New Acererak Statue Brings Legendary Lich Back to Life
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Acererak, one of the oldest and most iconic Dungeons & Dragons villain of all time, is back and getting his very own diorama statue courtesy of Diamond Select Toys. The 1/7 scale figure is fully painted with a detailed base that when fully assembled stands about 10 inches tall. The design is based on concept art from the comic book illustrator Caesar, with the sculpting work itself completed by Brazilian artist Sandro Luis Sampaio.
The diorama will be available in late 2025 but is available for pre-order now from Diamond Select Toys, the sister company to the recently defunct Diamond Select distributor. Below, we take a closer look at the return of everyone’s favorite demilich.
Who is Acererak?
Acererak is one of the oldest and most infamous villains in Dungeons & Dragons lore and is a powerful undead sorcerer obsessed with immortality. Born to a human mother and a demon father, Acererak’s early life was marred by tragedy when his mother was killed by human villagers. This drove him towards necromancy and the study of dark magic, eventually leading to his transformation into a lich. Over time, he transcended lichdom, becoming a demilich, a nearly indestructible entity whose soul resides in a gem-encrusted skull. Acererak’s schemes often revolve around manipulating adventurers and harvesting souls to fuel his own god-like power.
Acererak first appeared in 1978 in the module S1: Tomb of Horrors , which was written by Dungeons & Dragons co-creator Gary Gygax and is considered by many to be one of the most challenging adventures of all time. Over the years, Acererak has appeared in numerous other D&D products, including Return to the Tomb of Horrors, which was published in 1998 for AD&D 2nd edition. More recently, he graced the cover of the 2014 Dungeon Master’s Guide and served as the primary antagonist for the 2017 campaign Tomb of Annihilation. He also briefly makes an appearance in both the novel and film adaptation of Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.
How much is the new Acererak statue going for?
The new Diamond Select Toys statue will have a retail price of about $75 USD (plus shipping and handling). Notably, Diamond only ships to the Canada and the US, so if you’re in another country you’re out of luck. That being said, you will also likely be able to pick him up from local toy, gaming and hobby stores, so check your local area to see if you can snag a copy.
When will the Acererak statue be released?
The statue currently has an estimated release date of sometime in Q3 of 2025 (so between July and September). Bear in mind that if you do pre-order there may be a few weeks shipping time to deal with.
Final Thoughts
Acererak is one of the first and most iconic Dungeons & Dragons villains, so it’s great to see him back in the spotlight and the details and design on this figure look incredible. In a way it’s also fitting that this newest incarnation is produced by Diamond Select, a company that like the lich himself, is hovering between the brink of life and death in the wake of a recent bankruptcy.
In any case, if you’re looking to snag your copy of the Acererak statue you can pre-order it now from Diamond Select Toys,
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Lacy Curran is a Staff Writer who lives in Boston, Massachusetts where she studied theatre at Boston University (something that’s been incredibly helpful as a Dungeon Master). She’s been playing D&D for over 10 years (starting out with 3rd Edition). Her favorite D&D campaign setting is Ravenloft and her favorite character to play was a Half-Elf Bard named Eshara who enjoyed starting random bar fights and smashing lutes over goblins’ heads.
