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d*r*j*

31st December 2009, 03:30 PM

YAY!! :) My Scare Glow and He-Man reissue arrived today!! Finally!!

Absolutely loooove SG!! He-Man looks great, but I've already got the original. I gotta say, after first impressions, I actually prefer the paint job and glossy skin on the original. The reissue seems very flat and 2D. That's just from looking through the packaging though! I'm sure he'll look better when I free him!

Yeah, I got mine yesterday.

Scareglow is the best, it was inevitable, I love the vintage figure and was really excited by this guy. Mine came with great joints and all accessories.

He-Man is also great.
The eyebrows are a little more raised, sharp and angled than my first issue... not sure if I like it. Little niggle aside the quality of this figure is beyond expectations, great joints and paint!

TheFallen

31st December 2009, 04:29 PM

It looks like I won't be getting Scareglow this year :(

Gutsman Heavy

31st December 2009, 06:01 PM

Picked up Scareglow and He-man from Robzy, they are awesome!

loophole

31st December 2009, 09:09 PM

pics?

Robzy

1st January 2010, 02:00 PM

It looks like I won't be getting Scareglow this year :(
That sux :(

pics?
When I get my camera up and running again I will be doing some extensive shots of all my MOTUC and Ghostbusters figs to date!

TheFallen

1st January 2010, 02:28 PM

Pixel Dan has a video review of Battle Cat (http://www.he-man.org/forums/boards/showthread.php?t=182107)

All I can say is WOW!!

Sky Shadow

1st January 2010, 02:49 PM

Pixel Dan has a video review of Battle Cat (http://www.he-man.org/forums/boards/showthread.php?t=182107)

All I can say is WOW!!

That guy annoys the crap out of me. I always have to turn the volume right down to zero on his reviews. At least the toy looks good though.

TheFallen

1st January 2010, 04:00 PM

I only have a crappy phone pic, but here is my collection so far

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/TheFallenTonyStone/05122009070.jpg

Gutsman Heavy

2nd January 2010, 10:07 PM

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/5666/pb180090.jpg
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/3117/pb180091.jpg
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/9092/pb180092.jpg

My collection! Man I love this line so much, makes me wish I was into Masters as a child.

TheFallen

2nd January 2010, 11:04 PM

Are you collecting them all, Gutsman, or just Cherry Picking?

I only ask because you don't have all the releases

Gutsman Heavy

2nd January 2010, 11:13 PM

Cherry picking, I've got all I've wanted that has been released so far (bar Faker), just waiting on Skelly reissue to arrive.

TheFallen

5th January 2010, 12:35 AM

Scareglow finally arrived today, yay for me :)

Gutsman Heavy

6th January 2010, 12:59 PM

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs237.snc3/22474_237569704843_57309659843_3087102_2643318_n.j pg
FUZZY MONKEY! (http://www.toyark.com/news/masters-of-the-universe-toy-news-10/motu-classics-moss-man-images-revealed-2191/)

TheFallen

6th January 2010, 05:23 PM

Not as good as the SDCC prototype but I don't mind it

Also, there will be two SDCC exclusives this year. The first one will be revealed at the MOTU art show

Robzy

7th January 2010, 08:44 PM

I like Moss Man - they did a great job with the flocking! Panthor may be good after all!

Sky Shadow

8th January 2010, 09:48 AM

I like Moss Man - they did a great job with the flocking! Panthor may be good after all!

Except that the &@%!^*#$ aren't flocking Panthor. Becasue they claim that at San Diego, more people wanted him unflocked. (Which is an out and out lie according to the film footage and the people who were actually there. Matty just can't be arsed flocking him.) :(

Gutsman Heavy

8th January 2010, 02:46 PM

Fuzzywuzzy mans colours aren't final, and there will be a variant one without flocked ears.

The_Damned

8th January 2010, 05:52 PM

where is a good online store to get Motu reissues?

Sky Shadow

8th January 2010, 06:28 PM

where is a good online store to get Motu reissues?

:confused: You mean the Commemorative ones from 2000-2001? Or do you mean the current MOTU Classics, (which are more reimaginings than reissues)? Either way, eBay is sadly one of your best bets (unless you're looking at future MOTU Classic releases, in which case you should get them from http://www.mattycollector.com - Adora, Battle-Armour He-Man and Beast Man are out next week.)

Eruntalon

8th January 2010, 06:57 PM

Just out of curiosity and off topic, is there much of a market these days for the original line of MOTU figures? I have my entire collection in the attic somewhere.

TheFallen

9th January 2010, 11:15 AM

The SDCC exclusive will not be revealed today.......

But they May figure will be :)

TheFallen

9th January 2010, 01:16 PM

To pass by the time until the May figure reveal, here are some new Trap Jaw pics

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=1332&stc=1&d=1263003299

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=1333&stc=1&d=1263003299

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=1334&stc=1&d=1263003299

Possibly the best figure in the line so far

TheFallen

9th January 2010, 02:02 PM

Optikk from NA is the new figure for May

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=1335&stc=1&d=1263006112http://

Sky Shadow

9th January 2010, 03:04 PM

Optikk from NA is the new figure for May

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=1335&stc=1&d=1263006112http://

Yeah. My frakking gods, he's so awesome. I'll take as many New Adventures toys with Classics body builds as they're willing to make. :cool:

TheFallen

9th January 2010, 05:44 PM

Mo-Larr from the Robot Chicken sketch will be one of the SDCC exclusives this year

loophole

9th January 2010, 05:55 PM

Mo-Larr from the Robot Chicken sketch will be one of the SDCC exclusives this year

lol thats gold i would almost be tempted to try and get that one :D

Gutsman Heavy

9th January 2010, 06:14 PM

Mo-Larr from the Robot Chicken sketch will be one of the SDCC exclusives this year

lord help you if you're joking!

TheFallen

9th January 2010, 06:32 PM

It has all but been confirmed.

Mo-Larr is coming :)

Sky Shadow

9th January 2010, 06:42 PM

It has all but been confirmed.

Mo-Larr is coming :)

Mmm, sure he is - I'll believe it when I see it. Actually, I won't even believe it then. :p

TheFallen

9th January 2010, 06:54 PM

Apparantly the Robot Chicken guys were at the art show for the reveal.

If I find out anything else I will post it here :)

TheFallen

9th January 2010, 10:34 PM

Better pics of the figures thanks to Action Figure Insider (http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/main/new-motuc-gallery1988)

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=1337&stc=1&d=1263036826

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=1338&stc=1&d=1263036826

Clink the above link for more, including Evil Lyn with all her accessories

Sky Shadow

10th January 2010, 10:21 AM

I just remembered that one of the recent Mattel trademarks was Oo-Larr. In the ridiculous event that Raider's right, does that mean the geniuses at Mattel couldn't even spell Mo-Larr, or was just that the closest thing they could get to a trademark of a name already potentially owned by the Cartoon Network?

TheFallen

10th January 2010, 11:11 AM

Rumour has it that the Trademark for Oo-Larr was infact a mistake and that is why the Mo-Larr figure could not be revealed at the art show

You may still not want to believe me but here are the facts so far;

Mattel applied for the trademark of Oo-Larr (which could have been a mistake as they wanted Mo-Larr)

One of the SDCC exclusives was said to be a 'Celebrity Figure" by Toy Guru himself

The figure shown on Friday will be one of two MOTUC SDCC items. This one is more of a celebrity figure for fans. The other MOTUC figure will be revealed in April along with the rest of Mattel's SDCC items!

TG

Sky Shadow

10th January 2010, 02:17 PM

You may still not want to believe me but here are the facts so far;

It's not a matter of not believing you - you don't know for sure yourself - it's that it's such a hilariously insane idea for a commercially produced toy - even an exclusive.

Which means - judging by some of Matty's decisions over the past couple of years (using Digital River, getting subscribers to paying twice to ship subscription toys at the same time as regular ones, not flocking Panthor, toys selling out in an hour etc. etc.) - it's probably 100% true. :)

Robzy

12th January 2010, 05:22 PM

Maybe it's a French character called "Oo-Larr Larr" :D

Optikk Looks great!

TheDirtyDigger

12th January 2010, 10:11 PM

Missus just got back from Singapore with here friend's now grown son's vintage MOTU collection. I've scored about 2 dozen figs, Snake Mountain, Castle Grayskull and some vehicles. Average condition.

Robzy

13th January 2010, 06:55 PM

foor

13th January 2010, 09:56 PM

Just received my Classics Goddess, King Randor & Reissue Skeletor figures, as well as my Ghostbusters Winston & Big Egon! It's like a belated Christmas/Birthday plastic bonanza!!

I'm so excited right now... all these figures look truly AMAZING!! :eek::eek:

Cool Robzy. Is this from the slow default mail? Man I only JUST got my Scareglow and reissue He-Man yesterday. Must have travelled halfway around the world...

Maybe it won't be so bad to do express next time.

TheFallen

13th January 2010, 10:25 PM

Just received my Classics Goddess, King Randor & Reissue Skeletor figures, as well as my Ghostbusters Winston & Big Egon! It's like a belated Christmas/Birthday plastic bonanza!!

I'm so excited right now... all these figures look truly AMAZING!! :eek::eek:

Sweet, I must be getting mine tomorrow then. Well atleast I hope so :)

TheFallen

16th January 2010, 12:47 AM

Adora, Battle Armour He-Man and Beastman will be on sale tonight (3:30am if your in Adelaide) on mattycollector.com

What a shill I am :)

Robzy

16th January 2010, 04:17 AM

Geez - that was actually pretty hard ordering Adora and BA He-man!

Can't wait til next month... :eek::(

TheFallen

16th January 2010, 10:47 AM

It all went well for me. Got my Beauties, Beasts and Battle Armours :)

Are there any of the Adelaide guys MOC collectors aswell?
I have started a MOC collection aswell as my loose collection and I want to get these (http://www.zoloworld.com/html/motuc_style_protective_case.html) but I would prefer a group order

Robzy

16th January 2010, 10:52 AM

Are there any of the Adelaide guys MOC collectors aswell?
I have started a MOC collection aswell as my loose collection and I want to get these (http://www.zoloworld.com/html/motuc_style_protective_case.html) but I would prefer a group orderNot really - I still haven't opened my Reissues He-man & Skeletor yet, but that probably has more to do with dulled enthusiasm (because I've already got both figs) and a trip to Melbourne. I will probably end up opening them soon - my 2nd He-man will ride Battle Cat permanently (Skeletor will be on Panthor)!

TheFallen

16th January 2010, 11:39 AM

I will have to make an order in March during the (at the moment) slow month for myself then.

So what is everyone buying in February?

I will get 3 Trap Jaws (1 comes in my sub), 2 Battle Cats and 1 Man-At-Arms. I might get a set of Stands but I would rather save them for the aforementioned slow month in March

Gutsman Heavy

17th January 2010, 12:42 PM

I'll be getting Kombat Kitten & Swiss Army-arm, not a fan of doubling up.

Robzy

18th January 2010, 10:54 PM

I'll probably get another MAA to go with my original Pornstach!

I **HOPE** I can get my hands on BC, TJ and a couple of sets of stands!

TheFallen

21st January 2010, 09:53 AM

Robzy

21st January 2010, 07:44 PM

My Randor, Goddess, Reissue Skeletor and Wintson all arrived on Tuesday :D

I piggybacked on someone elses priority postage to Australia so Adora, Beastman and BA He-Man should be here early next week
:eek::eek: Well, you're lucky... I guess you'll be making up for the fact Dec's orders took so long to arrive by having Jan's here so soon! :)

Gutsman Heavy

25th January 2010, 04:17 PM

Got my Skelly thanks to Robzy, very cool. I like how the swords combine, nifty I just wish they stayed together better.

Robzy

25th January 2010, 08:46 PM

I like how the swords combine, nifty I just wish they stayed together better. Yeah - they never quite got that right on the Classics!

TheFallen

26th January 2010, 12:38 AM

My sub Randor arrived today. And My Adora, BA and Beastman should be here Wednesday/Thursday

Anyone making a Skeletor order? I will be because my Son wants one now :)

loophole

26th January 2010, 10:22 AM

Anyone making a Skeletor order? I will be because my Son wants one now :)

Hey Raider if your doing an order for Skeletor would i be able to join in on it?

TheFallen

26th January 2010, 11:13 AM

Yeah no prob Loop. I'll pick up an extra one for you. I get slow postage so I hope you don't mind the wait :)

loophole

26th January 2010, 11:15 AM

Yeah no prob Loop. I'll pick up an extra one for you. I get slow postage so I hope you don't mind the wait :)

nope i dont mind, just let me know when you want to be hit up with some $$$$ for it

TheFallen

26th January 2010, 01:44 PM

Well we will have to definitely have a meet around the end of Feb when they finally arrive here. We can organise payment then. It should work out to about $25usd

TheFallen

27th January 2010, 10:49 AM

For anyone who has a 2009 Subscription. Do not panic if you get a subscription cancellation email

From Mattycollector.com Facebook page

Regarding the emails you've been receiving advising that your subscriptions are cancelled, we just verified with Digital River that they are NOT CANCELLED. What's happening is that because the 2009 (not 2010) subscription shipments have ended internally at DR, it triggered a notification to go out. They're working to disable this notification now.

Robzy

27th January 2010, 03:31 PM

Man, how many more screw ups are Analog River going to make????? :rolleyes:

TheFallen

28th January 2010, 09:54 AM

Skeletor is still available. If I knew this would happen I wouldn't have had to set my alarm for 3:20am :)

But you can never work in absolutes with MOTUC

Loophole, I have your Skeletor ordered. Infact it was the easiest order I have ever done. Maybe matty should do split releases every month

Robzy

28th January 2010, 10:55 AM

Maybe matty should do split releases every month+1

I'm seriously concerned that I will not be able to get my order for Trap Jaw (& Kronis) and Battle Cat through in time! :(

The Adora scenario has created doubt!

Sky Shadow

28th January 2010, 12:04 PM

I'm seriously concerned that I will not be able to get my order for Trap Jaw (& Kronis) and Battle Cat through in time! :(

The Adora scenario has created doubt!

This is going to be another easy sleeping-in month for me. I already have Skeletor and Man-At-Arms, my subscription takes care of Trap Jaw and Wun-Dar and I don't want Battle Cat or the diorama stands.

Robzy

28th January 2010, 01:11 PM

I don't want Battle Cat :eek:

Sky Shadow

28th January 2010, 03:04 PM

:eek:

I had a Panthor as a kid, but I've never wanted a Battle Cat. I don't want a He-Man either, so it's not like I need Battle Cat to go with him. (There are only five MOTUClassics of any sort that I haven't bought so far, and three of those are He-Man, Battle Armor He-Man and King Grayskull - they just don't interest me. I'd buy a New Adventures He-Man, though.)

Robzy

31st January 2010, 05:24 PM

Fair enough! :)

Personally I can't wait for all of Feb's figures... including the stands. I even have a friend, who doesn't collect MOTUC, who is absolutely beside himself with anticipation for Battle Cat. He only bought the reissue of He-man so that he could put him on BC... no other reason at all.

Vector Sigma 13

31st January 2010, 10:24 PM

Robzy

31st January 2010, 11:33 PM

Oh- and is it just me or is Battle Cats voice done by the same guy who does Seaspray?Sure is! It's Alan Oppenheimer... MOTU only had something like 4 voice actors, so they all did multiple roles. Along with Battle Cat, Oppenheimer voiced Skeletor, Mer-Man and Man-at-arms amongst others. On Transformers he did Seaspray (in his Mer-Man voice) as well as Warpath and Beachcomber! Pretty cool if you ask me! :cool:

Incidentally, he also voiced Falkor from The Never-Ending Story! He was pretty proficient in the 80s!

Sky Shadow

31st January 2010, 11:35 PM

I watched the He-Man/ She-Ra "Secret of the Sword" last night on you tube. Havent seen this since i dont know when and quite enjoyed it.

I might watch this thread a little more now, might even pick up some figures!
Oh- and is it just me or is Battle Cats voice done by the same guy who does Seaspray?

It's not just you - Battle Cat and Seaspray are both Allan Oppenheimer. But for some real Seasprayity you really need to watch an episode featuring Mer-Man - Oppenheimer does the exact same gargling voice for both aquatic characters.

Secret of the Sword is one of my two favourite cartoon movies ever. (It's probably not a stretch to guess what the other one is.)

Robzy

31st January 2010, 11:46 PM

Beat you to it Sky Shadow :p

Vector Sigma 13

1st February 2010, 09:18 AM

Now now- theres plenty of me to go around!:p

griffin

1st February 2010, 02:26 PM

Got me some classic MOTU lovin at Nexus on the weekend. A lot of figures there were missing accessories, or I wasn't sure if they were complete, but found one that I took a chance on because its gimmick was working, and was only $20 - Mosquitor (http://www.he-man.org/collecting/toy.php?id=1282).
The 'blood' gimmick would have made this one a popular one for the kiddies when it was released...

Starting to get the urge again to get the figures I'm missing (had an obsessive splurge beginning of 2008, and with this one, I'm now only missing 19 of the first 70 figures - and I really want some of the playsets, but I'd better not with BotCon approaching... :( ).

Robzy

1st February 2010, 04:04 PM

Hey Griff, that's a really good price for Mosquitor!! :eek: His asking price is usually pretty high because he's a pretty popular figure (due to the gimmick). Nice score!

I too have been buying many of the vintage figures lately. I picked up a complete original Castle Grayskull for only $80 a few weeks ago (I don't think the guy knew what he was selling, since I know a store here in SA that is selling just the Castle Grayskull box for $150! Again, that's JUST the box!) :eek:

That artwork is where the real money is... which is why some of the mini-comics I need to complete my set cost anywhere from $50-100! :(

Vector Sigma 13

1st February 2010, 09:30 PM

Ive seen a lot of original figures on ebay quite cheap- how easy is it to find accessories? Are they worth it?

Dont tell me i have to rummage through a sqillion boxes at the toyfair! lol

TheFallen

2nd February 2010, 12:14 AM

I forgot to mention my acquisitions

Adora, Battle Armour He-Man and Beastman have arrived :)

TheFallen

2nd February 2010, 01:05 AM

Anyone in Adelaide interested in doing a group order each month to take advantage of the priority postage?

Robzy

2nd February 2010, 01:36 PM

I've looked in to it in the past, but it seems really expensive, which is why I've always just gone with the slower one. I suppose if a few of us are doing it... What's the difference in price, usually?

Maybe we should have a chat about it at the Meet-up this Sunday! :)

TheFallen

3rd February 2010, 12:28 AM

I believe it is $55 for 6 figures so it works out close to the same as slow postage (for each of us) but gets here quicker

EDIT: Here is the shipping costs per figure ordered

Costs are in $USD

No. - UPS - Slow Post
1 - $50.55 - $9.95
2 - $50.55 - $9.95
3 - $50.55 - $15.55
4 - $50.55 - $22.10
5 - $50.55 - $28.44
6 - $50.55 - $34.90
7 - $71.05 - $41.40
8 - $76.75 - $48.15
9 - $87.50 - $54.65
10 - $87.75 - $61.10

Robzy

3rd February 2010, 12:11 PM

That's what I figured. I know that (by using slow mail) single figures, even when bought in bulk as I do, end up being around US$30 each... mainly cos I usually only get about 3-4 a month.

But this may be worthwhile, if we're getting up to 6 as a group! Feb might be nuts, but definitely after that...

Robzy

6th February 2010, 12:41 AM

Stratos to be re-released! (http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=13&itemid=15395)

Looks like all those people who missed out on certain figures originally can relax... seems they're all getting re-released!

TheFallen

6th February 2010, 11:15 AM

I actually thought Stratos would be the last one offered again, well him and Zodac

I will pick one up to have MOC. Which means if we do go ahead for the priority mail group orders as of March, I am in for a Moss Man and a Stratos. I might make a tentative list for now and see how we go

Raider
Moss Man x 1
Stratos x 1

Robzy

6th February 2010, 12:50 PM

I will only by another Stratos if they fix his wings this time. I'm really curious to see if Matty will do that, or if they'll just do a lazy re-release...

primatives

7th February 2010, 12:23 PM

has anyone got the DVD's of the this? any good im waiting for mine to come from the US. NOT the new adventures just MOTU new series thanks.

TheFallen

7th February 2010, 06:02 PM

You mean the 200x series?

I have got it. It is really good. There are some great episodes and some not so great but overall it is better than the filmation series

TheFallen

7th February 2010, 06:06 PM

If anyone would like to see the MOTU artbook which was released in a limited number of only 1000 at last years SDCC then now you have the chance

he-man.org member Josh Van Pelt has started an MOTU artbook loan program and it is coming to Australia. It is only open to 50 people so sign up now

More information can be found here (http://www.he-man.org/forums/boards/showthread.php?p=2333819#post2333819)

TheFallen

9th February 2010, 12:08 AM

My Sub Adora arrived today

I guess because the Xmas rush is over that is why these are getting here quicker

Robzy

11th February 2010, 07:45 PM

Looks like some MOTUC figures may end up at retail after all... (http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=13&itemid=15422) Well, at least in some form.

loophole

11th February 2010, 10:19 PM

Looks like some MOTUC figures may end up at retail after all... (http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=13&itemid=15422) Well, at least in some form.

DC vs MOTU what the??:confused:

TheFallen

11th February 2010, 11:53 PM

I personally don't care for it but all the best for those that want it

Robzy

12th February 2010, 12:03 AM

DC vs MOTU what the??:confused:

This may help to explain a little. (http://www.goodolddays.net/comics/index.pl?id=13) DC Comics did the original MOTU comics... I have a few and they are REALLY really good!!

One of the comics was a crossover with Superman (as seen in the link above). So this explains the 2 figures and the comic which is all included in the pack!

Sky Shadow

12th February 2010, 12:08 AM

DC vs MOTU what the??:confused:

Well... Superman vs. He-Man is one of the earliest aspects of MOTU canon, predating the Filmation cartoon. (I used to have those old DC comics - or at least I owned the Aussie Federal Comics equivalents; http://www.ausreprints.com/content/main/?series=2087)

But it's going to get kind of weird if it continues with Skeletor versus Batman, Stratos versus Hawkman, Teela Versus Harley Quinn etc.

EDIT: Dammit - Robzy beat me to it again! :p

Sky Shadow

15th February 2010, 09:57 AM

Ye gods! The Masters NY Toy Fair info is pretty great. She-Ra, Whiplash, Gygor, Keldor, Tytus, Count Marzo and a crazy new Weapons Pak. Oh, and Mo-Larr. And Lex Luthor versus Skeletor-with-a-yellow-sword.

Just when I was rethinking the benefits of my subscription, they took it to the next level. (I'm most looking forward to Whiplash with the classic head and spear - a perfect homage to my first humanoid MOTU toy.)

Robzy

15th February 2010, 11:48 AM

Yeah, all the new figs look great! I'm really digging Whiplash and She-Ra!

I wonder how tall Tytus will be...?

TheFallen

15th February 2010, 11:50 AM

Some good reveals

Gy-Gor and Tytus are welcome additions. Whiplash and Marzo are the best of the new figures

I don't really like She-Ra. Adora is way better. I think I need to see official pics

Mo-Larr, finally confirmed. I like this :)

Robzy

15th February 2010, 11:53 AM

Mo-Larr, finally confirmed. :) I knew you'd love this! :D

TheFallen

15th February 2010, 12:02 PM

I knew you'd love this! :D

It better get a release on mattycollector

As for Tytus, he is 12 inches

Gutsman Heavy

15th February 2010, 03:44 PM

*gasp* A BIG MONKEY! MUST BUY!

Robzy

15th February 2010, 08:44 PM

Yay! My Adora and BA He-Man finally arrived! Adora is brilliant... I totally Adora :D

TheFallen

16th February 2010, 12:26 AM

It better get a release on mattycollector

As for Tytus, he is 12 inches

Thats what she said!

I have always wanted to use that joke on a board :)

I have been looking more at the pics and I think Tytus has really grown on me more than the other figures. Mind you, Whiplash and Marzo are all types of awesome

Who am I kidding, I love it all (even those crappy 2packs. I will buy them but don't tell anyone) :)

Trailer Park Ninja

16th February 2010, 11:54 PM

Source: Comicbook Resources
http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=24860

As I think someone else here mentioned this before but I thought I post some pics here of this upcoming line. I still have the original issue of this DC Comics Presents story pitting Superman against He-Man.

Looks good :D

Also pics of other MOTU figs coming out

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/4572/1266270858.jpg
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/6876/1266270874.jpg
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3189/1266270860.jpg
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/6133/1266270872.jpg
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/6164/1266270924.jpg
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/4180/1266270922.jpg
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/348/1266270967.jpghttp://img213.imageshack.us/img213/4916/1266270983.jpghttp://img246.imageshack.us/img246/9014/1266270985.jpghttp://img193.imageshack.us/img193/3553/1266270998.jpghttp://img196.imageshack.us/img196/2896/1266271009.jpghttp://img138.imageshack.us/img138/2429/1266271015.jpg

Robzy

17th February 2010, 12:40 AM

I wonder if the crossover 2-packs will make it to Oz? Hope so, I will buy both (mainly for the comic inside) and will try to keep them in their box for display! I already have all 4 figures so I don't need to open them, except for the comics!

TheFallen

17th February 2010, 04:32 AM

I missed out on Trap Jaw

I had bad RSOD, well this time it was WSOD

I had 2 in my cart but by the time it was processed he had sold out

I got my 2 Battle Cats though

Robzy

17th February 2010, 04:35 AM

Same thing with me... TJ was in my cart but that STOOPID friggin WSOD robbed me!!! :mad::mad:

TheFallen

17th February 2010, 04:39 AM

I've got a sub so that atleast gives me 1 Trap Jaw but I wanted another for Kronis and 1 MOC

ebay here I come

Robzy

17th February 2010, 04:41 AM

It's just stupid! If I find out only half went on sale or something (like the Skeletor re-release) I'll scream!!! :mad::rolleyes:

TheFallen

17th February 2010, 04:44 AM

If only it was that simple

Mattel are not making much more over the initial Sub orders so that is why they are selling out so quick

Robzy

17th February 2010, 04:47 AM

It's getting way beyond a joke! I read an interview with Toy Guru tonight and it seems his/Matty's ideas on MOTUC are ridiculously out of touch. Surely they knew TJ and BC would sell out... why do they seem so nervous and unsure. I mean, they were only available for 19 minutes God dammit! How can they be so UNSURE???? Make higher Qtys of figs damn you Matty! Make more - they WILL sell! :rolleyes:

TheFallen

17th February 2010, 04:49 AM

You make too much sense Robzy, you will never get a job with Mattel :)

TheFallen

17th February 2010, 04:50 AM

Battle Cat is sold out already aswell

Robzy

17th February 2010, 04:53 AM

The Org seems to have crashed! :p Probably all those angry fanboys

(Oh wait - I'm one of them)

TheFallen

17th February 2010, 04:56 AM

Its release day, everything crashes

Robzy

17th February 2010, 05:06 AM

You're right... even Hotmail is down! :eek:

How much influence does Mattel have???

TheFallen

17th February 2010, 05:09 AM

Yeah I can't get on MSN

Need. To. Vent. Nerd. Rage.

Oh yeah, matty's forum :)

Robzy

17th February 2010, 05:13 AM

Surprisingly the Matty forums are the only thing actually working! :rolleyes: There's a lot of angry people on there right now!

TheFallen

17th February 2010, 05:18 AM

Yeah I just saw it

I wish all those people who are claiming to be done with this line had made that decision before today, I may have gotten my Trap Jaws if that was the case :)

Robzy

17th February 2010, 05:25 AM

Yeah, always with the sweeping "throw in the towel" statements! :p A lot of those guys remind me of when I was young and used to get drunk... every Sunday morning I'd say "That's it! I'm done! I'm never drinking again! Ever!"... and then, next Sat I'd be our drinkin' again!

TheFallen

17th February 2010, 05:30 AM

The .org is back up

TheFallen

17th February 2010, 05:39 AM

F*****g scalpers are selling Battle Cat for over 100 bucks each on ebay

Robzy

17th February 2010, 05:46 AM

Crazy!! :eek:

Matty needs to sort their s*** out pronto! I love how their forum was working but the sale pages weren't! :rolleyes: This can't keep happening EVERY month!

TheFallen

17th February 2010, 05:51 AM

It shouldn't come as a suprise to them. It has been ongoing since the beginning of the line

But I think when push comes to shove, everyone will be back next month to go through the same shit again

Robzy

17th February 2010, 05:55 AM

Yep! And I'm one of those suckers who'll be back. TJ's only 1 figure... I'll get him somehow. I'm not ready to quit the line just yet :p

Of course, I'm not paying $2-300 for a TJ/BC combo mind you!

TheFallen

17th February 2010, 06:01 AM

Im not going anywhere either

Once the hysteria dies down it will be business as usual. Mattel will reveal a new figure and all will be forgiven :)

TheFallen

17th February 2010, 07:00 AM

I couldn't sleep so I went on ebay and bought my extra Trap Jaws

I feel so dirty

Chansformer

17th February 2010, 08:58 AM

so did anyone get Battle cat? i was on at 4.30am, still half asleep, and by the time i got to the checkout they had sold out.

I guess ill wait for the next round, let the scalpers have their moment.

Gutsman Heavy

17th February 2010, 01:00 PM

TJ and BC are getting another run. (http://forums.mattycollector.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/2361004165/m/3521093106?r=3521093106#3521093106)

twincobra

17th February 2010, 07:53 PM

I managed to get my BC....just!

Robzy

17th February 2010, 08:23 PM

I managed to Battle Cat (and one for Gutsman Heavy), MAA re-release, and some Battle Stands... but I didn't get Trap Jaw unfortunately! :(

d*r*j*

18th February 2010, 03:40 PM

Crazy huh?

I was online well before the sale time, signed in and ready... and I didn't even see Trap Jaw available! The wsod lasted about 20 minutes. Then I just ordered battlecat normally, no worries.

Was kinda bummed about TJ but insanely happy about battlecat. I remember when Robzy first posted that battlecat was coming... I have been waiting since then!!

Gutsman Heavy

18th February 2010, 04:57 PM

So, who is that Big Monkey? I'll be getting him since he is a big ass monkey, but would like to know his origin.

Robzy

18th February 2010, 05:34 PM

I'll let Sky Shadow answer that one for ya... :D:p

EDIT: Dammit - Robzy beat me to it again! :p

Sky Shadow

18th February 2010, 07:03 PM

Thanks Robzy. ;)

So, who is that Big Monkey? I'll be getting him since he is a big ass monkey, but would like to know his origin.

Most of the early MOTU animals were toys from the Big Jim toyline dressed up in armour (Zoar, Screeech, Battle Cat, Panthor). Nearly three decades ago now, Roger Sweet (the inventor of the toyline) also made a Gygor prototype - a yellow Big Jim monkey with a green face, black armour and accessories and a red cape. But Gygors never made it to production. Until now...

He's one of the Classics toys I'm most looking forward to.

twincobra

18th February 2010, 10:45 PM

Thanks Robzy. ;)

Most of the early MOTU animals were toys from the Big Jim toyline dressed up in armour (Zoar, Screeech, Battle Cat, Panthor). Nearly three decades ago now, Roger Sweet (the inventor of the toyline) also made a Gygor prototype - a yellow Big Jim monkey with a green face, black armour and accessories and a red cape. But Gygors never made it to production. Until now...

He's one of the Classics toys I'm most looking forward to.

For more information view this link
http://www.retrojunk.com/details_articles/2689/

Sky Shadow

18th February 2010, 11:06 PM

While I'm vaguely on the subject of pre-MOTU Big Jim toys, check out this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Big-Jim-Adventure-Series-ALL-TERRAIN-VEHICLE-70s-MISB_W0QQitemZ150409174203QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFR_YO _JeuxJouets_FigurineHerosSoldats?hash=item230515dc bb

It looks more like the Filmation cartoon Attak Trak than the Masters toy did.

Chansformer

20th February 2010, 01:32 PM

if anyone missed out on these i have the following for sale or trade. PM me if interested in any, otherwise i'll let them go on ebay.

Tri Klops
Webstor
King Randor
Teela
Goddess
Battle Armor He Man
Beastman (2nd release)

Robzy

21st February 2010, 12:43 PM

If you had a Trap Jaw I'd be interested! ;)

d*r*j*

22nd February 2010, 02:18 PM

If you had a Trap Jaw I'd be interested! ;)

Trap Jaw is getting pretty pricey on ebay it's up to about $80 shipped in most places!

On a brighter note, decided to 'crack' a couple of these guys open to swap some things around. Was fairly hard... especially 1st issue He-Man... Might post the results later.

d*r*j*

26th February 2010, 05:11 PM

Does anybody know if TRU are going to be stocking the DCU/ MOTUC exclusive packs?

Does TRU usually stock the DCU stuff or do Aussie collectors have to get it elsewhere?

Robzy

26th February 2010, 07:55 PM

Does anybody know if TRU are going to be stocking the DCU/ MOTUC exclusive packs?

Does TRU usually stock the DCU stuff or do Aussie collectors have to get it elsewhere?
I doubt we'll see them. Aus hasn't seen any DCUC figs for a couple of years! So, I strongly doubt we'll see these crossover packs at all. :(

Of course, I hope I am totally wrong! ;)

Robzy

1st March 2010, 01:28 PM

Check out this BC review! (http://www.actionfigurepics.com/2010/02/masters-of-the-universe-classics-battle-cat)The pics are incredible :eek: Some of those poses you can get BC in to have left me speechless!!

TheFallen

4th March 2010, 12:05 AM

My Trap Jaw arrived today and he is better than anything I could have imagined. I am absolutely blown away by this figure. I could be finished with this line today and be totally content with just having this figure, that is how good he is.

I don't want to over hype it but I just can't help myself. I think anyone would be hard pressed to fault the figure, unless of course they are anal :)

Robzy

4th March 2010, 11:31 AM

I'm so jealous. Mine should be arriving soon too (I hope)! :o

Sky Shadow

6th March 2010, 04:34 PM

This would be a cool acquisition:

http://www.toplessrobot.com/2010/02/the_sweetest_ride_in_all_of_eternia.php

http://loungegrayskull.he-man.us/viewtopic.php?t=201

http://www.poeghostal.com/2010/02/life-sized-land-shark-makes-us-afraid-to-go-back-on-the-highway.html

TheFallen

6th March 2010, 05:24 PM

That. Is. Awesome :)

Sky Shadow

7th March 2010, 10:27 AM

Squeee! I just won a Lex Luthor versus Skeletor pack on eBay shipped for $66US ($74.62AU). Which is pretty good compared to most of the crazy prices those things have been going for.

fatbot

7th March 2010, 11:07 AM

twincobra

7th March 2010, 05:11 PM

Took some pics of BC and TrapJaw
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g9/ragericho/bc3.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g9/ragericho/bc1.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g9/ragericho/bc2.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g9/ragericho/bc4.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g9/ragericho/IMG_0064.jpg
:)

Omega Supreme

7th March 2010, 08:41 PM

Both Battlecat & TrapJaw look excellent! Thanks for posting the pics!

Robzy

7th March 2010, 08:45 PM

Great pics twincobra :) I can't wait to get BC... my TJ should be here this week! Here's hoping! :o

Sky Shadow - Nice score with the 2-pack!! That's next on my list of things to hunt down. Oh, and love that Land Shark! How cool would it be to see that thing driving down Anzac Hwy!! :D

twincobra

7th March 2010, 09:00 PM

Im on the hunt for a solid case of 4 of the 2 packs,hoping to find some one to go fiddy fiddy.

Robzy

8th March 2010, 05:38 PM

Im on the hunt for a solid case of 4 of the 2 packs,hoping to find some one to go fiddy fiddy.Well, depending on price, I may be interested in this scheme! I'm after 1 of each set.

d*r*j*

12th March 2010, 03:54 PM

Got battle cat today via the slow shipping. Was a nice early surprise for once. BC is a beautiful toy and I am 100% happy. A few leg joints are less than tight, but not loose, and his head can support it's own weight!

But how stupid are Digital River?
The toy was packed in a shipping box with massive amounts of space on 2 dimensions (the box was probably as big as MP-04) but was too small on the other dimension. Squashed the mailer box and the actual packaging. If I wanted this toy MIB I would cry... I didn't so it's happy times.

TheFallen

13th March 2010, 03:42 PM

I am hoping Robzy gets his soon because mine usually arrives the next day. C'mon Robzy's mailman, pull your finger out :)

Robzy

13th March 2010, 05:07 PM

Lol - well, I haven't got BC yet, but I did get the incredibly awesome most excellent Trap Jaw in the mail yesterday (along with DCUC Joker, which is an amazing figure too!!) :eek:

TheFallen

16th March 2010, 12:15 AM

My sub Trap Jaw arrived today. Hopefull that means Battle Cat and the Battle Stands are here before the end of the week

Robzy

16th March 2010, 03:14 AM

Oh! My! God!!!!!!

Moss Man SOLD OUT in 2-3 minutes!! :eek::eek:

This is nuts!

Thankfully I got my order in! I actually managed to get on before 12pm US time! Unbelievable!

TheFallen

16th March 2010, 12:20 PM

I had someone get an extra Moss Man for me because I couldn't be on this morning

And I finally got my Battle Cats and Battle Stands today, and before Robzy. It seems like your postie is crap buddy :)

Robzy

16th March 2010, 12:24 PM

And I finally got my Battle Cats and Battle Stands today, and before Robzy. It seems like your postie is crap buddy :)Actually... my BC, stands and MAA arrived early this morning too! :D I've been "playing" with BC for the last 2 hours - he's amazing!!!

Maybe we got the same postie now! :p

d*r*j*

16th March 2010, 10:37 PM

It's strange what is happening with this line.

I look at my shelf and see reissue He-Man and Battlecat and it looks so perfect. I look around and see the original 3 heroes (MAA, Teela and Stratos) and a good selection of bad guys... it's pretty much fiinshed.

Yeah Trap Jaw would have been nice to get, and I doubt Evil Lyn will be obtainable as a first issue... but there seems to be a hype that is beyond reason now.

I would happily miss Mossman, Optikk, She-Ra, Marzo, Keldor etc etc and just cannot understand why people are getting so worked up about these toys.

TheFallen

17th March 2010, 12:08 AM

Because this is the end of the line for MOTU. Once MOTUC is said and done it will be the end of the franchise, barring an animated series or movie to breath new life into it. But even then, I think this is the best it will ever be ever again for MOTU/PoP

Is it worth getting all riled up like some people do? No, because they are just toys, but people will always have the bad taste in their mouth from the 200x distribution debacle and Mattel can drop the ball at any time, moreso than they already have :)

d*r*j*

17th March 2010, 01:43 PM

Because this is the end of the line for MOTU. Once MOTUC is said and done it will be the end of the franchise, barring an animated series or movie to breath new life into it. But even then, I think this is the best it will ever be ever again for MOTU/PoP

I understand your point to some extent.

But there is a movie in the works, as far as I know. Mattel has always claimed that once they have a movie ready, then they will bring a new line of MOTU back to retail in a more standard release. The comic 2 packs are just a taste of what is to come with this franchise.

I know that I'm in a fairly specific "nostalgia" element of the market for these toys. And I guess that explains my lack of enthusiasm for third tier MOTU and toys from other off shoots. It just amazed me that people were buying Mossman from ebay for $60-100 on ebay 6 hours after he had gone onsale.

I dunno, it took me a while to take to these toys in the first place, seemed like an aweful lot of hoops to jump through to get a toyline. I guess it would have been nice to have Mossman if it was a hassle free, normal purchase... But I keep looking at re-issue He-Man and BC and know that nothing can top that. So unless there is a more normal way to order things, I'm stepping back for a while.

Vector Sigma 13

22nd March 2010, 10:47 PM

Sourced my first Masters of the Universe gear! Lol. I was at the Cristies Beach Markets on Sunday and i manage to find an original Battle Cat, Teela, Man-e-faces and Trap Jaw. All in various condition and a couple of accessories. Gotta start somewhere eh? Lol. Ill post pics when i get a chance.

Sky Shadow

24th March 2010, 07:40 PM

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/2949/p3070277.jpg

"Hmm... this looked easier in the instructions."

"Here, let me give you... a hand!"

Vector Sigma 13

27th March 2010, 04:55 PM

PICS AS PROMISED! LOL

Sky Shadow

27th March 2010, 05:32 PM

PICS AS PROMISED! LOL

That's... weird. Your Trap Jaw has Webstor arms. So he's like an original series Kronis. :p

Vector Sigma 13

27th March 2010, 10:11 PM

That's... weird. Your Trap Jaw has Webstor arms. So he's like an original series Kronis. :p

Im only new to collecting these- these were just the arms that were on him- there was another at the market that had the detachble arm thingy but when i went back to get him he was gone. I paid a dollar each for them, lol- so i wint complain! he he.

Robzy

28th March 2010, 04:40 PM

It's always good to see a new MOTU collector emerge! :)

twincobra

13th April 2010, 06:26 PM

Orko is the SDCC exclusive with prince adam pack in :D Glad they went with dark magenta for the power sword colour and not bright. Check the vid out for look C
http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=241&itemid=15716

loophole

13th April 2010, 06:33 PM

Deonasis

13th April 2010, 11:40 PM

Wow, Orko and accessories are very very cool, as is the Robot Chicken homage. If I earnt an extra $150 a week I'd spend some to collect this line, the figures are so top notch! I wish they would release the far majority of MOTU 'universe' figures because they haven't missed the mark yet and I'm happy enough just seeing their work.

sideswipes brother

15th April 2010, 08:38 AM

Could someone please purchase a Hordak for me when he is available? I will not have access to a computer when he is released and really want him.

twincobra

15th April 2010, 02:53 PM

Could someone please purchase a Hordak for me when he is available? I will not have access to a computer when he is released and really want him.

I will be on getting the weapons pack.i'll c what i can do for ya.

Robzy

22nd April 2010, 12:28 PM

My Moss Man arrived today - he's already taken over the place with his Pine Fresh Scent :eek::eek:

loophole

22nd April 2010, 07:51 PM

Man i love the re-issue Skeletor that Raider got for me its absolutely superb almost makes me wanna get more

d*r*j*

29th April 2010, 01:29 PM

Got my (non subscriber) Evil-Lyn today. Always get the cheap shipping and this is the quickest figure by far.

Sky Shadow

29th April 2010, 05:57 PM

Got my (non subscriber) Evil-Lyn today. Always get the cheap shipping and this is the quickest figure by far.

Me too - plus Wun-Dar and a fairly lame and uninformative map of Eternia.

P.S. Moss Man is awesome - best MOTUC toy yet. And did anyone else get Mossy's Battle Bunny before it sold out?

http://img691.yfrog.com/img691/67/p4120324.jpg

;)

twincobra

29th April 2010, 07:36 PM

What the hell ? what on earth is that flocked bunny? i cant wait to get he-bread:)

Sky Shadow

29th April 2010, 07:46 PM

What the hell ? what on earth is that flocked bunny? i cant wait to get he-bread:)

That's Battle Bunny. 100% flocking, 0% articulation, just the way it should be. :p

(I got home the other day to discover that my wife had bought the bunny for me as a present. I have no idea what it's supposed to do, just that it's awesome and that Moss Man and Battle Bunny have been an inseparable duo ever since.)

twincobra

30th April 2010, 09:41 AM

That's Battle Bunny. 100% flocking, 0% articulation, just the way it should be. :p

(I got home the other day to discover that my wife had bought the bunny for me as a present. I have no idea what it's supposed to do, just that it's awesome and that Moss Man and Battle Bunny have been an inseparable duo ever since.)

Moss mans long lost love, who would of thought it would of been a furry green bunny.:p

Robzy

3rd May 2010, 12:27 PM

My Evil-Lyn, Hordak and Venkman arrived today. WOW - that was fast!! :eek: :cool:

Evil-Lyn is actually a really, really good figure. I thought she looked great anyway, but she's even better in person! I definitely prefer the wand over the staff, and the dagger is a bit meh. Laserbeak - er Screeeeech is awesome too!

PS: Love Battle Bunny! :p

sideswipes brother

12th May 2010, 07:52 PM

Got my Hordak recently also. He = LOVE.
My intention was to only get any Horde members but Trap Jaw and Webster look sooooooo cool im almost tempted to pay the inflated ebay prices for them!!

d*r*j*

12th May 2010, 10:21 PM

webstor should be pretty cheap... was one on aussie ebay for 35 including postage, pretty close to retail. Not sure if it's still there... my computer is a bit slow atm.

griffin

14th May 2010, 09:03 PM

Isn't this typical - I bid on 11 MOTU auctions, fairly cheaply because of BotCon registration soon, so was expecting a few to be lost.
10 were items I didn't have, and one was to replace a broken toy I have in my collection. I lost all but one - can you guess which one I won... :(

If I'm not gonna save anything on combined shipping, it would have been nice for it to at least be a toy I DON'T already have.

On a happy note, I did get in the mail today the DVD of the 2002 MOTU cartoon, and watched half a dozen episodes already. I like seeing all those toy characters being used early on (original series took 50 episodes before seeing more than the initial dozen), and more realistic violence (it's war after all). It's just a pity that it was axed after 39 episodes. If only Mattel had marketted the toys better (from what I read, they short-packed characters to such an extreme, kids and collectors were too frustrated to keep looking for any of the toys). Not to mention the body proportions on the toys being really weird, making them ugly toys IMO.

TheFallen

18th May 2010, 02:11 AM

I successfully ordered Tytus, Optikk, Mer-Man and Walter Peck :)

griffin

21st May 2010, 06:25 PM

Big day today. Not only finding a whole new wave of TFs, but picked up these from the post office today as well...

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/motu2010a.jpg

From left, Snake Mountain, Fright Zone, Point Dread, Castle Grayskull, plus Original Skeletor and Webstor.

Most of it's complete, and there are a few broken bits. But considering the age and fragile nature of these toys, I'm really surprised these things were even designed for young kids.
The Fright Zone is a lot bigger than I was expecting, but a bit lame, and doesn't appear to be anything from the cartoon, so probably wasn't popular at the time. Actually, even Snake Mountain wasn't designed to look like the version on the cartoon, which is really odd (and not very clever). Then again, this was still in the early years of toyline-cartoon cross-selling, so accuracy probably wasn't yet necessary to sell the toys.

I got the Sorceress coming soon, and she now has a home (Grayskull) when she arrives.
That should keep me going, until after BotCon.

Robzy

21st May 2010, 09:13 PM

Awesome griffin! Does your Snake Mountain microphone still work?

griffin

21st May 2010, 09:15 PM

I think it is supposed to, but I haven't tested it yet. The neighbour's kids have been playing with them though, so they've had a good work-out.

Wish I was 8 again so I could join in... :p

griffin

22nd May 2010, 06:51 PM

After the neighbour's kids were finished...

http://www.otca.com.au/motu2010b.jpg

Robzy

28th May 2010, 01:18 PM

Got my MOTUC Optikk from Matty this morning. Wow, that was fast! :eek: I only ordered him (and Walter Peck and Two-Face) last week... with normal postage!

I can't believe how quickly they were shipped and arrived. This is more like it - I got tired of them arriving 4-5 weeks after I ordered them.

griffin

28th May 2010, 10:30 PM

Picked up today - Ssssqueeze, Sorceress, and a replacement Dragstor (old one had a broken leg).
And tonight, my King Hiss snapped his groin band, so now need a new figure or try fix the rubber band. :(

That'll do me until after BotCon. Then I'll be hunting down the 29 figures left on my checklist.

TheFallen

28th May 2010, 11:56 PM

griffin

29th May 2010, 02:02 PM

If anyone wants my broken Dragstor (free) let me know. If you live in Sydney(Aug), Melb(Apr), Adelaide(maybe) or Perth(oct/jan) I can bring it with me in the next 6-8 months (tentatively). Brisbane too of course.
Postage to be paid by you for anywhere else or if you want it straightaway.

The toy is complete with both accessories (the rip-cord has a bent, stress mark), and has the entire leg piece, so could probably be glued back together (the groin part that holds the leg is the actual broken bit - this isn't a MOTU toy with an internal rubber band).

TheFallen

2nd June 2010, 11:37 AM

My Optikk, Merman and Tytus arrived yesterday. I hope slow postage continues to be this quick :)

And now we have a whole new section for Mattel here on ozformers :)

Robzy

2nd June 2010, 12:20 PM

If you have yours then mine should be here sometime next week. What are your thoughts on Optikk?

Do you still want the Map?
Optikk is great... but I'm sure you know that now already :p

Seriously, I'm so impressed with this line - just when I think a figure is gonna be 'Meh'... it's totally awesome for one reason or another. I absolutely love Optikk!

And yeah - I'm still interested in the Map if you have a spare. :)

My Optikk, Merman and Tytus arrived yesterday. I hope slow postage continues to be this quick :)

And now we have a whole new section for Mattel here on ozformers :)

+1 about the quick "slow" postage!

And I agree - I'm happy about the new Mattel section here too... although there are still a few toy lines that aren't in this section (DCUC and the new Terminator 2 figures are also made by Mattel for example). But overall, it's cool!

griffin

2nd June 2010, 01:07 PM

And I agree - I'm happy about the new Mattel section here too... although there are still a few toy lines that aren't in this section (DCUC and the new Terminator 2 figures are also made by Mattel for example). But overall, it's cool!

With the ongoing MOTU collectables, I was hoping people getting them here would be more willing to post up news or reviews if they had their own section.
As for T2 - the existing topic has toys by 'Neca'. Is that a division of Mattel?
If there are new toys by Mattel, then they'd need to be in a new Mattel topic in here.

Robzy

2nd June 2010, 03:05 PM

As for T2 - the existing topic has toys by 'Neca'. Is that a division of Mattel?
Whoops... sorry, I meant Avatar (the other James Cameron movie :D). That's my bad - I had Terminator 2 on the brain this morning (because of the new figure photos) but I meant to write Avatar!

You're right though - T2 is Neca! And thanks for bring the DC stuff over here!

TheFallen

3rd June 2010, 12:12 AM

With the ongoing MOTU collectables, I was hoping people getting them here would be more willing to post up news or reviews if they had their own section.

I might take up that offer to do my own reviews in this section. I'll see what I can do this weekend

TheFallen

16th June 2010, 02:13 AM

Another successful evening of online ordering :)

Robzy

16th June 2010, 02:34 AM

foor

16th June 2010, 03:30 AM

I decided to finally camp out, all because I want She-Ra. I didn't care for the last few releases, but I was adamant to get her!

So happy right now...

TheFallen

16th June 2010, 12:35 PM

You mean morning! ;)

Yeah, I got my stuff in 3 minutes! Lots of people on the Org must've missed out, cos they are p!ssed! (Again) That site is crashing something shocking... everybody in the world must be trying to post on that site right now :p Even the Matty site is easier to log on to...

Higher production numbers didn't count for too much - She-Ra still sold out in like 15 minutes.

I am a shift worker so I am still up at that time so it is still evening for me :D

There has been nothing but hate on the .org all week. Pretty much since Chief Carnivus was revealed as the September figure.

But I do feel for those that missed out, I only ever had it the once for Trap Jaw. All that will be fixed for me next year, All-in Sub!

Robzy

16th June 2010, 08:39 PM

I am a shift worker so I am still up at that time so it is still evening for me :D
Unfortunately I only just got to sleep when my alarm went off to wake up and deal with the WSOD. It's like having a heart attack and then going back to bed.

But I do feel for those that missed out, I only ever had it the once for Trap Jaw. All that will be fixed for me next year, All-in Sub!Are you a shill?... I kid, I kid! :D:D j/k

foor

16th June 2010, 09:32 PM

There has been nothing but hate on the .org all week. Pretty much since Chief Carnivus was revealed as the September figure.

Chief Who? Never heard of this character.

TheFallen

17th June 2010, 12:06 AM

Chief Who? Never heard of this character.

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=1861&stc=1&d=1276697152

This is Chief Carnivus. He was in the MYP MOTU 200x cartoon

TheFallen

17th June 2010, 12:10 AM

It's like having a heart attack and then going back to bed.

That is the best way to put it :)

Are you a shill?... I kid, I kid! :D:D j/k

Are you not getting the sub?
I am almost a shill because I think the All-in sub is an awesome idea. I don't care what figures I get in this line. I want them all.

MOTUC is my Pokemon, Gotta Catch 'em All :cool:

TheFallen

17th June 2010, 12:15 PM

Unofficial MOTUC Throne of Bones and Viewing Table

Griffin had previously asked for this thread to feature pictures, reviews, etc. of MOTU so I thought I would take him up on it. This is my first ever review on anything so it is not going to be in great depth and detail as I don't want to bore everyone

I have been collecting the Masters of the Universe Classics line for about a year now. Since that time I have managed to acquire every figure released and I now have a 'so far' full collection of Loose and MOC figures.

For anyone who has been intrigued by the line they should really give it a shot. I cannot recommend them enough. That is if you can manage to purchase the figure in the very narrow 30 minute (or less) window that they are actually available for on the 16th (early morning our time) of every month from mattycollector.com

Instead of doing my first review on one of the figures, I have decided to review a couple of unofficial custom MOTUC accessories that I picked up on ebay a few months ago.

Viewing Table

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/TheFallenTonyStone/MOTUC/P1010484-1.jpg

This table is loosely based on the classic Filmation MOTU animated series. Considering it is a custom, it is really well done. The table has been made out of plastic is very light weight but it is still quite solid. The colours look fantastic and the paint application on the table itself has been done to give it a weathered look.

The dome has been painted with a red over black plastic. The paint application on this is somewhat streaky. I am not sure if that was just poor paint app of if it was done purposely to give the red dome a smoky look. If it was done on purpose it is a great addition.

Throne of Bones

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/TheFallenTonyStone/MOTUC/P1010485.jpg

This throne is also based on the classic Filmation series. It is also made out of the same plastic as the table and has the same weathered paint apps. The Throne of Bones is highly detailed and in my opinion looks way better than the Viewing Table. It looks mean and evil, especially with the horned skull which adorns the top of the throne. It also has a brown faux fur seat which really adds to the appeal.

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/TheFallenTonyStone/MOTUC/P1010486.jpg

The throne is selling for $28 and is way more value for money than the table which is selling for $35. I highly recommend the Throne of Bones if you have a Skeletor and want to display him a different way. But if you want the full effect of a Skeletor throne room then you also need to get the Viewing Table.

Both items are available from the same seller so postage can be combined. They are shipped with cardboard support so there is no damage to the pieces. The seller is thetoyshack (http://myworld.ebay.com.au/thetoyshack/)

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/TheFallenTonyStone/MOTUC/P1010487.jpg

I hope I didn't bore you all too much. I will add more reviews of actual MOTUC product in the future (unless no one wants me to continue the reviews :) )

foor

17th June 2010, 07:22 PM

That's a fantastic shot. Skeletor looks like he's just chillin in his throne... :D

Autocon

17th June 2010, 11:24 PM

motu and pop stand for?

Robzy

17th June 2010, 11:46 PM

Griffin had previously asked for this thread to feature pictures, reviews, etc. of MOTU so I thought I would take him up on it. This is my first ever review on anything so it is not going to be in great depth and detail as I don't want to bore everyone
Awesome! I love that throne!!

I will add more reviews of actual MOTUC product in the future (unless no one wants me to continue the reviews :) )Please do... I love reviews and action pics! :)

motu and pop stand for?Masters Of The Universe (He-Man) & Princess Of Power (She-Ra) :)

TheFallen

18th June 2010, 12:03 AM

That's a fantastic shot. Skeletor looks like he's just chillin in his throne... :D

Thanks foor

Please do... I love reviews and action pics! :)

Thats all the coaxing I need :)

Chansformer

18th June 2010, 08:01 AM

I missed out on tytus last month, if anyone has a spare i'd be keen to grab one.

thanks!

TheFallen

25th June 2010, 11:58 PM

My sub She-Ra arrived today. Considering they used to take over 4 weeks to get here I am very happy with getting them so quick now

TheFallen

29th June 2010, 11:55 PM

Keldor, She-Ra and Peter Venkman arrived today. I love this new faster slow postage :)

d*r*j*

1st July 2010, 04:25 PM

Got She-Ra and reissue Faker today.

Was reasonably impressed with She-Ra... If I wasn't getting Faker I probably wouldn't have bothered, but she is quite iconic looking. Probably helps that mine had no real qc issues.

Faker had a loose right ankle... Lucky that my previous Faker came with 2 right feet! Now Partsman (name stolen from He-Man.org) has 2 right feet and one of them is floppy.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff83/RockNRoll138/surfersparadise031.jpg

Robzy

3rd July 2010, 12:45 PM

My She-Ra arrived the other day too... beautiful figure, but DAMN!!! - that second head is so hard to get on. I was terrified I was gonna snap the neck peg! :eek:

Sky Shadow

3rd July 2010, 12:51 PM

My She-Ra arrived the other day too... beautiful figure, but DAMN!!! - that second head is so hard to get on. I was terrified I was gonna snap the neck peg! :eek:

I gave it a half-hearted attempt, but in the end I didn't even bother. I like the 'vintage' head anyway, and unless I put it in hot water, I don't think it's coming off. Plus there's a huge scratch across her 'Filmation' hair from the way it was put in the plastic. For a 'collectors' toyline, the packaging is so badly designed - they damage the toys putting them in there and we have to try to avoid hurting them even more on the way out.

Robzy

3rd July 2010, 03:16 PM

I gave it a half-hearted attempt, but in the end I didn't even bother. I like the 'vintage' head anyway, and unless I put it in hot water, I don't think it's coming off. Plus there's a huge scratch across her 'Filmation' hair from the way it was put in the plastic. For a 'collectors' toyline, the packaging is so badly designed - they damage the toys putting them in there and we have to try to avoid hurting them even more on the way out.Agreed! The inside packaging should be a whole lot better. Even She-Ra's sword handle (based on how she was holding it packed) is a little warped on mine.

I finally got She-Ra's filmation head on (which I personally prefer) by heating it up on the inside with a hair dryer. It worked perfectly and the peg slipped straight in with no fuss.

d*r*j*

5th July 2010, 02:50 PM

Got Wun-Dar in the mail today. It's starting to shape up my He-Man army nicely...
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff83/RockNRoll138/surfersparadise034.jpg

Robzy

8th July 2010, 07:28 PM

Cool!

Is anyone getting Marzo (apart from those with Subs)? I'm undecided myself... The last time I was undecided was with Tytus (and I didn't end up getting him). Just not sure if I can be bothered, as I'm more of a Vintage figure fan myself (the original toys and comics).

TheFallen

9th July 2010, 12:19 AM

d*r*j*

11th July 2010, 01:01 PM

Is anyone getting Marzo

Not me. I don't like the way they did the hair sculpt, it's the major reason I didn't get Keldor... just don't like the style. Plus with prince adam, whiplash and trap jaw coming up I think I'll have enough to deal with.

d*r*j*

11th July 2010, 05:43 PM

Luckily I have the weapons pack yellow armour coming for beastman... because Savage Faker isn't about to give his armour up in a hurry!

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff83/RockNRoll138/surfersparadise035.jpg

SamLoi888

11th July 2010, 09:20 PM

Got Wun-Dar in the mail today. It's starting to shape up my He-Man army nicely...
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff83/RockNRoll138/surfersparadise034.jpg

Man that shot looks so homoerotic....

loophole

9th August 2010, 05:28 PM

Got the SDCC Skeletor vs Mo-larr pack today :D

Gutsman Heavy

9th August 2010, 06:59 PM

you go speedy post?

loophole

9th August 2010, 09:49 PM

you go speedy post?

nope ebay ;) the guy i got it from was at SDCC and had it in hand :D

Gutsman Heavy

10th August 2010, 12:49 AM

ah, I was hoping to get mine that soon!

Gutsman Heavy

17th August 2010, 02:15 AM

Whiplash & Trap Jaw order placed, finally, SLEEP!

Gutsman Heavy

23rd August 2010, 03:03 PM

yay Mo-larr arrived, so cool! Still waiting on my Avatar swag from Matty though :(

liegeprime

23rd August 2010, 08:42 PM

yay Mo-larr arrived, so cool! Still waiting on my Avatar swag from Matty though :(

oooh I saw him and a whole lot of others at the Parra Fair, damn they're expensive:o. even Orko was expensive, daaayuuum.

gamblor916

23rd August 2010, 08:45 PM

oooh I saw him and a whole lot of others at the Parra Fair, damn they're expensive:o. even Orko was expensive, daaayuuum.

That's because they were aftermarket prices. Straight from mattycollector the price is very reasonable.

liegeprime

23rd August 2010, 08:48 PM

That's because they were aftermarket prices. Straight from mattycollector the price is very reasonable.

Unfortunately though Mattycollector has limited stocks :(... I just listened to someone asking for orko and the seller said - $80, that's highway robbery geez!!:eek:

d*r*j*

24th August 2010, 12:55 AM

Unfortunately though Mattycollector has limited stocks :(... I just listened to someone asking for orko and the seller said - $80, that's highway robbery geez!!:eek:

That's pretty steep, you could probably win an sdcc orko on ebay for less than that. I got my matty orko(s) in today and friday... a couple of great figures. Thinking about splurging on the sdcc version.

SpeedBreaker

26th August 2010, 09:19 PM

I've been adding to my MOTU 200X collection on and off for the last year or so: I just bought Ram Man on ebay.

kup

26th August 2010, 09:53 PM

Thanks to Sharky I got 2002 He-Man, Battlecat and Skeletor:

http://kupscigar.com/misc/MOTU1.JPG

http://kupscigar.com/misc/MOTU2.JPG

I have to say that Skeletor has a super awesome sculpt. This is tempting me to buy more!

liegeprime

27th August 2010, 05:19 PM

yeah the sculpts and detailing of the 200x MOTU are awesome , shame most of em are locked in battle poses and not as poseable as the newerr ones, I kinda liked these versions for having lean body shapes and not bulky stocky guys who if you didnt see the muscles youd think are just plump :p. Though the first versions ( classic MOTU were that ways anyways heheheeh)

Anyways here's my hauls which Ive put off posting thanks to Sharky as well.
Castlevania, erm Grayskull! Merman (needed it for the weapons hehehe) Meckaneck and Man-at-arms ( he was my only Classics MOTU figure so to get this modern version is kinda nostalgic and heartwarming) :p, Two Bad and Whiplash, Classic Zoa I got ages ago. I havent tried putting in Batteries to test all the gimmicks yet.:p

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2010%20Acquisition/AugustAcquisition015.jpg

Cant wait to migrate my 200x MOTU from Phils when I come back for holidays next year and unite that collection here....

as per Orko, yeah Im gonna try my luck in ebay. I prefer the new more toon accurate version rather than the creepy looking 200x version hehehe. Tis one MOTU character I prefer short and plump rather than long and skinny.

kup

27th August 2010, 06:12 PM

I want the exclusive Keldor and if King Grayskull wasn't so expensive, I would get it. The box is all sorts of AWESOME!

kup

27th August 2010, 09:50 PM

yeah the sculpts and detailing of the 200x MOTU are awesome , shame most of em are locked in battle poses and not as poseable as the newerr ones, I kinda liked these versions for having lean body shapes and not bulky stocky guys who if you didnt see the muscles youd think are just plump :p. Though the first versions ( classic MOTU were that ways anyways heheheeh)

I have been looking at pics of MOTU Classics and although the line does have much more articulation, they are still stylized in a similar way as the original toys making several figures seem somewhat cartoony, specially Skeletor.

Despite the 'fixed' articulation of the 2002 line, I much prefer them due to the kick ass and more 'realistic' (for lack of better word) sculpts than several of the MOTUC figures. This particularly goes for Skeletor and several other bad guys.

An evil voice within is nagging me to get more MOTU toys! Maybe it was a bad idea to buy 'only' a couple :p

liegeprime

27th August 2010, 11:39 PM

yeah it is a bad idea, kup. soon it will keep on nagging you, ooh buy me, buyme , buy me! I still yet to find Evil Lyn and Teela, I found them before but geez they're expensive as... between Tf and MOTU I went the Tfs first, but now that Ive completed G1 I may save up for it... well its now between MOTU and DCU:o. Price wise though DCU is winning, them figures are awesome.. well to me prolly coz Im a DC boy.:D

I started only with the same figs that you got - Skeletor and Panthor (Mecha Bite), He-man and Battle Cat (samurai armour), then went on to collect the villains gallery. I always start with the villains anyhow even in TFs - I still have to migrate them along with Trap Jaw ( my fave), Triklops and Beastman here. I didnt manage to get many of em, coz by the time I jumped in the bandwagon for this particular series it was already ending:(, now Im playing catch-up.

Robzy

28th August 2010, 01:22 AM

Thanks to Sharky I got 2002 He-Man, Battlecat and Skeletor:

Anyways here's my hauls which Ive put off posting thanks to Sharky as well..

Nice pics (and figures) you guys!

as per Orko, yeah Im gonna try my luck in ebay. I prefer the new more toon accurate version rather than the creepy looking 200x version hehehe. Tis one MOTU character I prefer short and plump rather than long and skinny.The MOTUC Orko is wicked... seriously, I got mine the other day and I'm in love (and this is from a guy who really doesn't like Orko or Prince Adam). The new Orko is a must imo! He looks fantastic!

I have been looking at pics of MOTU Classics and although the line does have much more articulation, they are still stylized in a similar way as the original toys making several figures seem somewhat cartoony, specially Skeletor.

Despite the 'fixed' articulation of the 2002 line, I much prefer them due to the kick ass and more 'realistic' (for lack of better word) sculpts than several of the MOTUC figures. This particularly goes for Skeletor and several other bad guys.It's funny, I think that most of the 200X designs have ridiculously over-sized proportions for the most part. Battle Fist's actual hand/fist, or Man-at-arms' shoulder armour for example. I really dislike pre-posed or "fixed articulation" (it's one of my main gripes with Neca's Terminator 2 and Ghostbusters lines), but the designs themselves are great!

That's not to say that I think MOTUC looks realistic. Far from it! I just prefer the comic/original toy designs, and to have super articulated versions is just a dream come true for me.

An evil voice within is nagging me to get more MOTU toys! Maybe it was a bad idea to buy 'only' a couple :pMOTU toys rock!! You have to buy them all!!! Do it now!!!! :D