Day of the Dead 5-Inch Figures: Bub vs Dr. Tongue vs Rhodes
By Trick or Treat Studios-Trick Or Treat Studios | Published: 2026-11-04
Category: Comparativas
Compare Bub, Dr. Tongue, and Captain Rhodes 5-inch figures from Day of the Dead. See which action, accessories, and price fit your horror figure collection.
Quick answer
For the most display value and play options, choose the Bub 5-inch figure: it includes a real chain, pistol, razor, tape player, and treat bucket plus an undead salute action. Pick Dr. Tongue if you want a wiggling-tongue gimmick with an alligator and newspaper, or Captain Rhodes if you prefer a dual-revolver and rifle loadout with a leg-pull choke action.
Accessories decide the display, not just the sculpt
All three figures are officially licensed 5-inch releases from the 1985 George A. Romero film, but their packed-in extras push them into different display roles. Bub carries the widest spread of props, which lets you build a small scene around him rather than just standing him on a shelf. Dr. Tongue and Rhodes each come with fewer pieces, so they work better as focused character pieces or as part of a group shot with Bub.
If you rotate your horror figure collection seasonally, Bub's accessories give you more reasons to keep him out of storage. Dr. Tongue's alligator and newspaper are more specific to his scene, so they reward collectors who want a direct movie callback.
Action features vary more than the scale suggests
Each figure has a different gimmick. Bub's undead salute triggers by squeezing his legs. Dr. Tongue has tongue-wiggling action. Captain Rhodes uses a pull-his-legs choke action tied to his 'Choke on 'em!' moment.
These are simple mechanical features, not interchangeable ones. If you plan to pose figures frequently, the leg-squeeze and leg-pull actions are easier to trigger without touching the head or face. The tongue action is more of a visual gag, so it suits collectors who want a single memorable effect rather than repeated handling. No articulation counts or joint ranges are listed in the catalog, so check the figure in hand if posing is your top priority.
Price differences are small but real
At catalog prices, Dr. Tongue is the lowest at USD 17.99, Captain Rhodes is USD 19.19, and Bub is USD 21.89. All three show a comparison price of USD 29.99. The spread is only a few dollars, so accessories and action features should drive your choice more than price alone.
If you are buying several 5-inch horror figures at once, starting with Dr. Tongue or Rhodes leaves a little more budget for a second character. If you want the most complete single package, Bub's higher price is easier to justify.
Trade-offs to weigh before you buy
- Bub: most accessories, highest price: You get a real chain, pistol, razor, tape player, treat bucket, and a leg-squeeze salute action for USD 21.89. The trade-off is the highest catalog price of the three and more small pieces to keep track of. Choose Bub if you want one figure that can anchor a small display without extra purchases.
- Dr. Tongue: lowest price, scene-specific extras: At USD 17.99, Dr. Tongue is the cheapest entry and includes an alligator and a production-scanned newspaper. The trade-off is a narrower accessory set and a tongue action that is more of a gag than a posing tool. Choose Dr. Tongue if budget matters and you want a recognizable movie moment on the shelf.
- Captain Rhodes: middle price, weapon-heavy: Rhodes costs USD 19.19 and packs dual revolvers and an assault rifle with a leg-pull choke action. The trade-off is that the action is tied to one violent scene, which may not suit every display. Choose Rhodes if you prefer a character defined by weapons and a dramatic action feature.
Product facts at a glance
- *BACK-ORDER* Day of the Dead - Bub - 5" Figure: Bub features an undead salute action triggered by squeezing his legs and includes a real chain, pistol, razor, tape player, and treat bucket. The broad accessory count makes Bub the strongest standalone display piece of the three.
*BACK-ORDER* Day of the Dead - Bub - 5" Figure - *BACK-ORDER* Day of the Dead - Dr. Tongue - 5": Dr. Tongue has tongue-wiggling action and comes with an alligator and a miniature newspaper scanned from a production-made copy. The newspaper and alligator create a specific movie-scene display that appeals to detail-focused collectors.
*BACK-ORDER* Day of the Dead - Dr. Tongue - 5" - *BACK-ORDER* Day of the Dead - Capt. Henry Rhodes - 5": Captain Rhodes features a 'Choke on 'em!' action activated by pulling his legs and includes dual revolvers and an assault rifle. The two handguns and rifle give Rhodes the most weapon-focused loadout for action-oriented posing.
Which Day of the Dead figure fits your collection?
Best for
- Collectors who want the most accessories and display options from a single 5-inch figure
- Fans of Bub who want a leg-squeeze salute action and a real chain prop
Not for
- Buyers on the tightest budget who want the lowest catalog price (choose Dr. Tongue)
- Collectors who prefer a weapon-focused character with two handguns and a rifle (choose Captain Rhodes)
