In April of 2002 Todd McFarlane decided to do away with playsets, and focus mainly on producing high quality, highly detailed action figures. At least this is the case with the newest line of Todd McFarlane’s modern monster-inspired action figures, simply titled McFarlane’s Monsters. Though he does redo some of the classic horror monsters from some of his past action figure series’, this line is definitely an improvement over his early work and just a small look at the kind of demented action figure artwork that would soon come from the mind of Spawn creator Todd McFarlane.
For collectors, there is a big noticeable difference between this series of McFarlane’s Monsters and his earlier set; these action figures were released in blister-card packaging instead of plastic clamshell packaging. Still, these are six inch figures, and this set is still suitable for most children, however, parental discretion is advised when your children are playing with these specific action figures.
The first classic horror icon featured in this line of McFarlane’s Monsters is the Sea Creature and I must say, this one is far more impressive than the previous rendition. This thing is a massive, intimidating abomination, and actually looks like something that came straight from the depths of the coldest ocean. Complete with a fishing line and hook, the human brain skewered on the fishing hook tells you that this one means business.
Dracula is the next figure in the line, and he is darker and far more twisted than the previous one by Todd McFarlane. His classic cape is ragged, and this version is more of a half-bat, half-human form of Dracula. He is draped in chains, and comes with several small bats and rats as accessories.
Next we have possibly the most impressive Frankenstein action figure out of all three to date. This one is a cyborg golem of sorts, and carries the skeleton of Dr. Frankenstein on his back.
The next figure in the series and probably my favorite of this collection is the mummy. Dressed in tattered rags and compete with ceremonial headdress and large snake, this is a very ominous figure to say the least.
This set of McFarlane’s Monsters finally includes a female action figure, the Voodoo Queen. Dressed in tribal bones, skulls, and makeup, and sporting a grass skirt, this is only the first in what will be many sexy female action figures produced by Todd McFarlane.
And the last piece of this set is the Werewolf, and again this one is far more impressive than his earlier rendition. Howling wildly at the sky, this figure depicts the werewolf in this middle of his obviously painful transformation.
