
This is a relatively simple model to build, and it is only 3 inches deep, so it will fit nicely on a shelf or mantle. Read my "Tips" page for some paper model construction suggestions.

Photo of actual "ScreamHouse" facade.

My other paper model kits can be found in "Paper Model Purgatory".

I'm Baaaaack!

What was originally supposed to be a four-week gig at Universal, Orlando turned into a four month gig, and what an amazing four months is was! Truly the best work experience I have ever had! The people I worked with in the art and design department are not only amazingly talented, they are also extremely nice and fun to be around, and what could be cooler than being totally immersed in all things Halloween Horror Nights?
Not only did I work on HHN web site graphics. I was also involved with many other aspects of the Halloween Horror Nights productions, such as creating an animation for "Bill & Ted's Excellent Halloween Adventure", creating a variety of HHN park signs and 3D displays, and even making a very short appearance in the "Share the Scare" online video, playing a victim of "The Storyteller"!

Below are a few shots of my 1 second of fa me in Universal, Orlando's "Share the Scare"
Halloween Horror Nights video.


September 26th marked the two-year anniversary of Haunted Dimensions. Thanks for the visits! I could have never imagined the success of this site when I first created it!

Now that I'm back in my Pennsylvania routine, you should expect more frequent updates and projects.

Email me at haunted3d@raykeim.com