Cinefex Magazine – November 1992 – Issue No. 52 – Honey, I Blew Up the Kid – Very Good, No Label
This vintage issue of Cinefex (No. 52, November 1992) highlights the inventive effects work behind Disney’s Honey, I Blew Up the Kid and other early-1990s productions. The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor wear along the edges. The copy shown in the listing photos is the exact one you will receive. Please review the images carefully for condition. Each issue is shipped in a protective plastic sleeve, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
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Commercial Spot: Simian Simulation – p.9
An inside look at the techniques used to bring animated apes to life in an advertising setting. -
Commercial Spot: Elevator to the Stars – p.14
Behind the scenes of a commercial featuring spectacular “elevator ride” visuals. -
Quick Cuts: Video Hell – p.17
A brief roundup of creative experiments in video effects. -
Blowing Up Baby – p.22
Jody Duncan examines the large-scale visual effects required to create a toddler of extraordinary proportions in Honey, I Blew Up the Kid. The article covers how Buena Vista Visual Effects returned to prominence for this sequel, supported by eleven additional companies — including CIS–Hollywood and Sony High Definition in their feature-film debuts. -
Life Everlasting – p.54
Kevin H. Martin explores the dark comedy Death Becomes Her, focusing on the memorable illusions produced by Industrial Light & Magic and Amalgamated Dynamics, such as Meryl Streep’s twisted head and Goldie Hawn’s balloon-like physique. -
Quick Cuts: Panic on Liberty Island – p.79
A short feature on crafting tension-filled scenes set against an iconic backdrop. -
Profile: Alan Munro – p.84
A profile of the respected visual effects supervisor and his contributions to film and television. -
Video Beat: Morphing to the Madness – p.88
An overview of morphing technology’s expanding role in video production. -
Laser Revolution: The Lost World Revisited – p.92
A retrospective on laser techniques applied to classic visual effects. -
Effects Scene: Therapy in Pen-and-Ink – p.95
A focused look at stylized, hand-drawn effects for modern storytelling.
Cover: Adam Szalinski and his mother restored to normal size in Honey, I Blew Up the Kid.
A valuable addition for collectors and visual effects enthusiasts, this issue of Cinefex captures the creativity and technical mastery behind two distinct films — from Disney’s playful giant toddler to the macabre humor of Death Becomes Her.



