Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Universally Awesome

Diamond Select Toys have become the champions of the Universal Monsters, keeping our favorite fiends alive through bust banks, Minimates and killer 7 inch scaled action figures. Let's run down the awesome Universal Monsters action figures just releasing now...

Son of Frankenstein: The monster returns! Diamond Select Toys revisits Frankenstein's Monster with this exciting figure depicting the monster in his outfit from 1939's Son of Frankenstein. This 7-inch scale action figure features an all-new sculpt with all-new articulation, and can strike multiple poses on his deluxe display base, featuring equipment from Dr. Frankenstein's lab. The Monster and his base come packaged in Select-style display packaging, with spine artwork. Sculpted by Jean St. Jean! Ages 8 and up.

Van Helsing: Monsters beware! Diamond Select Toys is unleashing a fearsome foe upon every monster action figure in your collection, and it's none other than famous monster-hunter Van Helsing! Based on an original design, this 7-inch action figure comes armed to the teeth with stakes, axes and a crossbow, making him more than a match for any and all supernatural creatures. Van Helsing includes a deluxe cemetery base, featuring a female vampire rising from the grave, and comes packaged in Select-style display packaging, with spine artwork. Sculpted by Jean St. Jean! Ages 14 and up.

Jekyll and Hyde: Two is better than one - just ask Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. From the 1953 movie Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, this fine figure can transform from Jekyll to Hyde and back again! Sculpted in a 7-inch scale and fully articulated, it features an authorized likeness of Boris Karloff as Dr. Jekyll and includes an interchangeable head of Mr. Hyde, as well as alternate hands, a hat, a cape, and a chemistry set display base that is exclusive to this figure! This Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Universal Monsters Select Action Figure comes in display-ready collector packaging, with side panel. We told you two was better than one. Ages 8 and up.

Hunchback of Notre Dame: Your favorite freak! The Universal Monsters Select line continues with a classic Lon Chaney character - The Hunchback of Notre Dame! From the 1923 film of the same name, this figure is sculpted in 7-inch scale, fully articulated, and features Chaney's authorized likeness. This Select edition figure includes Quasimodo's exclusive King of Fools crown and robes, as well as an exclusive gargoyle display base found only in this version! The Hunchback of Notre Dame Select Action Figure comes in display-ready collector packaging, with side panel. Ages 8 and up.

And past releases...

The Phantom of the Opera: Sculpted by Jean St. Jean! The newest Universal Monsters figure from DST is from one of the oldest Universal Monsters films! From the 1923 version of The Phantom of the Opera comes Lon Chaney as the Phantom! Standing 7 inches tall and fully articulated, the Phantom comes with his organ accessory, which is exclusive to this version.

Creature from the Black Lagoon: Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water! Diamond Select Toys revisits the Black Lagoon with this all-new figure depicting the world-famous Creature, first seen in 1954's Creature from the Black Lagoon. This 7-inch scale action figure features a new sculpt with over 16 points of articulation, and can strike a wide variety of poses on his deluxe display base, which features a skeleton and an undersea rock formation. The Creature and his base come packaged in Select-style display packaging, with spine artwork. Sculpted by Jean St. Jean! Ages 8 and up.

This Island Earth Metaluna Mutant: An extraterrestrial terror permeates your mist, but never fear, it's just this ridiculously awesome Universal Monsters This Island Earth Metaluna Mutant Figure! The Metaluna Mutant from the 1955 film This Island Earth stands 8-inches tall and comes with the Interocitor device from the movie, which is exclusive to this version. Yes, the very same Interocitor developed by advanced physicist Cal Meacham after hearing of the device in the book Electronic Service, Unit #16. Unlike the movie counterpart, this Interocitor actually registers on film! Whether you're a fan of the original film or the Mystery Science Theater 3000 take-down, you'll love this stellar rendition of the Metaluna Mutant. Just look at his veiny, oversized brain and nasty claws! Marvel even rolled out the red carpet for collectors with the oversized packaging, so whether you want to play with this cool guy or not, you've got one cool collectible. B-movie lovers, science-fiction fanatics, and art appreciators worldwide will dig the Universal Monsters This Island Earth Metaluna Mutant Figure! Ages 8 and up.

Frankenstein: The monsters are back again! The award-winning Universal Monsters Select line expands its roster of iconic screen legends with perhaps the most sympathetic creature of them all: Frankenstein's Monster. Sculpted by legendary monster sculptor Gabriel Marquez, this 7-inch tall Frankenstein Action Figure comes with the lab table upon which the monster was given life and from which he rose for the first time. Bring Mary Shelley's monster to life in your home!
The fans have already spoken, hailing this line as the most detailed and accurate depiction of the classic Universal Monsters ever, and this 7-inch interpretation of Frankenstein's Monster is proof-positive of Diamond Select's dedication to bringing these iconic monsters to collectors. The specialty market version includes an exclusive paint scheme, as well as a detailed accessory not available to the mass market! Ages 8 and up.

Dracula: The monsters are back! What better way to expand this award-winning Specialty Market Exclusive action figure line than with the most iconic monster of them all, Count Dracula? This awesome line debuted last year with the legendary Creature from the Black Lagoon and The Mummy. What other monster could possibly match such legendary movie-monster royalty? Dracula, of course! Sculpted by legendary monster sculptor Gabriel Marquez, and featuring a hillside gravesite base, this 7-inch tall depiction of the infamous Count Dracula is ready to spread terror with a fearsome companion at his side. The Select version includes an exclusive paint scheme, as well as a detailed wolf accessory not available to the mass market!
The fans have already spoken, hailing this line as the most detailed and accurate depictions of the classic Universal Monsters ever, and this Count Dracula Action Figure is proof-positive of Diamond Select's dedication to bringing these iconic monsters to collectors. Ages 8 and up.

The Mummy: Imhotep, at your service! Dig deep into the sands of antiquity and you, too, will discover Imhotep the Mummy! Sculpted by legendary monster-sculptor Jean St Jean, with the added artistry of Select regular Rudy Garcia (who, like a craftsman of old, sculpted the Mummy's detailed sarcophagus accessory), this is a dusty terror from a bygone era. This Select version includes an exclusive paint scheme, as well as the detailed accessory. The fans have already spoken, hailing this line as the most detailed and accurate depictions of the classic Universal Monsters ever, and this 7-inch tall rendering of the infamous Mummy is proof positive!

Entertainment Earth carries many of these figures, so no need to hunt if you crave plastic! Enjoy the rest of the Rock and Shock show floor!

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