You know the characters, but it's understandable if you've never heard of the toys. The Remco Universal Studios Monster 9-inch posable figures appeared for just a few years before G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Masters of the Universe devoured shelf space in toy stores. Yet the iconic movie monsters never received finer toyetic treatment than in these glow-in-the-dark figures with "Monster Crush Grabbing Action"!

These nostalgic gems are the inspiration for my current Classic Toy Portraits series. Visit the Gallery to see Dracula and Frankenstein, as well as The Mummy and Creature from the Black Lagoon. No batteries required.