He-Man, and also the Masters of the Universe

[Steevy Maximus]

Retail listings from Amazon Mexico indicate that Man At Arms and Trap Jaw are slated for the Core line. If the rest of the assortment isn’t repacks, presumably these two would be joined by a 3rd wave mate. I’m leaning towards Roboto, myself, though I wouldn’t past them to do a “Adam Glenn” figure either.
Barring big success, I’m not seeing Core extending more than a dozen figures and not lasting beyond the end of the year, at least in a movie-centric format.

 

[Steevy Maximus]

Well, this is interesting:
Found at Walmart was something listed as “Core Gold” on retail shelves. Verified by Toy Habits as NOT being any sort of AI creation or hoax, the toy is a new Skeletor toy (in mini-comic esque purple and gold), sporting a retro design. Packaging is also a unique retro flavor in black and gold with fresh artwork on the back. Highly likely to be a Walmart CollectorCon item that got put to shelves early, this figure gives a solid expectation on how MOTU Core might continue on after the movie focus. Also, it’s totally not a “variant” when we’ve never seen the figure before this point…

MOTU Core Gold Skeletor Variant Discovered at Walmart - Toy Habits

Gold Skeletor labeled MOTU CORE FIG 10 found at Walmart. Barcode matches prior listings, hinting at a possible early release

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Aesthetically, it reminds me a good bit of a slightly slimmed down Classics figure in proportions. Sculpt work is just as top notch as was seen on the movie Core offerings. Love the old school mini-comic flavor of the back art.

 

[Steevy Maximus]

Hey, I heard you guys are fans of spooky, scary, skelly-tons…So how about this one?
Reportedly, a fan was sent this by Mattel Customer Service when their Masterverse figure was broken in package. Given the options of “refund or replace with Chronicles”, replacement was chosen and the individual got an unannounced ScareGlow Chronicles figure. Like the funky Core Skeletor above, the figure does not seem to be tied to the upcoming feature film, but does incorporate some of the broader aesthetic and proportional shifts brought about by the film’s product line.

Scareglow MOTU Chronicles Masters of the Universe Figure Confirmed - Toy Habits

First look at Scareglow for the MOTU Chronicles line surfaces online, supporting earlier tips that he would launch the line.

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Like the above Skeletor, I can’t commend the Mattel product team enough on how much they’ve stepped up here. On point deco work, great details (Both sculpted and painted), and some fresh design direction with plenty of new additions to make the character “pop”. If Mattel can nail it with other classic characters, Chronicles might be able to give GI Joe Classified a run for its money in the collector line space.

 

[Rhinox]

If I ever need a stand in for a D&D Lich Villain, that Scare Glo has me covered

 

[Steevy Maximus]

April 28th is being bandied about as being "Masters of the Universe Day", with the launch of the core merchandising/marketing of the feature film due June 5th. Along with the launch of toys, the day will also see a digital release for He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction. A new trailer dropped showing more of the Filmation inspired brawler influenced by the classic Golden Ax...including the option of selecting She-Ra!

 

[The Predaking]

I want to buy that game, but I would like to get a physical release of it. Any word on when that is being released?

 

[spikeriley]

Ah, man, this game's promotion is fire if they got Stan Bush's Never Hold Back.

 

[LBD "Nytetrayn"]

I want to buy that game, but I would like to get a physical release of it. Any word on when that is being released?

According to the trailer, April 28, 2026.

I think that's MotU Day?

 

[ZakuConvoy]

I think that date's just for the digital version. Though, I wouldn't be surprised if orders for the physical version get put up at the same time.

Limited Run Games has a hand in all this, so there will be a physical version eventually. I just doubt it'll get a wide release outside of their own website.

 

[LBD "Nytetrayn"]

Oh, hmm. Good question, then. I thought they were coming out at the same time.

 

[Caldwin]

Okay, so, like, I've seen this so many times at Target, but I always convinced myself not to get it. But my best friend in the world sent me this gift package. It had this, art prints, post cards, art cards, a mini TMNT Pop, chocolate...I can't believe she sent me this. She's such a sweet heart. Best...friend...ever!

 

[The Predaking]

I looked through their website last week and couldn't find anything on it.

 

[Agent X]

Given it's LRG, they probably want to maximize (no, not that one) sales of the digital version before announcing a physical version so fans will have to double-dip.

I know I wouldn't purchase a digital game if I knew a physical version was coming..

(OR they may not even bother with a physical edition. At one point they were going to produce a physical edition of "G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra", then dropped any mention of it.)

 

[LBD "Nytetrayn"]

How ironic.

 

[Steevy Maximus]

LRG also tends to do some really impressive special editions, so that is probably also a factor in the lack of a physical release at launch. With GI Joe, I think LRG discovered it wasn't terribly well recieved and decided it wasn't worth the effort of a physical edition.

I'm hopeful for some special toy product. With Shredder's Revenge, they actually got Playmates to do an exclusive Shredder figure for their "ultimate" physical edition.

 

[LBD "Nytetrayn"]

He-Man and Skeletor figures with a pixel deco, a la these:

 

[Greebtron]

LRG also tends to do some really impressive special editions, so that is probably also a factor in the lack of a physical release at launch. With GI Joe, I think LRG discovered it wasn't terribly well recieved and decided it wasn't worth the effort of a physical edition.

I'm hopeful for some special toy product. With Shredder's Revenge, they actually got Playmates to do an exclusive Shredder figure for their "ultimate" physical edition.

Origins Shokoti seems like an easy one, given that an entire level of the game is devoted to her pyramid.

 

[Steevy Maximus]

Origins Shokoti seems like an easy one, given that an entire level of the game is devoted to her pyramid.

Man, that’d really stir up the fans after so many Vintage characters got shuffled over to Mattel Creations lol

More details are coming out about Walmart’s CollectorCon on March 19-20. Word is that both Scareglow and Core Skeletor are on tap for that event (which goes far to explaining why Mattel had CS stock of Scareglow and the Skeletor being found at Walmart). I’m wondering if this is indicative of some significant support for the MOTU movie. I know mine is still drowning in Superman merch, but it would still be nice to see a nice wave of support from the big retailers.

I’m still kind of holding my breath: I want this film to be good. I want the toys to do well (Seriously, Mattel has put forth a DAMN solid showing, IMO). I think the action market is craving something fresher than another franchise entry in Star Wars, TMNT, Transformers or Marvel, or even DC. Travis Knight hasn’t let me down, so I’m not worried about the quality of the film. But we’ll see if that quality translates to broader cultural impact like the Barbie film managed to achieve (even to a minute degree).
And until the film actually sees release, I’m not sure even Mattel is entirely sure where the brand is going to go next year.

 

[LordGigaIce]

 

[Steevy Maximus]

While the newest Star Wars film has had its merch push land with the impact of a wet fart, Mattel is stepping up and reminding everyone how big a deal Mattel is hoping MOTU ends up being this summer.
They released a big presser, reminding everyone that new toys will be rolled out in a month (unless stuff gets leaking early, which it will) on April 25th

Mattel Reveals ‘Masters of the Universe’ Product Line

Mattel is launching an expansive product line for the live-action ‘Master of the Universe’ film ahead of its s theatrical release.

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Among the new reveals:
A crossover with Barbie, new Core figures, Chronicles 2 pack, and Origins styled movie characters.

First off is the Core Battlepack: Retailing for $35 (less than the cost of 4 figures individually), the set features, what appears to be, repackages of the standard Core He-Man, Skeletor and Man At Arms with an exclusive Goat-Man figure. Something I've liked with the Core line is that, by "streamlining" the deco for the lower cost, it has made many of the characters more vibrant. It's something I appreciated even back when Mattel was doing the DC film figures. Goat Man looks to be using some Beast Man elements, but it's nice to see an effort from Mattel to cover as much of the MASSIVE character slate as they can. The set is also a solid reason to "wait and see" where stuff ends up being released and which figures end up bundle exclusive.

Mattel Masters of the Universe 2026 Movie Core Figure 4-Pack

Shown below is a look at the new Masters of the Universe 2026 Movie Core Figure 4-Pack from Mattel.Masters of the Universe Figure 4-Pack SRP:$34.99 |6Y+| Avai

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Seemingly an acknowledgment for the limited number of "slots" in the mass retail line, Mattel has decided to release the Chronicles version of Fisto and Ram Man as a two pack format:

Mattel Masters of the Universe Chronicles Ram Man and Fisto Action Figure 2-pack

Shown below is a look at the new Masters of the Universe Chronicles Ram Man and Fisto Action Figure 2-pack from Mattel. SRP: $39.99 |6Y+| Available Spring 20

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And finally, Origins isn't being left out in the movie push either. Revealed are Origins' take on the film versions of He-Man, Trap Jaw, and Spikor (the first figure of him seen thus far). Joining them will be an Origins styled film version of the Fright Fighter. The style adaption here is novel, and I think it speaks to the strength of the art and design teams on the film than the same basic "look" can be translated across styles and remain viable. Spikor doesn't do much for me, and the purple is a bit light for my tastes, and the "pretty boy" hair doesn't do much for me on He-Man (maybe a head swap with the myriad of versions I got?). But Trap Jaw? THAT is gorgeous and more in line with what I wanted from the 200x figures instead of the "cartoon-fication" approach Mattel took with the full Cartoon Collection. Regardless how the movie turns out, that Trap Jaw is joining my collection. The inclusion of the Fright Fighter under this segment is interesting. Like a LOT of the vehicles, the vintage inspiration is so strong that I can see fans using it as a viable stand in. The reinterpretation of the tail is wonderful, and while Origins figures look a bit snug, the slimmer stature of the Core line means cross compatibility should not be an issue. I kind of wonder if Mattel just couldn't get retail to buy into another Core vehicle, so the Fighter got reworked into the Origins segment?

Mattel Masters of the Universe 2026 Movie Origins Styled Figures

Shown below is a look at the new Masters of the Universe 2026 Movie Origins Styled Figures from Mattel.Masters of the Universe Origins He-Man Action FigureSRP

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