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Fan Unearths Original “My Pet Monster” Prototype Dolls and Early Concept Art!

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Originally produced by American Greetings in 1986, the monstrous plush doll known as My Pet Monster is one of the great icons of the 1980s, that original doll spawning a live-action film and an animated series, as well as an upgraded talking version back in 2001. My Pet Monster, of course, is known for having blue fur, but it seems that wasn’t always the idea.

Toy collector doki_doki_fun over on Instagram just shared some very interesting photos of finds he made in the AmToy archives, including one-off prototypes and production samples of the earliest iterations of the My Pet Monster doll!

“These were either factory samples or sewn in-house from parts,” he wrote. “Pretty freaking amazing.”

He also shared some concept art for one of those early prototypes, and can check out all of that early concept work below. Thanks also to @MyPetMonster86 for the heads up!

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Limited Edition ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon’ Monster High Doll Releasing This Week!

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April 23, 2024

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Following in the wake of dolls based on The Shining, Stephen King’s IT, Beetlejuice, Gremlins 2, Elvira, and Annabelle, the Creature from the Black Lagoon is getting a Monster High doll.

On Friday, April 26th at 9am PT, Mattel Creations, Mattel’s e-commerce and content platform for creators, collaborations, and innovators, will be releasing the newest Monster High Skullector doll, Creature From the Black Lagoon!

In partnership with Universal Products & Experiences, Monster High is reimagining the iconic creature who lies in the mysterious depths of the Amazon just in time for the 70th anniversary of the classic film. The prehistoric amphibious humanoid dazzles in Monster High fashion with glimmering green gills, shimmering scales, and killer harpoon heels.

The Creature from the Black Lagoon Monster High doll features…

  • 10.5 inches tall with 11 points of articulation
  • New face sculpt (made specifically for this doll) on original scaly body with fin and gill details
  • Wears a scaly swimsuit with pearlescent amphibious body armor
  • Accessorized with anchor-accented fin headpiece and webbed harpoon heel boots
  • Includes custom lagoon-inspired doll stand and premium packaging

On sale to the public beginning April 26, the limited edition doll will be selling for $65. These Monster High “Skullector” dolls never last long, so be sure to act fast this coming Friday!

Head over to the Mattel Creations website to learn more and see more images.

The Monster High Skullector series reimagines horror icons through the lens of fabulous Monster High style. Creature From the Black Lagoon joins previous Skullector sellout drops including Universal’s Classic Monsters — Frankenstein’s Monster, The Bride of Frankenstein, and Dracula — as well as the legendary killer dolls, Chucky and Tiffany.

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