Thursday, August 20, 2015

[Destination: Germany] Schneemenschen


Germans love the yeti. There's the kids' films Yoko and Lissi und der wilde Kaiser, the comic strip Nichtlustig, the 1977 board game, and the death metal band Frauke - to name just a few of its manifestations.  There's also a rich history of yeti-like things in German culture like Straw Bears and funny bear costumes during WWII to make fun of Russians.

Let's see what other yeti love we got in the 'Schland...

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Here's the movie poster for the 1950s Hammer film, "The Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas".  They call it "Yeti Der Schneemensch", which is an improvement.




This nightlight is/was available.  The most Homer Simpson resembling yeti you will ever find.


Anybody know why the above ad shows thermometers? Does it change colors?


Apparently, it's also a Kinder Surprise Egg Toy.  Here's a Japanese YouTube video that shows it off.




You can also read the book "Der Yeti in Berlin" by Will Gmehling:

 
...this one called Yeti is about a yeti who wears overalls with the letter "Y" on them:


And these more adult books, featuring yetis carrying ladies:





And check out this sculpture by an unknown artist currently exhibiting at the JVA Magdeburf, a penitentiary-turned-artspace.


Harold Disguise Wins Big at D23 Expo

First place in the "Wonderful Worlds of Disney" category at the 2015 D23 Expo's Mousequerade costume contest went to this very deserving, classic, retired version of Harold (yeti of the Matterhorn ride).

Congratulations are in order for actress/songstress/seamstress/cosplayer Elizabeth Oldak!

An amazing costume. Complete with glowing red eyes. Truly stunning.




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Here's how it looked walking around:



Here's a bunch of pics of the costume in action because I am nothing if not thorough:

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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Schweizer Yeti

Chris Schweizer of The Crogan Adventures books
I like the Roman soldier's helmet for no reason.

Gibson Yeti

Alicia Gibson (The Blind Stitch):

Phil the Yeti
Burt the Yeti


Autumn 2015 issue of Stuffed Magazine featured her yeti and sasquatch:




Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Monday, August 17, 2015

More Ramsey Yeti

Blogged about before, here are some more yetis by Todd Ramsey of Yetifarm Collective.

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