McFarlane Toys Medieval Spawn Kickstarter Review: A Knight to Remember

If you’ve followed McFarlane Toys for even a minute, you know the first Spawn Kickstarter brought the heat. But let me tell you—this Medieval Spawn might just be my favorite figure in the entire line. Bold claim? Sure. But when you see it up close, you’ll get it.

The Design

Right out of the box, this figure grabs your attention. The sculpted detail is next-level. Every inch of this guy screams knight-in-hellfire-armor. The plates, the gauntlets, the weapons, the cape—it all works together like a well-choreographed sword fight.

Let’s talk head sculpts. All of them are killer, but for some reason, that red Roman centurion-inspired head is my favorite. Maybe it’s the helmet plume? Either way, it’s got presence. The flip-up helmet option is also a nice touch and gives you options depending on your mood—or your shelf space.

Now, I’d be lying if I said it was all perfect. The magnets in the chest armor work great, but the ones in the forearm gauntlets? Not so much. They tend to loosen up during posing, which is kind of a drag. The shoulder pads are another pain point—they pop off too easily and never quite sit right on the body. But hey, those are nitpicks. Sculpt and paint-wise, this thing is a total win.

Articulation

If you’ve handled a modern McFarlane figure, you already know what to expect here. It’s solid. It poses. It holds its own on the shelf. In fact, I’d argue this poses better than the original Kickstarter Spawn. And here’s the best part—I got this guy sitting on a horse like he’s leading the charge. Not just McFarlane horses either—Mythic Legions steeds too. That kind of versatility makes posing a blast.

Now, the legs are a little stiff, and the plastic cape? Yeah, that’s a bit of a hindrance. But we’ll get to that.

The Extras

This is where things get wild. The accessories are a full-on buffet of medieval destruction. Swords, axes, shields—you name it. The only thing missing is a bow and some arrows, and honestly, I wouldn’t have said no to that.

I went the extra mile and picked up a wired cape, which makes a huge difference. Just like with the first Kickstarter Spawn, adding that wired flow turns a cool figure into a dynamic display piece. Highly recommend.

There’s also a comic and a base included. The base is fine, nothing fancy. The comic? Looks great, but I didn’t even crack it open—trying to keep it clean.

Final Thoughts

I grabbed the standard three-pack with the Todd McFarlane autograph, which includes the red, blue, and pewter versions. Looking back, I probably didn’t need the pewter one… but hey, collector’s brain. We’ve all been there.

If you can snag this figure on the secondary market without mortgaging your house, do it. Between the sculpt, the weapons, and the sheer fun I’ve had photographing this figure, it’s worth every cent.