MODELING 50's SCI-FI MOVIES
1950 | 1951/1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956 | 1956: FORBIDDEN PLANET | 1957 | 1958 | 1959
50's SF MOVIE OVERVIEW
SCI-FI FILM FIESTA: https://scififilmfiesta.blogspot.com/
Also: Sci-Fi Film Fiesta: The Big Fat Book Of Sci-Fi Films Of The 1950s: https://scififilmfiesta.blogspot.com/p/ ... f-sci.html
THE HISTORY OF '50 SCIENCE FICTION: https://www.film89.co.uk/the-history-of ... ma-part-1/
In 3 parts.
SCIFIST 2.0 A SCI-FI MOVIE HISTORY IN REVIEWS 1950-1959: https://scifist.net/films-by-year/1950-1959
THE LAST DRIVE IN: "KEEP WATCHING THE SKIES!" SCIENCE FICTION CINEMA OF THE 1050S - 1951 - PART 1: https://thelastdrivein.com/category/cla ... till-1951/
1955
PLOT SUMMARY
A space alien takes control of Earth’s lesser animals as part of its plan to conquer
the planet. In the end, a family bonds together, fighting against the alien menace.
SCIFIST 2.0 A SCI-FI MOVIE HISTORY IN REVIEWS: https://scifist.net/2021/08/31/the-beas ... lion-eyes/
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL2xhdPKxzU&t=72s
MODEL KITS
MONSTERS IN MOTION
REFERENCE + INSPIRATION
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PLOT SUMMARY
A mad scientist, Dr. Eric Vornoff is conducting experiments to turn people into super-beings through the use of atomic
power. The plot revolves around a creepy mansion, rumors, and the mysterious disappearances of men in the area.
SCIFIST 2.0 A SCI-FI MOVIE HISTORY IN REVIEWS: https://scifist.net/2021/08/25/bride-of-the-monster/
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkHRQ6c2IOk
MODEL KITS
ESCAPE HATCH
Tor Johnson head replacement of Dr. Deadly
Not specifically 'Bride'
UNIDENTIFIED
REFERENCE + INSPIRATION
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After an atomic war a group of survivors, including a rancher, a geologist, a crook and his girlfriend, find themselves
trapped in a remote valley. They face off against radioactive mutations while also dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
SCIFIST 2.0 A SCI-FI MOVIE HISTORY IN REVIEWS: https://scifist.net/2021/09/20/day-the-world-ended/
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU2ipDetUbI&t=6s
MODEL KITS
CINEMA ARTS
ESCAPE HATCH
REFERENCE + INSPIRATION
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A.K.A. GIGANTIS, THE FIRE MONSTER
PLOT SUMMARY
Koji Kobayashi, a spotter for a Japanese fishing fleet, crash lands his plane on a barren island and discovers
two giant monsters, Godzilla and Anguirus, fighting before falling into the ocean. The monsters make their
way towards Osaka, causing Japan to brace for tragedy and relive the horror of Godzilla once more.
SCIFIST 2.0 A SCI-FI MOVIE HISTORY IN REVIEWS: https://scifist.net/2021/08/24/godzilla-raids-again/
WATCH: https://archive.org/details/3.godzillar ... 1955engdub
Godzilla Raids Again is unavailable. This links to Gigantis, The Fire Monster, the much-changed U.S. version.
MODEL KITS
EAGLE CRAFT
ATLIER-AYA
GOW ROW
IMAGE
KAIJU FREAKS
KAIYODA
KITORA
KOC
MONSTER MAKER
PAO
T'S FACTOR
REFERENCE + INSPIRATION
MORE INFORMATION
THE CLUBHOUSE GALLERY: https://theclubhouse1.net/piwigo/index.php?/category/76
OLD CLUBHOUSE GALLERY: https://theclubhouse1.net/museum/modelsgodzilla.htm
MONSTER JONES GALLERY: http://www.monsterjones.com/Godzi/GodzillaGallery.htm
KAIJU.COM DATABASE GODZILLA 1954: http://www.kaijukits.com/database/godzilla1955.htm
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PLOT SUMMARY
A giant, radioactive octopus rises from the Mindanao Deep to terrorize the North American Pacific
Coast. After an encounter at sea with the creature, a naval commander works with two scientists
to identify it, leading to a final confrontation with the creature as it attacks San Francisco.
SCIFIST 2.0 A SCI-FI MOVIE HISTORY IN REVIEWS: https://scifist.net/2021/09/06/it-came- ... h-the-sea/
WATCH: https://ok.ru/video/592509405936
MODEL KITS
RADIATOR THEATER
RESINATOR
SKYHOOKS MODELS
UNKNOWN
UNKNOWN
REFERENCE + INSPIRATION
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PLOT SUMMARY
The Gill-man is captured and brought to a marine park in Florida. The creature
takes an instant liking to Helen, a scientist at the park, and ultimately escapes
from his tank, killing his keeper, Joe, in the process, and flees to the open ocean.
SCIFIST 2.0 A SCI-FI MOVIE HISTORY IN REVIEWS: https://scifist.net/2021/08/18/revenge-of-the-creature/
WATCH: https://ok.ru/video/487556909808
MODEL KITS
ALTERNATIVE IMAGES
KIT KONG'S MODEL MANSION
WAYNE HANSON
X-PLUS
REFERENCE + INSPIRATION
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PLOT SUMMARY
Professor Gerald Deemer is experimenting with growth hormones in an isolated Arizona desert laboratory, aiming to increase the world’s
food supply. However, a tarantula test subject escapes from the lab and grows to a tremendous size, wreaking havoc on the local inhabitants.
SCIFIST 2.0 A SCI-FI MOVIE HISTORY IN REVIEWS: https://scifist.net/2021/09/17/tarantula/
WATCH: https://archive.org/details/tarantula-1955-colorized
MODEL KITS
AMT-ERTL
MINOSMAKERS
Mini; Comes in 3 poses and 10 sizes
RADIATION THEATER
REFERENCE + INSPIRATION
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PLOT SUMMARY
In a large, deserted city a small group of people are overlooked during the city’s mass evacuation due to a sudden invasion by
hostile robotic beings believed to be from the planet Venus. The plot follows these survivors as they navigate the deserted streets,
face an unknown menace that has caused the city’s evacuation, and encounter a new danger in Davis, a psychopathic killer.
SCIFIST 2.0 A SCI-FI MOVIE HISTORY IN REVIEWS: https://scifist.net/2021/08/01/target-earth/
WATCH: https://archive.org/details/target-earth-1954-colorized
MODEL KITS
MONSTERS IN MOTION
REFERENCE + INSPIRATION
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PLOT SUMMARY
Dr. Cal Meacham, a top scientist in the fields of nuclear energy and electronics, is chosen along with others by
the inhabitants of the planet Metaluna to do research that will help save their dying planet. However, an evil
scheme is uncovered by the suspecting Dr. Meacham when he discovers the Metaluna’s plan to take over Earth.
SCIFIST 2.0 A SCI-FI MOVIE HISTORY IN REVIEWS: https://scifist.net/2021/08/29/this-island-earth/
WATCH: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x243e4b
SPACESHIPS AND HARDWARE
MODEL KITS
3-D PRINTED
Interociter
AJA MODELS
Metaluna and Zagon spaceships
ALCHEMY WORKS
Interociter with Exeter figure
CENTURIES CASTINGS
LUNAR MODELS
RED PLANET
SCIENCE FICTION MODELMAKING ASSOCIATES (SFMA)
UNKNOWN A
UNKNOWN B
UNKNOWN C
REFERENCE + INSPIRATION
METALUNA MUTANT
MODEL KITS
ALAIN-LAPOINTE
3D Model
ATLANTIS HOBBIES
AURORA CONCEPT
Never produced
BILLIKEN
EARTHBOUND STUDIOS
GEOMETRIC/BLACKHEART MICRO MANIA
GEOMETRIC
KAIYODO
MENAGERIE/ALCHEMY WORKS
RED PLANET
Mutant monitor base
RESIN REALITIES
TSUKUDA
UNKNOWN A
UNKNOWN B
XENA-LAL PRODUCS
MUTANT INFO PANEL
REFERENCE + INSPIRATION
MORE INFORMATION
THE MUTANT PICTURES FROM THE CLUBHOUSE GALLERY: https://theclubhouse1.net/piwigo/index. ... tegory/105
Please note you must be both a member and logged on to see Gallery pictures.
3D TOUR OF EXETER'S SHIP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwWkD0kMeKA&t=15s