Review: Four Horsemen Studios Graveyard Skeletons 4-Pack

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It seems like just yesterday—say, around 2022—we were in the middle of a skeleton drought in the action figure world. Sure, Storm Collectibles had a couple of bony boys in their Golden Axe line, 

Image: Two skeleton action figures posed in a battle scene. The skeleton in the foreground is equipped with a sword and a golden shield, and wears a green harness with chains draped across its body. It stands on a blue base with a red chain at its feet. The second skeleton, in the background, is dressed in a silver chainmail tunic and holds a long spear with a round shield attached to it. The background features a grayscale illustration of a spooky graveyard with tombstones, trees, and a full moon, contributing to a haunted, eerie atmosphere.

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Mythic Legions had a handful of offerings, but that was about it.

Image: A tabletop diorama scene with several fantasy-themed action figures and detailed scenery. The setting features a cobblestone courtyard with ruined stone steps and pillars, and a backdrop painted with a sunset sky, silhouette of a castle, and a menacing dragon face.

The foreground contains a glowing, cone-shaped gelatinous creature that emits a soft light. Surrounding the area are various figures representing armored knights, skeleton warriors, wizards, and other magical or undead characters. Some figures are dressed in bright, metallic colors such as gold, green, and purple, and each holds weapons like swords, axes, staves, and flails. One figure on the right, ghostly and translucent, swings a chained ball weapon. Another stands on the steps, in a mix of silver and black armor, wielding a sword.

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Then suddenly, the floodgates opened. Boss Fight Studio, Yoto Toys, KuluWorld, Swhoosh Toys—everybody who was anybody started cranking out skeletons. Even Premium DNA threw in their skeletal Ratbone from Battletoads. And of course, the Four Horsemen—never ones to be left in the dust—answered with a spooky timed-release: the Graveyard Skeletons 4-pack.

Image: A rectangular piece of printed paper lies on a beige carpeted floor. The image on the paper depicts a spooky, nighttime graveyard scene in shades of gray. There are gravestones scattered across the ground, leafless trees with gnarled branches, and a small church with a tall steeple on the left. A full moon glows through the cloudy sky, casting an eerie light over the scene, and some crows or bats fly near the trees.

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And I’ll admit it: I got a little too excited. I unknowingly preordered eight packs of these guys before I realized what I’d done. Hooooly shit—good thing I caught it before they shipped and canceled all but one set, otherwise I’d be running a literal boneyard army in my living room.

Image: A booklet or catalog is open on a carpeted floor, showing two pages featuring action figures from the "Mythic Legions: Necronominus" line.

On the left page, under the heading "MYTHIC LEGIONS: NECRONOMINUS", there are eight action figures shown in two rows:
Top row (left to right):
BELUAIYTH
MAXILLIUS THE HARVESTER
THE TURPICULI
UNDEAD BUILDER PACK

Bottom row (left to right):
SIR ADALRIC
SIR ELIJA
SIR UCCZAJIK

On the right page, the heading reads "AVAILABLE IN EARLY 2025". Four action figures (or figures and creatures) are displayed here:
BISHOP (a horse)
SIR GIDEON HEAVENSBRAND 2 (a knight-like figure)
NECRONOMINUS (an elaborate figure with multiple limbs)
CONABUS (an undead-looking horse)

Each figure is illustrated in color against a black background, and the text is in a bold, white font.

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What’s in the Box?

Image: A small plastic skull and a dark gray, spiked circular object are lying on a plain, light-colored surface. The skull is detailed, showing the teeth and eye sockets clearly, and is painted in a bone-white color with shading to give it an aged appearance.

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Released as a timed preorder in October 2024 for $99, the Graveyard Skeletons set includes:

⦁ Four fully articulated skeletons in a new ashen grey deco (based on the Skeleton Legion Builder 2 body).

Image: Front of box, showing skeletons within.

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⦁ Weapons: 2 swords, 2 spears, 2 shields (the same old Legion staples we’ve been seeing since day one).

Image: Toy weapons and accessories are arranged on a white surface to resemble a face. There are two round, gray shields used as eyes, two silver swords crossing in the middle to form a nose or an “X,” and two long spears—one above the shields and one below—contributing to the facial outline.

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⦁ Heads & Extras: 4 skeleton heads, 1 vampire skull (from All Stars 6), 1 jack-o’-lantern pumpkin head (from the Headless Horseman), and 2 brand-new skull masks in different colors.

Image: Three small plastic skulls are grouped together on a light-colored surface. The skulls are detailed and painted in a white color with shading to give them an aged and somewhat realistic appearance. They are arranged in a line, side by side, near the top left of the image.

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⦁ Extra hands & feet for mix-and-match posing.

Image: Six small, gray skeletal hands are placed on a light-colored surface. The skeletal hands, likely accessories for an action figure, are each in different poses – one hand is pointing, others are open or loosely curled.

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⦁ Special packaging branded as Graveyard Skeletons, plus a graveyard backdrop insert—perfect for toy photography setups.

Image: box back with Halloween scene.

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Sculpt & Articulation

Image: A close-up view of a white skeleton action figure is seen in this image. The figure is highly detailed, showing the skull, ribcage, spine, and limbs with realistic bone texture. The angle is from slightly below and to the front, giving a dramatic look at the skeleton's head and upper body. In the background, there is a grayscale illustration or print on the wall, depicting a spooky graveyard scene with a full moon and a church.

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These skeletons are bare-bones beauties, no armor plates to get in the way. The sculpt work is fantastic: ribcage gaps, sharp details on the teeth and spine, hinged jaws for emotive expressions, and a chunky build that feels durable in hand. They’ve got Mythic Legions’ standard articulation system—single joints, modular hinges, and a ball joint in the ribcage for torso bends.

Image: A close-up of a white skeleton action figure in a raised-arm pose. The figure’s head is tilted slightly forward and to the left, with visible detail in the skull, ribcage, spine, and arm bones. The left arm is lifted upward near its head, with an open hand and extended fingers.

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Now, I’ll be honest:

⦁ The hips on mine were stubborn. Some joints were fine, others needed heat just to move. Seriously, these hipbones would not budge.

Image: A white skeleton action figure is positioned with its back to the camera, arms raised outward in an expressive pose, and fingers splayed dramatically. The figure is detailed, showing the ribcage, spine, and pelvic bones. In the background, there is a grayscale illustration of a spooky graveyard scene.

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⦁ Swapping hands was also tricky without heating them first.

Image: A white skeleton action figure stands in the foreground, holding another skull in its left hand as if presenting or examining it. The skeleton’s right arm is bent at the elbow, raised near its head with its hand open in a dramatic, expressive pose.

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Still, once loosened, they pose beautifully.

Image: A diorama setup featuring several action figures posed in front of a grayscale backdrop depicting a spooky graveyard scene with a full moon, leafless trees, and gravestones. In the foreground, a skeleton figure is on all fours, and another armored skeleton figure in blue stands holding a sword. Another figure in chainmail lies or kneels behind the main action, holding a shield. At the top edge, the legs of another figure are partially visible.

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As for the chunkiness? At first, it bugged me. But then my headcanon kicked in: these aren’t just human remains, they’re magically reanimated bones. Who’s to say they wouldn’t bulk up with dark energy, becoming thicker and more inhuman? With that in mind, I actually prefer these over the more fragile Storm Collectibles or Boss Fight skeletons.

Image: A close-up view of a white skeleton action figure leaning toward the camera with its skull tilted and mouth open in an expressive, almost playful manner. The detailed ribcage, collarbones, and arm bones are clearly visible.

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Hits & Misses

⦁ The Good:

⦁ The graveyard backdrop is a fantastic bonus—I’ve wanted one for ages, and this delivered.

⦁ The new skull masks are a cool touch, even if the “skull wearing another skull” thing is a little weird.

Image: A close-up of a skeleton action figure posed with its left arm raised and its head turned dramatically to the left. The skeleton's mouth is slightly open, and its ribs, spine, and arm bones are clearly visible. The background shows a grayscale illustration of a haunting graveyard with a full moon and church, adding to the spooky atmosphere.

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⦁ These skeletons aren’t tied down by heavy Mythic Legions lore, so they can fit in with any fantasy, horror, or even superhero display.

Image: Marvel's Black Knight beheads one skeleton while another tries to run him through with its spear from behind.

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⦁ Solid, expressive posing thanks to that ribcage joint and hinged jaws.

Image: A skeleton holds a spear overhead with both hands, supporting a second skeleton who's performing a handstand on the shaft of the spear.

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⦁ The Not-So-Good:

⦁ The same old sword, spear, and shield—we’ve been seeing these since day one. By now most of us have buckets full of Legion weapons anyway.

Image: A highly detailed skeleton action figure is positioned dramatically at the forefront, leaning slightly and with its head tilted downward and to the left. The ribcage and limb bones are clearly visible, and one arm is extended as if gesturing or reaching. In the background, other action figures and accessories can be seen lying on a flat surface. Behind all the figures is a grayscale illustration of a spooky graveyard with a church, leafless trees, gravestones, and a full moon, enhancing the eerie setting. The scene is brightly lit from the right by a nearby light source, creating clear contrasts and highlights on the skeleton’s bones.

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⦁ Chunkiness makes it harder to armor them up with pieces from other figures.

⦁ I personally don’t have much use for the pumpkin head. Fun inclusion, but not for my displays.

Image: Skeleton figure with a pumpkin head, painted in gray and white tones. The head is sculpted to look like a cracked, hollow pumpkin with jagged edges and hollow eyes and mouth. The skeleton's ribcage, arms, and spine are detailed, and its hand is raised as if reaching out or clawing.

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⦁ Would’ve loved some variety in scale. Instead of four identical skeletons, imagine if they gave us two 1.0 and two slimmer 2.0 bodies to fill both male and female skeleton ranks.

Image: Three Halloween-themed figurines displayed on a light-colored surface.

In the foreground, there is a skeleton figure with an orange, pumpkin-shaped shield and a staff. The skeleton has worn-looking bones and is adorned with a purple tattered piece of cloth around its waist. It has long black hair and a witch-like hat or head covering, giving it an eerie, undead appearance.

To the left, another skeleton figure is dressed in green and cream, decorated with orange and yellow accents that look like fungi or scales. This figure’s stance is dynamic, with one leg raised, suggesting action or movement.

Behind them, a larger skeleton warrior stands upright, equipped with a long spear. This figure has a skull painted white, wears a beige vest with a brown belt, black pants, and grey skeletal feet.

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Dressing the Dead: Kai Lab Resurgence Kit

Image: box with skeleton card art.

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Normally, I don’t go for soft goods accessory packs. If I buy a $25 skeleton and then have to outfit it with a $30 accessory set, that’s $55 for one figure… and to me, that just doesn’t add up.

But in this case, the Kai Lab 1:12 Resurgence Kit actually made sense. For about $32, you get a bunch of ragged robes, trousers, belts, and a gambeson—enough pieces to spread across all four Graveyard Skeletons. Instead of decking one out like a fully geared knight, you can give each one a scrap or two of clothing: a belt here, a tattered robe there, maybe a monk’s robe on another.

Image: Three skeleton action figures posed on a flat surface, with a spooky graveyard scene as a backdrop. The backdrop is illustrated in grayscale and features a large full moon, leafless trees, tombstones, and a gothic church.

The skeleton figure in the front is dressed as a knight or crusader, wearing a blue tunic with a yellow cross symbol on the chest and a metallic mesh coif on its head and shoulders. Its skeletal hand is outstretched as if gesturing or limping forward.

The middle skeleton is also dressed as a warrior, wearing a beige vest, a brown belt, black pants, and a tattered chainmail shirt. Its head is turned to the side.

The rear skeleton, positioned almost directly behind the others, is wearing a longer chainmail tunic and has an expressive pose with one hand up to its head, possibly mimicking a dramatic gesture or covering its face.

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And suddenly, these skeletons aren’t just “army builder #4.” They look like individuals, each dragged out of their own graves, still clinging to fragments of who they used to be. For me, that storytelling angle makes the Kai Lab kit a worthy companion, even if the pieces aren’t wired or packed with premium detail.

Image: Three skeleton action figures dressed as medieval warriors, posed on a flat surface. The scene is set against a grayscale illustrated backdrop of a graveyard, with a large full moon, gothic church, bare trees, and tombstones.

The skeleton at the front is dressed in a metallic mesh-like chainmail tunic. Its legs are spread apart, and one arm is extended forward.

The middle skeleton wears a beige tunic, a brown belt, and black pants. Its arms are also outstretched, reaching forward, and it is leaning slightly ahead.

At the back, the third skeleton is partially visible, dressed in a blue fabric garment and metallic mesh on its shoulders. Its legs are positioned as if walking forward.

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When you break the math down, $32 spread across four skeletons means each figure only goes up to about $33 total. For a skeleton army that looks this good? That’s a deal I can live with. Or die with.

Image: A large, multi-limbed monster figure with a grotesque, snarling face and long, textured brown limbs is at the center of the scene. The creature has black claws and appears to be crawling or advancing forward menacingly. Riding on top of the monster is a skeleton action figure dressed as a knight or crusader, with a blue tabard featuring a yellow cross, chainmail headgear, and two long swords raised for battle.

In the background, a grayscale haunted graveyard illustration shows a church with a steeple, tombstones, leafless trees, and a full moon. Two more skeleton warriors are positioned behind and to the right, dressed in medieval-style clothes and armor. One wields a spear and a shield, while another is partially obscured behind the monster.

The figures are brightly lit from the right, creating a dramatic effect suitable for a fantasy or horror-themed diorama.

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Conclusion

At the end of the day, you really can’t go wrong with these. As army builders, nothing’s cooler than being able to snag a set of four figures rather than chasing them one at a time. The included heads, hands, and feet allow for four very different looks straight out of the box. Add in some extra armor scraps from your parts bin, maybe a softgoods kit like Kai Lab’s, and suddenly you’ve got a massive skeleton army that all look unique without breaking the bank.

Image: A fantasy monster figure resembling a mimic—a treasure chest with monstrous features—stands prominently in the scene. This mimic chest has sharp teeth, a large red tongue extending outward, skeletal arms and legs, and carries a round, worn-looking shield attached to its side. It is wielding a battle axe in one hand.

Standing in the foreground is a skeleton warrior figure, painted in greyish hues and dressed in tattered black pants and a beige tunic, with a brown belt. The skeleton is holding a long spear. Behind and to the right, parts of more skeleton figures in medieval armor and weaponry are visible.

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These might not reinvent the wheel, but they don’t need to. They do exactly what skeletons should: fill your shelves, haunt your displays, and look damn good doing it.

If I were one of the Four Horsemen? I’d go ahead and drop a Graveyard Skeletons accessory pack and a weapons pack right now, just to sit back and watch the money roll in. Trust me, fans would snap them up faster than you can say “rattle me bones.”

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