The Coolest Video Store Horror Movie Promos You Can Buy On eBay!

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Just in case you’re new here, video store promos and displays are something I search far and wide for, hoping to add to my collection that will probably never be completed, (especially in today’s economy). But even if my sad-looking bank account won’t allow it, merely gazing at what is now a lost art, is enough to soothe my soul more so than listening to some Pure Moods from the 90s.

And let me tell yah, “Return to Innocence” and “Tubular Bells” are pretty high up there.

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If ye’ old video store promos and movie displays are something that brings a little bit of joy into your soul, or collection, then forget about browsing eBay because I got you covered as I have compiled a sweet stack of some pretty attainable and AWESOME items from the original auction/buy it now site that may or may not have you reaching deep into your pockets to fulfill all your mom-and-pop video store fantasies. So let’s dive right in it!

1985 “THE STUFF” COUNTER STANDEE DISPLAY

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Larry Cohen’s THE STUFF had some pretty cool merch and displays during its promotional run and this is one of them. Per the description:

“This is a rare and original standee display for the 1985 Horror movie “The Stuff”. The perfect addition to any Horror movie memorabilia collection. It has never been used so I did not bend the back folding part in the picture to put it together. This came directly from a video store that shut down in the 90’s.

THE STUFF (1985) Video Store VHS Promo Inflatable Beach Ball 

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Another really cool promo item from THE STUFF, is this inflatable beach ball probably given exclusively to video store owners. Measuring about 12-16 inches in diameter featuring the colors known for the packaging in the film, The Stuff logo is prominently displayed on three sides of the ball. 

TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE (1990) Horror Video Store VHS Promo Paper Masks

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These are probably some of my favorite items on this list, and the most affordable at $25 a pop! Both sold from eBay seller Video Sanctum, the Gargoyle and Mummy paper mask from the TALES FROM DARKSIDE MOVIE are something I’ve never personally seen and in pretty great condition for being almost 35 years old!

FRIDAY THE 13th Video Store PROMO Inflatable Pumpkin

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This 1988 giant inflatable pumpkin, that stands nearly 4 feet, was a video store promo for Halloween and the release of FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VII: THE NEW BLOOD. And it’s very much so, one of my favorites here as it combines two of my favorite things: Jason and Halloween.

Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood Jason Lights Display

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Another cool video store promo for THE NEW BLOOD was this light-up display usually hung around the counters. Bold move considering I’d be the first person trying to steal that.

1987 Vestron Video Store Evil Dead 2 VHS display

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For the ultimate screwhead! This MEGA RARE EVIL DEAD 2 display is pretty damn cool, regardless of the wear on it. That’s history right there folks. $350 worth.

1986 Vestron Video Halloween Movie Celebration Poster

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Oh how I love thee video store promo poster, let me count the ways: TROLL, THE NIGHT DRACULA SAVES THE WORLD, AND RE-ANIMATOR. This is an original vintage release placed in someone’s mom and pop video store, probably around 1987-1988. I’m insanely jealous of whoever ends up with this.

Reproduction of 1985 Ghoulies Inflatable Video Store Display Promo

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This little bastard has been sitting on eBay, and my radar, for a while. Note, this isn’t an original GHOULIES inflatable, but rather a reproduction made by Faint of Heart Creations of the toilet display that was seen in several video stores promoting the movie in 1985. Regardless, I would love one of these to stick in my guest bathroom for when my parents come over.

THE FLY II 2 Vintage 1989 Video Store Hanging VHS Promo

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In promotion with the VHS of THE FLY II, video stores had this little bugger usually hanging from the ceilings. Now you can have a little Son of Brundlefly of your very own to display your home! Screw the plants, make room for MartinFly.

1986 House Movie Promo Light up VHS Store Display 

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Absolutely the coolest thing here is this 1986 light-up HOUSE video store counter display that STILL works. DING DONG, MY WALLET IS DEAD.

If one of you ends up the lucky owners of some of these beauts, please remember me in your will. Thanks in advance.