Part Two of Mark Roberts interview page 6!

[TheShape1188]

Great job Benny! Incredible news. Looking forward to the new shots of the real deal thanks again for making this possible

[killerpsychomask]

Awesome Benny!! Something really cool to look forward to in the new year! Thanks to you and Mark!

[spottieottie]

I really hope to see the part 2 interview soon, can’t believe its been over 2 months since part 1…

[Michaelantern]

I know everyone has been eagerly awaiting the next part of the Mark Roberts interview and I apologize that unforeseen delays have prevented this from happening.

Mark had originally planned on sending the final pics and answering the remaining questions by now but a combination of harsh weather and being called away on business have delayed things a little longer. For that reason (and to keep everyone from waiting longer without anything new) I am going to proceed with a short part two of this interview with some pics, questions and answers that I already have in my possession. I will use the forthcoming pics and questions/answers to compile the third and final part of this interview in the near future.

+++++INTERVIEW WITH MARK ROBERTS (PART TWO)+++++

Mark, one of the biggest controversies surrounding the hero mask is if it has or has not been repainted. For a long time I was convinced it had indeed been repainted but Dick assured me (and I believe him) it has not been, at least not since being in his possession. Do you have any information concerning this?

@Mark Roberts

The one thing I find funny is how everyone says the mask was absolutely repainted?? I know the mask never left Dick’s possession and he would certainly say if it was repainted. And it has never left my possession. No repaint. People forget this mask is over 40 years old and who knows how it ages? Anyways, that’s just my 2 cents.

You mentioned in the first part of our interview that you had collected Myers replica masks for some time. With the various replica masks you have seen, what would you say is the biggest thing these replicas miss in comparison to the actual hero mask?

@Mark Roberts

Most replicas miss the thickness of the mask. The real mask is probably twice as thick as the original KHDW.

Regarding the hero coveralls, what color do they appear to be and does the tag state the color or brand?

@Mark Roberts

The coveralls are a dark green color and if I remember correctly Dick said he got them at JC Penney’s. I will check the tag when I go back to where the coveralls are stored. Here’s a fun fact for you, inside the bullet holes on the coveralls, the fx department took Velcro and taped it behind the holes with masking tape to give it the wet look. It’s still in place with the masking tape on them!

If this is not too personal, one question that was submitted to me regards the hero and its potential insurance. Is it insured and if so for what amount?

@Mark Roberts

Years ago I had the mask insured for 250,000. Just to add to that, I have been offered some very large amounts for the mask and not even considered selling it. It was never about money.

One last question this time. Mark, Dick has told me that in the past you have displayed the hero mask at a couple of your haunted attractions in Ohio, is there any chance this could happen again in the future? If so please let me know as I (and I’m sure others) would love the opportunity to see this legendary piece of movie history in person!

@Mark Roberts

I am going to display the mask and costume at one of my haunts in the future and I will absolutely let you know when and where.

Mark I’d like to once again thank you on behalf of myself, Derek and all the other mods and members of this forum for taking the time to answer these questions and share pics with all of us. We greatly appreciate it man!

@Mark Roberts

You’re welcome. I’m just a regular guy who by all the stars lining up was able to purchase a piece of his favorite movie of all time! By the way, I personally always liked Halloween 2 better than part one. Not sure why I just always did. I know some would call that blasphemy!

Part two of this interview concludes with three more pics that Mark graciously shared with us, a pic of the screen used Elrod knife and coveralls used by Dick Warlock in Halloween II as well as another shot of the hero mask:

Screen used Elrod knife from Halloween II:

Screen used coveralls from Halloween II:

Hero Michael Myers mask from Halloween and Halloween II:

[45LampkinLane]

[Hallowseve83]

Awesome!!

[TheGhostlyShape]

I haven’t read it yet instead I scrolled to the bottom to make this post. Can’t wait to read it and I’m very excited!!

[SamLoomis78]

Cool stuff! I’m looking forward to part 3!

[TheShape1188]

What an incredible treat! Thank you so much Benny. & Thank you Mark for sharing these awesome pics and info.

[TheGhostlyShape]

EDIT:

Just got done and damn that was amazing! That shot of the ear is invaluable reference to myself and many others. Thanks again, Benny.

Mark, if you read this thank you as well! You’re one lucky SOB! You own by far some of the greatest and important movie props of all time.

[MyTQuin]

Very cool! Thanks to the two of you, This is a great thing for this hobby and community!

[kaizu]

Thanks BB

[CollectiblesUL]

Thank you so much Benny ! This was such a great read!

[Michaelantern]

Thanks everyone, I’m really glad you guys are enjoying it and took the time to reply with the kind words. If all goes well I hope to have the third and final part of the interview up next month.

[Brubaker78]

Wow what a treat and great read for sure! Thanks and much appreciation goes out to you Benny and Mark for taking the time here

[Kirk_Magnum]

Great read Benny. Thank you.

If the Hero is thick, that’s custom, which now, even more, leads me to believe DPS made the Hero and the stunt mask, which was thin, was the Tommy Wallace made one.

[zac_crook]

Look at that Kirk hair!!!

[TheGhostlyShape]

@Kirk Magnum

Great read Benny. Thank you.

If the Hero is thick, that’s custom, which now, even more, leads me to believe DPS made the Hero and the stunt mask, which was thin, was the Tommy Wallace made one.

I know you have tons of footage from Halloween 1 and I’m sure hundreds of BTS photos that have never been seen. The flesh tones on the hero are obvious in the first and second film, do you have any photos (not to post, just to check) that would indicate that the flesh tones are just sort of some kind of dirt that was able to be rubbed off? I think if DPS did the hero it would be pretty difficult to get their paint to rub off like it did. If the mask truly was never repainted than this must have been the case. I asked Benny to ask Mark if the hair on the hero was Brown all the way to the roots. If he answers this, it could make or break the theory that DPS converted the hero.


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[NEW_YORK_RIPPER]

Oh boy what a treat Great to know the color of my JC Penny mean green vintage coveralls are screen accurate Other than that, thanks for the epic read and interview w/ Mark Roberts, LanternMan

[coldsnakevenom]

Wow so it’s thicker than we’ve believed for so long. Now that’s an amazing new piece of information.