Condition: Used
Condition Notes: This figurine is in Used Condition.Figurine: The figurine is in good shape, with no chips or cracks. The detail on the wooden guillotine and the resigned look on the bear's face are well-preserved. The blade is intact, and the small rope held in the bear's hand is present.Box: Comes with its original, visually striking red and black box, branded "bad taste bears at the Dungeons." The box art features an axe-wielding bear and is in good condition with minor shelf wear. The label identifies the figure as "JOHNSON" and the year as 2005.
Brand: Bad Taste Bears
Type: Ornament / Decorative Item
Material: Resin
Subject: Bear
Theme: Horror
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Colour: Multi-colour
Item Height: 5.75 in
Time Period Manufactured: 2000-2009
Dare to own one of the most morbid and rare pieces from the collection! This is the highly unusual crossover figurine, "Johnson," from the Bad Taste Bears at The Dungeons special series. This collectible resin piece features a bewildered bear, wearing a blindfold-like executioner's hood and a tiny pair of underwear, strapped into a wooden Guillotine!
This figurine is a fantastic piece of dark humor and a unique collectible, especially for fans of the Bad Taste Bears or those who appreciate the macabre exhibits of The Dungeons tourist attraction. Note the bear holds a rope, suggesting he's contemplating his own fate!
Item Details
Title: RARE Bad Taste Bears at The Dungeons "Johnson" Guillotine Figurine - Peter Underhill 2005
Manufacturer: Piranha Studios / Bad Taste Bears
Designer/Creator: Peter Underhill
Year: 2005 (as per box label)
Character: "Johnson" (Special Crossover Edition)
Series: Bad Taste Bears at The Dungeons
Material: Hand-painted Resin Figurine
Approximate Height: Approx. 5.75 inches (14.5 cm) tall (as measured with tape measure in photo)
Detailed Condition
This figurine is in Used Condition.
Figurine: The figurine is in good shape, with no chips or cracks. The detail on the wooden guillotine and the resigned look on the bear's face are well-preserved. The blade is intact, and the small rope held in the bear's hand is present.
Box: Comes with its original, visually striking red and black box, branded "bad taste bears at the Dungeons." The box art features an axe-wielding bear and is in good condition with minor shelf wear. The label identifies the figure as "JOHNSON" and the year as 2005.
Warning: The box contains the customary warning that the contents are for a "GENUINE COLLECTOR'S ITEM" and is "NOT A TOY."
Inclusions: Includes the original box, inner protective foam inserts, the figurine, and the accompanying leaflet/flyer advertising the "The Dungeons" crossover.
Historical Background
The Bad Taste Bears series, created by Peter Underhill, is notorious for pushing comedic boundaries. In 2005, the series produced a special limited-edition crossover with The Dungeons (a chain of theatrical horror-themed tourist attractions often found in major European cities).
The "Johnson" bear is part of this rare line, designed to embody the gruesome and historically-inspired exhibits found within The Dungeons, such as torture and execution devices. Placing a cute teddy bear in a guillotine is a classic example of the series' dark, juxtaposition-based humor. Crossover pieces like this one, tied to specific brands or events, are produced in smaller numbers and are highly prized by serious collectors for their unique design and limited availability.
If you collect the most extreme, rare, or controversial Bad Taste Bears, this "Johnson" at The Dungeons guillotine is an essential centerpiece!
