Category: Universal Monsters

Every Aurora Monster kit collection needs the Phantom — the masked figure of the Paris opera, cape swirling, in the 1:8 scale that made Aurora’s Universal Monsters famous. This 1963 example, Model No. 428-98, is offered unbuilt and unpainted, with the black plastic parts, box and instruction sheet as photographed. Read the listing before you… Continue reading Aurora Phantom of the Opera Model Kit, 1963, Unbuilt, Model No. 428-98 — 3 Small Pieces Missing

Remco’s Mini Monsters Wolfman is the small-scale werewolf every Universal Monsters shelf needs — a 3.75-inch figure in his dark shirt and trousers, with brown fur, red claw hands and the big fanged grin. This 1980 example comes from a smoke-free home and is listed as complete as shown. The seller grades it C8.5 overall:… Continue reading Remco Mini Monsters Wolfman Figure, 1980, 3.75-Inch

Remco’s Mini Monsters are some of the most collectible small-scale Universal Monsters figures ever made, and this 1980 Dracula is the one that anchors the set: a 3.75-inch count in his black tuxedo with the white shirt front, gold medallion and his original vinyl cape. This example is 100% complete, with its authentic original double-sided… Continue reading Remco Mini Monsters Dracula Figure, 1980, 3.75-Inch, Complete with Original Cape

Mego’s Wolfman is the hairiest of the 1974 Mad Monsters — and this original example is complete on the first-release Type 1 body, with its metal-rivet construction and Mego Corp. markings. The green tunic, fur-trimmed cuffs and snarling 1974 head make it one of the most recognizable 8-inch monsters ever made. Be honest about condition,… Continue reading Mego Wolfman Action Figure, 1974, Mad Monsters Series, 8-Inch, Complete, Type 1 Body

Mego’s 1974 Dracula — the Dreadful Dracula of the Mad Monsters series — is the 8-inch figure that put Universal’s count on a generation of toy shelves. This original example comes complete with its cape, the red-trimmed black cape that finishes the blue tuxedo look. The seller describes him in great shape, with tight joints,… Continue reading Mego Dracula Action Figure, 1974, Mad Monsters Series, 8-Inch, Complete with Cape

Aurora’s 1963 The Mummy kit is one of the most atmospheric of the Universal Monsters model kits — the shambling Mummy, arms outstretched, rising from his tomb. This example is the real vintage deal: a complete, unbuilt kit, Model No. 427-98, with its parts shown laid out in the listing photos. What you see is… Continue reading Aurora The Mummy Model Kit, 1963, Complete & Unbuilt, Model No. 427-98

Aurora’s 1963 The Wolf Man is one of the great Universal Monsters model kits — and this one comes already built and painted by a professional, standing on its rocky base with the skull at his feet. The seller notes the kit is stamped 1963 under the base, so this is the vintage Aurora issue,… Continue reading Aurora The Wolf Man Model Kit, 1963, Pro Built & Painted, Stamped 1963 Under Base