You know me. I see monster clones everywhere.
The 1979 Krusher - above - got me thinking about Ymir. Was this alien predator its inspiration? You know, the big fella below that destroys the Colosseum in 20 Millions to Earth released in 1957.
But now I'm thinking the monster was maybe inspired the later beast in the 1971 movie Equinox, especially when you compare the artwork - this Super 8 film box for instance - to the Krusher box art above from 1979.
The two raised fists between the lettering? Coincidence?
What do you think readers?
Should I just go to a dark room and drink beer instead?
Dennis Muren got his start with that film if I recall correctly
ReplyDeleteYes, Equinox. The starting point for his work.
DeleteI think both the Krusher toy and the Equinox monster are referenced from Harryhausen's giant Venusian Ymir.
ReplyDeleteAgreed - Ymir is the Father of them all! SFZ
DeleteNo one messes with Ymir!
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