NEW Fisher Price - Little People IT Collector Set

• Special edition Little People Collector set celebrating the iconic horror franchise, IT

• Includes Pennywise the clown with his iconic red balloon and Georgie wearing his yellow raincoat

• Each figure stands over 2.5 inches tall and is styled in a memorable look from the movie

• Display your fandom! Set arrives in a decorative window box package featuring Pennywise's sewer lair for a chilling display

• Authentic character details including Pennywise's ruffled collar and Georgie's paper boat

• Perfect for horror movie fans and collectors of Stephen King memorabilia

• Commemorates one of the most memorable opening scenes in horror cinema history

Manufacturer: Fisher-Price

Product Line: Little People Collector

Item Number: JFD65

UPC: 194735294527

Number of Figures: 2 (Pennywise, Georgie)

Age Range: 1+ years (Collector item - recommended for display)

Figure Height: Over 2.5 inches tall

Accessories: Red balloon for Pennywise, paper boat for Georgie

Packaging: Decorative window box featuring sewer lair scene

Dimensions: 18 cm x 11 cm x 3.5 cm

IT is a supernatural horror novel by Stephen King, published in 1986, and is widely considered one of his masterworks. The story follows seven children in Derry, Maine, who are terrorised by an entity that exploits the fears of its victims, most commonly appearing as Pennywise the Dancing Clown.

The Story: The narrative alternates between two time periods—1958 and 1985—following the "Losers' Club" as children and then as adults returning to Derry to confront the evil they thought they had defeated 27 years earlier. The novel explores themes of childhood trauma, memory, friendship, and the power of belief.

Film Adaptations: The story has been adapted twice: first as a 1990 ABC miniseries starring Tim Curry as Pennywise, and then as a highly successful two-part film series (2017 and 2019) directed by Andy Muschietti, with Bill Skarsgård's terrifying portrayal of Pennywise earning critical acclaim.

Cultural Impact: IT revitalised the horror genre and contributed to coulrophobia (fear of clowns) becoming a widely recognised phenomenon. Pennywise has become one of the most iconic villains in horror history, instantly recognisable by his ruffled collar, red balloon, and sinister grin.

Box Office Success: The 2017 film became the highest-grossing horror film of all time (later surpassed), earning over $700 million worldwide and proving that Stephen King adaptations could achieve both critical and commercial success when done with care and vision.

Pennywise the Dancing Clown: The primary form taken by IT, an ancient cosmic entity that awakens every 27 years to feed on the fear of Derry's children. Pennywise's clown persona is deliberately designed to attract children whilst concealing the creature's true, incomprehensible form. The character combines childlike playfulness with visceral terror, creating a predator that's both alluring and horrifying. Bill Skarsgård's portrayal emphasised Pennywise's otherworldly nature through distinctive physical mannerisms and voice modulation, whilst Tim Curry's earlier version leaned into theatrical menace.

Georgie Denbrough: Six-year-old Georgie (George Denbrough) is the younger brother of protagonist Bill Denbrough. In the novel's iconic opening scene, Georgie chases his paper boat down a rain-flooded street until it disappears into a storm drain, where he encounters Pennywise. This scene establishes the story's tone and stakes whilst showcasing how IT uses the appearance of friendliness to lure victims. Georgie's yellow raincoat and paper boat have become instantly recognisable symbols of the franchise.

The Opening Scene: The encounter between Georgie and Pennywise in the storm drain is one of horror literature's most famous sequences. Pennywise offers Georgie his boat back, along with a balloon and popcorn, engaging the child in conversation about circus acts whilst slowly revealing his predatory nature. The scene brilliantly captures childhood vulnerability and the betrayal of trust, making it emotionally devastating whilst establishing Pennywise's methodology and the story's central tragedy that motivates Bill's quest for vengeance.

The Red Balloon: Pennywise's signature red balloon serves multiple symbolic purposes: it represents childhood innocence and joy corrupted, acts as a calling card announcing IT's presence, and functions as a lure for potential victims. Throughout both the novel and films, the appearance of a red balloon signals danger and marks locations where IT has been or will appear.

Master of Horror: Stephen King wrote IT during the mid-1980s as an examination of childhood fears and the power of friendship. The novel synthesises many of King's recurring themes: small-town evil, the loss of innocence, childhood trauma's lasting effects, and the thin boundary between reality and nightmare.

Universal Fears: King deliberately designed Pennywise to embody childhood fears universally. Whilst the clown is IT's most common form, the entity can become anything its victims fear most—a werewolf, a mummy, a leper, or personal traumas made manifest. This shapeshifting ability makes IT a metaphor for how fear itself is both personal and universal.

Coming of Age Story: Beyond the horror elements, IT is fundamentally about the transition from childhood to adulthood, the fading of childhood certainty and imagination, and whether the bonds we form in youth can survive into adulthood. The Losers' Club represents childhood friendship's power against overwhelming evil.

Derry as Character: King presents the town of Derry, Maine, as complicit in IT's evil—adults wilfully ignore signs of the creature's presence, violence permeates the town's history, and Derry itself seems to conspire to keep IT's secret. This makes the story a broader commentary on how communities enable evil through wilful blindness.

Legacy: IT cemented King's reputation for creating complex, psychologically rich horror that uses supernatural elements to explore genuine human fears and traumas. The novel's success demonstrated that horror fiction could be both terrifying and emotionally resonant, achieving literary merit whilst delivering visceral scares.

Modern Classic: Director Andy Muschietti's 2017 adaptation of IT focused on the childhood timeline, updating the setting to the 1980s and creating a coming-of-age story that balanced genuine scares with emotional depth and nostalgic charm reminiscent of Stand By Me and The Goonies.

Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise: Skarsgård's interpretation distinguished itself from Tim Curry's memorable 1990 performance by emphasising Pennywise's alien nature. His Pennywise moves with unsettling, inhuman fluidity, speaks with an otherworldly voice that shifts registers unpredictably, and alternates between childlike playfulness and sudden savagery, creating a predator that's deeply wrong beneath the clown façade.

The Losers' Club: The film's success rested equally on its young cast, whose chemistry and performances grounded the supernatural horror in genuine childhood experiences—bullying, family trauma, first crushes, and the fierce loyalty of childhood friendships. Each character's personal fears are explored with empathy and horror in equal measure.

Visual Design: The film's aesthetic drew from 1980s Amblin Entertainment productions whilst maintaining modern horror's intensity. Pennywise's design updated the traditional clown appearance with Elizabethan ruff, asymmetrical features, and an appearance that suggests something attempting to mimic humanity rather than genuine friendliness.

Critical and Commercial Success: IT (2017) shattered box office records for horror films, demonstrating that well-crafted, character-driven horror with mainstream appeal could achieve blockbuster success. The film's balance of scares, heart, and humour set a new template for Stephen King adaptations and horror franchises.

Nostalgia Meets Pop Culture: The Little People Collector series transforms beloved films, TV shows, and cultural moments into the charming Little People aesthetic that generations have cherished, creating unique collectibles for adult fans.

Horror Collectors: Whilst traditional Little People toys target young children, the Collector series includes adult-oriented properties like IT, recognising that horror fans appreciate creative, playful interpretations of their favourite franchises that balance menace with charm.

Premium Packaging: Each collector set features display-quality packaging with artwork and details that honour both the Little People legacy and the source material being celebrated. This IT set's window box recreates the memorable sewer lair setting.

Character Authenticity: Despite the simplified Little People style, each figure captures the essence of the character through careful attention to costume details and accessories. Pennywise's ruffled collar and red balloon, Georgie's yellow raincoat and paper boat are instantly recognisable.

Juxtaposition of Cute and Creepy: The IT set exemplifies the Collector series' ability to reimagine even horror properties in the friendly Little People style, creating an interesting tension between the cute aesthetic and the source material's terrifying nature.

Cross-Generational Appeal: These sets bridge generations, appealing to those who grew up with Little People, fans of Stephen King who've loved IT for decades, and collectors of horror memorabilia seeking unique display pieces.

Fear of Clowns: Coulrophobia, the fear of clowns, has become increasingly recognised in popular culture, with Pennywise serving as a primary example of why clowns can be terrifying. The fear stems from the uncanny valley effect—clowns' exaggerated features and painted faces obscure genuine human expression, making intentions unreadable.

Historical Context: Clowns have occupied a complex cultural space, meant to entertain whilst often appearing unsettling. Victorian-era clowns like Joseph Grimaldi combined comedy with melancholy, whilst John Wayne Gacy's crimes as the "Killer Clown" in the 1970s cemented clowns' association with hidden danger in public consciousness.

Pennywise's Influence: Stephen King's creation of Pennywise fundamentally changed how popular culture views clowns. Tim Curry's 1990 portrayal introduced coulrophobia to millions of millennials, whilst Bill Skarsgård's version intensified this for a new generation, making red balloons and storm drains objects of unease.

Why Clowns Work as Horror: Clowns are meant to be friendly and approachable, especially to children. When this trust is betrayed—when the friendly clown reveals itself as predatory—it strikes at fundamental fears about deception, stranger danger, and the corruption of innocence. Pennywise weaponises the very traits meant to comfort children.

Cultural Impact: IT's success has influenced countless horror properties featuring sinister clowns, from American Horror Story to indie horror films. The archetype of the evil clown has become a staple of modern horror, with Pennywise remaining the definitive example of the genre.

Fisher-Price History: Founded in 1930, Fisher-Price has been creating beloved toys for nearly a century, becoming synonymous with quality children's products and nostalgic play experiences.

Little People Evolution: Since 1950, Little People have evolved from simple wooden peg figures to the detailed, expressive characters known today, maintaining their iconic chunky shape whilst adding personality and detail.

Quality Standards: Fisher-Price maintains rigorous safety and quality standards, ensuring durability and safety even in collector-focused products designed primarily for display.

Expanding Horizons: The Collector series represents Fisher-Price's willingness to embrace adult-oriented properties, recognising that collectors appreciate seeing their favourite franchises—even horror properties—interpreted through the nostalgic Little People lens.

Generational Bonds: Little People toys often become family heirlooms, passed down through generations, creating emotional connections that span decades and bringing families together through shared memories of both the toys and the films they celebrate.

Packaging Display: The decorative window box is designed to showcase the figures whilst remaining sealed, with IT-inspired artwork throughout that recreates the sewer lair setting and rewards close examination.

Out-of-Box Display: If removed from packaging, the figures stand independently and can be arranged to recreate the iconic storm drain encounter. Pennywise's red balloon and Georgie's paper boat add authentic detail to any display.

Horror Collections: This set fits perfectly alongside other horror memorabilia, Stephen King collectibles, or IT-specific items. The playful Little People aesthetic creates an interesting contrast with more traditional horror collectibles.

Collector Value: Keeping the set in mint condition with original packaging intact helps preserve its value for serious collectors, particularly given the set's unique position as a horror property in the family-friendly Little People line.

Storage Recommendations: Store away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, especially important for maintaining the vibrant yellow of Georgie's raincoat and Pennywise's colourful costume. Keep in a cool, dry environment to maintain material integrity.

Cleaning: If figures are removed from packaging, gently wipe with a slightly damp cloth if needed. Avoid harsh chemicals or submerging in water. Take care with small accessories like the balloon and paper boat.

Collection Building: Display alongside other Little People Collector sets to create a comprehensive pop culture collection, or integrate into Stephen King, horror, or IT-specific collections for thematic displays.

Delivery: Enjoy FREE standard shipping to anywhere in Australia via Australia Post with every order! The option to upgrade to Express Post shipping for an additional flat fee Australia wide is available to select during checkout.

Estimated Delivery Time: 3-5 business days for standard shipping; 1-2 business days for express shipping.

Returns: We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Item must be in original packaging and condition. Collector items with broken seals may not be eligible for return unless damaged or defective.

Exchanges: We're happy to exchange any items that don't meet your expectations. Please contact our customer service team to arrange an exchange.

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