![]() ![]() ![]() The bottom line is that it's obvious they're not just aiming at collectors here, and if they want to connect with today's kids, there's going to be some differences from the toys we had growing up. Remember that the original MOTU line was created partially by focus groups, and I wouldn't be surprised if some of the changes made this time around came about the same way. While the vintage head might be a little more of a long-shot since they seem to be launching this new line with kids in mind, I don't think the alternate hands would be totally out of the question.Īnd I really don't think it's a bad thing if they're trying to start fresh with new heads and face sculpts. Pretty much an essential purchase.For everyone lamenting the lack of accessories present in the carded sample, I think this is far from the exact final product, considering I don't even see He-Man's sword or other weaponry in there, and I assume he will at least come with what's shown in the promo picture. And while he certainly won’t have the classic action feature of the original with the ‘flicking’ tongue, this is still a great looking figure with his distinctive colour scheme and frog-like fingers and toes. Rounding things out (and pretty much single-handedly saving the wave) is the awesome-looking Tung Lashor whose vibrant colours are going to look fantastic on collector’s shelves alongside the already released King Hiss, Rattlor and Cobra Khan (and Camo Khan, if you managed to snag one). Again, this one is for completionists only, I think. Putting that to one side, the figure itself is actually pretty nice looking, and I dig the look of the armor, but much like the Snake Armor He-Man in the previous wave, there’s definitely a feeling of “but… why?” with this one. head, and Battle Armor, Terror Claws and 200X versions already out there, but hey, that’s just me. Speaking of not being excited, it’s time for another Skeletor! For those keeping score at home, this is the SIXTH Skeletor in just 12 waves, and while I understand that he’s one of the flagship characters, I’m not sure this version is strictly necessary when we have the Wave 1 version, the reissue with the O.G. A neat inclusion, but I fully understand if some people aren’t too excited. I’m personally a big fan of the mini-comic versions, although I appreciate that they may not be to everyone’s tastes, particularly when so many figures still don’t have any versions and we already have a Roboto from Wave 3. Up next we have an interesting release in the form of a mini-comic version of Roboto, featuring orange highlights and the distinctive heart – which is capable of human emotion and compassion, and which was removed by Skeletor back in the 1983 comic, leading to Roboto going on something of a rampage which nearly resulted in the loss of Castle Grayskull. Appealing for a Sun-Man completionist I guess, but definitely a figure that’s going to be skipped by a large amount of collectors. ![]() There was previously some leaked images of the figure which show that he comes with a fairly cool looking silver eagle (which you can see a bit of in the image above), and his fairly daft looking hypnotic lollipop accessory. He’s a bit of an interesting one, being part of the original second wave of Rulers of the Sun figures that was never produced by Olmec Toys back in the 80’s. Since Wave 8 we’ve had a Rulers of the Sun figure included in every wave, so Hypno’s inclusion here should come as no surprise. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s coming: No release date has been confirmed as yet, but the figures are expected to go on sale in early 2023, likely January or February. Mattel have just dropped some info about the upcoming 12th Wave of their Masters of the Universe Origins figures, delivering something of a mixed bag in terms of fan favourites. Sony’s Kraven the Hunter gets a brutal red band trailer Įmma Frost and Tony Stark’s Wedding in X-Men #26 and Invincible Iron Man #10 gets connecting covers from Lucas Werneck ![]() Simon Spurrier and Matías Bergara’s CODA returns to BOOM! Studios with new series this September Review – Mud and Madness: Horror Stories of the Great War #1 Movie Review – Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) Review – The Incredible Hulk #1 (Marvel Comics) RBmedia to release three original Hellboy Universe Audiobooks written by Christopher Goldenĭark Horse and Mattel to publish Revelation prequel comic Masters of the Universe: Forge of Destiny ![]()
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