Mattel MOTU 2023 News Discussion & Chat

Comedian · 02-10-2023, 04:51 AM

I’m not saying toyguru is correct. I do find it concerning that many Walmarts are removing motu sections, wave 12 of origins has yet to go up for preorder in the U.S. along with the next wave of multiverse. Now a figure that seemed to be a retail release is now being repurposed as a “mattel creations “ exclusive.

At the very least I’m thankful mattel still will release motu on creations. I just hope we get news soon from mattel on what to expect.

By the way….is he-man.org down for good? The site has been down for a couple weeks now.

Harbinger · 02-10-2023, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Comedian

I’m not saying toyguru is correct. I do find it concerning that many Walmarts are removing motu sections, wave 12 of origins has yet to go up for preorder in the U.S. along with the next wave of multiverse. Now a figure that seemed to be a retail release is now being repurposed as a “mattel creations “ exclusive.

At the very least I’m thankful mattel still will release motu on creations. I just hope we get news soon from mattel on what to expect.

By the way….is he-man.org down for good? The site has been down for a couple weeks now.

Ive almost NEVER seen motu other than origins at walmart. One or twice a couple in my area may have stocked a wave or two but most just sat on battle cats and skelegods. And ya this unworthy of a deluxe fig thats supposed to have been a mass release now is a bs exclusive! Yah future for motu masterverse not lookin good. Sad too because it was one of the few toylines that was worth buying.

Cyclopswc · 02-10-2023, 07:11 AM

I really need to watch Revelation.

Comedian · 02-10-2023, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyclopswc

I really need to watch Revelation.

It’s not bad. I liked it. I actually liked the CGI cartoon more.

IzzyTipsy · 02-10-2023, 12:42 PM

Why wouldn't this be a regular release?

Is Mattel pulling Masterverse and Origins due to how bad they are rotting at Target and Walmart?

80sforged · 02-10-2023, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by IzzyTipsy

Why wouldn't this be a regular release?

Is Mattel pulling Masterverse and Origins due to how bad they are rotting at Target and Walmart?

Some figures are peg warming at my nearest Target, but not all. Most of recent wave is wiped out save for a couple Frosta's and a Sorceress Evil Lyn.

They are currently rich with Two-Bad's and King Grayskulls still. Never saw the wave w/ NE Zodac in store, I wanted to double dip on NE Stratos and Zodac to get NE and classiv flavors.

The nearest Walmart for some weird reason has nothing but Wave 2's.

Zigerlion · 02-10-2023, 06:54 PM

That torso isn't shaped right...

EvilMonkeyPope · 02-10-2023, 07:38 PM

Whenever I try to add my shipping address to my Mattel Creations account, the screen darkens but nothing else happens. I can't input anything. It does this on both Firefox & Edge. (The confirmation email from tech support came in completely blank too.) How can this be fixed?

BB Shockwave · 02-13-2023, 05:15 PM

By the power of steroids, I have the biceps! LOL can't believe they turned this stupid design into a toy. But kudos to them actually somehow managing to do the magically floating shoulderpads right, and for using real fabric for the cape and loincloth. It just... seeing this dumb design still reminds me what a terrible trainwreck this show was.
Knowing Mattel, they might even make... Beast-Dog, or whatever he turned into, as a toy.

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Originally Posted by 80sforged

Some figures are peg warming at my nearest Target, but not all. Most of recent wave is wiped out save for a couple Frosta's and a Sorceress Evil Lyn.

They are currently rich with Two-Bad's and King Grayskulls still. Never saw the wave w/ NE Zodac in store, I wanted to double dip on NE Stratos and Zodac to get NE and classiv flavors.

The nearest Walmart for some weird reason has nothing but Wave 2's.

In Hungary, Half-Price was full of classic style Teela. Like, 5 or more. Though I am assuming those guys buy in bulk, as they also had 5 Legacy Blitzwings (ironic as that toy never showed up anywhere else).

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Originally Posted by Comedian

It’s not bad. I liked it. I actually liked the CGI cartoon more.

I vastly prefer the 2021 Netflix show to Revelation. Only bought Moss-Man from the latter, as he is a good stand in for the 2002 one among my 2002 figures.
I do hope they make at least a few more Masterverse toys of the 2021 characters too. Especially Teela and Evil-Lyn and Krass.

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Originally Posted by Comedian

I’m not saying toyguru is correct. I do find it concerning that many Walmarts are removing motu sections, wave 12 of origins has yet to go up for preorder in the U.S. along with the next wave of multiverse. Now a figure that seemed to be a retail release is now being repurposed as a “mattel creations “ exclusive.

At the very least I’m thankful mattel still will release motu on creations. I just hope we get news soon from mattel on what to expect.

By the way….is he-man.org down for good? The site has been down for a couple weeks now.

I suspect, same as the Allspark does every few years, the site is fishing for donations. First it was the toy section to go, they promised it would be back but that was like half a year ago... now the forums are down too. I suspect it will be down until enough people send money to the owner to start to bother.
I have moved on to Planeteternia a while ago. Yes, it is in german, but in these days of google translate actually working fine, should not be a problem even to those who do not speak the language. They have a super detailed database about every toy and series.
https://www.planeteternia.de/cgi-bin/index.pl?sprID=1

EvilMonkeyPope · 02-14-2023, 10:52 AM

They made me solve two captcha before I could checkout, but at least they fixed my address issue.

Comedian · 02-14-2023, 02:20 PM

I missed all those origins that were a surprise. Unreal.

80sforged · 02-14-2023, 04:15 PM

And she is still up. Well explains the smooth sailing I had getting her at noon. It was a divisive character I guess.

Comedian · 02-14-2023, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 80sforged

And she is still up. Well explains the smooth sailing I had getting her at noon. It was a devicive character I guess.

Origins is the king of motu right now. I think that is the biggest reason.

Sean C · 02-15-2023, 03:11 PM

Origins Wave 13 photos out there.
One good new 200X figure, one mediocre repaint/kitbash (WHY YOU MAD, NINJA?) and 2 snake-fails. Just because vintage mattel considered plopping snake heads on Horde Troopers doesn't mean anyone has to. Enough with the Teelas. Make Marlena, Catra, any other female.

Harbinger · 02-15-2023, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean C

Origins Wave 13 photos out there.
One good new 200X figure, one mediocre repaint/kitbash (WHY YOU MAD, NINJA?) and 2 snake-fails. Just because vintage mattel considered plopping snake heads on Horde Troopers doesn't mean anyone has to. Enough with the Teelas. Make Marlena, Catra, any other female.

Pics?

firmpulse · 02-16-2023, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Comedian

It’s not bad. I liked it. I actually liked the CGI cartoon more.

The CGI show concept, plot and story is very very good. I was surprised by how much I liked it. Damn sure more interesting than Revelation. The first half of Rev wasn't bad. In fact it had me looking forward to the second half. However, the second half was an advanced study in Bedshittery.

K Dubious · 02-16-2023, 10:44 AM

I know that I am easily entertained, but I enjoyed revelation beginning to end. The only part I didn't like was Dark-Lynn offing Panthor. I like that she turned on Skelly and showed how evil she really is despite the handful of redeeming qualities she showed along the way.

I need to give the CGI one a go, but even if I enjoy it more than revelations I don't think it will change my opinion on that show.

Harbinger · 02-16-2023, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by K Dubious

I know that I am easily entertained, but I enjoyed revelation beginning to end. The only part I didn't like was Dark-Lynn offing Panthor. I like that she turned on Skelly and showed how evil she really is despite the handful of redeeming qualities she showed along the way.

I need to give the CGI one a go, but even if I enjoy it more than revelations I don't think it will change my opinion on that show.

I just wonder how RAM MA’AM made it through the censors haha. I hate the stylized look.

Sean C · 02-16-2023, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Harbinger

Pics?

I didn't want to link to a rival site, but...

https://toynewsi.com/241-46235

Harbinger · 02-16-2023, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean C

I didn't want to link to a rival site, but...

https://toynewsi.com/241-46235

Thanks i appreciate it. Its good to see slamurai being made. Hopefully he gets the masterverse treatment. I have the classics set and i love that fig!

Lionheart · 02-16-2023, 02:14 PM

As far as I'm concerned with Origins, Point Dread has been teased, but apart from that I only want Moss Man and Skreech and I'm done (maybe if they make the movie characters...).

Tony_Bacala · 03-20-2023, 09:10 AM

A ton of new stuff up today:

Masters of the Universe Fall 2023 Catalog

ShabbyBlue · 03-20-2023, 09:11 AM

But..but....Toyguru said the line is canceled as of April!

He couldn't have been WRONG....could he???

Comedian · 03-20-2023, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ShabbyBlue

But..but....Toyguru said the line is canceled as of April!

He couldn't have been WRONG....could he???

He was either way off, or this is the last of it. I some how doubt that though.

SuperWeird · 03-20-2023, 10:27 AM

I'll take that flocked Mossman and that Snake Mountain, thanks.

02-10-2023, 05:31 AM	#27
Harbinger Overlord of Evil Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lost Ruins. Posts: 15,134	Quote: Originally Posted by Comedian I’m not saying toyguru is correct. I do find it concerning that many Walmarts are removing motu sections, wave 12 of origins has yet to go up for preorder in the U.S. along with the next wave of multiverse. Now a figure that seemed to be a retail release is now being repurposed as a “mattel creations “ exclusive. At the very least I’m thankful mattel still will release motu on creations. I just hope we get news soon from mattel on what to expect. By the way….is he-man.org down for good? The site has been down for a couple weeks now. Ive almost NEVER seen motu other than origins at walmart. One or twice a couple in my area may have stocked a wave or two but most just sat on battle cats and skelegods. And ya this unworthy of a deluxe fig thats supposed to have been a mass release now is a bs exclusive! Yah future for motu masterverse not lookin good. Sad too because it was one of the few toylines that was worth buying. __________________

02-10-2023, 07:38 PM	#33
EvilMonkeyPope Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 1,301	Whenever I try to add my shipping address to my Mattel Creations account, the screen darkens but nothing else happens. I can't input anything. It does this on both Firefox & Edge. (The confirmation email from tech support came in completely blank too.) How can this be fixed? __________________ I'm almost clever!

02-13-2023, 05:15 PM	#34
BB Shockwave Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 147	By the power of steroids, I have the biceps! LOL can't believe they turned this stupid design into a toy. But kudos to them actually somehow managing to do the magically floating shoulderpads right, and for using real fabric for the cape and loincloth. It just... seeing this dumb design still reminds me what a terrible trainwreck this show was. Knowing Mattel, they might even make... Beast-Dog, or whatever he turned into, as a toy. Quote: Originally Posted by 80sforged Some figures are peg warming at my nearest Target, but not all. Most of recent wave is wiped out save for a couple Frosta's and a Sorceress Evil Lyn. They are currently rich with Two-Bad's and King Grayskulls still. Never saw the wave w/ NE Zodac in store, I wanted to double dip on NE Stratos and Zodac to get NE and classiv flavors. The nearest Walmart for some weird reason has nothing but Wave 2's. In Hungary, Half-Price was full of classic style Teela. Like, 5 or more. Though I am assuming those guys buy in bulk, as they also had 5 Legacy Blitzwings (ironic as that toy never showed up anywhere else). Quote: Originally Posted by Comedian It’s not bad. I liked it. I actually liked the CGI cartoon more. I vastly prefer the 2021 Netflix show to Revelation. Only bought Moss-Man from the latter, as he is a good stand in for the 2002 one among my 2002 figures. I do hope they make at least a few more Masterverse toys of the 2021 characters too. Especially Teela and Evil-Lyn and Krass. Quote: Originally Posted by Comedian I’m not saying toyguru is correct. I do find it concerning that many Walmarts are removing motu sections, wave 12 of origins has yet to go up for preorder in the U.S. along with the next wave of multiverse. Now a figure that seemed to be a retail release is now being repurposed as a “mattel creations “ exclusive. At the very least I’m thankful mattel still will release motu on creations. I just hope we get news soon from mattel on what to expect. By the way….is he-man.org down for good? The site has been down for a couple weeks now. I suspect, same as the Allspark does every few years, the site is fishing for donations. First it was the toy section to go, they promised it would be back but that was like half a year ago... now the forums are down too. I suspect it will be down until enough people send money to the owner to start to bother. I have moved on to Planeteternia a while ago. Yes, it is in german, but in these days of google translate actually working fine, should not be a problem even to those who do not speak the language. They have a super detailed database about every toy and series. https://www.planeteternia.de/cgi-bin/index.pl?sprID=1 Last edited by BB Shockwave; 02-13-2023 at 05:22 PM..

02-14-2023, 10:52 AM	#35
EvilMonkeyPope Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 1,301	They made me solve two captcha before I could checkout, but at least they fixed my address issue. __________________ I'm almost clever!

02-14-2023, 04:15 PM	#37
80sforged Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 465	And she is still up. Well explains the smooth sailing I had getting her at noon. It was a divisive character I guess. Last edited by 80sforged; 02-14-2023 at 10:14 PM..

02-10-2023, 07:11 AM	#28
Cyclopswc Mobile, Agile, Hostile Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: VA Posts: 2,814	I really need to watch Revelation.