Universal Monster Army

Spirit Stores has this 6', 6" Martian Alien.  You might want to wait for a sale or use a coupon - it is listed for $400.

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HALLOWEEN - Mars Attacks Alien - 6 ft, 6 in - Spirit Halloween Stores, 2023

       
        The Spirit listin:     https://tinyurl.com/26ka3bma

        A YouTube unboxing video:  https://youtu.be/7_TNwxxAtwo

TheMadScientist spotted this new Frankenstein item from Spriit Stores:

Quote from: TheMadScientist on August 06, 2023, 12:29:57 AM
Looked at the Spirit Halloween store online, and they have a few new things. Mainly Frankenstein stuff. Gonna try to go to one by me tomorrow and pick up this Frankenstein doormat that looks pretty cool (https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/frankenstein-doormat-universal-monsters/248670.uts (https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/frankenstein-doormat-universal-monsters/248670.uts)).

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Quote from: Monsters For Sale on August 06, 2023, 01:04:33 AM
TheMadScientist spotted this new Frankenstein item from Spriit Stores:

There is also a 22oz cup and a magnet with the same art.

The cup I saw has a burning windmill in the background. 

Quote from: Lazarus on August 06, 2023, 02:07:24 AM
The cup I saw has a burning windmill in the background.

Same Frankie part of the art, though. Different bkgnd on the magnet, too.

My pics have made the rounds a little, but here they are in one spot. UM and Mars Attacks items that were on the shelf at an Atlanta, GA area Spirit Halloween Store yesterday, Saturday August 5, 2023:


2023 Spirit Halloween UM Bride and Monster tins from Tin Box Co.:



2023 Spirit Halloween UM Bride and Monster socks. The six pack of monsters socks was is available again this year (but not pictured):



2023 Spirit Halloween UM iron-on patch and pin set produced by Bioworld $14.99:



2023 Spirit Halloween UM lanyard:



2023 Spirit Halloween UM Monster keychain:



A very impressive mask display using ToTS Frankie mask and stocking their 2022 latex Monster and Creature masks as well as their amazing plastic Monster mask:



2023 Spirit Halloween UM Monster tumbler:



2023 Spirit Halloween UM Monster door cover:



2023 Spirit Halloween UM Monster doormat:



2023 Spirit Halloween UM Monster magnet:



Same shirt as last year (though none were in stock):



2023 Spirit Halloween Mars Attacks half mask along with the "Crimson Ghost" Misfits mask:



2023 Spirit Halloween Mars Attacks magnet:



2023 Spirit Halloween Mars Attacks snow globe:



2023 Spirit Halloween Mars Attacks tumbler:


One of the UM mugs from the last couple of years - with the same basic design as the t-shirt - was in stock as well.


And one last fun little bit, the Frankenstein's Monster is feature on one of the pay-screens on the card readers:

The Creature pin is OK, but I don't wanna pay 15 bucks for it.

Home Goods is selling a really cool unlicensed 2Ft Frankenstein doll.    My favorite item so far this season.   

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Quote from: Dr.Terror on August 06, 2023, 07:42:34 PM
Home Goods is selling a really cool unlicensed 2Ft Frankenstein doll.    My favorite item so far this season. 

How much was that?

I don't see them on their site.  I'll probably wind up having to get one off eBay.

$40

https://www.athome.com/ty-pennington-halloween-frankenstein-fabric-24/124376403.html?nav=search (https://www.athome.com/ty-pennington-halloween-frankenstein-fabric-24/124376403.html?nav=search)

Quote from: Dr.Terror on August 06, 2023, 09:52:28 PM
$40

https://www.athome.com/ty-pennington-halloween-frankenstein-fabric-24/124376403.html?nav=search (https://www.athome.com/ty-pennington-halloween-frankenstein-fabric-24/124376403.html?nav=search)

Thanks.

I think it looks a little Hammer-ish.

I think he looks like the BOF  poster art mixed with a touch of Glenn..

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                                                           HALLOWEEN - Lowes - 2023

Here's a look at Lowes' lineup for 2023:  https://youtu.be/2dNQ_Oaa2QA

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                                                      HALLOWEEN - Home Depot - 2023

Home Depot's larger animatronics for this year:  https://youtu.be/IFB7LCzu5C0

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                                      London After Midnight - Distortions Unlimited

Pricey but definitely cooler than the generic animatronics from the hardware stores.

         YouTube Video:  https://tinyurl.com/4rtzzyjz

         Distortions Unlimited Catalog Listing:  https://tinyurl.com/4rtzzyjz

(This is listed as "Currently Unavailable" - Not sold out.)

Quote from: Dr.Terror on August 06, 2023, 07:42:34 PM
Home Goods is selling a really cool unlicensed 2Ft Frankenstein doll.    My favorite item so far this season.   

(https://i.postimg.cc/L6FVwf5T/received-957350942048771.jpg)

What are those two things (Wolfman and mummy?) on either side of him?

The Wolfman is a Tskuda Jumbo vinyl figure model kit from the late 80's early 90's.

Mummy is also the Tsukuda kit

Quote from: Dr.Terror on August 09, 2023, 10:15:35 PM
Mummy is also the Tsukuda kit

I couldn't tell from just the arm. Mummy is better than Wolfman in that series in my opinion.

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                                           HALLOWEEN - Leatherface - Party City, 2023

Party City's 2023 Leatherface Animatronic:  https://youtu.be/Ygpdxb7Mm1w

I think the face is the best of the several models out this year.  The chainsaw certainly looks better than the undersized, bright yellow one that we saw on another store's version.

They have a Leatherface in the suit at Spirit.  They didn't have an open one, but the picture doesn't look too bad.  I love the Killer Klowns Slim they have this year, he's massive.  And the Martian is cool, but I do think he's way too big.

We went to the first Spirit of the year today.  They have another logo shirt this year with a licensed slasher, and it's Sam from Trick r' Treat.  Finding a Ghostface logo shirt for my brother last year was a massive pain in the ass, and I'm not looking forward to doing that again.  But it'sone of my brother's favorite horror characters, as was Ghostface, so it looks like the hunt is on again.  Unless it appears on the website.

New limited number 4k set.
Can be preorder on Amazon
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Universal Classic Monsters Limited Edition Collection - 4K Ultra HD + Digital [4K UHD] https://a.co/d/1HPl3uZ (https://a.co/d/1HPl3uZ)

Not a fan of the design, and blu ray is the last stop for me on these classics until I expire.

A visit to another Spirit Halloween location yielded a few new results and here they are:


2023 Spirit Halloween Universal Monsters display (after I gave it some help).



The display before after I gave it some help. ;D




2023 Spirit Halloween Universal Monsters Invisible Man costume, which I think is pretty neat.



2023 Spirit Halloween UM Cosmetic Kit Frankenstein's Monster



2023 Spirit Halloween UM Cosmetic Kit Bride of Frankenstein



2023 Spirit Halloween Universal Monsters wall art, front and back.






2022 Spirit Halloween UM throw blanket which I saw for the first time in person.



2022 Spirit Halloween UM sock set - these might have premiered in 2021, but I think it was last year.



2022 Spirit Halloween UM tee actually in stock.



2022 Spirit Halloween koock off Frankie sidestepper. Pretty sure that had these last year.


2023 Spirit Halloween Mars Attacks animatronic Martian. It looks pretty good in person.




2023 Spirit Halloween Mars Attacks sticker



2023 Spirit Halloween Frankenstein's Monster storefront window display.

That IM costume is pretty cool!  :)

Everyone should start buying the Universal Monsters mask before they are gone......gone.......going.

Yea. Gonna need that IM jacket

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The door cover is great

Quote from: marsattacks666 on August 21, 2023, 12:00:30 AM
Everyone should start buying the Universal Monsters mask before they are gone......gone.......going.

They made TONS of it.  Stuff will be hanging around for yeard.

Quote from: Dr.Terror on August 21, 2023, 10:41:06 AM
Stuff will be hanging around for yeard.

Will TOTS be able to sell their old merch after their license runs out?

Quote from: Mike Scott on August 21, 2023, 01:02:30 PM
Will TOTS be able to sell their old merch after their license runs out?

No, but Spirit could buy the stock and sell them next year.

Quote from: Mike Scott on August 21, 2023, 01:02:30 PM
Will TOTS be able to sell their old merch after their license runs out?

While contract terms can be as varied as there are individual contracts, typically there is a sell-off period at the expiration of a license. In my experience it's often of 90 days. Once that sell-off period ends, the ex-licensee is no longer allowed to sell the product and there are typically contractual provisions for destruction.

That license end date has no effect at all on merchandise that has already been sold to other entities, meaning - and John Pertwee has mentioned Spirit as an example - any third party could continue to sell the product until it sells through, even an individual collector.

Quote from: John Pertwee on August 21, 2023, 01:36:29 PM
No, but Spirit could buy the stock and sell them next year.

Absolutely, Spirit could consider investing in the stock and potentially capitalize on selling them next year. It's a strategic way to turn this Halloween-themed excitement into a smart financial move. 🎃📈

Welcome to the UMA, racsfear!  :)

Morris Costumes and similar places will most likely get stock and  will be selling them for years until its gone.   

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BRIDE - Figure - Mold-A-Rama - Universal Studios - Florida theme park, 2023

This was obviously introduced for the 2023 Halloween Horror Nights, but it is already showing up on eBay.

By-the-way, Universal has raised the price of their Mold-A-Rama figures to $8.00 this year.

And a Mummy

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The Mummy Moldy is on eBay in the same price range.  I guess the Frank and Creature sold well last year.

Too bad Universal didn't insist on more detailed figures.  These really could have been a lot nicer.  Something even die-hard collectors would have wanted.

Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 01, 2023, 12:24:15 AM
The Mummy Moldy

Don't you mean moldy mummy?

Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 01, 2023, 12:24:15 AM
These really could have been a lot nicer. 

Creature is not bad. Bride just looks vague!

The original Frank is rather crude.  Im glad they are staying that style.   Any more detail and it loses its charm.

https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/frankenstein-t-shirt-universal-monsters/249464.uts?Extid=sf_froogle&utm_medium=PaidSocial&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=Ecom-Shopping&utm_inex=e&utm_term=StoreLicens&utm_content=universalmonsters&fbclid=IwAR21eNtygoaU8vgnspFf6ESG0uLP9TaQSaMtYwhaRq7oLC19WfcL55Egs8M_aem_AZE2B4sqVODqWSfxuyN_nJE46yowuiPlAPWZ7-C3hnGjCvqNTSbzmBDTzYjTlR0rwDxUEg7AV4GZaKZjhbTO31uX (https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/frankenstein-t-shirt-universal-monsters/249464.uts?Extid=sf_froogle&utm_medium=PaidSocial&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=Ecom-Shopping&utm_inex=e&utm_term=StoreLicens&utm_content=universalmonsters&fbclid=IwAR21eNtygoaU8vgnspFf6ESG0uLP9TaQSaMtYwhaRq7oLC19WfcL55Egs8M_aem_AZE2B4sqVODqWSfxuyN_nJE46yowuiPlAPWZ7-C3hnGjCvqNTSbzmBDTzYjTlR0rwDxUEg7AV4GZaKZjhbTO31uX)

Looks like Spirit has a new Glenn Strange Frankenstein shirt this year.  Have not seen this in store, unfortunately.  Just the group shirt they had last year.  I might order this bad boy.

Here is a picture of the 2023 Mold-A-Ramas from another eBay listing:

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                     http://tinyurl.com/5n7bwpbu

Looks like the Bride might come in two different colors - But how about the extra detail?

Kohls has a lot of Halloween shirts on their site.  And a good number of UM shirts among them.  You do have to dig a bit for some of them though.

https://m.kohls.com/catalog/mens-graphic-tees-halloween-tops-clothing.jsp?CN=Gender:Mens+Silhouette:Graphic%20Tees+Occasion:Halloween+Category:Tops+Department:Clothing&icid=mensgraphictees-VN-halloween (https://m.kohls.com/catalog/mens-graphic-tees-halloween-tops-clothing.jsp?CN=Gender:Mens+Silhouette:Graphic%20Tees+Occasion:Halloween+Category:Tops+Department:Clothing&icid=mensgraphictees-VN-halloween)

Quote from: Lazarus on September 05, 2023, 10:56:18 PM
Kohls has a lot of Halloween shirts on their site.  And a good number of UM shirts among them.  You do have to dig a bit for some of them though. ... 

Try this:  https://tinyurl.com/5n8sups3

Who needs some monster shoes to wear to breakfast?
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https://www.crocs.com/c/collections/cereal?clickid=VouVzazwZxyPWeNS1tw%3AG27YUkFy5N2tU1xqQ40&irgwc=1&adid=aff_impact_US_454865_x_x_256050_256050_x_x_256050_x (https://www.crocs.com/c/collections/cereal?clickid=VouVzazwZxyPWeNS1tw%3AG27YUkFy5N2tU1xqQ40&irgwc=1&adid=aff_impact_US_454865_x_x_256050_256050_x_x_256050_x)

I'd never been in a HomeGoods before today, and I have to saw their Halloween selection is kind of awesome.  I got a big ceramic bowl with a cool ghost tesselation on it, and a neat cartoony skull figural mug for like $20.  I'm probably gonna go back and get a couple other things.  The less practical decorations might not be something I go for, but they're certainly plentiful.  They had a big ceramic Frankenstein Head styled like a candy bucket that I might go back for soon.

Quote from: Lazarus on September 08, 2023, 09:16:36 PM
I'd never been in a HomeGoods before ...  ...They had a big ceramic Frankenstein Head styled like a candy bucket that I might go back for soon. 

Picture, please.

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Heres one.  It's a little cartoony.  It doesn't show how large it is.  It's pretty good size though.  The handle is a metal loop.

Not so awful for a candy dish.

The stuff they had was all pretty copyright safe.  They had some licensed Disney stuff but the rest was generic spooky stuff like spiders , haunted houses, witches, and loooots of skeletons and pumpkins.

Thankfully I like that stuff.

At Walmart:

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At Redbubble:

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But there are so many absolutely wonderful Halloween pillowcases and pillows in all kinds of stores!

8)

Coming in October, 2023:

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CREATURE - Halloween Treat Bucket - Trick or Treat Studios, October, 2023


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FRANKENSTEIN - Halloween Treat Bucket - Trick or Treat Studios, October, 2023

These are described as being 9 inches tall.  I hope that doesn't include the handle.

Big Bad Toy Store is taking pre-orders.  I ordered a Frank from them because their shipping is only $4.00.

        https://tinyurl.com/4wme7eaz

Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 13, 2023, 04:43:29 PM
I hope that doesn't include the handle.

Shirley, not!

Quote from: Mike Scott on September 13, 2023, 05:03:11 PM
Shirley, not! 

Those M&M-looking candies seem kinda large next to the bucket.

And don't call me...   I'll call you.

They're just imposed on a back drop, unfortunately.  They're probably rushing like crazy to get these ready and sold before the licensed end.  Didn't bother to get staged photos.

Quote from: Lazarus on September 13, 2023, 09:30:55 PM
They're just imposed on a back drop, unfortunately. 

Yeah, you're right!

I bought a cat skull mask basically identical to this one yesterday for $9.99 at my neighbourhood Shoppers Drug Mart:

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It's both light and airy and thus ideal for greeting tricksters at the door on Halloween.

hmjfym

The Don Post Fu Manchu mask I've been using is rather heavy and wearing it for longer periods of time can become unpleasant.

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Here's a picture of The MAN wearing it:

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cl:)

That's a cool skull mask. 

Quote from: Hepcat on September 15, 2023, 10:30:48 AM
I bought a cat skull mask basically identical to this one yesterday for $9.99 at my neighbourhood Shoppers Drug Mart:

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I'm glad it includes the ear bones. Those are typically missing from most cat skeletons I've seen.

Quote from: Haunted hearse on September 17, 2023, 11:37:45 PM
I'm glad it includes the ear bones. Those are typically missing from most cat skeletons I've seen.

Yeah, but they left out the whisker bones.

Quote from: Haunted hearse on September 17, 2023, 11:37:45 PMI'm glad it includes the ear bones. Those are typically missing from most cat skeletons I've seen.

It's that attention to detail that takes it over the top.

;D

It's a demon cat - they have ear bones. 

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                    HALLOWEEN - Halloween House - Merry Hill Shopping Centre, Brierley Hill - UK - 2023

Interesting visit to a Halloween store in the UK.  Looks like they are really adopting our weird American ways.

                 https://youtu.be/Vkjclss9w04

These vinyl Halloween bags at Dollarama provide a very viable alternative to pillow cases:

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I wish that bags of this size and quality had been available during my peak trick or treating days sixty years ago!

tynhrt

On Kijiji:

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But only for hardcore Halloween enthusiasts! Dilettantes need not apply.

;)

Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 13, 2023, 04:43:29 PM
Coming in October, 2023:

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CREATURE - Halloween Treat Bucket - Trick or Treat Studios, October, 2023


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FRANKENSTEIN - Halloween Treat Bucket - Trick or Treat Studios, October, 2023

These are described as being 9 inches tall.  I hope that doesn't include the handle.

Big Bad Toy Store is taking pre-orders.  I ordered a Frank from them because their shipping is only $4.00.

        https://tinyurl.com/4wme7eaz

I thought Trick or Treat studios lost the Universal license?

Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 27, 2023, 11:14:33 PM
I thought Trick or Treat studios lost the Universal license? 

They have it 'til the end of the year.  These must have been in the works for some time.  Kind of a nice last gasp product.

I think these are the prizes of 2023 Halloween.  (Too bad there couldn't have been a Wolf Man and Mummy.)

I just want a camera in the room with the guy that was getting these made when he is told they're killing the license for (at least) two properties he's putting pails together for and he has to get them out before the end of the year.  I'm sure that was a day.

Both of these Classic Monsters pails have sold out at TOTS.

Quote from: MrDark1 on September 28, 2023, 08:02:44 PM
Both of these Classic Monsters pails have sold out at TOTS.

I wonder how many they made?  If production was cut short, they could be expensive items in future years.

It begins:

         https://tinyurl.com/2enndvjy

Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 28, 2023, 11:02:06 PM
It begins:

         https://tinyurl.com/2enndvjy

Good grief. :blank:

Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 28, 2023, 11:02:06 PM
It begins:

If they are on eBay, I should be getting mine, soon, I hope?

Quote from: Mike Scott on September 29, 2023, 12:33:46 AM
If they are on eBay, I should be getting mine, soon, I hope?

They are selling based on their receipt for a "pre-order".  They don't have it yet.

I checked with Big Bad Toy Store.  They are sold out of their allotted Creature pails but are still taking orders for their Frankenstein pails.  (Their items usually arrive a bit later than the ones directly from the manufacturer.)

I probably should have bought a half dozen Creature pails to use in future toy swaps.  I KNOW they are all going to sell fast.  He is extremely popular in Japan.

Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 29, 2023, 12:37:22 AMThey are selling based on their receipt for a "pre-order".  They don't have it yet.

So ridiculous!

::)

Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 29, 2023, 12:37:22 AM
They are sold out of their allotted Creature pails but are still taking orders for their Frankenstein pails.

I assume you ordered a Frank. (Don't recall if you posted on it.)

Quote from: Mike Scott on September 29, 2023, 01:12:44 AM
I assume you ordered a Frank. (Don't recall if you posted on it.)

I ordered September 13th, the same day time I learned of them through a Monsters In Motion e-mail.  I was sure these would sell out and, since T-o-T Studios was losing the license next year, they would not be re-issuing them.

Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 29, 2023, 01:23:43 AM

I ordered September 13th, the same day time I learned of them through a Monsters In Motion e-mail. 

I guess I do remember that.

I hope tots will follow up on these popular pails with their Chaney license, and Lugosi brand.
Not sure if this lawsuit will affect those estates too, they have their own continuous legal battles with Uni it seems anyways.

I'm dreaming of Wolf Man, Phantom, Mummy, and Dracula pails, that would be cool !
Though from what I hear, with lawsuit, Uni plans to start making products 'in house' for release.
Now that is Scary- not just a Halloween scare, but for all seasons!

Quote from: MrDark1 on September 29, 2023, 10:47:15 AM
I hope tots will follow up on these popular pails with their Chaney license, and Lugosi brand.
Not sure if this lawsuit will affect those estates too, they have their own continuous legal battles with Uni it seems anyways.

I'm dreaming of Wolf Man, Phantom, Mummy, and Dracula pails, that would be cool !
Though from what I hear, with lawsuit, Uni plans to start making products 'in house' for release.
Now that is Scary- not just a Halloween scare, but for all seasons!

I was absolutely enamored with their Universal mini busts. It's awful that those are now over, without Dracula and Bride. Was hoping for at least 8 characters to round them out. :'(

Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 29, 2023, 11:33:37 AM
I was absolutely enamored with their Universal mini busts. It's awful that those are now over, without Dracula and Bride. Was hoping for at least 8 characters to round them out. :'(

You can still get the Dracula Bust/Ornament:

       https://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=36562.msg619030#msg619030

Yeah, I ordered that one, but it doesn't match the others. :'(

Stopped in Five Below and found this packet of posters

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I've checked every 5 Below near me.  No luck so far.

RSVLTS has some new Universal Monsters shirts. Pricey, but I like a couple of the designs: https://www.rsvlts.com/collections/universal-monsters (https://www.rsvlts.com/collections/universal-monsters)

(https://www.rsvlts.com/cdn/shop/files/universal-monsters-short-sleeve-shirt-xs-universal-monsters-fluorescent-frights-kunuflex-short-sleeve-shirt-36232217264286.jpg?v=1696258898&width=1440)
(https://www.rsvlts.com/cdn/shop/files/universal-monsters-short-sleeve-shirt-xs-universal-monsters-heads-of-horror-kunuflex-short-sleeve-shirt-36232210776222.jpg?v=1696259434&width=1440)

The monsters Go To Hawaii.

The Brookfield Zoo is issuing new 5⅜" Mold-A-Rama Standing Frankenstein figures for 2023.

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Mold-A-Rama - Standing Frankenstein - 5⅜ in. - Blue - (Navy) - Brookfield Zoo, 2023

Also:  The Chicago Museum of Science and Indistry has issued a Slightly lighter Green than the one made at Brookfield Zoo last year.

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Mold-A-Rama - Standing Frankenstein - 5⅜ in. - Green - (Kelly) - Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, 2023


Can't make it to the Chicago area?  Here is a reliable eBay seller who is selling them at a reasonable price.

                https://tinyurl.com/54d3hxvv

I've bought from him the last two years.

Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 05, 2023, 05:41:00 PM
The Brookfield Zoo is issuing new 5½" Mold-A-Rama Standing Frankenstein figures for 2023.

New sculpt/mold?

Quote from: Mike Scott on October 05, 2023, 06:01:38 PM
New sculpt/mold?

These were being sold previous to the Universal Studios edition and lack the Universal name on the base.

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                                          FRANKENSTEIN - Mold-A-Rama - Zoo Miniatures - 5⅜"

       Grey - Milwaukee Zoo, 2020
       Orange - Brookfield Zoo, 2021
       Green (Dark) - Brookfield Zoo, 2022

Shown here with a few vintage 7" examples.

THEY ARE AWAILABLE ONLY DURING THE HALLOWEEN SEASON EACH YEAR

Fright Rags is releasing 32 oz plastic cups Tuesday with the Universal Monsters and Munsters: https://www.fright-rags.com/blogs/news/october-2023-prevues-of-coming-attractions (https://www.fright-rags.com/blogs/news/october-2023-prevues-of-coming-attractions)

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0993/9968/files/1023-Prevues-SouvenirCups.jpg?v=1696618459)

Quote from: TheMadScientist on October 06, 2023, 03:26:12 PM
Fright Rags is releasing 32 oz plastic cups Tuesday with the Universal Monsters and Munsters: ... 

I gave them my email and they sent me a discount code for 10% off, good for the next 7 days.

They also requested a cell number, but I didn't give them one and still got the discount code.

I want that Creature cup! I hope you don't have to buy the whole set.

Man those look Great!  I almost didn't read these postings, figuring these were going to be more generic art-very surprised to see true classic likeness art on these that is gorgeous!

This art looks so good, I'd prefer it on posters, but these looks so good I must add them to the collection.

Quote from: Mike Scott on October 06, 2023, 04:39:10 PM
I want that Creature cup! I hope you don't have to buy the whole set.

I was thinking the same thing about a Frankenstein cup.

And I wish they had gone with a 44 oz cup instead of the 32 oz.

I hope they don't cost 25 bucks and another 10 for shipping.  :(

They should have been emblazoned with a Pepsi logo on the back and sold in 7-11 Stores or in any major cinema chain.

The other 32oz cups they have are only $7.00!  :)

Quote from: Mike Scott on October 06, 2023, 06:09:35 PM
The other 32oz cups they have are only $7.00!  :) 

They are light enough that shipping shouldn't be too awful.

Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 06, 2023, 06:12:06 PM
They are light enough that shipping shouldn't be too awful.

Unless they have a one-size-fits-all shipping charge.

That's why I said "should".

I put one cup in the cart and shipping is $4.xx ... Shipping for four cups is $12..

Can't wait till Tuesday!  :)

Take note: Only Frankenstein and the Creature have the Universal Monsters logo. Dracula is licensed through Lugosi and Wolfman through Chaney Enterprises. Interesting.

Just got a shipping notice for the Trick or Treat Studios Creature and Frank pails, and 2 Misfits masks!

Just got my TOTS shipping notice as well!

Quote from: TheMadScientist on October 06, 2023, 10:34:51 PM
Just got my TOTS shipping notice as well!

Me too!

Also just bought the new Creature cup. 12 bucks and change.
https://www.fright-rags.com/ (https://www.fright-rags.com/)

Quote from: TheMadScientist on October 06, 2023, 03:26:12 PM
Fright Rags is releasing 32 oz plastic cups Tuesday with the Universal Monsters and Munsters: https://www.fright-rags.com/blogs/news/october-2023-prevues-of-coming-attractions (https://www.fright-rags.com/blogs/news/october-2023-prevues-of-coming-attractions)

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0993/9968/files/1023-Prevues-SouvenirCups.jpg?v=1696618459)

Dracula, Frankenstein, Wolfman, Creature for me.

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            FRANKENSTEIN - Cup - 32 oz. - Fright Rags, 2023


Just ordered my Frankenstein cup.  It was $11.35 total with my 10% off code.  All they required was my email so they could send me notices of future releases.  (I can always unsubscribe if they don't continue making Universal Monster items.)

They also have The Munsters and Sam from Trick 'r Treat.

             https://tinyurl.com/mr3yvjzw

You can use code WELCOME20 for 20% off your Fright Rags Monster Cups order.

Quote from: SpeedierThantheGrave on October 10, 2023, 09:45:21 PM
You can use code WELCOME20 for 20% off your Fright Rags Monster Cups order.

They raised it to 20%?

Oh well, my cup is already ordered.

Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 10, 2023, 09:47:56 PM
They raised it to 20%?

Oh well, my cup is already ordered.

I poked around online before finalizing my order.

I might have saved 2 bucks. I guess that won't break me.  ;D

Quote from: SpeedierThantheGrave on October 02, 2023, 09:38:03 PM
Stopped in Five Below and found this packet of posters

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I hit up 3 Five Belows in my travels yesterday and still haven't seen these. Were they in the Halloween section or by the posters?

Fright Rags notified me that my Frankenstein cup has shipped.

These are shipping from Rochester, New York and I am in California.  Guess that means troops on the East Coast will be getting theirs before me.

But, at least they are on the way.

Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 11, 2023, 11:40:46 AM
Fright Rags notified me that my Frankenstein cup has shipped.

These are shipping from Rochester, New York and I am in California.  Guess that means troops on the East Coast will be getting theirs before me.

But, at least they are on the way.

I got my shipping notice also. I really wish these had been glass rather than plastic, but I will take what I can get.

Quote from: MadCow on October 11, 2023, 06:41:39 AM
I hit up 3 Five Belows in my travels yesterday and still haven't seen these. Were they in the Halloween section or by the posters?

Layout might vary by store, but these were in an aisle shared with the Halloween pet stuff, and amongst the NBC merch.  I've seen them in two stores in this location.  If you can't find them, I picked up a couple extras tonight, I'll send you one.

(https://i.imgur.com/WxKWdwA.jpg)

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Quote from: SpeedierThantheGrave on October 11, 2023, 10:04:19 PM
Layout might vary by store,

Was that the only UM thing they had?

Quote from: Mike Scott on October 11, 2023, 10:32:54 PM
Was that the only UM thing they had?

This was the only thing I noticed, and I found the first one on accident.  In the same box they also had a horror set, with The Exorcist, IT, Friday 13th, Lost Boys, etc...

Got the Fright Rags Creature in today's mail.  :)

Quote from: Dr.Terror on August 29, 2023, 09:25:29 AM
Morris Costumes and similar places will most likely get stock and  will be selling them for years until its gone.

It's quite common for costume shops and retailers like Morris Costumes to stock and sell items for an extended period, especially when it comes to popular or seasonal products like costumes. They often keep inventory available until it's sold out, and this can indeed span multiple years. This practice allows people to access a variety of costume options and ensures that they have choices for various occasions. So, if you're looking for a particular costume or item, there's a good chance that you may find it available at these stores for some time.

Welcome to the UMA, rutherkip!  :)

From Paragon at my local Freshco supermarket and on Amazon:

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Four weirdly shaped books, four masks, one "board" game and three trick or treating bags!

8)

McDonalds has new Halloween Happy Meal Buckets. Looks like there's a purple vampire (with a witches hat top which is odd), white mummy, green Frankenstein or orange Jack o'Lantern:

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/8pUAAOSwpwRlLA-d/s-l1600.png)

Quote from: TheMadScientist on October 21, 2023, 11:26:21 AM
McDonalds has new Halloween Happy Meal Buckets. Looks like there's a purple vampire (with a witches hat top which is odd), white mummy, green Frankenstein or orange Jack o'Lantern: ... 

If they can give these out, why can't the go back to giving out little monster toys for Halloween?

Quote from: TheMadScientist on October 21, 2023, 11:26:21 AM
McDonalds has new Halloween Happy Meal Buckets. Looks like there's a purple vampire (with a witches hat top which is odd), white mummy, green Frankenstein or orange Jack o'Lantern:

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/8pUAAOSwpwRlLA-d/s-l1600.png)

Lol for some odd reason orange is a "skelton" this year

Haven't seen this posted. Just saw at Spirit Halloween locally. Naturally both were broken and didn't light up

https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/4-ft-light-up-hanging-vintage-monster-decorations/225819.uts (https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/4-ft-light-up-hanging-vintage-monster-decorations/225819.uts)

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcRn3dl6rwvd9jv0CGP1Fjr8ZwFTk4wqzUF9Fs351bV69y0XP01_Stau_y0rp40P4rQrV84rTkcC5eVnSXs4XxEOWG2yMwad)

Quote from: Mcfly22 on October 23, 2023, 09:18:04 AM
Haven't seen this posted. Just saw at Spirit Halloween locally. Naturally both were broken and didn't light up

Spirit has had those for a couple of years now. I wonder if the ones you are seeing are just old stock?

They tend to have things for a few Halloweens unless they're really hot items.  Wouldn't surprise me if these were holdovers from last year at all.

So...  What "New For Halloween" item was the star of 2023?

I think the Frankenstein and Creature Candy pails qualify for serious consideration.


What are your thoughts?

Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 02, 2023, 04:37:53 AM
I think the Frankenstein and Creature Candy pails qualify for serious consideration.

Halloween wise? Yeah.

Those pails don't say "Halloween!" to me as much as bags with more traditional Halloween imagery like on this pillow:

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Pillowcase_waYrWEMLphSVY9DaXHpDRH.PNG)

I bought a huge bag at Dollarama with a hissing cat in a spooky setting for the two year old daughter of the postman down the street. The bag was bigger than she was but she seemed more enthralled with it than with the treats she was getting. She refused to let her mother carry it for her and dragged it up the stairs by herself.

cl:)

Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 02, 2023, 04:37:53 AM
So...  What "New For Halloween" item was the star of 2023?

I think the Frankenstein and Creature Candy pails qualify for serious consideration.

What are your thoughts?

This is been such an amazing year to be a monster lover, and with the scheduled NECA Creature figure releasing this season, you would think nothing would be closer to my heart but... the Trick or Treat Studios Creature candy pail is something I've dreamt of since I was five. It's simply perfect, and that it was a surprise release, limited, shipped in time for Halloween, and was only $20... how much more can a dream come true? It's probably toy of the year for me, which I understand might seem crazed given everything that goes into creating something like the NECA figures, but the heart wants what the heart wants, and ToTS won mine with their Creature from the Black Lagoon candy pail.

Quote from: darkmonkeygod on November 02, 2023, 11:54:42 AM
... the Trick or Treat Studios Creature candy pail is something I've dreamt of since I was five. It's simply perfect, and that it was a surprise release, limited, shipped in time for Halloween, and was only $20...

The Creature pail is the star to me.  It seemed to come out of nowhere.  There are so few Creature items. And from a company that is losing its Universal license at the end of the year.  The handsome Karloff Frankenstein pail comes in second.

Toys are year-round, but items made strictly for Halloween are much scarcer.  I hope next year brings some Universal Monsters Halloween decorations. 

This first year of pails was definitely a show stopper.  Creature, Frank, AND the Halloween lll masks?  That's one hell of a launch.  Technically I think the Halloween 1978 pail was their first, and that is also a very cool one, but these made it.  Hoping we get a Wolf Man, Phantom and a Dracula since they still have Karloff and Chaney likenesses and they seem to be able to get around that stuff now. 

Quote from: Lazarus on November 02, 2023, 01:44:41 PM
This first year of pails was definitely a show stopper.  Creature, Frank, AND the Halloween lll masks?  That's one hell of a launch.  Technically I think the Halloween 1978 pail was their first, and that is also a very cool one, but these made it.  Hoping we get a Wolf Man, Phantom and a Dracula since they still have Karloff and Chaney likenesses and they seem to be able to get around that stuff now.

And maybe a Chaney Mummy?

My choice

(https://i.postimg.cc/L6FVwf5T/received-957350942048771.jpg)

I got one of those.  He does look better in person.

Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 02, 2023, 12:29:40 PM
There are so few Creature items.

Really? Seems like I've gotten a lot of Creature stuff the last few years.

Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 02, 2023, 03:37:47 PM
And maybe a Chaney Mummy?

Wasn't Kharis a full mask because Lon didn't want to do the long makeup times?  They might not get away with that one.

Quote from: Mike Scott on November 02, 2023, 05:33:28 PM
Really? Seems like I've gotten a lot of Creature stuff the last few years.

Yeah, there is never a shortage of Creech stuff.

Quote from: Dr.Terror on November 02, 2023, 08:49:07 PM
Yeah, there is never a shortage of Creech stuff.

Maybe it was a sarcastic comment?  ;D

Quote from: Dr.Terror on November 02, 2023, 04:44:23 PM
My choice

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I missed the original post for this one-- what are the details?

Quote from: AndyFish on November 03, 2023, 09:47:25 AM
I missed the original post for this one-- what are the details? 

Two-foot-tall figure with wires inside for limited positioning.

Sold by Home Goods:  https://www.homegoods.com/locator (https://www.homegoods.com/locator)

Find a nearby store - or order online, if they have any left.

Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 02, 2023, 12:29:40 PM
The Creature pail is the star to me.  It seemed to come out of nowhere.  There are so few Creature items. And from a company that is losing its Universal license at the end of the year.  The handsome Karloff Frankenstein pail comes in second.

Toys are year-round, but items made strictly for Halloween are much scarcer.  I hope next year brings some Universal Monsters Halloween decorations.

I agree, and include both Frankenstein Karloff, and Creature pails as Treats of this Halloween season.
Also the Karloff injection 1/2 mask, for its top notch construction, and durable heft, adding to this years Halloween fears, er uh cheers.

Was this mask released in any other color other than green?
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Quote from: MrDark1 on November 05, 2023, 03:09:55 AM

...  Also the Karloff injection 1/2 mask, for its top notch construction, and durable heft, adding to this years Halloween fears, er uh cheers. ... 

That mask IS a handsome issue.  I like that it is so thick and rugged.  Even though it is big enough to be worn comfortably by an adult, mine will a wall hanger.[/list]

Quote from: Lazarus on November 02, 2023, 08:14:04 PM
Wasn't Kharis a full mask because Lon didn't want to do the long makeup times?  They might not get away with that one.

Don't follow you here.  I don't believe it matters.  As I understand it, Pierce made the mask for long shots, and quick turn around scenes, (saving Uni $$, though they claimed he never did).  Otherwise Chaney Jr was made up for the part. Per ruling of CA courts the families share equal rights to image in, and out of make up.  The mask is Chaney's image, they are cleared to use it.

The estates are currently exorcising their granted rights and is why we are seeing Chaney Ent items licensed from them, and Lugosi estate, and Witches Dungeon, the Hull heirs for Super 7 Werewolf London figure.  Hope the Strange heirs do the same, more goodies to collect.

So we could see monster pails of Chaney Mummy, Phantom, Frankenstein, Wolf Man, Lugosi Dracula, Strange monster, Hull Werewolf...Uni can still share in this, but appears to not want this.
As far as I've gleamed, Uni claims ownership of the Post Halloween III masks they used in movie.
That's why TOT is in courts now, and it's monster license ended.  Hope they work it all out, and get back to releasing monsters upon us.

Quote from: Lazarus on November 02, 2023, 08:14:04 PM
Wasn't Kharis a full mask because Lon didn't want to do the long makeup times?  They might not get away with that one.

Yes.  By Curse it was just a mask.    Its a mask, but it's still Lons face.

I changed my mind.  These are my favorite items this year.  3ft hanging decorations sold exclusively at  The Big W in Australia.    About 3ft tall with wire in the arns. 


(https://i.postimg.cc/DZPXdWCV/received-1251800598828892.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/x8jbs07X/received-347243731184817.jpg)     

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I'm afraid the green coat has finally won.  :(

Quote from: Mike Scott on November 06, 2023, 05:48:09 PM
I'm afraid the green coat has finally won.  :(

They are 3d interpretation of style guide art.   Drac's sculptor put some Logosi in there with the hairline and eyebrow which oddly makes him the best of the 3.   Strange they chose Mummy instead of Wolfman.   Big W had a bunch of stuff based on that art.   Same artwork the Imperial jigglers were based on.    Paper plates and other party stuff.  Also ceramic mugs , snow globes.   All based 9n that art.   No Creech.        These were the only toy like items.

Quote from: Dr.Terror on November 06, 2023, 05:34:56 PM
I changed my mind.  These are my favorite items this year.  3ft hanging decorations sold exclusively at  The Big W in Australia.    About 3ft tall with wire in the arns. 


(https://i.postimg.cc/DZPXdWCV/received-1251800598828892.jpg)

How would a person go about buying one of these in the U.S.?  Do you have a link?



This didn't work for me - But it looks like they had few things for Halloween:
 
               https://www.bigw.com.au/brands/universal-monsters

Sadly Big W does not ship international.   There was an aussie seller on ebay that had them in a lot with a bunch of other stuff from Big W.    I asked  if they'd sell to me separately.

Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 03, 2023, 09:52:20 AM
Two-foot-tall figure with wires inside for limited positioning.

Sold by Home Goods:  https://www.homegoods.com/locator (https://www.homegoods.com/locator)

Find a nearby store - or order online, if they have any left.

Oh I think he was from At Home.  Looks like they are out online so can't check stores inventory from there unfortunately.

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Well, it's a little late, but Mondo put up preorders for a new CFTBL print:

https://mondoshop.com/products/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-poster-4 (https://mondoshop.com/products/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-poster-4)

(https://mondoshop.com/cdn/shop/products/Allison_Creatue.from.the.Black.Lagoon_REG_large_1.jpg?v=1697214190&width=2000)

"Julia"?

Quote from: segeorge on November 14, 2023, 11:49:51 AM
"Julia"?

That was the name she was using then.  Either she or the studio changed it to Julie for her later films.

Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 14, 2023, 01:23:54 PM
That was the name she was using then.  Either she or the studio changed it to Julie for her later films.

She made one more movie, as Julia, after CFTBL.