Trick or Treat Studios’ Bub Figure Brings Day of the Dead Detail and Retro Action

Trick or Treat Studios’ Bub stands out because the figure balances a convincing likeness of the zombie from George Romero’s Day of the Dead with the simple, playful mechanics of a late 1980s or 1990s action figure. At 5½ inches tall, he’s designed for horror shelves, but his swivel joints and leg-activated salute give him the easygoing character of an old-school toy. The reviewer found him at a Walmart horror section in late spring or early summer, and lists the non-scalper price as $30.

The figure comes with a pistol, a cassette player and headphones, a razor, and a bucket. Those accessories draw on Bub’s story and help make this more than a likeness with a single gimmick. Trick or Treat Studios’ Day of the Dead line includes four figures, and this review starts with Bub, described as the film’s most recognizable zombie.

Retro format, modern finish

Bub arrives on a blister card bearing the film’s logo and an image of the character. The back shows the other four figures in the line and includes a collectible “Zombie Specimen” card from Dr. Matthew Logan. It’s a straightforward package, but its layout suits the vintage action-figure style the line is aiming for.

The sculpt and paint carry the figure. Bub’s pale green skin, uneven expression, visible teeth, and striking eyes make him recognizable at a glance. The eye paint earns particular praise, as does the likeness sculpted by Trick or Treat Studios’ Alexander Ray. The review sees a deliberate effort to capture the character instead of settling for a generic retro-styled zombie.

Details hold up around the whole figure. His jacket and torn shirt look grimy, and the back gets the same attention as the front: jacket stitching, rips in the shirt, and light weathering on the pants all contribute to the worn appearance. A collar and chain around Bub’s neck add another bit of texture. The chain isn’t removable, but it’s made from actual tiny links rather than being sculpted as part of the collar.

A salute and a well-chosen set of props

The articulation is listed as swivel hips, swivel shoulders, and a swivel neck. Bub also has a built-in action feature: squeeze his legs together and the left hip mechanism lifts his right shoulder into a salute. The reviewer counts five points of articulation overall, and finds that the feature adds personality without taking over the figure. Bub feels sturdy in hand, though the review doesn’t suggest treating him as a toy for rough play.

The pistol represents the .45 Bub picks up near the end of the film; the review identifies it as a Colt M1911 series variant and praises its detail. The razor is another small but character-specific piece. Dr. Matthew “Frankenstein” Logan gives it to Bub, who remembers it from his former life as a soldier. Paint on the accessory helps it read clearly despite its size.

The cassette player comes with headphones that fit over Bub’s head, plus a flexible cord. He can hold the player in his left hand. The reviewer connects the accessory to childhood memories of the Land of the Lost line from Tiger Toys: its Kevin Porter figure also came with headphones and a Walkman. A Kevin Porter figure makes that comparison especially apt for collectors who remember the era.

The last accessory is a bucket of grisly remains, given to Bub as a reward for good behavior and secretly containing the remains of other soldiers from the lab. It leans into horror in the same spirit as the gruesome extras packed with McFarlane Toys figures in the late 1990s and early 2000s. That Leatherface figure review recalls the kind of accessory that inspired the comparison.

For the reviewer, Bub works as both a character figure for Day of the Dead fans and a satisfying pick for collectors who like Kenner-style toys. His sculpt and paint look more modern than the vintage figures he calls to mind, while the articulation and action feature preserve their spirit. The four accessories complete the package with story-driven detail. At $30, this is a distinctive shelf piece whose appeal rests on the likeness, the tactile extras, and Bub’s unmistakable salute.