The horror, the horror – action figures and statues

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Only 13 days to Halloween!

Première HS N°7. Octobre 2018. Cover.

Not long to go now vintage mates, and the TVTA office is well a-wailing with ghoulish goings on and spooky scanning shenanigans! Wooof just got back from le kiosque presse with our Halloween edition of Première featuring Jamie Lee Curtis on the cover, while I’ve been busy scanning images of horror-themed toys from Tomart’s Action Figure Digest, 2006. 

Cult Classics. Tomart’s Action Figure Digest N°143. 2006. US.

Gentle Giant Corpse Bride. Tomart’s Action Figure Digest N°143. 2006. US.

Sideshow Collectibles. Tomart’s Action Figure Digest N°143. 2006. US.

Diamond Select Toys Buffy and Angel. Tomart’s Action Figure Digest N°143. 2006. US.

Playmates King Kong. Tomart’s Action Figure Digest N°143. 2006. US.

Did we mention Halloween is one of TVTA’s favourite annual events?   

Look out for more special Halloween posts coming soon! 

13 thoughts on “The horror, the horror – action figures and statues”

  1. Wow, it’s amazing to see how much horror movie action figures have evolved over the years! I remember collecting horror-themed toys when I was younger, and the attention to detail and quality just keeps getting better. It’s great to see that there are still vintage horror toys available that capture the essence of classic horror films. If you’re looking for some unique horror action figures to add to your collection, I highly recommend checking out Larger Than Life Toys. They have a great selection of horror-themed figures, including some vintage ones that are sure to bring back some nostalgic memories. And with Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to add some spooky toys to your collection!

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    • Hi Jamie, thanks so much. You’re right, the quality of action figures just keeps getting better, and we’re all a bit spoilt for choice with what’s being made nowadays. Thanks for the Larger Than Life Toys heads-up, just checked their site and they have some amazing horror-themed stuff, plus a lot of it is made by NECA. Very cool.
      As for Halloween… it’s always just around the corner, yes! 🎃🎃🎃

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  3. Hi TVTA, I haven’t seen those BTVS and Angel collectables before, I should have “figured” they would make a range but never saw them.
    But regards to statuettes and busts etc, the one item I would love to own was an Aliens filming maquette of the Xenomorph. I got to see the screen used puppet when it went on display in the early 90’s as part of a book tour at video rental shops. I knew one of the contributors to the book and got to have a real close up look at the model when it came to my town. The skull had over 9 layers of paint and clear coat varnish to give it a glass like appearance and you could see all the “brain matter” and “blood vessels” beneath. It was a real piece of art. (I think Aliens is close enough to Horror!)

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    • Hi FT, that screen prop sounds fantastic. The Alien franchise is one of my all time favourites. Can’t wait for further instalments. I keep meaning to try and get hold of some of the Funko 3.75 inch Re-Action figures vintage style. The Predator ones are good too.

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      • I think it would be even better on my display shelf 😀 But it would be a little out of my price range now, heaven knows how much it cost to make let alone what it is worth now it is screen used! I might look up some of the Funkos but I hear they can be expensive too.

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