I too have been perplexed about the decision to include Orlok in the Universal Monsters line. Universal is distributing the upcoming remake, but they have nothing to do with the original, nor have they ever. My best guess is that NECA just didn't want to release it as a standalone figure, but as part of a line, and the UniMonsters were the closest fit.
I was kind of confused about it, too. But apparently, Nosferatu is definitely considered one of the Universal Monsters. I'm not sure when that changed, but after digging around the internet, it does appear that way.
I'm unable to find any information indicating that Nosferatu was ever in any way affiliated with Universal. The only connection I noted was that Universal is distributing the upcoming remake, but that has nothing to do with the 1922 version, which was distributed by the Film Arts Guild for its US theatrical run. While it certainly provided much inspiration for the early Universal horror films, as far as I can tell, the 1922 Nosferatu is not associated with Universal Pictures in any way. The original film is in the public domain, as is the novel on which it is unofficially based. So at this point, no one can make any legal claim to this version of the character.
He looks even better in person keep that in mind, I’ve received mine today, pretty much a masterpiece 🤙🏻
I too have been perplexed about the decision to include Orlok in the Universal Monsters line. Universal is distributing the upcoming remake, but they have nothing to do with the original, nor have they ever. My best guess is that NECA just didn't want to release it as a standalone figure, but as part of a line, and the UniMonsters were the closest fit.
I was kind of confused about it, too. But apparently, Nosferatu is definitely considered one of the Universal Monsters. I'm not sure when that changed, but after digging around the internet, it does appear that way.
I'm unable to find any information indicating that Nosferatu was ever in any way affiliated with Universal. The only connection I noted was that Universal is distributing the upcoming remake, but that has nothing to do with the 1922 version, which was distributed by the Film Arts Guild for its US theatrical run.
While it certainly provided much inspiration for the early Universal horror films, as far as I can tell, the 1922 Nosferatu is not associated with Universal Pictures in any way. The original film is in the public domain, as is the novel on which it is unofficially based. So at this point, no one can make any legal claim to this version of the character.
Awesome! I haven’t snagged that yet. Great episode my friend!
Thank you Rich!!!!! He’s just now starting to show up in stores, let me know if you need help finding one!!!!!🦇🦇🦇🦇
Focus is distributing Nosferatu in the U.S. while Universal Pictures International handles international distribution as of Nov 28, 2023
Do you have the Super7 version? Also the coffin that came with the Mezco looks great I've never seen that
Unfortunately I don’t own the super 7 version 😢
@@bionicvampireninja5061 we had one but sold before I had a chance to look at it closely. We still have the Metaluna Mutant