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NECA Celebrates a Retro Halloween With Full Line of Toys Based on Vintage Ben Cooper Costumes

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Remember those classic Ben Cooper Halloween costumes? The plastic masks? The vinyl smocks? The iconic American symbol of Halloween is being celebrated by NECA this year!

Previewed at Toy Fair earlier this year was a line of Ben Cooper-inspired action figures from NECA, and this week the company has unveiled the full line with official photos.

Five classic Ben Cooper Halloween costumes have been immortalized in Series 1.

NECA previews, “Introducing the Ben Cooper Costume Kids Collection, a figure series based on the popular kids’ costumes from one of the largest Halloween costume manufacturers from the 1950s through the ‘80s. Standing approximately 6 inches tall, these fully poseable figures wonderfully capture the vintage horror spirit and are ready to make some spooky mischief on your collector’s shelf. Series 1 includes Creature, Devil, Frankenstein, Mummy, and Skeleton—classic Ben Cooper costumes worn by an inclusive group of kids.

“Wearing a mask styled after an original Ben Cooper design and soft goods clothing replicating the vinyl look of the classic costume, each playful figure comes complete with a trick-or-treat bag or pumpkin bucket accessory. Every figure is sold separately and packaged in a numbered, retro-style window box that pays homage to the original costume packaging.”

These figures are shipping in May 2024 EXCLUSIVELY at specialty retailers.

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

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Following in the wake of dolls based on The Shining, Stephen King’s ITBeetlejuice, 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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