If you’re a fan of both Universal Monsters and toy collecting, brace yourself: Super7’s Super Cyborg Creature from the Black Lagoon Clear Vinyl Figure is here to blow your mind. The moment I saw the photos of this new release, I felt like a kid peeking behind the curtain at a magic show. There it is – the Creature, a.k.a. Gill-Man, in all its X-ray glory, with all its inner mechanics laid bare.
A Clear Take on a Classic Monster
Super7 has taken the classic Universal Monsters design and spun it into something modern yet nostalgically familiar. Standing 11 inches tall and fully articulated, this figure is not just another toy; it’s a piece of art. The clear vinyl allows you to see inside the Creature’s body, adding a layer of depth (literally!) to its already fascinating design. It’s like looking into the soul of the Gill-Man – if he had one.
Seeing this figure immediately took me back to the days when toy companies experimented with transparent designs. Anyone remember the Denys Fisher Cyborg series? That line took the concept of a Japanese toy called Henshin Cyborg (an offshoot of Captain Action and precursor to Micronauts) and created 9” figures that gave us a peek inside the inner workings of these bizarre heroes and villains. This Super7 figure feels like a tribute to that legacy. For those who love vintage toy history as much as the latest toy news, this new figure from Super7 is a must-have.
The Legacy of the Creature
The Creature from the Black Lagoon first clawed its way onto the silver screen in 1954, directed by Jack Arnold, and quickly became a fan favorite among Universal Monsters. The film spawned two sequels: Revenge of the Creature (1955), also directed by Arnold, and The Creature Walks Among Us (1956), directed by John Sherwood. Each installment delved deeper into the tragic, almost misunderstood nature of the Gill-Man, who became more humanized and grotesquely altered with each sequel (check out more about the series here).
In many ways, this new Super7 figure captures that evolving complexity. By showcasing the Creature’s internal structure, it invites us to look deeper – to not just see the monster but to understand it.
A Perfect Addition to the Super7 Super Cyborg Line
If you’re already a fan of the Super7 Super Cyborg line, this clear variant will fit right in. The sculpt details remain sharp, even through the clear vinyl, and the articulation ensures you can pose the Gill-Man in all sorts of menacing ways. I’m imagining a whole display where this transparent creature lurks among the shadows, a fitting tribute to its silver-screen origins. For collectors of Universal Monsters figures, this piece pairs nicely with other recent releases like NECA’s Toony Terrors or their Universal Monsters x TMNT Black & White Figures.
A Transparent Triumph
Overall, Super7’s clear Super Cyborg Creature from the Black Lagoon offers a fresh twist on a classic character that will appeal to die-hard fans and newcomers alike. It’s a nostalgic throwback to transparent toy designs of the past while also serving as a modern tribute to one of the most iconic creatures in horror history. If you’re hunting for the latest toy news and unique additions to your Universal Monsters collection, this clear Creature is a must-have.