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This Artist Made a Line of Custom Toys Based on Memorable Death Scenes from ’80s Movies
Back in 2017, artist Dan Polydoris (the man behind Death by Toys) whipped up a line of custom, retro-style toys based on slasher movie VHS art from the 1980s, and he’s back to kick off 2019 with a brand new line of killer customs. This time around, Polydoris has turned some of the most memorable death scenes from 1980s movies in custom retro action figures!
He explains, “I’ve spent the last few weeks working on a personal project that combines my three favorite things: 80s movies, action figures, and deaths. The result is this questionably-tasteful toy line based on some memorable deaths from a few of my favorite 80’s movies.”
“They’re made from a bunch of different toy lines, including GI Joe, Star Wars, Fisher Price Adventure People, and a few randoms. I may hold onto a couple of them, but most of them will wind up in the store or on eBay at some point.”
The set of 8 custom action figures includes:
- Bennett from Commando
- Hans Gruber from Die Hard
- Arjen Rudd (“Diplomatic immunity!) from Lethal Weapon II
- Apollo Creed from Rocky IV
- Goose from Top Gun
- ConSec Scanner (head explosion guy) from Scanners
- Hooch from Turner and Hooch
- Jack (Kevin Bacon) from Friday the 13th
Be sure to bookmark Death by Toys for eventual sale info and check them all out below!
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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