Frankenstein
Color - Previews Exclusive
- Property:
- Universal Monsters
- MSRP:
- $80.00
- Pre-Order Date:
- Jul 1, 2016
- Expected Ship Date:
- October 2016
- Release Date:
- Jan 1, 2017
- Exclusive Release:
- Previews Exclusive
- Limited Production:
- 2,004
- Diamond:
- —
Summary
The PX Previews Exclusive Frankenstein figure stands out by accurately capturing Boris Karloff's iconic makeup and sunken facial features in full color, surpassing typical mass-produced likenesses. It includes two interchangeable heads, detailed hands with veins and scars, and a metal-chain shackle accessory, all atop a sizable, textured display base with articulated arm. Despite limited ankle articulation and a somewhat loose head peg, the figure's sculpt, paintwork, and well-tailored cloth outfit deliver a highly faithful and imposing representation of the Universal Monsters classic.
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Reviews
Pros
- Faithful full-color recreation of Boris Karloff’s iconic 1931 Frankenstein makeup
- Highly detailed sculpt and paint capturing sunken eyes, heavy eyelids, wrinkles, scars, and veins
- Well-tailored cloth costume including black overshirt, undershirt, and detailed pants
- Includes two interchangeable heads (neutral and snarling expression)
- Comes with two pairs of hands (relaxed and clawing/grabbing)
- Metal chain shackles accessory with functional clasp
- Large circular display base featuring electric Tesla coil design with articulated support arm
- Over 32 points of articulation with ball-jointed neck, double-jointed knees, ab crunch, waist, and hip pivot
- Arm sleeves removable to swap forearms for alternate hands
- Includes a collectible branded ziplock bag for accessories storage
- Translucent green flesh tone paint adds realistic skin effect
Cons
- Loose head on ball joint, can feel unstable or prone to wobble
- Limited ankle articulation—no hinge or pivot on boots
- Elbow joint placement is high and can be awkward when posing
- Shackles clasp is delicate and potentially fragile when opening/closing
- Display stand and articulated arm may be oversized relative to figure scale
- Scar paint on forehead is bright red and lacks shading depth compared to rest of face
Original Announcement and Product Info
A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Perhaps the most iconic monster movie 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. 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. This PREVIEWS exclusive version is in full color, recreating the make-up scheme of Karloff as accurately as possible.