Star Wars - TOGRUTA!

Star Wars: The Black Series - Halloween Edition - Togruta - Hasbro 2026

I've been loving the trend of different Hasbro lines. While technically this started well over 20 years ago, the modern push started in 2020 with a series of five Holiday/Christmas-themed Star Wars Black Series figures, each exclusive to a different retailer. I personally didn't purchase any of these for myself, but I loved them and ended up picking up the whole set for friends. By 2022 they branched out into a Halloween theme (and Valentine's Day in 2026), and suddenly we started getting female characters in the mix. It's always fun to try to predict what holiday re-decos Hasbro will come up with, but I always end up being pleasantly surprised by their creative choices. This green-skinned Togruta character is just amazing. The Togruta are a race from the planet Shili notable for their hollow horn protrusions (montrals) and long head-tails (lekku). Ahsoka Tano and Shaak-Ti are the most notable Togruta characters we know. And now we have a third in this green-hued Halloween edition. Let's check her out below!

Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers - RITA REPULSA!

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Re-Ignition - Rita Repulsa - Playmates 2025

When I think of what characters would make for a good Halloween-themed October review, I always overlook characters like Rita Repulsa. She's clearly witchy, has a great cackle, and scratches that nostalgic itch. But even still, I've had her sitting around unopened for over a year and, even in plain sight, I didn't think of her as Halloweeny until the last minute. When this new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Re-Ignition line from Playmates Toys was announced, I wrongly thought it was a boomerang situation where Playmates got the license again after years with other companies. But I am just completely mistaken; the entire run of MMPR figures has been Bandai, Hasbro, and Super7. Somehow this Playmates/MMPR pairing seems like a good fit though. The toys are fun, simple, and inexpensive. I only hope they keep pumping out product instead of a one-and-done release. This Rita Repulsa figure is by far my favorite of all the releases so far. Let's check her out below!

The Munsters - MARILYN MUNSTER!

Super7 ReAction - The Munsters Series 3 - Marilyn Munster - Super7 2023

I typically avoid Black & White grayscale action figures when there are colorful versions available. But last year I realized that it was seeming pretty unlikely we would ever see a color version of this Marilyn Munster ReAction figure. When I came across her next in a store (she had been sold out for a couple years), I didn't hesitate to get her. The original The Munsters series ran for two Seasons and 72 episodes from 1964-1966. Marilyn was played by Beverly Owens for the first 14 episodes and by Pat Priest for the remaining 58. Although the two women look different, the likenesses of her figures are so vague that I can't be 100% sure who it is supposed to be. Marilyn is the niece of Lily who is pretty and charming and normal. The running gag of the show is that her suitors are always scared away by her monstrous family... but everyone is too aloof to realize why. I normally don't usually buy figures of "civilian" characters, but something about Marilyn always got her a pass. Let's check out Marilyn below!

Dark Universe - DRACULA'S BRIDE!

Universal Studios Dark Universe 2-Packs - Dracula's Bride - Universal Parks 2025

In the Spring of 2025 I went to Orlando for the second time in my life. The purpose of the trip was to see the Muppet portion of Disney's Hollywood Studios before it was torn down for the new Monster's Inc attractions. But the timing of that trip was also interesting because the new Dark Universe park was set to open in just a 3 or 4 weeks. A couple days before my trip, pictures started leaking online of exclusive action figures for this monster-themed Dark Universe park. I quickly learned that there was a gift shop already open in the lobby of a nearby hotel that was selling this early merch. And miraculously, it was located between my hotel and the Disney Parks. I ended up stopping by 4-5 times but they never did get this set in. I was eventually able to order it online a few months later after stalking the Universal web shop obsessively. These figures used to be absurdly overpriced at $84 per set, but a year later the standard price was reduced to a reasonable $40. Let's check out Dracula's Bride below!

POP Funko - MARTIAN SPY GIRL!

Funko POP! Movies #1876 - Mars Attacks! - Martian Spy Girl - Funko 2025

I have a relative who buys me Funko Pops every Christmas. I always try to casually mention throughout the year that I don't really collect them like I used to and I'm hyper-selective now. But every year I get that familiar rectangular wrapped gift handed to me no matter what. Her selection is usually off-base. But last year I was genuinely happy to get the Mars Attacks Martian Spy Girl. I had picked her up multiple times in stores and almost bought her. But I didn't love the details of the tearaway face so I (reluctantly) never made the purchase. The Martian Spy Girl was my absolute favorite part of Mars Attacks. I saw the movie in the theatre opening weekend my freshmen year in college not knowing what to expect... and I loved it. It was silly, colorful, funny, and a little gross. But the highlight was Lisa Marie doing her inhuman sauntering across the screen as the Martian Spy Girl. It was instantly iconic. I'm really happy to have another in my collection. Let's check her out below!

Universal Monsters - PRINCESS ANCKESENAMON!

Universal Monsters Mini-Mates Series 3 - Princess Anck-es-en-Amon - DST 2012

I just unearthed this toy from my basement after it had gone missing nine years ago. I picked her up when my local Toys'r'us was shutting down back in 2017. She had already been out of stock for years at that point, but they must have found this lone straggler in the backroom or under a shelf when clearing out. In The Mummy (1932), the resurrected Imhotep has assimilated into modern society. After ten years, he seeks out the tomb of his love, the Princess Anck-es-en-Amon, to hopefully resurrect her in the same way. But instead he meets a socialite names Helen Grosvenor who bears a striking resemblance to the Princess. Imhotep believes Helen is her reincarnation and attempts to sacrifice and mummify her. In the process, Helen becomes fully possessed by the spirit of Princess Anck-es-en-Amok. That's what this toy represents. There was supposed to be another figure of the civilian Helen, but it was unfortunately cancelled. But at least we got her in the Princess garb. Let's check her out below!

MOTU Origins - SKELETAL LADY SLITHER!

Masters of the Universe Origins - Skeletal Lady Slither - Mattel Creations 2026

I love when a female character can be creepy and scary. For some reason, aside from the occasional witch or vampire, these traits are almost always owned by male characters. (Note that I didn't say gross or gory. There seem to be no gender hang-ups with blood-splattered or mutilated figures. But I digress). I have a special fondness for skeletons. I can see six skeletal things in my house as I type this from my couch - and they are year-round, not seasonal. So when Mattel announced this Skeletal Lady Slither as part of their Snake Lair crowd-funding campaign, I was obsessed. A skeletal female action figure in a retro style seems like something custom-made for me. The reptilian details are just icing on the cake. The only downside was that she was included in a $300 bundle that took a year to arrive. But I'm patient and irresponsible, so it was the perfect product for the perfect customer. I meant to review her sooner, but she seems very appropriate for spooky season. Let's check out Lady Slither below!

Casper - KAT HARVEY!

Funko Minis (Five Below Exc) - Casper (1995 Movie) - Kat Harvey - Funko 2026

My childhood was full of exposure to Harvey Comics characters. Between cartoons and the comics my parents would grab from the spinner racks whenever we were sick, my siblings and I were fed a steady diet of Richie Rich, Hot Stuff, Sad Sack, Wendy, Baby Huey, Little Audrey, Little Lotta, etc. But the most prevalent was easily Casper the Friendly Ghost (and his troublesome uncles the Ghostly Trio). I was working in a video store when the Casper (1995) movie was released on VHS. It was very popular among kids, but I was in college and couldn't be bothered. But years later I randomly popped it in and was charmed. Anyone of my generation who was even the slightest bit of an outcast probably feels an affinity towards Christina Ricci. She was the unspoken representative for all of us. Now this movie is in my annual Halloween rotation, but I never expected to see any merchandise (Kat at least) from the movie. But 30 years later FiveBelow and Funko fill that void. Let's check them out below!