The 10 Coolest Horror Movie Toys of 2014!
John Squires
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The end of the year is a time for looking back on all the great (or awful) things that happened throughout the course of that year, and 2014 was a pretty damn solid one on the horror front. The movies, at least the independent ones, were exceptional, and the toys were just as awesome.
We’ve already talked about 2014’s best and worst horror movies so today, on the eve of New Year’s, we look back on the 10 coolest horror toys that this year brought into our lives. So let’s get on with the list because we know you’re itching to get the hell off the computer and start drowning out the year’s hardships with way too much booze!
1) NECA – SUPER FREDDY
It was almost impossible for NECA to top 2013’s San Diego Comic-Con exclusive, which was the very first action figure of Nintendo-style Jason Voorhees. But they damn sure tried with this past summer’s exclusive, bringing Elm Street 5: Dream Child‘s “Super Freddy” into their popular retro-inspired line. Measuring 8″ tall and with real fabric clothing, Super Freddy’s toy debut was limited to only 5,000 pieces worldwide, and the figures can still be purchased for decent prices over on eBay.
2) NECA – 30TH ANNIVERSARY ULTIMATE FREDDY
NECA also released this self-proclaimed “Ultimate Freddy” action figure this year in celebration of A Nightmare on Elm Street‘s 30th anniversary. The idea was that the figure would be the definitive Freddy Krueger toy, and I must say that NECA more than delivered on that promise. Measuring 7″ tall and featuring an alternate head as well as Tina’s skinned face and the infamous tongue phone, this is indeed the ultimate Freddy action figure, worthy of being called the best of all time.
3) NECA – NES JASON VOORHEES
2014 was the year that 8-bit Jason Voorhees had his moment in the sun with last year’s San Diego Comic-Con exclusive from NECA kick-starting a massive resurgence of interest in the slasher icon’s most oddball incarnation. One-upping themselves, the company gave NES Jason the retro treatment earlier this year with this Toys R Us exclusive, which became one of the most sought-after horror toys of the year. These were incredibly hard to find in stores, which made the desire for them that much stronger. You’ll have to head over to eBay to grab one if you couldn’t find one in your local store.
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