Pre-orders have gone live for a new book called The Toys of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. This massive hardcover book contains over 700 pages of photos and history of the Masters of the Universe and Princess of Power toy lines. It will contain a number of new photos, interviews, and commentary from the peopel who brought these toys to life. The book is a joint venture between Val Staples, who you may know from He-Man.org and Power-Con, and Dan Eardly, better known to fans as Pixel Dan. The Toys of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is scheduled for release on November 24th. It is priced at $59.99 and can be pre-ordered via Amazon.com.
A massive, 700-plus-page, full-color hardcover chronicling the quintessential toys of He-Man, She-Ra, and the other Masters of the Universe!
In the 1980s, the Masters of the Universe toy lines shook the world of children’s entertainment to its foundations. Now, YouTube influencer “Pixel Dan” Eardley and He-Man historian Val Staples have worked with fans worldwide to cultivate this incredible volume that contains in-depth overviews of every item in several complete toy lines, including: 1982’s Masters of the Universe, 1985’s Princess of Power, 1989’s He-Man, 2002’s Masters of the Universe relaunch, and 2008’s Masters of the Universe Classics! In addition to expertly-researched documentation of the toys’ development and unique variants, each entry also includes photographic reference of the heroic figures and playsets from decades of development. This phenomenal tome also features never-before-seen interviews and designer commentary from the toys’ creators, offering keen insights into the genesis of a product that inspired millions of young imaginations.
With over 700 pages of lovingly assembled content, this compendium is the perfect addition to any Masters of the Universe fan’s collection. By the power of Grayskull, you have the power!