Introduction

The Gallery of Monster Toys is dedicated to preserving a disappearing facet of our popular culture. Vintage monster toys are typically overlooked by collectors, largely because they seem obsolete in today's world. The toys in this gallery are not, for the most part, "slick" or "hyper-detailed." They are humble and imperfect. They depict flawed, tortured creatures. These toys capture a time when horror was fun. A time when monsters seemed like "big brothers" to their young fans. I hope those who visit the Gallery will acquire an appreciation, not only for the toys pictured, but for all that they represent. This web site is for all those boys and girls who grew up watching Creature Features and Chiller Theaters, reading Famous Monsters of Filmland, and playing with these cherished toys...and for all those who wished they had.

Credits:

This website was created by Raymond Castile, a newspaper reporter in Missouri. He has written articles for Action Figure News & Toy Review magazine and contributed photos and information to books by Tomart Publications and Arts & Antiques magazine. He also produced the 1995 video documentary, In Love With Toys.

Most of the toys pictured on this site are from the collection of Raymond Castile. Many additional toys were provided by Andrew Williams, David Villiard, Jon Prabel, Brian Heiler, Rob Bollt, Gary and Dee Knechtle, Sharon Cady, George A. Baker and other kind collectors.

Want to see another creepy web site by Raymond Castile? Visit the State of Horror - if you dare!