It’s already been a hell of a summer forhorrorwithI Know What You Did Last SummerandM3GAN 2.0only looking to add to the sun-soaked screams. However, genre fans don’t just have to look for their scares on the big screen as horror merchandise has been hotter than ever. Companies like Funko, McFarlane Toys, and NECA have spent the last half-decade celebrating a ton of popular horror franchises. Thanks to his recent hit series,Chuckyis one slasher icon getting the most love at the moment. Now,NECAand this killer Good Guy Doll are back with their latest beach-worthy figure.
A part of NECA’sUltimate seven-inch-scale horror line, this new figure is “Surf’s Up Chucky.”While it may seem like an odd choice for the average fan, this figure is actually a deep cut from the franchise’s past.This version is based on an unused concept poster from 1991’sChild’s Play 3. This Chucky is seen soaking up some rays with sunglasses, suntan lotion, a soft goods fabric towel, arm floaties, a surfboard, and a wave base for the surfboard. The figure also comes with interchangeable hands and heads. This frighteningly chill doll is sporting Good Guy-themed swim trunks and flip-flops as well.
Chucky Figures Galore!
WhileNECA has done a ton ofChuckyfigures in the past, featuring a Christmas-themed rendition andkiller blind bagsbased on the Syfy series, this Chucky is just what the doctor ordered for horror-lovers looking to get a bit of color this season. Fittingly, this figure will be a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive. Surf’s Up Chucky now joinsThe Bride of Frankenstein’s glow-in-the-dark figure andVincent Price’s black-and-white head-knocker in their deadly summer lineup. This splashing Chucky will be available for a limited pre-order on NECA’s website from June 18th to June 20th.
Even thoughChucky’s critically-acclaimed TV series wascanceled abruptly late last year, that series revitalized the entire franchise. It even ended with Chucky taking over the White House. However, you can’t keep a Good Guy down for long.Franchise creatorDon Manciniis currently working on thenextChuckyfilm installment. As fans wait for more news on that, this demonic doll will be keeping us preoccupied with his wide array of merch.
Where Can You Stream ‘Chucky’?
Chuckyis currently streaming on Peacock and Shudder. All three seasons of the series are also readily available onBlu-ray and DVD. Before your nextChild’s Playmarathon, you can viewChucky’s entire NECA collection on theirwebsite.
After a vintage Chucky doll turns up at a suburban yard sale, an idyllic American town is thrown into chaos as a series of horrifying murders begin to expose the town’s hypocrisies and secrets.
