Of all of the upcoming Stephen King diversifications on the best way, IT: Welcome to Derry is one thing of an outlier, in that it’s in a roundabout way adapting one particular novel or story, and is as a substitute an extension of the creator’s literary canon that may embrace connections to King’s different characters and tales, whereas additionally branching out from Andy Muschietti’s two chapters of IT movies. So maybe it’s stunning that the teasers and promo footage have shunned showcasing Invoice Skarsgard’s return as Pennywise, for the reason that entity is the most important returning aspect.
Fortunately, for lack of a extra becoming phrase, we now have our greatest seems but on the clown-painted monster that feeds on Derry’s residents, solely they arrive not from HBO straight, however from Funko, whose IT: Welcome to Derry Pop figures will probably be up for pre-orders this week in anticipation of the upcoming horror TV present’s October debut. Take a look at a handful of the early-bird collectibles under.
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Now to sweat over my very own private reactions.
- Pennywise (Standalone) – Not a lot to react to right here, for the reason that determine is not very completely different from the wave of Pennywise figures that have been launched for the 2 IT motion pictures. Even the colour scheme is similar.
- Bob Grey – I am positively intrigued by Pennywise’s normie persona Bob Grey seemingly having a large enough presence within the TV present to warrant his personal merch. Perhaps the present will provide up some perception into why that identify could also be of import.
- Pennywise & Wagon – My pleasure right here is admittedly extra for the wagon than for an additional common Pennywise determine. Positive, it is holding the signature crimson balloon, nevertheless it’d nonetheless be good if the facial features could be distinctive. Hopefully the wagon is stuffed with honest meals no less than.
- Skeleton Man – Aw yeah. Even in Funko Pop kind, I can already inform this sumbitch goes to be a jolt to the eyeballs each time it seems within the present. So far as I keep in mind, there is not technically a “skeleton man” from the IT novel, however its noseless face is harking back to the hobo that freaked Eddie out within the 2017 film. Additionally bizarre for it to be known as a “skeleton” whereas nonetheless having tufts of hair and a shitload of awkwardly positioned enamel. That one shortened center tooth is nearly too unnerving.
Whereas not mandatory stunning, it’s mildly stunning that not one of the figures revealed for pre-ordering are of the absolutely human characters. Actually, DisTrackers additionally shared one other X publish for a Funko unique Pop determine of Pennywise holding the highest half of somebody’s head the other way up like a bowl whereas holding its tongue out above it. That is the type of distinctive look I want the others have been capable of make the most of. However the truth that there are extra Stephen King-related figures to gather is motive sufficient to not be too essential. However I do 100% desire a Dick Halloran Funko determine from this present, particularly if it goes for 3 seasons because it’s deliberate to.
Take a look at Chris Chalk’s Halloran and extra within the trailer under!
IT: Welcome to Derry is ready to debut in October on HBO, and will probably be obtainable to stream with an HBO Max subscription. Hopefully a extra concrete premiere date floats up very quickly.