MOTU

[Bravo]

Your heroes are getting outnumbered.
I think Grizzlor should've been bigger, I guess because he was in the mini comics. Not huge, just taller. Surprised there's no darker skin variant released, like the original. I had the darker skinned one, but his face broke off, yet was still attached/glued to the fur. So sad.

[Felix]

The Heroes have a good team, I just need to post some new pics. Man-At-Arms, Huntara, Seahawk, Bow, Orko, Flutterina, Swiftwind, Adora... they're on my list, I'll get there eventually. I'm pretty impressed with the collection I have already. I never thought I would have Castle Grayskull

Good points about Grizzlor, I didn't notice the height till you said something, he is kind of a runt lol

I should want to hunt down Skeletor, Tri-Klops, Beast-Man, Mer-Man and Trap-Jaw, but I'll wait for the filmation versions. Plus, I like those versions more so far anyway.

[Swindle]

Shadow Weaver is one of my favorites of all time

[Felix]

Shadow Weaver rocks. I still believe Mattel will release a filmation version. I would love to have 2 or 3 more copies of her even

White Zodak and Madame Razz came from the Chinese seller. Zodak was dirty, like he's been sitting on the shelf in a busy garage for years. I cleaned him up good though with some rubbing alcohol and simple green. Gave him the laser pistol from Kobra Khan. He's not bad, wish he had webbed feet like the original. Black Zodak is way cooler, but White Zodak does bring back a lot of fun memories

Madame Razz and Broom are awesome. Just exceptionally fun toys.


*I'm also wrong about Prahvus and Shikoti having a connection. She's connected to Lord Masque, who is supposed to come out later this month.

I bought a "but it now" auction for Mantenna, only to have my payment refunded. Oh well. I got King Grayskull and Huntara on the way.

[Bravo]

What would be difference between Shadow Weaver they released and Filmation version?

I've gotten dirty JOES from Chinese sellers before. Some Star Wars helmetless stormtroopers that had a yellowish film on them that can be removed with a pencil eraser.

Madame Razz awesome? I dunno, but it's awesome they made her.

[Felix]

Reason I like Madame Razz and Broom is because of how much they look like the cartoon. I'm really a sucker for toys when it comes to this.

I think Filmation Shadow Weaver would be "Light Spinner" with interchangeable hands and head. Or just a variant with a more brightly colored robe.



I asked on the matty forum if they would ever do a rerelease, they said no, but variants and new designs are possibilities. And there's a SUPER long poll/survey about upcoming figures, and they do mention Shadow Weaver in some of the polls.

[Felix]

Huntara got here today. She's a cross between Zula (Grace Jones) from Conan the Destroyer, and some character from the Star Wars droid cartoon (just my opinion there).

I love the Star Wars sci-fi feel to her figure, and she really like more of a Star Wars figure than 99% of the Star Wars figures that exist.

Only minor complaint I have is that the legs aren't articulated where the boot meets the flesh. I knew this before I got her, but it does moderately limit her pose-ability somewhat, but not much. Fun figure, I'd rate her a 9.5 out of 10.

In other news... there's a fan movie out there, The Fall of Grayskull. I likes it for the girls in the skimpy outfits

[Felix]

New figure, Lord Masque.

[Felix]

Well, the new filmation He-Man is out, and it's bad news. Mattel took the design they got a really screwed up the ankles. I think the head, is weird too with the eyebrows....and the sword isn't filmation accurate...and the sheath is too big. A bad way to start their new line off.

He-Man link

Hard for me to believe this company has managed to literally ruin they're best figure....and release it to the public as a final product. I didn't subscribe fortunately, because I just missed the sale. I would be pissed off if I had though. I hope they fix this issue, for future releases. I liked their previews for their new Thundercats line, and was going to order them, (I'm not even a big Thundercat fan, the figures just look that good!) but after this, I have to wait and see what the final products look like.

There's too much good quality stuff out there to settle for crap these days. Mezco has some pretty darn good Thundercats figures that are 14 inches tall!!!!

[Bravo]

Not technically MOUT, but an upcoming 4 Horseman fantasy figure. Familiar looking colors..Unkann...Duncan? Orc-At-Arms?

[Felix]

"Orc-At-Arms!!!" I love it

[Felix]

Alright, I just got the Power-Con exclusive all RED Beast-Man! He looks so cool like this
I always preferred the comic look of Beast-Man, it's something that always stuck with me.
I got my order in for Green Granamyr, really stoked that that's on the way, but I missed out on Camo-Khan. It's my own fault for not getting my order in sooner. It's just not that high on my want list, I still need Skeletor!

[Bravo]

Are there rumors that Snake Mountain is cancelled? The future of line itself is unknown? I'd think they'd do more Filmation figs since some of them sell out.

[Felix]

Toynewsi did announce from Mattel that Snake Mountain is canceled. I'm not surprised, the thing was huge. I posted on their forum that "my villains have taken over Castle Greyskull, and that's on you Mattel." They have the mold, they could always release it later....but I doubt it.

Is the line canceled? I don't know. I doubt it though, highly. I think they'll keep pumping out figures for a while, that's just my opinion and speculation. I suspect the line will definitely thin down. If it is canceled, big whoop Mattels pretty much done all the characters I would ever care about. I do hope they make the Hawk-Woman character that was Stratos' girlfriend, wife, birdfriend? And it would be neat to get a Light Spinner figure that could change into Shadow Weaver. Except for the Power-Con exclusives, all the new figures have that horrible ankle articulation. I can't stand it. So, unless they make those figures I mentioned, I'm pretty much done with the line any way....aside from wanting to get stuff that's already been released....I need a few more figures still.

I think it's going to quiet down and Thundercats is going to be the focus. I'm okay with that. Thundercats will be a nice addition for MOTU collection.

[Bravo]

He-Man and MOTU artwork illustrated by Errol McCarthy for Mattel during the 80s.
Errol McCarthy Art Archive

Some strange stuff there. 1988 would've seen some kitbashed weirdo figures. Strobo was one, but there were more. Horde Troopers with snake man heads? Some lizard/snake guy with Clawful's arm?
And these guys.