American toy brand NECA, in collaboration with Universal Monsters, recently officially unveiled the latest product in their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme: the "Leonardo as the Creature" (tentative translation) 7-inch action figure! It is expected to be released in January 2024.
This time, the character fused with Leonardo is the monster "Creature from the Black Lagoon" from the film 《Creature from the Black Lagoon》. The black and white film 《Creature from the Black Lagoon》, released in 1954, is part of Universal Pictures' monster universe. The story describes an expedition team composed of geologists and ichthyologists traveling to the Amazon rainforest in South America, where they encounter a mysterious aquatic monster. This terrifying-looking creature becomes deeply attracted to Kay Lawrence, a beautiful woman among the expedition team......
▼ The Creature from the Black Lagoon suit, made from latex materials.
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This "Leonardo as the Creature" once again features overall prototype design by artist James Groman. In addition to meticulously depicting the Creature's layered epidermal structure, bumpy skin texture, and numerous visible fins and webs, the retained Leonardo elements are also very interesting. These include his signature turtle shell and blue eye mask. His katanas have been reinterpreted as harpoons, with one even featuring a fish impaled on it, which is fantastic! It also comes with multiple interchangeable hands, a bone blade that can be equipped on the right forearm, and a pet turtle.
Universal Monsters/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - 7” Scale Action Figure – Ultimate Leonardo as the Creature
Suggested retail price: US$34.99, Product specifications: Approximately 7 inches tall, Estimated release date: January 2024
Source: @necaofficial