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NECA Debuts Horror of Dracula (1958) Ultimate Count Dracula Figure
Sink your teeth into NECA’s newest Ultimate horror figure as the Count is back from the classic 1958 film Horror of Dracula
Article Summary
- NECA unveils Horror of Dracula (1958) Ultimate Count Dracula figure with meticulous detailing.
- Christopher Lee immortalized as 7" action figure in iconic Count Dracula role from the Hammer film.
- Figure includes fabric cloak, interchangeable heads, a shovel and candlesticks; priced at $34.99.
- Pre-orders available now for September 2024 release of the collectible, celebrating Hammer horror.
The Horror of Dracula hit the silver screen back in 1958, and it was a British horror film that redefined the legend of the vampire lord for a new generation. Directed by Terence Fisher and produced by Hammer Film Productions, Horror of Dracula was an adaptation of the famous Bram Stoker's novel. Christopher Lee took up the role of the infamous Count Dracula, with Peter Cushing as the vampire hunter himself, Dr. Van Helsing. The film is an iconic piece for the Dracula lore, and it tells the tale of Jonathan Harker, who has arrived to catalog the Count's extensive library. However, his true intention is to destroy the vampire king, w which then sets off a chain of events leading to the arrival of Van Helsing.
This legendary film lives on once Gaian as NECA has just debuted their new Horror of Dracula Ultimate figure. Christopher Lee is back and has been faithfully captured as the vampire lord once again with great detail. The figure stands 7" tall and features a fabric removable cloak, swappable bloody heads, a shovel, and two candlesticks. The dark lord is thirty once again, and NECA has captured the Horror of Dracula perfectly here and for $34.99. Pre-orders of the undead king are already live from NECA with the vampire arriving in September 2024.
Horror of Dracula (1958) – Ultimate Count Dracula 7″
"NECA presents the first in a series of action figures from the legendary Hammer House of Horror! Hammer has produced landmark horror since the 1950s, with one of its most famous being Horror of Dracula. The film captured audiences with its mix of vivid color, carnality, and violence, and Christopher Lee's portrayal of Dracula is considered a benchmark against which other depictions are measured."
"This Ultimate Dracula action figure stands in 7" scale and includes removable fabric cape, interchangeable heads and hands, shovel, unlit candlestick, and fiery candlestick. Collector-friendly window box packaging with opening front flap."