As a collector, you possessed some of the best in science fiction, horror and fantasy, paving the way for others (like myself) to build our own special museums.
In addition to collaborating with the prolific monster-maker, Paul Blaisdell, you proved yourself a fine actor, particularly in the gorilla-suit realm, making the Mighty Kogar the stuff of legend, while turning Tracy into a beloved icon in the Saturday morning staple, The Ghost Busters.
Your fun also influenced annual, Halloween stage events, where you reenacted scenes from Alien, The War of the Worlds and The Time Machine. (And for the latter, you featured the titular prop from George Pal's 1960, classic adaptation, which you refurbished out of pure, tender loving care.)
Above all, you made it a point to be friendly to your fans, whether in person or on the phone, and in truth, you were a stalwart friend to even those who never had the pleasure to meet you in person. That's how warm and open your personality was.
May you now assume the position of Grand Celestial Curator, Mr. Burns, displaying our imaginative memories beyond Heaven's clouds ... beyond Heaven's stars.
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