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  2001

 

December 26

JC Penney reports that the exclusive 10-pack is sold out! Congratulations to all those who got one of the thousand in existence!

Also, ADC points out that HotwheelsCollectors.com has up a new series of cars devoted to the new Masters of the Universe toys! Check out these new Hotwheels due to arrive in stores in 2002!

Once you are at HotwheelsCollectors.com, use the following navigation to see the cars:
Select "2002 Mainline" from the black menu across the very top of the screen.
On the first red menu entitled 2002 Mainline: Treasure Hunts, select "Segment Series" on the far right.
On the black menu running down the left side of the screen, select "Masters of the Universe series."

December 23

It's here at last! The new face of He-Man.org!

Thanks to the hard work of Emiliano Santalucia and Alessio Di Marco, the site has evolved into a new resource for all fans across the globe!

Of course, there is still much to do. So, don't be alarmed when you go to a section and find something missing or not yet complete. He-Man.org is ALWAYS a work in progress, so we can continue to bring you the best that there is!

And keep checking back! Because in addition to more news on the horizon for the Masters of the Universe, He-Man.org will have a ton of interactive features for fans everywhere developed by our very own Adam Tyner!

We are excited to be here with all of the fans as we step into a new age for one of the most spectacular toy lines ever created! We hope you enjoy the new face of He-Man.org... and the new face of the Masters of the Universe!

December 13

Now's your chance to win a free Masters of the Universe Commemorative 10 pack!

Head on over to American Dream Comics and enter their December Forum Give-away for this and other prizes!

December 10

Ever since the new Masters of the Universe line debuted in August, fans have been asking tons of questions! And, in true fashion, Mattel took time out of their very busy schedule to sit down and answer many of these for you, the fans!

What of the Commemorative rereleases? It looks like fans have seen the last of these great assortments. The 2nd 5-Pack and 2nd wave are currently hitting the shelves. And once they are gone, that will be all she wrote.

And speaking of Commemorative rereleases, the very impressive JC Penney's exclusive 10 pack is now on sale for 99.00! What a deal!

Although the Commemorative series is almost at an end, the new line certainly isn't! And Mattel has tons of details about it.

Since the launch of the line was pushed back, people have wanted to know exactly when they'll see their favorite sculpted Eternians hitting the shelves. The first ship date is mid-June of 2002 for the US and Canada. A worldwide release is planned, but details have not yet been released.

There have been rumors about a few figures being released for this Christmas. Sorry, but that is merely a rumor. Mid-June 2002, and no sooner.

And what about the new line? Will fans get to see the new Orko and Teela designs?
Well, say no more! Mattel has provided the fans with some great images of the new line including the new Teela and Orko!!!
The new line of Masters of the Universe toys!...coming your way mid-June 2002!

Teela
Orko
He-Man

Man-At-Arms
Stratos
Jungle Attack He-Man
Ram-Man
Mekanek
Battle Tank

Skeletor
Beastman
Mer-Man
Tri-Klops
Trap Jaw
Battle Cat
Panthor
Battle Hawk
Terrordactyl

Aside from Orko and Teela, Mattel is uncertain exactly who will be in Wave III of the new toy line. But, we are sure it will be a pleasant surprise when we all find out!

Many fans are curious why Teela didn't debut the same time as the rest of the line. She is still scheduled to be part of the Heroic Warriors. Historically, female characters sell disproportionately to male characters in male action lines. Probably because some young males fear that girls still have cooties. But for the adult collectors who know better, characters like Teela will be part of the excitement of the new line.

And what of Orko's size? Well, he's scaled to fit with the rest of the line. He's smaller in frame, but taller than the 80's model. We think Orko may have cast a growth spell upon himself that he couldn't reverse.
Plus, don't think for a moment that the Four Horsemen forgot about Orko's patented "O." Instead of being on his robe, it is now incorporated into his pendant. Huge Masters of the Universe fans like the Four Horsemen wouldn't leave out details like that!

Many fans want to know about the story that will be told in the new series. Will it pick up where it left off, or start from scratch? All signs point to a reboot of our favorite tale. Most children today aren't familiar with He-Man. Mattel feels it is better to start fresh in order to introduce a new generation to the Masters of the Universe, but at the same time be mindful of the story that has already been told.

How big will the figures be? Many wanted to know and Mattel provided the specifics. They are six inches tall. This isn't a far cry from the original height of five and a half inches. So, for the most part, the new line will be interchangeable with the old. Mattel knows, they have been playing with the classic figures and the new figures quite a bit.
As an added bonus, peg holes have been added to the bottom of their feet. This not only aids in posing the figure, but makes them more playable with new vehicles and playsets which will accommodate these peg holes.

There has been rumors about a Kung Fu He-Man. Mattel says there is no such figure in the lineup. But, Mattel is looking at all kinds of ways that He-Man can charge into battle. There will be themes familiar to children today that will be incorporated into He-Man and the land of Eternia.

Fans want to know which characters are going to see new life in this spectacular new line! Mattel is going to look at ways of revising and updating existing characters, as well as adding new characters. But, only time will tell who those characters will be.

How detailed will these figures be? Well, for starters they'll be loaded with paint ops and lots of detail! The new figures have lots of articulation and are sculpted in posed positions, ready for battle. But don't worry, Mattel designed the figures so that even with their poses, they can all fit onto and/or into all of the vehicles, Battlecat, and Panthor... well, except for poor Ram-Man.

Mattel receives a lot of requests for She-Ra. No plans are made for her at this time, but, they are definitely making a note of her popularity!

Many fans were disappointed that mini-comics were dropped from the new line. Mattel may once again look into this as an option.

Many fans would love to see unreleased or rare figures revamped. Hero, Eldor, Fearless Photog, Megator, and Titus are of particular interest to fans. But, most likely they will never come to be. Anything is a possibility in the future...Except for the movie figures. Don't expect to see them again.

And what about the new Castle Grayskull? Could it come with an exclusive Sorceress? Well, no... but it would have been nice! Castle Grayskull will be available Fall of 2002, loaded with new and exciting features never seen in toys before! More details on this will be at the 2002 Toy Fair.

No word on a new cartoon, but Mattel says to "stay tuned." heh heh

And yes! Ram-Man will have his spring loaded legs once again! The new figures will have all sorts of cool features!

Evil-Lyn has been considered for the Evil Warriors along with some other top candidates.

No word on a new Snake Mountain, but Mattel is looking into it.

The Deluxe figures for 2002 will come with videos. Mattel may continue doing this for future assortments, but they have not made a final decision.

And what about Mattel's own Masters of the Universe site? As the line gets closer to launch, Mattel will be aiming for monthly updates with new images... hopefully with interactive extras for fans. Mattel is also in the midst of putting together a mailing list for people interested in receiving news on the new line.

And keep those peepers peeled for the new ToyFare with even more pics of the new line! But, don't be alarmed when you see something claiming He-Man is from Hasbro! Ignore that, it's a ToyFare boo-boo which they will make amends for as soon as the issue hits the stands. Hey, accidents happen. And besides, we ALL know He-Man comes from the one and only Mattel!

Stay tuned for more MOTU news, and the new He-Man.org which will be here in time for the holidays...unless Skeletor takes over. But, that seems rather unlikely.

November 19

Mattel, has released the following statement about the delay of the new figures:

"Since we showed the line of newly tooled figures at Comic-Con in July, the response from the media and fans alike has been overwhelmingly positive. We have taken that enthusiasm and to continue to build upon it for the re-launch of He Man and the Maters of the Universe.

Mattel is committed to making this re-launch event the largest in its Male Action group history. As such, we have postponed the launch of the brand until July/Aug 2002 to coincide with a one-hour, never-before told television special that will chronicle the story of how Prince Adam became He-Man, thus communicating a strong message to kids at ONE time. By building Masters of the Universe awareness among today's kids, we are hopeful that the action figure line will quickly grow into one of the most successful male action brands of all time... AGAIN!"

Make sure you check out the News Archive for tons of pics of the new figures from their debut at San Diego Comic Con 2001!

November 15

Mattel has announced that the new line of Masters of the Universe toys will be delayed until later in 2002.

But why? Many want to know...and Mattel is happy to tell the fans.

There have been rumors about why Mattel has delayed the release. But, it's simply a matter of Mattel debuting the new line with a bang!

Instead of introducing assortments over the course of the next year, the whole first wave of toys is going to hit stores at one time!
He-Man is exploding onto shelves, taking the toy market by storm!!

And what could make this momentous event even better? A one hour television special that not only introduces Masters of the Universe to a new generation, but once and for all tells the definitive tale of how Prince Adam became the Most Powerful Man in the Universe!

Stay tuned for more details from Mattel!

The second commemorative rerelease 5-Pack is arriving in stores now! Buy one today!

November 10

The new Masters of the Universe line continues to get better. Wave III is set to include Teela and Orko, and some speculation to a Martial Arts He-man (not confirmed) No word on evil warriors for this assortment.

There has been concern that the new line, scheduled for release before November 25th, has been delayed until sometime in 2002. No definitive word has been released by Mattel about this.

Keep checking back for more details.

Make sure to pick up Masters of the Universe: The Motion Picture on DVD!

The DVD includes: - 1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen - English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Sound - Audio Commentary by Director Gary Goddard - Character Profiles - Interactive Menus - Theatrical Trailer - Scene Access

The second wave of Commemorative rereleases hit stores in October, consisting of:

Battle Armor He-Man
Battle Armor Skeletor
Clawful
Stratos
Buzz-Off
Zodak

The second Commemorative 5 pack is due for release in mid November, which includes:

Battle Armor He-Man
Battle Armor Skeletor
Clawful
Stratos
and an exclusive Moss-Man.

Mattel would like to apologize to fans for some production errors on the first wave of Commemorative figure releases. It seems that the Trap-Jaw figure was released without his hook, and the Faker figure came without his chest sticker.

When reproducing these figures Mattel relied heavily on their own product samples, archived from the release of the original line, which turned out to be incomplete. This resulted in the missing accessories.


That's right! Come mid-December, He-Man.org will have a new look! Through the creative efforts of Matt R. and Adam Tyner, He-Man.org went on to become the #1 stop for fans everywhere...and it keeps growing!

He-Man.org has teamed with the creators of MOTU Unbound to create a whole new vision for the site.

Not only will the site's main graphics will have a new look, but over time all pictures and photos will be upgraded with better images bringing all things MOTU to life!

Look forward to a more detailed variations listing, containing releases from South America to Europe.

The MOTU movie section will see a big upgrade, with a new review and commentary, plus new pictures and information.

Expect to see a section devoted to the various promotional and merchandising options created over the years, including all sorts of licensed products, catalogs, advertisements, and more!

And hopefully, with a little hardwork, the MOTU Encyclopedia will finally happen. It will go deep into the Masters of the Universe canon, exploring almost everything you can think of.

All of this is brought to you by the creative minds of Emiliano Santalucia and Alessio Di Marco.

Emiliano's and Alessio's site, www.mastersunbound.com, will serve as He-Man.org's sister site giving the same news, resources, and information to all the Italian MOTU fans in the world. Who would have thought we'd ever go bilingual?

In the months following the debut of the new look, a ton of interactive elements will be introduced by Adam Tyner to give fans everywhere the Masters of the Universe resources you've always wanted. And to make it even better, fellow fan Josh De Lioncourt will be helping to maintain this interactive masterpiece, adding to it as time goes on.

What will you see? Well:

Automated Fan-Art, Fan-Fic and Customized figure picture uploads
Book, Comic, Minicomic, and Magazine fan reviews
Toy reviews and rating system
Cartoon reviews and rating system
And an all improved Links section for listing sites from all our fellow fans!

With a new era of Masters of the Universe on the horizon, it's only logical that the internet's best Masters of the Universe site follow in Mattel's footsteps. Expect great things to come from He-Man.org!

-He-Man.org Staff

August 15

Okey-doke, here's the latest news on the upcoming line of Masters of the Universe figures, courtesy of the fine folks at Mattel. You can look forward to the first batch of figures a little earlier than expected -- they'll be on shelves in time for Christmas, Hannakah, or the late December festivity of your choice.

Every figure will come with the peel-'n-stick sticker of the new MOTU logo, and both the Battle Hawk vehicle and Battle Ram Chariots will come with figures in tow. Speaking of spiffy extras, the two deluxe figures, Battle Sound He-Man and Battle Sound Skeletor, will have a commemorative reissue of an episode of the original animated series included. The episodes currently being considered are The Diamond Ray Of Disappearance, Dragon Invasion, and the fan-favorite The Problem With Power.

We've gotten quite a bit of e-mail asking about the poster in some of those Comic-Con shots from days past. It's not available at this time, but Mattel is investigating ways to reissue it for rabid fans such as ourselves, and future posters from Ken Kelly or other talented artists are a definite possibility.

On the re-release tip, the second assortment is due in October, with the second five-pack hitting stores the following month. The exclusive figure only available in the five-pack will be Moss Man.

That's it for now! Many thanks to Mattel and he-man.org benefactor deluxe JVS3 for this mountain of information.

--Adam

July 31
As promised, here are more detailed shots of the new figures.

More pictures from the new lineup!
Battle Cat Packaging
Battle Cat Head
Battle Cat Saddle
Battle Cat Weapons
Battle Hawk Packaging
Beastman Back
Beastman Head
Beastman Whip
Battle Ram Chariot Packaging
Child-size Sword
He-Man Back
He-Man Packaging
He-Man Head
He-Man Shield
He-Man Sword
Deluxe He-Man Back
Deluxe He-Man Head
Jungle He-Man Back
Jungle He-Man Bow
Jungle He-Man Head
Jungle He-Man Sword
Man-at-Arms Back
Man-at-Arms Club
Man-at-Arms Head
Man-at-Arms Weapon
Mekanek Back
Mekanek Head
Mekanek Club
Mer-Man Back
Mer-Man Head
Mer-Man Sword
Mer-Man Trident
Panthor Head
Panthor Weapon
Ram-Man Axe
Ram-Man Back
Ram-Man Head
Skeletor Back
Skeletor Packaging
Skeletor Staff
Skeletor Sword
Deluxe Skeletor Back
Deluxe Skeletor Head
Stratos Back
Stratos Head
Stratos Wing
Trap Jaw Arm
Trap Jaw Back
Trap Jaw Head
Trap Jaw Weapons
Tri-Klops Doomseeker
Tri-Klops Head
Tri-Klops Sword
Tri-Klops Back
Whiplash Back
Whiplash Head
Whiplash Weapon

We also have better shots of the booth and of Ken Kelly, artist of the new poster:

Booth shots from San Diego
Booth - Banner Shot
Booth - Prize Drawing
Booth - Rear Shot
Booth Shot 1
Booth Shot 2
Booth Shot 3
Jennifer and Roy with sold out 2-Up
Ken Kelly
Ken Kelly showcasing his poster
We'll have interviews with many members of the creative team in the next week. Until then, hope you enjoy these pics!

-- He-Man.org Staff

July 25
San Diego was a huge success!

Marketing Masters Jennifer and Roy smile with joy alongside a sold out promotional figure. The 2up statue didn't create a dime of profit for Mattel, making it even more special for all. "We did it for the fans," said Ned Ward, Heroic Master of Action Marketing. Whether it was the Four Horsemen, Ken Kelly, or the wonderful Mattel crew, all of them were there with big smiles rolling out the red carpet for what had to be the best event of the convention.

The special 2-up statue was gone before the end of the show, as well as all of the free t-shirts, stickers, and posters. Fans poured into the booth Thursday through Sunday, from opening to closing. It was an incredible sight to witness. We can't wait to see what's in store for next year!

Also, Meghan McAnally points out that He-Man is in the July 30th issue of Time magazine, along with Voltron and the Transformers. The short article describes toy nostalgia for the 1980s, and half the article focuses on the Masters of the Universe re-releases specifically. Pick up a copy today!

Finally, He-Man.org garnered a mention on Lockergnome, a site boasting over 200,000 e-mail subscribers. Stop on by and gaze in awe.

-- Matt

July 19

WOW.
There was a HUGE turnout for the unveiling of the new line. Mattel was there in full force, giving out posters and free 2-up figures in a random drawing for some lucky fans! Mattel is really backing this release -- it's a big deal.

There will be interviews and more photos throughout the weekend on He-Man.org. Plus, plenty of other press and television crews were there to film the premiere. But now, onto the pictures!!

The 2002 lineup!
He-Man vs. Skeletor!
Deluxe He-Man
Deluxe He-Man 2up
Another Deluxe He-Man 2up
Skeletor 2up
Deluxe Skeletor
Deluxe Skeletor 2up
He-Man 2up
Beastman
Beastman 2up
Tri-Klops 2up
Mekanek 2up
Man-At-Arms
Man-At-Arms 2up
Mer-Man
Mer-Man 2up
Whiplash 2up
Ram-Man 2up
Stratos
Stratos 2up
Battle Cat
Battle Cat 2up
Panthor
Panthor 2up
Trap-Jaw 2up
Battle Hawk
Terrordactyl
Pouncer
Battle Ram Chariot
Pictures of the premiere!
4 Horsemen with Giant Image
4 Horsemen
4 Horsemen's Eric Mayse
4 Horsemen's Chris Dahlberg
4 Horsemen's Jim Preziosi
4 Horsemen's Eric Treadaway
Ken Kelly Poster

Way to go, Mattel!! Much much more to come!!!

-- Matt

July 12

You'll find us mentioned in the upcoming issue of ToyFare. The article gives sole credit of the site to our very own PR mogul JVS3, though he assures us this is not what he told them. Basically, it's just poorly fact-checked in general. It's nice to see us gaining some recognition for once, though; oh wait, they didn't even give out our URL right ("HeMan.org"). Awesome!

I also finally killed off the ICQ Community that I created back in 1998. I haven't used ICQ for going on 3 years now, and it's a sign when your personal details are over 4 years old. Although it was the #1 animation group! Always nice to go out on top.

-- Matt

July 3

The ten-pack we mentioned earlier is now available through JC Penny's website, though it won't ship until July 19th.

That's all well and good, but there's big news afoot. Next Spring, Mattel will launch a new line of figures, recreating the storyline we all know and love. That's right -- no wacky misadventures on Primus. These new figures, sculpted by the Four Horsemen but not in the MacFarlane hyper-detailed style, will debut on July 19th at the San Diego Comic Con, as well as on the new MastersOfTheUniverse.Com, which should launch sometime later today. MastersOfTheUniverse.com is Mattel's official MOTU site, which will include some design sketches for the new line, the re-releases, and a very special 2-up limited edition cold cast that will only be available at the con! Look forward to additional images right here at he-man.org in the not-too-distant future as well.

For anyone planning on attending the convention in San Diego, the Mattel display will be at booth 2917 (between Starbucks and Dreamworks), where you'll find preliminary sketches and concept designs, the exclusive 2-Up cold cast statue (limited to 500!), and a sneak peek at the actual figures slated for release next Spring. The Four Horsemen, as well as Ken Kelly, an artist contributing his talents to a new poster, will be at the booth. Representatives from Mattel will be on hand too.

You might be wondering how this will affect any re-releases. Well, the six figures slated for this Fall are still coming, not to mention another new five-pack including a soon-to-be-announced exclusive figure. Keep your eyes on he-man.org for the latest. After these assortments, Mattel will be concentrating heavily on the new line, but don't be surprised if more re-releases pop up sometime afterwards.

With this news, it's natural to wonder if there'll be a corresponding cartoon. There hasn't been any official word yet, but Lou Scheimer Productions, the company many of you wrote to in support of a new series, has a meeting in the works with Mattel. Keep your fingers crossed!

Expect to see a lot more in upcoming months from MastersOfTheUniverse.Com and your pals here at he-man.org! Many, many thanks to Mattel for the heads-up, as well as the tireless JVS3 for compiling all this information.

-- Adam

June 27

Mattel sent us a nice pic of the upcoming 10-pack that will be available at the beginning of July via JC Penney's.

-- Adam

June 26

Want a signed animation cell from Lou Scheimer Productions? Would you be interested in contributing your voice to He-Man and She-Ra fans around the world, letting everyone know what episodes you think are the best? If so, hop over the new poll. Two lucky voters (one for each series) will be selected at random, and each will receive an autographed cell from Lou Scheimer Productions. More information is up on the poll page. Give it a look-sie.

Looks like the DVD will be hitting stores on October 2, not October 23 as previously announced. Still no word on the commentary, but it doesn't look as if it'll be included. The disc will be in anamorphic widescreen though.

-- Adam

June 20

DVD enthusiasts can rejoice -- well, a little. The live-action "Masters of the Universe" has been in the pipeline at Warner Brothers for a while, and Robert Duncan McNeill (Kevin Corrigan) mentioned in an interview last year that a commentary track was in the preliminary stages as well. DVD Empire is listing "Masters of the Universe" as an October 23rd release. The entry doesn't make any mention of aspect ratio or special features, but a trailer is a safe bet, and hopefully that commentary was recorded and will be included as well. The disc will apparently list at Warner's catalog price of $19.99. Hopefully I'll have more information on Friday night if this DVD is part of Image Entertainment's weekly update. Thanks to Dr. Omega on the discussion board for the heads-up.

-- Adam

May 26

The five-packs have begun showing up in stores, so you'd better get one while you can! Also, today is the last day of the poll.

-- Matt

May 10

At the request of Mattel, we've added a third re-release poll, which will be up until May 26th.

-- Adam

May 8

On Saturday, May 12th at 11AM PST, he-man.org be holding a live chat with Rich Chase from Lou Scheimer Productions. There will be a simultaneous live webcast from louscheimerproductions.com as well. Should be informative and a lot of fun!

-- Adam

Rich from Lou Scheimer Productions is requesting that everyone write in to Mattel in order to get a new cartoon produced. See his post on the newly-created LSP forum for more information.

May 2

New forum up with a direct line to Lou Scheimer Productions (makers of the cartoons), along with a new chat room.

-- Matt

April 27

Jarrett Menard from TOTEMCon has e-mailed us with a bit of exclusive news about the convention!

Today we confirmed that Michael Halperin, author of the original He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Series Bible, will be attending the show as one of our special Celebrity Guests. Michael will be present for Q&A, Autographs, and our special charity "Celebrity Lunch." This is where lucky contest winners, auctioneers, and raffle draws get to have lunch and chat one-on-one with our guests during the show. For more on this, just check out the website next week.
TOTEMCon is currently scheduled as a one-day event on Sunday, July 15, at the Sheraton Ferncroft Resort in Danvers, Massachussetts.

-- Matt

April 21

Remember how we reported a long time ago that the Odyssey Channel has the rights to the cartoons? Well, it seems that they've been submitted to their programming department for consideration. Whether or not you think Odyssey is a strange place for its home, Ruben Vaiz, Jr. wrote in suggesting that people write mailbox@odysseyclub.com to help get the series on the air.

April 13

New forums! Please update your links!

-- Matt

April 3

More information has come to us regarding the ten-pack...

To reiterate, the ten-pack will include the first (new) series of figures and be limited to 1,000 sets. Each figure will come in its original blister card but in a truly collector-worthy package. The package is five-sided and features the ghosted image of Castle Grayskull in silver foil. Inside is a smaller five-sided castle tower that has a heavy paper stock print of the original Grayskull poster.

As to why they decided to go with JC Penney, Mattel said they have "enjoyed great success as a high-end collector relailer. Because of [JC Penney's] catalog and website, they're a great partner for collectible product such as this." Therefore you will likely be able to get the ten-pack through the website or by phone, though this remains to be determined. However, please do not call JC Penney yet! This works against Mattel and the ten-pack, as has been stated in the past.

Mattel declined to comment on the possibility of any more re-releases, beast packs, vehicles, or He-Ro and Eldor.

When questioned about the high possibility of scalping, Mattel said they have found that selling through JC Penney alleviates this slightly, but that some scalping unfortunately will occur. However, if the number is made too large, the toy is no longer collectible.

Finally, Mattel is still looking into why Trap-Jaw's hook was not produced.

-- Matt

March 14

IGN has an article up about the re-releases. The reviewer gives 'em a 4/5.

-- Matt

March 9

We've got some news for you, but first, an important announcement:

Mattel has just informed us that it is VERY important that you do NOT call JC Penny's asking about the 10 pack. For reasons that can be found here, it works against Mattel and the 10 pack. So again, do NOT call JC Penny's about the 10 pack.

Now, onto the news:

For the time being, there appear to be NO plans for releasing the commemorative figures outside of US retailers.

Prices on the 5 pack and 10 pack are still up in the air. Mattel will see if they can offer a range of prices in the near future to give you an idea. But no set price has been given to us as of yet.

Some of you asked what poster will come with the 10 pack. It's the first one that William George did and you can check it out here on the site.

For right now, the numbers of the 5 pack appear to be 8,000... but that isn't set in stone just yet. More than likely that's what the figures will stay at. Don't quote us on it.

Will there be more re-releases past the second re-release assortment scheduled roughly for September? Signs point to yes. However, there are no specifics on what figures you will see if a third assortment does occur.

Mattel made special note that they are very aware of what the collectors want re-released. They are trying to balance this with the release schedule of the original figures and what will sell with the general public (this is important to keep in mind!). It's possible you may see some of the figures from later in the line, but not just yet.

Mattel said that the poll results from earlier in the year will be used to help determine rereleases, but since they plan way in advance, the upcoming assortments had been planned before the data was put into use.

-- Matt

February 19

The official word on Mattel's second run of Masters of the Universe figures:

An exclusive Toys 'R' Us 5 pack will be released this spring, sometime between March and May. This 5 pack will include He-Man, Beastman, Man-At-Arms, Skeletor and a Prince Adam that will only be available in the set. All figures will be in reproductions of their original packaging.

A 10 pack will be released through JC Penny in July. This set will be limited to 1000 and will include all 10 of the figures from the original rerelease assortment, an unique package design, and a copy of William George's famous collector poster.

A second rerelease assortment is slated for September of this year. This rerelease will contain Battle Armor He-Man and Battle Armor Skeletor limited to 15,000 figures as well Buzz-Off, Zodac, Stratos, and Clawful all limited to 10,000 figures. All will be in reproductions of their original packaging.

Also, I know it sounds repetitive, but we're getting closer and closer to finishing the site revision. The artwork is done and the programming is almost complete.

-- Matt

January 27

The failed series proposal called "He-Ro, Son of He-Man" that some of you heard about recently is up at the Episode Review Website. It's a very interesting read, and has a lot of great sketches. Although the proposal totally throws previous canon about He-Ro out the window, it's still fun to see what might have been.

-- Matt

January 24

Josh Van Pelt of The Cafe Wha? has offered to put up another auction up, the profits of which he will donate to the site so we can keep it running! Click here to check it out! Thanks Josh!

Also, we're making some real progress on the site revision, and, barring no unforseen problems, we should have it online in no time!

-- Matt

January 9

Busta Toons has let us know that there will be a segment in the BBC's upcoming "I Love 1983" special devoted to He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, including several interviews. Click here for details!

-- Matt

January 8

Poll results are up! Click here to take a look.

-- Matt

January 7

Okay, the poll has been closed. Thanks to everyone who voted! We'll tabulate the results soon and post them on the site after we mail them to our friends at Mattel.

-- Matt