Cobwebs, gravestones, skeletons and other Halloween decorations are some of the best parts about the spooky holiday, and the 'Vac-tastic Plastic' masks help consumers celebrate by referencing the campy costumes that children wore in the 60s and 70s. Designed by artist Doug P'gosh, the two-foot tall masks aren't for wearing -- rather, they have a solid cardboard backing that makes them easy to mount on walls and give trick-or-treaters the creeps.
Beyond the garish, kitschy look of the Vac-tastic Plastic wall decor, the figures on the masks are themselves references to some old-school ghouls. The 'Big Frankie' mask, for example, is clearly a reference to the Boris Karloff monster from the James Whale films of the 1930s, while the two 'Wolfman' masks mimic the eponymous character played by Lon Chaney, Jr. in the film from the 40s.
Retro Halloween Wall Masks
The 'Vac-tastic Plastic' Masks Reference 60s and 70s Costumes
Trend Themes
1. Retro Halloween Decor - Opportunity for businesses to create and sell nostalgic Halloween decorations that reference past decades.
2. Campy Costume Revival - Opportunity for businesses to capitalize on the trend of bringing back and modernizing retro Halloween costumes.
3. Vintage Horror References - Opportunity for businesses to create products that pay homage to classic horror films and monsters from the past.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Opportunity for businesses in the home decor industry to create and sell retro Halloween-themed wall decor.
2. Costume Retail - Opportunity for businesses in the costume retail industry to cater to the demand for nostalgic, campy Halloween costumes.
3. Film Memorabilia - Opportunity for businesses in the film memorabilia industry to create products that reference classic horror films and monsters.