Mego Frankenstein (2018 GITD)

 

While I certainly made up for it later, I didn't initially jump onto the 8" figures when Mego suddenly reappeared back on the scene in 2018, so I didn't have this glow-in-the-dark Frankenstein. The figure had a somewhat high price for several years on the secondary market until I found him recently for a far more reasonable amount. There was a second, shirtless version more attractively priced for years, but I wanted this version in traditional dress. 

Below, GITD Frankenstein with my Mego Hammer Frankenstein 

and Universal Monsters Frankenstein, and my Lincoln Monsters Frankenstein ...!

...and GITD Frankenstein with my NECA Universal Monsters Frankenstein, who also glows in the dark! Double back and check out my post on that figure and the NECA Monsterizer!

The NECA Monsterizer can be used with most all of the Frankenstein figures I own- it accommodates Mego and other 8" figures perfectly. It also makes a great Halloween decoration with all its light features!

Below, Frankenstein with my glow-in-the-dark Count Dracula- a favorite Mego of mine!

While this pair is simpler in deco than my Mego Universal Monsters and Hammer Horror figures, and more cartoonish in styling, I love them every bit as much! You will see MORE Mego figures in future posts here on the Super-DuperToyBox- Stay Tuned!

More Later- Happy Halloween!

Funko POP! Bride of Frankenstein

After enjoying the last Universal Monsters Funko POP! vinyls I got this Halloween, I had to go back for The Bride of Frankenstein, another from the "Deco" series with its special paint embellishments. I finally watched the 1935 movie, starring Boris Karloff and Elsa Lanchester, so it makes both this season and this vinyl special! Check out my YouTube short:

The Bride with my other Universal Monsters "Deco" series POPs, 

Count Dracula and Creature from the Black Lagoon...

And finally, The Bride with her Groom, a glow-in-the-dark Walgreens version I got in 2020...

More Later- Happy Halloween!

Mini Tubbz Ducks: Horror

I found all these Mini Tubbz Horror Ducks at 5 Below this past summer and knew they'd make a fun post here on the Super-DuperToyBox! Check out my YouTube short:

I'm delighted by the unique sculpts/designs among these cosplaying ducks!

Below, a size comparison between the Mini Tubbz and a couple glow-in-the-dark Halloween ducks I picked up at Target, which always has some fun seasonal things in the bins up front...

More Later- Happy Halloween!

Lincoln International Count Dracula & Frankenstein

I actually preordered this Blood-A-Rama Shock Fest 2-pk edition of the Lincoln Monsters Count Dracula and Frankenstein from White Elephant Toys in 2024. and as of today, you can still pick one up on Plaistallions.com. This modern revival of the Lincoln International Monsters line was coproduced by White Elephant Toyz, Plaid Stallions, and Absolutely Retro, and I hope to see more characters in the future- this is a small group of people and I'm certain an immense amount of work. My preorder included a Monster Club Kit, with certificate and art print. Cheap color copies, but fun nonetheless- made me smile! 

I love the box art, particularly the side based on 

the original Lincoln International character illustrations

Each figure came with an assortment of hands in the shade of green matching its corresponding figure, but who couldn't love the glow-in-the-dark hands best? So great! Thes modern reinterpretations come with sturdy S-type bodies with great articulation, and the outfits are top shelf- outstanding execution and more deluxe than some modern Mego figures I've bought. I've been happy with the White Elephant Toyz figures I've bought, and was thoroughly impressed with these.

Check out my YouTube short on these two:

Below, Lincoln Dracula with my Mego Bela Lugosi and Christopher Lee Dracula...

... and Lincoln Dracula with my Mego glow-in-the-dark Dracula ...

Below, Lincoln Frankenstein with my Mego Christopher Lee and Boris Karloff Frankenstein...

...and Lincoln Frankenstein with White Elephant Toys Teenage Bog Monster ...

I'd love to see a Lincoln International Wolfman, Mummy or Phantom in the future, but we'll have to wait and see. In the meantime, I'd take advantage while you can still get some of these- the quality in the figure and soft goods outfit are phenomenal! Recommended!

More Later- Happy Halloween!

Figura Obscura Frankenstein's Creature

This Figura Obscura Series Frankenstein's Creature is the first Four Horsemen Studios figure I've bought, and quite the deluxe package, with more accessories than any figure I've ever had, including a booklet with excerpts from author Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1818). The slipcover fastens to the handsome box with magnets, a laboratory scene featured on the interior. I purchased this limited release from the Four Horsemen online store- it was an impulse buy in the spirit of Halloween, and it's been a delight to play around with the last few nights.

The level of detail in paint and sculpt all over this figure is a level above a lot of figures in my collection. The rubber patchwork overcoat looks as much like fabric as the soft goods pants. and the washes over the skin and dry brushwork on the soiled boots and pants give the creature a life-like feel. 

Below, The Creature with my NECA Frankenstein's Monster- the character design made popular by the classic Universal Monsters movie. I have a few NECA Ultimate figures, and feel they are on par with Four Horsemen Studios in sculpt & paint deco- more elaborate accessories are more often sold separately, though.

The creature's other mode is just as cool: by removing the soft goods pants, booted feet, jacket, and snapping the rubber bandage accessory between the torso and pelvis. The restraining cuffs with metal chains are a wonderful touch, and we get two head portraits for this mode. Deciding which way to display the figure has been hard, but I have left him in his bandage loin cloth like this since photographing him...

The figure doesn't have the articulation that a Marvel Legends or McFarlane DC Multiverse has, but he's perfectly functional. The waist is on a ball joint that allows some tilt with swivel mobility, and the elbows & knees can also swivel in addition to the single hinge joints. The ankles also have rocker hinges. He won't be pulling off any contorted Spider-Man poses, but as a action figure, he's a work of art. I'll be keeping an eye on Four Horsemen Studios for future Figura Obscura releases- there's a Father Christmas I've seen out there that I'd love to have. Recommended!

Happy Halloween! Make It FUN!

NECA Monsterizer & Retro-Card Universal Monsters

I've had most of these NECA Retro-Card Universal Monsters on ice for a while now, the Monsterizer and Bela Lugosi Dracula arriving from preorder just this March. As a child, I had the Remco 3.75" Universal Monsters, two or three of their clothed 9" counterparts, and a dungeon playset/carry case for the smaller figures, but no Monsterizer. So, getting this NECA version was really a thrill! Check out the video:

The only sounds the Monsterizer makes is the clickety-clackity of the laboratory table when winded in and out. The light options are more diverse, culminating in a flashing of the four conductors. The sculpt and drybrushed/washed patina on this toy is really great and will pair nicely with your more realistically painted NECA Ultimate Universal Monsters figures. I was impressed with its quality. That said, this isn't a toy for rough play- it has fragile parts that could be vulnerable.

It was only a little sad cracking into these beautiful retro card backs, but mostly fun! There's none of the extra hands, heads or accessories the Ultimate versions enjoy, but their glow-in-the-dark faces pay homage to the Remco 3.75" figures of the early '80s, making these attractive to kids my age, particularly the Dracula with that vinyl cape. My NECA Ultimate Series Creature from the Black Lagoon also makes an appearance in the video above!

Below, my childhood Universal Monsters lunchbox!

I could only be happier with this if it made electrical sounds when engaging/lighting the conductors, but this updated Monsterizer is a terrific accessory for the NECA 7" Universal Monster figures- particularly the glow-in-the-dark retro card back versions. You might even be able to put your 8" Mego figures in this, I'll have to try that. Recommended!

Happy Halloween! Make It FUN!

Mego 14in. Dracula, Frankenstein, Creature from the Black Lagoon

I started picking up these Mego Horror 14" figures last winter, the precursor to my foray into Mego's smaller 8" Horror figures. I have been a big fan of Mego's 14" DC Heroes for a while, also leading me into their 8" DC figures. These are some beautiful figures, check out the video...

Below, Mego 14" Horror figures with their 8" counterparts, Mego Dracula, Frankenstein, and Creature from the Black Lagoon. Fow whatever reason, the 14" Dracula's portrait isn't based Bela Lugosi, while Frankenstein and Creature from the Black Lagoon do resemble their Universal Monsters look.  

With very few nitpicks to object, I am in love with these 14" Mego Horror figures and would love to see a Wolfman and Mummy produced, maybe a Phantom of the Opera. The price has risen from $20.00 to $30.00 for these larger Mego figures, but I feel like the quality has improved enough to justify that- I predict these will rise in value on the secondary market, so I'd recommend you pick them up if you are interested. Top shelf!

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Happy Halloween!