For those interested in unreleased MIMP, there was a character called "The Electronic Monster" referenced by name in the "Sid's Bits" article of comic book #2. The figure was never released nor is there any more information known about the character/figure, or at least no further information has been uncovered so far. All we know is the name.
The point of this post is that I wanted to help finally debunk the longtime myth/assumption that the figure/character was something to do with the 1958 movie "Escapement" which was retitled "The Electronic Monster" for it's United States release. Putting aside the fact that MIMP wouldn't have the legal rights to make a figure based on a movie character anyway, still the rumor persists. So I have watched this movie multiple times over the last few years, and despite the US title, there is no "Electronic Monster" character in the movie. Period. All the characters are 100% human, none are robotic or cyborg in any way. The computers and electronic equipment in the movie are functional pieces of equipment only, and are just plain old box shapes with dials and switches and the odd screen. The machines are not humanoid shaped, nor do they move around or have any form of conciousness or intelligent personal interaction with any of the characters. The villains of the movie are all 100% normal looking humans in suits or other normal clothing. As are the heroes and other characters. There is zero chance the MIMP character/figure "The Electronic Monster" was based on anything in this movie. The only similarity is the name.
And if anyone else wants to watch the movie to see my point, some kind soul has uploaded it to YouTube. MIMP aside, it's actually quite watchable in my opinion and has an interesting story even if it's a little rough around the edges. Be aware the version here on youtube is ripped from the UK DVD edition and has some scenes cut, though has decent picture/audio quality. The US DVD has poorer picture/audio quality, though has less cuts (though still not completely uncut unfortunately). Enjoy:
Hopefully one day we will uncover some real information on the MIMP "Electronic Monster" character. What it was supposed to look like, what it was really based on, etc. Or was it simply just some kind of error made by the writer of the article, and perhaps he used the wrong name to refer to a known MIMP character (though the article proves it was not the "Frankenstein Monster" before anyone suggests that because he is listed separately in the same part). But probably we will never find out unless someone gets the opportunity to ask a person who worked on the toys or the comics. Still I hope this post is of interest to other MIMP enthusiasts who are as fascinated as I am with the mysteries of the unreleased monsters.