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Kate Caldwell's (Brenda Bazinet) screen-matched bust of Carly Beth Caldwell (Kathryn Long) from R.L. Stine's Goosebumps. In the classic two-part Season 1 episode "The Haunted Mask," Carly Beth carried a sculpture of her own head made for her by her mother Kate while trick-or-treating in the terrifying titular mask. But as the mask permanently melded onto her head and took over her personality, Carly Beth referred to her mom's depiction of her as "who she used to be," terrifying her best friend Sabrina Mason (Kathryn Short). Unique paintwork on the hair and eyes of this bust, as well as two holes on its front bottom edge, screen-match to the episode.
"The Haunted Mask" was among the most popular and acclaimed episodes of Goosebumps, earning nearly 11 million household views and becoming the highest-rated episode on Canadian broadcaster YTV. The VHS release alone sold more than 2.5 million units in its first year of release, breaching the Billboard Top 100 and forever searing Kate's smirking, possibly possessed bust of Carly Beth into the memories of children around the country.
This bust - one of only two believed to have been created by production - originated from the personal collection of Long, who retained it after filming in Toronto, Canada. For her performance in the episode, the actress received a prestigious Gemini Award® nomination. The bust is cast from resin, padded with foam, and lined with tape on its hollow interior. It is hand-painted to resemble Carly Beth with details such as strawberry blonde hair with bangs, matching eyebrows, and blue eyes. The bust shows evidence of wear consistent with on-set use, handling, and age, including small fractures on the top and back of the head. Dimensions: 7.5" x 9" x 12" (19.25 cm x 23 cm x 30.5 cm)
Additional Provenance: Letter of Authenticity from Long.
Estimate: $15,000 - 30,000
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This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity.