Fellow travelers! Mondo is heading deep into The Unknown to bring you a pair of collectibles perfect for the spookiest season of all: an Over the Garden Wall figure set featuring characters from the miniseries’ opening chapter and a new variant of that always-popular soundtrack on vinyl.
For a series that became a fall ritual for many viewers and won an Emmy for outstanding animated program, the timing — not to mention the characteristically precise attention to detail — seems right on cue.
What’s inside the Mondo Squads figure set
Joining Mondo Squads, the release focuses on Wirt and Greg based on Chapter 1: “The Old Grist Mill.” Both figures come with swap-out portraits and hands, as well as episode-specific accessories that give the inside track to fans who know their rock trivia from their sugar stash. Wirt comes with two extra facial expressions, three different cloak options that are either unbuttoned or buttoned up, and a bundled look, plus his cap and the hatchet, which is key in this premiere episode. Greg includes a teapot hat, a bag, interchangeable arms (one holds the so-called “Kitty” and the other holds an ax), plus candy and a rock-hands option! Of course, the best part of this set is Greg’s trusty sidekick Wart, his amphibious friend forever!
The Regular Edition includes Wirt, Greg, the Dark Turtle and the complete set of swappable parts outlined above. The Exclusive Limited Edition takes it up a notch by featuring Beatrice the bluebird — all posed with her characteristic no-nonsense attitude — and the murky, ooze-dripping Dog with those unmistakable eyes. The sculpt work leans into the storybook lines of the show without sacrificing articulation, giving it a sense of both subtle unease and plucky whimsy in equal measure that perfectly captures the mood of its first episode.
Pricing, editions, and where and when to buy them
The Over the Garden Wall Figure Set — Chapter 1 Regular Edition and the Exclusive Limited Edition with Beatrice and Dog are both $95. Both editions are available direct from Mondo, the company now tasked with more of this type of figure-like care they’ve done in recent years on figures inspired by Adventure Time, Daria, Rick and Morty, and Aaahh!!! Real Monsters. Mondo has also indicated that more “chapters” will appear, with Chapter 2 aimed at showcasing Pottsfield’s populace of pumpkin citizens — a nod to collectors who have requested a Larry the Skeleton figure.
A fresh vinyl variant of a cult-classic score
Accompanying the figures, Mondo is putting out a new colorway version of The Blasting Company’s original soundtrack — the ragtime, parlor and folk-inflected score that gives the series its homespun eeriness.
The jacket art by Sam Wolfe Connelly is inspired in part by the painter Jeremy Mann, which also recalls an atmospheric illustration that adorned a 2016 collaboration between Augustyn and Juiljamos in a book format; the vinyl carries a “Potatoes and Molasses” color scheme, referencing the show’s most hummable tune. The package comes with printed lyrics and sheet music, encouraging fans to noodle along on piano or ukulele. The LP is priced at $35, meaning it’s an easy pick-up for collectors who missed the earlier runs.
Why this release resonates with fans right now
Over the Garden Wall has become a seasonal tradition; Google Trends suggests that interest in it jumps each October, as people rewatch the ten-part story of Wirt, Greg and Beatrice. It’s that cyclical fandom, combined with the physical media renaissance we’re still in the midst of, that makes this release especially wise. Revenues from vinyl sales in the U.S. hit more than $1.3 billion for 2023, and the format continued its year-over-year growth while establishing itself as a focal point among collectors, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. Earlier pressings of the show’s soundtrack, for instance, are prized on collector marketplaces and exchange above original retail — a not-so-subtle clue that this version is destined to fly from shelves.
On the figure side, Mondo’s approach to building out the line “by chapter” reflects a viewing pattern for the show that is much like an anthology and invites storytelling on display. Beginning with the Grist Mill episode allows it to anchor the line with core protagonists and snap-ready accoutrements, while teasing Pottsfield and future denizens provides a clear plan for expansion without inundating completists.
Key takeaways for collectors and soundtrack fans
Fans get screen-faithful sculpts that are packed with swappable parts, a limited edition set featuring scene-stealing side characters and an LP celebrating the music’s homespun charm. With more chapters around the bend, this drop seems less like a one-off than the start of a long verse in a very hummable song.
