The type of pumpkin used to create these carvings are called Atlantic Giants. Photo by David Billings
Alien Monster Pumpkin
Look for inspiration from horror movies, magazines and nature. Photo by David Billings
Skulls Pumpkin
The weight for an Atlantic Giant pumpkin can range from 50 to 700 pounds. Photo by David Billings
Psychi Pumpkin
After Halloween, you could use your pumpkin to make a pumpkin pie. Photo by David Billings
Gargoyle Pumpkin
The current world record for the largest pumpkin pie stands at 2,020 pounds after being baked. Now that is a whole lot of pie! Photo by David Billings
Metal-Jaw Pumpkin
Depending on the temperature and environment in which they are kept, these pumpkins will last for 1-3 weeks after being carved. Photo by David Billings
Killer Clown Pumpkin
It takes 4 to 10 hours, depending on the detail, to carve intricate designs like these. Photo by David Billings
Flaming Beast Pumpkin
Before the carving begins, a design is drawn on the pumpkin. Photo by David Billings
Dragon Pumpkin
These pumpkins can range in size from 3 to 8 feet in diameter. Photo by David Billings
Glowing Dragon Pumpkin
It take a full year to grow an Atlantic Giant pumpkin and there is usually only one grown on the vine. Photo by David Billings
Melting-Head Pumpkin
The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,502 pounds. It was grown in Green, Rhode Island and was an Atlantic Giant. Photo by David Billings
