The world hasn’t been kind to Chucky fans lately. The main reason being because Syfy cancelled the killer doll’s beloved TV series after three seasons late last year. The show was left on a cliffhanger and, despite a new movie being in the works from franchise creator Don Mancini, the next Chucky project seems to be at least a couple of years away. However, the one thing that hasn’t stopped during this lull has been the blood-soaked merchandise. This has included apparel collections, Funko Pops and action figures. Now, NECA is back to show this Good Guy Doll some much-needed love.
Revealed at Toy Fair 2025, via ToyArk.com, this new blind box NECA wave is based on the TV series. There are six Chucky figures to collect in total, including bald Chucky, muscular Chucky, bloody Chucky with a chainsaw, a Hannibal Lecter-inspired Chucky and a Chucky that’s seen better days with his jaw ripped off. A lot of these variants were used throughout the show’s run, with the muscular Chucky being a highlight. There’s no release date or window for this set yet, but we should hear more information on that soon. NECA has done many figures covering the franchise over the years, but this is their third release for the TV series. The previous two were a part of the company’s popular “Ultimate” seven-inch scale horror line. One of which was a Christmas-themed piece inspired by Season 2’s finale.
You Can’t Keep a Good Guy Down
Over the course of three seasons, Chucky single-handedly revived his brand with his TV series. It brought the slasher series back to its horror roots and further continued the more comedic route the franchise took on after Bride of Chucky. It was the happy, blood-soaked middle ground that both old and new fans of this genre icon could enjoy. Whether it be Season 2, which mainly took place in Catholic Boys Home, or Season 3, which went all presidential in a ghost-filled White House, Chucky never felt safe. The kills were some of the bloodiest in the series, while the storylines weaved together the legacy characters and fresh cast with relative ease. The cast in particular was a major part of what made this show so fun to watch week to week. Devon Sawa (Final Destination, Heart Eyes), Zackary Arthur, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Bjorgvin Arnarson and Lachlan Watson fit in perfectly with Chucky icons like Jennifer Tilly, Brad Dourif, Alex Vincent, and Christine Elise. After an explosive Season 3 finale, it felt like whatever Mancini was planning was just getting started. That made the show’s cancelation sting even more, especially considering how well reviewed the series was.
Where Can You Stream ‘Chucky’?
You can currently stream the complete Chucky series on Peacock. All three seasons are also readily available on Blu-ray and DVD. Before your next slasher binge, you can view NECA’s back catalog of horror figures on their website.
Chucky
- Release Date
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2021 – 2023
- Showrunner
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Don Mancini
- Writers
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Don Mancini
- Franchise(s)
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Child’s Play
Source: ToyArk.com
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