Universal Monsters Archives

Count Dracula Rises Up with New 1:4 Scale Statue from Star Ace Toys
Star Ace Toys has revealed a brand new Universal Monsters collectible as the coffin of Dracula has been opened Coming in at 23.6" tall, Count Dracula is back and ready to suck your blood with incredible detail This version of the count is based on the iconic portrayal of Bela Lugosi, and Star Ace Toys[...]
Renfield Has Started Production As Of Today
The Universal Monsters film, starring Nicolas Cage, Nicholas Hoult, Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, Adrian Martinez, Shohreh Aghdashloo, and Bess Rouss, is directed by Chris McKay and written by Rick and Morty's Ryan Ridley Skybound Entertainment's Robert Kirkman, David Alpert, Bryan Furst, and Sean Furst are the producers[...]
NECA Continues 12 Days Of Christmas With Universal Monsters, More
They also included new reveals that Universal Monsters collectors need to take note of. Credit NECA NECA Loves Their Surprise Reveals First up is their Defenders of the Earth line, where NECA gives us classic pulp heroes from over the years This line is already bigger than anyone would have thought and features some excellent versions of these[...]
The Wolf Man Howls at the Moon with New Jada Toys Figure 
However, they are not the only ones dishing out some sweet and deadly Universal Monsters figures Jada Toys keep the horror alive with their 6" figures with legends like Frankenstein, Dracula, Bride of Frankenstein, and even the Creature from the Black Lagoon Another monster is howling at the moon with Jada Toys latest release with[...]
Universal Monsters Frankenstein is Alive Once More with Iron Studios 
Coming out of the impressive world of Universal Monsters, Frankenstein's monster comes to life with Iron Studios' latest release Coming in at 9.6" tall, this misunderstood beast is faithfully recreated in a gorgeous format Two versions of this statue will be offered with a standard and a deluxe (shown below), which add more of a[...]
Creature from the Black Lagoon Fossilized Replica Hand Hits Sideshow
It is time to own a piece of Universal Monsters history with Factory Entertainment and Sideshow Arriving from the depths of Creature from the Black Lagoon, we are returning to the 1950s to relive this legendary monster movie Coming in at 7-inch tall, this scaled replica recreates the fossilized hand of the Creature species This[...]
Monster High Universal Monsters Skellector Doll Set Revealed by Mattel
One of the more recent collabs was with Universal Monsters, with Draculaura getting a new Dracula twist It looks like another collaboration is arriving this week with a Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein Skullector set! These classic movie monsters are alive once more with the Monster High styles you love These stylish and spooky[...]
Universal Monsters Arise Once More with RSVLTS Latest Spooky Release
Hit clothing company RSVLTS is ready to throw an actual Monster Mash as they debut their newest spooky clothing collection with Universal Monsters All of your favorite monsters are back with three brand new button-down shirts and a new reversible Bomber Jacket! Whether you want to swim in the Black Lagoon, take a trip to[...]
Dracula Has A Place To Sleep With New NECA Set, Up For Preorder
Dracula is coming to the NECA Universal Monsters line, having been shown off at this year's SDCC Now, a new accessory set has also been revealed to be coming as well, featuring Dracula's tomb The set will come with three animals, including a spider, an opossum, and an armadillo Also included is a cricket in[...]
Dracula NECA Figure Preorders Are Now Live After SDCC Reveal
Dracula is maybe the most anticipated of the Universal Monsters figure line from NECA, and last night on the SDCC show floor, the figure made its debut It is a perfect likeness for Bela Lugosi, and maybe the best likeness in a line full of them so far The figure is now up for order,[...]
NECA Opens Preorders On Four New Universal Monsters Figures
NECA is expanding its popular Universal Monsters line They have fully revealed the latest figure in their Ultimates line, The Invisible Man The figure comes with interchangeable heads and hands to pull off the "invisible" look, as well as a wig, cup with straw, and notebook Something about that fully wrapped head with the eye[...]
NECA Reveals Three NEW TMNT Figures, Including Mirage Casey
NECA has opened up preorders for three new TMNT figures, including two Mirage Comics figures sure to be a hit with fans and the latest Universal Monsters collaboration That figure was teased before, but now we have a great look at Splinter as Van Helsing and coming with a plethora of monster hunting accessories and[...]
Monster High Dracula Tribute Doll On Mattel Creations June 3rd
There will be a Universal Monsters tribute doll of Dracula going on sale at noon EST Friday, part of the Monster High Skullector line Man, that name is awesome The doll comes with the patented red and black cape, tuxedo, and medallion. Photographer Jason TidwellStylist Machiko Tanaka Monster High Is Back With A Vengence "On June 3rd, Mattel[...]
NECA's Black & White Universal Monsters Wolf Man Is Incredible
When NECA revealed that they had the Universal Monsters license, there was one figure and one figure only that I wanted more than any other, and that is The Wolf Man That was the first Universal Monsters film I saw way back when I was five, and it terrified me and made me a monster[...]
Blumhouse's Forms A TV Deal With The Minds Behind 'Sinister'
Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi penned the script that is based on Bram Stoker's Dracula; both writers are frequent collaborators of Kusama." With so many Universal Monsters projects in the pipeline, it was hard to remember that this one was coming However, there are those of us who were excited to see what Kusama was[...]
Renfield Has Started Production As Of Today
Renfield will be the next Universal Monsters film to hit theaters Universal has announced that the film will release on April 14th, 2023 Chris McKay is helming the project, Rick and Morty writer Ryan Ridley will spin the tale of Renfield, and it will be produced by Skybound Entertainment's Robert Kirkman, David Alpert, Bryan Furst, and Sean Furst[...]
Universal Monsters Fans Need These New Super7 Toys ASAP
Universal Monsters and Super7 are a match made in heaven and have been for many years So many incredible collectibles over the years, but near and dear to my heart is the ReAction line Something about these five points of articulation figures and how they pose like Kenner figures from yesteryear just scream Universal Monsters,[...]
Universal Monsters Dracula Bela Lugosi Statue Revealed by Iron Studios
There have been quite a few Universal Monsters collectibles lately, and it looks like another has arrived from iron Studios This time, Bela Lugosi is back as the once and only Dracula with a brand new limited edition 8.6 inch tall Art Scale Statue Dracula is displayed in his classic outfit as he shows off[...]
TMNT/Universal Monsters NECA Raphael Figure Is Early Fig Of The Year
TMNT and Universal Monsters are in for a treat this year thanks to NECA and their new line of mash-up figures A dream line for me personally, NECA is not the first to produce a collaboration between the two entities, as Playmates has made Turtle Monsters a few times over the years, but to have[...]
Funkoverse Reveals Two New Games For Peter Pan & Universal Monsters
Funko Games has announced two new Funkoverse titles at the London Toy Fair with Peter Pan and Universal Monsters versions of the game The series has been expanding in several different ways as they have made an interchangeable game system where you can basically play any character they make in any setting beyond the one[...]
NECA Fully Reveals TMNT Universal Monsters Leo As Hunchback Figure
NECA has fully revealed the second of their TMNT Universal Monsters figures, Leonardo and the Hunchback They are loaded to the gills with accessories, and the standout here is the sculpting work involved These figures look gnarly and have so many little easter eggs for TMNT and Universal Monsters fans that both sets of collectors[...]
Universal Monsters Get A Sweet New ReAction Wave From Super7
Universal Monsters and ReAction go together like peanut butter and jelly, and Super7 knows this We get all sorts of figures in this line, but the homages they do are the things that really set it apart This new four-figure wave, featuring the Creature From the Black Lagoon, The Wolfman, The Mummy, and Frankenstein, is[...]
Jada Toys Reveals Creature from the Black Lagoon GITD Exclusive Figure
Something has arisen once again as Jada Toys has revealed yet another 6" Universal Monsters action figure It looks like the Creature from the Black Lagoon is back and is getting a new glow in the dark variant this time Based on the 1954 film, this movie monster is ready for his close-up and ready[...]
Actor Adrian Martinez attends 'The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty' premiere at the 51st New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center on October 5, 2013 in New York City, photo by Debby Wong / Shutterstock.com.
All of a sudden, we have ourselves a little mini-Universal Monsters universe of sorts forming Dracula will also get a more serious film from Karyn Kusama, Ryan Gosling is signed on to play The Wolf Man, and two comedy powerhouses in Elizabeth Banks and Paul Feig also have movies set in this world as well, the former doing The Invisible Woman and the[...]
The Mummy Black & White Figure On The Way From NECA
Universal Monsters Ultimate figures are going to be some of the big releases for NECA in 2022, after they dazzled with their Frankenstein earlier this year One of the next couple figures will be The Mummy, and while we knew that the colored version was on the way, they have now revealed a black and[...]
NECA Reveals Packaging For TMNT/Universal Monsters Mash-Up
TMNT and the Universal Monsters have a rich history together One of the many crossover figures in the original Playmates line was two sets of figures featuring the Turtles as various monsters They have always been some of my personal favorites, and since NECA got the license for both, in the back of my mind,[...]
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Awkwafina has signed on to be part of what is shaping up to be a pretty impressive cast for Universal's Renfield. Nicolas Cage has been tapped to play Dracula in Universal's upcoming Universal Monsters film Renfield The Hollywood Reporter broke the news about Awkwafina joining the fun. Robert Kirkman and his company Skybound Productions will help produce the movie based[...]
Willy’s Wonderland Dir Kevin Lewis Talks Nicolas Cage, Title Change
Nicolas Cage has been tapped to play Dracula in Universal's upcoming Universal Monsters film Renfield The Hollywood Reporter broke the news Robert Kirkman and his company Skybound Productions will help produce the movie based on a pitch made by Kirkman Chris McKay will helm the project, Rick and Morty writer Ryan Ridley will spin the tale of Renfield, and it[...]
The Wolfman (1941) Replica Prop Cane Arrives from Factory Entertainment
The Universal Monsters The Wolfman Cane Limited Edition Prop Replica from Factory Entertainment is priced at $349.99 Bring home a piece of Universal Monster history with this collectible and collectors can embrace the power of the wolf here. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see[...]
Bela Lugosi Dracula Arises with New Kaustic Plastik Deluxe Figure
His entire design is faithfully recreated and in color, this time giving Universal Monsters and Dracula fans a truly incredible figure He is also loaded with some great accessories with swappable heads, ten different hands, Dragon candelabra, and a magnetic display base Kaustic Plastik even has a deluxe version that comes with Dracula's coffin that[...]