There comes a time in every Halloweenie's life when the costumes, appliances and masks sold at Halloween stores simply won't cut it anymore, so we start figuring out how to make our own.

Costumes are fairly easy to put together, even if you can't sew, and making a fake wound effect out of liquid latex and toilet paper isn't very difficult once you know how.

Everything else to do with the process seems impossible, but it really won't seem so hard after you watch the tutorial videos in the Monster Lab series put out by Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited.

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Ed and his team are really good at demystifying the process, showing you everything you need to buy to start sculpting masks and props and walking you through the entire sculpting  and molding process.

From there it's just practice, practice, practice until you're making masks you're proud to wear because they were totally and entirely made by YOUR OWN TWO HANDS!

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So far the Monster Lab mask series has shown us how to sculpt and make the mold, which means casting and painting/finishing videos are on the horizon. I'm ready to start sculpting my own masks, how about you?

A few of the games in the Mario Bros. franchise have attempted to show us what Mario dreams about, and Super Mario Bros. 2 was all a dream, but can we really know what's going on inside Mario's head?

The guy has eaten so many mushrooms I doubt he knows his own mind anymore, and all that warping, morphing and fighting can't be good for his brain.

But as this comic by Andy Kluthe shows us the Mushroom Kingdom resident you've really gotta look out for is Toad- because he's clearly not getting enough love.

-Via Dorkly

Selfies are by far the most popular way for people to document their trip abroad these days, but who wants to see the same old shots of stuff behind your head and every meal you ate while you were away?

World travelers and Instagram users Doodledeux wanted to document their trips in a more interesting way, so the couple created two characters named Abeng & Neng to star in their travel photos.

Doodledeux consists of a GF who hand draws Abeng & Neng to fit each setting and a BF who photographs the doodles, so the characters can emote in, react to and interact with the world in ways no selfie poser ever could.

See Instead Of Selfies, We Document Our Journeys In A More Interesting Way: Doodles here and part 2 here

You can't legally purchase children on Craigslist, or anywhere else in America for that matter, but you can purchase 28 wax sculptures of Amish children on Craigslist, so that's pretty much the same thing, right?

A Craigslist seller in Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania is selling 28 wax children for $300 a piece, which were formerly used as museum pieces in the Weavertown One Room Schoolhouse.

Four of the pieces have mechanical "Life-sized animation" function which formerly brought "this interactive classroom to life", but many of these figures look eerily lifelike even without the mecha upgrade.

Of course, real kids can't separate their hand from their arm like that, but technically that makes these mannequins better than a room full of real kids, plus you don't have to feed them and they don't stink!

-Via Dangerous Minds

Going through a high profile court trial can be a nightmare for everyone involved, but they're especially trying for the defendants.

And when the media goes out of their way to paint a defendant as guilty it can be mighty hard to shake off the stigma of guilt, even when they're acquitted of all charges.

But there's another thing many famous acquitted defendants have in common besides this stigma- bankruptcy.

Casey Anthony was made (in)famous by her 2011 court trial, and has therefore tried to stay out of the spotlight, but debt has a way of finding you no matter where you hide- Casey filed for bankruptcy in 2013 claiming she owes three quarters of a million dollars in liabilities.

Robert Blake was a huge Hollywood star before he was accused of murdering his wife in 2001, and although he was found not guilty of murder he was ordered to pay $30 million to his wife's children in 2005, which caused him to file for bankruptcy in 2006.

Blake was recently spotted signing autographs at a memorabilia show, but that's hardly going to earn him tens of millions of dollars, so chances are he'll spend the rest of his life in debt.

But how about OJ Simpson, the (arguably) most famous acquitted murderer in the history of the American legal system?

While OJ's not technically bankrupt (morally maybe but not financially) he's probably going to spend the rest of his life in Nevada's Lovelock Correctional Center- where he's currently serving a 33 year sentence for armed robbery.

See How 9 Famous Acquitted Defendants Spent The Rest Of Their Lives at mental_floss

Scary Santa by Dooomcat

As soon as the leaves start to turn and we see Halloween on the horizon we know one scary fellow is about to start making the rounds. He's large and full of laughter, with the strangest taste in clothing, and if you get on his good side he'll bring you a present you'll never forget. No, it's not Santa Claus, although that is a good guess. The fellow we're talking about is named Jack, and he's the head honcho in Halloweentown. Jack used to be known as the Pumpkin King, and his last name Skellington tends to give kids nightmares at the mere mention, so now he's tells everyone his name is Sandy Claws, because he very nearly ended up replacing the real Santa. So what are you going to do now, go naughty and risk a visit from the scary Sandy Claws or stay on Santa's good side?

Show the world that only Jack Skellington can judge you with this Scary Santa t-shirt by Dooomcat, it's the perfect shirt to wear into the new year and beyond!

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Vampire Taking A Coffin Break by Cafe Pretzel

Don't you hate it when you're sleeping like the dead and some jerk comes knocking on your coffin just to ask if you're the real Count Dracula? Of course you don't, you're not Count Dracula- I am, and let me tell you the living could learn a thing or two from the (un)dead! That's why I surround myself with zombies and monsters, because at least they have the common decency to fear me, unlike you human morsels with your selfies and your celebrity worship. I get it- to you I'm a big movie star, so meeting me is a dream come true, but it will be a nightmare too if you interrupt my coffin break...especially if I'm feeling a bit thirsty...

Tell people to stop being a pain in the neck with this Vampire Taking A Coffin Break t-shirt by Cafe Pretzel, and let this horror-bly funny design do all the talking for you!

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Superheroes are a sexy bunch, there's no doubt about it, but having sex with a superhero seems like a task best left up to other superfolks.

For our normal human bodies are fragile, and probably wouldn't be able to withstand a physical encounter with some super strong, super fast and/or super thick skinned individual.

But if you're trying to get down and dirty with The Thing you might find him too embarrassed to return your advances- because the jury's still out on whether he has functional genitalia in his non-human form.

On the other hand, Rogue of the X-Men is anatomically correct, but touching her bare skin can cause power loss, permanent memory loss or death. She's hot but she ain't that hot!

Read The Creepy Downside Of Sex With 6 Superheroes here (NSFW language)

Does Batman seem like a very forgiving or understanding guy? Of course not, because the Bat don't take no mess from no man, Super or otherwise.

And any punk who dares mess with his Batstuff, especially the Batstuff with his Batname on it, will be punished to the fullest extent of the Batlaw.

So heed this visual warning by Dragonarte and leave ol' Batsy's stuff alone, or he'll make you pay...

-Via Geeks Are Sexy

Some kids can't keep their eyes open no matter where they are when they get tired, other kids will fight naps as if they know Freddy's gonna come after them as soon as they fall asleep.

And then there's the obedient little boy in this video post by America's Funniest Home Videos- who falls asleep as soon as his dad gives the okay.

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I know many parents wish they could also master the power of sleep permission, maybe the dad in this video should start holding workshops?

-Via Laughing Squid

A classic company logo goes through various stages of development and updating over the years because companies feel this will keep their brand from coming off as outdated.

But some of us like that "outdated" classic logo look from yesteryear, and there's nothing like a chart comparing logos then and now to show you how much you like that old school look.

Look how much cooler the VW logo was back in the early 1900s! And all those snazzy early versions of the IBM logo make today's logo look like bland window blinds.

This graphic created by The Logo Company is also interesting to peruse because it shows just how old (or young) some companies actually are.

The YMCA is still going strong after 200 years, while Microsoft Windows is still quite young at 31, which makes me feel old...

-Via Creative Bloq

Dog breed names generally say nothing about the dog's appearance, temperament, or size, so isn't it about time we unofficially rename certain breeds so we can more easily describe them to each other?

Not everyone knows what a Shih Tzu looks like off the top of their head, but if you call them Long-Haired Smushmugs (a much more accurate description) people will know exactly which breed you're talking about.

Likewise calling a Collie a "Lassie" instead just makes sense, just as a Golden Retriever is best described as an "Air Bud" and Great Danes should officially change their name to "Scoobies".

But what about the slightly harder to describe Basset Hound? Melty Slobberlogs, what a perfect description!

See 22 More Accurate Dog Breed Names here

Commuters who spend a lot of time in their car look for ways to make their auto bound lives easier, so they can have little luxuries like a seatbelt that retracts smoothly or a smartphone holder that doesn't leave a mark.

But frugal drivers like to figure out how to improve their auto experience without paying a dime, so they'll enjoy this simple car hacks video by Dave Hax because they all involve standard household stuff.

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Drink holder-yet another reason to keep a roll of duct tape or two in the car at all times.

-Via Laughing Squid

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This just in- breaking news stories are usually sad and/or scary, and often involve doom, gloom and death, so they're not something viewers look forward to seeing.

But we'd all look forward to seeing another breaking news story if it involved a dog in a hat!

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Maybe the media should focus less on spreading fear and more on spreading smiles with fresh stories about local heroes, like Doggo the dog who was too cool for Tallahassee.

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Wouldn't it be nice to come across a news channel that focuses less on heartbreaking stories and more on the latest developments in the feline transportation industry? Looks like the catbus is on its way out!

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See These Breaking News Parodies Took An Adorably Wholesome Turn here

My Toys Were Better Than Your Toys by Nerdlyart

They make some pretty great toys these days, but no toys captured the hearts of kids who would grow up to be geeky adults quite like the toys of the 70s and 80s. Maybe it was the movies and TV shows these toys were based on, because nothing says epic like a war in the stars over who gets to be master of the universe. We had heroes like Luke Skywalker and He-Man, and wicked villains like Vader and that skull faced jerk Skeletor. But most of all we had cartoons and movies to watch which matched our toy collection, so we could play out scenes of our own on Endor or Eternia, or both!

Celebrate your favorite figures from childhood with this My Toys Were Better Than Your Toys t-shirt by Nerdlyart, and show the toy fans of today what they're missing!

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