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 makeup, high hair, and mole on her cheek. The accessories include a black autographed stand with a peg that her feet can attach onto, a small blade, a golden chalice with what appears to be red smoke (or blood?) rising from it, and a skull with a lit candle attached to its head, bulging eye, and a green snake in its mouth. Her fingernails are painted black, and she wears a red ring on her right hand finger.
The articulation includes head on a ball peg, ball jointed shoulders and thighs, single jointed elbows and knees, elbow swivels, ball joint waist, swivel wrists, and ball peg ankles. She can look and tilt to the sides and down a bit, but not far up due to the sculpt of her hair. The arms can raise up 90 degrees, the waist can turn fully around, the legs can kick far up and out, and the ankles can kick forward, backward, and swivel to the sides. She is able to stand well on her own, but the included base helps to keep that pose, as the bottom of either foot can peg into it for extra support. The right hand is molded in a pointing pose, but can also hold her blade and chalice.
Elvira is a horror icon, and I’m happy to finally own a figure of her, to pair nicely with my other horror icons. The figure looks great in her stunning blood red gown, the accessories are appropriately macabre, and the articulation is decent enough. She will most likely be the highlight of my All Hallows’ Eve display. Who better to represent that glorious holiday than the queen of Halloween, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark?
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