NECA Jaws 50th Anniversary Ultimate Release: Matt Hooper (Amity Arrival) 7-Inch Figure Makes a Splash!

The Jaws 50th Anniversary celebrations just got a whole lot better with NECA’s latest addition to their Ultimate line: the NECA Jaws Matt Hooper Amity Arrival 7-inch figure. If you’re a fan of the film, this is one of those figures that instantly transports you to that moment when Hooper steps off the boat, ready to investigate the town’s sudden shark problem.

NECA has a reputation for capturing film characters with an obsessive level of detail (seriously, it’s like they have a time machine). From the photos released, this Matt Hooper (Amity Arrival) 7-inch figure looks like another win, featuring an uncanny likeness to Richard Dreyfuss and some pretty nifty accessories that’ll let fans recreate scenes from Jaws.

NECA Jaws Matt Hooper Amity Arrival 7-Inch Figure: What’s in the Box?

Let’s talk about what this figure comes with because NECA has made sure you’re getting your money’s worth:

• Four interchangeable heads: One with a calm expression and another mid-sentence (because Hooper always had something to say), plus hat on, hat off.
• Multiple interchangeable hands, so you can have him holding accessories or gesturing dramatically at Chief Brody.
• A duffel bag and fishing gear, which are screen-accurate to his Amity Island arrival scene.
• An articulation scheme that allows for dynamic posing while still maintaining the sculpted detail.

The outfit is spot-on, with NECA nailing the denim jacket, blue shirt, and jeans combo. The fabric texturing looks great, and from what I can see, the paintwork is crisp with no obvious flaws.

Comparing NECA’s Hooper to Other Releases

If you’ve been following my reviews, you know I covered the NECA RoboCop Poster Series 7-Inch Figure recently. The level of detail in RoboCop’s metallic finish was impressive, but NECA’s work on human likenesses, like Hooper, takes things to another level.

This Hooper figure also fits right in with the nostalgia-packed Series 6 Ben Cooper Costume Kids Collection. If you love classic movie icons in figure form, NECA’s Jaws line is shaping up to be essential for your display shelf.

Jaws 50th Anniversary: The Film That Keeps Making Waves

It’s hard to believe that Jaws is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Steven Spielberg’s 1975 blockbuster changed cinema forever, proving that summer movies could be both thrilling and intelligent. Fans are marking the occasion with special screenings, new collector’s editions, and, of course, figures like NECA’s Matt Hooper.

Over on fan forums and Reddit, there’s been a lot of buzz about how Jaws still holds up after all these years. The 4K anniversary edition has been getting solid praise for its restoration quality, with fans agreeing that the film looks better than ever. Some are even calling for more Jaws figures—Quint’s boat scene, anyone?

With NECA rolling out these Ultimate figures, it’s a great time to be a Jaws fan. Whether you’re a lifelong collector or just starting out, this NECA Jaws Matt Hooper (Amity Arrival) 7-inch figure is a solid pick-up, and it makes me excited to see what’s next.