Mars Attacks Merchandise – When Diplomacy Fails, Collect Instead
ACK ACK ACK! If that translates to anything other than hostility, we'd be surprised. Mars Attacks has been delighting fans of gleeful destruction since the original Topps trading cards scandalised parents in 1962, and Tim Burton's 1996 film adaptation only amplified the mayhem. The Martians may have questionable interpersonal skills, but their design — those enormous exposed brains, those skeletal grins — is undeniably iconic. Our merchandise celebrates every ray gun blast and exploding monument.
What is Mars Attacks?
Mars Attacks originated as a trading card series released by Topps in 1962, depicting a fictional Martian invasion of Earth. The cards featured graphic artwork showing aliens attacking humans with advanced weaponry, which proved controversial at the time. In 1996, Tim Burton directed a film adaptation for Warner Bros., written by Jonathan Gems and scored by Danny Elfman. The movie starred an ensemble cast and was set across locations including Washington D.C., New York City, Kansas, and Paris. Burton's version embraced the source material's dark humour, creating a parody of 1950s science fiction invasion films with a distinctly retrofuturist visual style. The film blends comedy, science fiction, and homage to B-movie traditions.
Frequently asked questions
What Mars Attacks merchandise is available?
The Mars Attacks category features Funko figures depicting the franchise's memorable Martian characters. These collectible figures capture the retro sci-fi aesthetic of both the original trading cards and Tim Burton's film adaptation.
Is Mars Attacks based on a film or something else?
Mars Attacks began as a Topps trading card series in 1962 before Tim Burton adapted it into a feature film in 1996. The cards came first, the cinematic chaos came later.
Who directed the Mars Attacks film?
Tim Burton directed the 1996 Mars Attacks film for Warner Bros. He also served as producer alongside Larry J. Franco, with Danny Elfman composing the score.
Assortment overview
Explore our Mars Attacks collection through the Funko figures category, where the Martians await in collectible form. These figures make excellent display pieces for fans of Burton's vision or anyone who simply appreciates a well-designed alien invader.
What goes well with this?
If Mars Attacks speaks to your love of retro sci-fi and cult cinema, you might find kindred spirits elsewhere in the shop. Tim Burton's distinctive aesthetic runs through several franchises we carry, and fans of lovingly absurd genre parodies often discover new favourites among our horror and sci-fi merchandise.
