A friend from the USA was kind enough to send me a couple of these fun little horror toys made by Jakks Pacific. S.L.U.G stands for Scary Little Ugly Guys and Zombies because... well, zombies.
This is the first series of this line and I loved the aesthetic as soon as I saw them - coffin boxes!! How cool is that?! In total there are 8 to collect
There were none of these guys that I didn't want to get - really, I mean look at those designs! I was going to be happy with any of them.
So upon opening the coffins the figures themselves are in small clear plastic bags. I got 2, so let's see who I got
Firstly, zombie cheerleader Rigamortis Lourdes! I love the fact that instead of pom poms she's holding heads, that's such a grotesque and brilliant touch. The sculpt on her is really neat too. Nice details in the skirt and hair, and especially the face. I like the rips in her clothes too. She even has a little "Z" on her vest!
Secondly - and I was extra happy to get this guy - Decayin' Dom
This guy must be an homage to Tarman from Night of the Living Dead!! Just look at him! I love this little figure and the sculpt is excellent!
The detailing in this little figure is great, the barrel with it's radioactive sign on it, the slime oozing off of Decayin' Dom and over the edge of the barrel, the bit of brain and exposed ribs... All of it is just excellent!
If you get a chance, I'd recommend picking one of these up. They're great sculpts and solid little figures made in a brilliant toxic green plastic, and all of the characters have great designs. If I ever see these in the UK, I'd have to add another to my collection. These really remind me of Monster in My Pocket and I freaking LOVED those when I was a kid.
Go Figure!
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