Monster Munchies

The Monster Munchies were a series of animated and light & sound Halloween characters made in 2005 to 2009. Each character holds a candy bowl

(Normally black and orange, colorful for Target and Reaper variants) that can be filled with candy. When activated, they say phrases as their eyes light-up (some characters have moving eyes). In 2017, a mummy version was made. In 2018, three prototypes were made but ultimately cancelled.

Characters (Animated)[]

Skeleton
Butler (With red or gray vest)
Pumpkin Kid/Scarecrow (Big Eyes, Cracker Barrel exclusive)
Vampire w/ big red eyes
Mummy (2017)
Green Monster w/ red eyes (2018 Prototype)

Characters (Light & Sound)[]

Grim Reaper
Donna The Dead (2 versions, with shoes or feet)
Dr. Shivers
Graves/Fat butler (With red or white eyes)
Ghastly Zombie
Pumpkin Kid/Scarecrow (Green Hands, Cracker Barrel exclusive)
Frankenstein (Target exclusive)
Witch (Target exclusive)
Vampire (Target exclusive)
Mad Scientist (2018 Prototype)
Skeleton Bellhop (2018 Prototype)

Gallery[]

Phrases[]

Butler + Skeleton + Vampire + Zombie[]

“Help yourself, just… don’t ask what they’re made of. You don’t want to know.”
“Would you like a treat? I’m sorry, I haven’t any tricks.”
“Perhaps a small refreshment would help bring a grin to your face.”
“Please, take whichever you like, but… let’s… not be greedy.”
“Remember: Good things come in… small packages.”

Graves/Fat Butler[]

“Happy Halloween! Would you care for a candy? Don’t worry… I didn’t make them.”
“Take this large treat here in the middle! I’ve been saving it… just for you.”
“I wish you’d take some of this candy; as you can see, I’ve been enjoying them a little… too much… myself.”
“I may be short in stature, but I’m not short… on candy!”
“I have many delicious delicacies in my bowl… most of which will not bite back.”

Dr. Shivers + Grim Reaper[]

“Welcome to my home, my little victim-- eh, er, I mean, heh... my little friend! (laughs)”
“There’s something spooky out tonight, and I think it’s you! (laughs)”
“Have you come for a treat… or for a trick? (laughs)”
“Aaaaahhh... Yet another creature of the night approaches. (laughs)”
“(cackling) Eh-- oh, sorry, heh! Halloween just brings out the ghoul in me.”

Vampire (Target Exclusive)[]

“Urrrgh! This is not the kind of bat I wanted to turn into! (bats shrieking, followed by a laugh)”
“Ahh! How about we stop for a quick… bite? (splatter, followed by a laugh)”
“WAIT! Take me with you! I promise I won’t be a… pain in the neck. (chomp)”
“Ooh! Calm down! All the blood is… rushing to your head. (splatter)”
“Ahh! Another creature of the night approaches. (wolves howling)”

Witch[]

“Oooh! I feel another spell coming on! (cackles)”
“Aahaha... Better be careful tonight! (cackles)”
“Yes... come closer… I won’t hurt you! I’m your friend!”
“Ahh! Another victi-- ah, I mean, heh… visitor!”

Frankenstein[]

“Come closer… I won’t hurt you... I’m your friend! (laughs)”
“Would you like a treat? I don’t have any tricks. (laughs)”
“Help yourself… but don’t ask what it’s made of. Mmmm…”
“Happy Halloweeeen!”
“Take what you like, but don’t be greedy!”

Pumpkin Scarecrow[]

“Hey, look what I got! And I don’t mind sharing! (laughs)”
“It’s good to see you! I’ve got something for you here in my bowl.”
“Hello! Thank you for coming to visit! Have a treat!”
“I’ve got a bowl of treats here! Go ahead, take one! I don’t mind! (laughs)”
“Hi there! Would ya like a treat? It’s no trick! (laughs)
“Woo-hoo! Happy Halloween, everyone! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! (laughs)”

Mummy[]

“Would you like some candy? (giggles)”
“Hi! Happy Halloween!”
“(laughs) I just love Halloween treats!”
“Would you like some of my treats?”

Trivia[]

These are sometimes referred to as Treater Greeters. However, that is a different line of items.
The Witch, White Vampire and Frankenstein were Target exclusives.
The grey vested butler was an exclusive to Bed Bath & Beyond.
The Butler, Pumpkin Kid, regular Vampire, Skeleton, 2017 Mummy, and the 2018 Green Monster prototype are the only Monster Munchies with moving eyes.
The Grim Reaper's candy bowl is very different from the others, due to the fact that it not some variant of the striped bowl. It is instead solid green with the words "Treats no Tricks" written on the front in red lettering.
The Zombie's face is the same as the Quivering Doorman and the Ghastly Groom.
Early boxes have cartoon versions of Monster Munchies characters on them, namely the Butler, Skeleton and Vampire.