The spookiest time of year has rolled around once again, bringing its sudden chill, orange leaves, and onslaught of Halloween decorations and memorabilia. Halloween isn't traditionally a holiday associated with gift-giving, but as the season has grown more popular, the number of Halloween-themed products has increased. And if any loved ones have a particular penchant for spooky season, Universal has plenty of great gift ideas waiting in the wings.
From classic Universal Monsters like Frankenstein's Monster and the Creature From the Black Lagoon to horror movie franchises like Child's Play and M3GAN, Universal has a wealth of collectibles, toys, and apparel that would all make great Halloween gifts.
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Universal Monsters x Care Bears Collection
Approximate Retail Price: Varies between products
Link to Universal Monsters x Care Bears Collection on Hot Topic Website
Kicking things off in cutesy style, Universal has teamed up with Care Bears to produce a range of crossover products that turn iconic Monsters into adorable Care Bears. This range includes jewelry, keychains, Pop! Figures, and plushies, all depicting Care Bear-ified versions of Gill-Man, Frankenstein's Monster, the Bride of Frankenstein, the Mummy, and Dracula.
Universal Monsters Pop! Figures (DECO)
Approximate Retail Price: $12
Link to Universal Monsters Pop! Figures on Funko's Website
Still one of the most popular gifts for pop-culture fans, Funko's vast range of Pop! Figures gets even greater with the addition of Universal's new Monsters DECO line. Dracula, Gill-Man, Frankenstein, and Bride of Frankenstein are all given a fresh Pop! Figure makeover, this time giving each character a cel-shaded, deco-inspired design that gives them all a vibrant color scheme and clearly defined sketch lines.
Universal Monsters Big Face T-Shirts
Approximate Retail Price: $21.99
Link to Universal Monsters Big Face T-Shirts on Amazon
Buying clothing for gift purposes can always be a little treacherous, but Universal's range of Monsters T-shirts provides some solid options for fans of classic horror movies. Much like the above products, Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Gill-Man, and Wolf Man are all included in this collection, their iconic faces taking center stage on the shirt's front design.
Good Guy Chucky Standing Phunny Plush in Box
Approximate Retail Price: $16.99
Link to Good Guy Chucky Standing Phunny Plush in Box on Kidrobot Website
A fairly unique bit of Child's Play memorabilia, this Chucky plush doesn't depict the doll in the middle of his possessed rampage like most toys based on the horror movie franchise, but instead represents a standard Good Guy Chucky doll, with no murderous ghost in sight. This Chucky plush is adorned with the doll's iconic striped shirt and overalls, and comes in a box based on its live-action counterpart.
Loungefly x Chucky Collection
Approximate Retail Price: Varies between products
Link to Loungefly x Chucky Collection
One for the Child's Play superfans, Loungefly currently has a range of Chucky-themed apparel in stock. Fans can grab a Loungefly mini backpack that's designed to imitate the look of the Chucky doll's box from the movies, along with a card holder that boasts a similar design, and a colorful hoodie that imitates the pattern on the Chucky doll's overalls for its sleeves and hood.
M3gan 1/6 Scale Figure
Approximate Retail Price: $215
Link to M3gan 1/6 Scale Figure on Mondo Website
One of the more recent additions to Universal's ever-growing roster of horror icons, fans can now get their hands on their very own mini version of the titular android M3GAN doll. This 1/6 scale figure is pretty pricey, but it does come with plenty of extra accessories, such as swappable heads and hands, a few different display stands, and a paper cutter weapon.
M3GAN - 1:1 Replica Life-Size M3GAN Doll
Approximate Retail Price: $494
Link to 1:1 Replica Life-Size M3GAN Doll on NECA Website
The most impressive, but also by far the most expensive product on this list, this 1:1 life-size M3GAN replica doll is exactly what it sounds like. For around $500, fans are getting their very own version of the life-sized doll seen in the 2022 horror smash hit, though hopefully, it comes without the murderous AI built-in.