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Sideshow Toy Unveils More Universal Monsters
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Sideshow Toys has released more images of upcoming products based on the classic Universal Monsters. Due to the great demand for more Universal Studios Classic Monsters action figures, Sideshow Toy is pleased to announce their Series IV action figure line. Using photo, film and archive reference, critically acclaimed sculptor, Oluf W. Hartvigson, has once again captured the unique portrait and costume qualities of Henry Hull as The Werewolf of London, Boris Karloff as Son of Frankenstein and the Mole Man, from the 1956 sci-fi thriller, "The Mole People". The figures are sculpted in posed positions to convey and accenetuate the drama of each character. Featuring 12 points of articulation, these figures have some of the most detailed paint applications ever found on a production action figure. Each figure comes with a highly detailed base with movie title, year and the actor's name engraved, as well as accessories themed to the movie. The action figures are fully licensed through Universal Studios Consumer Products, and sanctioned by the Hull and Karloff estates. Series IV figures are set for release in October of 2000, and will be available though mass market distribution specialty toy, collectible and comic shops and via the Sideshow Toy website. 
Due to the immense popularity of the Silver Screen Series, Sideshow is pleased to announce the release of a special Silver Screen edition boxed set of Little Big Heads featuring the LBH's with a special paint finish.The set will include 15 LBHs, featuring the eight LBHs from Series 1 which include Frankenstein, Wolf Man, Mummy, Dracula, Creature, Bride of Frankenstein, Invisible Man and Phantom of the Opera; and Series 2 LBHs including The Mummy, Creature Walks Among Us, The Mole Man, Son of Frankenstein, the Metaluna Mutant, Phantom of the Opera. As a special offering, the set will also include the much sought after Hunchback of Notre Dame LBH. Sculpted by Matt Falls, each figure stands approximately 3.5" tall on their own individual base. They are painted in black and white, as seen in the original movies. Scheduled for release in September 2000, this set will be available through mass market distribution, specialty toy, collectible and comic shops, and via the Sideshow Toy Website. [Posted 7/26/2000]
  
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