[Tony_Bacala]

Not done with the gallery yet, but got some shots done of a preview copy Mattel sent through. Sharing here until I get the full set done!

[Bo Ttef]

Wow. Really glad i passed on that set. A little too vintage looking for me.

[webz]

The cut of the crotch area next to exposed ball joints makes He-Man look more like a male stripper than a barbarian warrior... Need to take pics of him swinging his hips and evil-lyn and teela holding up money.

[ludovicotek]

I absolutely love MOTU. And while I like the idea of added articulation on vintage-style figures, I think the actual implementation missed the mark. The overall figure looks a little “off”.

[Tony_Bacala]

Full gallery is live:

https://news.toyark.com/2019/07/13/s...gallery-351870

[Tony_Bacala]

So, overall thoughts.

I really dig the concept, and had fun with these figs messing around. I do think some refinement could help them, but generally I dig it. Because these are basically vintage+, I'm not as concerned with everything being super perfect as far as cut lines and the like. The same way Reaction and Funkos 5 inch scale stuff is purposefully not advanced, these aren't either. They are just a tad more advanced than vintage .

So, I'm curious to see what Four Horsemen do now that they are involved. Either way, I'd definitely be down for the super core guys and gals just like this, without changes. If I'm gonna have a little nook for He-Man that isn't deep roster, these guys in this size work IMO.

[ShabbyBlue]

I much prefer the Classics figures. I just don't care for the odd proportions of this new quasi-vintage style figure, regardless of it having more articulation. I definitely won't be starting an all new collection of this scale/style after investing so much money over the years in the MOTUC line (which I consider to be the definitive He-Man toy line). I just hope we can still get a few more Classics figures, because I'd hate to see that line totally abandoned now in favor of them starting all over with a new line. It really feels like a huge step backwards to me.

[SpasticPlastic]

Picture #78. Indeed.

[Tony_Bacala]

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Originally Posted by SpasticPlastic

Picture #78. Indeed.

lol. I'm showcasing his articulation.

[WastelandAngel]

I think these are pretty cool, I may pick some up depending on the price point per figure.

[Cobra1]

In pic 77. I never noticed how much he looks like Benicio Del Toro

[OriginalFire]

Pic 78 is very Homer-Erotic lol

[Enigma2K2]

What was wrong with the MOTU Classics version?

[Autobot_Goldbug]

These will be DOA if they don't get them to general retail.
If they released these before MOTUC it might have been better received.
I'm with ShabbyBlue I have already invested heavily in MOTUC. I'm fine skipping these.
Now if they created a 1/18th scale line then I would be all in.

[Keldor]

The packaging is pure gold but I wish they would scale down these figures if they do choose to start a new line. That way, all the dioramas, playsets, beast and vehicles would be easier to pull off and cheaper to get.

[ludovicotek]

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Originally Posted by Keldor

The packaging is pure gold but I wish they would scale down these figures if they do choose to start a new line. That way, all the dioramas, playsets, beast and vehicles would be easier to pull off and cheaper to get.

But all the vintage playsets and vehicles already work perfectly with this new line.

[Tony_Bacala]

I think these would be great at retail, for like 15 bucks. Core guys. Then, as that fizzles out, if people want, go deep roster via online.

I also don't think this should replace Classics. That should continue as it is via Super7. They can and should do both.

Right now, there is no word anything Classics is stopping. It was already slowing down before this, just from normal demand etc.

My guess is with the Movie getting closer to being real, they wanted a throwback way to draw in dormant fans. However, the movie is now in time out again, so who knows.

[predaking000]

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Originally Posted by webz

The cut of the crotch area next to exposed ball joints makes He-Man look more like a male stripper than a barbarian warrior...

Much as I'd prefer not to, I can't help but think male stripper every time I look at my MOTU Classics collection. There's not much about the He-Man design that smacks of actual barbarian warrior, not when your chest 'armor' is designed to show off your nipples more than to stop an axe, and when you're exposing that much skin while running around in furry boots and skimpy loincloth.

A lot of costumes/uniforms from the comics and toons of my childhood have not aged well.

However, I think this updating of the classic toy design is a nifty idea, as far as lighting up my nostalgia.

[Super Joe]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keldor

I wish they would scale down these figures if they do choose to start a new line. That way, all the dioramas, playsets, beast and vehicles would be easier

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Originally Posted by Autobot_Goldbug

I'm with ShabbyBlue I have already invested heavily in MOTUC. I'm fine skipping these. Now if they created a 1/18th scale line then I would be all in.

Anyone at Comic Con please show this to Mattel. We never had a super articulated 3.75 inch figure ever in He-Man's near 40 years. We had 3.75" retro, 5.5" vintage, and 6" classics. Maybe Mattel can add a new 3.75" line with the new movie (and make as much money as its Jurassic World line). Heck you can even reuse a few molds of that line. Kids really love that line already and really love that scale.

[Super Joe]

Quote:

Originally Posted by webz

Looks more like a male stripper than a barbarian warrior... Need to take pics of him swinging his hips and evil-lyn and teela holding up money.

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Originally Posted by predaking000

Can't help but think male stripper every time I look at my MOTU Classics. There's not much about the He-Man design that smacks of actual barbarian warrior, not when your chest 'armor' is designed to show off your nipples

Sexy 6" figures (with 6 packs) could make for a better 3.75" toyline instead. Finally, it'll be less stripper. Instead, it can be a more wider variety of MoTU characters on Brachiasauruses, Jabba Barges, Flaggs, and what can be thee most epic Eternia Playset that ever was! A true wide variety of toys. Millions of kids who will especially enjoy this; are the millions who can mix it with their already established Jurassic World toys. Unless y'all prefer more sexy 6" stripper figures of this,

[manic mailman]

im all in. i hope they crank the whole vintage line out plus mini comic and filmation characters

[benvoliothefirs]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShabbyBlue

I much prefer the Classics figures. I just don't care for the odd proportions of this new quasi-vintage style figure, regardless of it having more articulation. I definitely won't be starting an all new collection of this scale/style after investing so much money over the years in the MOTUC line (which I consider to be the definitive He-Man toy line). I just hope we can still get a few more Classics figures, because I'd hate to see that line totally abandoned now in favor of them starting all over with a new line. It really feels like a huge step backwards to me.

Quoted for truth. 100% what you said.

[Newton Gimmick]

Quote:

Originally Posted by OriginalFire

Pic 78 is very Homer-Erotic lol

[webz]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super Joe

Anyone at Comic Con please show this to Mattel. We never had a super articulated 3.75 inch figure ever in He-Man's near 40 years. We had 3.75" retro, 5.5" vintage, and 6" classics. Maybe Mattel can add a new 3.75" line with the new movie (and make as much money as its Jurassic World line). Heck you can even reuse a few molds of that line. Kids really love that line already and really love that scale.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super Joe

Sexy 6" figures (with 6 packs) could make for a better 3.75" toyline instead. Finally, it'll be less stripper. Instead, it can be a more wider variety of MoTU characters on Brachiasauruses, Jabba Barges, Flaggs, and what can be thee most epic Eternia Playset that ever was! A true wide variety of toys. Millions of kids who will especially enjoy this; are the millions who can mix it with their already established Jurassic World toys. Unless y'all prefer more sexy 6" stripper figures of this,

I don't see ANY correlation between JP and MOTU. Even the few dino-related vehicles were robotic dinosaurs. Nothing would be swappable. Also "millions of kids" might be quite the exaggeration. 3.75" figures are now the exception rather than the rule. With a line as dependent on character personality and functionality, 5" or 6" seems to be a more credible size. Kids like to cross-over their toys. A 5" He-Man figure can fit in a Batmobile AND still ride your Legacy Brachiosaurus. A kid isn't going to care about scale. 5 or 6" MOTU fit with Marvel Legends, DC figures, wrestling, TMNT, pokemon, and 80% of other toy lines released or pending. 3.75 only has a few Fortnite figures. Most stores I've seen lately have phased out the Vintage Starwars figures in favor of two rows of The Black Series 6". Most kids don't have access to Boss Fight or any of the Kickstarter 3.75" brands.