Looking for something cute and cuddly for the sick and twisted? Look no further than Scare Bears, created by Livonia artist Jay Langley. Each bear is handmade and range in varying levels of gore- from almost comical zombies with bulging eyes to the truly disgusting bears ripping off their own faces. Langley made his first Scare Bear for his child, who wanted a bear with silly eyes. Since then, Langley makes the bears in his spare time- assembling the bears at home, while taking them to work (midnights at an auto plant) and painting them during his break. The level of intricacy has increased dramatically since the original Scare Bear was created. The more complex bears have skulls and brains sculpted with resin and many layers of paint.
After first appearing on Hardcore Pawn, Langley's creations were discovered by Dennis Barger of Wonderworld Comics in Taylor, Michigan. The bears have enjoyed much success in the convention circuit, with Danny Trejo of Machete fame being a repeat customer and spokesperson for Scare Bears. If you are looking to purchase a Scare Bear, you can find them at Wonderworld Comics in Taylor or you can contact Langley directly through Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/scarebears1. Prices range from $40 to $125.
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