Dracula and The Mummy have arrived

[MIB41]

Picked mine up last night. A TRU had just put four of them out. And they didn't even bother to hang them on a proper peg. They were hanging with a tag of $9.99 but with the wrong description. I scanned them, and they were $19.99 as anticipated. Super nice figures. I think the fact the vampire doesn't look like Lugosi is a plus. He looks more like a traditional vampire without the flabby face. The outfits are especially nice. I love the detail in Dracula's tailored suit while the Mummy's wrappings are well arranged and made with material that really sells the idea better than any that have come before. Overall just a super nice set. I wish places like Walmart and Target sold these. I think they would be a hit. Especially with Halloween around the corner. Great work guys!

[Goblin19]

I had no idea they were out already. What a nice surprise. They made a great birthday present for me.

[puckace]

I picked these up while on vacation last week in Oregon. I saw them in Salem and Medford TRU. Very nice figures. Bring on the Creature from the Black Lagoon!

[supercrazy]

I have all four of these on my wall and they all look great. Want another set to open. Dracula is my favorite. Anyone gonna take on the task to recreate the Mego Vs Lincoln Monsters ad with DC Retro and EMCE Monsters.

[Delusional B]

I, too, picked up the new Dracula and Mummy to go with Frank and Wolfie. I just can't say enough good things about these figures. They are so high-quality... from the stiff, solid articulation to the beautiful costumes and sculpts. I used to miss my childhood AHI monster figures... not anymore.

[Fire Marshal Bill]

Finally got an email that my set had shipped from EE .

[fallensaviour]

Just picked up my Drac and Mummy from the comic shop yesterday $17.99 a piece.Sweet deal for an excellent set.

[GoldBlade6]

Saw these at Newbury Comics & Toys R Us today. Just don't like all the paint. They don't seem Mego-like enough to me. Pike was a tough sell, too, but I had already started collecting the Trek figures, so I got him for completeness's sake.

I also resent the fact that these are Universal monsters and Drac's likeness isn't accurate. I know the rights issue isn't the maker's fault, but still...

[drmego]

Funny thing - I was at a comic shop today and a guy came in, picked up Dracula
and told the store owner that he thought it was great that the hands were the
regular pink hands. He said it reminded him of the old AHI monsters.

My jaw stayed on the floor for several minutes.

[supercrazy]

With anything there will be people who like the toys and then there will be others that don't. Everyone is entitled to that. I feel it is great that we are getting all of these figures in 8 inch scale. Whether there were problems with bodies or whatever had it not been for Paul and others EMCE toys we would most likely have never seen 8 inch cloth superheroes or monsters again. So I just want to thank you guys for making dreams come true.

[MIB41]

Without question this is a quality line. My only reserve is the line couldn't get wider distribution. It's certainly more deserving. Great work Paul and Joe!

[Dark Shadow]

I picked mine up at my local comic shop almost two weeks ago (and got a great deal on them), however I saw them at Toys R Us this weekend and was perturbed by the way they were stocked.

They were on a lower shelf (second from the bottom), stacked sloppily on top of each other, shoved inbetween Harry Potter 18" figures & the large Robot Chicken figures. I brought it to the attention of the manager, but had the impression he couldn't have cared less. I'm betting they are in the exact same state when I go back this weekend.

If interested, drmego, I took a picture with my phone. Just PM me and I will forward it to you.

[thunderbolt]

My TRU had them promenantly displayed, and also had some Frankies and Wolfmen to go with them. I had to go thru a few Draculas, tho. Several had the medal fallen off and in the bottom of the bubble.

[MIB41]

My TRU had them promenantly displayed, and also had some Frankies and Wolfmen to go with them. I had to go thru a few Draculas, tho. Several had the medal fallen off and in the bottom of the bubble.

Wow! Now that would be a cool sight to behold!

[drmego]

You guys are a merchandiser force

You have already done all that can be done - short of clearing off
a peg and hanging them yourself. You brought it to the attention
of the manager - it's his store. If he has classic monsters a month
before Halloween, and doesn't think it's worth it to display them
where customers can see them, that's his call.

The good news is that kids are short - they see them more
clearly down low than up high.

I picked mine up at my local comic shop almost two weeks ago (and got a great deal on them), however I saw them at Toys R Us this weekend and was perturbed by the way they were stocked.

They were on a lower shelf (second from the bottom), stacked sloppily on top of each other, shoved inbetween Harry Potter 18" figures & the large Robot Chicken figures. I brought it to the attention of the manager, but had the impression he couldn't have cared less. I'm betting they are in the exact same state when I go back this weekend.

If interested, drmego, I took a picture with my phone. Just PM me and I will forward it to you.