UNVEILING THE LEGEND: THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO VINCENT PRICE IN ACTION FIGURE FORM

Horror cinema has its share of icons, but none as luminous as Vincent Price. The aura of the man beams right off the screen, still as vivid as it was decades ago. Now, this cinematic icon has been cast in shiny, glistening plastic as the Vincent Price NECA Ultimate action figure, and it’s an absolute delight. Revelling in the timeless classical aesthetic of the actor, this is an action figure, but it’s also a shrine, a pop culture talisman keeping alive the memory of The Price That Saved Hollywood. This article celebrates that action figure, which instantly became an essential collectible for fans of both Price and horror.

A CLASSIC REIMAGINED IN ULTIMATE FORM

Stuffed in the centre of the boxed set is one of the most impressive figures ever produced: the 7-inch-tall, three-piece Vincent Price NECA Ultimate action figure. It is a magnificent piece of work, designed with an attention to detail that mirrors Price’s screen persona with uncanny precision. Mustache precisely aligned, eyes staring, the figure resembles the horror icon in all his frightening glory.

But the tribute doesn’t stop there – the figure is outfitted in traditional gear: a skull, a lantern, and what has to be his most beloved trinket: his book. These aren’t random props, they are celebratory: nods to Price’s indelible roles in The Abominable Dr Phibes and The Tingler, his ode to the actor’s entire career as a dark messiah. A gesture to the actor’s overall influence on the horror genre before going back into the collectors’ vault.

CRAFTSMANSHIP THAT SPEAKS VOLUMES

It is the attention to detail that makes the Vincent Price NECA Ultimate action figure truly stand out. Not only was the figure sculpted but it was also painted at every angle. Yes, that’s right, it wasn’t just sculpted at the front but also from the back, side and top – it was rendered in 3D. The clothes were actually sculpted and replicated from his multitude of attires in the film, down to his 1930s vintage dress socks. In some cases, even Mr Price’s hair was added to the figure. A piece of film history you can hold in your hand. This figure was not only accurate but breathtaking, making it a real limited piece of art, rather than just a simple collectible.

A FITTING TRIBUTE TO A HORROR TITAN

As an action figure, the Vincent Price NECA Ultimate will be a good, loving proxy for an actor whose contributions to horror are immeasurable. He was a star and a mad genius with a magic touch for gothic melodrama, and his influence on generations of actors who followed his path is staggering. If we could award an Oscar statuette to all of Price’s characters, the shelves of our movie rooms would filled with little golden mummy heads, mystic masks and grinning gargoyles. This action figure will be an amazing toy for any collector, the perfect way to honour an amazing legacy. Incidentally, Price and Frankenstein were around the same age when they were at the height of their powers.

HORROR ENTHUSIASTS REJOICE: A MUST-HAVE ADDITION

For collectors and aficionados of horror, the venture-cape-and-skull-titular-cane combo that is the Vincent Price NECA Ultimate action figure is a can’t-miss collectible. It nails Price’s on-screen presence down the bone and the result is a graceful, year-round conversation piece, whether sitting proudly on a shelf or being scavenged for horror-themed play-doh dioramas.

WHY CLASSICS NEVER FADE

There’s a place for fashions in film, but the classics are forever. Vincent Price has reached the Classic Hits vault. When today’s terrors turn to dust, his performances will still entertain.