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Welcome Foolish Mortals

My name is Carrie Vines and I'm a little obsessed with Disney's Haunted Mansion. I'm blessed with a husband who supports my obsession and even encourages it. My kids, well...they barely tolerate it. But they're young and resilient. They'll recover. 

My husband, Sam, and I have always celebrated Halloween with a little more enthusiasm than anyone else on the block. When we decided to start an annual haunt, we both looked to the Haunted Mansion for inspiration. It was then we discovered the collector's circuit and our calling. While searching the web for Haunted Mansion decorating ideas, I stumbled across Doombuggies.com and found my refuge on the internet.  I've met some of my closest friends on doombuggies, and spend my time there hearing other collector's stories, seeing their collections and the creative ways in which they displayed their pieces, sharing our defeats and celebrating our victories on ebay when we finally procured that one 'must-have' piece. If you haven't checked out doombuggies, go check it out. NOW. And then come back here and share your favorite Haunted Mansion collectible or tattoo or shrine to Master Gracey. You're among friends here. 

Thanks for stopping by and just as in the ride, I will conclude here with Little Leota's haunting words:

"Hurry back… Hurry back! Be sure to bring your death certificate, if you decide to join us. Make final arrangements now. We've been  'dying’ to have you…”

Category Archives: Vintage

Haunted Mansion Collectibles pre 1980′s

Hatbox Ghost 1969 video clip

Finally, finally.. a video of the Hatbox Ghost has materialized in the Haunted Mansion… from August 1969. Sam and I were clutching each other’s hands, sitting on the edge of our seats while watching this video.. and now we are grinning ear to ear like a couple of grim grinning ghosts, ourselves! How awesome is...

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Haunted Mansion Board Game by Lakeside

Dare you enter this ghostly retreat? H-M-M-M?   I’m referring to the Haunted Mansion Board Game by Lakeside and Walt Disney World released in the early & mid 70′s.  I never had this game as a kid, but some time ago, my kids and I accepted the chilling challenge of trying to escape the spinning...

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MPC Model Kits

I’ve already posted about the MPC Model Kit – Grave Robber’s Reward on my previous blog.  Today I’m posting about the 2 other kits I have in my possession – Vampire’s Midnight Madness and Play It Again, Sam.  MPC Model Kit Series released these kits in 1974.     This first kit arrived at my...

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