Musings of an Inkd Geek

The latest NECA figure I got is the red, fright and boo version of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. I preordered it off Big Bad Toy Store, and they had it scheduled to drop in September. However, I received a shipping notification a few weeks ago, and it was delivered early last week, so it was cool to get her before Halloween month. This is the 2nd Elvira release from NECA. The first one had her dressed in her classic black gown. Besides the color of her outfit, both releases are the same. I found the red look more arresting, so I purchased this one (though I love Elvira no matter what color she wears). Elvira comes in a sparkly red gown with a belt at the waist that’s held together by velcro. There’s a thigh slit on the right side, with bell sleeves and a low cut at the bust. On her feet are red platform heels. She comes with 2 head sculpts, one neutral expression, the other a winking smile. Both portraits are well painted and sculpted, looking just like her, including her dramatic eye ...

Tonight on YouTube, I watched the Korean film Space Monster Wangmagwi. This flick was originally thought to have been lost. After it made its debut in South Korea, it seemed to have disappeared, showing up occasionally at Korean film screenings. The rights were eventually acquired in 2022 to license the film, and it has since become available for home media distribution. Wangmagwi is the oldest surviving Korean giant monster film, the other big one being Yongary. I saw this on a channel called The Original Creature Features. The plot is about a UFO in space that sends a monster to Earth as part of their plans of conquest. They hope to use a typhoon as cover to send the monster down undetected. Once the creature reaches our planet, it will grow giant, go on a rampage and destroy civilization, leaving the Earth open for conquest. The film has several side characters and plots, including a woman who’s upset that her wedding day will be ruined, two bumbling fools who are making a bet on wh...