Invasion of the Saucer Men Collector Display Prop and Bust by Distortions Unlimited

What this video covers

Distortions Unlimited showcases a collector display prop and bust based on the alien from the 1957 cult film Invasion of the Saucer Men. The piece is described as a roughly 4.5-foot standing display, hand painted with a foam-filled latex skin, offered in both orange and green color options. The video also walks through the prop's lineage, tracing the molds back to creator Paul Blaisdell's originals obtained in 1983 and passed through notable hands before returning to Distortions.

Key takeaways

• ◆A collectible standing display and bust of the classic Saucer Men alien
• ◆Stands approximately 4.5 feet tall, hand painted with foam-filled latex skin
• ◆Available in two colors: orange (the original creature) and green (publicity art)
• ◆Sourced from Paul Blaisdell's original 1957 film molds obtained by Distortions in 1983
• ◆Rich provenance story spanning Tom Savini, Jordu Schell, and back to Distortions

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