My review of the DC vs. MOTU 2-packs is up now over at OAFE (part of a deal with yo go re for finding the sets for me–I’ll re-post the review here, with larger pics, in a few weeks).
Poe’s Point > Keldor–evil incarnate or victim of circumstance?
I admit it–sometimes I like to drum up a little debate for the heck of it, no matter how incredibly nerdy or pedantic it may be. This is one of those times.
Mattel posted pics of Keldor in-package a few days ago, including his new bio, which has proven controversial amongst the He-Fans at He-Man.org. (more…)
Keldor’s production numbers
With the recent reveal of Keldor (the pre-skullified Skeletor, for those not in the know), many fans have been wondering whether his production numbers will reflect the increased production that’s supposed to start with She-Ra that same month (June). (more…)
Moss Man + Water = Mange Man
He-Man.org poster Sallah exposes the grim truth:
Also, don’t feed Moss Man after midnight.
Review > Moss Man (Masters of the Universe Classics)
After all the headaches (see here and here), Masters of the Universe Classics Moss Man has finally arrived–assuming you had a subscription or were able to order him in the first three minutes of sale on MattyCollector. Everyone else will have to wait until 2011 or hit eBay.
I never owned Moss Man as a kid, and since he was rarely featured in the cartoon I didn’t even know much about him. To me he was no more than a green, furry Beast Man. To six-year-old Poe, flocking–which seemed suspiciously like fabric, and therefore associated with dolls–was little more than a way for a figure to look beat-up and scruffy really fast. One trip through the Slime Pit and Moss Man was ruined forever.
And so, I was skeptical about Mattel’s decision to do a flocked Moss Man for the Classics line. Obviously I would have preferred a new sculpt, akin to the Horsemen’s plans for the 200X figure, but due to the cost-saving nature of MOTUC, the only options were flocked or a straight Beast Man repaint, which would have been even worse. Given that choice, flocked was the right way to go. (more…)
MOTU vs. DC 2-packs up (and gone) on Toysrus.com
TRU’s website briefly had both MOTU vs. DC 2-packs available on their website. They might come back in stock, so here are the links for future reference:
Note that the site uses incorrect, older stock images–in the actual sets Skeletor comes with a yellow sword, and Luthor does not have his gun.
Ask Mattel > March 15, 2010
1.) If the DC vs. MOTU packs sell well at Toys ‘R Us, would Mattel consider introducing more MOTUC product at retail?
At this point, at least in 2010, the MOTUC vs. DCUC two-packs will be the only way to find MOTU at retail.
2.) Given the immediate success of a larger MOTU item like Battle Cat, is there any possibility we might see some Mattycollector-exclusive larger items for DCUC, such as vehicles or large rotocast figures a la Tytus? (more…)
Happy Moss Man Day!
I get a nice break from the hell of ordering from Mattycollector this month, but for those of you who don’t, use this thread to document your experience.
Don’t forget that aside from the flocked ears/unflocked ears Moss Man, there’s also the Stratos reissue, DCUC 12 boxed set, and Movie Masters business suit Scarecrow.
I’m guessing that aside from the inevitable sell-out, the ordering process will be very smooth this month, with minimal screen-of-death.
Pic of the Day
Review > Battle Cat (Masters of the Universe Classics)
I don’t have the best history with Battle Cat.
When I was six years old, my cousin (who was also my childhood best friend) received a Battle Cat for his birthday. I didn’t have one yet, and being a selfish little brat, apparently, I sulked through the whole party about it. My parents learned their lesson, and the following Christmas my cousin and I both opened Battle Rams courtesy of our respective aunts and uncles.
To be fair, I had no problems getting the 200X Battle Cat, though I don’t recall whether I bought him at a store or online.
But we all know what happened last month.
I loved the original Battle Cat toy. I think even then, part of me knew it didn’t quite fit with the rest of He-Man–that it was a re-use of some other toy, and its immobile body was odd compared to the human figures. On the other hand, the colors were eye-catching–the stuff of psychedelic 1960s sword-and-planet fantasy–and the mask gave the figure a ferocious look.
I didn’t like the 200X Battle Cat* very much, mostly because of the armor. The new mask lacked the distinctive bird-of-prey look of the vintage version, the little paw-covers fell off all the time, and the mounted guns were ludicrous. I think even the hardest-dying of diehard 200X fans have to admit MOTUC Battle Cat has it all over his 200X counterpart. (more…)