Series 5 Matchbox

Matchbox Series 5: Super Creepies

Release Date: 1992
Colors: Painted
Sculpts: 24
Location(s): UK, Germany and some other parts of Europe, possibly other areas.

The series 5 were the first series of MIMP to veer from the original concept. Instead of monsters, the series focused on insects and arachnids. But these weren't realistic bugs, instead they were like bad kindergarten jokes in plastic form. And yes, these were the first series to be all hard plastic instead of rubber.

Horse Fly became a fly with a horse head and saddle, Wolf Spider is a spider with a wolf head, and Stink Bug...well he is a bug with a pile of crap on his back. Literally, they actually sculpted a turd mound on him. Needless to say this series was not a big hit, though it was certainly original. The point value for the figures went above 100 for the first time, continuing the climb that began with series 2. The Spiders were 200 points while the lowest point value figures were 50.

The colors were more limited and the sculpts were still badly painted. The primary colors were Orange, Neon Red, Olive Green, Neon Green and Yellow. Each bug typically came in 2-3 of the colors (and a few like the Horse Fly had a variant paint job in the same color) Then the paint applications added more colors. This was the first series to have no promotional figures released. And though some of the color variants are slightly rarer, there seems to be little difference in the prices for the common/uncommon figures.

The series was called the Super Creepies, but in fact they are the least scary of all the sets. They were more about bad puns and funny sculpts than being scary. The series 5 were entertaining, but not representative of the MIMP toyline.

Series 5 Super Creepies Pictures

#121 Tarantula

#122 Black Widow Spider

#130 Armoured Cockroach

#131 Vampire Leaf Hopper

#132 Lightning Bug

#133 Eastern Toe Biter

#134 Stink Bug

#135 One Eyed Jack

#136 Clubtail Dragonfly

#137 Dog Face Butterfly

#138 Horntail Moth

#139 Scarface Scorpion

#144 Hunchback Beetle

Series 5 Checklist and other information

Legend:
Monster in My Pocket Legend Continues with the Super Creepies!

Dr. Zacharia Wolfson works long, lonely days at his ultra high tech lab. Shunned by the biogenetic research community because of his strange ideas, he works relentlessly so that he can show all of mankind what an incredible genius he is. The doctor has perfected 24 mutant creatures, each amazingly powerful, even though they may at first glance appear to be just another monstrously ugly bug. He plans to let them go, leaving them free to roam and multiply because then...there will be Super Creepies EVERYWHERE!

Now look closely - if you dare. Super Creepies are multi-coloured to show each horrifying detail. You can also find their point value on each one - the higher the value, the greater power the monster bug has. Six of the Super Creepies are worth 200 points - more than even the highest value monsters in series 1,2 and 3!

Look out for SUPER SCARY HOWLERS with eerie sounds and light-up eyes that will surely scare the pants off your friends!

And if you run out of room in your pocket to carry all your monsters, there's the great MONSTER POUCH which is just what the doctor (Jekyll of course) ordered.

Keep your eyes peeled, because coming soon is a whole new series of Monster in My Pocket DINOSAURS - the original monsters!

121 Tarantula - Lots of hair, lots of legs and lots of eyes - this is one mean spider machine!
Point Value: 200
Available Colors: Orange, Neon Green

Tarantula Gallery

Name: Tarantula. Number: 121 (1 of 24). Color: Neon Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Tarantula. Number: 121 (1 of 24). Color: Orange. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

122 Black Widow Spider - Though she has a sweet little face watch out for the web this spider weaves - its (sic) a mighty wicked one!
Point Value: 200
Available Colors: Olive Green, Neon Red

Black Widow Spider Gallery

Name: Black Widow Spider. Number: 122 (2 of 24). Color: Olive Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Black Widow Spider. Number: 122 (2 of 24). Color: Neon Red. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

123 Jumping Spider - Here's an arachnid with more punch to his jump - his built in rocket pack helps him hop ten times as far and high!
Point Value: 200
Available Colors: Orange, Yellow

Jumping Spider Gallery

Name: Jumping Spider. Number: 123 (3 of 24). Color: Orange. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Jumping Spider. Number: 123 (3 of 24). Color: Yellow. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

124 Wolf Spider - The eyes of this wolf are upon you...again and again and again! Eight eyes and wild fangs will have you seeing double with fear.
Point Value: 200
Available Colors: Orange, Yellow

Wolf Spider Gallery

Name: Wolf Spider. Number: 124 (4 of 24). Color: Orange. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Wolf Spider. Number: 124 (4 of 24). Color: Yellow. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

125 Turret Spider - Instead of living in a turret, this commando has one on his back! A gun turret that is, and it shoots with 360 degree accuracy!
Point Value: 200
Available Colors: Neon Red, Olive Green

Turret Spider Gallery

Name: Turret Spider. Number: 125 (5 of 24). Color: Olive Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

126 Crab Spider (misspelled as Crab Sipder on the checklist) - Keep an eye out behind you! This crafty crustacean likes to put the clamps on whoever he can shuffle up to...
Point Value: 200
Available Colors: Orange, Neon Green

Crab Spider Gallery

Name: Crab Spider. Number: 126 (6 of 24). Color: Neon Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Crab Spider. Number: 126 (6 of 24). Color: Orange. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

127 Soldier Beetle - He's high tech, he's armoured - he's RAMBUG! A force to be reckoned with, this super beetle means it when he says stick 'em up!
Point Value: 95
Available Colors: Neon Green, Olive Green

Soldier Beetle Gallery

Name: Soldier Beetle. Number: 127 (7 of 24). Color: Olive Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Soldier Beetle. Number: 127 (7 of 24). Color: Neon Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

128 Soldier Fly - Gun toting fire power, turbo jets and a taste for adventure make this fly a "force" to be reckoned with!
Point Value: 95
Available Colors: Neon Green, Olive Green

Soldier Fly Gallery

Name: Soldier Fly. Number: 128 (8 of 24). Color: Olive Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Soldier Fly. Number: 128 (8 of 24). Color: Neon Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

129 Robber Fly - There's no alarm system that can catch him but we have - just for the moment. After all, he's a bandit on the wing!
Point Value: 95
Available Colors: Neon Red, Neon Green, Yellow

Robber Fly Gallery

Name: Robber Fly. Number: 129 (9 of 24). Color: Neon Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Robber Fly. Number: 129 (9 of 24). Color: Neon Red. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Robber Fly. Number: 129 (9 of 24). Color: Yellow. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

130 Armoured Cockroach - Evolution could get a bad name if you look too closely at this bug! Complete with chains and spikes - this is one cockroach to keep out of the kitchen!
Point Value: 95
Available Colors: Neon Red, Neon Green, Yellow

Armoured Cockroach Gallery

Name: Armoured Cockroach. Number: 130 (10 of 24). Color: Neon Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Armoured Cockroach. Number: 130 (10 of 24). Color: Neon Red. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Armoured Cockroach. Number: 130 (10 of 24). Color: Yellow. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

131 Vampire Leaf Hopper - One look at these fangs and you will "hop" for the hills...this is one vampire to "leaf" alone!
Point Value: 85
Available Colors: Neon Red, Neon Green, Yellow

Vampire Leaf Hopper Gallery

Name: Vampire Leaf Hopper. Number: 131 (11 of 24). Color: Neon Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Vampire Leaf Hopper. Number: 131 (11 of 24). Color: Neon Red. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Vampire Leaf Hopper. Number: 131 (11 of 24). Color: Yellow. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

132 Lightning Bug - Next time a Lightning Bug is zooming by, don't blink or you'll miss him!
Point Value: 85
Available Colors: Neon Green, Olive Green

Lightning Bug Gallery

Name: Lightning Bug. Number: 132 (12 of 24). Color: Olive Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Lightning Bug. Number: 132 (12 of 24). Color: Neon Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

133 Eastern Toe Biter - A close relative to the Western Ankle Muncher, this fellow is equipped with the looks that blend with the scenery!
Point Value: 85
Available Colors: Neon Red, Neon Green, Yellow

Eastern Toe Biter Gallery

Name: Eastern Toe Biter. Number: 133 (13 of 24). Color: Neon Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Eastern Toe Biter. Number: 133 (13 of 24). Color: Neon Red. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Eastern Toe Biter. Number: 133 (13 of 24). Color: Yellow. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

134 Stink Bug - Yuk! This bug wears a mask so that he can't smell himself...not a good sign!
Point Value: 85
Available Colors: Neon Green, Olive Green

Stink Bug Gallery

Name: Stink Bug. Number: 134 (14 of 24). Color: Olive Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Stink Bug. Number: 134 (14 of 24). Color: Neon Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

135 One Eyed Jack - He has a sting with zing and the biggest one eye you've ever seen!
Point Value: 75
Available Colors: Yellow, Orange, Neon Green

One Eyed Jack Gallery

Name: One Eyed Jack. Number: 135 (15 of 24). Color: Neon Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: One Eyed Jack. Number: 135 (15 of 24). Color: Orange. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: One Eyed Jack. Number: 135 (15 of 24). Color: Yellow. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

136 Clubtail Dragonfly - This dragonfly has his own built-in weapon - he carries a big club as part of his tail! One good reason to keep your eye on the sky!
Point Value: 75
Available Colors: Neon Red, Olive Green

Clubtail Dragonfly Gallery

Name: Clubtail Dragonfly. Number: 136 (16 of 24). Color: Olive Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Clubtail Dragonfly. Number: 136 (16 of 24). Color: Neon Red. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

137 Dog Face Butterfly- One butterfly whose bark isn't worse than his bite - don't let the adorable face and cute wings fool you!
Point Value: 75
Available Colors: Olive Green, Orange with Green wings, Orange with Yellow Wings

Dog Face Butterfly Gallery

Name: Dog Face Butterfly. Number: 137 (17 of 24). Color: Olive Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Dog Face Butterfly. Number: 137 (17 of 24). Color: Orange with Green Wings. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Dog Face Butterfly. Number: 137 (17 of 24). Color: Orange with Yellow Wings. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Uncommon. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

138 Horntail Moth - Look at this Texas version of a moth - but don't let him near your clothes if you want to wear them again!
Point Value: 75
Available Colors: Neon Red, Olive Green

Horntail Moth Gallery

Name: Horntail Moth. Number: 138 (18 of 24). Color: Olive Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Horntail Moth. Number: 138 (18 of 24). Color: Neon Red. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

139 Scarface Scorpion - Just look at that scar - this scorpion is in a mean, bad mood, so just don't make him crabby!
Point Value: 50
Available Colors: Yellow, Orange, Olive Green

Scarface Scorpion Gallery

Name: Scarface Scorpion. Number: 139 (19 of 24). Color: Olive Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Scarface Scorpion. Number: 139 (19 of 24). Color: Orange. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Scarface Scorpion. Number: 139 (19 of 24). Color: Yellow. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

140 Mexican Bed Bug - You won't want to find him in your bed - even if he does have his own pillow! Not quite the perfect weekend guest!
Point Value: 50
Available Colors: Yellow, Orange, Olive Green

Mexican Bed Bug Gallery

Name: Mexican Bed Bug. Number: 140 (20 of 24). Color: Olive Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Mexican Bed Bug. Number: 140 (20 of 24). Color: Orange. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Mexican Bed Bug. Number: 140 (20 of 24). Color: Yellow. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

141 Lady Bug - She's a lady, but she's still a bug. Who knows what this little sweetheart might have in store for you....
Point Value: 50
Available Colors: Olive Green, Orange with Yellow Hearts, Orange with Black Hearts

Lady Bug Gallery

Name: Lady Bug. Number: 141 (21 of 24). Color: Olive Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Lady Bug. Number: 141 (21 of 24). Color: Orange with Yellow Hearts. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Lady Bug. Number: 141 (21 of 24). Color: Orange with Black Hearts. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Uncommon. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

142 Horsefly - If his gritting teeth and empty saddle are any indication, its (sic) been a bad day at the ranch for this comanchero!
Point Value: 50
Available Colors: Orange, Neon Red with Green Saddle, Neon Red with Brown Saddle

Horsefly Gallery

Name: Horsefly. Number: 142 (22 of 24). Color: Neon Red with Brown Saddle. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Uncommon. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Horsefly. Number: 142 (22 of 24). Color: Neon Red with Green Saddle. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Horsefly. Number: 142 (22 of 24). Color: Orange. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

143 Cave Cricket - This fellow is dressed for success.. (sic) in a cave fight that is! Club in hand and pelt on back, just don't invite him over to meet the family!
Point Value: 50
Available Colors: Orange, Neon Red with Green Pelt, Neon Red with Yellow Pelt

Cave Cricket Gallery

Name: Cave Cricket. Number: 143 (23 of 24). Color: Neon Red with Green Singlet. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Cave Cricket. Number: 143 (23 of 24). Color: Neon Red with Yellow Singlet. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Uncommon. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Cave Cricket. Number: 143 (23 of 24). Color: Orange. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

144 Hunchback Beetle - Here's a beetle with a lot of attitude - you might say he has a ship, or a hump, on his shoulder.
Point Value: 50
Available Colors: Neon Green, Orange, Yellow

Hunchback Beetle Gallery

Name: Hunchback Beetle. Number: 144 (24 of 24). Color: Neon Green. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Hunchback Beetle. Number: 144 (24 of 24). Color: Orange. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.

Name: Hunchback Beetle. Number: 144 (24 of 24). Color: Yellow. Year Released: 1992. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and possibly other European countries.