Itakon.it, an Italian outlet specializing in collectibles, anime and pop culture, has published the first independent review of H.P. Lovecraft: The Forbidden Edition. The verdict: 9 out of 10. Reviewer Daniele Trenti called it "an extremely convincing debut" for Studio Everart and praised the composition, the sculpting quality and the exclusive accessories bundled with the piece.
Read the full review on itakon.it.
Itakon.it's feature slide for the review.
What the reviewer saw
Trenti describes the piece as a 1/10 scale figure "dedicated to the father of cosmic horror," standing 42 cm tall, in a limited run of 100 numbered pieces. He singles out the tentacle work behind the writer's chair:
"I numerosi tentacoli si espandono attorno alla poltrona, abbracciando idealmente lo scrittore senza mai coprirlo completamente." ("The many tentacles spread around the chair, ideally embracing the writer without ever fully covering him.")
He adds that the arrangement "avoids any static effect, creating continuous movement" across the base, a detail that connects directly to the sculpting brief behind the piece: a portrait and a possession happening in the same silhouette.
The creature's head and tentacles, photographed by Daniele Trenti for the review.
The two heads, and the rest of the bundle
The review also covers the piece's interchangeable heads, one reading as clear consciousness, the other as full possession, plus the accessories that ship with the statue: a 12 cm Necronomicon replica, a signed 30×40 cm black and white art print by Francesco Manna, and a numbered certificate of authenticity.
Trenti photographed the figure and the bundled accessories himself: see his close-up of the statue and his photo of the Necronomicon and art print.
Trenti calls the sculpting and paintwork "eccellenti" (excellent), and specifically credits the scenic composition and the exclusive accessories for setting the piece apart in the collectible statue market.
The honest part
The review is not a puff piece. Trenti flags that assembling some of the tentacle components "potrebbe non essere chiarissimo per i meno esperti" (may not be entirely clear for less experienced collectors), since a few tentacles require manual assembly on arrival. It is the kind of detail a first-time buyer should know before opening the box, and we would rather it be said in a third-party review than left out.
Daniele Trenti unboxing the Forbidden Edition and holding its numbered certificate of authenticity.
The verdict
Trenti's closing line sums up why this review matters for anyone still deciding: "H.P. Lovecraft: The Forbidden Edition rappresenta un debutto estremamente convincente per Everart Studio" (an extremely convincing debut for Studio Everart), calling it more than a statue, a tribute to the man who reshaped horror fiction and built one of literature's most influential mythologies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who reviewed the H.P. Lovecraft Forbidden Edition?
Daniele Trenti, for the Italian collectibles outlet itakon.it, published on June 30, 2026. He scored the piece 9/10.
What comes with the Forbidden Edition statue?
A 42 cm hand-painted polystone statue with two interchangeable heads, a 12 cm Necronomicon resin replica, a signed 30×40 cm art print by Francesco Manna, and a numbered certificate of authenticity. The edition is capped at 100 pieces worldwide.
Is there anything to know before buying?
Yes. As the review notes, some tentacle components arrive for manual assembly, and the process may take a first-time buyer a moment to figure out. It is a normal part of unboxing a piece this size and detail, not a defect.
See the piece
View H.P. Lovecraft: The Forbidden Edition, Chapter I of Masters of Madness. For the full breakdown of the sculpture's symbolism, see Decoding the H.P. Lovecraft Statue. More on the author behind the piece at the H.P. Lovecraft hub.
Source
H.P. Lovecraft — Edizione Limitata
100 copie numerate. Artigianato italiano. IP originale.
