NECA Action Figures
The NECA Action Figures are a series of action figures based on Gargoyles that are currently being released by NECA, beginning in 2021. The direction and development of the line is under the supervision of Randy Falk.
NECA first announced on Twitter on March 25th, 2021 their Goliath action figure. [1] On June 15th, they announced that the response had been overwhelming and that they intended this to be a full line [2], and on November 2nd, they announced that "thirteen" figures were completed with plans to display them at Toy Fair in February, 2022. [3] When asked about their thoughts behind the look, they explained that action figures had come a long way since 1994 and wanted to modernize the looks with more detail and anatomy. [4]
At 12:01 am, on June 25th, 2021, NECA posted a stop motion animated commercial for their Goliath action figure, by D.M. Galloway. The commercial also featured the first glimpse of NECA's Demona action figure. [5]. Demona was later officially announced, alongside Thailog on July 19th, 2021. [6] On July 23rd, 2021, it was announced that eight more figures were completed for an intended 2022 release with even more than that planned. [7][8]
NECA announced on October 13th that additional pieces for gargoyles such as closed wings and other larger bonuses will be packed with smaller figures such as humans and Lexington. [9] For NECA's 31 Nights of Fright, they revealed the figures for both Bronx and Hudson. [10][11]
On February 20th, 2022, NECA revealed at Toy Fair Broadway, Brooklyn, and Lexington figures. [12] For International Woman's Day, NECA also teased a silhouette that ultimately turned out to be their figure for Elisa Maza, revealed in full the following year (and a day). NECA, through their Haulathon event through Target, confirmed on March 11th that Demona and Bronx would be released during the event starting on March 18th. A second stop motion animated commercial by D.M. Galloway was posted, showcasing Demona and Bronx. [13]
At San Diego Comic Con, NECA revealed on July 20th the figures and various accessories for Angela, David Xanatos, Armored Xanatos, and Steel Clan. By August 22nd, NECA also revealed Coldstone on the cover of the debut issue of ToyCollectr. Later that year, NECA released additional stop motion commercials featuring Brooklyn and Hudson, the former for the 28th anniversary of the series. [14][15]
Contents
Goliath
The time of the Gargoyles has come again! Arguably the best gothic cartoon of the 1990s, Gargoyles followed an ancient clan of gargoyles transported to modern-day Manhattan when their Scottish castle is relocated.
Leader Goliath joins the Ultimate line with an appropriately large 8" action figure, with a wingspan of 16 inches! The Disney's Gargoyles Ultimate Goliath figure features full articulation, including on wings and tail, and comes with plenty of accessories: wings, jalapeno pepper, book, and interchangeable heads and hands.
The first figure to be released by NECA was Goliath. The figure features alternate portraits: one a calm face and the other an growling, eyes glowing face. He also features alternate hands, fists and flared talons as well as a book (showcasing the character's love of reading) and a jalapeño pepper as seen in the episode: "Protection".
An alternate set of cloaked wings will be included with the NECA Bronx figure.
The figure was sculpted by Djordje Djekovic, painted by Jon Wardell and Geoffrey Trapp, and the packaging was designed by Chris Raimo.
Thailog
 NECA Thailog action figure... yes, it's a repaint already, and quit complaining: Remember Kenner's many Goliath clones that weren't Thailog? Mighty Roar Goliath. Flame Storm Goliath. Hardwired Goliath. Claw Climber Goliath. Minotaur Goliath? The list gets longer and more ridiculous. |
The time of the Gargoyles has come again! Arguably the best gothic cartoon of the 1990s, Gargoyles followed an ancient clan of gargoyles transported to modern-day Manhattan when their Scottish castle is relocated.
Thailog was created with genetic material stolen from clan leader Goliath - as a result he is just as strong and intelligent but utterly evil thanks to Xanatos' subliminal indoctrination. The Thailog action figure measures 8 inches with a wingspan of 16 inches! The figure features full articulation, including on wings and tail, and comes with plenty of accessories: briefcase with removable money, flare gun, and interchangeable heads and hands.
Comes in display-friendly window box packaging with opening flap.
The second figure in the line, Thailog, is a re-paint of the initial Goliath figure. He features a more malevolent character portrait, a flare gun, a brief case containing $20 million in cash, and a key; all of these references to his first appearance in "Double Jeopardy".
The figure was sculpted by Djordje Djekovic, painted by Jon Wardell and Geoffrey Trapp, and the packaging was designed by Chris Raimo. The cover illustration was by Tristan Jones.
Demona
"One thousand years ago, superstition and the sword ruled..." The time of the Gargoyles has come again! Arguably the best gothic cartoon of the 1990s, Gargoyles followed an ancient clan of gargoyles transported to modern-day Manhattan when their Scottish castle is relocated.
The clan's nemesis Demona joins the Ultimate line in 7" scale, with a wingspan of 18 inches! The figure features full articulation, including on wings and tail, and comes with plenty of accessories: particle beam weapon, bazooka, Grimorum Arcanorum book that opens, and interchangeable heads and hands. Comes in display-friendly window box packaging with opening flap.
The third figure in the line, Demona features alternate portaits: a sly, scheming smirk, and a growling face with glowing red eyes. Two clawed hands, two fists and two weapon holding hands. She also features an articulated Grimorum Arcanorum as seen when she acquired it in "Temptation" and "Phoenix". She also comes with two guns: the bazooka she nearly murdered Goliath with during their iconic confrontation at the climax of "Awakening Part Five" and the particle beam cannon she carried during "Long Way to Morning" and "Reawakening".
She was released March, 2022 as a temporary Target exclusive and then released widely shortly afterwards.
The figure was sculpted by Djordje Djokovic, fabricated by Thomas Gwyn, and painted by Jon Wardell and Geoffrey Trapp. Her packaging was designed by Chris Raimo, and the cover illustration's line art was done by Djordje Djokovic and painted by Emiliano Santalucia.
Bronx
The fourth figure in the line, Bronx will include three separate heads, a slab of meat, and a pair of cloaked wings for the previous Goliath release.
He might not have wings, but the faithful four-legged Bronx is a full member of the clan and a fighter in his own right!
This Ultimate Bronx figure is fully articulated, and comes with interchangeable heads, meat accessory, and folded wings for NECA's Goliath action figure (Goliath sold separately). Comes in display-friendly window box packaging with opening front flap.
Bronx was released in March, 2022 for Target and NECA's Haulathon event, before an even wider release in June of 2022. [16]
The figure was sculpted by Djordje Djokovic, fabricated by Thomas Gwyn, and painted by Jon Wardell and Geoffrey Trapp. His packaging was designed by Chris Raimo, and the cover illustration was by Christopher Franchi.
Hudson
Hudson was once the leader of this group of gargoyles, until he chose Goliath as his replacement. Although blind in one eye, Hudson is still a cunning fighter and a source of much wisdom (especially about Celebrity Hockey).
The figure is fully articulated, including poseable wings and tail, and comes with interchangeable roaring head, sword and multiple hands. Comes in display-friendly window box packaging with opening flap.
He was released September, 2022.
The figure was sculpted by Djordje Djokovic, fabricated by Thomas Gwyn, and painted by Jon Wardell and Geoffrey Trapp. His packaging was designed by Chris Raimo, and the cover illustration's line art was by Djordje Djokovic and colored by Emiliano Santalucia.
Broadway
One of the rookery trio (alongside Brooklyn and Lexington), Broadway is many things: optimist, food enthusiast, and cinephile. This Ultimate Broadway figure is fully articulated, and comes with interchangeable heads, interchangeable hands, axe and mace that combine into a larger weapon, meat, popcorn, and more. Comes in display-friendly window box packaging with opening front flap.
He was released April, 2023.
The figure was sculpted by Djordje Djokovic, fabricated by Anthony Minichino, and painted by Geoffrey Trapp and Mike Puzzo. His packaging was designed by Chris Raimo, and the cover illustration's line art was by Djordje Djokovic and colored by Emiliano Santalucia.
Brooklyn
Although sometimes cynical and hot-headed, Brooklyn has matured into a level-headed leader who puts his clan ahead of everything else. This Ultimate Brooklyn figure is fully articulated, and comes with interchangeable heads, hands, broadsword, torn pages, and sunglasses (because they're cool). Comes in display-friendly window box packaging with opening front flap.
The figure was released in April, 2023.
The figure was sculpted by Djordje Djokovic, fabricated by Anthony Minichino, and painted by Jon Wardell and Geoffrey Trapp. His packaging was designed by Chris Raimo, and the cover illustration's line art was by Djordje Djokovic and colored by Emiliano Santalucia.
Goliath (Video Game version)
This Ultimate Goliath action figure features special deco that's a tribute to the classic 1990s video game and comes in packaging styled like the original game box! Goliath stands approximately 8" tall, with a wingspan of 16 inches. The figure features full articulation, including on wings and tail, and comes with closed wings and interchangeable head and hands. Display-friendly window box packaging with opening flap.
The figure was released May, 2023.
The figure was sculpted by Djordje Djokovic, fabricated by Anthony Minichino, and painted by Geoffrey Trapp and Jon Wardell. His packaging was designed by Chris Raimo, and the packaging was designed by Chris Raimo.
Angela
Angela, daughter of Goliath and Demona, joins the Ultimate line with a baby version of herself. The figure features full articulation, including articulation on open wings and tail, and comes with egg, baby Angela, interchangeable hands, and interchangeable face plates. Comes in display-friendly window box packaging with opening flap.
The figure was released May, 2023.
Steel Clan Robot
Ruthless businessman David Xanatos created the Steel Clan robots in the image of the Gargoyles to be his personal army.
This impressively large figure stands over 8" tall and includes gauntlet blasters, attachable thruster blasts and interchangeable hands. Also features bendable tail and open and closed wings.
Comes in display-friendly window box packaging with opening flap.
The Steel Clan robot was released in June, 2023.
David Xanatos
Arguably the best gothic cartoon of the 1990s, Gargoyles followed an ancient clan of gargoyles transported to modern-day Manhattan when their Scottish castle is relocated. That relocation is ordered by billionaire businessman David Xanatos, who has plans within plans for his new acquisition.
This Ultimate David Xanatos figure is fully articulated, and comes with interchangeable heads and hands, Eye of Odin necklace, laser blaster with attachable blast effect, floppy disc, and folded wings for NECA's Demona action figure (Demona sold separately). Comes in display-friendly window box packaging with opening front flap.
Elisa Maza
Elisa Maza is the strong-willed police detective who takes the existence of ancient gargoyles in stride and helps the clan find their place in a strange new world.
This Ultimate Elisa Maza figure is fully articulated, and comes with interchangeable heads and hair parts, police badge, flashlight, Cagney the cat, and folded wings for NECA's Brooklyn action figure (sold separately). Comes in display-friendly window box packaging with opening front flap.
Lexington
One of the rookery trio (alongside Brooklyn and Broadway), Lexington is fascinated with modern technology and has become the clan's resident tech expert. This Ultimate Lexington figure features flexible webbed wings that can be folded closed, and is fully articulated. The figure includes interchangeable heads, interchangeable hands, crossbow and bolts, headset, and remote. Comes in display-friendly window box packaging with opening front flap.
Xanatos (Armored)
On July 20th 2022, NECA announced David Xanatos in Steel Clan exo-frame. More details to come.
Coldstone
On August 22nd 2022, NECA announced Coldstone on the cover of the debut issue of ToyCollectr. According to the featured article, he will be packaged with an additional "growling head, a jet pack ignition flame, a laser blast effect, a skull with candle accessary" (as seen in "Reawakening") and more. Additional details to come.
Mystery Man
On October 24th 2022, for the twenty-eighth anniversary of Gargoyles, NECA teased another silhouette.
