Living Dead Dolls
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Living Dead Dolls is a line of horror
dolls
designed in the United States by Ed Long and Damien Glonek and manufactured by Mezco Toyz
since 2000.
in 1998. They were craft dolls individually customised by either Ed Long or Damien Glonek.
These customised dolls are called "handmades" by fans and collectors. The first doll was made by Long using one of his mother's doll kits. He showed the doll to Glonek, and they worked together to make 12 more. After the dolls sold out immediately, Long & Glonek decided to make more for sale. These original handmade dolls were sold exclusively through Glonek's horror memorabilia mail order
company Unearthly Possessions, as well as at horror conventions
along the East Coast
. It was at one of these conventions, Chiller Theatre
, that Mike "Mez" Markowitz, the founder of
Mezco Toyz
purchased one of the dolls. Mezco subsequently contacted Long and Glonek about manufacturing and distributing the dolls commercially.
The first commercial series of Living Dead Dolls, Series 1, was released early in 2001. Since then, new series have been released roughly twice a year.
These early handmade dolls have not been made as mainstream Living Dead Dolls as of January 2009:
to the highest bidder.
dolls which are sold in coffin
-shaped boxes. Most of the main series dolls come with a death certificate
, except for the showbiz
-themed Series 5, which had coroner's reports
. The death-date on the certificate is typically that of a significant historical event, or somebody's birth or death. There is also a short poem about each doll printed on the coffin packaging and/or the death certificate.
Limited to 80,000 sets
The newest series of minis were put on permanent hiatus. Though they seem to have a fan base, there was no interest by retailers.
made of soft vinyl
over a wire armature. They were based upon dolls from the original 11" line. They did not come with death certificates or poems, but did have a second change of clothing. The line was discontinued after Series 2.
and based on main series dolls. The line was discontinued after Series 2.
were made in the following designs:
including a 6.66 inch ruler, erasers
, writing paper and envelopes. A miniature doll of School Time Sadie was included in the set.
bobblehead figurines were made of four early series dolls. These were produced by NECA
rather than by Mezco. The first two, Posey and Eggzorcist were released early 2003. Lizzie Borden and Lou Sapphire were released later the same year, but no others were made.
and released in late 2003.
. The bulb shades were transcluent vinyl heads with rooted hair depicting LDD characters Posey, School Time Sadie, Kitty, Schitzo, and Lulu.
Horror fiction
Horror fiction also Horror fantasy is a philosophy of literature, which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten its readers, inducing feelings of horror and terror. It creates an eerie atmosphere. Horror can be either supernatural or non-supernatural...
dolls
Doll
A doll is a model of a human being, often used as a toy for children. Dolls have traditionally been used in magic and religious rituals throughout the world, and traditional dolls made of materials like clay and wood are found in the Americas, Asia, Africa and Europe. The earliest documented dolls...
designed in the United States by Ed Long and Damien Glonek and manufactured by Mezco Toyz
Mezco Toyz
Mezco Toyz is a toy company that makes action figures and other collectibles based on original and licensed properties. Its most popular product is the cult hit toy line Living Dead Dolls. Other popular licensed properties include Family Guy, South Park and Hellboy...
since 2000.
Origins
The first Living Dead Dolls appeared for sale in USAUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in 1998. They were craft dolls individually customised by either Ed Long or Damien Glonek.
These customised dolls are called "handmades" by fans and collectors. The first doll was made by Long using one of his mother's doll kits. He showed the doll to Glonek, and they worked together to make 12 more. After the dolls sold out immediately, Long & Glonek decided to make more for sale. These original handmade dolls were sold exclusively through Glonek's horror memorabilia mail order
Mail order
Mail order is a term which describes the buying of goods or services by mail delivery. The buyer places an order for the desired products with the merchant through some remote method such as through a telephone call or web site. Then, the products are delivered to the customer...
company Unearthly Possessions, as well as at horror conventions
Horror conventions
Horror conventions are gatherings of the community of fans of various forms of horror including horror cinema, goth lifestyle, and occasionally science fiction and fantasy. Historically the focus has been on the cinematic form rather than literature and art, but this has broadened to include all...
along the East Coast
East Coast of the United States
The East Coast of the United States, also known as the Eastern Seaboard, refers to the easternmost coastal states in the United States, which touch the Atlantic Ocean and stretch up to Canada. The term includes the U.S...
. It was at one of these conventions, Chiller Theatre
Chiller Theatre
Chiller Theatre may refer to:*Chiller Theatre *Chiller Theatre *Chiller Theatre *The title, title track and inspiration for 2001 album of musician John Babcock....
, that Mike "Mez" Markowitz, the founder of
Mezco Toyz
Mezco Toyz
Mezco Toyz is a toy company that makes action figures and other collectibles based on original and licensed properties. Its most popular product is the cult hit toy line Living Dead Dolls. Other popular licensed properties include Family Guy, South Park and Hellboy...
purchased one of the dolls. Mezco subsequently contacted Long and Glonek about manufacturing and distributing the dolls commercially.
The first commercial series of Living Dead Dolls, Series 1, was released early in 2001. Since then, new series have been released roughly twice a year.
Handmades(1998–2001)
These customised craft dolls were individually created by Ed Long and/or Damien Glonek. The original handmade dolls did not have names, but can be identified by their design and costuming. The following dolls can be linked to dolls which were put into mainstream production:- Sadie: A black-haired girl doll in a black dress with a white collar, very like Wednesday AddamsWednesday AddamsWednesday Friday Addams is a member of the fictional Addams Family, created by cartoonist Charles Addams for The New Yorker.-Wednesday:In Charles Addams's cartoons, Wednesday and other members of the family had no names...
. The handmade Sadie is perhaps the most commonly seen handmade. - Posey: A long-haired, usually blonde, girl doll in a long nightgown.
- Sin: Superficially similar to Sadie, but with a red dress, devil horns and a tail.
- Bad Habit: A tall doll dressed as a nunNunA nun is a woman who has taken vows committing her to live a spiritual life. She may be an ascetic who voluntarily chooses to leave mainstream society and live her life in prayer and contemplation in a monastery or convent...
. - Eggzorcist: A doll wearing a bunny suit. She was first made as a gift to Ed Long's then girlfriend, who returned the doll when the relationship broke up.
These early handmade dolls have not been made as mainstream Living Dead Dolls as of January 2009:
- Unnamed witch doll: A doll dressed as a witch, with a pointed hat.
- Tall Lady: Some handmades used a taller, more adult-figured craft doll. Due to their height, these dolls are called Tall Ladies by collectors.
- Candy Rotten: The only handmade to have a name, this was a punk doll with a burning heart tattooedTattooA tattoo is made by inserting indelible ink into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment. Tattoos on humans are a type of body modification, and tattoos on other animals are most commonly used for identification purposes...
on her chest and candyfloss-coloured hair, Five Candy dolls were produced with 5 different colors of hair depicting five different cotton candy flavors, blue, purple, pink, yellow & red.
Handmades (post-2001)
After the dolls went into production, it was possible to request custom handmades directly from the creators. These custom handmades originally cost $666 apiece, later increased to $800. A custom handmade was the prize available to anyone who opened one of the five Series 5 blood-spattered chase dolls. In about 2004, Long & Glonek announced on the Mezco message boards that they would no longer accept commissions or make handmades to order, but would instead occasionally offer handmade dolls on eBayEBay
eBay Inc. is an American internet consumer-to-consumer corporation that manages eBay.com, an online auction and shopping website in which people and businesses buy and sell a broad variety of goods and services worldwide...
to the highest bidder.
Living Dead Dolls
Living Dead Dolls are 10" (28cm) tall plasticPlastic
A plastic material is any of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic solids used in the manufacture of industrial products. Plastics are typically polymers of high molecular mass, and may contain other substances to improve performance and/or reduce production costs...
dolls which are sold in coffin
Coffin
A coffin is a funerary box used in the display and containment of dead people – either for burial or cremation.Contemporary North American English makes a distinction between "coffin", which is generally understood to denote a funerary box having six sides in plan view, and "casket", which...
-shaped boxes. Most of the main series dolls come with a death certificate
Death certificate
The phrase death certificate can describe either a document issued by a medical practitioner certifying the deceased state of a person or popularly to a document issued by a person such as a registrar of vital statistics that declares the date, location and cause of a person's death as later...
, except for the showbiz
Show business
Show business, sometimes shortened to show biz, is a vernacular term for all aspects of entertainment. The word applies to all aspects of the entertainment industry from the business side to the creative element ....
-themed Series 5, which had coroner's reports
Coroner
A coroner is a government official who* Investigates human deaths* Determines cause of death* Issues death certificates* Maintains death records* Responds to deaths in mass disasters* Identifies unknown dead* Other functions depending on local laws...
. The death-date on the certificate is typically that of a significant historical event, or somebody's birth or death. There is also a short poem about each doll printed on the coffin packaging and/or the death certificate.
Series 1 (March 2001)
- Sadie
- Sin
- Posey
- Eggzorcist
- Damien
- Series one was first released in the USA, then later in Japan. There are two differences between these releases. The Japan dolls have a large white Japanese sticker on the bottom of their coffins and they also have holes in their hands just like the later series. However, they sell for the exact same amount and people hardly ever speak of the differences. The Eggzorcist doll was thought to be demonic in nature and banned in Greece Series One is limited to 40,000 sets.
Series 2 (October 2001)
- School Time Sadie
- Kitty
- Deadbra Ann
- Lizzie Borden
- Lou Sapphire
- Lizzie Borden is the first doll to be explicitly based on a real person, in this case Lizzie Borden. While many of the dolls may appear inspired by specific individuals, only three in the main line are explicitly based on real people. See also Dahlia (series 5) and Bathory (Elizabeth Bathory)(series 15).
- Limited to 75,000 sets
Series 3 (March 2002)
- Bride of Valentine
- Sheena
- Lilith
- Lottie
- Schitzo
Limited to 80,000 sets
Series 4 (September 2002)
- Inferno
- Sybil
- Lulu
- Ms Eerie
- Macumba
- Series 4 is the first series to have an ethnic doll. Macumba is the only African American Living Dead Doll. Limited to 90,000 sets
Series 5 (March 2003)
- Jezebel
- Siren
- Dahlia
- Hollywood
- Vincent Vaude
- Dahlia is the second doll from the main line to be explicitly based on a real person, in this case Elizabeth Short, the Black DahliaBlack Dahlia"The Black Dahlia" was a nickname given to Elizabeth Short is an American woman and the victim of a gruesome and much-publicized murder. She acquired the moniker posthumously by newspapers in the habit of nicknaming crimes they found particularly colorful...
victim. Limited to 10,000 sets
- To commemorate Series 5, a chase doll in a closed-casket version was randomly inserted into factory-sealed cases. This contained one of the regular Series 5 dolls in a black-and-white colorway. Unless the casket was opened, the doll it held was a mystery. One of each chase doll was blood-spattered. This was a golden ticketGolden TicketGolden Ticket may refer to:* A plot element of:** The 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory*** The 1971 film adaptation, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory*** The 2005 film adaptation, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory...
that won the finder a free handmade doll. A limited edition of 500 sets of sealed open-casket versions was made available only to members of Mezco's online club.
Series 6 (2003)
- Jinx
- Dottie Rose
- Hush
- Revenant
- Calico
- Isaac
- Dottie Rose was available with or without eyebrows, in a 50:50 ratio. Each doll came with a pet.
- Isaac is the only main series doll to be stuffed.
Series 7 (2004)
- Lust (Mistress Demonika)
- Vanity (Madame Dysmorphic)
- Wrath (Bad Bette Jane)
- Envy (Eve-A-Go-Go)
- Sloth (Bed Time Sadie)
- Greed (Miss McGreedy)
- Gluttony (Vulgar the Obscene)
- This series was inspired by the Seven Deadly SinsSeven deadly sinsThe 7 Deadly Sins, also known as the Capital Vices or Cardinal Sins, is a classification of objectionable vices that have been used since early Christian times to educate and instruct followers concerning fallen humanity's tendency to sin...
.
Series 8 (2004)
- The Lost
- Hollow
- Grace of the Grave
- Faith
- Angus Littlrot
- The Lost was made in two versions. The "Black Lost" wore a black dress, and the "White Lost" wore a white dress. There were two "Black Losts" to each "White Lost." Each doll also came with a miniature stuffed doll of the opposite color. Angus Littlrot had a sack over his head which covered one of three face variants of a closed mouth with a missing eye, a closed mouth with a gash, and an opened mouthed one.
Series 9 (2005)
- Elisa Day
- Toxic Molly
- Dawn
- Blue
- Purdy
- Elisa Day was based on the song Where the Wild Roses GrowWhere the Wild Roses Grow"Where the Wild Roses Grow" is an alternative-rock song written by Australian singer-songwriter Nick Cave for Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' ninth album Murder Ballads , with guest vocals by Australian pop-singer Kylie Minogue. The song was produced by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Tony Cohen and...
by Nick Cave and the Bad SeedsNick Cave and the Bad SeedsNick Cave and the Bad Seeds are an Australian alternative rock band, formed in Melbourne in 1983. The band is fronted by Nick Cave and has featured international personnel throughout their career.-Formation and early releases :...
featuring Kylie MinogueKylie MinogueKylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
.
- A set of limited-edition glow-in-the-dark variants was exclusive to the Mezco Direct store.
- This was the first series to have a re-designed body articulation system, with ball and socket joints at shoulders, hips and neck.
- It is the first and only all-female series.
Series 10 (2005)
- Mildread
- Demonique
- Arachne
- Tina Black
- Wolfgang
- To mark the tenth series, the lettering on the clear coffin lids was red.
Series 12 (2006)
- Chloe
- Tessa
- Frozen CharlotteFrozen Charlotte (2006 doll)-Description:Frozen Charlotte represents a girl with long white hair, wearing a pale blue coat trimmed with faux fur, mittens, earmuffs, and ice skates. She has been done exclusively in shades of blue and white, with shatter marks on her forehead and leg....
- Cuddles
- Ezekiel
Series 13 (2007)
- Evangeline
- Iris
- Morgana
- Simone
- Jacob
- To mark Series 13TriskaidekaphobiaTriskaidekaphobia is fear of the number ; it is a superstition and related to a specific fear of Friday the 13th, called paraskevidekatriaphobia or friggatriskaidekaphobia.The term was first used by Isador Coriat in Abnormal...
each doll was based on a different superstitionSuperstitionSuperstition is a belief in supernatural causality: that one event leads to the cause of another without any process in the physical world linking the two events....
. For example, Evangeline had a broken mirror.
Series 14 (2007)
- Alison Crux
- Jasper
- Daisy Slae
- Dee K
- GreGORY
Series 15 (2008)
- Death
- Bathory
- Gypsy
- Flamingo
- Judas
- Bathory is the third doll from the main line to be explicitly based on a real person, in this case Countess Elizabeth Báthory.
- A set of limited-edition variants was exclusive to the Mezco Direct store. Only 300 sets were available worldwide.
Series 16 (Halloween 2008)
- Eleanor
- Pumpkin
- Mishka
- Squeak
- Isabel
- This series was based on Halloween trick-or-treatersTrick or TreatTrick or Treat is a 1952 American animated short film produced by Walt Disney Productions and released by RKO Radio Pictures. The cartoon, which takes place on Halloween night, follows a series of pranks between Donald Duck and his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie who are aided by Witch Hazel...
.
- A set of limited-edition orange-and-black variants was exclusive to the Mezco Direct store. Only 300 sets were available worldwide.
Series 17 (2009)
- The HookThe HookThe Hook is a classic example of an urban legend. The basic premise involves a young couple parked at a dark lovers' lane. The radio plays music as the couple make out. The music is interrupted by an announcer who reports that a serial killer has just escaped an institution which is nearby. The...
- The Vanishing Hitchhiker
- The Unwilling DonorOrgan harvestingOrgan harvesting refers to the removal, preservation and use of human organs and tissue from the bodies of the recently deceased to be used in surgical transplants on the living...
- Spider BiteThe Spider BiteThe Spider Bite or The Red Spot is a modern urban legend that emerged in Europe during the 1970s. It features a young woman who is bitten on the cheek by a spider...
- Bloody MaryBloody Mary (folklore)Bloody Mary is a ghost or witch featured in English folklore. She is said to appear in a mirror when her name is called three times or sometimes more while in a dark room, depending upon the version of the story, often as part of a game or dare.-Overview:...
- This series is based on urban legendsUrban legendAn urban legend, urban myth, urban tale, or contemporary legend, is a form of modern folklore consisting of stories that may or may not have been believed by their tellers to be true...
.
Series 18 (Halloween 2009)
- Calavera
- Ingrid
- Gabriella
- Jingles
- Ember
- This series was based on Halloween trick-or-treatersTrick or TreatTrick or Treat is a 1952 American animated short film produced by Walt Disney Productions and released by RKO Radio Pictures. The cartoon, which takes place on Halloween night, follows a series of pranks between Donald Duck and his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie who are aided by Witch Hazel...
. A set of limited-edition orange-and-black variants was exclusive to the Mezco Direct store.
Series 19 (2010)
- Sabbatha Blood
- Sanguis
- Haemon
- Agana
- Orchid
- Claret Winter (available only in variant set)
- This series is based on vampires. A black, white, and blood red variant set of Series 19, limited to 275 pieces, was exclusive to Mezco Direct and featured a new 6th, glow in the dark doll not available anywhere else; Claret Winter.
Series 20 (2010)
- Camilla
- Catrina
- El Luchador Muerto
- Savannah
- Santeria
- This series is based on Day of the DeadDay of the DeadDay of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and around the world in many cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. It is particularly celebrated in Mexico, where it attains the quality...
. Each doll features an intricately decorated skull depicting traditional Mexican Day of Dead imagery with a LDD twist. The name Catrina may be inspired by La Calavera Catrina the 1913 zinc etching by Mexican printmaker José Guadalupe PosadaJosé Guadalupe PosadaJose Guadalupe Posada: was a Mexican cartoonist illustrator and artist whose work has influenced many Latin American artists and cartoonists because of its satirical acuteness and political engagement....
. To mark the twentieth series, the lettering on the clear coffin lids was red. A limited edition black and crimson variant set of Series 20 was exclusive to Mezco Direct.
Series 21 (2011)
- Pixie
- Sunday
- Desmodus
- Tenebre
- Absynth
- This series is referred to as the "Things with Wings Set."
Series 22 (2011)
- Peggy Goo
- Roxie
- Ava
- Goria
- Menard
- This series is based on zombies.
Living Dead Doll Exclusives
A number of Living Dead Dolls were made as exclusive issues to various distributors and retailers.- Chiller Eggzorcist (April 2000): Limited to 30 pieces. Only available from the 2000 Chiller TheatreChiller TheatreChiller Theatre may refer to:*Chiller Theatre *Chiller Theatre *Chiller Theatre *The title, title track and inspiration for 2001 album of musician John Babcock....
convention. These were regular Eggzorcist dolls which had been blood-spattered and re-sealed. Only 24 sold. - Died and Doom (May 2001): Limited to 3,996 pieces. Exclusive to Tower RecordsTower RecordsTower Records was a retail music chain that was based in Sacramento, California. It currently exists as an international franchise and an online music store....
. Retailed for $49.99 each. - Penny (June 2001): Limited to 666 pieces. Exclusive to Toy2RToy2RToy2R is a designer toy company based in Hong Kong that was founded by Raymond Choy in 1995.-History:Choy spent 10 years as an employee of an American footwear company. During his tenure there, he developed skills in general business operation, especially quality control...
/Easy FinderEasy FinderEasy Finder was a weekly Chinese tabloid magazine which was first published on September 13, 1991 in Hong Kong. Published by Next Media Limited which is owned by Jimmy Lai. It stopped publishing on May 23, 2007. Easy Finder was commonly known to participate in Yellow journalism Easy Finder...
in Hong Kong. This doll is usually called Hong Kong Penny to distinguish her from the 2002 version. - Sinister Minister and Bad Habit (black; August 2001): Limited to 4000 pieces. Exclusive to Spencer's GiftsSpencer's GiftsSpencer Gifts, commonly referred to as Spencer's, is a North American mall retailer.Spencer Gifts has stores in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.Spencer's target demographic is the 18- to 25-year-old...
. - Sinister Minister and Bad Habit (red; October 2001): Limited to 999 pieces. Exclusive to Toy2RToy2RToy2R is a designer toy company based in Hong Kong that was founded by Raymond Choy in 1995.-History:Choy spent 10 years as an employee of an American footwear company. During his tenure there, he developed skills in general business operation, especially quality control...
in Hong Kong. - Sinister Minister and Bad Habit (white; December 2001): Limited to 4000 pieces. Exclusive to Spencer's GiftsSpencer's GiftsSpencer Gifts, commonly referred to as Spencer's, is a North American mall retailer.Spencer Gifts has stores in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.Spencer's target demographic is the 18- to 25-year-old...
. - Tragedy (2002): Exclusive to Hot TopicHot TopicHot Topic is an American retail chain specializing in music and pop culture-related clothing and accessories, as well as licensed music on CD. The majority of the stores are located in regional shopping malls. The first Hot Topic store was opened in 1988 by Orv Madden, who retired as CEO in 2000...
. She was based on a non-Living Dead Dolls ragdoll called Tragedy Anne (a parody of Raggedy AnnRaggedy AnnRaggedy Ann is a fictional character created by American writer Johnny Gruelle in a series of books he wrote and illustrated for young children. Raggedy Ann is a rag doll with red yarn for hair and has a triangle nose...
) sold through Hot Topic stores. - Penny (2002 version): Limited to 3000 pieces. This doll was only available through Club Mez. This doll is usually called Club Mez Penny to distinguish her from the 2001 version.
- Hazel and Hattie (May 2002): Limited to 3000 pieces. Exclusive to Tower RecordsTower RecordsTower Records was a retail music chain that was based in Sacramento, California. It currently exists as an international franchise and an online music store....
. - Mr Graves and Abigail Crane (2002): Limited to 3000 pieces. This set was available only to members of Club Mez, at a cost of $59.99.
- Blue Eggzorcist (July 2003): Limited to 3000 pieces. Only available from the San Diego Comic Convention for that year. There were 100 chase figures spattered with blood.
- Doctor Dedwin and Nurse Necro (July 2003): Exclusive to PreviewsDiamond Comic DistributorsDiamond Comic Distributors, Inc. is the largest comic book distributor serving North America. They transport comic books from both big and small comic book publishers, or suppliers, to the retailers. Diamond dominates the direct market in the United States, and has exclusive arrangements with most...
. Suggested retail price was $45 USD. - Jack The Ripper (August/September 2003): Limited to 4000 pieces. Exclusive to UK-based distributor Star Images.
- Psychobillies (Billy and Jilly; late 2003): Exclusive to Tower RecordsTower RecordsTower Records was a retail music chain that was based in Sacramento, California. It currently exists as an international franchise and an online music store....
. Based on the psychobillyPsychobillyPsychobilly is a fusion genre of rock music that mixes elements of punk rock, rockabilly, and other genres. It is one of several subgenres of rockabilly which also include thrashabilly, trashabilly, punkabilly, surfabilly and gothabilly...
culture. - Misery (late 2003): Exclusive to Hot TopicHot TopicHot Topic is an American retail chain specializing in music and pop culture-related clothing and accessories, as well as licensed music on CD. The majority of the stores are located in regional shopping malls. The first Hot Topic store was opened in 1988 by Orv Madden, who retired as CEO in 2000...
. As with Tragedy, Misery was based on a ragdoll sold through the Hot Topic store. - Trick and Treat (Hemlock and Honey; Halloween 2004): Limited to 3,996 pieces. Exclusive to Marz Distribution.
- Walpurgis (2003): Named for Walpurgis NightWalpurgis NightWalpurgis Night is a traditional spring festival on 30 April or 1 May in large parts of Central and Northern Europe. It is often celebrated with dancing and with bonfires. It is exactly six months from All Hallows' Eve.-Name:...
, this doll was exclusive to Close Up Exclusive to Germany. - The Great Zombini and Viv (2004): Exclusive to Tower RecordsTower RecordsTower Records was a retail music chain that was based in Sacramento, California. It currently exists as an international franchise and an online music store....
. - Cookie (2004): Exclusive to Spencer Gifts.
- Jack and Jill (black and white; July 2004): Limited to 1500 pieces. Only available from the San Diego Comic Convention for that year. 200 chase figure sets were made in a glow-in-the-dark blood-spattered variant version.
- Jack and Jill (red and black; August 2004): Limited to 1500 pieces. Only available from the Mezco online store. As with the earlier set, 200 chase figure sets were made in a glow-in-the-dark blood-spattered variant version.
- Captain Bonney (2005): Exclusive to Hot TopicHot TopicHot Topic is an American retail chain specializing in music and pop culture-related clothing and accessories, as well as licensed music on CD. The majority of the stores are located in regional shopping malls. The first Hot Topic store was opened in 1988 by Orv Madden, who retired as CEO in 2000...
. Based on Anne BonnyAnne BonnyAnne Bonny was an Irish woman who became a famous female pirate, operating in the Caribbean. What little is known of her life comes largely from A General History of the Pyrates.-Historical record:... - Jeepers (2005): Limited to 1666 pieces, 250 of which were variants. This doll was made available only to members of Club Mez. The character had appeared previously as a Living Dead Ragdoll in 2004.
- Resurrection Series 1 (July 2007): Limited to 400 pieces. Only available from the San Diego Comic Convention for that year, plus 100 sets from Mezco. This set contained all-new versions of Sybil, Posey, Kitty, and Lottie. There were 50 chase figure sets in an alternative design.
- Resurrection Series 2: The Second Coming (July 2008): Limited to 525 pieces. Only available from the 2008 San Diego Comic Convention, Mezco Direct and Club Mez. There were 75 variant sets available through Mezco. This set contained all-new versions of Lou Sapphire, Sadie, Lilith, and Lulu.
- Resurrection Series 3 (July 2009): Only available from the 2009 San Diego Comic Convention, Mezco Direct and Club Mez. This set contained all-new versions of Bride Of Valentine, Ezekiel, Sheena, and Sin. A variant set in an alternative design is also available.
- 10th Anniversary Eggzorcist (USA) (October 2008): Limited to 666 pieces. This doll was only available in AmericaUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and CanadaCanadaCanada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It wears a red & black bunny suit. - 10th Anniversary Eggzorcist (UK) (October 2008): Limited to 666 pieces. This doll was only available in EuropeEuropeEurope is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
. It wears a grey bunny suit. - 10th Anniversary Eggzorcist (Japan) (October 2008): Limited to 666 pieces. This doll was only available in JapanJapanJapan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. It wears a yellow & green bunny suit. - Twisted Love Set: Rose and Violet (January 2010): Rose, dressed in red, Violet in blue. Each doll is sold separately and includes a unique charm that can be worn; combine both charms to create a symbol of star-crossed love. Packed in special edition coffins.
- Resurrection Series 4: Attack Of The Dead Doll Two Packs (July 2010): Only available from the 2010 San Diego Comic Convention and Mezco Direct. This set contained all-new versions of Hazel & Hattie and Died & Doom. A variant set in an alternative design is also available.
- Living Dead Dolls: Nohell (November 2010): She is dressed for the season in a festive red and white holiday dress with real bells on her boots. She comes in a specially colored coffin and has a removable holiday hat. A variant version of Nohell was released through Mezco Direct and came with a limited edition stocking.
- Resurrection Series 5 (July 2011): Only available from the 2011 San Diego Comic Convention, Mezco Direct and Club Mez. This set contained all-new versions of Damien, Deadbra Ann, Penny, and Inferno. A variant set was also released limited to 95 sets worldwide.
Living Dead Dolls Presents
The Living Dead Dolls Presents... line is a spin-off from the main line. The dolls are based on well-known characters from horror and gothic art, film, and literature. Nosferatu was the first Presents... doll to be released in 2003.- Nosferatu (2003): Came in a double coffin with a Victim doll. Based on the 1922 film Nosferatu. Exclusive to Diamond PreviewsDiamond Comic DistributorsDiamond Comic Distributors, Inc. is the largest comic book distributor serving North America. They transport comic books from both big and small comic book publishers, or suppliers, to the retailers. Diamond dominates the direct market in the United States, and has exclusive arrangements with most...
. - Edward Scissorhands (Summer 2005): Exclusive to San Diego Comic Con and other conventions that summer. Came in a box rather than a coffin. Based on the title character of the Tim BurtonTim BurtonTimothy William "Tim" Burton is an American film director, film producer, writer and artist. He is famous for dark, quirky-themed movies such as Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Corpse Bride and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet...
film Edward ScissorhandsEdward ScissorhandsEdward Scissorhands is a 1990 romantic fantasy film directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp. The film shows the story of an artificial man named Edward, an unfinished creation, who has scissors for hands. Edward is taken in by a suburban family and falls in love with their teenage daughter...
. - American Gothic(2004): Came in a double coffin. Based on the painting American GothicAmerican GothicAmerican Gothic is a painting by Grant Wood, in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. Wood's inspiration came from a cottage designed in the Gothic Revival style with a distinctive upper window and a decision to paint the house along with "the kind of people I fancied should live in that...
by Grant WoodGrant WoodGrant DeVolson Wood was an American painter, born four miles east of Anamosa, Iowa. He is best known for his paintings depicting the rural American Midwest, particularly the painting American Gothic, an iconic image of the 20th century.- Life and career :His family moved to Cedar Rapids after his...
. Exclusive to Spencer Gifts. - Jason Voorhees (2006 version): Based on the character from the Friday the 13th horror films. He was the Summer Exclusive for the 2006 San Diego Comic Con and Wizard World Chicago conventions. He was also available through the Mezco Direct Store and Club Mez.
- Leatherface (2007): Based on the character LeatherfaceLeatherfaceLeatherface is the main antagonist in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre horror-film series and its spin-offs. He wears masks made of human skin and engages in murder and cannibalism alongside his inbred family. He is considered by many to be one of the first major slasher film villains alongside Michael...
from the film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. - Romeo and Juliet (2007): Loosely based on the tragic leads of William ShakespeareWilliam ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon"...
's play Romeo and JulietRomeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet is a tragedy written early in the career of playwright William Shakespeare about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately unite their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular archetypal stories of young, teenage lovers.Romeo and Juliet belongs to a...
, Romeo is presented as a punkPunk subcultureThe punk subculture includes a diverse array of ideologies, and forms of expression, including fashion, visual art, dance, literature, and film, which grew out of punk rock.-History:...
and Juliet as a GothGoth subcultureThe goth subculture is a contemporary subculture found in many countries. It began in England during the early 1980s in the gothic rock scene, an offshoot of the post-punk genre. The goth subculture has survived much longer than others of the same era, and has continued to diversify...
. - Otis and Cindy (2007): Came in a box rather than a coffin. Available worldwide. Based on characters from the film House of 1000 CorpsesHouse of 1000 CorpsesHouse of 1000 Corpses is a 2003 exploitation horror film written and directed by Rob Zombie; it is his directorial debut. It was released in the United States on April 11, 2003 by Lions Gate Entertainment.-Plot:...
. - Edgar Allan Poe and Annabel Lee (2008):Came in a double coffin. Based on author Edgar Allan PoeEdgar Allan PoeEdgar Allan Poe was an American author, poet, editor and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective...
and the subject of his last poem, Annabel LeeAnnabel Lee"Annabel Lee" is the last complete poem composed by American author Edgar Allan Poe. Like many of Poe's poems, it explores the theme of the death of a beautiful woman. The narrator, who fell in love with Annabel Lee when they were young, has a love for her so strong that even angels are jealous. He...
. - Captain Spaulding (2008): Came in a box rather than a coffin. Available worldwide. Based on a character from the film House of 1000 CorpsesHouse of 1000 CorpsesHouse of 1000 Corpses is a 2003 exploitation horror film written and directed by Rob Zombie; it is his directorial debut. It was released in the United States on April 11, 2003 by Lions Gate Entertainment.-Plot:...
. - Jason Voorhees (2009 version): Based on the character from the Friday the 13th horror films.
- American Gothic (2009 version): Came in a double coffin. Based on the painting American GothicAmerican GothicAmerican Gothic is a painting by Grant Wood, in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. Wood's inspiration came from a cottage designed in the Gothic Revival style with a distinctive upper window and a decision to paint the house along with "the kind of people I fancied should live in that...
by Grant WoodGrant WoodGrant DeVolson Wood was an American painter, born four miles east of Anamosa, Iowa. He is best known for his paintings depicting the rural American Midwest, particularly the painting American Gothic, an iconic image of the 20th century.- Life and career :His family moved to Cedar Rapids after his...
. Exclusive to Spencer Gifts. - Michael Myers (2009): Based on the infamous maniac from the new 2009 Halloween IIHalloween IIHalloween II is a 1981 slasher film directed by Rick Rosenthal, and written by John Carpenter and Debra Hill. It is the second installment in the Halloween series and is a direct sequel to the Halloween set on the same night of October 31, 1978 as the seemingly unkillable Michael Myers continues to...
by Rob ZombieRob ZombieRob Zombie is an American musician, film director, screenwriter and film producer. He founded the heavy metal band White Zombie and has been nominated three times as a solo artist for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.Zombie has also established a career as a film director, creating the...
. Dressed in film-specific costume, and comes with a bloody knife. - Michael Myers: Glow In The Dark Limited Edition (2009): Based on the infamous maniac from the new 2009 Halloween IIHalloween IIHalloween II is a 1981 slasher film directed by Rick Rosenthal, and written by John Carpenter and Debra Hill. It is the second installment in the Halloween series and is a direct sequel to the Halloween set on the same night of October 31, 1978 as the seemingly unkillable Michael Myers continues to...
by Rob ZombieRob ZombieRob Zombie is an American musician, film director, screenwriter and film producer. He founded the heavy metal band White Zombie and has been nominated three times as a solo artist for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.Zombie has also established a career as a film director, creating the...
. Dressed in film-specific costume, and comes with a bloody knife. Limited to 666 pieces and exlcusive to Mezco Direct. - Saw Puppet Doll (2010): Based on the character from the Saw (film)Saw (film)Saw is a 2004 American independent horror film directed by James Wan. The screenplay, written by Leigh Whannell, is based on a story by Wan and Whannell. The film stars Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter, Michael Emerson, Ken Leung, Whannell and Tobin Bell...
horror films. - Living Dead Dolls In Wonderland (February 2010): Living Dead Dolls reimagined as characters from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis CarrollLewis CarrollCharles Lutwidge Dodgson , better known by the pseudonym Lewis Carroll , was an English author, mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon and photographer. His most famous writings are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass, as well as the poems "The Hunting of the...
. Sadie as Alice, Sybil as The Mad Hatter, Eggzorcist as The White Rabbit, and Inferno as The Queen of Hearts. A variant set of the dolls which included an orange version of the Cheshire CatCheshire CatThe Cheshire Cat is a fictional cat popularised by Lewis Carroll's depiction of it in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Known for his distinctive mischievous grin, the Cheshire Cat has had a notable impact on popular culture.-Origins:...
was exclusive to Mezco Direct. - Freddy Krueger (2010): Based on the character from the 2010 remake of the Nightmare on Elm Street horror filmHorror filmHorror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres...
. - Freddy Krueger: Classic Version (2010): Based on the original character from the Nightmare on Elm Street horror films.
- Beetlejuice (2010): Based on the character from Tim BurtonTim BurtonTimothy William "Tim" Burton is an American film director, film producer, writer and artist. He is famous for dark, quirky-themed movies such as Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Corpse Bride and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet...
's BeetlejuiceBeetlejuiceBeetlejuice is a 1988 American comedy horror film directed by Tim Burton, produced by The Geffen Film Company and distributed by Warner Bros...
. The doll came wearing his trademark black and white striped suit from the movie. - Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz: Wedding Set (February 2011): Based on the characters from Tim BurtonTim BurtonTimothy William "Tim" Burton is an American film director, film producer, writer and artist. He is famous for dark, quirky-themed movies such as Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Corpse Bride and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet...
's BeetlejuiceBeetlejuiceBeetlejuice is a 1988 American comedy horror film directed by Tim Burton, produced by The Geffen Film Company and distributed by Warner Bros...
. The dolls came in boxes and were sold individually. The dolls came in their wedding attire from the movie. A Hot TopicHot TopicHot Topic is an American retail chain specializing in music and pop culture-related clothing and accessories, as well as licensed music on CD. The majority of the stores are located in regional shopping malls. The first Hot Topic store was opened in 1988 by Orv Madden, who retired as CEO in 2000...
exclusive. For every four Beetlejuice dolls there are only two Lydia dolls. Sold for $34.00 each. - Living Dead Dolls In Wonderland: The Cheshire Cat (January 2010): Exclusive to Japan, UK and Hot TopicHot TopicHot Topic is an American retail chain specializing in music and pop culture-related clothing and accessories, as well as licensed music on CD. The majority of the stores are located in regional shopping malls. The first Hot Topic store was opened in 1988 by Orv Madden, who retired as CEO in 2000...
in the U.S. Living Dead Dolls' Jinx reimagined as the Cheshire CatCheshire CatThe Cheshire Cat is a fictional cat popularised by Lewis Carroll's depiction of it in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Known for his distinctive mischievous grin, the Cheshire Cat has had a notable impact on popular culture.-Origins:...
from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis CarrollLewis CarrollCharles Lutwidge Dodgson , better known by the pseudonym Lewis Carroll , was an English author, mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon and photographer. His most famous writings are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass, as well as the poems "The Hunting of the...
. - Living Dead Dolls In Wonderland: 13 inch & Mini Alice (July 2010):Sadie as Alice returns with a never-before released design, a 13 inch tall body and 4 inch mini Alice Living Dead Doll. Exclusive to the 2010 San Diego Comic Con and Mezco Direct.
- Scary Tales: Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad Wolf (March 2011) Inspired by one of the most famous of the Grimm Brothers' stories. Each is packed individually in their own coffin. A Red Riding Hood Variant was released as an international exclusive. Having dispatched the Big Bad Wolf, Little Red claims his hide as her prize and wears it like a true champion.
- Scary Tales Vol 2: Beauty and the Beast (November 2011) Inspired by one of France's famous fairy tales.
Living Dead Dolls Miniatures (2002–2009)
Between 2002 and 2005, scaled-down versions of Series 1 to 4 were produced, along with a number of exclusives. The first three series of minis corresponded to the first three series of the main line, with one exception. As a miniature School Time Sadie had been offered with the Living Dead Dolls Stationery Set, a new version of Sadie was designed specially for the Series 2 minis. This was Bed Time Sadie. This version of Sadie eventually became a full-size doll in Series 7 due to popular demand. The miniature dolls came in small coffin boxes with separate miniature nooses to enable them to be used as key fob attachments. In 2009, it was announced that a sixth series of miniatures, depicting full-size Series 16, would be released.Miniatures Series 1 (2002)
- Sadie
- Posey
- Damien
- Eggzorcist
- Sin
- As well as being available individually, the complete set could be bought in a Mausoleum I box set exclusive to Spencer's GiftsSpencer's GiftsSpencer Gifts, commonly referred to as Spencer's, is a North American mall retailer.Spencer Gifts has stores in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.Spencer's target demographic is the 18- to 25-year-old...
with miniature versions of the red-dressed Sinister Minister and Bad Habit.
Miniatures Series 2 (March 2003)
- Bed Time Sadie
- Kitty
- Deadbra Ann
- Lizzie Borden
- Lou Sapphire
- These dolls were only available individually.
Miniatures Series 3 (late 2003)
- Bride of Valentine
- Sheena
- Lilith
- Lottie
- Schitzo
- As well as being available individually, the complete set could be bought in a Mausoleum II box set exclusive to Spencer's GiftsSpencer's GiftsSpencer Gifts, commonly referred to as Spencer's, is a North American mall retailer.Spencer Gifts has stores in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.Spencer's target demographic is the 18- to 25-year-old...
with miniature versions of that year's San Diego Comic Con exclusive, Blue Eggzorcist and a variant Bedtime Sadie.
Miniatures Series 4 (2004)
- Doom
- Died
- Doctor Dedwin
- Nurse Necro
- Penny
- These dolls were only available individually. Unlike the original full size versions, these dolls were not exclusive to certain distributors. Mini Penny was based on the 2003 "Club Mez Penny".
Miniatures Series 5 (2004)
- Inferno
- Sybil
- Lulu
- Ms Eerie
- Macumba
- Although the fifth set of miniatures, this set depicts the full size Series 4. They were only available individually. They were the last full series of Living Dead Dolls miniatures to be manufactured and widely distributed until the release of the miniature set depicting Series 16 in 2009.
Miniatures Series 6 (2009)
- Isabel
- Pumpkin
- Squeak
- Eleanor
- Mishka
- Although the sixth set of miniatures, this set depicts the full size Series 16. A set of limited-edition orange-and-black variants was exclusive to the Mezco Direct store.
Miniatures Series 7 (20??)
- The Lost
- Rain
- Frozen Charlotte
- Death
- Morgana
The newest series of minis were put on permanent hiatus. Though they seem to have a fan base, there was no interest by retailers.
Exclusive Miniatures
- Hong Kong Toy2R Miniatures (2001): Limited to 999 sets. Exclusive to Toy2RToy2RToy2R is a designer toy company based in Hong Kong that was founded by Raymond Choy in 1995.-History:Choy spent 10 years as an employee of an American footwear company. During his tenure there, he developed skills in general business operation, especially quality control...
and the Plug In Toys 2001 conventionConvention (meeting)A convention, in the sense of a meeting, is a gathering of individuals who meet at an arranged place and time in order to discuss or engage in some common interest. The most common conventions are based upon industry, profession, and fandom...
in Hong Kong. This set featured Sadie, Posey, and Eggzorcist in black & purple outfits. This set had glow-in-the-dark eyes. - Hong Kong Club Mez Miniatures (2002): Limited to 500 sets. Exclusive to the Asian division of Club Mez. Near-identical to the above set, but with glow-in-the-dark heads rather than just glowing eyes.
- Japan Toy2R Miniatures (2002): Limited to 999 sets. Exclusive to Toy2RToy2RToy2R is a designer toy company based in Hong Kong that was founded by Raymond Choy in 1995.-History:Choy spent 10 years as an employee of an American footwear company. During his tenure there, he developed skills in general business operation, especially quality control...
in Japan. This set featured Sadie, Posey, and Eggzorcist in red outfits. This set had glow-in-the-dark eyes. - Japan Club Mez Miniatures (2002): Limited to 500 sets. Exclusive to the Asian division of Club Mez. Near-identical to the above set, but with glow-in-the-dark heads rather than just glowing eyes.
- Bloody Eggzorcist (2003): Limited to 3000 pieces and solely available at the 2003 FX Extravaganza convention, this was a variant of the Eggzorcist miniature spattered with blood. Each mini doll also includes a hand-autographed Certificate of Authenticity.
- Tragedy and Misery (2004): Exclusive to Hot TopicHot TopicHot Topic is an American retail chain specializing in music and pop culture-related clothing and accessories, as well as licensed music on CD. The majority of the stores are located in regional shopping malls. The first Hot Topic store was opened in 1988 by Orv Madden, who retired as CEO in 2000...
. This was the only double-coffin miniature set to be produced. - Jeepers (2005): Exclusive to the goody bag given to new members of Club Mez. This doll was never sold commercially.
- Damien and Sierra (2003): Limited to around 50 sets. These dolls represented creator Damien Glonek and his wife Sierra, and were made as a wedding favour for the guests at their wedding. They were never sold commercially.
- An X-mas Carol Minis Boxset (November 2009): Exclusive to Mezco Direct in the U.S. and Forbidden PlanetForbidden PlanetForbidden Planet is a 1956 science fiction film directed by Fred M. Wilcox, with a screenplay by Cyril Hume. It stars Leslie Nielsen, Walter Pidgeon, and Anne Francis. The characters and its setting have been compared to those in William Shakespeare's The Tempest, and its plot contains certain...
in the U.K. Based on the four ghosts from Charles DickensCharles DickensCharles John Huffam Dickens was an English novelist, generally considered the greatest of the Victorian period. Dickens enjoyed a wider popularity and fame than had any previous author during his lifetime, and he remains popular, having been responsible for some of English literature's most iconic...
' A Christmas CarolA Christmas CarolA Christmas Carol is a novella by English author Charles Dickens first published by Chapman & Hall on 17 December 1843. The story tells of sour and stingy Ebenezer Scrooge's ideological, ethical, and emotional transformation after the supernatural visits of Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of...
.
Living Dead Dolls Fashion Victims(2003–2004)
The Fashion Victims were 13" (33cm) tall fashion dollsFashion doll
Fashion dolls are dolls primarily designed to be dressed to reflect fashion trends. They are manufactured both as toys for children to play with and as collectibles for adult collectors. The dolls are usually modeled after teen girls or adult women, though child, male, and even some non-human...
made of soft vinyl
Vinyl
A vinyl compound is any organic compound that contains a vinyl group ,which are derivatives of ethene, CH2=CH2, with one hydrogen atom replaced with some other group...
over a wire armature. They were based upon dolls from the original 11" line. They did not come with death certificates or poems, but did have a second change of clothing. The line was discontinued after Series 2.
Fashion Victims Series 1 (2003)
- Sadie
- Kitty
- Sheena
- Lilith (black dress)
- Chiller Theatre Exclusive Lilith (red dress; limited to 666): The Chiller Theatre Exclusive Lilith was available only during Halloween 2003 at the Chiller TheatreChiller TheatreChiller Theatre may refer to:*Chiller Theatre *Chiller Theatre *Chiller Theatre *The title, title track and inspiration for 2001 album of musician John Babcock....
in New JerseyNew JerseyNew Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
. - Hot Topic Exclusive Lilith (white dress): Unknown number in existence. The white version was never released into Hot Topic stores as originally planned.
- Sheena came with one of two eye paint versions. Lilith was also made in a non-bloody variant version.
- This series came with "Deadmate of the Month" (a parody of Playmate of the Month) posters showing the dolls posed provocatively.
Fashion Victims Series 2 (2004)
- Inferno
- Hollywood
- Sybil
- Lulu
- Series 2, released in 2004, was redesigned with smaller breasts, making it markedly less provocative. There were no Deadmate posters, and no variants.
Living Dead Dollies (2004–2005)
The Living Dead Dollies were horror baby dolls similar to Krypt KiddiesKrypt kiddies
Krypt Kiddies are a line of horror dolls created by Uhl House that appeared in Spencer's Gifts in 2003....
and based on main series dolls. The line was discontinued after Series 2.
Living Dead Dollies series 2 (2005)
- Sheena
- Eggzorcist
- Inferno
- Schitzo
Living Dead Dollies exclusive
- Lilith: The Lilith Dollie was a San Diego Comic Con exclusive released in Summer 2005. She came in a sealed black bag, with 600 'normal' dolls in a black dress, and 200 chase figure glow-in-the-dark variants in red.
Series 1 (2004)
- Jeepers
- Moana
- Orchid
- Unlike all other Living Dead Doll spin-offs, the Ragdolls were all-new characters. Jeepers was later remade as a Club Mez exclusive Living Dead Doll, and a Living Dead Doll version of Orchid forms part of Series 19.
Living Dead Ragdolls exclusive
- Dementia: Summer Exclusive for the 2005 San Diego Comic Con. She was also available through Club Mez. She came in a sealed black bag. There was a black-and-white chase figure variant.
Barware
From May 2002 to 2004, three sets of drinking glasses were produced by Crystal Etching Co as part of their Drink With The Living Dead series of horror-themed barware. They featured original Living Dead Dolls artwork by Damien Glonek. In production order, they were:- I Ate My Mommy boxed set of 4 tumblers. Limited to 333 sets.
- Series One set of 5 glasses with 17oz capacity, with coasters. Limited to 666 sets.
- Series Two set of 5 pint glassesPint glassA pint glass is a drinking vessel made to hold either a British pint of 20 imperial fluid ounces or an American pint of...
. Limited to 666 sets.
Lunch Tins (2002)
At least three Living Dead Dolls lunchboxesLunch box
The lunch box, also referred to as a lunch pail or lunch kit, is used to store food to be taken to work or school. The concept of a food container has existed for a long time, but it wasn't until people began using tobacco tins to haul meals in the early 20th century, followed by the use of...
were made in the following designs:
- Series One lunchbox which used the photograph from the original trade advertisement for Series 1
- Series Two lunchbox which used the photograph from the original trade advertisement for Series 2
- Gravestone with the Living Dead Dolls logo and nine dolls peering from behind it
Stationery Set (2002)
This was a set of Living Dead Dolls themed stationeryStationery
Stationery has historically meant a wide gamut of materials: paper and office supplies, writing implements, greeting cards, glue, pencil case etc.-History of stationery:...
including a 6.66 inch ruler, erasers
Eraser
An eraser or rubber is an article of stationery that is used for rubbing out pencil markings. Erasers have a rubbery consistency and are often white or pink, although modern materials allow them to be made in any color. Many pencils are equipped with an eraser on one end...
, writing paper and envelopes. A miniature doll of School Time Sadie was included in the set.
Pencil Sharpeners (2003)
Two novelty pencil sharpeners were made based on the heads of Posey and Sadie. The pencil was inserted in an eye socket and the shavings came out of the mouth. The Posey pencil sharpener appears in a scene in the film Mr and Mrs Smith.Head Knockers (2003)
ResinResin
Resin in the most specific use of the term is a hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly coniferous trees. Resins are valued for their chemical properties and associated uses, such as the production of varnishes, adhesives, and food glazing agents; as an important source of raw materials...
bobblehead figurines were made of four early series dolls. These were produced by NECA
National Entertainment Collectibles Association
The National Entertainment Collectibles Association or NECA is an American manufacturer of collectibles typically licensed from films, video-games, sports, music, and television based in New Jersey...
rather than by Mezco. The first two, Posey and Eggzorcist were released early 2003. Lizzie Borden and Lou Sapphire were released later the same year, but no others were made.
Living Dead Dolls Board Game (late 2003)
The board game was designed by Matthew NuccioMatthew Nuccio
Matthew Nuccio is a toy inventor and designer from Merrick, NY, most known for , A Bee C Match Game, Faux-Cabulary, Storytime Theatre, Leap Frog Memory Mate, Goth , the Living Dead Dolls board game, Lullialights, Cute Chutes, The Godfather Trivia Game and The 24Seven Crew.Matt Nuccio is the...
and released in late 2003.
Porcelain Dolls (2003)
In 2003, 18 inch porcelain dolls of Posey and Abigail Crane were made. They had porcelain heads, hands and feet. The porcelain Abigail Crane was exclusive to Mezco Online while the porcelain Posey (limited to 4000 pieces) was distributed worldwide.Party Lights (2003)
This was a string of lights, similar to fairy lightsFairy lights
In the United Kingdom, a common name for Christmas lights. A string of electrically powered lamps usually used for decoration and for special effect are known as fairy lights...
. The bulb shades were transcluent vinyl heads with rooted hair depicting LDD characters Posey, School Time Sadie, Kitty, Schitzo, and Lulu.
Jewelry (2010)
A limited edition version of the necklace featured in the Twisted Love set. The necklace features heart and dagger charms designed in inky black with blood-red highlights. Each hangs from 17” individual, adjustable chains that can be worn solo, or paired together with the dagger piercing the heart. It is a limited edition of 200 pieces and is exclusive to Mezco Direct.Pencil Toppers (2010)
A set of three individually packaged pencil toppers featuring Sadie, Sybil, and Schitzo.Vinyl Banners
Printed on durable 10 oz. vinyl, the banners measure 18 inches wide by 36 inches tall (approximate).- LDD Series 18 Limited Edition Retail Banner (2009) Only 200 pieces made. Features the series 18 dolls with and without their masks.
- Living Dead Dolls In Wonderland Vinyl Banner (2010) Features four of the most popular LDDs reimagined as characters from Wonderland.
- LDD Series 19 Limited Edition Retail Banner (2010) Features Series 19: Children of the Night.
Living Dead Dolls in Wonderland Book (Feb 2010)
A limited edition hardback book, limited to 1500 first edition printings, which re-imagines Alice's adventures in Wonderland with full color digital illustrations featuring some of the most popular Living Dead Dolls as Alice characters.- Living Dead Dolls In Wonderland Ex Libris Victus Mortuus Set (2010) Accessories for your LDD In Wonderland book, limited to 666 sets. This exclusive set contains 1 limited edition LDD bookmark, 1 limited edition LDD Wonderland bookplate with pre-printed signatures of Mez, Damien, Ed, and Mike “Gorilla” Pasquale, and 1 set of four art cards.