Top 10 Must-Own Horror Toys: The Halloween Edition
In 2007 Paper Magic Group released what is no doubt the most unique Halloween toy ever made in the form of this two-foot tall replica of a young Michael Myers in his clown suit. Though the doll could often be found soon thereafter on clearance at Spencer Gifts, it has in more recent years become quite sought after, selling for at least $100 on eBay. I’m not sure what’s up with the hair, but this is a must-own collectible nonetheless, especially for the hardcore Halloween nut.
We head into remake territory with Michael’s debut in Mezco’s Living Dead Dolls line, based on his look in Rob Zombie’s Halloween II. The Zombie Halloween movies have been given several different toys from both Mezco and NECA, but this is my favorite of the bunch. I’m not so much a fan of Zombie’s two installments in the franchise, but one thing I will say is that I absolutely love how badass he made Myers look with the tattered jumpsuit and that gnarly torn-up mask. These have recently sold on eBay for varying prices, generally between $30-$50.
We finish off the list with my most wanted Halloween collectible: the Halloween snow globe, which was included with Anchor Bay’s 20th Anniversary VHS release of the film back in 1998. Rather than snow, this particular globe was filled with drops of blood, and it’s based on the scene where Laurie and Michael duke it out in the living room. This is actually the first and only Halloween collectible to depict Laurie Strode, a character our toy collections have been missing for far too long. If you find one of these, be sure to snatch it up because they’re quite rare.
This is of course only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Michael Myers toys. If I left any out that you consider to be must-own pieces, leave a comment and let us know!
