"Alien Thing" head study maquette from The Thing....

Description

"Alien Thing" head study maquette from The Thing. (Universal, 2015) Original head and shoulders bust brilliantly designed and constructed of a cast resin split head base allowing the FX team to apply actual modeling clay to the central vacant space to be sculpted into a variety of morphing alien alien configurations. This model features a series of bi-valve appendages and a Venus flytrap of mandibles where a human mouth once was. The impressive bust measures 18 x 24 x 17 in. including pipe mounted to wooden stand. Exhibiting production wear with some clay portions depressed or missing. In good condition.

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