Nemesis Now has opened pre-orders for the Vecna Bust by Nemesis Now, bringing the primary antagonist of Stranger Things into a dedicated display format. The polyresin piece is priced at $175 and is scheduled to ship between October 2026 and December 2026. It captures the monstrous ruler of the Upside Down in mid-curse.
This release is an officially licensed Stranger Things collectible produced by UK-based manufacturer Nemesis Now. Cast entirely in polyresin, the upper-torso sculpt measures 11.61 inches (appx. 29 cm) in height. The bust carries a retail price of $175 and is currently slated for release in late 2026.
Textured Flesh and Upside Down Tendrils
Nemesis Now avoids a static museum pose here by anchoring the sculpt around Vecna’s raised clawed hand. The fingers curl forward, frozen right at the edge of psychological torment. Every ridge along the palm looks damp. That asymmetrical posture instantly breaks up the clean, vertical lines of standard character busts, giving the piece real physical weight.
The skin work is where the resin casting does its heavy lifting. Thick, vine-like tendrils crawl directly out of the exposed muscle tissue, wrapping around his neck and chest. Instead of smooth synthetic transitions, the sculpt forces sharp, jagged borders between the rotted epidermis and the alien flora. It echoes the visceral, tactile horror approach seen in high-end workshop pieces from Prime 1 Studio. The hand-painted finish preserves those wet crevices beneath matte exterior layers.
Gaze and Display Footprint
The pale, piercing eyes sit deeply inside the sunken orbital sockets. That recessed placement forces room lighting to cast real shadows across his cheeks, making the sneer shift as you walk past the shelf. It anchors the face without relying on gimmicky paint tricks. The sculpt feels alive.
Standing at 29 cm (appx. 11.61 inches), the piece commands shelf height without requiring custom casework. Nemesis Now ships the bust in an officially licensed display box decorated with original franchise artwork. The polyresin material keeps the center of gravity low and stable. It holds its own beside larger mixed-media statues without demanding their excessive horizontal clearance.
Where to Get It
- Sideshow — $175.00 · Pre-order · product page
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The Collector’s Survival Guide: How to Justify This
The Collector Math: In Hawkins, the only defense against Vecna is your favorite song on repeat. The bust is $175, and my music subscription already covers the protection plan. Not many collectibles come with a security system I’m already paying for.
How to tell your wife: If you ever hear a grandfather clock chiming in the living room, relax, it’s just Vecna. He only curses people who complain about the shelf, so you’re perfectly safe. I’ve queued up Kate Bush just in case.
How to tell your parents: You always told me to face my fears. I’m putting the scariest man in Hawkins at eye level in the living room. That’s not a horror bust; that’s character development.
How to tell your kids: This is Vecna, and he only goes after kids who stay up past bedtime. The good news is he hates music, so if you get scared, sing loudly. Brushing your teeth while humming also counts.
If you want the Upside Down represented through tactile, grotesque detail rather than clean pop-vinyl stylization, this sculpt earns its shelf space. The balance between the $175 tag and the heavy polyresin tendril work makes it a sharp pickup for serious horror shelving.
🟢 Product Specifications 🟢
✅ Brand: Stranger Things
✅ Character: Vecna
✅ Manufacturer: Nemesis Now
✅ Type: Bust
✅ Genre: Horror / Pop Culture
✅ Materials: Polyresin
✅ Height: 11.61″ (29 cm)
✅ SKU: 916148
✅ Vendor ID: B7683C26
✅ UPC: 801269163686
✅ Price: $175.00 USD
✅ Expected to Ship: Oct 2026 – Dec 2026
✅ Purchase Limits: Limit of 6 per person
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More photos and full specs: Vecna Bust by Nemesis Now at Sideshow