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When the Beholder Glows Up: Mr. Potato Beholder 2.0 and the Ultimate Eye-Accessory Arsenal

When WizKids first unleashed the Mr. Potato Beholder into the world, we laughed, we gasped, and we swapped eyestalks like there was no tomorrow. It was the perfect marriage of tabletop terror and childhood nostalgia—one part iconic D&D monster, one part mix-and-match toy mayhem.

But now? Now the void is staring back again… only this time it’s wearing a hat, possibly holding a purse, and beaming you with a whole new set of eye rays.

What’s New in the Second Release?

The new Mr. Potato Beholder expansion isn’t just “more of the same.” Between the original and this second set, you’re looking at a customization buffet:

• 5 Different Eyes – Swap in new shapes, expressions, and thematic looks to give your beholder a dash of variety or personality.

• 4 Different Mouths – From menacing snarls to unsettling smiles, these add instant mood shifts mid-encounter.

• 2 Hats – Whether it’s a wizard’s pointy cap or a more casual topper, hats on a beholder are never a bad idea.

• Glasses – Because nothing says “I’m about to disintegrate you” quite like doing it in stylish frames.

• Purse – Functionally useless in-game, but aesthetic perfection for the roleplaying beholder who’s not afraid to accessorize.

• 4 New Spell Rays – These let you visually represent different magical effects or give your creature fresh tactical twists.

The joy here isn’t just in the new pieces—it’s in combining them with the original kit. You now have enough mix-and-match parts to build dozens of unique beholder looks, each with their own flavor and backstory.

New Ways to Use the Expanded Sets in Your Campaign

Here are some ways to make the most of both sets together:

1. The Fashion-Forward Beholder

Run a comedic social encounter where the beholder is a famous arcane fashion critic. Players must impress it with magical outfits or suffer a stinging review (and possibly a petrification ray). Change its hat, glasses, or mouth to match its “mood” during negotiations.

2. The Beholder Tournament

In an underground magical arena, beholders are “dressed” before each match to intimidate their opponents. Let your players outfit the next challenger—though the more ridiculous the look, the more unpredictable the battle.

Mechanics Tip: Use different eyestalk pieces to signal changes in available powers each round.

3. The Doppelganger Challenge

Two beholders are in the dungeon—but one is an imposter construct. Only by observing subtle differences in accessories and expressions can the players figure out which is the real threat before combat escalates.

4. Beholderkin Bazaar

A magic market stall sells beholder “parts” to eccentric collectors. These accessories can be enchanted and worn by other creatures. Imagine a troll with a beholder eyestalk hat, or a kobold proudly wielding a beholder purse that casts Mage Hand once per day.

Mechanical Benefits for DMs

With more accessories and rays, you can now:

• Visually track status effects (swap in a “sleepy eye” when a stun ray is active).

• Indicate phase changes in boss fights without breaking immersion.

• Create regional variants of beholders—desert, swamp, urban, etc.—by dressing them for the environment.

The Final Word

If the first Mr. Potato Beholder was a chaotic joy, the second release is pure creative fuel. Between the two sets, you can build everything from terrifying boss monsters to comedic NPCs that your players will talk about for years. Head over to Wizkids and get this great mini or any of their amazing items to add to your RPG collection.

Whether you’re aiming for absurdity, visual storytelling, or just a more dynamic way to track monster powers, these minis prove that sometimes the best monsters are the ones that let you give them a top hat and a purse before vaporizing the bard.

🧠 Bonus Encounter Idea: “Accessories of Power”

• Hook: A set of magical beholder accessories has gone missing from the vaults of the Arcane Fashion Guild. Each accessory grants a unique power to whoever wears it—beholder or otherwise.

• Twist: The items have been scattered across the city and are now worn by various monsters who refuse to give them up.

• Mechanics: Each accessory changes the monster’s stat block slightly, giving players a tangible reason to chase them down.

Thanks for reading. Until Next Time, Stay Nerdy!!