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Showing posts with label Masters of the Universe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Masters of the Universe. Show all posts
Thursday, April 23, 2015
What does He Man do with his favourite cat?
What does He Man do with his favourite cat?
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Eating...
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Reading...
Eating...
Playing...
Cleaning...
Toilet time...
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Mattle Masters of the Universe Classics Mer-Man, Roboto and Moss Man
I love my childhood.
I love the memories.
I love my toys.
I loved it when my dad bought me a He-Man toy every month after he got his pay check.
I loved it when everyone would buy me He-Man toys for Christmas presents upon my request!
How I miss those days... Now with the Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics line, I get back a little bit of those memories!
Up for review will be Mer-Man, Roboto and Moss Man.
The packaging is identical throughout this line so I would not delve into it.
The design of the packaging is totally different from the original, but it still retains the feel of the old packaging.
You can read my old review here with pictures of the packaging.
Mer-Man
Mer-Man is a fish-man who controls sea life, often depicted as the ruler of Eternia's undersea kingdom. He is one of the main stay in Skeletor's evil team.
The sculpt of Mer-Man retains the feel of the original toy but taken to the next level with the details done by the Four Horsemen.
The sculpting and details on the armor, sword and trident are great making them look like they were craved out of real bones from some underwater creature.
The painting also helps to enhance the sculpt.
This figure also comes with an extra head sculpt which looks just like the old card art. That design never materialised until now. It was a real nice touch to create that design!
Head Sculpt as seen in the old card art.
Moss Man
Moss Man is a plant-based hero who can manipulate plant matter, causing flowers to grow but also causing tidal waves of moss and vegetation. Although invited to join the Masters of the Universe by He-Man, Moss Man chooses to retain his position as the guardian of Eternia's flora but agrees to help the Masters whenever he can.
The original toy came with a pine-like scent and textured fur-like moss. This figure also follows the fur-like moss but I am not too sure of the pine-like scent. I got this figure off ebay loose. When it came to me it had this funny medicated oil like smell which I guess the seller had put this figure in a display cabinet infused with this smell.
Maybe it was that pine-like scent...gone wrong...hmmmm.
This figure also comes with an extra head sculpt which looks very ape-like.
It actually looks pretty cool but I still like the old design.
The 2nd head sculpt
Roboto
Roboto is the robot Master of the Universe. Roboto is seen as an unwanted and unskilled pest by Teela, the Captain of the Guards, until Roboto sacrifices himself to protect the Masters of the Universe. Man-At-Arms rebuilds him, and Roboto is finally accepted by Teela.
Roboto is the only character (especially released as his figure at the same time he debuts in the cartoon) to appear only once in the 80's cartoon because the cartoon was about to end when Mattel released his figure.
Like most of the designs from the Masters of the Universe Classics line, it is taken to the next level while retaining the feel and essence of the 80's figure.
Unfortunately for Roboto, it falls under the minority.
Yes it still looks good but it just looks more or less the same.
In the 80's toy, rotating the figure's waist causes gears in his torso to spin, as well as open and close his mouth. This action feature is taken out from this version.
Roboto has interchangeable attachments for his right arm, which included an axe, laser gun, claw and hand.
Interchangeable attachments
I love the memories.
I love my toys.
I loved it when my dad bought me a He-Man toy every month after he got his pay check.
I loved it when everyone would buy me He-Man toys for Christmas presents upon my request!
How I miss those days... Now with the Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics line, I get back a little bit of those memories!
Up for review will be Mer-Man, Roboto and Moss Man.
The packaging is identical throughout this line so I would not delve into it.
The design of the packaging is totally different from the original, but it still retains the feel of the old packaging.
You can read my old review here with pictures of the packaging.
Mer-Man
Mer-Man is a fish-man who controls sea life, often depicted as the ruler of Eternia's undersea kingdom. He is one of the main stay in Skeletor's evil team.
The sculpt of Mer-Man retains the feel of the original toy but taken to the next level with the details done by the Four Horsemen.
The sculpting and details on the armor, sword and trident are great making them look like they were craved out of real bones from some underwater creature.
The painting also helps to enhance the sculpt.
This figure also comes with an extra head sculpt which looks just like the old card art. That design never materialised until now. It was a real nice touch to create that design!
Head Sculpt as seen in the old card art.
Moss Man
Moss Man is a plant-based hero who can manipulate plant matter, causing flowers to grow but also causing tidal waves of moss and vegetation. Although invited to join the Masters of the Universe by He-Man, Moss Man chooses to retain his position as the guardian of Eternia's flora but agrees to help the Masters whenever he can.
The original toy came with a pine-like scent and textured fur-like moss. This figure also follows the fur-like moss but I am not too sure of the pine-like scent. I got this figure off ebay loose. When it came to me it had this funny medicated oil like smell which I guess the seller had put this figure in a display cabinet infused with this smell.
Maybe it was that pine-like scent...gone wrong...hmmmm.
This figure also comes with an extra head sculpt which looks very ape-like.
It actually looks pretty cool but I still like the old design.
The 2nd head sculpt
Roboto
Roboto is the robot Master of the Universe. Roboto is seen as an unwanted and unskilled pest by Teela, the Captain of the Guards, until Roboto sacrifices himself to protect the Masters of the Universe. Man-At-Arms rebuilds him, and Roboto is finally accepted by Teela.
Roboto is the only character (especially released as his figure at the same time he debuts in the cartoon) to appear only once in the 80's cartoon because the cartoon was about to end when Mattel released his figure.
Like most of the designs from the Masters of the Universe Classics line, it is taken to the next level while retaining the feel and essence of the 80's figure.
Unfortunately for Roboto, it falls under the minority.
Yes it still looks good but it just looks more or less the same.
In the 80's toy, rotating the figure's waist causes gears in his torso to spin, as well as open and close his mouth. This action feature is taken out from this version.
Roboto has interchangeable attachments for his right arm, which included an axe, laser gun, claw and hand.
Interchangeable attachments
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Mattle Masters of the Universe Classics Battle Armor He-Man, Skeletor, Battle Cat and Panthor
Resist...Resist...Resist
But alas, I finally succumbed to the temptation.
I got my hands on Mattle Masters of the Universe (MOTU) classics Battle Armor He-Man, Skeletor, Battle Cat and Panthor.
I initially resisted to buy them as I hated how these figures were only sold through MattyCollector which resulted in inflated prices for them.
However, the wallet is weak and I succumbed.
Anyway, since I got them now, I should start to appreciate them.
I just love the packaging for the MOTU classics line.
The graphic on it looks very good.
Even though the design of the packaging is totally different from the original, it still brings me back to the days when my dad would buy me Masters of the Universe toys when he got his monthly pay check.
The excitement of getting those figures at the end of the month was a really nice feeling.
The sculpting on the MOTU classics line to me is basically what the MOTU should look like.
Not the 80's toy line, not the 2002 toy line and definitely not the New Adventures of He-Man toy line.
They retain the charm and feel of the 80's toy line but with the improvement of what toys should look and feel like now.
Mattel also did away with the action feature which was pretty cool to me when I was a kid in the 80's but as an adult collector I am glad they decided to do so.
Battle Armor He-Man
The sculpting of Battle Armor He-Man is nice. He still retains the goofy hair style but his overall facial sculpt is good.
The armor is also sculpted very well.
The painting is very clean and I like how they painted the armor which makes it look more metallic than plastic.
There is a major improvement in articulation as compared to the 80's toy line and 2002 toy line.
Now you can pose He-man or all the other Masters of the Universe figures in poses which they could never achieve before.
Battle Armor He-Man comes only with his battle axe which was pretty disappointing to me as I would love to have his power sword and shield.
Battle Armor He-Man
Skeletor
Skeletor is another figure that is done so well that it has all the 80's feel of the old toy line but with the improvement of the 21st century.
Skeletor has also been one of my favourite characters. I always had the thing for the bad guy.
The painting on Skeletor is very good and clean, especially on his face or skull where u get multiple applications of paint.
Articulation is pretty similar to He-Man and most of the characters in the MOTU classics toy line.
Skeletor comes with his sword and "goat head" staff.
This is one of the few toys that I bought because of the accessories.
I could have gotten the battle armor Skeletor to complement my battle armor He-Man but without the staff what would Skeletor be...LOL
Skeletor
Skeletor's staff
Battle Cat
Now on to Battle Cat, the favourite ride for He-Man.
I really love every bit of Battle Cat.
The detail work is excellent, with all the details of the fur and hair being so outstanding.
The saddle and armor are also very well sculpted.
The paint ops for the MOTU classic line is very good and it continues for Battle Cat.
The paint is clean and there is almost no paint slop at the stripes, eyes and teeth, areas likely to have paint slop.
The saddle and armor are also painted very well and with the slight wash, it makes the saddle and armor stand out as some sort of metallic material rather than plastic.
Articulation is also great on Battle Cat. You can derive so many poses out of this sexy beast.
I especially love the articulated jaw so you can pose him with his mouth wide open showing off his fearsome bone crushing teeth.
Battle Cat
Full Armor Battle Cat
Panthor
Panthor is the evil equivalent to Battle Cat.
Just like Battle Cat, the sculpting, painting and articulation are just perfect.
In the original 80's toy line, Panthor is flocked and I was disappointed in this version Mattel did not follow the original toy line.
However when I got him, the excellent paint job did manage to give the feel that Panthor was flocked. Brillant.
In terms of accessories, Mattel deviated from the original by giving Panthor an armor head dress.
From the pictures I totally did not like it but once I got my hands on him, I completely changed my mind. The armor head dress with the horns does add a new look and feel to Panthor. It was really a nice addition.
However I am a sucker for staying true to the original so I will be displaying Panthor without it.
Panthor
Full Armor Panthor
Comparison of sculpting between Battle Cat & Panthor
I would have thought that Mattel would use the same sculpt for both Battle Cat and Panthor but how wrong I was.
They are actually both different sculpts with subtle differences.
Way to go Mattel!
Notice the differences
Cute paws
Battle time!
But alas, I finally succumbed to the temptation.
I got my hands on Mattle Masters of the Universe (MOTU) classics Battle Armor He-Man, Skeletor, Battle Cat and Panthor.
I initially resisted to buy them as I hated how these figures were only sold through MattyCollector which resulted in inflated prices for them.
However, the wallet is weak and I succumbed.
Anyway, since I got them now, I should start to appreciate them.
I just love the packaging for the MOTU classics line.
The graphic on it looks very good.
Even though the design of the packaging is totally different from the original, it still brings me back to the days when my dad would buy me Masters of the Universe toys when he got his monthly pay check.
The excitement of getting those figures at the end of the month was a really nice feeling.
The sculpting on the MOTU classics line to me is basically what the MOTU should look like.
Not the 80's toy line, not the 2002 toy line and definitely not the New Adventures of He-Man toy line.
They retain the charm and feel of the 80's toy line but with the improvement of what toys should look and feel like now.
Mattel also did away with the action feature which was pretty cool to me when I was a kid in the 80's but as an adult collector I am glad they decided to do so.
Battle Armor He-Man
The sculpting of Battle Armor He-Man is nice. He still retains the goofy hair style but his overall facial sculpt is good.
The armor is also sculpted very well.
The painting is very clean and I like how they painted the armor which makes it look more metallic than plastic.
There is a major improvement in articulation as compared to the 80's toy line and 2002 toy line.
Now you can pose He-man or all the other Masters of the Universe figures in poses which they could never achieve before.
Battle Armor He-Man comes only with his battle axe which was pretty disappointing to me as I would love to have his power sword and shield.
Battle Armor He-Man
Skeletor
Skeletor is another figure that is done so well that it has all the 80's feel of the old toy line but with the improvement of the 21st century.
Skeletor has also been one of my favourite characters. I always had the thing for the bad guy.
The painting on Skeletor is very good and clean, especially on his face or skull where u get multiple applications of paint.
Articulation is pretty similar to He-Man and most of the characters in the MOTU classics toy line.
Skeletor comes with his sword and "goat head" staff.
This is one of the few toys that I bought because of the accessories.
I could have gotten the battle armor Skeletor to complement my battle armor He-Man but without the staff what would Skeletor be...LOL
Skeletor
Skeletor's staff
Battle Cat
Now on to Battle Cat, the favourite ride for He-Man.
I really love every bit of Battle Cat.
The detail work is excellent, with all the details of the fur and hair being so outstanding.
The saddle and armor are also very well sculpted.
The paint ops for the MOTU classic line is very good and it continues for Battle Cat.
The paint is clean and there is almost no paint slop at the stripes, eyes and teeth, areas likely to have paint slop.
The saddle and armor are also painted very well and with the slight wash, it makes the saddle and armor stand out as some sort of metallic material rather than plastic.
Articulation is also great on Battle Cat. You can derive so many poses out of this sexy beast.
I especially love the articulated jaw so you can pose him with his mouth wide open showing off his fearsome bone crushing teeth.
Battle Cat
Full Armor Battle Cat
Panthor
Panthor is the evil equivalent to Battle Cat.
Just like Battle Cat, the sculpting, painting and articulation are just perfect.
In the original 80's toy line, Panthor is flocked and I was disappointed in this version Mattel did not follow the original toy line.
However when I got him, the excellent paint job did manage to give the feel that Panthor was flocked. Brillant.
In terms of accessories, Mattel deviated from the original by giving Panthor an armor head dress.
From the pictures I totally did not like it but once I got my hands on him, I completely changed my mind. The armor head dress with the horns does add a new look and feel to Panthor. It was really a nice addition.
However I am a sucker for staying true to the original so I will be displaying Panthor without it.
Panthor
Full Armor Panthor
Comparison of sculpting between Battle Cat & Panthor
I would have thought that Mattel would use the same sculpt for both Battle Cat and Panthor but how wrong I was.
They are actually both different sculpts with subtle differences.
Way to go Mattel!
Notice the differences
Cute paws
Battle time!
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