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Collecting Monsters => Modern Monster Toys => Topic started by: James Burrell on September 10, 2022, 08:48:14 AM

Title: NECA's Retro Glow-in-the-Dark Universal Monsters Figures
Post by: James Burrell on September 10, 2022, 08:48:14 AM
As I'm afraid this may have become lost in the main NECA thread, I am re-posting my recent article for Rue Morgue Magazine on NECA's new Remco-inspired Retro Glow-in-the-Dark Universal Monsters figures, along with some photos that I took for the piece.

Hope you like the article and images!

-James

https://www.rue-morgue.com/cryptic-collectibles-neca-introduces-retro-glow-in-the-dark-universal-monsters-figures/ (https://www.rue-morgue.com/cryptic-collectibles-neca-introduces-retro-glow-in-the-dark-universal-monsters-figures/)

(https://zombie.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2022/09/WolfManAction.jpg)

(https://zombie.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2022/09/FrankAction-scaled.jpg)

(https://zombie.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2022/09/FullFrank-scaled.jpg)

(https://zombie.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2022/09/MummyRedGlow.jpg)

(https://zombie.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2022/09/Carded-Monsters-scaled.jpg)

(https://zombie.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2022/09/Wolfman1-1.jpg)

(https://zombie.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2022/09/Carded-Mummy-1.jpg)
Title: Re: NECA's Retro Glow-in-the-Dark Universal Monsters Figures
Post by: marsattacks666 on September 10, 2022, 10:24:12 AM
The Target in my area only has the Mummy and Wolfman.  Thank you for posting the article.
Title: Re: NECA's Retro Glow-in-the-Dark Universal Monsters Figures
Post by: Lazarus on September 10, 2022, 05:23:27 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 10, 2022, 10:24:12 AM
The Target in my area only has the Mummy and Wolfman.  Thank you for posting the article.

Same here.  I don't think Frank has started hitting just yet.
Title: Re: NECA's Retro Glow-in-the-Dark Universal Monsters Figures
Post by: darkmonkeygod on September 10, 2022, 06:21:48 PM
Quote from: James Burrell on September 10, 2022, 08:48:14 AM
Hope you like the article and images!

LOVE it! Super cool, James, thank you!

Title: Re: NECA's Retro Glow-in-the-Dark Universal Monsters Figures
Post by: James Burrell on September 10, 2022, 08:13:51 PM
You're very welcome!

I love these figures, and am happy I was able to do a piece on them.
Title: Re: NECA's Retro Glow-in-the-Dark Universal Monsters Figures
Post by: James Burrell on September 10, 2022, 08:16:11 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 10, 2022, 10:24:12 AM
The Target in my area only has the Mummy and Wolfman.  Thank you for posting the article.

You're welcome! The Frankenstein Monster figure is fantastic! Hope you find one soon.
Title: Re: NECA's Retro Glow-in-the-Dark Universal Monsters Figures
Post by: James Burrell on September 10, 2022, 08:19:49 PM
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on September 10, 2022, 06:21:48 PM
LOVE it! Super cool, James, thank you!

Thank you very much, darkmonkeygod!
Title: Re: NECA's Retro Glow-in-the-Dark Universal Monsters Figures
Post by: marsattacks666 on September 10, 2022, 08:21:53 PM
Quote from: James Burrell on September 10, 2022, 08:16:11 PM
You're welcome! The Frankenstein Monster figure is fantastic! Hope you find one soon.
I'll be hunting at other Target store.
Title: Re: NECA's Retro Glow-in-the-Dark Universal Monsters Figures
Post by: Count Zachula on September 12, 2022, 04:52:51 PM
Great photos!
Did NECA send you a set or did you find them in the wild?
Title: Re: NECA's Retro Glow-in-the-Dark Universal Monsters Figures
Post by: geezer butler on September 13, 2022, 12:12:31 AM
I'm down 👍
Title: Re: NECA's Retro Glow-in-the-Dark Universal Monsters Figures
Post by: James Burrell on September 13, 2022, 09:41:45 PM
Quote from: Count Zachula on September 12, 2022, 04:52:51 PM
Great photos!
Did NECA send you a set or did you find them in the wild?

Thanks very much, I'm glad you like the photos!

Well, I usually pick up my NECA figures at my local comic shop or from Toys 'r Us (we still have them here in Canada), but as I didn't want to chance these ones selling out locally, I pre-ordered them online. But then NECA very kindly sent me a set which I used here. So, now I'll be able to keep a set still sealed in their cards, like my vintage Remco Mini Monsters.  :D

I can't overstate how great these figures are. My brother (who is three years younger than me), also used to play with the original Remco figures, so I'm thinking to get him a set as well for Christmas. I'm hoping that NECA will put out the remaining three characters (Dracula, the Phantom, and Creature) in this style down the road.

Thanks again!
-James
Title: Re: NECA's Retro Glow-in-the-Dark Universal Monsters Figures
Post by: batgirly on September 20, 2022, 07:02:32 AM
Awesome review and pics James. Posting to show how killer these look with the Remco playcase. Cheers

(https://i.ibb.co/R0MNRWB/Monsters-Neca-Closer.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/ckY7Vth/Monsters-Remco-Closer.jpg)
I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, but I can't link the images here.
Title: Re: NECA's Retro Glow-in-the-Dark Universal Monsters Figures
Post by: Mike Scott on September 20, 2022, 02:50:17 PM
Quote from: batgirly on September 20, 2022, 07:02:32 AM
I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, but I can't link the images here.

You had a page URL.  You need a file URL.  Should end in ".jpg".  Right click on your photo and click "Copy image link".
Title: Re: NECA's Retro Glow-in-the-Dark Universal Monsters Figures
Post by: marsattacks666 on September 20, 2022, 07:07:48 PM
Rad collection.
Title: Re: NECA's Retro Glow-in-the-Dark Universal Monsters Figures
Post by: James Burrell on September 21, 2022, 11:52:31 PM
Quote from: batgirly on September 20, 2022, 07:02:32 AM
Awesome review and pics James. Posting to show how killer these look with the Remco playcase. Cheers

(https://i.ibb.co/R0MNRWB/Monsters-Neca-Closer.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/ckY7Vth/Monsters-Remco-Closer.jpg)
I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, but I can't link the images here.

Thanks so much, batgirly! I'm very happy you like the article.

And great pics, you have an awesome collection! Thanks for posting!

-James