Frankenstein 12-Inch

Sideshow Collectibles got its start in the late 1990s.  The company produced a series of 9-inch Universal Monsters articulated figures.

The quality of the toys far outshined most toys seen in the market at that time.

Not too long after Sideshow complete its 9-inch run the company began producing 12-inch collectibles figures starting with Universal Studios Monsters, Frankenstein was one of the first.

Like its smaller 9-inch version the 12-inch version is a masterpiece of sculpting, articulation, paint application and attention to detail.

The Frankenstein Monster is fashioned after Boris Karloff, the actor who portrayed him in the original 1930s black and white film.

The sculpt by Oluf W. Hartvigson captures the features of Boris Karloff as the Monster perfectly.

The sickly green skin, heavy over hanging brow, short cropped black hair separated by scars, the aquiline nose, firm thin lips and long neck with electric bolts are all there.

The creatures long fingered hands with black nails, dangling arms with hands and writs showing below the deep green tattered coat with buttons and three pockets with flaps, deep brown pants and undershirt and heavy shoes with thick soles complete the horrific look of the monster.

Articulation is tight which enables the figure to stand on its own and the loose fitting cloths make the creature look more skeletal and emaciated.

The figure stands in front of scene from the movie.

A simulated cobblestone base is included as are a pair of shackles and chain, a glass container with a human brain and two flowers as seen when the monster accepts them from a little girl.

The figure’s real cloth outfit fits creature with realistic folds and creases and shifts easily without binding the figure.

The figure is held in place by several transparent plastic straps and the accessories are encased behind a form-fitting cocoon.

Both the figure and accessories can be seen in full behind a clear plastic panel that can be seen when the box lid is opened.  

The Frankenstein movie poster recreation is on the front of the box and a half figure photo of the creature is on the back of the box.

Unfortunately Sideshow ceased making classic monster 12-inch figures.