NECA announced on Tuesday a new line of 7-inch scale action figures that mashup two of the toymaker’s biggest licensed properties: Universal Monsters and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Working closely with Universal Brand Development and Viacom, the figures will pay tribute to the world’s most famous turtles and iconic monsters.
The first figure to be released will be Raphael as Frankenstein’s Monster, coming in early 2022. Inspired by the silver-screen classic “Frankenstein,” celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2021, Raphael as Frankenstein’s Monster reimagines the temperamental Turtle as the misunderstood monster. The figure will include a metal chain, interchangeable hands, and two lightning bolt sai. Subsequent figures set for 2022 will include a full line of TMNT characters inspired by classic icons of horror from Universal Pictures.
The figures will be released in NECA’s Ultimate format, a favorite among collectors for its complete portrayal of a character with a wide array of accessories. The 5th-panel packaging also allows collectors to remove and replace the figure without damaging the packaging.
Universal Monsters x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ultimate Raphael as Frankenstein’s Monster is available now for pre-order from Entertainment Earth.
