Ram Man

Ram Man

Masters of the Universe Classics - Super 7

Mattel is dead!  Long Live Super 7!  Masters of the Universe Classics figures are back and now offered on demand through toy company, Super 7.  A little history:  Mattel ran the line close to a decade through an online subscription service.  At first, collector's could pick and choose figures they wanted, but MattyCollector decided these "cherry pickers" needed to pony up money for yearly subscriptions.  And what's more, they should pony up hundreds of dollars ahead of time, with no idea what figures might be coming down the line.  Ram Man was held ransom under this tactic.  He was not made available outside of the subscription service.  Like many "cherry picking" fans that don't want figures like Bow and Perfuma, I was denied Ram Man.

Thankfully, Ram Man is back!  Sculpt and accessory wise, he is identical to what they got with the Mattel release.  He has a big battle axe (which can be clipped to his back) and alternate, helmetless head sculpt.  He doesn't have the weird, spring ramming legs that the old-school toy had...it just wouldn't work with the added articulation and it's kinda goofy.  He's a tad taller than most MOTUC figures, and a great deal wider.  He's pretty heavy.  I mean, look at those fists...they're as big as his head!  The detail on the armor is fantastic, as it the squinty look on his face.

The only thing that sets him apart from the first release is the paint job.  The orange jumper is an homage to the original character art on the back of the packaging.  It's a neat variant for those who are completists as well as giving those who missed out on him a chance to grab him.  You know, there are actually parts of figure fanbases that cry about figure rereleases? That it devalues their figures and the thrill of the exclusivity?  Boo hoo...what a sad reason to collect toys.  I hope Fisto gives it to ya where it hurts most!

Available exclusively through the Super 7 website, he doesn't come cheap.  $40 for a figure is a bit pricey to me, but probably the only way MOTUC can be offered right now.  It's really not much of a markup from Mattel and, so far, I've had a much better customer service and shipping experience.  While the Mattel line covered quite a bit of ground, I am excited to see what other surprises Super 7 might be bringing us in the future.