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Frankenmonsters
Frankenmonsters are a collective term for Frankenstein's monster and similar creatures that follow the Universal Pictures version of the novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.
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Quick Facts
Full Name
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Frankenmonsters
Monster Type
Frankenmonster
Role
Monster species
First Appearance
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818)
Locations
Monster High
Overview
Frankenmonsters are mash-up monsters and a subcategory of simulacrums based on Frankenstein's monster from the 1818 novel, popularized by Universal Pictures.
Frankenmonsters, mash-up monster, and frankenstein is a collective term for Frankenstein's monster and creatures based on him. Without fail, these follow the 20th Century modernized take on the 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus as spearheaded by Universal Pictures. Frankenmonsters form a sub-category of simulacrums.
Victor Victor Frankenstein (G1) is born to a distinguished Genovese family. His birthplace is Naples, Italy, and raised in Genova, Swiss. For his education, he goes to study at the fortified university city Ingolstadt in Bavaria, Germany. He excels at chemistry.
Portrayers
No specific portrayers are listed for Frankenmonsters as a collective group.
No portrayer information is provided for Frankenmonsters in the source material.
Character
Frankenmonsters feature specific physical traits copyrighted by Universal, such as neck bolts and green skin, with variations across Monster High generations.
The original Frankenstein monster many frankenmonsters are based on is copyrighted by Universal. Many physical features of the original Frankenstein are copyrighted:
- Neck Bolts
- Green skin
- Protruding forehead
- A scar on the forehead
- Flat top head
The first two generations' iterations of Frankie Stein (G1) in Monster High (location) were allowed to have neck bolts and green skin because Universal was Mattel's partner for distributing the animated movies from these generations. As the third generation instead has Nickelodeon as a distribution partner, the non-binary Frankie now has blue skin and their neck bolts were removed.
Relationships
Frankenmonsters appear across Monster High generations with various creators and members, including the Stein family in multiple continuities.
Known frankenmonsters include members of the Stein family across generations.
- Generation 1: Viktor Stein, Viveka Stein, Frankie Stein (G1), Watzit (G1), school nurse, Scarisian waiter (G1)
- Generation 2: Frankie Stein (G2), Alivia Stein (G2), Znap
- Generation 3: Frankie Stein (G3), Watzie (G3)
Notes & Trivia
Terminology for frankenmonsters evolved in Monster High, with 'frankenmonster' standardized in Generation 3.
For the duration of the first two generations, Monster High (location) struggled with what to call frankenmonsters. As was the style at the time, Frankie Stein (G1) was marketed as the "Daughter of Frankenstein" and didn't need to have her species identified by name. Her sister Alivia Stein (G2) was similarly only marketed as "Family of Frankie Stein (G2)". In Ghoul Spirit, the term used in the character selection screen is "mash-up monster" and in New Ghoul in School (video game), it's "frankenstein". The term "frankenmonster" (fully referred to as "Frankenstein monster") came into use with Frankie Stein (G3) in Generation 3, which did away with the "Child of"-angle and marketed characters as their species. The term "frankenbeast" for a frankenmonster designed after an animal was also introduced in Generation 3.
Media Appearances
Frankenmonsters feature prominently in Monster High Generations 1, 2, and 3, with origins tracing back to the original novel.
In Generation 1, frankenmonsters are not tied to a single lineage, with Victor Frankenstein (G1) creating Viktor Stein and others.
Frankie Stein (G2) is the daughter of Frankenstein's Monster in Generation 2, from whom she got separated during the Great Monster Fright Flight. She took up residence in a power plant and later moved to Monster High (location) (G2).
In Generation 3, the dog-like Watzie (G3) is a frankenbeast created by Doctor Blunder in the 1970s. Frankie Stein (G3) was created in 2022 by Victor Stein (G3) and Mary Stein (G3).
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FAQ
What are Frankenmonsters?
Frankenmonsters are a collective term for Frankenstein's monster and similar creatures, a subcategory of simulacrums.
What physical features are associated with Frankenmonsters?
Features include neck bolts, green skin, protruding forehead, forehead scar, and flat top head, copyrighted by Universal.
How did Frankie Stein's design change across generations?
G1 and G2 had green skin and neck bolts due to Universal partnership; G3 has blue skin and no bolts with Nickelodeon.
What is the origin in Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus?
Victor Frankenstein (G1) created the original at Ingolstadt.
Who are known Frankenmonsters in G1?
What is a frankenbeast?
A frankenmonster designed after an animal, introduced in G3, such as Watzie (G3).
What terms were used before 'frankenmonster'?
Are all Frankenmonsters from one family?
No, G1 lore suggests multiple lineages, including outside the Stein family like the school nurse.
References
About Frankenmonsters
Frankenmonsters is a Monster High character featured in Generation 1. This profile covers monster heritage, role in the story, and how they connect to other characters in the Monster High universe.
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