SpyMagician over at AFI has again made me hate him with his review of an early production sample of He-Ro. The review includes a look at the SDCC sticker and a better look at the bio.
It turns out the “sword of life” is actually the “sword of He.” Plenty of fans over at He-Man.org are unhappy with this idea, but I think it works. It’s sort of like Ra. Buuuut I can see how someone could think it was stupid. I also wish they’d gone with He-Ro’s original real name, “Gray,” but I suppose that might be confusing given the presence of King Grayskull in this canon.
After getting a good look at the black-molded translucent Power Sword, I do wish we could get it as a variant. It looks very cool, like a galaxy contained within a sword.
As for the figure itself–looks great. Can’t wait.
Damn, he's really shaping up to be a great figure! I wish Mattel would be a bit more free with sending out those production samples; I do reviews too, and would be happy to feature them on my review blog! I agree about the black sword as apposed to the blue one, but the weapons pack connection is really cool, too. The half armor didn't bother me with Hordak, but I think it works better here. The design sensiblity reminds me of the Roman armor, which mimicked the musculature of the male torso. I'm diggin' it.
I'm with you about the black sword. I added it to my Weapons Pack request!
The silly sticker is growing on me. I kinda want one from the Con now. It's irrelevantly hidden, but it would make me chuckle everytime I think about it under there.
I love the black sword! It would be cool if we got it as a secret accessory later on! *Fingers crossed* The blue sowrd is growing on me. Hopefully He-Ro won't be as hard to obtain as Faker. I'm glad Mattel plans on eventually rereleasing some of the figures. I really want Faker and King Grayskull now! These are the best pictures I've seen of He-Ro!
Black Sword & purple stone!
God Poe, I know what you mean about hating Spy Magician.
@Mario: My friend who posts here as well said…"Wouldn't it be cool if Mario was actually Mario Lopez! lol………y'know…because Mario's a big motu fan.