Masters of the WWE Universe
Mattel
Mattel is selling us the same crap thrice (Original line, Classics) with the upcoming Masters of the Universe retro line?! However, unlike most double-dips (Or triple-dips) into nostalgia, these figures sport all-new tooling and articulation. So, while your He-man looks as squatty as you remember in the package, you can actually get him in some dynamic poses with added knee, ankle, head, elbow, and wrist joints. Cool, huh? Only one problem...they aren’t out yet! For whatever reason, Matty decided to test the waters with a bizarre WWE/MOTU mash-up.
Weird, yes, but very fun! I already jumped back in time with the Funko DC Primal Age figures, so why not? Plus, who wouldn’t want to see the Rock (coming soon) and He-man cooperatively lay the smack down on the Joker or Skeletor? As with my regular WWE figures, I’m sticking to Classic and Attitude Era only.
Some of the gimmick mash-ups are better than others. Macho Man-at-Arms was what really sold me on the line. Translucent “you-cant-see-me” Faker Cena is a riot! I’m looking ahead hopefully to some more creative pairings, like a Slime Pit Piper (playset is a must). If Andre the Giant’s size doesn’t make him the perfect fit for Ram Man...
The line debuted at Walmart last December with a special MOTU inspired ring, a standard Cena, and Terror claws HHH. Even if this isn’t your bag, it isnt beyond belief that He-man might have a training ring like this in the basement of Castle Grayskull...so it fits in just fine with my MOTU Classics. It even comes with some nifty “wooden” steps with accessory posts to help your warriors armor up before heading into the ring.
Again, these may not be for everyone, but there’s a lot to like at a $15 price point per figure. If the throwback cards and overall style weren’t enough, you get a small mini comic with each figure.
These are pieces of the first two waves. So far, there are two more on the way which I will cherry pick from. Rock, Undertaker/Scareglow are definite locks. Mr. T and Hulk Hogan are also making their way to Eternia soon...I have the power, brother!
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