The team at LooseCollector is keeping the momentum going for their highly anticipated horror and cryptid-themed line, The Crypt. In a recent social media update, the independent toy studio gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at the development process for one of the line’s most unique offerings. The update focuses directly on the LooseCollector The Crypt Chupacabras figures, showcasing the very first physical mold and articulation tests for the tiny terrors.
According to the brief update shared by the studio, these early prototypes are already proving to be incredibly dynamic. “Chupacabras – mold and articulation test. These guys are fun!” the studio noted, signaling that the structural design and joint placements are hitting the exact targets needed for high-end poseability.
You can currently pre-order these figures from BigBadToyStore for $99.99. They have a January 2027 release date estimate.
Small Scale, Incredible Articulation
For fans tracking the progress of The Crypt, the Chupacabras represent a fascinating design challenge. Unlike the towering, bulkier figures in the line, such as The Yeti or the various Great Wolves, the Chupacabras are smaller, more parasitic pack-hunting monsters. They are slated to arrive in a 1/12 scale action figure three-pack, with each individual creature standing between 5 to 5.5 inches tall.
Despite their smaller stature, LooseCollector is not skimping on the engineering. These early tests confirm that each creature will feature a staggering 35 points of articulation. This level of joint density ensures that fans can pose the bipedal, reptilian horrors in hunched, predatory stalking stances, aggressive lunges, or dynamic leaping positions. The articulation test is a critical phase in independent toy production, ensuring that the plastic tolerances can hold up to heavy posing without sacrificing the aesthetic of the sculpt.
Building Out the World of The Crypt
The LooseCollector The Crypt Chupacabras set highlights the studio’s dedication to deep folklore and creature design. The sculpt captures the classic 1990s Puerto Rican descriptions of the cryptid, complete with rows of jagged spikes along the spine, sharp fangs, and a serpent-like tongue.
The three-pack format allows collectors to build an immediate pack of these blood-draining predators, adding a unique swarm mechanic to any horror toy display.
More Cryptids Lurking on the Horizon
LooseCollector closed out their teaser by reminding fans that this is only the tip of the iceberg for upcoming horror reveals. The studio promised that more images of the Chupacabras prototypes, along with updates on the upcoming DogMen figures, will be posted very soon. The DogMen are another highly anticipated addition to The Crypt, meaning fans of independent horror figures have plenty of content to look forward to over the coming weeks.
As production moves forward on the LooseCollector The Crypt Chupacabras three-pack, these early physical tests show that the line is well on track to deliver the premium quality, highly articulated monsters that independent action figure collectors demand. Stay tuned to IndependentToys.news as we continue to track the latest updates, prototype reveals, and pre-order info directly from LooseCollector.
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