Monster Monday: Marhtoo the Flame Fiend Action Figure

I created Marhtoo with HeroMachine this past Saturday night for the fun of it. He was originally intended to be just a generic monster for Moongem Comics. I kind of like how he turned out with the yellow fur patches on his feet to match his yellow goatee, teeth, eyes and ram horns (yes, his skin is orange).

Marhtoo the Flame Fiend Created with HeroMachine

Meta AI turned him into Marhtoo the Flame Fiend, which gives him a demon vibe.

Marhtoo the Flame Fiend Action Figure Created with Meta AI

Meta AI also gave him a little interesting bio on the back of his card. Not only was he born in the molten core of the Ember Rift but he now guards the Power Gems in the hidden Gem Caves.

Back of Marhtoo the Flame Fiend Action Figure Card

What I also find interesting is that Meta AI created other figures in this toy series including Zorra the Star Witch, Kragg Rockgoblin, Nova Ninja and Captain Quasar. Sounds like a good lineup for a gold old fashioned Saturday morning cartoon series.

Monster Monday: Vampire Count Edgar Allan Poe

Grok has recently uncovered evidence that Edgar Allan Poe became a vampire count after his death on October 7, 1849:

Vampire Count Edgar Allan Poe

T-shirt Thursday: Labor Union Comics #1 Vampire Variant Cover T-shirt

I like the vampire variant cover for Labor Union Comics #1 that I made Grok create a t-shirt devoted to it:

Labor Union Comics #1 Vampire Variant Cover T-shirt

Monster Monday: Labor Union Comics #1 Vampire Variant Cover

Happy Labor Day 2026. To celebrate, I present to you the vampire variant cover of Labor Union Comics #1 from May 2024 donated by Grok.

Labor Union Comics #1 Vampire Variant Cover

Monster Monday: John Wayne as Frankenstein's Monster

Yesterday was Mary Shelley's birthday, who was born on August 30, 1797. It is also known for Frankenstein's Day in honor of her since she wrote the 1818 novel, Frankenstein. I thought it would be cool to see what Grok would come up with if John Wayne was Frankenstein for this week's Monster Monday post.

John Wayne as Frankenstein's Monster

Monster Monday: The Munsters Illuminated Musical Family Koach Ad

I found this ad for The Munsters Illuminated Musical Family Koach in the online issue of Woman's World (August 24, 2026) so I had to share it here. The Munster Koach as it is commonly called features Herman Munster, Lily Munster, Grandpa and Eddie Munster holding Wolf Wolf. It lights up and plays the theme from The Munsters tv series. Of course, the collectible is from the Bradford Exchange so it's way out of my price range.

The Munsters Illuminated Musical Family Koach Ad

Fantasy Friday: Moongem Comics #6 Starring Lily Munster as Moongem

Chat G. Port missed the deadline to make the cover of Moongem Comics #6 a post for this week's Monster Monday. However, I can forgive him for he did a great job on Lily Munster as Moongem.

Moongem Comics #6 Starring Lily Munster as Moongem

Monster Monday: Moongem Comics #2 Starring Elvira as Moongem

Chat G. Port did this amazing cover for Moongem Comics featuring Elvira as Moongem:

Moongem Comics #2 Starring Elvira as Moongem

Monster Monday: Frankenstein's Monster Wishes Moongem Comics Happy 20th Anniversary

I don't know how Frankenstein's monster got on the moon with a cake but here he is wishing Moongem Comics a happy 20th anniversary:

Frankenstein's Monster Wishes Moongem Comics Happy 20th Anniversary

 

Monster Monday: Hot Wheels Monster High Ghoul Mobile 2026 Black Edition

I found this Hot Wheels Monster High Ghoul Mobile 2026 Black Edition at the local Walmart's last Tuesday. It's the same as the one that I picked up in February 2024. This one is #2 of the Mattel subset and #48 in the mainline series.

Hot Wheels Monster High Ghoul Mobile 2026 Black Edition

Close up of Hot Wheels Monster High Ghoul Mobile 2026 Black Edition

Monster Monday: Estuary: A Ghost Story

Oni Press released Estuary: A Ghost Story last week. I could have posted this yesterday as a Supernatural Sunday. Here is the official summary:

"Atop a rocky cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean sits the Mission at Arbues Point, a 400-year-old Spanish mission made infamous as one of California’s oldest and most haunted historical sites. But beneath its crumbling, tourist-trap facade, a reclusive nun has spent decades within the Mission’s walls, honing her prayers and practice in pursuit of a secret long-buried beneath the majesty of the chapel, and under the dark waves of the tidal estuary below. When marine archaeologist Maris Cristobal accepts the nun’s offer to begun excavating a fabled shipwreck lying in wait beneath the Mission’s turbulent waters, she’ll soon discover that the sins of past and present are about to wash together into a harrowing surge of a vengeance that can no longer be contained..."

Cover of Estuary: A Ghost Story from Oni Press

Monster Monday: Irish Monster in Your Pocket Book

I thought about having a Countdown to St. Patrick's Day for this year but decided against it. However, I will make a few posts that celebrates the Irish. I found this cool Irish Monster in Your Pocket book at Amazon. The tiny little book is about Irish dragons, werewolves, vampires, banshees, headless horsemen and other beatstly beings.

Front cover of Irish Monster in Your Pocket book at Amazon

Back cover of Irish Monster in Your Pocket book at Amazon

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Countdown to Valentine's Day 2026 Day 9: Monsters in Love Coloring Book

This week's Monster Monday spotlights Monsters in Love Coloring Book at Amazon. You'll find various monsters, skeletons, mummies and ghosts to color. Okay, you might not have to color the ghosts unless you want them to match your non-white sheets. The horror in this is suitable for all ages and is cute to boot.

Monsters in Love Coloring Book at Amazon

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Countdown to Valentine's Day 2026 Day 2: Monster Love Tumbler

Frankenstein and his bride are on this cool Monster Love Tumbler at Amazon. You can get it in white (shown), black or brushed steel. It can be used to hold 20 ounces of hot or cold liquid.

Monster Love Tumbler at Amazon

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Monster Monday: Vintage Monster Models Ad Tin Sign

Need something cool to cover that bare spot on your wall? Then you might want to check out this cool Vintage Monster Models Ad Tin Sign at Amazon. It repoduces the black and white magazine ad featuring model kits of your favorite Universal monsters including Dracula, the Wolfman, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Frankenstein and the Mummy.

Vintage Monster Models Ad Tin Sign

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Monster Monday: Universal Monsters 2026 Calendar

Start your New Year off right by picking up the Universal Monsters 2026 Calendar. It measures 12" x 24" when open and features all the federal holidays. The front cover features Frankenstein, Creature from the Black Lagoon, the Bride of Frankenstein, the Wolf Man, the Mummy and Dracula.

Front Cover of Universal Monsters 2026 Calendar

Back Cover of Universal Monsters 2026 Calendar

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Countdown to Christmas 2025 Day 17: Elvira's Very Scary Xmas Action Figure

Elvira is back for this week's Women Wednesday post. She is cooking something special for the holidays with a creature straight out of someone's nightmare. You can get the Elvira's Very Scary Xmas Action Figure at Amazon but hurry for you only have a week until Christmas.

Elvira's Very Scary Xmas Action Figure #1

Elvira's Very Scary Xmas Action Figure #2

Elvira's Very Scary Xmas Action Figure #3

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Countdown to Christmas 2025 Day 15: Christmas Monster Heads

Need a special holiday gift for that horror lover in your life? Then check out these cool Christmas Monster Heads at Amazon. The set of three ornaments includes the heads of Dracula, Frankenstein and Wolfman. Best of all they can also be used for next year's Halloween tree too.

Christmas Monster Heads

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Countdown to Christmas 2025 Day 5: Dread the Halls 2025 #1

Dread the Halls 2025 #1 was released earlier this week by Image Comics. This 72-page one-shot is filled with christmas tales with twists of horror. Here is the official summary:

"Dread the Halls returns to haunt another Christmas season with a 72-page gift of all-new tales of holiday horrors for only $6.99! This time out, Jordan Hart and Luana Vecchio deliver a seasonal blend of Hallmark movie and brutal revenge flick; Chris Ryall and Keithan Jones turn Mars red when “The Martians Conquer Santa Claus!”; Walter Pax and Fábio Veras return to the series rendering festive terror; and Ryall and Lee Ferguson close things out with an even darker Christmas Carol!"

Cover A of Dread the Halls 2025 #1 from Image Comics

Countdown to Halloween 2025 Day 31: Elvira in Cracked Monster Party #4

If you thought I wasn't going to treat you with an Elvira post this Halloween, then you are sadly mistaken. The cover of Cracked Monster Party #4 (April 1989) features full figures of Nanny and Elvira claiming a "monster interview". It was a trick since Nanny Dickering, the curvy blonde reporter, interviews Evilra, Misfit of the Dark. Cameos in this parody includes Vampirella and Freddy Krueger. The cover art was done by Skene Catling while Bill Ward did the art for the interview.

Cover of Cracked Monster Party #4 Magazine
(April 1989)

Page 1 of Cracked Interview with Evilra from Cracked Monster Party #4
(April 1989)

Page 2 of Cracked Interview with Evilra from Cracked Monster Party #4
(April 1989)

Page 3 of Cracked Interview with Evilra from Cracked Monster Party #4
(April 1989)

This concludes my Countdown to Halloween this year and I hope everyone enjoyed it. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween.