Bucketheads Herbie & Distortions Zombie Beheaded History w/ The House of Masks & Ed
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What this video covers
Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited and AJ Good of The House of Masks discuss the origin and history of the Zombie Beheaded puppet illusion, which famously served as the basis for Buckethead's iconic 'Herbie' stage prop. Ed originally sculpted the Zombie Beheaded in the late 1990s as part of a broader Beheaded series that also includes Fresh Beheaded, Corpse Beheaded, and Ratgirl. The line was discontinued at some point but was later relaunched due to ongoing demand from both Halloween enthusiasts and Buckethead fans. Distortions Unlimited sells the prop only in its original stock form and is not involved in any custom Herbie conversions.
Key takeaways
- ◆The Zombie Beheaded puppet illusion, sculpted by Ed Edmunds in the late 1990s, is the foundation for Buckethead's famous 'Herbie' prop
- ◆Distortions Unlimited sells the Zombie Beheaded in stock form only — all Herbie-style conversions are done independently by fans or third parties
- ◆The Beheaded series was discontinued but relaunched due to sustained demand from Halloween fans and Buckethead collectors
- ◆AJ Good of The House of Masks is featured as an expert on Buckethead props and theatrical masks
- ◆The Zombie Beheaded is widely used in haunted houses and Halloween costumes beyond its pop-culture fame
Who this is for
Buckethead fans, Halloween prop collectors, and haunted house builders curious about the history and origins of the Zombie Beheaded illusion prop.
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