Print, Polystone, and Pinballs: Heavy Metal’s Wildest Official Merch
If you’re here, you’re probably a devoted reader of Heavy Metal Magazine, but aside from getting the magazine in print, we’ve had the opportunity to pick up several limited, jaw-dropping collectibles over the years. If you want some of these desirable items today, you’ll have to scour the secondary market. Some of these pieces won’t necessarily break the bank, but even in those cases, their affordability is little indication of their scarcity. Let's explore a few notable items—maybe you can target a new statement piece for the next time the in-laws visit.
The Mail-Away Magazine Binder
If you’re familiar with the early issues of Heavy Metal, you’ll have seen this binder advertised as a mail-away offer. Designed to hold 12 issues via metal rods, this was a stylish way to compile your magazines back in the day. If you’re very particular about condition, it's worth noting that the stress this binder design puts on the spines probably isn’t great for long-term storage, but if you have a few “reader copies” that have some edge-wear, this is a great way to put them in a coffee table format to make sure your next house guests are reminded of your highly cultured status. Not just that, but the more accessible Heavy Metal is in your life, the more you’re gonna read it. Those who were paying attention when watching the Kickstarter video for Heavy Metal’s relaunch will have seen one of these old binders make an appearance.
Heavy Metal Movie – Double-Sided Advance Mini Poster
If you want the flavor of the original Heavy Metal movie poster featuring the Chris Achilleos art, without resorting to a high-grade theatrical poster or a reprint, this advanced mini-poster is exactly what you’re looking for. It was produced as promotional material just prior to the film’s release, and it's a more manageable size at 18”x24.75”. Sadly, most off-the-shelf frames you’ll find will be 18”x24” (we’re sure you’ll figure it out without resorting to anything drastic). It was released folded, so expect to see those lines, but it's always more cultured to have a vintage poster over a reprint if you can find one.
Executive Replicas Taarna & Avis Deluxe Figure Set
Released in 2022, this 1/12 scale box set from Executive Replicas and LooseCollector brings Heavy Metal's iconic warrior Taarna and her beast Avis into the world of highly poseable action figures. Taarna stands 6 inches tall with 26 points of articulation, and comes with a sword, sheath, and alternate hands, while Avis features limited articulation but plenty of shelf presence. There was some controversy over the final production paint not quite living up to the promo images, but despite that, this set still stands as the most articulated Taarna figure currently available.
Heavy Metal Movie 4K Steelbook
Released on May 21st, 2024, this steelbook is the definitive physical media release for the two Heavy Metal films. Needless to say, having your discs encased in metal seems appropriate, and the more scuffed up the case gets, the better it will look. Heavy Metal 2000 was released in a more budget-friendly Blu-ray edition, but since you need the original film in 4K anyway, this is the natural choice. Studied viewers will notice the absence of “Blue Lamp” by Stevie Nicks in the Harry Canyon segment, but with all the rights involved in a movie like this due to the soundtrack, we’re blessed by Crom to have got an updated 4K version at all.
Hollywood Collectibles "Into the Fog" Statue
Released in 2015, this statue brings Lorenzo Sperlonga’s sultry Valkyrie from the July 2007 Heavy Metal cover to life. Standing 22 inches tall and cast in heavyweight polystone, the figure captures the sword-wielding warrior mid-stride, emerging from the mist with all the pin-up attitude the magazine is known for. Like other pieces from Hollywood Collectibles, it was hand-painted with museum-level detail—she’s equal parts battle-ready and barely dressed.
Sideshow Collectibles Taarna – Premium Format Statue
Sideshow’s Premium Format line of ¼-scale statues has been running for years, and they continue to release stunning pieces to this day. They seldom reissue a piece, so if you want this stunner from 2018, you’ll have to head to the secondary market. The sculptor, Steve Schumacher, and painters Kat Sapene and Sandy Shaffer did a remarkable job of capturing Taarna’s stoic expression from the film while sufficiently adding the dimension and detail expected by loyal Premium Format collectors. If you don’t see the soul of the last Taarakian in this portrait sculpt—“Death! DEATH!”
Heavy Metal Pinball Machine
Rounding out the list is the 2020 Heavy Metal pinball machine—a maximalist fever dream born from a collaboration between Stern Pinball and Incendium. Released to mark the magazine’s 300th issue, the machine crams in glowing figures, custom artwork, and a soundtrack that slams together Sebastian Bach, Brendon Small, and vintage tracks from the 1981 film. It leans hard into the Heavy Metal mythos with playable characters like Taarna and the undead tailgunner Nelson, both given voices for the first time. Loud, expensive, and unapologetically over the top, it’s less a game and more a shrine to the brand’s excess. We understand this is out of reach for most people, even if you can afford one, you may not be able to find it for sale. That said, the great thing about pinball aficionados is that many of them want others to experience their machines. You might find this at a bar-cade or a pinball convention, so keep your eyes open and make the pilgrimage when the heavens align.
Let’s be clear—this list isn’t meant to be comprehensive. There are plenty of other Heavy Metal collectibles out there, from soundtrack posters and vinyl to model kits and statues, covering just about every budget and shelf size. Some of those model kits must be seen to be believed—go ahead, look for them!
Print, Polystone, and Pinballs: Heavy Metal’s Wildest Official Merch
If you’re here, you’re probably a devoted reader of Heavy Metal Magazine, but aside from getting the magazine in print, we’ve had the opportunity to pick up several limited, jaw-dropping collectibles over the years. If you want some of these desirable items today, you’ll have to scour the secondary market. Some of these pieces won’t necessarily break the bank, but even in those cases, their affordability is little indication of their scarcity. Let's explore a few notable items—maybe you can target a new statement piece for the next time the in-laws visit.
The Mail-Away Magazine Binder
If you’re familiar with the early issues of Heavy Metal, you’ll have seen this binder advertised as a mail-away offer. Designed to hold 12 issues via metal rods, this was a stylish way to compile your magazines back in the day. If you’re very particular about condition, it's worth noting that the stress this binder design puts on the spines probably isn’t great for long-term storage, but if you have a few “reader copies” that have some edge-wear, this is a great way to put them in a coffee table format to make sure your next house guests are reminded of your highly cultured status. Not just that, but the more accessible Heavy Metal is in your life, the more you’re gonna read it. Those who were paying attention when watching the Kickstarter video for Heavy Metal’s relaunch will have seen one of these old binders make an appearance.
Heavy Metal Movie – Double-Sided Advance Mini Poster
If you want the flavor of the original Heavy Metal movie poster featuring the Chris Achilleos art, without resorting to a high-grade theatrical poster or a reprint, this advanced mini-poster is exactly what you’re looking for. It was produced as promotional material just prior to the film’s release, and it's a more manageable size at 18”x24.75”. Sadly, most off-the-shelf frames you’ll find will be 18”x24” (we’re sure you’ll figure it out without resorting to anything drastic). It was released folded, so expect to see those lines, but it's always more cultured to have a vintage poster over a reprint if you can find one.
Executive Replicas Taarna & Avis Deluxe Figure Set
Released in 2022, this 1/12 scale box set from Executive Replicas and LooseCollector brings Heavy Metal's iconic warrior Taarna and her beast Avis into the world of highly poseable action figures. Taarna stands 6 inches tall with 26 points of articulation, and comes with a sword, sheath, and alternate hands, while Avis features limited articulation but plenty of shelf presence. There was some controversy over the final production paint not quite living up to the promo images, but despite that, this set still stands as the most articulated Taarna figure currently available.
Heavy Metal Movie 4K Steelbook
Released on May 21st, 2024, this steelbook is the definitive physical media release for the two Heavy Metal films. Needless to say, having your discs encased in metal seems appropriate, and the more scuffed up the case gets, the better it will look. Heavy Metal 2000 was released in a more budget-friendly Blu-ray edition, but since you need the original film in 4K anyway, this is the natural choice. Studied viewers will notice the absence of “Blue Lamp” by Stevie Nicks in the Harry Canyon segment, but with all the rights involved in a movie like this due to the soundtrack, we’re blessed by Crom to have got an updated 4K version at all.
Hollywood Collectibles "Into the Fog" Statue
Released in 2015, this statue brings Lorenzo Sperlonga’s sultry Valkyrie from the July 2007 Heavy Metal cover to life. Standing 22 inches tall and cast in heavyweight polystone, the figure captures the sword-wielding warrior mid-stride, emerging from the mist with all the pin-up attitude the magazine is known for. Like other pieces from Hollywood Collectibles, it was hand-painted with museum-level detail—she’s equal parts battle-ready and barely dressed.
Sideshow Collectibles Taarna – Premium Format Statue
Sideshow’s Premium Format line of ¼-scale statues has been running for years, and they continue to release stunning pieces to this day. They seldom reissue a piece, so if you want this stunner from 2018, you’ll have to head to the secondary market. The sculptor, Steve Schumacher, and painters Kat Sapene and Sandy Shaffer did a remarkable job of capturing Taarna’s stoic expression from the film while sufficiently adding the dimension and detail expected by loyal Premium Format collectors. If you don’t see the soul of the last Taarakian in this portrait sculpt—“Death! DEATH!”
Heavy Metal Pinball Machine
Rounding out the list is the 2020 Heavy Metal pinball machine—a maximalist fever dream born from a collaboration between Stern Pinball and Incendium. Released to mark the magazine’s 300th issue, the machine crams in glowing figures, custom artwork, and a soundtrack that slams together Sebastian Bach, Brendon Small, and vintage tracks from the 1981 film. It leans hard into the Heavy Metal mythos with playable characters like Taarna and the undead tailgunner Nelson, both given voices for the first time. Loud, expensive, and unapologetically over the top, it’s less a game and more a shrine to the brand’s excess. We understand this is out of reach for most people, even if you can afford one, you may not be able to find it for sale. That said, the great thing about pinball aficionados is that many of them want others to experience their machines. You might find this at a bar-cade or a pinball convention, so keep your eyes open and make the pilgrimage when the heavens align.
Let’s be clear—this list isn’t meant to be comprehensive. There are plenty of other Heavy Metal collectibles out there, from soundtrack posters and vinyl to model kits and statues, covering just about every budget and shelf size. Some of those model kits must be seen to be believed—go ahead, look for them!
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If you’re here, you’re probably a devoted reader of Heavy Metal Magazine, but aside from getting the magazine in print, we’ve had the opportunity to pick up several limited, jaw-dropping collectibles over the years. If you want some of these desirable items today, you’ll have to scour the secondary market. Some of these pieces won’t necessarily break the bank, but even in those cases, their affordability is little indication of their scarcity. Let's explore a few notable items—maybe you can target a new statement piece for the next time the in-laws visit.
The Mail-Away Magazine Binder
If you’re familiar with the early issues of Heavy Metal, you’ll have seen this binder advertised as a mail-away offer. Designed to hold 12 issues via metal rods, this was a stylish way to compile your magazines back in the day. If you’re very particular about condition, it's worth noting that the stress this binder design puts on the spines probably isn’t great for long-term storage, but if you have a few “reader copies” that have some edge-wear, this is a great way to put them in a coffee table format to make sure your next house guests are reminded of your highly cultured status. Not just that, but the more accessible Heavy Metal is in your life, the more you’re gonna read it. Those who were paying attention when watching the Kickstarter video for Heavy Metal’s relaunch will have seen one of these old binders make an appearance.
Heavy Metal Movie – Double-Sided Advance Mini Poster
If you want the flavor of the original Heavy Metal movie poster featuring the Chris Achilleos art, without resorting to a high-grade theatrical poster or a reprint, this advanced mini-poster is exactly what you’re looking for. It was produced as promotional material just prior to the film’s release, and it's a more manageable size at 18”x24.75”. Sadly, most off-the-shelf frames you’ll find will be 18”x24” (we’re sure you’ll figure it out without resorting to anything drastic). It was released folded, so expect to see those lines, but it's always more cultured to have a vintage poster over a reprint if you can find one.
Executive Replicas Taarna & Avis Deluxe Figure Set
Released in 2022, this 1/12 scale box set from Executive Replicas and LooseCollector brings Heavy Metal's iconic warrior Taarna and her beast Avis into the world of highly poseable action figures. Taarna stands 6 inches tall with 26 points of articulation, and comes with a sword, sheath, and alternate hands, while Avis features limited articulation but plenty of shelf presence. There was some controversy over the final production paint not quite living up to the promo images, but despite that, this set still stands as the most articulated Taarna figure currently available.
Heavy Metal Movie 4K Steelbook
Released on May 21st, 2024, this steelbook is the definitive physical media release for the two Heavy Metal films. Needless to say, having your discs encased in metal seems appropriate, and the more scuffed up the case gets, the better it will look. Heavy Metal 2000 was released in a more budget-friendly Blu-ray edition, but since you need the original film in 4K anyway, this is the natural choice. Studied viewers will notice the absence of “Blue Lamp” by Stevie Nicks in the Harry Canyon segment, but with all the rights involved in a movie like this due to the soundtrack, we’re blessed by Crom to have got an updated 4K version at all.
Hollywood Collectibles "Into the Fog" Statue
Released in 2015, this statue brings Lorenzo Sperlonga’s sultry Valkyrie from the July 2007 Heavy Metal cover to life. Standing 22 inches tall and cast in heavyweight polystone, the figure captures the sword-wielding warrior mid-stride, emerging from the mist with all the pin-up attitude the magazine is known for. Like other pieces from Hollywood Collectibles, it was hand-painted with museum-level detail—she’s equal parts battle-ready and barely dressed.
Sideshow Collectibles Taarna – Premium Format Statue
Sideshow’s Premium Format line of ¼-scale statues has been running for years, and they continue to release stunning pieces to this day. They seldom reissue a piece, so if you want this stunner from 2018, you’ll have to head to the secondary market. The sculptor, Steve Schumacher, and painters Kat Sapene and Sandy Shaffer did a remarkable job of capturing Taarna’s stoic expression from the film while sufficiently adding the dimension and detail expected by loyal Premium Format collectors. If you don’t see the soul of the last Taarakian in this portrait sculpt—“Death! DEATH!”
Heavy Metal Pinball Machine
Rounding out the list is the 2020 Heavy Metal pinball machine—a maximalist fever dream born from a collaboration between Stern Pinball and Incendium. Released to mark the magazine’s 300th issue, the machine crams in glowing figures, custom artwork, and a soundtrack that slams together Sebastian Bach, Brendon Small, and vintage tracks from the 1981 film. It leans hard into the Heavy Metal mythos with playable characters like Taarna and the undead tailgunner Nelson, both given voices for the first time. Loud, expensive, and unapologetically over the top, it’s less a game and more a shrine to the brand’s excess. We understand this is out of reach for most people, even if you can afford one, you may not be able to find it for sale. That said, the great thing about pinball aficionados is that many of them want others to experience their machines. You might find this at a bar-cade or a pinball convention, so keep your eyes open and make the pilgrimage when the heavens align.
Let’s be clear—this list isn’t meant to be comprehensive. There are plenty of other Heavy Metal collectibles out there, from soundtrack posters and vinyl to model kits and statues, covering just about every budget and shelf size. Some of those model kits must be seen to be believed—go ahead, look for them!
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