Friday, September 13, 2024

Creature from the Black Lagoon (36/54) - Jada 6" Creature from the Black Lagoon and Exclusive Glow Variant (2023)


It certainly seems like the past several years have seen an abundance of Creature Action Figures after years of nothing. I'm sure this is in part due to the collectibles market today, but I also have to give credit to Universal's Licensing department.


Jada Toys jumped into the ring in 2024 with a 6" line of Universal Monsters, including Dracula, Frankenstein and his Bride, and the Creature (nudging The Mummy and Wolfman out of the top four spot — oddly enough they did do a Wolfman and Invisble Man, but still no Mummy?).



Jada went out of their way to accessorize the Creature, including an alternate head sculpt, a clutching claw, a fossilized claw, a speargun and a net (they're not the first to include such accessories, though considering they never make human figures to face off with the monsters, I always wonder if Dracula and his crew are supposed to use these tools against the Creature). 


The open mouthed, 'I just caught my girlfriend swimming with some scuba diver' portrait...


...and a more casual portrait.


Of course, in keeping with Creature history, a store-exclusive Glow Variant was not far behind, with the same features and accessories, just molded for a glowing good time.



 Check back next week for another item from my Creature collection!