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| Character=Haniver |
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| aka=Jenny Haniver |
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+ | | appeared=[[Series 1]]<br />[[Monster_in_My_Pocket_(2006_series)|2006 Series]] |
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+ | | point=[[:Category:15 Points|15]]<br /> |
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| − | '''Haniver''' is monster #22 from the [[Series 1]] figures, and was one of the monsters redesigned for the [[Monster_in_My_Pocket_(2006_series)|2006 relaunch series.]] |
+ | '''Haniver''' is monster #22 from the [[Series 1]] figures, and was one of the monsters redesigned for the [[Monster_in_My_Pocket_(2006_series)|2006 relaunch series.]] |
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+ | ==Series 1== |
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| − | A '''Haniver''', also known as '''Jenny Haniver''', is the carcass of a ray or a skate which has been modified and subsequently dried, resulting in a grotesque preserved specimen. For centuries, sailors sat on the Antwerp docks and carved these "mermaids" out of dried cuttlefish. They then preserved them further with a coat of varnish. They supported themselves by selling their artistic creations to working sailors as well as to tourists visiting the docks. Hanivers have been created to look like devils, angels and dragons. Some writers have suggested the sea monk may have been a Haniver. |
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| + | ===Official Biography=== |
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| − | The earliest known picture of a Haniver appeared in Konrad Gesner's Historia Animalium vol. IV in 1558. Gesner warned that these were merely disfigured rays, and should not be believed to be miniature dragons or monsters, which was a popular misconception at the time. It is possible that Hanivers were the source of some tales of dragons during the Middle Ages, and they affirmed people's belief in dragons. Hanivers may also have contributed to the legends of Mermaids and [[Bishop Fish]]. |
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| − | ==Series 1 Figure== |
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'''Species:''' Reptilian Serpent |
'''Species:''' Reptilian Serpent |
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An extremely vicious monster, the Haniver lives both on the land and in the sea. This unusual looking creature has a huge head, virtually no body and two short stubby legs. He can be found just off the shore where, underwater, he may resemble an innocent ray - that is until he opens his mouth and exposes multiple rows of sharp, poisonous teeth! The Haniver is known to surprise his victims by burying himself in the sand and waiting for an unsuspecting beachgoer to pass. (He's especially fond of tourists!) Be sure to think twice next time before you pick up that sea shell sticking out of the sand - it may be the top of a Haniver, waiting for dinner! |
An extremely vicious monster, the Haniver lives both on the land and in the sea. This unusual looking creature has a huge head, virtually no body and two short stubby legs. He can be found just off the shore where, underwater, he may resemble an innocent ray - that is until he opens his mouth and exposes multiple rows of sharp, poisonous teeth! The Haniver is known to surprise his victims by burying himself in the sand and waiting for an unsuspecting beachgoer to pass. (He's especially fond of tourists!) Be sure to think twice next time before you pick up that sea shell sticking out of the sand - it may be the top of a Haniver, waiting for dinner! |
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+ | ==2006 Series== |
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| − | [[File:Haniver1.jpg|thumb|center|Haniver]] |
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| + | === Official Card Biography === |
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| − | ==Konami video game== |
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| ⚫ | Haniver appears in the [[Monster in My Pocket (video game)|Monster in My Pocket video game]] as an enemy monster. Found in the first area of the third level, the [[Sewer]], Haniver appears from the ground and blasts the player. It is harder to kill than the earlier monsters, taking two hits to get rid of it. |
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| + | Element: Fire |
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| − | ==Comic book series== |
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| − | Haniver appears briefly in the [[Monster in My Pocket (comics)|comic book series]] as an attendee of the meeting on [[Monster Mountain]]. |
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| + | Brains: 50 |
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| − | ==2006 remake== |
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| + | Strength: 35 |
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| + | Fear: 40 |
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| + | Speed: 52 |
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| + | ==In other media== |
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| + | ===Comic Book Series (1991)=== |
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| + | ===Video Game (1992)=== |
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| + | [[Image:VG_Haniver_01.gif|right|95px]] |
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| ⚫ | Haniver appears in the [[Monster in My Pocket (video game)|Monster in My Pocket video game]] as an enemy monster. Found in the first area of the third level, the [[Sewer]], Haniver appears from the ground and blasts the player. It is harder to kill than the earlier monsters, taking two hits to get rid of it. |
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| + | Haniver's entry in the instructions manual reads: "Usually has his head buried, but pops up with a mouthful of fire." |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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| − | Image:Haniver.jpg |
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| + | == Trivia == |
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| − | Image:402px-Jenny_Haniver1218.jpg |
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| + | The Haniver is a monster that was based on a myth that has only been circulating around for the last few decades. Skeletons of Sting Ray's were collected by people and dried up which made them look like very unnatural, alien creatures. Pranksters would even tamper with the bones and place in new ones to make it look more unnerving. The edited carcasses would then be placed on beaches around the world and people would pick up on it as a mythical creature. The Haniver was proven to be a hoax in 2016. |
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| + | Haniver, along with Griffin of the 2006 series were the only 2 figures to have a prototype version released early in the markets. The prototypes themselves are very rare and difficult to get ahold of but it is unknown why only these 2 figures had accessible prototypes. Nevertheless, the prototypes were not that visually different from the finalised versions. |
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| + | ==External links== |
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| − | [[Category:Creatures in English folklore]] |
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| + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenny_Haniver Jenny Haniver on Wikipedia] |
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Revision as of 03:51, 30 November 2021
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| Also Known as | Jenny Haniver |
| Appeared in | Series 1 2006 Series |
| Number | 22 |
| Point Value | 15 |
Haniver is monster #22 from the Series 1 figures, and was one of the monsters redesigned for the 2006 relaunch series.
Series 1
Haniver is a fifteen-point monster that comes in yellow and purple, as well as all four later neon colors. It is depicted as a vicious creature with a giant head and sharp fangs, and a tiny body.
Official Biography
Species: Reptilian Serpent
Born: 16th Century in Belgium
Size: 4 Feet Across
Habitat: In shallow waters and beach areas
An extremely vicious monster, the Haniver lives both on the land and in the sea. This unusual looking creature has a huge head, virtually no body and two short stubby legs. He can be found just off the shore where, underwater, he may resemble an innocent ray - that is until he opens his mouth and exposes multiple rows of sharp, poisonous teeth! The Haniver is known to surprise his victims by burying himself in the sand and waiting for an unsuspecting beachgoer to pass. (He's especially fond of tourists!) Be sure to think twice next time before you pick up that sea shell sticking out of the sand - it may be the top of a Haniver, waiting for dinner!
2006 Series
Haniver is a monster in the class "The Ancients." It is monster #17. Haniver is depicted similar to the original figure, only much more fish-like. Rather than being one of the Sea Monsters, it is instead one of the Ancients. Its overall points value on the card is 177.
Official Card Biography
Haniver is a small, ugly creature that lives in the water near the beach. He has a scary face and a mouth full of many rows of large teeth, his main weapons to bite enemies. Haniver can also camouflage himself in the sand and surprise his enemies and prey.
Element: Fire
Brains: 50
Strength: 35
Fear: 40
Speed: 52
In other media
Comic Book Series (1991)
Video Game (1992)
Haniver appears in the Monster in My Pocket video game as an enemy monster. Found in the first area of the third level, the Sewer, Haniver appears from the ground and blasts the player. It is harder to kill than the earlier monsters, taking two hits to get rid of it.
Haniver's entry in the instructions manual reads: "Usually has his head buried, but pops up with a mouthful of fire."
Gallery
Trivia
The Haniver is a monster that was based on a myth that has only been circulating around for the last few decades. Skeletons of Sting Ray's were collected by people and dried up which made them look like very unnatural, alien creatures. Pranksters would even tamper with the bones and place in new ones to make it look more unnerving. The edited carcasses would then be placed on beaches around the world and people would pick up on it as a mythical creature. The Haniver was proven to be a hoax in 2016.
Haniver, along with Griffin of the 2006 series were the only 2 figures to have a prototype version released early in the markets. The prototypes themselves are very rare and difficult to get ahold of but it is unknown why only these 2 figures had accessible prototypes. Nevertheless, the prototypes were not that visually different from the finalised versions.