On the shelf: Van Helsing in the house

I have plenty of horrors lined up on the shelves of my studio – but now I have a monster hunter to keep them in order!

Yes, my NECA Peter Cushing Van Helsing has arrived and I'm a little bit smitten!

The most dashing vampire hunter of all (sorry, Hugh Jackman) comes with not one, but two torsos. The first is perfect for stalking the undead on cold London nights, complete with hat and overcoat.

Cosy! And the likeness is great too!

This is just one of the three heads that comes with the set – the second of which is ready to show terror and/or determination at the first sign of danger.

Honestly, the Horror of Dracula giant candlesticks/cross combo was a great accessory to include alongside a set of stakes and a hammer.

However, I think the dapper waistcoat look is my favourite of the two bods, with sleeves already rolled up and ready for a little midnight staking!

It has to be said that removing Abraham's legs is a little tricky, as is attaching them to the second body. Get ready to break out the hair dryer on its lowest setting to ease up the socket before they snap into place.

Of course, as soon as they were in place, I immediately wondered about buying a second set so I could display both, but that would be silly, wouldn't it?

(Please. For the sake of my bank balance, tell me it's silly!)

Instead, I've placed Winter Coat Van Helsing up high, so you can't see the poor fellow is legless.

So, another winner from NECA, that looks particularly good paired with ol' fang-features himself!

One last thing, though. I managed to imprint myself with the sign of the cross when setting up the first photo. Ow! Does that make me a vampire?

Excuse me while I check to see if I still have a reflection!