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NECA They Live Ghouls 042

The NECA Toys They Live 8″ Scale Figure 2-Pack has just hit the NECA eBay Store and the NECA Amazon Store. To commemorate the release, we have an advanced look at the set. In John Carpenter’s cult classic They Live, a nameless drifter (now known as John Nada) is just looking to get by, working any jobs he can. While taking a job on a construction site, he comes across sunglasses that reveal a terrible truth. The specialized lenses block out an alien signal that shows that Earth has been infiltrated by strange looking aliens, masquerading as humans. The aliens are using subliminal messaging to lull the world into a false sense of security, allowing the ghouls to go by unnoticed. As Nada takes justice into his own hands, he comes across a group of rebels who stand against the invading ghouls, and look to alert humanity to the danger around them.

The new 2-pack features two of the “ghouls” from the film. The male and female aliens are revealed at the end of the film, when the world is shown the true appearance of those among them. The figures are part of the retro style clothed figure line. The set includes a magazine and a newspaper with the hidden massages on the front and back. Also included is a TV set that showcases a ghoul masquerading as a politician.

Not only have our friends at NECA supplied us with the figure, but they have confirmed that more figures based on They Live are in the works! They hinted that the likeness rights may have been acquired for some of the cast. After the jump, you can check out my thoughts and photos for the set.

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Winter Gremlins Sets 028

Available in stores now are the two Gremlins – Christmas Carol 2-Packs by NECA Toys. There are two releases, with one getting a general release, and the other getting a Target Exclusive release. Each set contains two Gremlins, with winter themed accessories based on the Christmas Caroling scene from the first Gremlins film. The sets sell for about $40 each. By collecting both 2-packs, fans can recreate the entire scene from the movie, as well as getting a few extra accessories in the process.

Our friends at NECA have provided us with each of the 2-packs. We have a full photo gallery and review of the sets. Check them out after the jump.

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Ultimate Alien 3 Dog Alien 029

Available in stores now is the Alien 3 – Ultimate Dog Alien 7″ Scale Figure by NECA Toys. This version of their extremely popular Dog Alien figure features some newly sculpted pieces, updated articulation, and new accessories. The new inclusions are the curled up Queen Burster, which was a major part of the films marketing, and a Chestburster. A figure stand, like the original release, is also included.

In Alien 3, Ellen Ripley is the only survivor when the ship that escaped LV-426, as she crash lands on Fiorina 161. The planet is a desolate wasteland, where former inmates of the planet’s maximum security prison live and work in relative anonymity. When a new type of the dreaded Xenomorph appears, Ripley must fight with the unarmed colonists to destroy the creature. But Ripley learns a terrible truth, and will do whatever it takes to keep the creature out of the hands of those who would exploit it.

Our friends at NECA Toys have provided us the figure. After the jump, you can see all of my photos and thoughts on the figure.

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z NECA Godzilla Reissues

When NECA renewed their license with Toho ahead of the release of Godzilla: The King of the Monsters, it gave them a bit of extra freedom with the license. One of the biggest changes was that they were no longer required to use the Bandai style guide for their packaging. The first few years of releases all featured the same exact packaging. New Godzilla figures are being released in flapped window boxes, featuring poster artwork from the corresponding films. NECA is also re-releasing many of their older Godzilla figures in with completely updated packaging. Those reissues include Godzilla figures from Godzilla (1954), Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001), Godzilla vs Space Godzilla (1994), and Godzilla vs Destroyah (1995).

Our friends at NECA have sent along the figures for us to check out. After the jump, you can find a quick review and photo gallery for the figures.

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NECA Halloween II Michael Myers 023

In Halloween II, the story continues moments after the events of the first film. Michael Myers, after being shot numerous times, flees the scene. An injured Laurie Strode is transported to a Haddonfield Memorial Hospital. As Michael stalks the halls of the hospital, looking for the victim that eluded him earlier in the night, Dr. Loomis learns a terrible truth. Laurie Strode is actually Michael’s sister, and Michael seems to have learned that fact as well. Loomis and Laurie confront Michael together, hoping to stop his rampage and end the nightmare. The events of the film were eventually retconned in Halloween 2018, removing the relationship between Michael and Laurie, and erasing all the sequels from canon.

During the Cult Classics days, the Halloween license was one of NECA’s most popular. In the early 2000’s, NECA had released Michael Mysers as a stand alone figure, a ghost sheet version, a 2-pack with a younger Michael, and a 2-pack with Dr. Loomis. When NECA began revisiting horror icons for their Ultimate line, Michael Myers provided to be the most requested figure. The original releases had skyrocketed in value in the after market, and fans were looking for a more affordable way to add “The Shape” to their collection. Difficulty in licensing the original film seemed to hamper any chances of seeing a new version. But, when the reboot/sequel launched in 2018, it opened up chances to license not only that film, but some of the original films as well. Sadly, the 1978 original still remains out of NECA’s reach. However, they have used Halloween 2 to give fans a new 7″ Michael Myers, updated with better articulation, new masks, and more weapons.

We grabbed the Ultimate Michael Myers from our friends and sponsors at Entertainment Earth. We have a full gallery and review. You can check those out after the jump.

Entertainment Earth

Related Entertainment Earth links: Halloween 2 Ultimate Michael Myers, Halloween 3 Retro 3-Pack, All Halloween Items

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NECA Roy Burns Jason Figure 044

In Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning, years after the attack, Tommy Jarvis is still haunted by his encounter with Jason Voorhees. Moving to a halfway house, hoping to regain some semblance of a life, Tommy is plagued by visions of Jason’s return. After one of his fellow patients kills another, others start to mysteriously turn up dead. It isn’t until the end of the film that you find out it is Roy Burns, a paramedic we meet earlier in the movie. His son Joey was the initial patient killed, and Roy impersonates Jason to take vengeance on those at the camp. The film is a major turning point in the franchise. With Jason officially dead at the end of Part 4, this film sought to pass along the Jason mantle to others. However, when Part 6 was ultimately made, Jason would make his return as an undead, and now unstoppable, killing machine. For a long time, this iterations has been one of the least loved by fans. However, over the last few years, the film has gained a noticeable following.

The “Roy Burns” Jason has been a figure often requested of NECA. They had promised, once the Ultimate line really got going, that they would like to touch on every iteration of Jason in the format. Licensing issues have sadly put a hold on those plans for now. Now fans can finally own the imposter Jason, as the figure is available in stores. We picked up the figure from sponsor Entertainment Earth. You can see my photos and review after the jump.

Entertainment Earth

Related Entertainment Earth links: Roy Burns Jason, Dream Sequence Jason, All NECA Friday the 13th Items

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Toony Terrors Wave 2 NECA 058

The second assortment of Toony Terrors, the stylized horror figures from NECA, will be hitting stores soon. The first wave is now available in stores. You can check out our photo gallery and review of that assortment Here. This wave includes Michael Myers from Halloween 2, Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Pinhead from Hellraiser. The trio is joined by a special 2-pack release featuring Chucky and Tiffany from The Bride of Chucky. While not officially part of the wave 2 assortment, they are shipping at the same time. Each figure features a look inspired by classic cartoons, such as Scooby-Doo.

Our friends at NECA Toys were kind enough to supply the newest assortment of figures to check out. After the jump, you can see my thoughts and a full photo gallery of the Toony Terrors Wave 2 Figures. You can order them at the links below.

Entertainment Earth • Big Bad Toy Store • Megalopolis • Dorkside Toys

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Nightbreed Decker 8 Inch Figure 033

The cult classic horror film Nightbreed is nearing it’s 30th anniversary. The film, directed by Clive Barker, follows Aaron Boone, who is suffering crippling nightmares of a city full of monsters. When he visits a psychologist named Dr. Phillip Decker, Boone is framed for the serial killer murders that Decker is committing. Chased down and killed by police, Boone is brought back to life as an inhabitant of Midian, the monster filled city he had visions of. Together, they are forced to face Decker as he schemes to destroy the underground city, and all the monsters who dwell there.

Nightbreed is a fascinating film, with amazing set pieces, a great assortment of creature designs, and a surprising amount of world building. Sadly, it suffered immensely from studio interference, which resulted in a much shorter theatrical film than Clive Barker had wanted. There are have been multiple cuts of the film over the years. The three main versions are the Theatrical Cut, the Cabal Cut, and the recent Director’s Cut. Each one is actually quite different, with the Cabal Cut and Director’s Cut shifting focus away from Decker, and adding more to the Midian mythology. The theatrical cut is the most widely known, and gives us some great scenes with Decker, who is played by horror icon David Cronenberg.

NECA has released an 8″ scale figure of Dr. Phillip Decker in their cloth figure line. The masked figure includes an impressive array of bladed weapons, as well as a suitcase for storing some of the knives. Our friends at NECA have provided us with the figure. After the jump, check out my thoughts and full gallery.

Ordering Links: Entertainment Earth • Big Bad Toy Store • Megalopolis

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New Nightmare 8 Inch Freddy 040

Twenty-Five years ago this week, Wes Craven’s New Nightmare was released in theaters. Looking to end the franchise on his terms, Wes Craven returned to the directors chair in the hopes of making Freddy Krueger a character to be feared once again. This time, instead of haunting the dreams of Elm Street children, Freddy would enter the “real” world. A demonic force chooses the character of Freddy Krueger to break into our reality. The films and its audience were acting as the bottle, keeping the genie from escaping. But, as the franchise fades, the demon plans to break out of its confines and terrorize those he associated with his misery, namely the actors from the films. Wes Craven, playing himself, hopes to re-contain the demon with an all new “Ultimate” Nightmare film. But the demonic Freddy begins his assault, wreaking havoc on the life of Heather Langenkamp, who portrayed Nancy Thompson in the original and third films. Ultimately, he views Heather as the gatekeeper, preventing him from escaping into the world. While the setup seems initially confusing, as the film unfolds, the story comes into its own for a genuinely solid and scary end to the series. The film also updates Freddy’s look a bit, changing his traditional burned make up to add more defined scarring, giving him a new glove, as well as adding a trench coat.

NECA Toys is releasing a New Nightmare Freddy Krueger in their 8″ scale retro cloth figure line. The figure includes a removable trench coat, a fedora, and swap out regular and demon portraits. Ultimately, this is likely to be the last Freddy Krueger they are able to release for a while. The U.S. film rights to the character and the original film have reverted back to Wes Craven’s estate, causing licensing issues for new product development. We picked up this figure from sponsor Entertainment Earth. We have a full photo gallery and review. You can check them out after the jump.

Entertainment Earth

Related Entertainment Earth links: New Nightmare 8″ Freddy, Freddy’s Furnace Diorama, All NECA Freddy Krueger Items

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Batman vs Joker Alien NYCC041

At New York Comic-Con 2019, the final two DC Comics vs Dark Horse Comics sets were made available by NECA Toys. While the sets were originally planned as retail releases a few years back, licensing issues popped up, which prevented that from happening. Negotiations with the various rights holders allowed the four planned sets to be released under strict conditions as convention exclusives. The first two sets were available at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 this past Summer. Those sets included Armored Batman vs Predator, and Superman vs Aliens. For NYCC, a Batman vs Joker Alien Set, and a Green Lantern vs Sinestro Corps Predator Set were available.

Today, thanks to our friends at NECA, I’m sharing my photo gallery and review of the Batman vs Joker Alien set. With this set you receive their all-new Batman and a repainted Resurrection Alien Warrior as the Joker Alien. The Batman figure includes a batarang, and an interchangeable hand. After the jump, you can see my thoughts on the set, as well as a full gallery of both figures.

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