Tag Archives: MotU

The origin of Trapjaw

Posted on September 6, 2003 by yo go re

When it comes to the Masters of the Universe, Trapjaw is my favorite villain. He has been since the '80s. Back then, the minicomics showed an origin for him, but it didn't really offer much information: he lived in another … Continue reading →

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Keldor addendum

Posted on July 26, 2003 by Poe Ghostal

Today I reviewed Mattel's new Keldor exclusive, and told you how He-Man's uncle first appeared - or at least was mentioned - in a 1986 mini-comic called "The Search for Keldor." It was written by Steven Grant, who was simply … Continue reading →

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MotU Two-Bad addendum

Posted on June 13, 2003 by Poe Ghostal

In today's review of Masters of the Universe Two Bad, I told you that "he" was once two separate characters, Tuvar and Baddhra. Here are their character designs: For something(s) meant to last less than a single episode, those are … Continue reading →

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MotU Tri-Klops addendum

Posted on January 22, 2003 by Poe Ghostal

A side note for today's Masters of the Universe Tri-Klops review. While I enjoy the fantasy aspects of MotU, and am pleased that so many characters carry swords and axes, I can't help but think such weapons seem rather silly … Continue reading →

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Trapjaw addendum

Posted on November 22, 2002 by yo go re

In today's review of Trapjaw, I said his color was based on the old minicomics. For those of you who haven't held onto every piece of garbage you've acquired since childhood, we offer proof. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Flippin' through … Continue reading →

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The secret of the sword

Posted on November 15, 2002 by Poe Ghostal

It occurred to me that ToyFare's Faker may have the wrong sword. If I recall correctly, the original Faker had Skeletor's sword. As any diehard He-Fan can tell you, the original Skeletor and He-Man figures each came with a sort … Continue reading →

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Blue with evil

Posted on November 14, 2002 by Poe Ghostal

I ordered the ToyFare exclusive Faker yesterday. For those of you who don't recall, Faker is He-Man's "evil twin." Mattel has thrown collectors complaining about the lack of villains a bone with this exclusive, which is essentially a repaint (except … Continue reading →

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Mattel REALLY comes through

Posted on November 11, 2002 by Poe Ghostal

Trap Jaw and Tri-Klops are officially out. Looks like Mattel's trying to make up for the limited figures fiasco of last summer. Here's hoping we can find these figures in reasonable numbers. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Even villains are getting … Continue reading →

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Mattel comes through

Posted on November 10, 2002 by Poe Ghostal

It was just last week that I discussed how Mattel's distribution of the new Masters of the Universe line was plagued by delays and rampant shortpacking of secondary characters. Well, while the shortpacking may still be a problem, it looks … Continue reading →

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Up in Smoke

Posted on November 3, 2002 by Poe Ghostal

After a brief separation, my new Masters of the Universe figures have now rejoined me from across the continent. Their trip was not without peril, however; in the morning just before she shipped the box, my mother put it down … Continue reading →

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