MOTU/POP Acquisitions

[kup]

Keldor

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/keldor1.JPG

The vial

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/keldor2.JPG

The acid

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/keldor3.JPG

Skeletor

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/keldor4.JPG

[kup]

King Hiss

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/hiss1.JPG

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/hiss2.JPG

[Robzy]

Nice figures Kup! :)

My MOTUC Whiplash arrived today... unreal figure. Probably one of my overall favourites so far!! :eek:

[Gutsman Heavy]

Whiplash & Trap-Jaw arrived today, fantastic. I'm quite in love with Whiplash!

[liegeprime]

King Hiss is so much a Pretender :D:D

[kup]

King Hiss is so much a Pretender :D:D

He is also static like one :)

He is pretty much the recreation of a rather lame gimmick that should have been left back in the 80s. I only got the figure because I like the King Hiss character.

As I understand it, the MOTUC figure of King Hiss manages the gimmick much better by redesigning it but I am not fond of how close the toy has been stylized to resemble the original.

[5FDP]

Browsed this thread from time to time but never commented... that is until I saw that Skeletor in your post kup :eek: Where would one be able to purchase one of these figures and how much?

[kup]

Browsed this thread from time to time but never commented... that is until I saw that Skeletor in your post kup :eek: Where would one be able to purchase one of these figures and how much?

I got Skeletor (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=189120&postcount=489) from Sharky at the last Parra Fair.

Keldor and King Hiss I got from Ebay. Keldor is the German exclusive that came in a bag which is the same as the boxed TFCon exclusive. He varies between $130-$300 depends on who is selling it.

I got mine cheaper so I jumped at the chance even though it was the German 'bagged' version.

[5FDP]

Thanks kup :)

[Tallestblue]

Keldor

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/keldor1.JPG

The vial

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/keldor2.JPG

The acid

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/keldor3.JPG

Skeletor

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/keldor4.JPG

200X Skeletor is one of my favourite toys, The Exclusive Keldor makes it even more awesome. Shame he's so friggin' expensive. King Hiss is neat too! Great find Kup.

[kup]

Thanks!

It's also amazing how much a simple head change can make a huge difference to the toy's overall look. The Exclusive with Keldor and Skeletor heads look considerably different, almost like different toys altogether.

[SpeedBreaker]

The Aussie dollar's doing well so I finally bought 200X Mekaneck on ebay.

[kup]

The Aussie dollar's doing well so I finally bought 200X Mekaneck on ebay.

Mekaneck is the only MOTU character that freaked me out as a kid (and even now :)). Too bad they never explained why he has a neck like that but to make it, they would of had to decapitate him first!

[Sky Shadow]

Mekaneck is the only MOTU character that freaked me out as a kid (and even now :)). Too bad they never explained why he has a neck like that but to make it, they would of had to decapitate him first!

In the Filmation cartoon, Mekaneck's neck was injured in a storm and so Man-At-Arms (clearly a gifted brain surgeon) replaced it with a mechanical one.

[kup]

In the Filmation cartoon, Mekaneck's neck was injured in a storm and so Man-At-Arms (clearly a gifted brain surgeon) replaced it with a mechanical one.

Yeah I think I remember that episode but it still doesn't explain how it was done. Man-At-Arms not only must have been a gifted neural surgeon but also a great cardiologist and chiropractor too!

[Lord_Zed]

Yeah I think I remember that episode but it still doesn't explain how it was done. Man-At-Arms not only must have been a gifted neural surgeon but also a great cardiologist and chiropractor too!

Man-At-Arms clearly has a Masters Degree in all those vocations hence why he is a Master of The Universe. It turns out Eternia has a really good education system.:p

[Sky Shadow]

My opera singing gorillagram arrived today:

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/7494/p8290433.jpg

I've wanted a Gygor since I first read about the prototype years ago. It's a shame MOTU Classics changed his allegiance to an "evil fighting gorilla" but I can still imagine him as an "evil-fighting gorilla". He is love.

[kup]

lol He does look as if he is singing but overall he is pretty large and looks to be nicely painted.

[Chansformer]

lol He does look as if he is singing but overall he is pretty large and looks to be nicely painted.

is it just me or is it quite fitting that he is painted in green and yellow, and has turned up during the commonwealth games...

[kup]

is it just me or is it quite fitting that he is painted in green and yellow, and has turned up during the commonwealth games...

Now he may not be singing but enraged about having to swim in dirty pool water and street dogs pooping on his bed :p

[SamLoi888]

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/7494/p8290433.jpg



Wh is that dark and brooding Buticesque-type Tf at the back there?

[kup]

Wh is that dark and brooding Buticesque-type Tf at the back there?

That's the black repaint of Landcross.

[Tallestblue]

Won MOTUC She-Ra off ebay. And under $50 bucks so I consider that a win.

[kup]

My latest MOTU additions:

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/Motu231010.JPG

Thanks to Sharky for the Slime Pit, Beastman and Whiplash.

[Tallestblue]

My latest MOTU additions:

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/Motu231010.JPG

Thanks to Sharky for the Slime Pit, Beastman and Whiplash.

I love the 200X line. So much wasted potential.

[kup]

I love the 200X line. So much wasted potential.

Yeah that line was an awesome modernization of the 80s toy line and the cartoon got cancelled just as it was reaching new heights in it's lore.

I personally prefer the 200X line more than the new MOTU Classics like as I have never been to fond of the original toy stylization, even as a kid. However I do plan to get a few of the MOTUC characters such as King Grayskull which looks awesome.

[rampagesss]

has anyone got the robot chicken mo-larr vs skelator set?
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/5/2/3/7/5/7/webimg/392154564_o.jpg

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/5/2/3/7/5/7/webimg/392154434_o.jpg

[loophole]

has anyone got the robot chicken mo-larr vs skelator set?

i do!! how awesome is it

[kup]

i do!! how awesome is it

Yeah and for an exclusive, it's not too expensive!

I won't get it however. I think the Robot Chicken sketch was funny and the exclusive set is cool but not enough for me to want to get.

[Sky Shadow]

has anyone got the robot chicken mo-larr vs skelator set?

I have it - the diorama is so cool that it's one of the few toys I think should be left in box.

[kup]

General MOTUC question:

Can 200X figures hold MOTUC weapons? For example, can 200x Evil-Lyn hold her counterpart's MOTUC staff?

[Tallestblue]

To me it looks like the same weapons. Like, Teela's shield, sword and Staff look Exactly like the 200x ones.

[kup]

Today I received Version 1.0 of MOTU 200x Castle Grayskull mainly due to curiosity on the Action Chip gimmick.

I decided to put both Castle Grayskulls back to back (2.0 front, 1.0 back) and the result is very impressive!

The pics just don't do it justice as when I stepped back after assembling it, I was blown away and continue to amazed every time I walk back in the room.

The Castle looks solid and complete on all walls!

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/fullgrayskull1.JPG

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/fullgrayskull2.JPG

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/fullgrayskull3.JPG

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/fullgrayskull4.JPG

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/fullgrayskull5.JPG

As you can see, the sides fit together very naturally as both pieces are supposed to join together when closing the single castle to form the back. Now they are forming the sides and it looks almost as if this is the way the castle should be displayed.

Also due to the differences between v1.0 and v2.0 of the Castles and some freedom to re-arrange parts, the inner sides are not exactly alike and can pass as different sections of the castle rather than mirrors.

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/fullgrayskull6.JPG

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/fullgrayskull7.JPG

[SpeedBreaker]

This is my 200X collection to date:

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn214/SpeedBreaker_01/MotU/MotUXCollection.jpg

[kup]

Very nice collection you have there. I like your Evil-Lyn.

[Robzy]

Nice pics guys :)

Man, I can't wait to get my new camera so I can post some pics here too!

Keep 'em coming guys - it's great to see everyone's collections...

[kurdt_the_goat]

My first MOTUC figure came today - Skeletor!! I definitely have the bug, having penciled in plenty of other releases to track down :)

And to top it off, 200x Battle Armor He-Man and Skeletor from Sharky!

[kup]

My latest additions:

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/motu081110.JPG

200X Hordak is my favorite representation of the character. Despite his short appeareance, he was really menacing and evoked a lot of power. I like the new MOTU Classics too but prefer the evil look of this Staction better.

[Sky Shadow]

MOTUC Roboto arrived today. Very much the same as the 80s version only with an extra hand and no bouncing-up-and-down jaw and heart.

[kurdt_the_goat]

How'd you go quality wise? I'm afraid to get one after some of the horror stories going around!

[Sky Shadow]

How'd you go quality wise? I'm afraid to get one after some of the horror stories going around!

Mine's great and pretty cool - joints are good; the cogs all work; weapons clip on and off nicely. Everyone's complaining about the shoulders being backwards, but it doesn't really make a difference. I had to boil a few pieces back into shape, but that's par for the course by now and no trouble. If I had to make a complaint it would be that it's so faithful that it doesn't really feel like I have a new toy, just a slightly more poseable vintage one. :)

[kup]

If I had to make a complaint it would be that it's so faithful that it doesn't really feel like I have a new toy, just a slightly more poseable vintage one. :)

That's how I feel about the MOTUC line in general. However the line is releasing characters that never had updated toys or no toys at all. I am liking that a lot just frustrated that they are not in scale with 200x figures, specially the human characters.

[kup]

Here are my acquisitions from the fair and the past week:

My first MOTUC figures! & Captain Randor

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/fairmotu.JPG

Snake Men

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/snakemen.JPG

Hordak and The Evil Horde

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/horde.JPG

Stactions

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/fairmotu2.JPG

I can now finally conclude the duel between Captain Randor and Keldor with the correct figure!

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/randorvskeldor.JPG

Th paint jobs on those stactions is simply amazing, specially on the Snake men and Leech. A real shame that Mattel "retired" the style. Grizzor and his fur are freaking awesome! He looks cute at the same time as menacing! packed with weapons too.

[d*r*j*]

...Everyone's complaining about the shoulders being backwards, but it doesn't really make a difference...

It certainly made a difference to me. I cracked the figure and fixed the shoulders, it's a pity that mine was reasonably well glued, still very happy with the result.

[kup]

A fairly spontaneous loot:

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/231110.JPG

[kurdt_the_goat]

Damn, how'd you get those so quick!

[sideswipes brother]

A fairly spontaneous loot:

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/231110.JPG

Have Hordak, he is awesome. Webstor looks brilliant! Must get.

[sideswipes brother]

My latest MOTU additions:

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/Motu231010.JPG

Thanks to Sharky for the Slime Pit, Beastman and Whiplash.

I cant get my eyes off all that re-ish goodness in the background.:D

[Sky Shadow]

A fairly spontaneous loot:

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/231110.JPG

What the...? Where did those come from? I told you you might be headed into another dangerous collecting addiction - do we need to get you MOTU patches? :p

[kup]

My name is kup and I am a motuholic...

Yeah I am feeling a bit guilty because I have spend so much on toys in a short amount of time but I couldn't pass this up!

A local guy at He-Man.org offered this bunch at $26ea and I knew that I couldn't say no :( I picked them up today during lunch time. He had several others for sale but I held back as I was already feeling guilty from Sunday.

Anyway my next money cycle is coming along and although It will still allow for a bit of toy funds (I have another bargain lined up), I should take it easy.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Which user might that have been? You got a steal!

[kup]

Which user might that have been? You got a steal!

He-Ro only cost me $20 so I have been very lucky. I seem to have this curse/ability to find this bargains. Much of my TF collection are similar crazy bargains too.

the name is matty590 but that is not really the guy, he was posting using a friend's account to sell his figures.

[Tallestblue]

I am eagerly awaiting MOTUC He-Man, Skeletor, Man-At-Arms, Beastman, Teela and Evil-Lyn. all for a reasonable price. Just wish they'd get here already!!

[kurdt_the_goat]

He-Ro only cost me $20 so I have been very lucky. I seem to have this curse/ability to find this bargains. Much of my TF collection are similar crazy bargains too.

the name is matty590 but that is not really the guy, he was posting using a friend's account to sell his figures.

Thanks! Have PM'd him to see what's left.
Needless to say, if you end up disliking any of those figs you just got .... :D

[kup]

I am eagerly awaiting MOTUC He-Man, Skeletor, Man-At-Arms, Beastman, Teela and Evil-Lyn. all for a reasonable price. Just wish they'd get here already!!

I have several figures lined up too and I can't wait!

I also have a General Rattlor due anytime so I am hyped on that one as I think Snakemen are awesome!

I just need a Squeezzee and Kobra Khan and I finish my Snakemen army.

I have been debating if I should get the coming MOTUC King Hiss (or Hsss if they are calling him that). I have doubts because they have made him so vintage toy accurate that he looks more like a grunt than a King. I really hope that they include an extra 200x head for him, that would be an install buy for me.

[Tallestblue]

I love 200X General Rattlor! King Hsss is visually impressive but kind of annoying as the action feature compromises Articulation, But The General has great articulation and a great action feature. He and Cobra Khan have moving mouths that really add to the awesomeness of the figures while still being great tributes to the vintage toys.

And still no love on the MOTUC front at my house. Don't UPS know She-Ra is lonely and misses her brother!? Don't they!?


EDIT!! The toy gods must have heard my plea as my MOTUC toys were waiting for me when I got home from bill paying and grocery shopping.

I was prepared for the worst reading QC issues on He-Man.org but aside from a few paint spots they're perfect, Teela's heads swap out with no trouble at all.

These are great toys! All the colour and fun of the originals but with amazing sculpting and articulation. I'm giddy with nostalgia. Or possibly plastic fumes.

Yay!

[kurdt_the_goat]

King Grayskull & Weapons pack just rocked up!!

[kup]

These arrived today!

200X Tri-Klops and General Rattlor

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/motu011210.JPG

I think I like this Tri-Klops better than the Classics but shame that this one doesn't have a chip :(

I only need two more Snake Men to complete my army!

[SpeedBreaker]

Nice score. :cool: I'll have to try and get Tri-Klops some day.

[gekisou]

I have to agree that Tri-Klops rocks. I got the Snake-Men version of him at a flea mart and I love him. I have all the 200X Snake-Men. I have to say that King Hiss is pretty weak due to his gimmick but at the same time, his gimmcik makes him awesome.

[Tallestblue]

Tri-Klops is neat toy. I'm eager to get the Classics version of him.
I'm just waiting until they make a MOTUC Man-E-Faces.

[kup]

My two King Grayskulls and the weapons pack arrived, I was surprised by how big the weapons box is. I was surprised that the box was mailed from Auckland New Zealand!

So what's the deal, is Mattel distributing their toys from New Zealand?

[Sky Shadow]

My two King Grayskulls and the weapons pack arrived, I was surprised by how big the weapons box is. I was surprised that the box was mailed from Auckland New Zealand!

So what's the deal, is Mattel distributing their toys from New Zealand?

Usually mine come from New Zealand, but this time the package came from somewhere in Europe.

[gekisou]

The first times, they came in from NZ. I just tot it was Matty being stupid and sending stuff to NZ and then they redirect it to Australia...

Then I got something from Germany... and that worried me cos I never order from Germany LOL

[Sky Shadow]

I assume massive bulk lots are delivered to bases around the world and then shipped out internationally as required.

[kup]

The first times, they came in from NZ. I just tot it was Matty being stupid and sending stuff to NZ and then they redirect it to Australia...

Then I got something from Germany... and that worried me cos I never order from Germany LOL

Since the package was just a plain standard brown box with a 'From New Zealand' sticker on it, I was confused by what it was since I had not ordered anything from there. I kinda suspected it was from Matty but until I opened it I had doubts as I assumed the packaging to be a Mattel box or something like that.

I had a look at the King Grayskulls - One of them has a bit of bad QC on his hair (white 'melted' spots which I assume to be from the shoulder flocking) and bad paint apps on his fist fingers - These are minor as it doesn't look too critical but still annoying. The other seems to be much better but has a bit of a tiny freckle on his face which I hope I can wipe off.

[gekisou]

Just got home and who was waiting for me at my front door. My TWO Kin Greyskulls!!! Pure awesome!!!

[d*r*j*]

So what's the deal, is Mattel distributing their toys from New Zealand?

A lot of slower mailing companies go through new zealand. When I order from 'the end' records or newbury comics this is also the case... I think they use dll or something(?)
My Grayskulls and Grizzlor arrived yesterday!

[kurdt_the_goat]

My army is growing! MOTUC He-Ro and Beast Man just arrived! Thanks to Kup for passing on the details of the guy he pillaged the other week :D

[Robzy]

Just got my Grizzlor and King Grayskull... My God, KG's feet are so loose and flimsy! No wonder everybody's been complaining - he barely stands up! :rolleyes:

[kurdt_the_goat]

Sorry to hear that Robzy :( I must say that is one of my pet peeves with the line, even when they aren't extremely loose, they're still tricky to balance.

I don't know what's different about making action figures as opposed to Transformers, but i can't help but think a better solution would be a solid ball joint... i guess they don't want to impair the aesthetics though.

[d*r*j*]

Just got my Grizzlor and King Grayskull... My God, KG's feet are so loose and flimsy! No wonder everybody's been complaining - he barely stands up! :rolleyes:

I would probably say that my 2 KG's have some of the best ankle joints in the line so far. Kind of a rubbery firmness to them. I was very impressed when I took them out of the package.

[Robzy]

It's funny... people have been complaining for about a year now about figures with loose ankles and bobble heads - and I haven't experienced any of these problems! KG is the first figure I have bought from the entire line that has any "issues" at all. Having said that, it's not quite as bad as I first thought. He seems to be standing alright now.

[kup]

It's funny... people have been complaining for about a year now about figures with loose ankles and bobble heads - and I haven't experienced any of these problems! KG is the first figure I have bought from the entire line that has any "issues" at all. Having said that, it's not quite as bad as I first thought. He seems to be standing alright now.

As far as loose ankles and bobble heads are concerned, I haven't experienced any of that, not even with the rejects I got from the Chinese guy and one has a twisted ankle. Yeah they do tip over if you don't balance them right but that can also be due to the design of the joint. It's a small articulated hinge that is carrying the whole weight of the figure.

However in the event that I do get a loose ankle, it seems fairly straight forward to fix if you are careful.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Got the complete 2002 DVD series today!
Great deal too i think, $7.99US + shipping from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/He-Man-Masters-Universe-Cam-Clarke/dp/B002DQL34G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1291787509&sr=8-2), plus it comes with interviews with Mattel & 4H, scripts and PDF comic for unproduced 40th episode!

Have to wait till Christmas to open tho :o

[kup]

Got the complete 2002 DVD series today!
Great deal too i think, $7.99US + shipping from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/He-Man-Masters-Universe-Cam-Clarke/dp/B002DQL34G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1291787509&sr=8-2), plus it comes with interviews with Mattel & 4H, scripts and PDF comic for unproduced 40th episode!

Have to wait till Christmas to open tho :o

Awesome! Mine should be arriving sometime soon :D

Here is what I received today:

Battle Ram Chariot and Snake Teela

http://kupscigar.com/2010/081210.JPG

[kurdt_the_goat]

Nice! Is that Skeletor any different or just the regular release?

[kup]

Nice! Is that Skeletor any different or just the regular release?

Same overall color scheme as the regular version but with much lighter colors and the face is more like the green and yellow of MOTUC Skeletor. Some parts also feel more rubbery like his cowl. He doesn't come with the swords.

Overall it is my least favorite of the 'non-armor' 200x Skeletors but it is still pretty decent. The best one by far is still Keldor (with the Skeletor head).

The Battle Chariot is surprisingly impressive and the gimmick works very well but I need to fix up those bright oranges with a bit of a wash. I understand that it's representing fiery parts but it's too 'Hasbro orange' bright. The awesome bit is that the Chariot is so large that I can easily see MOTUC Skeletor naturally fitting in with it.

[Robzy]

Got the complete 2002 DVD series today!
Great deal too i think, $7.99US + shipping from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/He-Man-Masters-Universe-Cam-Clarke/dp/B002DQL34G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1291787509&sr=8-2), plus it comes with interviews with Mattel & 4H, scripts and PDF comic for unproduced 40th episode!
That's a great price! :eek: How much was shipping if you don't mind me asking..?

I've been eyeing this set off for a while... I've actually already got the 1st Season on DVD - bought it ages ago, but stopped buying the rest when they announced the full set.

[kurdt_the_goat]

I actually ordered it with a book for Mum's Christmas present, so my shipping amount would be skewed. But with Amazon you can just go through the checkout, before the final confirm it'll tell you exactly how much it'll cost!

[kup]

Kronis became..

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/trap-jaw1.JPG

Trap-Jaw!

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/trap-jaw2.JPG

[Tallestblue]

Kronis became..

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/trap-jaw1.JPG

Trap-Jaw!

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/trap-jaw2.JPG

Have you read the 200X comic in which this happens? It's genuinely disturbing what Skeletor does to Kronis.

[liegeprime]

Have you read the 200X comic in which this happens? It's genuinely disturbing what Skeletor does to Kronis.

Any links or scans?

[Tallestblue]

It happens across a few pages in the Trap Jaw Icons of Evil Comic.
Skeletor blasts Kronis in the Face, Rips his arm and Jaw off. This was all written by Robert Kirkman of Invincible/Walking Dead fame.

I'm not sure the rules on posting links to downloads CBRs so I'll just say google it.

[kup]

It happens across a few pages in the Trap Jaw Icons of Evil Comic.
Skeletor blasts Kronis in the Face, Rips his arm and Jaw off. This was all written by Robert Kirkman of Invincible/Walking Dead fame.

I'm not sure the rules on posting links to downloads CBRs so I'll just say google it.

It wasn't easy to find but I did. I haven't read it yet as it's a bit late but I will during the week.

[Sam]

Picked up Classics Tri-Klops on ebay 30 bucks (including postage). No box, but condition of figure was like new with all accessories, so I think not a bad find. :)

[kup]

Picked up Classics Tri-Klops on ebay 30 bucks (including postage). No box, but condition of figure was like new with all accessories, so I think not a bad find. :)

Awesome! That's a really good price but I hope you didn't get it from the Chinese guy that is selling factory rejects.

[Sam]

Awesome! That's a really good price but I hope you didn't get it from the Chinese guy that is selling factory rejects.

Yikes! I didn't know about this (what is his eBay user ID by the way?). I don't think it was him, the actual name of the sender indicates he's most likely caucasian, plus it's an American eBayer with 100% feedback rating.

[kup]

Yikes! I didn't know about this (what is his eBay user ID by the way?). I don't think it was him, the actual name of the sender indicates he's most likely caucasian, plus it's an American eBayer with 100% feedback rating.

Phew! That's good, you should be perfectly fine and it is a kick ass price.

Here is more on that bad seller for your reference:

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=9272&page=6

Be careful on loose toys from China as this guy seems to change user name every so often.

[Hursticon]

It happens across a few pages in the Trap Jaw Icons of Evil Comic.
Skeletor blasts Kronis in the Face, Rips his arm and Jaw off. This was all written by Robert Kirkman of Invincible/Walking Dead fame.

I've never been a massive He-Man fan but...

I now have an absolutely grander respect for Skeletor now, this is the coolest thing I've heard a character do in a long time! - what a Genesis for the character though!?! :D:D:D

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/th_BFAHornsUp.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/?action=view&current=BFAHornsUp.jpg)

[Tallestblue]

I've never been a massive He-Man fan but...

I now have an absolutely grander respect for Skeletor now, this is the coolest thing I've heard a character do in a long time! - what a Genesis for the character though!?! :D:D:D

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/th_BFAHornsUp.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/?action=view&current=BFAHornsUp.jpg)

Make no Mistake, 200X Skeletor is terrifying. And rightly so

[Hursticon]

Make no Mistake, 200X Skeletor is terrifying. And rightly so

I know this isn't the right thread, but could you, or anyone else, point me to a link that explains the differences between the 80's and 2000's series? - apart from the obvious visuals :p
(Uber newb here :o)

[Sam]

Phew! That's good, you should be perfectly fine and it is a kick ass price.

Here is more on that bad seller for your reference:

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=9272&page=6

Be careful on loose toys from China as this guy seems to change user name every so often.

Ah thanks for the reference kup. Gotta keep an eye out for this guy...

[Sam]

I know this isn't the right thread, but could you, or anyone else, point me to a link that explains the differences between the 80's and 2000's series? - apart from the obvious visuals :p
(Uber newb here :o)

Did you mean story-wise with specific reference to origins of the various characters (e.g. Keldor -> Skeletor) ?

The He-Man.org encyclopedia might be helpful: http://www.he-man.org/encyclopedia/

[kup]

Rio-Blast and Sssqueeze

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/201210.JPG

One more Snake Man to go!

Oh! and this also arrived:

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/MOTUDVD.JPG

Thanks to kurdt_the_goat for the heads up on that one.

[kup]

Did you mean story-wise with specific reference to origins of the various characters (e.g. Keldor -> Skeletor) ?

The He-Man.org encyclopedia might be helpful: http://www.he-man.org/encyclopedia/

I have noticed that overall, online information on MOTU is considerably less developed than Transformers. The He-man.org Encyclopedia is very 80s centric with most other eras incomplete or as placeholders. The Grayskull wiki (http://he-man.wikia.com/wiki/He-Man_Wiki)is much better but is still lacking in information.



I know this isn't the right thread, but could you, or anyone else, point me to a link that explains the differences between the 80's and 2000's series? - apart from the obvious visuals :p
(Uber newb here :o)

The thing about the 2000 series is that overall, all the characters are very similar if not identical in concept to their 80s counterparts with some exceptions such as the Snake Men and The Horde. Of course the series is modernized so much of the 80s cheese is is removed (not all ;) ) but the spirit of the original is still there and the series actually develops characters that were never touched upon or neglected in the 80s cartoon.

[Hursticon]

Did you mean story-wise with specific reference to origins of the various characters (e.g. Keldor -> Skeletor) ?

The He-Man.org encyclopedia might be helpful: http://www.he-man.org/encyclopedia/

Cheers dude, any info is good really because, whilst I watched the cartoon as a kid, it never really grabbed me like Transformers did - that being said though I always considered the figures to be cool and Skeletor (both toon and figure) has permanently cemented the coolness of Skeletons, Skeletal characters and all manner of entities from the Darker-side of things within me forever more! :D
(He's probably partly responsible for my infatuation with Bludgeon too! :p)


I have noticed that overall, online information on MOTU is considerably less developed than Transformers. The He-man.org Encyclopedia is very 80s centric with most other eras incomplete or as placeholders. The Grayskull wiki (http://he-man.wikia.com/wiki/He-Man_Wiki)is much better but is still lacking in information.

Cheers dude, I know what you mean because Voltron unfortunately suffers the same, online information wise, which sort of makes me appreciate the TFwiki a lot really.


The thing about the 2000 series is that overall, all the characters are very similar if not identical in concept to their 80s counterparts with some exceptions such as the Snake Men and The Horde. Of course the series is modernized so much of the 80s cheese is is removed (not all ;) ) but the spirit of the original is still there and the series actually develops characters that were never touched upon or neglected in the 80s cartoon.

Well I'm glad to hear that because I remember when my youngest Brother received a 200X Skeletor figure and I thought - Man that is one kickass re-imagining but I was never able to find the cartoon series to watch (Middle of High School :o), so I'm glad that it stays true to the original whilst exploring new areas. :cool:

If Transformers wasn't such a priority, I'd consider starting a Skeletor collection :p, maybe even Hordak. :D

[kurdt_the_goat]

No one received their Cyber Monday goods yet? I'm fearful my Battle Cat & He-Man have missed the christmas postage boat :(

[Hursticon]

'Digitally Relocated' the 200X complete series last night, not the greatest of quality but am really looking forward to sitting down and watching it! :D

[kup]

No one received their Cyber Monday goods yet? I'm fearful my Battle Cat & He-Man have missed the christmas postage boat :(

Nope, I was really hoping for it today. Still a few more days in the week so it could still make it.

[kup]

'Digitally Relocated' the 200X complete series last night, not the greatest of quality but am really looking forward to sitting down and watching it! :D

It only cost me like $18 to import mine!

http://www.amazon.com/He-Man-Masters-Universe-Cam-Clarke/dp/B002DQL34G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1292916858&sr=8-1

[Hursticon]

It only cost me like $18 to import mine!

http://www.amazon.com/He-Man-Masters-Universe-Cam-Clarke/dp/B002DQL34G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1292916858&sr=8-1

That's a very, very good price really for a complete series! - I'm a big believer in if you like something enough you'll pay for it, so if that indeed becomes the case then I'll definitely buy it dude. ;):)

[kup]

That's a very, very good price really for a complete series! - I'm a big believer in if you like something enough you'll pay for it, so if that indeed becomes the case then I'll definitely buy it dude. ;):)

Hope you enjoy it! The Second Season is by far the best.

[Sam]

Nope, I was really hoping for it today. Still a few more days in the week so it could still make it.

Haven't received mine yet either...

[Sam]

Hope you enjoy it! The Second Season is by far the best.

Was saddened that the series got ended prematurely. Things were getting interesting and i wanted to see a return of Hordak.

[kup]

Was saddened that the series got ended prematurely. Things were getting interesting and i wanted to see a return of Hordak.

Fortunately there is a conclusion of sorts only that it feels more like a 'end of season' than end of series.

[Tallestblue]

Battlecat arrived today and his big brown mailbox seemed a bit worse for wear. But the White mailer was fine. Was a bit alarmed that his leg had popped off in the package but it seemed to pop back in just fine. He's awesome. Great update.

[Sam]

Battlecat arrived today and his big brown mailbox seemed a bit worse for wear. But the White mailer was fine. Was a bit alarmed that his leg had popped off in the package but it seemed to pop back in just fine. He's awesome. Great update.

Cool ! Hope to get mine soon.... :)

[kup]

I can finally add this figures to my collection:

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/231210x.JPG

Kurtdt was right, MOTUC are super hard to pull apart, removing the boots off She-Ra alone was a harrowing experience! Glad I didn't have to do it for every figure.

[Tallestblue]

I can finally add this figures to my collection:

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/231210x.JPG

Kurtdt was right, MOTUC are super hard to pull apart, removing the boots off She-Ra alone was a harrowing experience! Glad I didn't have to do it for every figure.

My favourite figures right there. (Well, I only have 8 motuc toys but I love them all. )

[Sam]

Got my classics Teela today. Hopefully He-Man, Skeletor, and Battlecat will arrive soon...

[kup]

No Battle Cat today :(

I guess I will have to wait until after the Christmas break for it.

[Sam]

No Battle Cat today :(

I guess I will have to wait until after the Christmas break for it.

Same here. :(

Still, I wish you an enjoyable time over the Christmas / New Year period. :)

[kurdt_the_goat]

I fear mine has suffered the same fate :( I hate it when this happens! With my office un-manned until the 4th, i dont want them to card me!

[kurdt_the_goat]

My wife got me Chief Carnivus and my parents got me Trap Jaw for Christmas!! Helps soothe the Battle Cat & He-Man delay :)

[kup]

Cyber Monday figures arrived!

hmmm..I was a bit skeptical to the talk that Matty was re-selling returned figures as new but after I received my Skeletor, that seems to be the case.

My Skeletor mailer box looks worn, it's double taped and the 'tissue paper' is ripped and crunched up not folded like it is normally, suggesting that this figure has been opened and then roughly placed back in the mailer box. Skeletor within has horrendous paint apps so this is likely the reason why it was returned to begin with.

How hard is it to get replacements from Australia? Is it at all feasible? If it's too hard then I will have to live with my reject Skeletor and maybe try to fix him up myself :rolleyes:

I am pissed off at this and feel as if Matty is trying to rip me off by passing off returned toys as new! I would expect something like that from a dodgy Ebay seller not the biggest toy company in the world!

At least He-Man and Battle Cat look to be new even if He-Man's hair is too high up and Battle Cat's box sticky tape looks to have been applied by an uncoordinated monkey.

[kurdt_the_goat]

wtf is with auspost, i can't get a direct line to the post office near my work, to query whether they have my cyber monday package! I got nothing better to do tho so i think i'm going to drive in and check :o

[kup]

wtf is with auspost, i can't get a direct line to the post office near my work, to query whether they have my cyber monday package! I got nothing better to do tho so i think i'm going to drive in and check :o

Did you order just Battle Cat or the whole bunch?

[kurdt_the_goat]

Battle Cat + He-Man.. anyway i'm off to check, wish me luck :)

[kup]

Battle Cat + He-Man.. anyway i'm off to check, wish me luck :)

Good luck! :)

[kurdt_the_goat]

No dice :( But there's a guy at our office doing wall maintenance so i asked him to call me if something comes in while he's there... saves more wasteful trips anyway!

[kup]

I am sure that the package is at the local post office. They have to be in Australia already. Hopefully the guy will call you soon!

[kup]

Here is a pic of today's arrival from the Cyber Monday sale:

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/291210.JPG

Looks like I got a left over from the original Battle Cat release as it doesn't have "The Original" on it.

Now I need to operate on my He-Man's toupee.

[kurdt_the_goat]

The Skeletor doesn't look too bad from a distance at least? How are you planning on removing He-Man's hair? If mine ever gets here i might have to do the same!

[kup]

The Skeletor doesn't look too bad from a distance at least? How are you planning on removing He-Man's hair? If mine ever gets here i might have to do the same!

Yeah the distance makes it look really good in the photo. I wish the yellow looked like that in IRL.

I have sent an email to Matty asking for a replacement head but I doubt anything will come of that.

The ugly paint job is kind of growing on me but it is still technically botched up. I have tried to take photos of it but for some bizarre reason, it comes out very good in pics! :confused:

[Sam]

He-Man, Skeletor, and Battle Cat arrived today (actually yesterday, but I was away so got a card to pick it up). Thankfully, no QC issues. :)

[Tallestblue]

Yeah the distance makes it look really good in the photo. I wish the yellow looked like that in IRL.

I have sent an email to Matty asking for a replacement head but I doubt anything will come of that.

The ugly paint job is kind of growing on me but it is still technically botched up. I have tried to take photos of it but for some bizarre reason, it comes out very good in pics! :confused:

When I got my Skeletor, I wasn't aware of the dodgy paint apps and the thought the green wash was to make him look creepy and decayed.

Turns out it was bad paint. I still think it looks cool.

[kup]

Matty sent me an email shipping notice saying that they have shipped me a 'Skeletor - CS use only'

I am not sure if that is a complete Skeletor or just a replacement head. I guess that I will find out once it arrives.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Either way, that's a pretty good result with minimal fuss.
At this rate, your replacement bits will probably arive before my original order gets here! :(

[kup]

Either way, that's a pretty good result with minimal fuss.
At this rate, your replacement bits will probably arive before my original order gets here! :(

So still nothing? That's too long now as everyone else seems to have received theirs. Best to contact Matty and ask what is going on.

[kurdt_the_goat]

I'll wait out for the rest of the week before talking to them i think... i'm pretty sure with standard delivery though, i'll be up shit creek trying to get info or another sent out!

I'm almost over it tbh, bring on MP Rodimus, at least i didn't cheap out on the shipping for him! :D

[kup]

http://kupscigar.com/2011/MOTU/060110.JPG

MOTUC Faker and Man-At-Arms.

I bought Faker only just in case the Chinese seller didn't come though but he did so I will sell this one along with other MOTUC spares that I have.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Was beginning to think i wouldn't get a chance to post this one!!
HE-MAN & BATTLE CAT!!
And thankfully after all that wait, it appears i got ones without QC issues, He-Man is packing a most heavily fringed 'do!

[VERT]

http://kupscigar.com/2011/MOTU/060110.JPG

MOTUC Faker and Man-At-Arms.

I bought Faker only just in case the Chinese seller didn't come though but he did so I will sell this one along with other MOTUC spares that I have.


PM sent Kup Very interested in your extra Man at Arms :D

[kup]

PM sent Kup Very interested in your extra Man at Arms :D

Sorry Vert but the Man-At-Arms is not a spare, only Faker is.

[kup]

Was beginning to think i wouldn't get a chance to post this one!!
HE-MAN & BATTLE CAT!!
And thankfully after all that wait, it appears i got ones without QC issues, He-Man is packing a most heavily fringed 'do!

Congratulations! Good to hear that it arrived safely. Let me know if you need help fixing He-Man's hair.

I have to now get ready for this January sale - It's pretty awesome and expensive.

[kup]

This here was almost a complete surprise, I ordered it about a week ago and wasn't expecting it so soon!

Unfortunately the seller sent the toy using it's mailer box and that ruined it but oh well, the figure inside is ok.

http://kupscigar.com/2011/MOTU/070111.JPG

[SpeedBreaker]

Nice. Lets see a group shot of all your MOTUC guys! :D

[kurdt_the_goat]

You have to slow down Kup, there's not gonna be any left for you to buy at this rate!

[kup]

You have to slow down Kup, there's not gonna be any left for you to buy at this rate!

There already isn't ;) I have bought all the released MOTUC I wanted. The only already released figures that I would be after are Moss Man and Adora but they area bit expensive and hoping for a reissue this year.

Oddly enough, this is the first time in a considerably long time where I no longer have any 'incoming' toys. Marzo was the last toy I had on order.

The next MOTUC stuff will be from this month's Matty sale :)

[kurdt_the_goat]

I'm only after stands this month. Since i moved house, I changed addresss details on my card... i'm paranoid that if i change my billing address on Matty, my orders won't go through! :rolleyes:

So this will be my test prior to the main event in a few months, King Hsss!

[twincobra]

I cant remember if the guard 2 pack is part of the sub or not :eek:! does anyone know?

[Sky Shadow]

I cant remember if the guard 2 pack is part of the sub or not :eek:! does anyone know?

It's not. Happy alarm setting! :p

[kup]

It's not. Happy alarm setting! :p

I am debating with myself if I should get 1 or two sets. One set alone seems too pricey as I expected some sort of discount as they are in a 2 pack.

[fatbot]

http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/sale/MOTUC_sale1.JPG
http://kupscigar.com/MOTU/sale/MOTUC_sale2.JPG

Thanks to Kup for the awesome figures.
(yes I stole the photos from your sale page :))

[kup]

I am happy that you enjoy them :)

Always good to see my former figures go to a good home.

[VERT]

I HAVE SKELETOR! its my first classic and I like :D

[kup]

I HAVE SKELETOR! its my first classic and I like :D

Congratulations!

[Robzy]

Got my Buzz Off the other day (actually all 3 arrived - including the 2 I didn't order). He's a wicked figure!!

[twincobra]

Got my Buzz Off the other day (actually all 3 arrived - including the 2 I didn't order). He's a wicked figure!!

Have not got mine yet hope it didnt go missing in the floods:mad:

[fatbot]

Snout Spout mini statue
Clamp Champ mini statue

I'll do pics tomorrow, my computers stuffed.

*EDIT*

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo146/fatbot/photo5.jpg
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo146/fatbot/photo4.jpg

[kup]

Snout Spout is a ridiculous and goofy concept that the 4 Horsemen did an excellent job in recreating as a cool looking statue. Too bad that the Mattel 200X toy line was cancelled or most of those Staction designs would have gone to be actual action figures.

[Robzy]

Have not got mine yet hope it didnt go missing in the floods:mad:
Well, I have 2 spare Buzz Offs now (thanks to Matty's stuff up :rolleyes:) so if you, or anyone else, needs one then let me know :)

[VERT]

Well, I have 2 spare Buzz Offs now (thanks to Matty's stuff up :rolleyes:) so if you, or anyone else, needs one then let me know :)

You have a PM :D

[kurdt_the_goat]

Grabbed a MOTUC Count Marzo at Nexus Toy Fair today! Yet to open him but looks better in person than i thought from photos.

[kup]

Grabbed a MOTUC Count Marzo at Nexus Toy Fair today! Yet to open him but looks better in person than i thought from photos.

Marzo is freaking awesome! He is my favorite MOTUC figure so far I think.

[Hursticon]

Grabbed a MOTUC Count Marzo at Nexus Toy Fair today! Yet to open him but looks better in person than i thought from photos.


Marzo is freaking awesome! He is my favorite MOTUC figure so far I think.

I've got to say, from the pics I've seen he looks pretty friggin' awesome indeed!
Congrats Kurdt. :D

[kup]

After a long search I got 200X Kobra Khan today!

http://kupscigar.com/2011/MOTU/040211.JPG

This completes my Snake Men (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=219045#post219045)Collection!

[kurdt_the_goat]

Marzo is freaking awesome! He is my favorite MOTUC figure so far I think.


I've got to say, from the pics I've seen he looks pretty friggin' awesome indeed!
Congrats Kurdt. :D

Marzo is indeed awesome! And you know who else is awesome? MOTUC Hordak! Which my parents got me for my birthday last week :)

[kup]

Marzo is indeed awesome! And you know who else is awesome? MOTUC Hordak! Which my parents got me for my birthday last week :)

Congratulations and Happy Birthday for last week! I haven't opened my Hordak yet, I have no proper place to display him. I may find something once I get Bow and Catra.

[gekisou]

After a long search I got 200X Kobra Khan today!

http://kupscigar.com/2011/MOTU/040211.JPG

This completes my Snake Men (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=219045#post219045)Collection!

I really like this version of Kobra Khan and of the three Snake-Men, he is the best!

[kup]

Vikor and one set of the stands arrived today. This is odd since this is the 'second' order from that sale. The Guards and two stands were my first order which I assume will arrive tomorrow.

http://kupscigar.com/2011/MOTU/080211.JPG

[Robzy]

After a long search I got 200X Kobra Khan today!

http://kupscigar.com/2011/MOTU/040211.JPG

This completes my Snake Men (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=219045#post219045)Collection!
Awesome - good to see you finally got him! :)


http://kupscigar.com/2011/MOTU/080211.JPG
Awesomer :D Can't wait to get mine!

[Tallestblue]

Ooooh, I hope I get my Vikor soon. I can't wait By Crom!!

[fatbot]

Today I obtained 200x Fire Armor Skeletor, Battle Sound He-Man with Diamond Ray of Disappearance Video, Tri-Klops (Repaint), Serpent Track Mekaneck and Classics Hordak (Re-Issue). I'll do pics in the morning, along with my other motu figures

[kup]

Still no Palace Guards! They were supposed to have been shipped before Vikor :confused:

I hope they arrive by tomorrow.

[kup]

The 2nd part of the Janurary sale finally arrived.

The Palace Guards + 2x Stands.

http://kupscigar.com/2011/MOTU/110111.jpg

Strangely enough, the mailer box for the guards was sealed but the inner figure box had no tape and one flap was opened. Fortunately the set is complete with nothing missing.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Got my lone set of stands today :)

[liegeprime]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2011%20Acquisitions/January2011042.jpg

Finally Got Evil Lyn 200x version (yay), Syclone 200x ( now Red tornado can have a playmate:D:p) also Eagle flight pack and Bat Flight pack.... I really have to migrate my collection from Phils here so the whole group can be united:D:D

now on to get Teela....

[kup]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2011%20Acquisitions/January2011042.jpg

Finally Got Evil Lyn 200x version (yay), Syclone 200x ( now Red tornado can have a playmate:D:p) also Eagle flight pack and Bat Flight pack.... I really have to migrate my collection from Phils here so the whole group can be united:D:D

now on to get Teela....

Lucky you on Teela!! I actually missed out on an auction today because I had forgotten :rolleyes:

[Robzy]

Yay! My Conan, Concept He-man, Vikor arrived today... he's my new favourite (God, I sound fickle) :D

[Hursticon]

Haha! - I can finally post here. :D

Courtesy of Kup, my very own and Highly loved MOTUC Skeletor! :D:cool:


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2011%20Acquisitions/FEB-21-ACQ-02.jpg

[Robzy]

Noice! Hopefully we'll see in you this thread more now :)

[kup]

Awesome, Hursti!

I am happy that your are enjoying your first MOTUC figure! :)

[TheFallen]

Haha! - I can finally post here. :D

Courtesy of Kup, my very own and Highly loved MOTUC Skeletor! :D:cool:


And MOTUC gets another victim :)

[Tallestblue]

My Vikor finally got here. He's neat. Very Conan-y. I might post pics later.

[Hursticon]

Noice! Hopefully we'll see in you this thread more now :)


Awesome, Hursti!

I am happy that your are enjoying your first MOTUC figure! :)


And MOTUC gets another victim :)

Cheers guys! :D
In the coming months you may just see me here a little bit more, hehe, there are a couple of MOTUs that I've got my eyes on. ;):D

[kup]

My Vikor finally got here. He's neat. Very Conan-y. I might post pics later.

Finally! Congratulations!

[Tallestblue]

Here we go!

VIKOR!

"Know, O Prince Adam, that between the years when the oceans drank Anwat Gar and the gleaming cities, and the rise of the sons of Greyskull, there was an age undreamed of, when shining kingdoms lay spread across the world like blue mantles beneath the stars. From the North came Vikor, a reaver, a slayer, to tread the jeweled thrones of Preternia beneath his sandaled feet."

[Tallestblue]

And because I've already done the "What is best in life" gag on my Facebook, Vikor loves the ladies-
BTW The above gag is not something I've made up, I saw a variant of it and thought it was funny/cool.

[Tallestblue]

My MOTUC Bow arrived today! That was a really fast delivery from Matty.com!

[kup]

My MOTUC Bow arrived today! That was a really fast delivery from Matty.com!

Awesome! I hope my Count Reccula arrives soon.

[kup]

Bow, Keldor and the Shadow Beast arrived today.

http://kupscigar.com/2011/MOTU/030311.JPG

I was surprised that instead of coming from NZ it was actually shipped from within Australia explaining the faster than usual delivery.

[Tallestblue]

OhWow! Shadow beast is MASSIVE!! I thought it was based off the DCUC Grodd Mold?

[Sky Shadow]

OhWow! Shadow beast is MASSIVE!! I thought it was based off the DCUC Grodd Mold?

It's the Gy-gor mould, which is bigger than Grodd: http://www.poeghostal.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/gygor4.jpg

[Tallestblue]

Now I why Gygor is so expensive. And Grodd's a big toy in and of himself!

[Robzy]

Figures look cool! Can't wait to see some pics of them displayed...

;)

[kup]

Figures look cool! Can't wait to see some pics of them displayed...

;)

Here is my updated collection gallery (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=224942&postcount=19)

No where near as awesome as yours but I am pretty happy with it :)

[Tallestblue]

Got Battle Armour He-Man in anticpation of Battle Armour Skeletor next week.
This is the He-Man I had as a kid so there's a fair bit of nostalgia there for me.

[TheFallen]

In this last week my subscriptions have come in. Bow, Preternia Disguise He-Man and Shadow Beast.

I have to admit, Bow is a lot better than I expected. Filmation head all the way for me. PD He-Man is actually pretty cool but only because of the Cosmic Key and Bionotops Gun. Shadow Beast is also good and I think the sculpt works better for this than it did for Gygor.

I also got pretty lucky on ebay for some mini comics I was after;

Tale of Teela
Ultimate Battleground
Enter Buzz Saw Hordak
Escape From the Slime Pit
The Hordes of Hordak
The Warrior Machine
Leech - The Master of Power Suction Unleashed
The Menace Modulok
Grizzlor - The legend comes alive
Hordak - The Ruthless Leaders Revenge
Mantenna and the Menace of the Evil Horde

All for $100

[kup]

In this last week my subscriptions have come in. Bow, Preternia Disguise He-Man and Shadow Beast.

I have to admit, Bow is a lot better than I expected. Filmation head all the way for me. PD He-Man is actually pretty cool but only because of the Cosmic Key and Bionotops Gun. Shadow Beast is also good and I think the sculpt works better for this than it did for Gygor.

I also got pretty lucky on ebay for some mini comics I was after;

Tale of Teela
Ultimate Battleground
Enter Buzz Saw Hordak
Escape From the Slime Pit
The Hordes of Hordak
The Warrior Machine
Leech - The Master of Power Suction Unleashed
The Menace Modulok
Grizzlor - The legend comes alive
Hordak - The Ruthless Leaders Revenge
Mantenna and the Menace of the Evil Horde

All for $100

Yeah I didn't like Gygor very much but congratz on Pre-Eternian He-Man and all your other toys, specially the mini-comics!

[kurdt_the_goat]

Picked up a vintage Man-e-Faces fig at the markets for $2 yesterday :) No weapons, a bit bow-legged... but the face feature & paints are fine and he's un-chewed! :D

[Tallestblue]

got Orko and Prince Adam in the mail, mostly because I got Adora on Matty Sale day and it seems odd to have one without the other.

[Tallestblue]

MOTUC Hordak and Grizzlor came in. Again, because my POP figures are expanding and they need baddies.

[kup]

MOTUC Hordak and Grizzlor came in. Again, because my POP figures are expanding and they need baddies.

Awesome! Hordak looks to be a really cool figure but I feel that Grizzlor could have benefited from a 200X head.

I am yet to open my MOTUC Hordak mainly because I have no place to display him!

[Tallestblue]

I love MOTUC Hordak, he combines the horrid demonic nastiness of the of the NECA Staction with a nice vintage senisbility and adds some decent articulation. Grizzlor could benefit from a vintage face, but he's still loaded with enough weapons and neatness for me to not care.

[Tallestblue]

Battle Armor Skeletor and Adora arrived from Matty.com today. I've waited 25 years for an Adora toy and she's pretty much perfect. Skeletor is a neat variant but was really only purchased to sit on Panthor when he arrives.

[kup]

Battle Armor Skeletor and Adora arrived from Matty.com today. I've waited 25 years for an Adora toy and she's pretty much perfect. Skeletor is a neat variant but was really only purchased to sit on Panthor when he arrives.

Cool. BTW, where did the matty stuff shipped from this time?

I had orders come from NZ and the last one was from Australia.

[Tallestblue]

Philedelphia and then by way of Frankfurt of all places.
I'm assuming they didn't go by NZ because of the Earthquake.

[kup]

Philedelphia and then by way of Frankfurt of all places.
I'm assuming they didn't go by NZ because of the Earthquake.

That makes sense then. I just got word that a package for me arrived from Germany. I wasn't sure what that was because I had not ordered anything from Germany.

So if these toys are made in Asia and are now shipping from Europe, then that means that it's going further up North later to go all the way south again - That is a really crap way of doing it, I am sure Matty is loosing money on this. I hope they don't increase the shipping costs to compensate for their ridiculous shipping routes.

[Sky Shadow]

So if these toys are made in Asia and are now shipping from Europe, then that means that it's going further up North later to go all the way south again - That is a really crap way of doing it, I am sure Matty is loosing money on this. I hope they don't increase the shipping costs to compensate for their ridiculous shipping routes.

Kup, one of the reasons why the shipping is indirect is because they're keeping our international shipping dirt cheap. They don't ship the toys one-by-one from Asia, they ship them in massive crates and then send them individually from Europe, New Zealand, etc. You know how US shipping is always expensive and yet places like Bookdepository.co.uk and CDwow can afford free shipping by using weird tax-dodgy shipping from bizarre places in Europe and all over the world? Matty is doing the same thing and we benefit by not paying stupid US shipping prices on Mattycollector.com.

[Robzy]

BA Skeletor and King Hssss arrived today.
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/KingHiss.jpg


I've added pics here... (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=232088#post232088)including comparison shots with the vintage and 200X figures.

[kup]

Congratz Robsy! I can't wait to pick up mine :)




....Hsss..I can see it!!! :mad:

[TheFallen]

My Hsss and BA Skeletor arrived today. There is something slightly off about King Hsss that I can't quite put my finger on.....










:D

[kup]

Picked up King Hsss, Evil-Lyn and Adora.

http://kupscigar.com/2011/MOTU/100411.JPG

It's now modding time! :eek:

[kurdt_the_goat]

Got my King Hssss today, 'correctly' assembled like the rest of you i'm afraid. But, to be honest i'm not that bothered. From the back it's obvious, but from the front not too bad. It's a shame about his articulation suffering, but i think i'll put up with it rather than risk a fix.

I'm impressed with the quality of the paint apps though, the shiny bits on the shield and snake staff look awesome, and there's no splatter or missed bits, all very crisp!

[Tallestblue]

MOTUC Mer-Man and Stratos arrived today. Mer-Man is neat thanks to his weapons and extra modern head, which he'll be displayed with, but stratos is a bit...meh. But they're needed as I have a MOTUC list that's I'm slowly checking off. Next Buzz-off/Whiplash and King Randor/Faker!

[kup]

Nice one Tallestblue!

I like Mer-Man but I do wish they had not molded him with an open hand. It would have been better if he were able to hold both his trident and sword.

[Tallestblue]

King Hiss arrived today, in a big mailer bag rather than the usual box.
Certainly hope Sy-Klone,Panthor and Moss-man are boxed.

[gekisou]

I had an email telling me that Panthor and Sy-Lone have been shipped so its highly possible so is yours.

[kup]

King Hiss arrived today, in a big mailer bag rather than the usual box.
Certainly hope Sy-Klone,Panthor and Moss-man are boxed.

They seem to have random distributors. I had packages sent from NZ, Australia and recently Germany. Each have their own 'packaging way' too.

[gekisou]

At least you got something from Australia. Mine have always been NZ and Germany. The first time a package from Germany appeared, it was a fair shock...

[Tallestblue]

For my 30th I've bought myself the following MOTUC Toys from Ebay

King Randor, Buzz-Off, Zodac, Roboto, Faker, Whiplash, Scareglow, Trap Jaw and the 2nd weapons pa(c)k that actually has Weapons you'll use with your MOTUC toys.

Happy Birthday to me.

[kup]

For my 30th I've bought myself the following MOTUC Toys from Ebay

King Randor, Buzz-Off, Zodac, Roboto, Faker, Whiplash, Scareglow, Trap Jaw and the 2nd weapons pa(c)k that actually has Weapons you'll use with your MOTUC toys.

Happy Birthday to me.

Congratulations! That sounds like some ultimate birthday present!

[Tallestblue]

I"m fairly certain it means I'll have all the Goodies and Baddies who aren't concept characters now.

I'm holding off Getting Tri-Klops until Man-E-Faces is available because I've got the mindset of "When you buy a Goodie you have to buy a Baddie as well"

And yes, I'm 30 and still say "Goodies and Baddies".

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Ok, so on Kurdts advice I signed up to Matty collector and bought Syklone and Mossman last week, as preparation for when(if) they re-release a certain character.

Today I found the one I was originally after! Good price too! HAAAAaaaappppy!

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Wootnchoo/IMG_5671.jpg



Behold his awesome gimmick!


http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Wootnchoo/IMG_5672.jpg


I think I am in luuuurrve!

[Tallestblue]

Panthor, Moss-Man and Sy-Klone arrived today. All are pretty awesome.

Exceeeeeept my Sy-Klone did not have his 200X back ring thingy.
It looks like it's meant to be packaged in behind the tray and clearly it was left out. Not happy.

[kup]

Panthor, Moss-Man and Sy-Klone arrived today. All are pretty awesome.

Exceeeeeept my Sy-Klone did not have his 200X back ring thingy.
It looks like it's meant to be packaged in behind the tray and clearly it was left out. Not happy.

Tell Matty right away and they'll send you a new one.

[Tallestblue]

Tell Matty right away and they'll send you a new one.

Done that.

[Robzy]

My Sy-Klone arrived today! Great figure!!

[kup]

Today I received this big massive sack:

http://kupscigar.com/2011/MOTU/060511-1.JPG

Did anyone else receive last month's Matty figures like this? I was shocked when the mail lady brought this out.

Inside that big sack there was just a regular sized box with the MOTUC figures:

http://kupscigar.com/2011/MOTU/060511-2.JPG

Moss Man - The 'cream of the crop' as this is the figure I was mostly excited about. When I opened his white box, I was already able to smell him. I also noted that the card bubble doesn't have any air holes like the other figures, possibly to keep the smell in as it's pretty strong. He is an awesome figure but I expected him to have a Pine or minty type scent, instead he smells like Toilet Duck, at least to me :o

Sy-Klone - I bought this guy on a whim as he is a little too vintage for me but in person he actually looks pretty cool.

Panthor - He looks pretty cool despite the lack of flocking. I look forward to opening him.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Today I received this big massive sack:

*snip*

I recieved a single book I ordered from amazon.com in one of those bags once. Did a major double take as it wasn't even that big of a book either. No customs anywhere had touched it as far as I could tell and inside the bag the book was in its normal amazon book mailer box. Glad to see it wasn't only me.:D

[Hursticon]

Congratulations Kup on the recent acquisitions, what an odd way of arriving though? :confused::p

[Sky Shadow]

I've had MOTUCs arrive in a sack like that before. Although from memory, mine came from somewhere Scandinavian.

[Demonac]

I went down to the local Salvos today (I'm a sucker for old books).
On top of the bookshelf was the 2003 Castle Grayskull playset, still with the (beaten up) box. I had a quick look and everything seemed to be there, so I bought it ($25).
This is my first ever MotU toy.

[Hursticon]

I went down to the local Salvos today (I'm a sucker for old books).
On top of the bookshelf was the 2003 Castle Grayskull playset, still with the (beaten up) box. I had a quick look and everything seemed to be there, so I bought it ($25).
This is my first ever MotU toy.

Oh man! - What a find! :eek:
Congratulations dude, I know of another Salvos store that has an original Sy-Clone and Robotto figure, sans their accessories, for $3 the pair. ;):cool:

[kup]

I went down to the local Salvos today (I'm a sucker for old books).
On top of the bookshelf was the 2003 Castle Grayskull playset, still with the (beaten up) box. I had a quick look and everything seemed to be there, so I bought it ($25).
This is my first ever MotU toy.

Ridiculously awesome find! Which type did you get? The button activated one or the one with the chip scanner?

Reference:
http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=9301

[Demonac]

The second one, without any chips.
Also packed with it (as a bonus I guess) were 2 WWE figures. One of them is HHH, I have no idea who the busty female is though.

[Hursticon]

Also packed with it (as a bonus I guess) were 2 WWE figures. One of them is HHH, I have no idea who the busty female is though.

So you ended up getting a King for your castle huh? - The King of Kings! :D
Can you describe the female wrestler?
(Beyond Busty? :p)

[Demonac]

I just spent 10 minutes looking her up. It's Jillian.

[Hursticon]

I just spent 10 minutes looking her up. It's Jillian.

Ah! - Does she have her microphone? - She could announce whoever is entering or leaving the Castle. ;):p

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Received my Syklone and Mossman today. No big bag either, I was dissappointed.;)

I agree Kup, Mossman does smell like most "pine" scented toilet goods.

It makes me curious about how mossman smelt in the original line. And did the 200x line smell?

At the last nexus, I saw an old mossman and picked it up, it looked pretty skanky and didn't smell. Meanwhile I looked like a weirdo sniffing toys:p

[kup]

The second one, without any chips.

That's great! That is the best Castle of the two as you can easily activate every gimmick without requiring the somewhat rare chipped figures.

[Tallestblue]

All the Ebay figures I ordered arrived today. My favourite of the bunch is Scareglow. Very creepy and cool.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Thought I would add some piccs. I love that Sykone's radar looks exactly like the on on the vintage toy! ACE!
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Wootnchoo/10052011002.jpg

Can anyone tell me why Moss Man has 'The original' on his box, when he is a re-release please?

[Tallestblue]

All re-releases have the "The Original!" Burst on them so collectors can differentiate between the first version of the toy and that way scalpers can't palm of the Reissues as the rarer and more expensive "first printing".

[Sky Shadow]

Can anyone tell me why Moss Man has 'The original' on his box, when he is a re-release please?

It's a reference to the vintage line, where He-Man and Skeletor were reissued in 1984 at the same time as Battle Armour He-Man and Skeletor were released. "The Original" He-Man and Skeletor reissues had that logo. So it's now (ironically) MOTU code for "not actually the original release." :)

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

All the Ebay figures I ordered arrived today. My favourite of the bunch is Scareglow. Very creepy and cool.

Scareglow is 100% awesome. I took some pics coz I loiks him that much here (http://tetstoys.blogspot.com/2011/05/eeeeeeeeeek-its-scareglow.html)


All re-releases have the "The Original!" Burst on them so collectors can differentiate between the first version of the toy and that way scalpers can't palm of the Reissues as the rarer and more expensive "first printing".

I had a feeling it might be something like that,to differentiate the releases, but it seems odd to use 'original' when he isn't. Oh well. Cheers

[Sky Shadow]

I had a feeling it might be something like that,to differentiate the releases, but it seems odd to use 'original' when he isn't. Oh well. Cheers

It would have made a million times more sense for the reissue cards to say "He's Back!" like the 1987 reissue of Faker:

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/8534/faks1u.jpg

(Or "She's Back!" when appropriate.)

[kup]

It would have made a million times more sense for the reissue cards to say "He's Back!" like the 1987 reissue of Faker:

(Or "She's Back!" when appropriate.)

Haven't you heard? Logistics doesn't allow that. You don't understand because you don't know logistics. ;)

[Sky Shadow]

Haven't you heard? Logistics doesn't allow that. You don't understand because you don't know logistics. ;)

Toyguru could change the cards to say "He's Back", but that would involve heavy retooling and use up a monthly development slot, which would mean we will never get The Sorceress and he would then also have to drown a litter of kittens. Is that what you want, MOTUC fans? Do you really want to be responsible for the death of kittens? :eek:

[Hursticon]

Is that what you want, MOTUC fans? Do you really want to be responsible for the death of kittens? :eek:

I'm perfectly fine with it... :cool:
But seriously, that seems to be a very minor change and I don't see why it can't be done if there is enough of a fan call for it, but from what I gather this Guru bloke is a bit of a prat. :rolleyes:

[Sky Shadow]

But seriously, that seems to be a very minor change and I don't see why it can't be done if there is enough of a fan call for it, but from what I gather this Guru bloke is a bit of a prat. :rolleyes:

Sorry, Toyguru can't comment on his prattishness beyond Leech and Hurricane Hordak at this time.

;)

[Tallestblue]

I'm being sent a replacement Sy-Klone. It showed up in my e-mail as a "Your Order is confirmed" message, was a nice surprise.

[kup]

I'm perfectly fine with it... :cool:
But seriously, that seems to be a very minor change and I don't see why it can't be done if there is enough of a fan call for it, but from what I gather this Guru bloke is a bit of a prat. :rolleyes:

As Sky Shadow mentioned, to change that you need a development slot - ToyGuru cannot mention any more details beyond this point..for logistical reasons ;). Matty needs every development slot otherwise they won't be able to put goofy a$$ inert dials on the back of figures and for TG to think up more crappy personal fanfic bios.

It is logistically impossible to do what fans want even if 80% of the main fan board says they should...logistical reasons ;)

[Sky Shadow]

Just because I'm not finished with paying out Toy Guru, I just stumbled upon a post of his eating humble pie over his failure to fix reissue Stratos's wings:

"I'm a bit embarassed on this one. Uusually I catch this stuff."*

Other than the fact that he hasn't 'caught' the fact that he misspelled both 'embarrassed' and 'usually', this was not long before he failed to catch Roboto's shoulders and then King Kiss's shoulders. I wonder how much stuff is wrong that he does catch.

*http://www.he-man.org/forums/boards/showthread.php?p=2386952#post2386952 (Amusingly he posted this just one day after claiming "exactly" nothing was wrong with Stratos and that he hoped the mere fact of his saying so would put "this issue to rest.")

[Hursticon]

Just because I'm not finished with paying out Toy Guru, I just stumbled upon a post of his eating humble pie over his failure to fix reissue Stratos's wings:

"I'm a bit embarassed on this one. Uusually I catch this stuff."*

Other than the fact that he hasn't 'caught' the fact that he misspelled both 'embarrassed' and 'usually', this was not long before he failed to catch Roboto's shoulders and then King Kiss's shoulders. I wonder how much stuff is wrong that he does catch.

*http://www.he-man.org/forums/boards/showthread.php?p=2386952#post2386952 (Amusingly he posted this just one day after claiming "exactly" nothing was wrong with Stratos and that he hoped the mere fact of his saying so would put "this issue to rest.")

Makes you wonder what it is exactly, that he is supposed to be a 'Guru' of... :rolleyes::p

[Robzy]

Just because I'm not finished with paying out Toy Guru, I just stumbled upon a post of his eating humble pie over his failure to fix reissue Stratos's wings:

"I'm a bit embarassed on this one. Uusually I catch this stuff."*

Other than the fact that he hasn't 'caught' the fact that he misspelled both 'embarrassed' and 'usually', this was not long before he failed to catch Roboto's shoulders and then King Kiss's shoulders. I wonder how much stuff is wrong that he does catch.

*http://www.he-man.org/forums/boards/showthread.php?p=2386952#post2386952 (Amusingly he posted this just one day after claiming "exactly" nothing was wrong with Stratos and that he hoped the mere fact of his saying so would put "this issue to rest.")
Lol - great post Sky Shadow :D

Seriously I am so annoyed at this! You know what - I personally asked TG this very question on the forums nearly 2 years ago! He responded by saying that there was no "problem" with Stratos' wings that needed fixing! But there was - they were glued in the wrong spot...

Then when the DCUC/MOTUC (Stratos Vs Hawkman) set came out there was a video of him talking with Pixel Dan admitting that they screwed up (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4i50xgnwR8) on the whole wings in the wrong spot issue (last year) and that fans should be happy because the new (different coloured) 2-pack didn't have this problem. You can hear it for yourself in that video at 4:52 when he states, "And the wings will be, you'll be able to rotate them around the wrist. They won't be glued in place. We fixed that! That was, like, an early mistake and sometimes mistakes happen but we fixed that!"

When he was asked last year (when the first re-issue took place in March 2010) he said he was unaware of any wing issue! :mad::rolleyes: WTF???

I swear this guy is just making it up as he goes along! And now this???!!! Now, he admits he should have caught it? The guy knew about it when Stratos was first released (in 2009)!!! :mad::mad:

And as for him claiming (earlier this week) that there was "exactly" no error - he posted this (http://forums.mattycollector.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/2131094575/m/6611069376) in Jan this year and this (http://www.he-man.org/forums/boards/showpost.php?p=2634736&postcount=55) is Feb this year. Again, he's making it up as he goes along! Either that or he's an idiot! Or both! 2 years of people complaining and he acts like it's news out of left field! :rolleyes:

What a tosser! And a liar!

[Sky Shadow]

What's worst of all is that he said "I was so busy at the time fixing Strato's misscolored belt that the incorrect wings went past my careful eye... We'll get it next time as I'm sure Stratos will be back in time."

And we were up to 'next time' this month and - what do you know - the wings were glued in place again. He is a liar - I suspect the only reason he said they'd fix Stratos is because he never really thought the winged warrior would be released again.

I'm so glad I boiled Toy Guru's head and threw it in the trash.

[Hursticon]

Yesterday I received my Second MOTUC figure, courtesy of Foor... He-Man! :D


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/He-Man-01.jpg