NECA Unveils Blood Soaked Art the Clown Figure Ahead of Halloween
Just in time for the Halloween season, NECA has unleashed a blood-soaked treat for horror collectors. The new Ultimate Blood Soaked Art the Clown figure is a Walmart exclusive, dropping on October 9, and it promises to bring the gore of Damien Leone’s Terrifier franchise straight to your shelves.
The figure comes with a savage selection of accessories: four alternative face plates that capture Art’s shifting expressions from mock innocence to pure sadism, a severed head, a black bin bag filled with grisly secrets, and even a doll. Collectors will also find a disturbing arsenal of weapons that fans will recognize from Art’s onscreen massacres, including a flail, drill, hammer, saw, and knives. NECA has also covered the figure in realistic blood spatter, making it one of the goriest additions to their horror line yet. The packaging itself is in Ultimate format, with a collector-friendly window box and opening front cover, designed for display whether in or out of the box.
This new release is not just another collectible—it’s a celebration of Art the Clown’s rise as one of horror’s most notorious villains of the last decade. First introduced in Damien Leone’s All Hallows’ Eve (2013), Art began as a sinister supporting presence before fully taking center stage in Terrifier (2016). The first film, known for its unrelenting gore and brutal kills, quickly became a cult favorite among horror die-hards. Art’s silent demeanor, sadistic creativity, and exaggerated clown features made him a standout in an era when many horror franchises were dominated by reboots.
The momentum only grew with Terrifier 2 (2022), which stunned audiences with its extreme violence and ambitious runtime. Despite being independently produced on a modest budget, it became a box office success, earning over $15 million worldwide and sparking viral reactions online. Audiences fainted during screenings, horror fans praised its practical effects, and Art the Clown cemented his place alongside icons like Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and Michael Myers. Now with Terrifier 3 on the horizon, Leone is set to expand the mythology even further, teasing a story set around Christmas that promises to push the boundaries of gore and holiday horror alike.
For collectors, NECA’s Blood Soaked Art is part of a tradition. The company has long been the go-to name for high-quality horror figures, having released beloved collectibles based on Halloween II, Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Hellraiser, and even modern icons like Pennywise from IT. Their commitment to detail, articulation, and fan service has made NECA figures a must-have for horror enthusiasts. With Art now receiving multiple figures, from clean-suited versions to this grisly “blood-soaked” edition, it’s clear he has joined the pantheon of horror villains worthy of immortalization in plastic.
What makes this release particularly exciting is how it reflects the Terrifier franchise’s growing cultural footprint. A character who once stalked low-budget shorts and indie films is now featured on mainstream retailer shelves, packaged in all his bloody glory. For long-time fans, it’s a moment of validation. For newcomers discovering Art through NECA, it’s an invitation to dive into one of the most shocking modern horror trilogies.
October is shaping up to be a month drenched in horror, and NECA’s Blood Soaked Art the Clown figure is at the center of it all. Whether you display him proudly in your collection or keep him sealed in his box (safer that way, maybe), one thing is certain: the sinister smile of Art the Clown is here to stay.
The Ultimate Blood Soaked Art the Clown figure will be available exclusively through Walmart in the US starting October 9.
