While we wait for our favorite comic book characters like Deadpool to return to the big screen, companies likeNECAhave been keeping us occupied with a whole batch of new figures from pop culture juggernauts likeScreamandTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Now NECA has arguably saved the best for last as theyjust announced life-size replicas ofBatman,Deadpool,Groot, and Greta fromGremlins 2: The New Batch. First in the collection is the life-sizeBatmanfoam replica which is based on his appearance in the 2015 critically acclaimed video gameBatman: Arkham Knight. Like The Dark Knight’s actual height in the comics, the replica stands at 6’ 2”. NECA also used digital files fromArkham Knightto make the piece as authentic as possible. The figure is made out of foam rubber/latex, hand painted, and has a fabric cape.
The Life-Size Marvel Classic’s Deadpool, on the other hand, stands over six feet tall and is also made out of foam rubber/latex as well as hand painted just like Batman. Marvel fans are anxiously awaiting the return ofRyan Renolds’ version of the Merc with the Mouth inDeadpool 3where he’ll be teaming up withHugh Jackman’s iconic Wolverine. The third film will be directed byShawn Levy(Stranger Things,Free Guy). This replica Deadpool is ready for a fight with his infamous katanas on hand.Both his and Batman’s intimidating figure will be $1400 USD each.
The next life-size piece is Greta the Female Gremlin. This stunt puppet is again made from rubber/latex and stands at about 30 inches tall. The hand painted piece features fake eyelashes, a green wig, tailored clothing, high-heeled shoes, and a metal display stand. Accompanying Greta is Groot fromMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. The foam replica is modeled after the character’s cinematic adventures in the Infinity Saga and stands at 30 inches tall. Given Groot’s cute and smaller appearance, the design is based around his childlike adventures inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2and the Disney+ seriesI Am Groot. Groot made possibly his final MCU appearance inJames Gunn’s masterful sendoffGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3earlier this year.Groot’s foam replica will be $250 USD while Greta will cost $300 USD.
The Life-Size Replicas Are the Latest in NECA’s Path to Pop Culture Dominance
Batman,Deadpool,Groot, andGretanow join NECA’s insane line up of recently announced products. This includesWednesdayTooney Terrors, Seven inch figures forThe Thing,My Bloody Valentine,The Creature from the BlackLagoon, andHalloween III, and Tooney Classics for bothSuperman and The Joker.NECA has appealed to collectors because their figures, no matter what scale, have such a high quality for such an affordable price. That only looks to continue with these larger-than-life figures in 2024.
You can pre-order and find more information about these new NECA products on theirwebsite. Stay tuned to Collider for updates.
