Masters Of The Universe

nacho

"Big Guns"
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They were kinda stylized, but yeah, they were pretty neat. I only bought He-Man and Skeletor because I wasn't really collecting much, just wanted something for my desk. But the way I hear it, mattel goofed the distribution/case assortments so badly that it was impossible for anyone to actually collect them anyway.
 

G.I.*EDDIE

gobbles a LOT of cock
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S.E. Mich :(
Added to cart!...thanks nacho!...coupled with an earlier add to cart, I only need $8something more for free shipping...hmmm, what to buy what to buy?
 

G.I.*EDDIE

gobbles a LOT of cock
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S.E. Mich :(
Pffft...I bought that long ago...target had that for $4.50 on bluray for a while...they still might, I don't know...
 

Dark Horse

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I put my finger on what makes the 200X cartoons so great. They treat each and every character equally, and with respect. Every character has their shining moments, and all of them take equal beat downs on different occasions.

I really love that the good guys get their asses handed to them if they try to invade Snake mountain. He-Man's been out for the count quite a few times, and the story where King Grayskull dies is pretty epic.
 

nacho

"Big Guns"
Founder
RE: the pic of Roboto and Gygor on the WM endcap...

"Took us a few days to get to the bottom of this one. Bottom line is these items were not sold to WMT. They appear to be at only one single location and this WMT aquired them on the secondary market from a third party. Mattel did not set up this end cap or this promotion. There are no plans for MOTUC to be distributed at retail at this time. Maybe the toy aisle manager is a big MOTU fan. Not really sure, but this is not a Mattel program. That i can confirm."

http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=13&itemid=19712
 

Dark Horse

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Just saw this list of Matty trademarks -

TRADEMARKS without characters/descriptions already announced/released (updated on 9th August 2011)

2001-09-04 Clamp Champ (Active Live Registration Date)
2005-02-22 Battle Bones Transport (Active Live Registration Date) [aka Battle Bones]
2005-03-15 Two Bad (Active Live Registration Date)
2005-04-26 Ram Man (Active Live Registration Date)
2007-04-17 Sorceress (Active Live Registration Date)
2007-09-18 Mantenna (Active Live Registration Date)
2007-09-25 Stinkor (Active Live Registration Date)
2008-07-11 Dragon Blaster (Skeletor ?)
2009-06-23 Wrap Trap [NEW]
2009-10-26 Slush Head [NA Character]
2009-10-26 Zalesia [MYP 200x (ancient city)] [NEW]
2010-01-05 O-Larr
2010-01-05 Rattlor
2010-02-09 MULTI-BOT
2010-02-09 SWEET BEE
2010-02-09 CLAMP CHAMP
2010-02-09 GWILDOR
2010-02-09 SUB-TERNIA
2010-03-29 SNAKE MOUNTAIN
2010-06-14 HE-MAN: POWER OF GRAYSKULL
2010-07-06 ARACHNA SPIDER-WARRIORS
2010-07-06 LODAR
2010-07-06 THE MOST POWERFUL CLUB IN THE UNIVERSE!
2010-07-22 MODULOK
2010-07-22 HORDE TROOPERS
2010-07-22 TUNG LASHOR
2010-09-30 GLIMMER
2010-09-30 CASTASPELLA
2010-10-21 DARIUS
2011-01-31 GODDESS OF THE GALAXY
2011-02-10 CASTLE GRAYSKULL - Registered in CLOTHING, FOOTWEAR AND HEADWEAR, TOYS, GAMES AND PLAYTHINGS ORNAMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES
2011-03-xx SNAKE ARMOR
2011-03-xx FROSTA
2011-03-xx GRANAMYR (announced)
2011-03-xx JITSU
2011-03-xx NETOSSA
2011-03-xx PROCRUSTUS
2011-03-xx RIO BLAST
2011-03-xx SPIKOR
2011-03-xx SPINNERELLA
2011-03-xx STONEDAR
2011-03-xx TUSKADOR
2011-04-05 TWO BAD
2011-05-04 RAM MAN
2011-08-09 BUBBLE POWER
2011-08-09 DRAEGO-MAN
2011-08-09 WIND RAIDER


COMPLETE LIST OF TRADEMARKS (updated on 9th August 2011)

2001-09-04 Clamp Champ (Active Live Registration Date)
2003-06-24 Orko (Active Live Registration Date)
2004-08-03 Buzz-Off (Active Live Registration Date)
2005-02-08 Man-E-Faces (Active Live Registration Date)
2005-02-22 Battle Bones Transport (Active Live Registration Date) [aka Battle Bones]
2005-03-15 Two Bad (Active Live Registration Date)
2005-04-26 Ram Man (Active Live Registration Date)
2006-07-25 Roboto (Active Live Registration Date)
2007-04-17 Sorceress (Active Live Registration Date)
2007-07-26 Clawful (Active Live Registration Date)
2007-08-03 Panthor (Active Live Registration Date)
2007-08-06 She-Ra (Active Live Registration Date) [POP Character]
2007-08-31 Leech (Active Live Registration Date)
2007-09-18 Grizzlor (Active Live Registration Date)
2007-09-18 Mantenna (Active Live Registration Date)
2007-09-25 Stinkor (Active Live Registration Date)
2008-07-11 Dragon Blaster (Skeletor ?)
2008-08-22 King Hsss [aka King Hiss]
2008-12-08 Sy-Klone
2009-06-23 Wrap Trap [NEW]
2009-07-12 Whiplash
2009-07-20 Screech [aka Screeech]
2009-07-28 Fisto
2009-08-21 Cringer [NEW]
2009-08-22 Keldor [MYP 200x Character]
2009-10-15 Megator
2009-10-15 Tytus
2009-10-15 Optikk [NA Character]
2009-10-26 Slush Head [NA Character]
2009-10-26 Denebria [NA (mutants' planet in the Tri-Solar system)] [NEW]
2009-10-26 Zalesia [MYP 200x (ancient city)] [NEW]
2009-10-26 Gygor [NEW]
2009-10-26 Heroic Giant Warlord (Tytus' description)
2010-01-05 Count Marzo
2010-01-05 O-Larr
2010-01-05 Rattlor
2010-01-05 Clawdeen wolf
2010-02-09 Heroic Mechanical Warrior (Roboto's Description)
2010-02-09 HEROIC FELINE WARRIOR
2010-02-09 CATRA
2010-02-09 MULTI-BOT
2010-02-09 QUEEN MARLENA
2010-02-09 THE FACELESS ONE
2010-02-09 SNOUT SPOUT
2010-02-09 SWIFTWIND
2010-02-09 SWEET BEE
2010-02-09 SHADOW BEAST
2010-02-09 BOW
2010-02-09 CHIEF CARNIVUS
2010-02-09 CLAMP CHAMP
2010-02-09 CERATUS (Chef de la tribu de Whiplash)
2010-02-09 GWILDOR
2010-02-09 SUB-TERNIA
2010-02-12 THE FEROCIOUS FIGURE WITH FUR
2010-02-23 HEROIC GUARDS
2010-03-29 SNAKE MOUNTAIN
2010-06-14 HE-MAN: POWER OF GRAYSKULL
2010-07-06 ARACHNA SPIDER-WARRIORS
2010-07-06 LODAR
2010-07-06 KEX
2010-07-06 THE MOST POWERFUL CLUB IN THE UNIVERSE!
2010-07-22 MODULOK
2010-07-22 HORDE TROOPERS
2010-07-22 TUNG LASHOR
2010-09-30 GLIMMER
2010-09-30 CASTASPELLA
2010-10-21 DARIUS
2010-10-21 HYDRON
2010-10-26 EVIL DISGUISED LEADER OF THE SNAKE MEN
2010-10-26 HSSSS OF THE VIPER HOUSE
2010-10-26 SAVAGE CAT OF SKELETOR
2011-01-31 GODDESS OF THE GALAXY
2011-02-10 CASTLE GRAYSKULL - Registered in CLOTHING, FOOTWEAR AND HEADWEAR, TOYS, GAMES AND PLAYTHINGS ORNAMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES
2011-03-xx MAN-E-FACES
2011-03-xx SNAKE ARMOR
2011-03-xx FROSTA
2011-03-xx GRANAMYR
2011-03-xx JITSU
2011-03-xx JEWELSTAR
2011-03-xx KOBRA KHAN
2011-03-xx NETOSSA
2011-03-xx PROCRUSTUS
2011-03-xx RIO BLAST
2011-03-xx STARLA
2011-03-xx STAR SISTERS
2011-03-xx SPIKOR
2011-03-xx SPINNERELLA
2011-03-xx STONEDAR
2011-03-xx TUSKADOR
2011-03-xx TALLSTAR
2011-04-05 TWO BAD
2011-05-04 RAM MAN
2011-05-04 CAPTAIN GLENN
2011-08-09 BUBBLE POWER
2011-08-09 DRAEGO-MAN
2011-08-09 WIND RAIDER
 

Bravestarr

Molon Labe!
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Fascinating story on the WM end-cap of Roboto.

I love the comments at the bottom of the page, hahaha.

I agree with most of the posters, in that Mattel most likely dumped some of their inventory on Wal-Mart since some of the product wasn't selling very well.

If only the stupid bastards at "Matty" would monitor the number of IP hits they get when their items go on sale, and also factor in the numbers of what sells on the website...

They could then have an idea of what is selling best on their site, and thereby enhance the online shopping experience therein.

I am still wondering what "surprises" they release in the second half of this year.

Hey Darkhorse, thanks for the patent data. Shame they trademarked Gwildor, but left Saurod out.
 
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Akunin

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I've spent entirely way too much time on MOTUC recently



Not how I have them displayed but wanted a group shot. Working on getting a permanent display built. Just need to get the permanent Castle measurements!

I almost have my collection back where it was before the great GF fire.
 
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Akunin

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I've had to buy several of these twice now... so that was the expensive part. Oh well, I really like this line so I figure its justified. :)
 

Akunin

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My ex had a Masters bbq with my collection. She left (another guy) and on her way out the door decided to torch (literally) several of my collectibles. Out of 30 figures I only had two that escaped and I had to start my collection over again. Cleaning that fireplace was a pain in the ass.
 

Monkeywrench

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My ex had a Masters bbq with my collection. She left (another guy) and on her way out the door decided to torch (literally) several of my collectibles. Out of 30 figures I only had two that escaped and I had to start my collection over again. Cleaning that fireplace was a pain in the ass.

What a Fucking Cunt
 

Akunin

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Cool! What's your favourite figure?

my favorite will always be Battle Cat. I still have my vintage fig as it was my first. But a runner up would have to be Draego-man... that thing has an incredible sculpt!

What a Fucking Cunt

pretty much what I muttered when I came home that night.. and I tell ya, that plastic put off quite a nasty smell. Quite a story, I might post it elsewhere someday.

You collecting MOUTc Wrench??
 

Monkeywrench

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no I'm not. I had them when I was a kid and I've been very tempted many times to jump on them but I know that I don't have limitations. Much like the 25th line, once I get 1 wave, then I need to get the rest and 1 set of carded and openers etc etc. Now I have tubs of figures that I haven't displayed in years and have 17 dukes lol.

Maybe one day I'll jump on them if I run into a bunch of extra money and room :)
 

Akunin

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This is what I'm looking to get thats already out, upcoming I've preordered a Castle Grayskull and looking forward to Ram Man.

Whiplash

Keldor

Shadow Beast

Gygor

Roboto

Shadow Weaver

Triklops

Trap Jaw

Webstor

Skeletor

Man-at-arms

Procrustus

A Weapons Rack

Wind Raider

Swift Wind

So not too bad for whats left.
 

Akunin

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ebay, Amazon or if I'm lucky trades. I'm selling/trading what I have left of my joe collection. But looking forward to the tax return!
 

Dark Horse

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Get the Wind Raider first! I got mine the other day and I can't stop looking at it! It truly is a work of art.

I just bargained with an eBay guy to get Granamyr for £80 shipped. That's a great price, imo.
And BLAY just agreed to sell me Snout Spout and some spare weapons for $25.

So.

This week I'll be getting - 2x TRU Mer Men (one for a custom), pink Star Sister, TRU Stratos, Snake men 2 pack (still not arrived from last week), Granamyr, Snout Spout (he HAS to fight Draego-Man!), BA He-Man, original MAA, Clawful, Rattlor, Zodak, Draego-Man, Great unrest weapons pak, weapons rack and some loose weapons.

Gonna sell some ML BaFs to pay for this lot or I'll be fucking broke lol.

Like I said earlier, I'm collecting with a friend, together we'll have -

He-Man, Skeletor, Fisto, Spikor, Trap Jaw, Horde Prime, Snake MAA, Kobra Kahn, Draego-man x2 (I've made a custom head for another Draego-man), Stinkor, Slush head, Demo Man, Wind Raider, TRU Zodac, and all those listed above.

I reckon that's pretty good seeing as we've been collecting for under a month lol.
 
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Dark Horse

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My ex had a Masters bbq with my collection. She left (another guy) and on her way out the door decided to torch (literally) several of my collectibles. Out of 30 figures I only had two that escaped and I had to start my collection over again. Cleaning that fireplace was a pain in the ass.

If an ex did this to me I would literally destroy everything she owned, then hold her down and shit in her mouth.

Destroying a chaps collectables when he's out is weak as fuck, and I wholly agrre the woman is an utter fucking cunt.

Makes me mad just thinking about it.:mad:
 

Akunin

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I've heard Snout Spouts... snout can crack and I've refrained from a Granamyr for fear of all the QC problems.

That's only a months worth of collecting? Nice!
 

Dark Horse

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I've heard Snout Spouts... snout can crack and I've refrained from a Granamyr for fear of all the QC problems.

That's only a months worth of collecting? Nice!

Yeah, I'm gonna put the Staction head on Snout Spout.

Plus another cool point of buying Granny from a third party vendor is if he's fucked, I can just return him for a refund and not have to deal with Matty/ DR.
I'm sure a lot of folk are breaking their's because they are just trying to smash the parts together and not heat up the sockets beforehand.