MOTU/POP Acquisitions

[Robzy]

Your post is so pro-Classics it hurts.

Well, I could argue the exact opposite for you - you seem to be so anti-MOTUC it hurts! In fact, one could take it further and ask why you even bother collecting any of the figs, since you seem to think this line has some ridiculous figures, and stupid distribution choices by Mattel.

I like the line and own both He-man and Beastman... I just don't think that Mattel have gone about this release in the right way....
Dragging this release out over years is, in my opinion, just stupid. Oh well.

Is this the first ever toyline that's been "dragged out for years"? I'm confused as to what you mean...you'd rather they release 50 figures all on one day?

Personally, I kinda look forward to a new figure every month.

They didn't release He-ro or Zodac as a nod to diehard fans as you imply... these are the characters that can re-use existing parts/ molds, making them cheaper to produce. Mattel has already spelt this out.

Huh? On one hand you say Zodac's is "obscure nonsense" but then say that he's NOT for die-hard fans. Which one is he... obscure or popular?

As for He-ro... seriously, I don't even know where to begin. Who (in the whole world) apart from absolute die-hard MOTU fans would have EVER heard of He-ro???? I mean, honestly, you don't get more "obscure" than this... he's a total die-hard fan figure! Here's a link with some pics (showing all new parts) and some comments by people below who don't know much about He-ro.

Of course they're re-using some parts, but at least they're making select changes unlike other toy lines (Starscream, Skywarp, Thundercracker anybody?!). Hell, I guess you could say that once you own He-Man, Skeletor, Beast Man, Hordak and Teela, then you will actually own ALL the future MOTUC figures as well - because they're just going to re-use parts to mix-n-match. Kinda like the DCUC line is doing!

He-Ro is without a doubt a nod to die-hard fans. He has a new head, new forearms, new lower legs, new feet, new armour, a new 'loincloth' and a new weapon, none of which are explicitly reusable parts.

Correct!

I'd rather miss out or pay more than get stuck with some obsecure nonsense like Zodac.

That just sums up what I'm saying right there! Have you watched the 200X series??? "Obscure nonsense"??? This guys is like 'Boba Fett' amongst MOTU fans!

At the end of the day it's pretty obvious I love this line (did I mention I work for Mattel and that my parents are the Four Horsemen? ). Seriously though, I'm sorry you don't like this line the way I, and many others do. The figures really are great and I love the choices so far. If you don't like the character selections or the way Mattel are handling it, then I guess this line is not for you. So far, for my own tastes, this is the best MOTU line I've ever collected.