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McFarlane Winter Showcase 2023: Movie Maniacs is back!



McFarlane had been hinting on the return of their Movie Maniacs Series for a couple of years now, and as part of their 2023 Summer Showcase they finally revealed the first product from the relaunch of the series.


Unlike the previous 7-inch line, the new incarnation of Movie Maniacs is going to be 6-inch in scale. Rather than figures, the Movie Maniacs will be posed statues. And rather than predominantly Horror based - the new 'Maniacs' will take characters from a myriad of movie (and now TV) sources and genres.



The line launches with a celebration of 100 years of Warner Brothers and brings us statues of Harry Potter, The Wicked Witch of the West from Wizard of Oz, Bugs Bunny as Superman, and Ted Lasso. Each figurine comes with a diorama base, printed backdrop, art card, and a 'hidden surprise'. They will be packed in window boxes and include WB100 Anniversary artwork. The figures are limited with Harry Potter and the Wicked Witch limited to 10,000 pieces, Ted Lasso is 20,000 pieces, and Bugs Bunny is the shortest in terms of production at 7,500 units. All four Movie Maniacs are due for an April 2023 release.



Harry Potter is mysteriously entered into the Triwizard Tournament, a grueling contest among three wizarding schools in which he confronts a dragon, water demons and an enchanted maze only to find himself in Lord Voldemort’s grasp. All will change when Harry, Ron and Hermione leave childhood forever and face challenges beyond their imagining. Product Features:

  • Incredibly detailed limited edition 6” scale figure

  • Includes scenic printed back drop and environmental base display

  • Includes art card with numbered certificate of authenticity

  • Hidden surprise included

  • Figure is showcased in WB100 Anniversary themed window box packaging

  • Collect all McFarlane Toys Movie Maniacs figures. Figures Sold Separately



When a tornado rips through Kansas, DOROTHY and her dog TOTO are whisked away in their house to the magical land of OZ. They follow the YELLOW BRICK ROAD toward the EMERALD CITY to meet the WIZARD. En route they meet a SCARECROW that needs a brain, a TIN MAN missing a heart, and a COWARDLY LION who wants courage. The WIZARD asks the group to bring him the broom of THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST to earn his help Product Features:

  • Incredibly detailed limited edition 6” scale figure

  • Includes scenic printed back drop and environmental base display

  • Includes art card with numbered certificate of authenticity

  • Hidden surprise included

  • Figure is showcased in WB100 Anniversary themed window box packaging

  • Collect all McFarlane Toys Movie Maniacs figures. Figures Sold Separately



The world’s most famous cartoon rabbit, BUGS BUNNY™ outwits his foes with street smarts, confidence, and an endless supply of clever wisecracks. Supremely calm and cool, he’s always one step ahead of his adversaries, much to their dismay. Product Features:

  • Incredibly detailed limited edition 6” scale figure

  • Includes scenic printed back drop and environmental base display

  • Includes art card with numbered certificate of authenticity

  • Hidden surprise included

  • Figure is showcased in WB100 Anniversary themed window box packaging

  • Collect all McFarlane Toys Movie Maniacs figures. Figures Sold Separately



American football coach TED LASSO is hired by REBECCA WELTON, a wealthy divorcée, to coach the English soccer team AFC RICHMOND. What he lacks in knowledge, he makes up for with optimism…and biscuits. Product Features:

  • Incredibly detailed limited edition 6” scale figure

  • Includes scenic printed back drop and environmental base display

  • Includes art card with numbered certificate of authenticity

  • Hidden surprise included

  • Figure is showcased in WB100 Anniversary themed window box packaging

  • Collect all McFarlane Toys Movie Maniacs figures. Figures Sold Separately


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