With the forthcoming premiere of It: Welcome to Derry on HBO Max, a new wave of merchandise centered around Pennywise and the unfortunate inhabitants of Derry is appearing in major retail stores. While the Tubbz Pennywise duck plush seemed to set a high bar for unexpected collectibles, Fisher-Price has surpassed it with their new Little People Collector figure set. This Special Edition “It” set features Pennywise alongside Georgie, notably depicted with one arm. Adding to the macabre nature, Georgie`s severed limb even includes a splash of blood. Considering these figures are designed in the style of toys for toddlers, the existence of this set is quite remarkable.
Fisher-Price introduced its Little People Collector series in 2019. These licensed sets emulate the design of figures that have been marketed to children under five since the 1960s. The series boasts a broad array of sets based on popular entertainment intellectual properties, but Stephen King`s “It” arguably stands as the most “mature” addition to the collection to date. Other notable adult-oriented sets include a Chucky Doll wielding a knife and Walter White and Jesse Pinkman from Breaking Bad in their hazmat suits. Nevertheless, a figure set that re-enacts the chilling opening scene of the 2017 film It: Chapter One, where Pennywise dismembers Georgie`s arm, is particularly striking.
Each Little People Collector figure measures 2.5 inches tall and, at first glance, indeed resembles a child`s toy. However, Pennywise is far from a harmless clown. Modeled after his iconic Dancing Clown appearance, Pennywise features a sinister grin and the yellow eyes that signify his predatory intent. Georgie is clad in his yellow raincoat and sports a shocked expression, holding the paper boat that famously drifts into the sewer in the opening sequence. Tragically, Georgie had already approached the sewer to retrieve the boat from Pennywise.
The figures are presented in a collector`s box adorned with the film`s logo in prominent red lettering, set against a backdrop depicting the entrance to the sewer.
Other Little People Collector Figure Sets
As previously mentioned, Fisher-Price has released a considerable number of sets within the Little People Collector series. Many of these box sets typically include four characters, such as the Amazon-exclusive Beetlejuice Special Edition Set. Fisher-Price also recently launched a Home Alone Little People Set featuring Kevin McCallister, Harry, and Marv. Below is a selection of highlights from the series. Four-character sets generally retail for around $30, with some current discounts available.
- Beetlejuice (4-pack) — $27
- Breaking Bad (4-pack) — $25
- Bride of Chucky (2-pack) — $16
- Clueless (3-pack) — $27
- Doctor Who (6-pack) — $26.80
- The Golden Girls (4-pack) — $27
- The Goonies (5-pack) — $32.39
- Gremlins (4-pack) — $19
- Harry Potter (4-packs):
- Sorcerer`s Stone — $20
- Chamber of Secrets — $24
- Prisoner of Azkaban — $22.49
- Goblet of Fire — $23.72
- Order of the Phoenix — $22.47
- Hocus Pocus (3-pack) — $20
- Home Alone (3-pack) — $27
- I Love Lucy (2-pack) — $11.80
- It`s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (5-pack) — $30
- Mean Girls (4-pack) — $23.74
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (4-pack) — $27
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (2-pack) — $18.59
- The Office (4-pack) — $17.49
- The Office: Best Moments (4-pack) — $25
- Schitt`s Creek (4-pack) — $19
- Stranger Things (4-pack) — $25.79
- Supernatural (3-pack) — $20.51
- Wednesday (4-pack) — $14.89
- Will & Grace (4-pack) — $23.43
It: Welcome to Derry Funko Pops
Funko is set to release a trio of vinyl figures and a larger Funko Pop Town set, all themed around Welcome to Derry, on December 9. The collectible manufacturer will also launch a Bitty Pop Box called “Pennywise`s Lair” on September 30. This particular set includes miniature Pennywise and Georgie figures, complete with a funhouse diorama display.
- Funko Pop Town: Pennywise & Wagon — $35
- Bitty Pop Box: Pennywise`s Lair — $28.44
- Funko Pop: Pennywise — $15
- Funko Pop: Bob Gray — $15
- Funko Pop: Skeleton Man — $15
McFarlane Toys will debut a pair of posed 6-inch Pennywise figures, also based on Welcome to Derry, on September 15. Each figure will come with a display stand and a show-themed backdrop, priced at $35.
- Pennywise 6-inch figure — $35
- Bob Gray as Pennywise 6-inch figure — $35
Stephen King`s It: Novel, Movies, and Miniseries
It: Welcome to Derry is a prequel, unfolding before the events of Stephen King`s seminal horror novel and its two-part film adaptation. Therefore, prior knowledge of the book or movies isn`t strictly necessary to enjoy the HBO Max series. However, familiarity with the original narrative will likely enhance the viewing experience. For those wishing to read or watch “It” before the October 26 premiere of Welcome to Derry, the following lists provide details on the film adaptations, the 1990 miniseries, and King`s formidable 1986 novel.
The It 2-Film Collection on Blu-ray is available for $13. The 1990 miniseries adaptation on Blu-ray can also be found for just $8. For readers, “It” stands as one of King`s longest novels, making the robust 1,168-page hardcover edition, priced at $24.50, a recommended choice.
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It 2-Film Collection
- 4K Blu-ray — $39.85
- Blu-ray — $13
- Blu-ray Limited Edition — $25
- DVD — $7.50
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It: Chapter One (2017)
- 4K Blu-ray — $17
- Blu-ray Steelbook — $13
- Blu-ray — $8
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It: Chapter Two (2019)
- 4K Blu-ray — $16
- Blu-ray — $10
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It Miniseries (1990)
- Blu-ray — $8
- DVD — $5.70
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It: A Novel by Stephen King (1986)
- Hardcover — $24.50
- Trade Paperback — $17
- Trade Paperback (Movie Tie-in) — $17