Earliest entry we've had for a Halloween season. (Thanks, zombiehorror.)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53586499689_d91db3161a_o.jpg)
Home Depot Frankenstein Animatronic: http://www.youtube.com/shorts/5n37AQ-M-Lc?feature=share
And in case you missed it, there's a Nosferatu this year too but you can't see the face in any of the videos/photos I've seen.
Thinking of getting one, Adam?
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 13, 2024, 08:48:13 PM
Thinking of getting one, Adam?
Possibly. It looks like it might be better than the Spirit Halloween figure from some years ago.
I have to see the actual piece in person and up close first.
How well do these soft rubber animatronic faces hold up over time?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on March 13, 2024, 09:02:59 PM
How well do these soft rubber animatronic faces hold up over time?
If they're anything like masks, you gotta keep them out of the UV rays.
Here's a peek at Nosferatu
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11FD61Qe2tzMVf0_L615d4_YBCvTlpFNw/view?usp=drivesdk (https://drive.google.com/file/d/11FD61Qe2tzMVf0_L615d4_YBCvTlpFNw/view?usp=drivesdk)
Quote from: zombiehorror on March 14, 2024, 06:48:05 PM
Here's a peek at Nosferatu
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11FD61Qe2tzMVf0_L615d4_YBCvTlpFNw/view?usp=drivesdk (https://drive.google.com/file/d/11FD61Qe2tzMVf0_L615d4_YBCvTlpFNw/view?usp=drivesdk)
I can't play the video.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on March 14, 2024, 06:50:54 PM
I can't play the video.
I get a picture of a skeleton arm. ;D
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53588859354_a11fdf5445_o.jpg)
FRANKENSTEIN - Animatronic - 7 ft. - Home Depot, 2024
"Drawing inspiration from the beloved classic version of the legendary monster, the all-new 7-Foot Frankenstein is equipped with servo motos for life-like movement in the arms and facial features. Fully licensed from Universal, it features iconic lines from the Frankenstein movie to truly bring the monster to life."
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53588556521_1992d3c8f4_o.jpg)
HALLOWEEN - Skeleton and Dog Animatronics - Home Depot, 2024
Home Depot says they will "update" their 12 ft. human skeleton and add a 5 ft. tall, 7 ft. long canine companion for Halloween, 2024.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on March 14, 2024, 06:50:54 PM
I can't play the video.
It's a photo; not sure why you can't view it?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on March 14, 2024, 10:52:19 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53588859354_a11fdf5445_o.jpg)
FRANKENSTEIN - Animatronic - 7 ft. - Home Depot, 2024
"Drawing inspiration from the beloved classic version of the legendary monster, the all-new 7-Foot Frankenstein is equipped with servo motos for life-like movement in the arms and facial features. Fully licensed from Universal, it features iconic lines from the Frankenstein movie to truly bring the monster to life."
Wonder how much they'll run. I think the nightmare, Halloween, IT, ones were 300$?
Quote from: zombiehorror on March 15, 2024, 05:28:15 AM
It's a photo; not sure why you can't view it?
All I see is an arm bone.
Surprised this is a Uni licensed figure, as the costume is like nothing from any style guide I've ever seen.
The fringe things I would image are to aid in its motions, movements visually. The colors are off from usual Uni styles, with dark spots, grime on a very light colored suit. Hope some don't come as looking 'Polka dotted' as productions run through.
The head is correct, though not any actors likeness unfortunately.
Quote from: MrDark1 on March 15, 2024, 01:46:32 PM
'Polk a dotted'
Unless you just accidentally hit the space bar, it's "polka", like the dance.
Quote from: MrDark1 on March 15, 2024, 01:46:32 PM
Surprised this is a Uni licensed figure, as the costume is like nothing from any style guide I've ever seen.
The fringe things I would image are to aid in its motions, movements visually. The colors are off from usual Uni styles, with dark spots, grime on a very light colored suit. Hope some don't come as looking 'Polk a dotted' as productions run through.
The head is correct, though not any actors likeness unfortunately.
It's Karloffish style guide Frank they use now. Still better than the more generic Frank's they've used over the years.
Almost every modern haunt animatronic has that shredded cheese cloth stuff. Haunt stuff has gotten better quality over the years but it's beginning to get very cookie cutter. A giant 30ft Skeleton isn't impressive when 5 people in the neighborhood has one.
Quote from: Dr.Terror on March 15, 2024, 04:12:01 PM
It's Karloffish style guide Frank they use now. Still better than the more generic Frank's they've used over the years.
Almost every modern haunt animatronic has that shredded cheese cloth stuff. ...
The sewn-on frills meant to suggest worn/tattered cloth are kinda irritating to me.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on March 15, 2024, 04:27:25 PM
The sewn-on frills meant to suggest worn/tattered cloth are kinda irritating to me.
It makes him look like he's wearing Dr. Fad's sweater covered in wacky wall crawlers
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on March 15, 2024, 04:27:25 PM
The sewn-on frills meant to suggest worn/tattered cloth are kinda irritating to me.
And look nothing like any worn/tattered cloth
I've ever seen.
I wonder how difficult it would be to put alternate film appropriate apparel, of your own making or purchase, on this Frankenstein.
As an additional random thought, I wonder if they realize the unholy amount of these they would sell if they made a Creature from the Black Lagoon with a quality likeness straight from the film.
Quote from: fearliath on March 15, 2024, 04:58:35 PM
I wonder how difficult it would be to put alternate film appropriate apparel, of your own making or purchase, on this Frankenstein.
Scour the thrift stores for a black suit coat and pants and black sweatshirt. And get a better mask.
Quote from: fearliath on March 15, 2024, 04:58:35 PM
As an additional random thought, I wonder if they realize the unholy amount of these they would sell if they made a Creature from the Black Lagoon with a quality likeness straight from the film.
Couldn't do it for $300 - $400. Maybe 3K - 5K.
They probably would try to charge that much, but objectively, why? It would be a mass produced item. The Werewolf they did a year or 2 ago was pretty detailed. The Mars Attacks one from last year was extremely detailed. Seeing it in person I was surprised. There is no legitimate reason a Creature should cost more than $400-$600. It would, but Universal Monster stuff costing way more than any other property for the same item is ... dumb.
Quote from: fearliath on March 15, 2024, 09:46:28 PM
There is no legitimate reason a Creature should cost more than $400-$600.
You can't just hang a suit on a head. You'd have to sculpt an entire body.
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 15, 2024, 11:16:30 PM
You can't just hang a suit on a head. You'd have to sculpt an entire body.
Yes, and there was a very nice Mars Attacks full body sculpt last year. It's just plastic pieces from a mold placed together.
https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/6-5-ft-martian-warrior-animatronic-mars-attacks-/244401.uts (https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/6-5-ft-martian-warrior-animatronic-mars-attacks-/244401.uts)
All I know is, they're asking 5K for those 6' Creature statues. If I can get one of those for $400, just point me in the right direction!
It has authentic lines from the Frankenstein film for sound.
It's Alive, it's Alive I'm sure would be heard, the monsters growl, what other lines/sound do you think they licensed for this?
Not sure if it will be actual dialog, sound from the film, or re-recorded.
Quote from: MrDark1 on March 16, 2024, 12:31:16 AM
. . what other lines/sound do you think they licensed for this?
"Fire
bad!" Or was that from an old SNL sketch?
A few years ago, as many of you will remember, Target stores had several Universal Monsters decorations for Halloween. I bought everything I could find and was so excited to see these classic monsters once again come to life. Since then Target has only had cheap Chinese decorations that are very generic. I have noticed that Spirit Halloween stores have had several UM items along with costumes...so that is good. It would be nice to see more stores carry Officially Licensed UM stuff during Halloween. though.
We can hope.
Target sold out of the Universal items really fast. You's think someone would want to repeat that success.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on April 07, 2024, 11:25:21 PM
Target sold out of the Universal items really fast.
Mostly to eBay resellers, no doubt.
I always hope that the scalpers end up with massive amounts of stock and lose their house, but then again I often buy one to keep, one to resell later and one to open. My philosophy is to only buy things to resell that I wouldn't mind getting stuck with, and so far it has worked for me.
I always buy just one of each item, unless they have been on the shelf for weeks or are on sale. I hate when scalpers buy all the stock then turn around and try to sell it for double. Years ago I used to buy new action figures from all the local stores: Target, Walmart, Toys-R-Us, etc. Hunting down the latest figures and seeing all the new stock hot the shelves was such a fun time. However, I'd get to the store and scalpers would be waiting because they knew when the new shipments would be getting in. They also were working with the employees to grab the rare figures before they even hit the shelves. Then the stuff would be on eBay, in local comic shops, and toy shops for double or triple the price. I became so disheartened by the entire thing that I stopped collecting new toys and going out toy hunting.
Lowe's had it one year as well pretty recently
Quote from: BigShadow on April 07, 2024, 11:21:56 PM
I have noticed that Spirit Halloween stores have had several UM items along with costumes...so that is good. It would be nice to see more stores carry Officially Licensed UM stuff during Halloween. though.
I think Sprit Halloween is owned by Spencer's which I think is owned by Universal (or has some type of affiliation with Universal). I'm not exactly sure but I think that's why Spirit Halloween has Universal Monster stuff more than other places. I think they would be wise to have more than they do.
Quote from: fearliath on April 08, 2024, 07:22:28 PM
I think Sprit Halloween is owned by Spencer's which I think is owned by Universal (or has some type of affiliation with Universal). I'm not exactly sure but I think that's why Spirit Halloween has Universal Monster stuff more than other places. I think they would be wise to have more than they do.
Listen to this fella. He seems to know what's coming up with regards to Spirit and Uni. Floodgates might be opening Halloweens moving forward. That's what I hear any way. ;) 8) :angel:
NEW for 2024 Monster PETS
(https://www.allhallowsgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/general-mills-monster-cereals-2024.jpg)
(https://i0.wp.com/www.allhallowsgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/monster-cereal-pets.jpg?w=679&ssl=1)
Oops
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 15, 2024, 11:27:29 AMOops
Something you don't want to hear if you work at a nuclear power plant.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on April 07, 2024, 11:25:21 PMWe can hope.
Target sold out of the Universal items really fast. You's think someone would want to repeat that success.
My Target had the Monsterville stuff through the entire season. I don't think it sold very well. Thats why they haven't repeated it. A store in Australia...the Big W...tried it last season and most went to clearance. Stuff I found much cooler and more fun than the Monsterville stuff.
Quote from: Dr.Terror on May 16, 2024, 08:44:53 AMStuff I found much cooler and more fun than the Monsterville stuff.
What stuff?
It was all manner of items. Sadly they are no longer listed on the site to even view.
Just saw a new video showing the new animatronic Frankenstein a little better
https://youtu.be/P-KsXA-5juQ?si=1DwyXDJv7iT3112Q
Quote from: Mcfly22 on May 26, 2024, 02:13:21 PMJust saw a new video showing the new animatronic Frankenstein a little better
https://youtu.be/P-KsXA-5juQ?si=1DwyXDJv7iT3112Q
Oh yeah. That's a way better look at the monster. (Still not wanting to buy one.)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GPO9uk0WQAAmKLb?format=jpg&name=large)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 26, 2024, 02:34:01 PMOh yeah. That's a way better look at the monster. (Still not wanting to buy one.)
This mech-a Frankie must be from a yet unreleased Uni MonsterVerse production, staring Alan Tudyk as the monster.
This better come to USA. So far it has only been released in Canada
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTMpJ808uMHZngsqD3tlJTI71qI7LdLfdxIiA&s)
Saw a few Dracula items coming to Michael's that bear a striking resemblance to Lugosi.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Xq6Hjgwd/FB-IMG-1719518919438.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/FRMqfvQf/FB-IMG-1719517789494.jpg)
This one is more generic looking
(https://i.postimg.cc/qv4PXp6y/FB-IMG-1719517780989.jpg)
Not sure what the obsession is with toilets? Last year they introduced Edgar Allan Poe on the throne and now they've added a skeleton, Dracula (another generic version), The Headless Horseman and Frankenstein; what I found interesting on the Frankenstein was the use of the prototype/test make-up photo used on the newspaper in his hands.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8CnxSWKm/FB-IMG-1719517848001.jpg)
The 2 Michaels near me has stuff out already!
FINALLY a none orange Oreo for Halloween
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GR2ww48XMAAwmH4?format=jpg&name=small)
(https://images.freshop.com/00034000852468/17a92928095c8900b7a4bc3442e33dcc_large.png)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GStcX8CXoAATFpy?format=jpg&name=small)
I wonder if Jerry Seinfeld will buy a box?
Just bought this in store today didn't see it posted here
https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/frankenstein-bust-statue-universal-monsters/268449.uts?Extid=sf_froogle&utm_content=FRIENDLY%20DECORATIONS&utm_term=SHD&scid=scplp01701176&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=sc-shopping-brand&utm_content=campaign&utm_inex=e&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzby1BhCQARIsAJ_0t5NxZBJrdsIDctXGAXtoEGg0Ksykx23iNXL5n_sZCD9RHNNUcQsUX10aAreGEALw_wcB
(https://spirit.scene7.com/is/image/Spirit/01701176-a?wid=224&hei=224&fmt=webp)
Only half a monster and still 12 inches tall?
That's not bad. Looks enough like Karloff - and he's dressed in black.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on August 04, 2024, 11:35:15 AMOnly half a monster and still 12 inches tall?
That's not bad. Looks enough like Karloff - and he's dressed in black.
It's official universal too
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53917945809_90a6039c6a_o.jpg)
Martha Stewart Frankenstein Head Planter, New for 2024
I am seeing these things listed on eBat as being new for 2024, butI have been unable to find theme elsewhere. They are plastic and 10" tall. I say put a handle on theme and make them a companion piece for the Glenn Strange Halloween Candy Bucket.
https://tinyurl.com/3jw6jhz5
By the way, these Karloff-looking planters are 2 inches taller than the old Strange Bucket from Clinton Toys.
Can enyone here find a cheaper source than eBay? If so, please post a link.
The Lugosi bust looks much better in person than it does in the pic. I don't get the Frankenstein and the Dracula's on the toilet-- that's never been on my wish list of things to see.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on August 11, 2024, 12:27:53 PMMartha Stewart Frankenstein Head Planter, New for 2024
Can enyone here find a cheaper source than eBay? If so, please post a link.
They're USD $29.99 at T.J. Maxx, IF you can find one. I'm unaware of them being carried elsewhere, but there's often a lot of crossover between TJM and Marshalls. Happy hunting?
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on August 11, 2024, 07:35:29 PMThey're USD $29.99 at TJ Max, IF you can find one. I'm unaware of them being carried elsewhere, but there's often a lot of crossover between TJM and Marshalls. Happy hunting?
They have the idiotic Frankenstein bust blow a gum bubble, but no planters in their online listings. EBay scalpers look to have bought them all up so far.
Sometimes I hate people.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on August 12, 2024, 12:02:11 AMThey have the idiotic Frankenstein bust blow a gum bubble, but no planters in their online listings. EBay scalpers look to have bought them all up so far.
Sometimes I hate people.
I hear ya. It's early enough in the season that a restock is possible, depending on whether or not the vendor has any in stock, of course.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on August 12, 2024, 11:04:44 AMI hear ya. It's early enough in the season that a restock is possible, depending on whether or not the vendor has any in stock, of course.
I'd sure like to pick one up at at least close to original price. The sculpt is really nice on these. (I added a picture to the first mention of them a few posts back.)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on August 12, 2024, 06:58:00 PMI'd sure like to pick one up at at least close to original price.
Good luck with that! Once eBay becomes your only option, your sunk! (Unless nobody buys them.)
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 12, 2024, 07:13:54 PM(Unless nobody buys them.)
So much for that idea! A
bunch of them have sold for $80 to $130.
Got one.
An eBay seller listed one for $62.99 or best offer. I offered him $55.00 and he accepted. I figured he could have the $25.00 for saving me the hassle of trying to find one in the wild. His shipping was also half of what the higher priced items was charging.
I hope it looks as good as its picture.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on August 13, 2024, 10:15:00 PMGot one.
Cool!
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on August 13, 2024, 10:15:00 PMAn eBay seller listed one for $62.99 or best offer. I offered him $55.00 and he accepted. I figured he could have the $25.00 for saving me the hassle . . .
What do you mean "he could have the $25.00"?
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 13, 2024, 10:54:04 PM... What do you mean "he could have the $25.00"?
If he paid $30 and I paid him $55, he made $25 minus the sales tax he paid, income tax on his sale and eBay fees. He didn't make a real killing.
Saw they're adding the bride this year
https://19crimes.com/products/monsters-bundle?_kx=0bzY5OkDOpgoqbObKD_meRQJi8tqaWkznpMHfJ4__A0.XmpmEM&utm_campaign=20240814_UniversalMonstersBundle%231Public&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Klaviyo
(https://19crimes.com/cdn/shop/files/2000x2000_19CMonsters2Pack_1_600x.png?v=1722276448)
Quote from: Mcfly22 on August 14, 2024, 12:05:24 PMSaw they're adding the bride this year
Let me know when they come out with a Calabrese Amazonia.
Quote from: Mcfly22 on August 14, 2024, 12:05:24 PMSaw they're adding the bride this year
I am actually shocked they aren't releasing a Creature and Wolf Man this year. I know Universal is heavily pushing the Bride and Monster (as a couple, goofily) but to double dip on the Monster is a weird marketing move, IMO.
Still, I'm kinda glad, as I was all set to chase down a theoretical Creature stand-up, but afraid in regards to how difficult it would be.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on August 14, 2024, 06:18:54 PMI was all set to chase down a theoretical Creature stand-up
Have you seen one for the other mon-stars?
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 14, 2024, 06:41:50 PMHave you seen one for the other mon-stars?
They made one of the Monster, last year, which I've seen photos of, and I've been told there was a Dracula (but I remain skeptical about that one). The cases the bottles ship in (x6) are also illustrated, but you can buy a case a Target. The standee(s?), as I'm sure you know, not so.
Quote from: Mcfly22 on May 15, 2024, 11:25:03 AMNEW for 2024 Monster PETS
(https://www.allhallowsgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/general-mills-monster-cereals-2024.jpg)
(https://i0.wp.com/www.allhallowsgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/monster-cereal-pets.jpg?w=679&ssl=1)
These look cool
Saw at Spirit this morning. 30$ was a little too much for me on Creature. But I couldn't pass on Elvira
(https://spirit.scene7.com/is/image/Spirit/01708478-a?$Thumbnail$)
https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-plush-universal-monsters/269210.uts
https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/elvira-plush/269224.uts
(https://spirit.scene7.com/is/image/Spirit/01708486-a?$Thumbnail$)
Also saw at Lowe's a ton of overprices Wednesday stuff. They had an animatronic of her and Cousin It I believe 250$. They had a lot of smaller items from the show 50$. The radio is also a Bluetooth speaker
(https://i0.wp.com/mobileimages.lowes.com/productimages/74398001-3ced-4de1-8d5c-d3d1879c5540/66330153.jpeg?resize=646%2C646&ssl=1)
(https://mobileimages.lowes.com/productimages/4482e37e-77e0-41de-a983-b9a740e6311e/66330087.jpeg)
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Pccvsdk55zA/hq720.jpg?sqp=-oaymwE7CK4FEIIDSFryq4qpAy0IARUAAAAAGAElAADIQj0AgKJD8AEB-AH-CYAC0AWKAgwIABABGGUgWShTMA8=&rs=AOn4CLDEU_YxPD6PQLdqWqjebmIO1yWWkA)
(https://www.halloweenforum.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,width=1920,height=1920,fit=scale-down/https://www.halloweenforum.com/attachments/img_5743-jpeg.794058/)
Quote from: Mcfly22 on August 16, 2024, 06:45:56 PMSaw at Spirit this morning. 30$ was a little too much for me on Creature.
Thanks for the heads up! I'll add it to the plush collection.
Creech looks like a Draconian from Buck Rogers
Just bought this in store didn't know it exist either
(https://spirit.scene7.com/is/image/Spirit/01700947-b?wid=640&hei=640&fmt=webp2)
https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/frankenstein-light-up-wreath-universal-monsters/268439.uts
Make sure to use your 20% coupons!
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on August 11, 2024, 12:27:53 PM(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53917945809_90a6039c6a_o.jpg)
Martha Stewart Frankenstein Head Planter, New for 2024
I am seeing these things listed on eBat as being new for 2024, butI have been unable to find theme elsewhere. They are plastic and 10" tall. I say put a handle on theme and make them a companion piece for the Glenn Strange Halloween Candy Bucket.
https://tinyurl.com/3jw6jhz5
By the way, these Karloff-looking planters are 2 inches taller than the old Strange Bucket from Clinton Toys.
Can enyone here find a cheaper source than eBay? If so, please post a link.
BEWARE. These planters are not made of plastic. They are made of resin - very fragile resin.
Saw at Home Depot today 25$. They had the animatronic too , does not seem worth 280$
(https://i.postimg.cc/RCM3khTN/IMG-20240829-102107.jpg)
Don't see the Frankenstein Tombstone on their site. Is it plastic/cardboard or what?
And how thick?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on August 29, 2024, 01:08:39 PMDon't see the Frankenstein Tombstone on their site. Is it plastic/cardboard or what?
And how thick?
It was metal. Not that thick. They had Chucky, and I believe 1-2 Nightmare Before Christmas ones
Milwaukee Zoo's 2024 Mold-A-Rama Frankenstein Figure.
If you can't make it to the zoo, or would rather not pay admission, this year's 5.25" Standing Frankenstein is listed on eBay by the same reliable seller I have used for several years now. This year's unique color is a surprising "Bubble Gum Pink".
https://tinyurl.com/e5jfeudx
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 08, 2024, 06:15:03 PMThis year's unique color is a surprising "Bubble Gum Pink".
Pinkenstein!
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 08, 2024, 07:32:36 PMPinkenstein!
Maybe you could save it and put it in your favorite monster kid's next Easter basket.