If you thought the trend of elaborate, overpriced movie theater snacks had peaked with those massive plastic buckets shaped like movie monsters, Universal Studios Japan just raised the bar into the stratosphere. They’ve unveiled an officially licensed Resident Evil popcorn bucket modeled after a Licker, and it’s arguably the most unhinged piece of merch I’ve seen in years. It’s not just a tub; it’s a highly detailed, skinless sculpt that captures every bit of the creature's exposed brain and muscle, and—because someone in the design department clearly has a twisted sense of humor—it’s actually a wearable backpack.
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Snacking on the Go, Resident Evil Style
The concept is absurd enough to be brilliant: you load your popcorn into the Licker’s exposed cranium and strap the entire horror icon to your shoulders. Walking through a theme park with a mutant BOW clinging to your back while you reach into its jaw for a snack is exactly the kind of chaotic energy the Resident Evil community thrives on. It manages to be genuinely unsettling while serving a functional purpose, putting it in the same legendary tier as the iconic Jaws anniversary bucket or that D20-shaped container from the Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves promotion.
When Can You Grab One?
Universal hasn't dropped a specific price tag or a hard release date just yet, but the timing is pretty transparent. The park is currently gearing up for its annual Halloween Horror Nights event, which includes a dedicated attraction called Resident Evil Requiem – The Dive. You can bet your last green herb that these buckets will be sitting on the merchandise shelves the moment those doors open.
If you aren’t looking to carry a monster on your back, the park is also dropping some Raccoon Police Department-themed gear, including a tactical-style bag and a retro-inspired R.P.D. t-shirt. For anyone who can’t make the trip to Osaka, you’re looking at a pricey haul involving international flights, but for a collector, staring down a high-quality, wearable Licker sculpt might just be worth the trek. It’s grotesque, it’s practical, and it’s easily the must-have item for any fan currently celebrating the 9/10 success of Resident Evil Requiem.
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