New Vampire Killing Kits by the Co-author of How To Kill Vampires

 

Original Vampire Killing Kit

CRYSTOBAL, the gothic artist who created the first primitive-style Vampire Killing Kits decades ago, has just built three new kits for the Halloween season. 

CRYSTOBAL and I collaborated a few years ago on the book, "How to Kill Vampires because they are unnatural jerks". That book is available through my website, Stardust Mysteries.

These new, highly detailed Vampire Slayer Kits are unique pieces of art, created by hand by the most copied artist of Vampire Killing Kits. CRYSTOBAL asked me to point out that he is, in fact, pretty bitter about lesser "artists" stealing his designs and reproducing them, poorly...but knows that real collectors know the difference. That's why every kit that CRYSTOBAL has built has sold at premium prices, all over the world.

Vampire Killing Kit "Dianella"

 

These three Vampire Killing Kits come in three sizes from small to large, and include the Holy Bible, cross-stakes, holy water, and other weapons and tools for disposing of the creatures of the night.

Check out the article on VampireSlayerKits.com for more information. Soon to be up for sale on etsy. 

Antique Style Vampire Killing Kits

The X Files: Why Lovers of Mid-Century Culture Should Dig This Show

 

The short reason: Because science fiction is a huge part of mid-century American pop culture, and The X Files derives its main plot from the “little green men” who started visiting us (according to believers) in 1947.

 See the entire post at TikiLoungeTalk.com! 

Mai Kai in Fort Lauderdale, FL is now an Historic Landmark

Congrats to Fort Lauderdale’s Mai Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show for being granted National Historic Landmark status! (It’s about time!)

The quintessential Tiki Bar/Lounge/Experience has been one of the world’s most elaborate (and famous) Tiki-themed establishments since 1956. It’s gone through a few changes over the years (The Molokai Lounge was created with the ship interior theme in the 1960s) but still retains much of its original architecture and decor, and all of its original charm.

(Read Article at Tiki Lounge Talk)

Remembering Mickey Rooney (Sept. 23, 1920 – April 6, 2014)

Let’s take a moment to remember one of  our favorite actors, Mickey Rooney (Sept. 23, 1920 – April 6, 2014).  Full story at Tiki Lounge Talk.

 

Dig it, man…Bop (slang/jive) Dictionary from 1955, for cool kats (new post at Tiki Lounge Talk)

 Hey kats and kittens! Slide me a five and knock your peepers to this jazz...

Hep talk, Jive, hipster lingo…It all started with jazz musicians back in the 1920s and 30s. This week we take a look at a "Bop Hipster Dictionary" from 1955. It's gone man, really gone.

Check it out on Tiki Lounge Talk: Hipster Dictionary

-Tiki Chris P

International Exotic Cocktail Day 2013 - Oct. 4!

Today is the Day!
International Exotic Cocktail Day is today, Friday, October 4, 2013. What will you be drinking?

Read all about it at Tiki Lounge Talk

Barbacoa Cocktail exotic drink recipe at Tiki Lounge Talk

This week we feature a new cocktail, the Barbacoa Cocktail. It's an unusual one - garnished with beef jerky. Recipe at Tiki Lounge Talk!

http://tikiloungetalk.com/2013/09/06/barbacoa-cocktail-your-weekend-tiki-drink-recipe/

MAD MEN Season Six Finale - A little disappointed

MAD MEN Season Six Finale - A little disappointed

Warning: Contains Spoilers.
Well, the sixth season of MAD MEN came to a close a couple of hours ago, and honestly, although I dug the season as a whole, I though the finale was a bit of a let down.
Why, you ask? Why, when it was full of insane twists…Pete’s Mother missing at sea, Pete blowing the Chevy account because he couldn’t drive stick (and getting thrown under the bus…or the Camaro..by Bob), Don’s ousting, Peggy & Ted’s on-impulse affair…

Read the full article at Tiki Lounge Talk

MAD MEN: Don Draper’s Record Collection

MAD MEN: Don Draper’s Record Collection

This week we take a look at the character of Don Draper, and ponder what kind of 33 LP's he might have in his record collection, at Tiki Lounge Talk.

The Hukilau: The Drink, and THE EVENT NEXT WEEK!

The Hukilau: The Drink, and THE EVENT NEXT WEEK!

Recipe for The Hukilau Cocktail, plus the entertainment and event lineup for next week's Hukilau tiki event in Fort Lauderdale! At Tiki Lounge Talk

-Christopher Pinto, author of
Murder Behind The Closet Door
Murder on Tiki Island
Tiki Lounge Talk

The Old Fashioned: This Week’s Retro Cocktail Recipe

The Old Fashioned: This Week’s Retro Cocktail Recipe

With Season Six of MAD MEN in full swing, I thought I’d (finally) feature the favorite cocktail of Creative Director Don Draper,

The Old Fashioned

at Tiki Lounge Talk.

Huge Tiki Party in Fort Lauderdale - Benefit for Preston Weber - Jr. World FireKnife Champion

Huge Tiki Party in Fort Lauderdale - Benefit for Preston Weber - Jr. World FireKnife Champion

Full article at Tiki Lounge Talk

-Christopher Pinto, author of
Murder Behind The Closet Door
Murder on Tiki Island
Tiki Lounge Talk

"Murder Me, Murder You", Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer starring Stacy Keach, 1983 |

"Murder Me, Murder You", Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer starring Stacy Keach, 1983 |

It’s in color, made for TV, and from the ’80s…in spite of all that, this flick is a surprisingly well done, gripping movie with Keach playing Hammer truly like his namesake from  the book. He pulls no punches, and has no qualms about killing the bad guys.

Story, pix & video at Tiki Lounge Talk.

Sci-Fi Movie Monday: It Came From Outer Space, 1953

Sci-Fi Movie Monday: It Came From Outer Space, 1953

This week we take a look at Ray Bradbury's 1953 flick, along with a cocktail recipe and Tex Mex Meatloaf to go along with your dinner and a movie.

Kalikimaka Cocktail, Christmas Punch & Pirate Eggnog: Your Tiki Bar Christmas Drink Recipes are here!

Merry Christmas! Here's the Kalikimaka Cocktail, Christmas Punch &; Pirate Eggnog: Your Tiki Bar Christmas Drink Recipes are here!

A Video Salute, in Honor of Pearl Harbor Day

A Video Salute, in Honor of Pearl Harbor Day

Six videos remembering Pearl Harbor Day and the war in the Pacific, at Tiki Lounge Talk.

Happy Repeal Day! Drink Up!

Happy Repeal Day from Tiki Lounge Talk. What is Repeal Day? It's every drinker's #1 holiday. Read all about it at Tiki Lounge Talk!

Your Mod Movie Monday Movie Suggestion: Tough Guys, 1986

Your Mod Movie Monday Movie Suggestion: Tough Guys, 1986

Two tough guy bank robbers get out on parole after a 30 year stretch in the big house...but have a little trouble adjusting to "the outside" in 1986.

Comments and pix at Tiki Lounge Talk!

A World Without Wonder (Bread) - Don’t cry over lost Twinkies

A World Without Wonder (Bread) - Don't cry over lost Twinkies

This post takes a look at the recent closing of Hostess, and how it's a sure bet that Twinkies, Devil Dogs and Wonder Bread will probably be back on the shelves in no time at all.

-Christopher Pinto, author of
Murder Behind The Closet Door
Murder on Tiki Island
Tiki Lounge Talk

Happy Thanksgiving from Tiki Lounge Talk!

Happy Thanksgiving from Tiki Lounge Talk!

A personal Happy Turkey Day from Tiki Chris.