Mimic Mayhem – Yoto Toys' Creepy Chest Is a Fun, Flawed Fantasy Addition
It’s not every day you get a Mimic in 1/12 scale—and for fantasy collectors like me who adore weird, monstrous oddities, the Yoto Toys Mimic seemed like a no-brainer. That is, until you start thinking with your wallet instead of your heart.
Image: Dungeon diorama corner with a large pile of gold coins sculpted against a stone-patterned wall. In front of the coins, there is a brown barrel with metal bands, and some stone blocks and rubble are visible at the bottom right. A large, weathered stone pillar leans diagonally across the scene, partially blocking the view of the coins and barrel. The setting is detailed to look like an ancient or ruined dungeon, with textured stone surfaces and dramatic lighting that highlights the gold coins and the weathered look of the stonework.
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This figure, based on the classic Dungeons & Dragons creature—the Mimic—is a treasure chest turned ambush predator, known for devouring greedy adventurers with its monstrous maw. Released by Yoto Toys, the Mimic comes with a small but striking selection of parts: creepy skeleton limbs, axe and shield, multiple hands, a long wet-look tongue, and extra peg joints to allow for modular customization.
Image: The "greedy adventurer" walks towards the buried treasure.
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Everything’s packaged with clear, simple instructions and a teaser pamphlet for upcoming toys in the line.
Image: Assembly instruction sheet on a carpeted floor. The sheet features black-and-white illustrations showing how to assemble a toy or model that looks like a treasure chest with monster features, such as arms, legs, and a tail. The instructions are written in Chinese, with arrows pointing to where each part should be attached. There are several panels showing step-by-step assembly, and a QR code is present in the bottom right corner.
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Before we dive deeper, let’s take a moment to talk about Yoto Toys, also known as Ghost Rabbit Studio—a rising name in the indie toy scene. While still relatively new, they’ve been gaining attention for their highly stylized, horror-fantasy figures like their Redemption Skeletons series and other gothic-tinged creations. Distributed by sellers like 5K Toys and Big Bad Toy Store, they seem to specialize in high-detail, low-production-run collectibles aimed at adult collectors with a love for niche creatures and customizability.
Image: Three glossy cards or pamphlets on a tan carpet, each featuring fantasy miniature figures:
Top card: Features grayscale images of skeleton warrior miniatures wielding weapons. The text in the bottom right corner reads "REDEMPTION SKELETONS" in a stylized yellow and red font.
Middle card: Shows a colorful monster miniature resembling a treasure chest with teeth and a tongue, surrounded by other fantasy creatures. The text on the left side says "DUNGEON MONSTERS" in bright blue letters.
Bottom card: Displays a gold-armored skeleton warrior miniature, with the text "SNAKE SKELETONS" in yellow letters on the right. There is a QR code in the bottom right corner, and to its left are smaller images of various skeleton miniatures in grayscale. Some Chinese text appears below the QR code.
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First Impressions
Image: The "greedy adventurer" clears away debris, exposing gold coins and a treasure chest.
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This was my first Yoto Toys figure out of the box—though I own a few Redemption Skeletons, they’re still in their plastic sarcophagi for now. And wow—this Mimic is fun. The articulation isn’t high-end super-articulated, but the modularity and creativity in build options make up for that. You can attach arms and legs to various peg holes, swap configurations, and even customize the "stance" of the creature to suit your scene. You want a short-legged gremlin chest? Go for it. Want it tall and proud, lumbering like it just rolled for initiative? You can do that, too.
Image: A detailed mimic figurine with a treasure chest body, sharp teeth, and a long red tongue. Skeletal arms and legs extend from the chest, creating a monstrous, animated appearance on a tabletop.
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Image: Side view of a mimic figurine with a treasure chest body, sharp teeth, and a long, curling red tongue. A skull is visible inside, and skeletal arms extend from the sides.
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Image: This fierce mimic figurine bursts with character—its treasure chest mouth bristling with teeth, tongue lashing out, skeletal limbs gripping an axe and shield, ready to ambush any adventurer who dares approach!
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Paint apps are solid. The tongue has a glossy, creepy finish that’s disturbingly wet-looking. The shield and axe come with decent weathering effects—though the shield barely covers anything, and the axe seems more decorative than deadly.
Image: The adventurer dances with joy on top of a big pile of gold coins. The treasure chest lies near by.
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The Fun... and the Flaws
But let’s talk value.
At $50 USD per unit, this thing is punching above its weight class. It’s small—barely the size of a Mythic Legions goblin—and light on accessories. No alternate heads, no interchangeable torsos, no wild bonus effects. Yes, it comes with some lovely joints and pegs. Yes, it has fun configurations. But compared to similarly priced indie offerings, the Mimic feels like something that should’ve been a pack-in bonus with a bigger deluxe figure, not a standalone release.
Image: The adventurer starts to drag the treasure chest behind him.
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Let’s be real: if this were $25–30, I’d be building a Mimic mob. At $50, I’m not even sure I want to get a second.
The figure is also very top-heavy, meaning posing it in anything but a static, balanced stance is a chore. A bendy tongue could’ve helped with expressiveness and balance, but alas—it’s static. Cool looking, but limited.
Image: The adventurer screams as a pair of skeletal arms appear out of the treasure chest. The chest opens up into a gaping maw lined with jagged teeth, and the arms begin pull the adventurer towards it.
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Weird Anatomy, Weird Logic
Let’s talk monster logic for a moment.
This Mimic is a skeleton with a tongue. A very long, floppy tongue. But… it’s a skeleton. Why does it need to eat? Or even have a tongue? And why is it wielding a weapon and a shield with its stubby little bony arms? The idea of this figure swinging an axe is adorable—but practically speaking, what’s it doing? Whacking adventurers on the shins before gobbling them up?
Image: The toothy maw snaps shut on the head and shoulder of the struggling adventurer, blood spraying out between its teeth.
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Still, I love that the chest opens and can hold items. That’s legit fun and adds display value. The stylized detail on the chest, the bloody maw, the peg system—it all works beautifully in terms of visual storytelling and shelf presence. This figure fits in effortlessly with Mythic Legions, D&D customs, and other 6–7" fantasy lines.
Image: The now fully realized mimic, standing on skeletal legs, faces the camera, using its boney hands to stuff the victim into its mouth. Beneath the creature, a pool of blood can be seen.
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Final Thoughts
The Yoto Toys Mimic is fun, unique, and dripping with creepy character. It’s modular, visually impressive, and a great little monster to spice up your shelf. But it’s also flawed—top-heavy, light on accessories, and overpriced for its size and play value.
Image: Diorama scene featuring a mimic and skeleton warrior miniatures. The mimic, with a treasure chest body and skeletal limbs, stands on stone steps, shield raised. A skeleton with a sword and gold shield faces it, with a dungeon backdrop and ruined columns completing the dramatic, adventurous setting.
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Would I recommend it? Yes—but only if you're a fantasy fiend like me and have a soft spot for monsters that make you grin and go, “WTF?”
Verdict:
💀 Cool as hell, but cursed by its price tag. 💀
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Now excuse me while I go rearrange my fantasy shelf before the mimic bites off a hand.
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