Sideshow Presents Universal Monsters at CityWalk Exhibit

In an exciting reveal, Sideshow returns to its roots with the very first license that it explored as a fledgling collectibles company over 30 years ago — Universal Monsters! Three decades later, Sideshow’s artists have returned to their first love, releasing a series of new tributes to the classic horror, fantasy, and science fiction icons of the silver screen.

To celebrate our Universal collab, we’re showcasing new items and inviting fans to participate in person. Local collectors in Southern California and Texas will have an opportunity to see these upcoming collectibles in person with two gallery exhibits and two film screenings during the month of October.

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Universal Monsters in Los Angeles

From October 24 – November 2, Hollywood-based collectibles store Celebrity Authentics will be the very first place to see Sideshow’s new Universal Monsters collection in person!

This new Universal Monsters collection exclusively previewed on the evening of Thursday, October 23. From 6 – 8 PM, press, collectors, and fellow horror fans stopped by the Universal Monsters CityWalk Exhibit to meet Sideshow’s artists and learn more about the creation of these new works of art.

Sideshow’s Frankenstein Premium Format Mixed Media™ Figure, the Bride of Frankenstein Premium Format Mixed Media™ Figure, The Creature from the Black Lagoon Premium Format™ Figure, and the Metaluna Mutant Premium Format™ Figure will all be on display for the very first time.

Also featured will be a veritable treasure trove of alternative movie posters and limited-edition screenprints by some of the biggest names in pop culture art, illustration, and design that are only available at this event and for a limited time only. The collection includes work by legendary artists like Ruiz Burgos, Vincenzo Riccardi, Greg Ruth, Dan Quintana, Chris Valentine, Brian M. Viveros, and many more.

If you’re stopping by Universal Studios for Halloween Horror Nights 2025, a trip to Margaritaville, or are just in the area, you definitely don’t want to miss your chance to see what’s in store for these icons of horror cinema. The exhibit is free to attend, so make your way over to CityWalk and see your favorite monsters brought to life.

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Canopy Gallery

Meanwhile, CODA will simultaneously launch an exhibition of alternative movie posters and limited-run screenprints at Canopy Gallery in Austin, Texas with their own exciting event-exclusive variants and special collector’s items.

This specially curated art show pays homage to Universal Monsters with unique movie posters by Martin Ansin, Oliver Barrett, Florian Bertmer, Jason Edmiston, Francesco Francavilla, Chris Koehler, João Ruas, Akiko Stehrenberger, Ken Taylor, Matt Taylor, and more.

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The Full Calendar of Sideshow x CODA Screenings and Galleries

On Sunday, October 5, Beyond Fest at the Los Feliz Theater in Los Angeles, CA hosted a special matinee screening of Frankenstein (1931), where attendees had the opportunity to purchase an event-exclusive screenprint poster by Sachin Teng.

Starting on October 24, two exhibits will open simultaneously in Los Angeles, CA, and Austin, TX. Fans can stop by Celebrity Authentics at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles, CA from October 24 to November 2 to get a look at new Premium Format™ Figures and movie posters coming soon from Sideshow and CODA. At the same time in Austin, TX, fans can visit Canopy Gallery to see a curated collection of alternative movie posters and limited-run screenprints, with event-exclusive editions available for purchase.

Finally, on October 31, the world-famous Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, CA will host a special screening of The Mummy (1932). Attendees will have a chance to purchase an event-exclusive screenprint poster by Ken Taylor.

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We hope to see you at these events! Let us know if you’re attending. Join the conversation with other horror fans over at Sideshow Social Network or in side.show/geekgroup, and don’t forget to Let Your Geek Sideshow!

Stir up the spirits and face the monsters within … Spooktacular has been unleashed once again!

Put the EEK! in geek during Sideshow’s Spooktacular 2025, a celebration with ghastly giveaways, deathly deals, eerie exclusive perks, and more. Join us from October 23 – October 31 by visiting side.show/spooktacular and don’t forget — sleep is for the weak!