Comments on: Montauk Monster Replica

By: NecrochildK

NecrochildK — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:09:41 +0000

You know, when I first saw this in the news, being a veterinarian’s daughter and having seen ALL KINDS of wounds and decay and abuse on animals, my first thought was it was some poor dog. Seeing another picture of it, it looks exactly like a partially rotted pit bull. That is NOT a beak on the top, it is the skull exposed with the eye teeth missing. This was some poor dog that somehow got tossed in the ocean and probably was weathered and nipped at a bit before it washed onto shore.

By: Loren Coleman

Loren Coleman — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:58:33 +0000

The bid is up to US $48.99 (+ $14.00 shipping), with 3 days and 10 hours to go, as of noon on 08.08.08.

By: Tabbercat8

Tabbercat8 — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:19:06 +0000

Just a note besides the beak (skull) difference the tail is too short. But all in all a good replica.

By: mystery_man

mystery_man — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:21:04 +0000

Even when they figure out it is a raccoon (probably), there will be merchandising opportunities. The Maine mystery beast didn’t let being proven as a dog get in the way of its everlasting infamy.

Yeah, I am not sure as to how sure anyone could be about the size. Looks within the range of a raccoon. What evidence is there that this is not possible other than personal opinion? Also, some here seem still seem to think that is a beak we are seeing. It isn’t. It is the exposed upper jaw which after decomposition gives the appearance of a beak. I suggest anyone with these thoughts go read the many, many previous posts put up on the subject, as well as Darren Naish’s analysis on his blog. They are enlightening.

I have to admit, I am pretty impressed with this piece. Considering the speed with which it was created and put out for sale, I’d say it is a fine piece of art. I hope Loren is able to get his hands on one.

By: SamuraiWannaBe

SamuraiWannaBe — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:08:09 +0000

shrike- In one of the earlier phots you can see a fly on its back, that is the only size comparison you can really make. the fly looks ‘big’ in comparrison, so assuming the fly is your typical fly you’d find on a rotting animal, Mon-Mon looks like he’s about the size of a smaller dog (bull breed of sorts, pug, mix, small pitt, etc) or another smaller animal, likea racoon.

By: carnassial

carnassial — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:05:44 +0000

Yes! Yes! Of course a Halloween mask, and board game. But don’t stop there. Posters, coffee mugs, plush toys, talking (growling) dolls, a game show, the possibilities are limitless. Unless, of course, some jerk ruins it all by proving it’s just a fat little terrier that washed up on the beach.

By: Lightning Orb

Lightning Orb — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:56:27 +0000

Oh yeah forgot to mention the video game

By: Lightning Orb

Lightning Orb — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:52:48 +0000

Well next thing you know there will be the Halloween mask, then the complete suit, then alleged sightings all over the USA (particularly in Area 51), then the football mascot, then maybe even the dental hygiene commercials.

By: Shelley

Shelley — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:09:09 +0000

Well, I’m not so sure it’s a raccoon. I had an eyeball to eyeball with a huge raccoon on my deck last night, and I think the teeth are different, plus I can’t see the “beak” at all. I’ve seen raccoon roadkill and I thought the skin was much darker. Plus the idea that there is a raccoon that massive is creepy on its own. Even the big ones I see around here seem to be more fur than flesh. And their male equipment seems very different from Monster’s.

What does happen to all the fur while it’s in the ocean? How does the fur get eaten/rotted off, but the flesh stay intact? Sadly, I think that whatever this animal was before it died, its body may have been adjusted after death to produce this corpse. Poor animal, whatever he was …

By: Richard888

Richard888 — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:05:34 +0000

This is going to be a big new industry. I can see it. Loren, I hope you jump on the band wagon early