Score: 9.3 / 10

- Lots of articulation

- Cool wings

- A big, detailed figure

Playability: 7.0 / 10

- Rough play will result in broken limbs

- Perfect figure for all those castle dioramas

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The Horrid (Spawn)

by McFarlane Toys

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

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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

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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 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.

- Omni