Living Dead Dolls launched in 1998 as handmade horror dolls by Ed Long and Damien Glonek, and were commercially produced by Mezco from 2000 onward.
Each figure is a horror figure/doll standing about 10″ tall (in the standard line) made of plastic body + real cloth clothing, and packaged in a coffin‑shaped box with a “death certificate”.
Key horror‑keywords: Gothic, undead, macabre, coffin packaging, death certificate, reanimated, zombie, possession, horror‑movie tie‑ins.
Variants include mini‑figures, blind‑box versions, licensed horror‑movie character versions (e.g., classic slasher icons) and premium articulated releases.
Intended for collectors (ages 15+), not children’s toys.
Over time the line evolved with enhanced articulation (for example 18 points of articulation in the “Return of Living Dead Dolls” sub‑line) and high‑end accessories/facial plates.
The brand has leveraged horror culture, both original characters and licensed ones, appealing to fans of horror figures and collectible dolls alike.
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