It’s time to get back in the water!
It’s almost hard to believe, but JAWS — the film that made generations think twice about going for a swim — turns 50 this year! Directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Peter Benchley’s best-selling novel, this blockbuster forever changed the face of cinema. With its heart-pounding suspense, iconic score, and unforgettable characters, JAWS has thrilled audiences for half a century, and remains one of Hollywood’s greatest achievements. Inducted into the National Film Registry in 2001, this masterpiece is still celebrated as one of the most influential movies of all time.
What better way to commemorate the milestone than with the new JAWS 50th Anniversary Collection from NECA? Featuring meticulously engineered collectibles and nostalgic throwbacks, this new assortment is sure to have you searching for a bigger shelf!
For the first time, Matt Hooper — the enthusiastic oceanographer who arrives on Amity Island to investigate its newest and hungriest resident — gets the fully articulated action figure treatment. Looking as though he stepped right off the big screen, NECA’s Ultimate Matt Hooper stands seven inches tall and features the officially authorized likeness of actor Richard Dreyfuss. Highly detailed and based on his arrival scene in the film, the figure comes packed with a wide range of accessories, including multiple interchangeable heads, gloved and ungloved hands, a fishing hook, scuba tank, shark dart, duffel bag, crushed and uncrushed cup, and even swappable arms for an alternative look in either his denim jacket or sweater.
Joining Hooper is none other than Sam Quint, the fearless (and slightly unhinged) captain of the Orca. For the first time, this classic character is also available as a fully articulated action figure, standing seven inches tall and featuring the authorized likeness of the late actor Robert Shaw. Quint comes equipped for the ultimate fishing trip thanks to several accessories that include multiple interchangeable heads, swappable gloved and ungloved hands, a machete, rifle and harpoon gun for all his shark-hunting needs, crushed and uncrushed beer cans, and changeable arms for alternate looks.
Both the Ultimate Matt Hooper and Sam Quint figures come in collector-friendly packaging and are slated for release by May 2025. They’re both available for pre-order now for $34.99 USD each — or grab both as a bundle from the official NECA online store for $69.98 USD. Oh, and as a side note for those asking, there are currently no plans to release a Brody figure at this time. However, as our friends at NECA reminded me this week, never say never!
The crown jewel of this anniversary collection is a real blast from the past. Inspired by the original 1975 Ideal release, The Game of JAWS is back and better than ever before! This 15-inch-long shark features detailed sculpting and paint applications that make it look just like the fearsome beast from the film. To play, simply fish all of the items out of the shark’s belly before its jaws snap shut. But be careful, because one wrong move and you’re lunch!
Included in the JAWS 50th Anniversary Collection box are 15 different objects to retrieve from the shark’s stomach, including an anchor, a boot, a skull, fish bones, a tire, a lantern, a glove, and more. Both a fun family activity and a must-have collectible, The Game of JAWS is set to release by May 2025 and is available for pre-order now for $59.99 USD.
Don’t miss your chance to celebrate 50 years of JAWS with these upcoming collectibles from NECA! Whether a longtime fan, collector, or cinephile, they’re a fin-tastic way to honour one of the greatest films of all time!
