I haven’t decided yet whether or not these PVC figurines of classic Universal monsters (with one stray non-Universal nosferatu-style vampire thrown in) are cool or insufferably cutesy. And when the blogger is in doubt, then it is you, citizen reader, who must decide!
These three-inch tall figures are the product of Spanish toy-art creator dKiller Panda. As a dude who has capitalization issues with his own handle, I can’t take issue with the name; but I remain hesitant about the entire ethos of the “toys meant to be looked at and not played with” thing.
That said, I love that Mr. Panda dug up a delightful second stringer like the not-a-vampire from London After Midnight.
These figurines will be available from Dark Horse comics this coming March. A set of three is going to run you about 20 clams.
6 comments:
Insufferably cutesy. There's nothing wrong with “toys meant to be looked at and not played with." But these things are too Hot Topic to be cool.
Make that 2 votes for cutsey. Though some have "Nightmare Before Christmas" feel to 'em.
Tough crowd.
I think they're adorable!
But cool!
I personally like the tension caused by the paradox of juxtaposing adorable-osity and weird source material.
Of course, I also wear a Powerpuff Girls watch with a pink plastic watch band.
Shut up! It's cool! THEY're cool! I'm--well, I gotta get ready for a company party... show off my watch...
To Mr. cattleworks:
Got your email. The book is on its way.
...excellent..!
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