I never really watched the original The Munsters TV show (1964-1966). I was somehow always aware of it (as well as The Addams Family, but they just never played on my childhood stations (I only had 4). So, that said, I didn't have any nostalgic scrutiny making me overly judgmental when I watched The Munsters (2022) film. I found the movie to be fun, and Lily Munster was a standout for me. It reminded me vaguely of the comic Gloom Cookie that I was obsessed with in the late 90s - specifically in how dating in the goth world can be comically frustrating. Sheri Moon Zombie (Rob Zombie's wife) played Lily with a bubbly vampy tone that set the her apart from other similar characters (like Morticia). Sheri is not new to the toy world either. Her characters in House of 1000 Corpses and Devil's Rejects both got the action figure treatment. Whether you liked the movie or not, this toy is pretty spectacular. The faces are great and the mix of soft goods with sculpted drapery creates a unique effect.
Her soft goods parts coming from her back and flowing off her arms is made from a semi-stiff, sheer fabric like chiffon or organza.
I don't know if it will relax and drape downward over time, but I think it looks great in this fanned-out fashion.
Lily Munster comes with two sets of hands, two faceplates, a Better Tombs & Gardens magazine, and a book titled "The Undertaker's Secret Wife."
Her head with neither faceplate attached is actually quite frightening.
Time for some Group and Comparison Pics!
Here she is with the Diamond Select Lily Munster from 2011.
Cheers!
This is so cool. Have never even heard of this figure.
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