Resident Evil is chock-full of horrifying monsters that have seen their introduction over the course of the series' 26 years. For fans who have played Resident Evil 2, though, chances are one of the most memorable is the Licker.
Lickers first premiered in the series' sophomore entry and are not only visually disturbing, but also quite a deadly force. The Lickers have since appeared in multiple Resident Evil games, and of course, the Resident Evil 2 Remake. Fans of the creepy monster can now bring one into their homes whether or not they're playing a survival horror game.
Resident Evil's Licker is receiving the collectible statue treatment, courtesy of Numskull. The statue stands at 6.5 inches (16.5cm) tall, and features all of the gory details one would expect from a Licker, with an exposed brain, fully extended tongue, claws, and hand-painted detail making them all pop. The Licker crouches on a platform next to an abandoned flashlight, giving a sense of scale to the figure. It's worth noting, though, that the image shared thus far are from a prototype, so it's possible some changes may be made before its official release.
As far as collectible gaming statues go, this one is fairly affordable, coming in at $95.99 USD. Other Resident Evil Licker statues have gone for hundreds of dollars. It's the latest in the Numskull Resident Evil collection, as the producers previously announced that the Tyrant T-002 would receive the statue treatment, as well. While the Licker statue isn't available to ship just yet, fans can place their orders for its planned release in September 2022.
Resident Evil, being the immensely popular survival horror series that it is, has received many collectible figures and statues like this one in the past. Everyone from playable character icons like Leon S. Kennedy and Chris Redfield have received official collectible releases, allowing players to enjoy and celebrate the series even when their gaming systems are turned off. While Resident Evil Village recently saw massive sales, it's clear that fans are still enamored with the classics that started it all, too.
Resident Evil remains as one of the longest-lasting survival horror franchises that's still active today. While the series has deviated from its origins, especially recently with its shift to a first-person perspective, it's managed to survive the test of time while other franchises like Silent Hill have become stagnant. Though some fans are looking to the future of the franchise, with collectible releases like these and hints at a Resident Evil 4 Remake looking back to the titles that cemented it as a classic, it's clear there's room for nostalgia and anticipation alike in the Resident Evil fanbase.
Source: JustGeek