The official Universal Studios Monsters are back from the grave, this time adorning some sweet rides from Hot Wheels. Unfortunately with Universal involved, one never knows if “what should be” will be, but we’ll see… These two incredible masks deserve to the be the first in a long line of masks based upon the actors who invented the monsters. Trick or Treat Studios, the up-and-coming leader of the Halloween mask-making world, has unleashed two great masks: The Bela Lugosi Mask (based upon Lugosi in the DRACULA play) and the Phantom of the Opera Mask featuring the likeness of the Man of a Thousand Faces, Lon Chaney, Sr. Instead, they are licensed through the estates of the individual actors. However, the grandest of this year’s Universal Monster items are not even officially licensed by Universal Studios. The Mummy stylized figure, which follows the ghastly Monster and Creature figures released earlier this year, will come to life soon. This October saw the release of the amazing Dracula Living Dead Doll.
And it looks as if Mezco is slowly taking away Diamond’s luster with its expansive offerings: Universal Monsters Living Dead Dolls and stylized figures. Although Diamond is coming out with an amazing Creature from the Black Lagoon figure next year, as well as a nice Son of Frankenstein, without any signs of Dracula’s Daughter, Son of Dracula, Werewolf of London, Kharis, or any supporting characters, it’s time to turn to other toymakers for our fill of Monster goodness. So, hold on to your electrodes, as we recap the shocking offerings.ĭiamond Select Toys is supposedly wrapping up its Universal Monsters line of toys, ending on a disappointing note with a non-likeness, no-need-to-be-licensed Van Helsing figure. But - have no fear - there are plenty of other Universal Monster items out there this season. The only authentic Halloween decoration featuring the Universal Monsters this year is a pretty nifty WOWindows poster featuring Boris Karloff as the Frankenstein Monster. The following does not constitute an endorsement of any product or retailer. next year and do a Dracula line of dinnerware. Perhaps they can cut a deal with Bela Lugosi, Jr. Hopefully we will see more Universal Monsters at World Market next year. Glenn Strange as Frankenstein is more iconic and recognizable to Monster kids, as it was Strange, not Karloff, who was featured on the Monster Craze merchandise of the 1960s. What’s really creepily cool is the fact that the ceramic plate of Frankenstein’s monster features an image of Glenn Strange in the role as opposed to Boris Karloff. World Market also carries vintage soda bottles featuring the creature and his mate, lollipops with The Mummy and the Creature from the Black Lagoon, as well as Bride of Frankenstein tote bags. This year, they are expanding the line with all new platters, ceramic plates, and mugs.
#FOLDING PAPER MONSTERS DRACULA MUMMY WOLFMAN FRANKENSTEIN PLUS#
Last year, Cost Plus World Market debuted a line of officially licensed Universal Monsters dinnerware featuring The Frankenstein Monster and his Bride.
We begin October with another installment of the Spook Spotter. Every other day, from now through October 31, we will be posting preposterously posthumous ponderings of the Halloween season. Welcome, foolish mortals, to The Big Scare’s 2015 Countdown to Halloween.
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