Tim Ramzyk, the master sculptor/artist behind the aptly named Pulp Novelties, has created yet another unsettling and masterfully made lantern for the 2025 season. He calls it “The 13th Mummy.”
I opened the box just a few minutes ago and let out an involuntary “Wow!” when I peeled away the wrapping. (Tim packages quite well, too.) Tim’s mastery of his craft is genuine and self-evident. How does a mere mortal imbue a sculpture with such easy menace? It looks so desiccated that I checked for dust and desert sand in the shipping container! Tim shared some information on availability that I will pass along:
We will begin initially listing them in batches, the first on September 28th at 4pm (central time) in our Etsy shop (https://www.etsy.com/shop/PulpNovelties) and replenishing them on Sunday October 5th, 12th, and 19th at 4 p.m. Central time. The price will be $264 which includes FREE priority mail shipping.
I will have a waiting list for those who would want to directly purchase one via PayPal after October 19th - once we're finished listing them on Etsy. To get on the list I'm asking that people send me a message through Etsy or email me at pulpnovelties@aol.com (NOT Faceboook messenger or in a Facebook post). We will do our best to fulfill all orders before Halloween but I can't guarantee we can meet the demand depending on the number of requests. Nevertheless, if you want one, we'll make sure you get one.
Thank you and Happy Halloween!
Understandably, Tim’s lanterns sell out very quickly. He makes them in limited quantities, they are of the highest sculptural artistry, the colors are inspired and the price is eminently reasonable. I don’t buy many newly produced items as space is limited, but I happily and routinely make an exception for Tim’s wares. You should, too! Happy Halloween!
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