Jan 22

“The Thing” Cake: Delectably Disgusting

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I love old horror sci-fi movies like The Thing. And so does Instructables contributor leftmusing who made this “The Thing” cake for their significant other’s birthday.
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She asked what kind of cake he wanted and it turned out that he wanted something weird and awesome. Not a problem. Since he loves ’80s sci-fi and horror movies, she got an image from John Carpenter’s 1984 version of “The Thing” and went to work.

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Using sculpture tools, some YouTube videos and an appreciation for the grotesque, she created this amazing cake based on the movie. It is so nasty and unappetizing, but that is the point. So, great job, leftmusing. You have achieved your goal.

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Oct 24

Thing Pumpkin Statue: The Fantastic Gourds

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Thing is one of Marvel’s coolest superheros. Well, aside from Spidey, Wolverine, Iron Man, the Hulk and… Okay, so he’s not an A-list Marvel superhero, but he’s still pretty awesome in my book. He’s definitely the coolest member of The Fantastic Four.
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And that is probably why redditor Wizardtig created this life-sized version made from 11 busted-up pumpkins. I have to say, pumpkins make some surprisingly good Thing skin. This statue stands 6’4″ tall, and is even built on a custom wood platform.

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The whole thing is lit up from inside and you just know that the neighborhood kids are loving this. Awesome job, Wizardtig. You know how to use smashed pumpkins better than anybody.

[via Obvious Winner]


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Sep 01

The Thing: The Real One, Not That Stupid Prequel [Movie Night]

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On a whim, I decided to watch John Carpenter’s The Thing last night and it proved to be an absolutely fantastic decision. At 30 years old, the film is no spring chicken, but it’s amazing how little that matters. More »

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