Written BY: Sam Santiago
San Diego Comic-Con is officially underway, and that means every corner of the convention floor is packed with collectibles, exclusives, and reveals that make it nearly impossible to stick to a budget. For horror fans, one of the biggest highlights each year is seeing which companies find creative ways to mash up our favorite franchises.
Mattel has become one of the best at doing exactly that. Continuing its partnership with WWE, the toy giant has revealed two horror-inspired crossover figures that instantly grabbed our attention: John Cena as The Invisible Man and Kane as Michael Myers. The figures were first showcased by our friends over at Ringside Collectibles.
Photo Credit: Ringside Collectibles
The John Cena release of course makes epic use of his famous catch phrase, "You can't see me!". Designed with a mostly transparent body, the figure includes three interchangeable head sculpts, turning the longtime joke into a collectible that will be a must have for collectors.
Kane's horror makeover is just as fun. His trademark red-and-black mask has been reimagined as Michael Myers' unmistakable white mask, while his wrestling attire has been swapped out for the slasher's weathered blue coveralls. Mattel even included a kitchen knife and a carved jack-o'-lantern to complete the look. This is just plain rad in our opinion.
Photo Credit: Ringside Collectibles
Mattel has yet to announce a release date, reveal the final packaging, or confirm whether more WWE Superstars will receive horror makeovers. If Mattel keeps this up and we get a good backing behind this line and the demand, we could see some seriously awesome cross overs with WWE and horror icons for years to come.