Living Dead Dolls: Every Series From 2000 to Today
Tracking down a complete living dead dolls series list is trickier than you’d think. Mezco’s official archive, the fan wiki, and retailer listings all tell slightly different stories. Mezco Toyz released 34 numbered Living Dead Dolls series between 2000 and 2017, each with five 10-inch dolls in coffin-shaped boxes. The 20th Anniversary Series (2020) is […]
Tracking down a complete living dead dolls series list is trickier than you’d think. Mezco’s official archive, the fan wiki, and retailer listings all tell slightly different stories.
Mezco Toyz released 34 numbered Living Dead Dolls series between 2000 and 2017, each with five 10-inch dolls in coffin-shaped boxes. The 20th Anniversary Series (2020) is often counted as Series 35, though Mezco’s archive stops at 34. The line was rebooted in 2024.
We’re a UK Mezco stockist carrying both the LDD Presents range, the new Return line year-round & more. This guide covers every numbered series, the sub-lines, the reboot, and practical collecting tips for UK buyers.
How Living Dead Dolls Started
Ed Long and Damien Glonek made the first dolls by hand in 1998. They sold them through Glonek’s mail-order company, Unearthly Possessions, and at East Coast horror conventions. Mike “Mez” Markowitz, founder of Mezco Toyz, spotted the dolls at a convention and brought them into mass production from 2000.
Each doll stands 10 inches tall, arrives in a coffin box, and comes with a death certificate in doggerel verse. From 2001 to 2004, Long and Glonek took custom commissions at $666 each, later $800. Demand soon made one-off handmades impractical.
Greece banned the dolls in 2002. The ruling called them “a serious threat to the smooth formation and development of the child’s personality and mental health.” Ireland investigated a similar ban, and Singapore came close to following. All three original creators remain active on the line today.
The Complete Living Dead Dolls Series List
All 34 numbered series follow the same core format: five dolls per release, each in a coffin box with a death certificate. Three series break the five-doll standard. Thirteen include variant sets, and three of those (Series 19, 22, and 30) contain a sixth doll available only as a variant.
Notable series at a glance
| Series | Theme / What Makes It Stand Out |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sadie, Sin, Posey, Eggzorcist, Damien. Released 2000-01 (~35,000-40,000 sets depending on the source) |
| 5 | Theatre. Introduced the closed-casket chase: a B&W doll hidden in random cases. Blood-spattered versions won the finder a free handmade doll |
| 6 | First to include six dolls |
| 7 | Seven Deadly Sins. The only series with seven |
| 15 | Fortune-telling theme with a Spirit Board included |
| 17 | Urban legends: Hook, Vanishing Hitchhiker, Bloody Mary, Spider Bite |
| 20 | Day of the Dead and Latin American themes |
| 24 | Demons and folklore, including Beelzebub and Yuki-Onna |
| 30 | Sideshow and freakshow. Variant-only sixth doll: Wurm The Human Grub |
| 34 | Abandoned mines (Wassen Hole, East Dakota). Mezco ran a serialised Facebook story, with random cases containing a gold nugget |
Variant sets exist for Series 5, 9, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 32. The official Mezco archive has the full roster and variant images for all 34 series.
Is there a Series 35? Mezco’s archive stops at 34. The Fandom wiki and retailers list the 2020 20th Anniversary Series as Series 35. Mezco has never numbered it that way.
Beyond the Main Series
The numbered series is only part of the LDD line:
- LDD Presents covers licensed horror characters, from Annabelle and Chucky to Freddy, Jason, Michael Myers, and Ghostface. If you collect iconic horror characters, this sub-line is a natural starting point. We’re putting together a full Chucky collection guide covering the range across brands, including the Chucky and Tiffany LDD dolls.
- Resurrection re-releases fan favourites with new paint or costume variants.
- Scary Tales reimagines fairy-tale characters in LDD style (Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel).
- Exclusives are made for a single show, shop, or country. The 2003 UK-exclusive Jack The Ripper is one of the most wanted.
- Format spin-offs include Minis, 18-inch porcelain dolls, Fashion Victims (13-inch), plush, and trading cards.
The 2024 Reboot: Return of the Living Dead Dolls
The numbered series ended with Series 34 in 2017. In 2024, Mezco launched The Return of the Living Dead Dolls, a redesigned premium format rebooting the Series 1 and 2 characters.
The new format has 18 points of articulation, swappable faces and hands, moving eyes, and an engraved tombstone you can personalise. Priced at £129.95 from UK stockists, they sit at roughly triple the original retail price. Releases so far: Sadie, Damien (sold out), Eggzorcist, Sin, Posey, and Lou Sapphire.
LDD Presents also continues, with Ghost Face, Wednesday, and Annabelle confirmed for 2026 shipping.
Buying and Collecting LDD in the UK
The original numbered series now sell almost entirely second-hand. Mezco’s own store lists just 19 current items. The back catalogue lives on eBay and through specialist dealers.
New stock available in the UK right now: LDD Presents at £54.95-£79.95 et The Return of the Living Dead Dolls at £129.95, both from our Mezco Living Dead Dolls range. We ship from the UK within 48 hours, with no US import wait.
Condition, value, and authenticity
When you buy second-hand, condition is everything. Sealed dolls command the highest prices, with opening the shrinkwrap typically cutting value by half. Variants carry a 25-60% premium when sealed. Completeness matters too. Value depends on the coffin, lid, twist ties, tissue, chipboard, death certificate, and accessories. Per Mezco’s FAQ, accessories sit hidden behind the doll, so check before assuming anything is missing.
A few things regularly trip buyers up on authenticity. 13th Anniversary re-releases of Series 1 have taller ball-jointed bodies and a neck symbol. Sin and Sadie also have different eye colours. Japanese Series 1 editions carry a white sticker on the coffin base and holes in the hands. And if a “variant” doesn’t appear in Mezco’s official archive, it’s a custom or repaint, not factory.
When Mezco retires a doll, they describe it as “Laid to Rest.” Values are volatile and demand-led, so treat LDD as a collection, not an investment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Living Dead Dolls still being made?
Yes. The numbered series ended in 2017. In 2024 the line came back as The Return of the Living Dead Dolls, with 18 points of articulation and swappable faces. LDD Presents also continues, with new licensed characters shipping through 2026.
Which Living Dead Dolls are the rarest?
The rarest are the Series 5 blood-spattered golden-ticket chase dolls. Original handmades by Long and Glonek (pre-2004) are just as scarce. So are the convention exclusives: Blue Eggzorcist (2003), the Tower Records Died and Doom set (2001), and the UK-exclusive 2003 Jack The Ripper.
How many LDD series are there?
Mezco’s archive lists 34 numbered series released between 2000 and 2017. Collectors and retailers widely call the 2020 20th Anniversary Series “Series 35”, though Mezco hasn’t numbered it that way. Sub-lines like LDD Presents and Resurrection add dozens more.
Are Living Dead Dolls worth anything?
Sealed, complete dolls from earlier series hold value well, with variants carrying a 25-60% premium. Opening typically halves the value. That said, some once-pricey dolls became cheap within a few years while others stayed scarce.
Where can I buy Living Dead Dolls in the UK?
You’ll find original series on eBay and through specialist dealers. For current releases, we’re an official Mezco stockist. We hold the full LDD Presents and Return line and ship from East Yorkshire within 48 hours.
Wrapping Up
The LDD line spans over two decades and 34 numbered series (35 by the collector count). The 2024 reboot has brought the original characters back in premium form. For vintage series, the secondary market is the place to look. For everything in current production, our Mezco range ships from the UK year-round. And if Mezco’s coffin dolls have sparked a wider interest, our horror doll collection covers the broader landscape.
