The
Horrid is still one of the best dragon figures out there. It’s big,
looks slightly menacing and has so much articulation you will be
constantly amazed at the new and interesting poses you can mold it into.
The
paint job and detail are excellent, which is partly due to the size of
the figure. It’s amazing that it actually fits on a bubble card!
McFarlane could have easily made this into a boxed deluxe figure. You
could leave it in the package but this one practically begs to be freed.
Once you’ve released the Horrid you have to assemble him. As far as
McFarlane Toys
go, the Horrid is easy to put together. The wings slide
into ball joint sockets in the back and the tail fits snuggly into the
slot provided. Now you’re ready for fun!
A
lot of the fun comes from being able to put this figure into any pose
you can imagine. The articulation is insane! Ball joints in the
shoulders, joints in the fingers and ankles, and the layered neck allow
for movement all over the place. There is a downside to all the
articulation – it’s hard to get the Horrid to stand without support.
Some of the joints are looser than others and the wings put it off
balance. For
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best results: fold the legs close to
the body to bring down
the center of gravity. But don’t be upset by it’s precarious
balancing ability, hang this figure from the ceiling for that mid-flight
look or build a rampart for it to claw onto. Use caution when playing
with this figure! Rough play will result in body parts being brokenoff
(the figure’s, not yours).
The
Horrid, for all its size, is a fairly anorexic dragon. The wing ball
joints are susceptible to breaking, as are the fingers. This figure is
probably better suited for the older kids who aren’t as likely to drop
action figures from fourth floor balconies.
Collectors
should note that there are two versions of the Horrid. The original is
blue in colour while the second release is a sandy colour. There is no
difference in price.