Chuckyis one of the most well-knownhorroricons. The demonic killer doll has been having blood-soaked fun since 1988’sChild’s Play. In the last 35 plus years, Chucky has had a handful of sequels, been the star of his own TV show and has been the center of an endless sea of merchandise. Now, as fans anxiously wait for news on Chucky’s fate on TV,Mezco Toyzhas just unveiled their new Chucky figure based on his appearance in 1991’sChild’s Play 3.
A part of the Mezco’s MDS Mega Scale series,“Pizza Face Chucky”stands at 15 inches tall. This ishow the character appeared in the final act ofChild’s Play 3. The figure has 11 points of articulation, features realistic glass eyes, comes with his signatureGood Guyoveralls and includes a handgun accessory. The Pizza Face head sculpt is all brand-new for the piece as well. However, the best part of this figure is its ability to talk.Chucky will say iconic lines from the franchise like, “Hi, I’m Chucky, and I’m your friend till the end!”
What’s ‘Child’s Play 3’ About?
Child’s Play 3was one of the first major shifts for theChuckyfranchise. It was still very much a slasher, but the storytakes place years after the events ofChild’s Play 2with Andy now a teenager and attending military school. However, he can’t outrun his past as Chucky gets resurrected again and is out to get revenge on his former owner. In the context of the larger franchise,Child’s Play 3is arguably the most forgettable entry in the series. It retreads a lot of ideas that made the first two films fresh in the horror space. That being said, there’s still value in this film. Particularly in the third act, which features Chucky’s beloved Pizza Face melted design. Because of the third film’s lukewarm reception, Chucky would take a seven year hiatus. He wouldn’t return to the big screen until 1998’sBride of Chucky. This was a complete horror comedy reinvention of the franchise that introducedTiffany Valentineto Chucky’s deadly game. Now, after four more sequels,Chucky has found new life on TV with hisself-titled serieson Syfy. In its three seasons, the character has arguably never been stronger. The third season ended last spring andChuckyfans have been eagerlyawaiting renewal newsfor the last three months.
Where Can You Stream ‘Chucky’?
All sevenChuckyfilms, includingChild’s Play 3, are currently streaming for free on Tubi, while theChuckyseries is streaming onPeacock. You can pre-order Mezco’sChild’s Play 3Pizza Face Chucky figure on theirwebsitefor $98 USD. The figure is set to ship between December 2024 and February 2025.
After a vintage Chucky doll turns up at a suburban yard sale, an idyllic American town is thrown into chaos as a series of horrifying murders begin to expose the town’s hypocrisies and secrets.
