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. [ ] 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 Y...