By Rob Bricken in
Toys
Tuesday, Feb. 16 2010 @ 11:11AM
I've already been called out for being a grump regarding Mattel's new, SDCC-announced Masters of the Universe Classics, so let me just try and lay out the facts without any commentary, because even I know I'm being a grump.
• Upcoming regular figures announced include She-Ra (above, obviously, and dead-on to the original cartoon), Whiplash with crappy original head and 2002-style head, Count Marzo (who's never had a figure before), and Keldor, who, since he's just Skeletor back when he had a face, is probably a variant (or at least I hope he is).
• Interestingly, Mattel has decided to make the giants Tytus and Gy-gor, who were huge '80s figures but were only released in Italy. These things will be 12-inches each and sold like Battle Cat, i.e. once a quarter. Gy-Gor is very clearly Gorilla Grodd, but it's still a giant yellow monkey wearing armor, so it remains awesome.
• Mattel's MOTUC SDCC exclusive: Skeletor and Mo-Larr, the dentist from that one Robot Chicken sketch from like four years ago. Yes, the Skeletor figure is missing a tooth. This absolutely blows my fucking mind, although I have zero intention of purchasing it. All pics are from ToyNewsI, which has more of the other figures if you're interested.
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31 comments
Comments
Nega said:
The line is kinda going towards the obscure, wonder how that will affect interest. I mean, were most fans demanding New Adventures' Optikk or a concept-only ape who never factored into any MOTU media?
NameofRain said:
Still, nice She-Ra. I also like the Skeletor and Mo-Lar. Cute! If you don't buy them, Rob, I just might have to.
Roswellianism said:
.....
Ok. I hate He-Man. I truly do.
But that Skeletor/Mo-Larr set is awesome to the Nth degree. Despite my hatred, I think I have to buy it.
TheOriginalBellaFromWashington said:
Count Marzo and Keldor. I think my life just became a little more complete.
The Flash III replied to TheOriginalBellaFromWashington:
That, combined with your name, says a lot. Nonetheless, enjoy!
TheOriginalBellaFromWashington replied to The Flash III:
Hey! I've been Bella from Washington for the last 22 years and no amount of pasty glitter boy bullshit is going to deprive me of my OG status.
Skeletors_hood said:
These figures have gotten a lot of interest in the MOTU collectors' communities, so the obscure figures are highly anticipated and are already in high demand.
That is except Mo-Lar....most people thinks he sucks.
WetOREO replied to Skeletors_hood:
Nobody with a good sense of humor thinks Mo-Lar sucks. People who think he "sucks" need to get the stick outta their ass.
EVula said:
The Mo-Lar set is hilarious...
...not going to buy it, but that's just because I never got into MOTU.
knifeintheeye said:
Skeletor and Mo-Larr, the dentist from that one Robot Chicken sketch...wow. That is so utterly amazingly cool that I may buy that!
The Flash III said:
I love Mo-Larr because the reaction from Masters of the Universe fans has been utterly venomous. They feel that it mocks the MOTU mythology and integrity of the line...which I wholeheartedly encourage.
Bill replied to The Flash III:
Word.
Lewen said:
I only vaguely know MOTU, it was my little brother's thing...but was Skeletor always three-toed?
longbowhunter said:
What does it matter...you'll never be able to buy any of these. I did everything in my power today to throw money at Mattel in order to get a BattleCat and thanks to their assed up business practices and crappy website,I wound up empty-handed. Mattel is great at showing you pretty pictures of things you have no chance in hell of actually being able to buy....its just cruel at this point.
RageTreb said:
Couple of typos:
Gy-Gor was never released in the 80's, only Tytus is 12", and if Gy-Gor is using ANY Grodd pieces, he hides it well since he's quite a bit taller.
ryan said:
Ok, so who is Tytus? He is a giant? As in Fee Fi Fo Fum? Never heard of him. Why does he look like He-Man?
Space Monkey X replied to ryan:
Tytus is a giant who fought Snake Men in the past, in the time of He-Ro. I expect they'll eventually release a new version of Megator, another Italy exclusive giant and Tytus' nemesis.
Manic 8-Ball said:
Mo-Larr, but no Photog? (link about Photog in name)
Kevin said:
I think these are all great. However, it's weird that there aren't more well-known and highly desired figures mixed in, like Man-E-Faces, Stinkor, Ram-Man and the Sorceress. In due time, I guess.
WetOREO said:
Mattel is TERRIBLE with their SDCC exclusives...good luck to any fans actually trying to get Mo-Lar.
Yakub Shabazz said:
1. The concensus is that Gy-Gor uses very little, if any, Grodd parts (maybe the arms, but with different hands).
2. Keldor isn't a variant.
Also, I haven't bought any of the Classics figures, and I don't intend to start, but Matty earns even my ire by releasing all of this bullshit before actually desired/demanded figs. Kevin has great choices above, and I'd add to that list Clawful, Fisto, Jitsu, Buzz-Off, Sy-Klone, even Kobra Khan or Mekanek before Euro-only releases/prototypes that no one's ever heard of.
Skeletors_Hood replied to Yakub Shabazz:
Actually, Keldor is a "Skeletor" variant. He has the same body as Skeletor, but with booted feet and a new head. He is a "bonus figure," which means he is considered as a variant figure.
demoncat said:
hate the mask of She ra. and Cygor since the orignal mold was not avaible to Mattel they had to use the next best thing which was proably Grods mold. as for the Molar one expected to see him a robot chicken line. and whip flash has not been announced for release yet.
lukeg37 said:
Paint Gy-Gor a dim purple and you have a shadowbeast, one of the creatures of MOTU that appeared several times. So I'm totally stoked for these figures, yes even Mo-Larr (hilarious) but with a figure a month it will be another 8 months or so until we get to see whats next, I really don't want to wait that long.
I'm excited about Tytus because if this is a sign future BIG figures then this means we are one step closer to a Granamyr the dragon figure.
NorthSteve said:
Mo-lar, ETERNIAN DENTIST!
I...i have no words.
fishman2020 said:
Cornboy from Four Horseman said that Gy-Gor is a complete retool and uses no grodd parts at all.
Toy Fan said:
These were by far one of my favorite releases to come out of the Toy Show this week. Brings back memories of my childhood! ;)
Michael said:
I can't wait for that new She-Ra the Princess of Power Masters of the Universe Classics action figure. It look's just like the good old Filmation She-Ra version, not like that dull doll Mattel Toys created many Years ago.
