Oldest Mask?

[🪦 manoel ●]

Hey, guys! How long have you had your oldest latex mask for? Is it still in a good shape? Please let me know.Thanks

[🪦 stainboy ●]

I've asked a similar question many years ago...I'm assuming you want to know how long your latex mask will hold out? I have a 1987 mask that is still in great shape...that's 22 years.I have several 1991-1994 masks (15-18 years old) that are still in perfect shape.The only thing about their lifespan is how well you treat them. I haven't worn a single mask of mine in the past decade. The old masks I just wrote about I wore extensively in the late 80's and early 90's, however I always stored them upright on a display stand (opposed to crushed in a box). I also have had them in a climate-controlled room for 20 years (meaning, the temperature has never soared above 74 degrees, nor below 65). Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, I never allowed natural sunlight to touch them in my display room.A lot of people on this board will tell you to powder the inside of your mask after wearing it. I'm sure that helps dry out the perspiration which will naturally decay your mask, but I never did it back in the 80's and my masks have held up (perhaps because I no longer wear them?)I've also heard of some people on this board who have masks from the mid-70's....that's over 30 years. I think that's a testament to how long latex masks can survive if treated properly.

[🪦 Mutilated ●]

<!--quoteo(post=318332:date=Jun 21 2009, 12:20 AM:name=stainboy)<div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (stainboy @ Jun 21 2009, 12:20 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=318332\"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotecI've asked a similar question many years ago...I'm assuming you want to know how long your latex mask will hold out? I have a 1987 mask that is still in great shape...that's 22 years.I have several 1991-1994 masks (15-18 years old) that are still in perfect shape.The only thing about their lifespan is how well you treat them. I haven't worn a single mask of mine in the past decade. The old masks I just wrote about I wore extensively in the late 80's and early 90's, however I always stored them upright on a display stand (opposed to crushed in a box). I also have had them in a climate-controlled room for 20 years (meaning, the temperature has never soared above 74 degrees, nor below 65). Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, I never allowed natural sunlight to touch them in my display room.A lot of people on this board will tell you to powder the inside of your mask after wearing it. I'm sure that helps dry out the perspiration which will naturally decay your mask, but I never did it back in the 80's and my masks have held up (perhaps because I no longer wear them?)I've also heard of some people on this board who have masks from the mid-70's....that's over 30 years. I think that's a testament to how long latex masks can survive if treated properly.<!--QuoteEnd</div><!--QuoteEEndI don't ever remember you posting pics of your masks, why don't you show us these old masks. I'm quite interested in seeing them.

[🪦 monteburns ●]

I have had masks that are 20 years old and they still look brand new.I just keep the dust off them and keep them out of sunlight.I never wear my masks so they do not have any oils, saliva or sweat on them.

[🪦 CreepingDead ●]

The oldest mask I have is a Zombie face mask from a company called Bayshore. It's from the 50's. Paper thin latex and it's still mint <img src=\"style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <img src=\"http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd54/gracebuster/IMG_4901.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />

[🪦 stainboy ●]

<!--quoteo(post=318333:date=Jun 21 2009, 12:30 AM:name=Kyle)<div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Kyle @ Jun 21 2009, 12:30 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=318333\"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotecI don't ever remember you posting pics of your masks, why don't you show us these old masks. I'm quite interested in seeing them.<!--QuoteEnd</div><!--QuoteEEndI've posted my collection a couple times in a thread over the past five years...I'll have to update the pics and repost!As for my elders that you requested: Both these Tony Gardner Alterian Studio "Darkman" masks of mine are from '90-'91. They are a couple of the veterans in my collection.<img src=\"http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/7999/dscn2815.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />As can be seen in the photo, they're in essentially pristine condition.As for my '87 mask, it's a vintage Freddy mask (the first ever produced, and not surprisingly, the first mask that made me fall in love with this hobby.) It's not in pristine shape, but it's fairly good considering that I wore it a hundred times and never even tried to take care of it until about '91-'92. I have a few others.....I'll have to post a thread sometime.... Thanks Kyle...

[🪦 temptations_wings ●]

The darkman masks just made my day, those are awesome!

[🪦 Mutilated ●]

<!--quoteo(post=318408:date=Jun 21 2009, 07:23 PM:name=stainboy)<div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (stainboy @ Jun 21 2009, 07:23 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=318408\"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotecI've posted my collection a couple times in a thread over the past five years...I'll have to update the pics and repost!As for my elders that you requested: Both these Tony Gardner Alterian Studio "Darkman" masks of mine are from '90-'91. They are a couple of the veterans in my collection.<img src=\"http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/7999/dscn2815.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />As can be seen in the photo, they're in essentially pristine condition.As for my '87 mask, it's a vintage Freddy mask (the first ever produced, and not surprisingly, the first mask that made me fall in love with this hobby.) It's not in pristine shape, but it's fairly good considering that I wore it a hundred times and never even tried to take care of it until about '91-'92. I have a few others.....I'll have to post a thread sometime.... Thanks Kyle...<!--QuoteEnd</div><!--QuoteEEndNice man!

[🪦 Jason-V ●]

I have a 67dp skull, however its vinyl.