Our Spookiest Halloween Figures and Model Kits!

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Our Top Recommendations For Halloween Figures and Model Kits!

Published on: October 16th, 2024 by The HLJ Team

Halloween Is Nearly Here

When it comes to the world of hobby goods like model kits, figures and character goods, it’d be understandable if you thought there isn’t much of a connection to the universally beloved, horror themed holiday of Halloween. But you might be surprised by just how much halloween as a theme tends to be incorporated into character merchandise especially.

Here in Japan, Halloween is often adopted thematically as a brief marketing trend during the month of October. Like the rest of the world, it’s also an excuse to cosplay. For manufacturers of figures and model kits, the holiday is often used as a fun theme for a seasonal outfit.

If the month of October puts you in the mood to buy or display some ‘Halloween’ things as part of your collection, then we’ve got some recommendations for you! None of these items are actually 'scary,' of course.

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1/12 Pumpkin Princess

Snail Shell has quickly become a huge name in the action figure world for producing high quality original character figures with unique concepts, and the 1/12 scale Pumpkin Princess figure might just be one of their finest works.

Arriving just in time for Halloween, this figure is fun in the way it embodies the theme of Halloween throughout, with an orange and purple color scheme, a ‘scary’ face for the princess, and, of course, the pumpkin mech that forms the centerpiece of this action figure set. With both the princess and the pumpkin mech, it’s sort of like getting two figures in one.

The design of this kit and its detailed articulation gives it a dynamic nature that allows you to display the Pumpkin Princess in or alongside the pumpkin - she can ride on top of it or wear it like armor. The princess also comes with a variety of weapons, so you can make her look like she’s ready to kill in a ‘slasher’ style, if you want!

For fans of Halloween, this figure has a fun, peculiar charm to it, and it’s In Stock now, so it’s ready to ship!

ORIGINAL DESIGN ART CORP. APT Halloween Succubus Deluxe Edition Figure

If you’re a committed fan of Halloween, maybe you want a huge original character statue as a truly unique Halloween decoration. That’s where this original character statue by Astrum Design comes in.

This original character was designed from the ground up to be a fun, silly halloween design with lots of detail. Much like the pumpkin princess, this character’s asymmetrical and revealing witch outfit is rendered primarily in orange, purple and black. She’s apparantly a ‘succubus,’ too, so that might explain the wings.

This is a huge, expensive, statue - so we can only recommend it for the most committed of Halloween (and figure) fans.

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1/7 Azur Lane: Royal Fortune Treats from the Deep

Like Azur Lane? Enjoy its colorful cast of characters? Love Halloween? Then maybe you should know about this cool statue we have In Stock - Royal Fortune, Treats from the Deep version!

In this context, I’m not really sure what the ‘Deep’ refers to - I’m not an Azur Lane expert. But I can only assume it means the ocean, because the characters are based on boats, after all.

In this figure, however, the key feature is the vampire style outfit that ‘Royal Fortune’ gets to wear, surrounded by Halloween candies in a colorful halloween scene with lots of orange and purple (as we have mentioned, the signature halloween colors).

The mascot ‘manjuu’ from the game holds up a halloween themed cake that has the phrase ‘Happy Halloween’ emblazoned across bright orange icing, whilst another holds up a small pumpkin themed treat. It’s a really detailed figure with a lot of small elements that you’ll be noticing every time you glance at it. A gift that keeps on giving.

For Azur Lane fans who also like Halloween, ordering this figure is a no-brainer!

ENDLESS NIGHT Series Vampire Camilla Plastic Model Kit Normal Version

If you’re looking for a halloween decoration you can build, then look towards this fun vampire themed model kit! This addition to the ENDLESS NIGHT series actually releases in November, and we still have some preorder slots available to fill. This does mean you’ll receive it after Halloween this month, but that’s ok, because the spirit of halloween is what is important. You’ll have it for next year.

This kit comes with all the parts you need to build a loosely vampire themed original character - Camilla. Camilla has armor and mechanically designed wings, so fans of mecha kits might also get something out of this in the way it combines intricate sci-fi style design with classic vampire themed tropes.

The kit comes with a wide variety of display options, allowing you to display the character with or without the wings, and with or without a mask, various weapons (such as a whip!) and multiple different facial expressions. No matter how you like your vampires to look, there’s options for you, and the nature of this product as a plastic model kit means it’s eminently customisable!

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RPG-03 Zombie Grisa

This is another Snail Shell original, but unlike the Pumpkin Princess mentioned at the top of the article, this character isn’t specifically Halloween themed. With that being said, what could be more Halloween-y than a zombie character?

Snail Shell of course are known for giving their characters a distinctly alluring style, and this Zombie Grisa character is no different. She isn’t wearing much aside from some bandages.

The horror inspiration of Grisa really shines through, who combines elements of a classic ‘zombie,’ and even a ‘mummy’ type character through bandage outfit. She has striking yellow eyes, and comes with parts for a couple of different facial expressions, all of which are very cute.

One of my personal favorite features of this figure, however, is the arm piece. This can be used to make it look like Grisa is carrying her own arm which has popped off, or even that her arm is rising up from the ground in a fun, spooky effect.

Unlike Pumpkin Princess which is in stock and ready to ship now, Zombie Grisa is currently available for preorder, so collectors of Snail Shell or zombie enthusiast, now’s the time to place your order!

Of course, there are plenty of other products at HLJ that could be related to Halloween in one way or another. With a huge variety of products available, you never know what you might find. Take a look around, and if you’re considering getting yourself a Halloween treat (or trick) then there’s never been a better time!

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