Lighthouse Encounter

The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms. This resin kit called 'Lighthouse Encounter' is fairly common and shows up frequently on eBay for around $150. You can also pick one up on Monsters In Motion for $130 plus shipping.

Giant Gorilla vs T-Rex

Joe's version of the battle in the original 'King Kong'. This kit is out of production from Resin From The Grave though it turns up from time to time on eBay. Expect to pay well over $300.00. The kit's title is the name it goes under to avoid copyright issues (I think).

The Black Scorpion

I'm not sure who makes this kit but it generally runs for $150 on eBay. Note that the kit version comes with just one tank and no chopper or army men. Those are my additions. Click once for a larger photo.

7th Voyage Of Sinbad

My take on the kit. I added a much larger stairway and other wizardy 'stuff' to the scene. It weighs a ton. Click on image for a larger version.

20 Million Miles To Earth

This is another out of production resin kit of Joe's from Resin From The Grave. I happened upon this one on eBay, where else? I recall I spent around $120 for it. It needed A LOT of preparation primarily due to filling bubbles and erasing seam lines. Despite that, I think it is one of my favorite Laudati''s creations. Note that I added the car & rear wall. Click for a larger image.

Lighthouse Encounter in B&W

A black & white version to 'match' the film. (Click once to enlarge)

Giant Gorilla vs T-Rex in B&W

Here is a black & white version of the same kit to match the 1933 film. Click once to enlarge.

The Black Scorpion in B&W.

This film (considered a low budget 'B' film) was shot in B&W hence this photo. Click once for a larger version.

7th Voyage Box Art

Here's a shot of the resin kit's box art showing what you get, ie, Sinbad, the skeleton and a short spiral staircase. Again, this one shows up on eBay for about $150 or so.

B&W 20 Million Miles To Earth

I REALLY like this kit and it looks great in black and white. Click image for a larger version.

My Talos from Jason and the Argonauts. Click for a larger version.

Here's a shot of my diorama once again showing my favorite "Jason" character, Talos, as he prevents the Argonauts from escaping to the sea. I made this early on and used a vinyl kit that I picked up on eBay from Thailand. What I didn't know at the time that it was (and is) considered a no no to purchase a kit's knock off, which this probably was. Mea culpa. Aside from that, I found a very small Viking ship that I converted into a bireme to copy the Argos in the film and added a small temple and foliage for scale. Click once to get a larger view.

Joe Laudati's resin kit of "Talos" Click once for a larger version.

Here is a photo of the box art for Joe's kit which can be purchased from Monsters In Motion for $90 plus shipping. I have this kit and it is waiting in the wings to be constructed. Click once to get a larger view. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see my completed version (9/30/17)

The vinyl kit again with a bit more color. Click once to get a larger image.

This is another shot of the first vinyl kit I've made with a much more interesting background. The ship is actually a modified Viking kit I picked on eBay for about three bucks, if memory serves. The little temple ruin is also from eBay and though not in the film I think it accentuates Talos' size.

Night Of The Demon (1957)

From what I understand, Joe has sculpted two versions of this kit. There is this one which has a mini-Stonehenge as part of the base. I seem to recall purchasing this kit on eBay for $120 or so. Click once for a larger image.

aka Curse Of The Demon

Here's the other version with the demon disemboweling the bad guy over railroad tracks which copies a scene from the film. I prefer this kit but I've had a difficult time getting my hands on one thus far. Click once for a larger image. You may have to search a bit for the picture on the page due to scrolling.