If someone wants to collect Universal Monsters figures I highly recommend this series by Sideshow. They are the most accurate interpretations of anything that is out, even right now...and they are almost 20 years old. Even though there are more expensive 12" figures by Sideshow, these smaller scaled ones are a little more affordable and available.
What great figures! You've probably been told, but Chaney's hunchback wasn't 1933, and Son of Frankenstein wasn't 1941. Small details, but great figures. I am SO jealous!
@@johnwild8336 Yes it sure is! I think the Dracula sculpt is the best of them all. What a fantastic video, keep it up! Good day and cheers from The Netherlands.
Thay are so kool and so detailed. I have all of them except Dracula. I've collecting since I was 12 years old and to day I still keep on collecting but I will find that Dracula. John thank you for your videos I'm a big fan of your. From Andres j Garcia lieutenant u.s marines and paramedic for miami dade fire rescue in florida. Have a wonderful Friday and weekend. 4/13/2023
Wish they made a Glenn Strange Frankenstein from Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein. That was his most iconic look. Sideshow 8" figures are the best. Of course G Strange's would have to be 9"s.
I got that one, along with most of the other 12 inch Frankensteins. His House Of Frankenstein/Dracula just aren't as cool as his Meet Frankenstein. To me that's not just his best look. To me that IS Frankenstein. No disrespect to Karloff, but when I see his Frankenstein I see him. When I see Glenn Strange's ACMF I see Frankenstein.
A couple of minor corrections. Boris Karloff didn't play Frankenstein , Colin Clive did. Karloff played the monster. The plaques on the figure stands are naming the films, not the characters . The Creature from the Black Lagoon was also known as the Gillman. For the Bride, the actor's last name is pronounced Lancaster, not "chester". Noter Dam is pronounced Notra Dom. Not trying to be difficult, just striving for accuracy.
These Sideshow figures were great place holders back in the day until Neca knocked them out of the park with their own figures. I really hope Neca brings us at least The Metaluna Mutant, Mole Man, robe version of the invisible man, and I would be really satisfied with the line.
First video of yours I've stumbled upon. Saw you commenting elsewhere. Great job! Seems like a really worthwhile line. The figures themselves are pretty obviously amazing, but I also found myself admiring their stands, too, ha. Anyway, keep it up with the quality content.
Why why WHY did they have to end the line so soon? Can you imagine if they made a Glenn Strange Frankenstein via Abbott and Costello. What a crowning glory that would have been. They'd have to make it at least an inch taller than the Boris Karloff one.
Glenn Strange never really got an appreciation by Universal for playing the Monster. The EMCE toys Frankenstein is the only likeness that I can think of. He did play the Monster in three movies, so why not show him some respect Universal?
I have a few of those EMCE Frankenstein toys. I made an attempt to modified a couple of them to look more like A&C Frankenstein. The Marx toys Frankenstein is the closest thing to looking like the Abbott and Costello monster, but unfortunately it's too short and you can't select a pose of your choice. Hollywood in general never really appreciated him. I have recently come to find out what a fantastic versatile underrated actor he really was. But of the three times he played the monster do you think his Abbott and Costello one was his best look, or do you prefer one of the other two?
That is intriguing. As you know for me what my Monster Mash movie choice is. Perhaps I would have leaned more toward your opinion if the monster story-lines were intertwined with each other instead of here's the Dracula part, now here's The Wolfman part, and finally now it's time to wake up the Frankenstein monster for his part. But does that mean your partial to Glenn Strange's look in that movie or just the movie itself.
I like the vignette style. Boris is awesome in House. The Hunchback story is heart breaking. Maybe Carradine as Dracula is disappointing. Would have been epic if Bela was in that one instead of Abbott and Costello. My two cents.
They had limited articulation, hands swivel, elbows, shoulder rotate, hips rotate and knees bent. More of a statue than an action figure. Very highly detailed through. Thanks for watching.
It sucks they never made a silver screen version for Dracula. I have the silver screen 3 pack. Which is Frankenstein, The Wolfman, and The Mummy. It should have been Frankenstein, The Wolfman, and DRACULA.
My thoughts exactly! I have everyone of the Silver Screen editions and was totally bummed when I found out No Dracula, and No Red Phantom!! What were they thinking?!
The hunchback of Notre Dame that you just show that came out in the middle of the 1920s silent film and Lon Chaney senior died in 1930 how he could play it in 1933 you made a little mistake
I do have a question. At what point is a enough is enough with these adult toys? How many times do we need to have some action figure, or movie or comic characters be made? I just have this feeling our grandkids will be throwing away all this plastic junk before they get on the moon train to catch their shuttle Mats. Because the landfills are full of tons of Gen X, and Y plastic toys
Great review. I recently started collecting these figures after I purchased the Universal Monsters blu ray collection.Loved them as a kid and still do now. I've bought the main ones Dracula, Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Wolfman, The Mummy, The Phantom of the Opera, Wolfman, Creature from the Black Lagoon. I may get them all.Only paid a lot for Dracula. I've heard a few reviewers say they were fragile and their joints/limbs broke easily with the slightest posing. Have you had any issues? If they are that delicate, I will just leave them unopened. Thanks.
There not toys to be played with, that's for sure. My Frankenstein has a broken hand but was easily repaired. I wanted these figures loose so I could put them out each Halloween and they look great. My set can be posed and I haven't encountered any breaking. They really are not all that articulated anyways. These are great value figures and I highly recommend them if you love Universal Monsters. I also have a few of the larger 12 inch Sideshow Universal Monsters and will review them soon. Thanks for watching.
Awesome. I do plan on opening them just for display and want some of the 12" figures as well. Did you ever get any of these figures released in the Diamond Select series? I think they said they redid a few sculpts, have better paint, and are better articulated. I think they remade most of the line that you showcased.
man I have all these. many people don't know this where sideshow really started with statues. universal monsters was there main license. thanks for sharing. liked and subscribed ... also check out my channel
Mine are articulated at the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, & knees. The joints are a bit fragile in some cases, & I have arms & legs that keep coming off. I just put them back on. Theirs, I mean. Not mine. 👹
H. Calvert, You're right about the the other monsters, but the Dracula is as said. The arm on my Wolfman fell off one too many times. I decided just to glue it back on. I just display them anyway.
Wow these are beautiful, especially Dracula and Red Death Phantom! And I love that they made Ygor and fur vest Frankie.
If someone wants to collect Universal Monsters figures I highly recommend this series by Sideshow. They are the most accurate interpretations of anything that is out, even right now...and they are almost 20 years old. Even though there are more expensive 12" figures by Sideshow, these smaller scaled ones are a little more affordable and available.
Thanks for watching.
What great figures!
You've probably been told, but Chaney's hunchback wasn't 1933, and Son of Frankenstein wasn't 1941.
Small details, but great figures. I am SO jealous!
I LOVE ALL these. I’ve got the wolf man, werewolf of London, invisible man and the hunchback. Wish I could get more
Keep looking. You'll find them.
These all look fantastic!
They are very highly detailed and screen accurate. Well except that all these film characters appeared in black and white. Thanks for your support.
Really like those figures, thanks for showing them off :)
Wait a minute... these figures are more statues than action figures!
🌟 BEAUTIFUL 🌟
Nice collection 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Back in the day they were around $ 16,99 or so.
Imagine walking in a store and seeing them... holyshit I would buy them all with out even thinking lol
This was a great toy line for Universal Monsters fans. Still available on secondary markets for reasonable prices. Thanks for watching.
@@johnwild8336 Yes it sure is! I think the Dracula sculpt is the best of them all. What a fantastic video, keep it up! Good day and cheers from The Netherlands.
16K? Geez
Thay are so kool and so detailed. I have all of them except Dracula. I've collecting since I was 12 years old and to day I still keep on collecting but I will find that Dracula. John thank you for your videos I'm a big fan of your. From Andres j Garcia lieutenant u.s marines and paramedic for miami dade fire rescue in florida. Have a wonderful Friday and weekend. 4/13/2023
I love the way you started off the video with the big 3, Dracula, Frankenstein, and The Wolfman.
Oh Yes. How could I not spotlight the stars.
Wish they made a Glenn Strange Frankenstein from Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein. That was his most iconic look. Sideshow 8" figures are the best. Of course G Strange's would have to be 9"s.
You can get a 12 inch Glen Strange Frankenstein from House of Frankenstein. Maybe someday I'll take a look at that figure. Thanks for watching.
I got that one, along with most of the other 12 inch Frankensteins. His House Of Frankenstein/Dracula just aren't as cool as his Meet Frankenstein. To me that's not just his best look. To me that IS Frankenstein. No disrespect to Karloff, but when I see his Frankenstein I see him. When I see Glenn Strange's ACMF I see Frankenstein.
That is a classic look. Jack Pierce really refined his technique to an art by Abbott and Costello.
Super collection, Great details for the time
Thanks for the great comment.
A couple of minor corrections. Boris Karloff didn't play Frankenstein , Colin Clive did. Karloff played the monster. The plaques on the figure stands are naming the films, not the characters .
The Creature from the Black Lagoon was also known as the Gillman. For the Bride, the actor's last name is pronounced Lancaster, not "chester".
Noter Dam is pronounced Notra Dom.
Not trying to be difficult, just striving for accuracy.
It's hard to believe that they're going to be 100 years old and they're still excellent, King Kong is getting there also. You
Still magical. Maybe more so than Disney. True works of art. Thanks for watching.
These Sideshow figures were great place holders back in the day until Neca knocked them out of the park with their own figures. I really hope Neca brings us at least The Metaluna Mutant, Mole Man, robe version of the invisible man, and I would be really satisfied with the line.
I definitely buy the Dracula and the Wolfman ones should I wouldn't mind having a set of these myself
Fun line to collect. Not too hard to complete. Thanks for watching.
First video of yours I've stumbled upon. Saw you commenting elsewhere. Great job! Seems like a really worthwhile line. The figures themselves are pretty obviously amazing, but I also found myself admiring their stands, too, ha. Anyway, keep it up with the quality content.
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Very nice
Thank You.
Awesome collectibles!
Great Halloween Toys! Thanks for watching.
Wow, these are so awesome. Great mix of monsters/creatures/alien. They are look amazing. How great was Bella as Igor?
Maybe Bela's best role. Thanks for watching.
I have the complete collection... including the glow in the dark series one. I've had them for years now and have no intention of ever selling them.
Same here. I'm not a big fan of the glow or silver screen varients.
Son of Frankenstein was made in 1939.
great video of the universal Studios Monsters Series 1 - 5 wow keep up the great videos
Matt Hill Thanks for your support. Welcome to my channel.
Why why WHY did they have to end the line so soon? Can you imagine if they made a Glenn Strange Frankenstein via Abbott and Costello. What a crowning glory that would have been. They'd have to make it at least an inch taller than the Boris Karloff one.
Glenn Strange never really got an appreciation by Universal for playing the Monster. The EMCE toys Frankenstein is the only likeness that I can think of. He did play the Monster in three movies, so why not show him some respect Universal?
I have a few of those EMCE Frankenstein toys. I made an attempt to modified a couple of them to look more like A&C Frankenstein. The Marx toys Frankenstein is the closest thing to looking like the Abbott and Costello monster, but unfortunately it's too short and you can't select a pose of your choice.
Hollywood in general never really appreciated him. I have recently come to find out what a fantastic versatile underrated actor he really was.
But of the three times he played the monster do you think his Abbott and Costello one was his best look, or do you prefer one of the other two?
@@louisborselio8608 I'm partial to House of Frankenstein. The best of the Monster Mash movies.
That is intriguing. As you know for me what my Monster Mash movie choice is. Perhaps I would have leaned more toward your opinion if the monster story-lines were intertwined with each other instead of here's the Dracula part, now here's The Wolfman part, and finally now it's time to wake up the Frankenstein monster for his part. But does that mean your partial to Glenn Strange's look in that movie or just the movie itself.
I like the vignette style. Boris is awesome in House. The Hunchback story is heart breaking. Maybe Carradine as Dracula is disappointing. Would have been epic if Bela was in that one instead of Abbott and Costello. My two cents.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is from 1923 not 33.
Indeed it was 1923. Thanks for the correction.
Ohhhh thank you oh guardian of worthless knowledge!
Pricey
Yes they are.
Nice figures did II had a lot of articulation
They had limited articulation, hands swivel, elbows, shoulder rotate, hips rotate and knees bent. More of a statue than an action figure. Very highly detailed through. Thanks for watching.
--------Great collection... :-)
Son of Frankenstein was 1939 not 41
Thanks for the correction. Got my Son mixed up with my Wolfman.
@@johnwild8336 you're welcome 👍
It sucks they never made a silver screen version for Dracula. I have the silver screen 3 pack. Which is Frankenstein, The Wolfman, and The Mummy. It should have been Frankenstein, The Wolfman, and DRACULA.
Dracula didn't get alot of love in this toy line.
louis borselio you could always get another and customize it pretty easily
My thoughts exactly! I have everyone of the Silver Screen editions and was totally bummed when I found out No Dracula, and No Red Phantom!! What were they thinking?!
The hunchback of Notre Dame that you just show that came out in the middle of the 1920s silent film and Lon Chaney senior died in 1930 how he could play it in 1933 you made a little mistake
Thanks for the correction and watching my video.
I do have a question. At what point is a enough is enough with these adult toys? How many times do we need to have some action figure, or movie or comic characters be made? I just have this feeling our grandkids will be throwing away all this plastic junk before they get on the moon train to catch their shuttle Mats. Because the landfills are full of tons of Gen X, and Y plastic toys
Cool story
Are these actual action figures that you can move or pose? Or are they just statues?
They pose a bit, but are best left on their stands. Thanks for watching.
@@johnwild8336 You're welcome.
How can I find these please let me know thank you john
John Gregorio they came out in the 90s so eBay maybe
I hope you were do. When you get all of them series 1. 23 and 54. And separate videos and describe their accessories for the vision impaired. Thanks
Will Do. How About For Next Halloween?
John Wild thanks brother. And I hope you finish up the evil Knievel. Stuff as well
After I finish Action Jackson. I'm a procrastinator. But Evel will get its time in the spotlight.
Great review. I recently started collecting these figures after I purchased the Universal Monsters blu ray collection.Loved them as a kid and still do now. I've bought the main ones Dracula, Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Wolfman, The Mummy, The Phantom of the Opera, Wolfman, Creature from the Black Lagoon. I may get them all.Only paid a lot for Dracula. I've heard a few reviewers say they were fragile and their joints/limbs broke easily with the slightest posing. Have you had any issues? If they are that delicate, I will just leave them unopened. Thanks.
There not toys to be played with, that's for sure. My Frankenstein has a broken hand but was easily repaired. I wanted these figures loose so I could put them out each Halloween and they look great. My set can be posed and I haven't encountered any breaking. They really are not all that articulated anyways. These are great value figures and I highly recommend them if you love Universal Monsters. I also have a few of the larger 12 inch Sideshow Universal Monsters and will review them soon. Thanks for watching.
Awesome. I do plan on opening them just for display and want some of the 12" figures as well. Did you ever get any of these figures released in the Diamond Select series? I think they said they redid a few sculpts, have better paint, and are better articulated. I think they remade most of the line that you showcased.
Saw them at ToysRUs. I have the Son of Frankenstein Monster. Much better articulation but figure stand isn't as nice. But worth the $14.99.
I would like to buy these ... can someone reply with a link or something
Check Ebay or local Toy resellers.
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To bad the didn't make the biggest monster of all time : Adolf Hitler.
I think you Forgot Joseph Stalin? Who’s body pits are still being discovered. But thank you for your posturing We SLOW CLAP YOU
man I have all these. many people don't know this where sideshow really started with statues. universal monsters was there main license. thanks for sharing. liked and subscribed ... also check out my channel
Still need a couple to complete my set. These are fantastic and around Halloween are always proudly displayed.
The BRIDE shown here looks kinda' chinzty to me, others look much better , the CREATURE, METALUNA MUTANT look great !
These are great statues. I will try to review the EMCE toys Universal Monsters in the coming months. Thanks for watching.
I'm thinking that the Bride prpb looks better "in person"
Are they possible?
They are. And there Great!
Possible to find? Yes. Expensive? Not too bad.
Tiggerdeethor, I think you mean pose-able. Only the head, arms at the shoulders, and the hands.
Mine are articulated at the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, & knees. The joints are a bit fragile in some cases, & I have arms & legs that keep coming off. I just put them back on. Theirs, I mean. Not mine. 👹
H. Calvert, You're right about the the other monsters, but the Dracula is as said. The arm on my Wolfman fell off one too many times. I decided just to glue it back on. I just display them anyway.
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