Frankenstein
- Property:
- Universal Monsters
- MSRP:
- $70.00
- Pre-Order Date:
- Apr 1, 2016
- Expected Ship Date:
- September 2016 - October 2016
- Release Date:
- Nov 1, 2016
- Exclusive Release:
- —
- Limited Production:
- 2,622
- Diamond:
- —
Summary
The One:12 Collective Frankenstein figure is a near-flawless 1:12 scale rendition of Boris Karloff’s 1931 Universal Monster, featuring two highly detailed head sculpts, character-specific sutured forearms, and film-accurate asphalt spreader boots. Its form-fitting real fabric clothing conceals a super articulated body tailored to the monster's limited range of motion, while accessories include functioning shackles with a metal chain and a display base. This figure stands out for its faithful black-and-white deco that captures the emotion and eerie presence of the original film, making it a definitive collectible within the Universal Monsters lineup.
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Reviews
Pros
- Two highly detailed, hyper-realistic head sculpts capturing different emotional states (classic sad and angry expressions)
- Film-accurate, tight-fitting real fabric clothing with realistic texture and appearance
- Includes functioning metal chain shackles, two sets of swappable hands with attached forearms, and a display base with posing post
- Subtle grayscale paintwork with realistic shading and glossed eyes adding life and emotion
- Well-concealed articulation allowing for key poses true to the character’s limited mobility (ball-jointed head, double-jointed knees, torso articulation)
- Character-specific sutured forearms and film-accurate asphalt spreader boots enhancing authenticity
- Collector-friendly deluxe packaging with translucent slipcover and original film stills inside the flap
- Hidden joints inside clothing that do not disrupt figure’s aesthetic
- Tall figure with imposing presence, taller than average 6-inch scale figures, enhancing display impact
Cons
- Limited articulation in hands/wrists (no wrist articulation), feet lack rocker/tilt
- Sparse accessories beyond heads, hands, handcuffs, and stand; no additional props or diorama elements included
- Articulation compromises to maintain sculpt integrity and screen-accurate silhouette
- No upper arm swivel on some joints, limiting pose variety
Original Announcement and Product Info
Product Description
Perhaps the most iconic movie monster of all time, Frankenstein first terrified audiences in 1931. Portrayed by legendary actor Boris Karloff as a terrifying yet misunderstood and tormented creature, Universal’s Frankenstein monster has gripped moviegoer’s imaginations ever since.
Cobbled together from corpses stolen from graves and the scaffold — reanimated by lightning — Frankenstein terrorized a small village while seeking vengeance on his creator.
Meticulously developed to capture the terrifying look of the iconic creature and outfitted on a One:12 Collective body, the figure’s detailing is incredible; the final product captures the look and spirit of the character as he appeared in the legendary film.
The One:12 Collective Frankenstein features:
- Accurate real fabric clothing
- Hyper-realistic portraits
- Super articulated body
- Character specific sutured forearms
- Film-accurate asphalt spreader boots
What’s in the box:
- Standard portrait
- Angry portrait
- Posing hands with attached forearms (L&R)
- Grasping hands with attached forearms (L&R)
- Functioning shackles with real metal chain
- Display base with posing post
Each figure is packaged in a deluxe, fifth panel window box with translucent acetate slipcover. Designed for collector convenience, the packaging allows for both maximum protection as well as ease of removal for display.