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  2002

 

December 31

The chat session with Jeremy Padawer is over. In case you couldn't make it, here is the transcript for you to enjoy!
Expect more chat sessions with other creators in the near future.

Click here for the transcript of last night's chat!

December 30

Don't forget the chat session tonight!
Join us in an hour long chat session with Mattel's own MOTU guru Jeremy Padawer.
Be there at 5:30pm PST / 8:30 EST tonight, Monday, December 30th in He-Man.org's
chatroom
!
And stay tuned for more chat sessions in later weeks with other MOTU creators!
Click here for details on the chat session!

Fan Travis Smith reports that Battle Tank is shipping in his area with the "H" He-Man enclosed! Looks like you can find either version of He-Man in the new vehicle! Very cool!

December 29

The Flight Packs have begun showing up in K-Mart, and the Battle Ram Chariot and Battle Tank land vehicles have begun showing up in Wal-Mart. So far, it seems that the He-Man sporting the classic-style cross symbol will be featured in the Battle Tank box.

Vote for the Masters of the Universe comic and its creators in the 10th Annual Wizard Entertainment Fan Awards. A ballot is enclosed inside each polybagged copy of Wizard 137 (February 2003 edition) with write-in sections for each category (rules on page 27).
The creators will sing your praises and, more importantly, He-Man will be proud of you.

December 28

Help He-Man.org!
We have a new auction running.
You can end up winning a copy of the Earl Norem gold foil wrap-around variant Masters of the Universe #1 comic!
What? Why is this special?... Well, how many copies have you seen that are
SIGNED by Earl Norem himself?!?

Bid on a very rare item!
Your bid helps with the enormous costs of running the #1 He-Man fan site online!
Please click on this link to check out the auction. Thanks for your support!

December 26

Dean Stefan, Story Editor of the new Masters of the Universe cartoon, has extended the time for the Q&A on the He-Man.org Forums in order to give fans who may have been away on holiday vacation a chance to participate. Until midnight, January 5th, fans can post questions for Mr. Stefan. He will respond the following day with answers to what you want to know.

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow (Friday, Dec 27th) on Cartoon Network for episode 16 of the new Masters of the Universe cartoon!
Episode 16 - Monster Within - He-Man and Man-E-Faces battle dangerous bounty hunters in the Tar Swamp.
Episode 16 - 5:00pm PST, 3:00pm MST, 4:00pm CST, and 5:00pm EST. Check local listings for more details in your area!

December 25

Are you ready for another chat session? Well, here's news for you!
Join us in an hour long chat session with Mattel's own MOTU guru Jeremy Padawer.
Be there at 5:30pm PST / 8:30 EST on Monday, December 30th in He-Man.org's
chatroom
!
And stay tuned for more chat sessions in later weeks with other MOTU creators!
Click here for details on the chat session!

It's finally here! One of the biggest He-Man.org updates to date.
Busta Toons' and Zodac Angell's new He-Man.org Episode Review Site!
These two masters of cartoons have given you TONS of features never before seen from the classic MOTU, POP, and NA cartoon series.
And it won't stop there! They will be giving you all the info on the new cartoon as time progresses!

With the debut of the Episode Review Website there must be cool extras.
Check out the Media > Download section for cool new Wallpapers!
And, Busta has hidden 8 super high quality video clips in the cartoon section from the episode "Sweet Bee's Home," the episode with snow, Sweet Bee, and Frosta's alarmingly huge crush on the most powerful man in the universe... oh yes, She-Ra's in the episode too!
These clips showcase over 5 minutes worth of amusing entertainment!

Check out this amazing section today via the Cartoons link in the site navigator, or by using the graphic link below!

December 24

The latest edition of Tomart's Action Figure Digest features 2-up prototypes of the upcoming Buzz-Off and Man-E-Faces figures! Check them out!
Special thanks to James Sawyer for the scans!

Dean Stefan, Story Editor of the new Masters of the Universe cartoon, is doing a Q&A on the He-Man.org Forums. Until midnight, December 25th, fans can post questions for Mr. Stefan. He will respond the following day with answers to what you want to know.

December 20

We have some good news and some bad news...Bad news first: Diamond Comics distributor has completely sold out of Masters of the Universe issue 1. Okay, that's actually good news. And here's more good news: There will be a second printing with an all new cover by Emiliano Santalucia! Read all about it here!

There's a new Gorpo column up! Go take a look!

December 19

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow (Friday, Dec 20th) on Cartoon Network for episode 15 of the new Masters of the Universe cartoon!
Episode 15 - Mystery Of Anwat Gar - He-Man and Man-at-Arms journey to a mysterious island to prevent Skeletor from getting his hands on powerful ancient stones.
Episode 15 - 5:00pm PST, 3:00pm MST, 4:00pm CST, and 5:00pm EST. Check local listings for more details in your area!

December 13

Time to vote!
Do you feel the Masters of the Universe is the best new toy line of the year? Heck, even of the decade?
Of course you do!

Head on over to American Dream Comics. They are having a poll to indicate the best new toyline of 2002. And that is obviously Masters of the Universe. (no bias there)
The poll is on the lower right hand side of the main page. No registrations to fill out, no logins, just click and vote!

Do you realize that the Four Horsemen were chained to their desks for 2 straight weeks recently? Poor Cornboy has only had 12 minutes sleep in the last month! And they do it all for you! Don't let their hard work go unappreciated!
Vote once a day! And if you don't do it, we are sending Stinkor to ruin your holiday party.

Bryan Shanafelt found more interesting Masters of the Universe items! Two jigsaw puzzles with images from the new line! Check them out below!

December 12

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow (Friday, Dec 13th) on Cartoon Network for episode 14 of the new Masters of the Universe cartoon!
Episode 14 - Underworld - In Subternia, He-Man and King Randor must prevent Skeletor from attacking Castle Grayskull from below.
Episode 14 - 5:00pm PST, 3:00pm MST, 4:00pm CST, and 5:00pm EST. Check local listings for more details in your area!

December 10

Graham Crackers Comics is rolling out the red carpet for the debut of the Masters of the Universe comic! Check out their huge custom Castle Grayskull and window poster with exclusive Emiliano Santalucia art below!

Graham Crackers Comics has a regular and gold foil variant exclusive cover for the first issue of Masters of the Universe. You can pick up a copy at one of their area stores or order online!

December 8

Masters of the Universe Samurai Beasts have begun showing up in stores. These include Samurai Battle Cat and Battle Raptor . Be on the look out!

December 6

What Fans Want to Know 4.0 is here! Check out the answers to YOUR questions, answered by none other than Mattel's Jeremy Padawer!

Masters of the Universe Samurai Figures have begun showing up in stores. These include Samurai He-Man, Samurai Skeletor, and Samurai Man-At-Arms. Be on the look out!

Just in time for the holidays!!! Bryan Shanafelt of Lewsiville, Texas sent us these photos of new Masters of the Universe animated series T-shirts available at our local Target.


Adam Reynolds
wrote to let us know that he found a special deal on KBToys.com! Figures are $3.99 and Castle Grayskull is a bargain at $39.99! With a minimum order of $99, you also receive free shipping!

December 1

International Fans of He-Man UNITE!
The most common question we get here at He-Man.org is "When are they going to ship such and such to my country?"
And honestly, we don't know. We have heard international licensing begins in 2003. But does this mean you will GET the cartoon, comic, and toys in 2003? Not necessarily.

So it is up to you, the fan, to voice your opinion.

Do you want the new cartoon from Mike Young Productions???
Do you want the new comic from Image Comics???
And above all else, do you want the new toys from Mattel???
Then YOU need to make sure it happens!!!

Click here to see Mattel contact information for your country or the country nearest you.

And don't stop there! Contact Mattel US and let them know too! They may be able to help!

And make sure you contact them! Not next month, not the end of the week, contact them TODAY!!!
We're serious. You need to pick up that phone, write that letter, and do it NOW!
(local business hours apply, of course)

Don't sit there any say "Oh, well, they won't listen to me" or "Other fans will do it, I don't need to."
NO!
If you are a fan or collector or even a retailer, and you want the cartoon, and you want the comic, and you want the toys, then you need to get up off your butt and make the effort to contact Mattel and voice your opinion! We're serious!
Because if you don't, and you have to continue to wait while the fans in the US enjoy the awesome new cartoon, the spectacular new comic, and the outstanding new toys, then you should hang your head in shame and lock yourself in Skeletor's dungeon!

And don't stop there! Make sure friends and family do the same! Post this on your website! Spread the word!

Call or write Mattel TODAY and say:
"I want the new cartoon now! I want the comic from Image Comics now! And I want the new toys NOW!"
Well, um, do it a tad more politely than that, please.
Why are you still reading this? Get to it! It's your DUTY as a fan!

November 28

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow (Friday, Nov 29th) on Cartoon Network for episode 13 of the new Masters of the Universe cartoon!
Episode 13 - Night of the Shadow Beasts - Skeletor unleashes fierce nocturnal creatures to destroy Castle Grayskull.
Episode 13 - 5:00pm PST, 3:00pm MST, 4:00pm CST, and 5:00pm EST. Check local listings for more details in your area!

But that's not all!
Cartoon Network is airing a Masters of the Universe Marathon of the first 13 episodes of the new smash-hit cartoon this Saturday! Back to back episodes all day long!
Tune in starting at 4:30pm PST/EST!

Never sure when and what episode of the cartoon will air? Keep tabs via the Calendar on our He-Man.org Forums!

November 27

There were two interviews conducted recently with MVCreations president Val Staples. In them, Val explains more about the direction the new Masters of the Universe comic series and the further plans of MVCreations with the MotU license.

The first is with the legendary Digital Webbing. Val has contributed art to their Digital Webbing Presents publication on numerous occasions. Read the interview here.

The second is with KomicWerks.com. Read that interview here.

November 26

MVCreations has announced that due to a unforeseen delay with the printing of the first Masters of the Universe comic issue, it will unfortunately not be released until Wednesday, December 11th, as opposed to November 27th. MVCreations is very disappointed that the series has begun in this fashion. It's not the kind of start they wanted for a comic that is so close to their hearts. They wish to convey their sincere apologies to the fans. All following issues will be released on a monthly schedule reflecting this change.

November 24

There's a new Ask Gorpo column up! Go get your dose of wisdom from Orko's favorite relative!

November 20

He-Man.org has a new poll up and running!
Call it a little market research into the things fans like.

Everyone who votes in the poll is entered into a random drawing for a piece of MOTU cel art from this years San Diego Comic Con. It's a great piece, featuring the establishing shot of the Royal Palace in the new cartoon!

The poll ends December 31st. Don't delay, vote today!

Congratulations to Joe Bruckner, who was the winner of the cel art from the last random drawing!

ToyFare issue 65 is in stores now! Pick up a copy and order the exclusive Faker figure! It kicks much butt!

November 16

MVCreations has just published their new online store where you can order all of your Masters of the Universe comic book merchandise!!! Inluding posters, t-shirts, wall scrolls, wall tins, stand ups and 2 online exclusive lithographs! Check it out!

Online Exclusive Lithos

November 14

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow (Friday, Nov 15th) on Cartoon Network for episode 11 of the new Masters of the Universe cartoon!
Episode 11 - Turnabout - Skeletor is punished by a magical belt that prevents him from being evil.
Episode 11 - 5:00pm PST, 3:00pm MST, 4:00pm CST, and 5:00pm EST

November 13

All of heroes wave 3 and villains wave 2 have begun to show up in stores. These include:
Smash Blade He-Man, Teela, Orko, Spin Blade Skeletor, Trap-Jaw, and Tri-Klops.

November 7

Who's ready for more He-Man?! Yeah, we thought so, and so did Cartoon Network! A Masters of the Universe animated series marathon, comprised of the first 13 episodes, will be aired on November 30th from 4:30-10:30pm EST. So, for all of you who may have missed an episode or for all of us who just want to see them again, don't miss this!

November 6

The K-Mart exclusive figures with trading cards created by MVCreations have begun showing up in stores. Look for them coming to a K-Mart store near you!

November 4

Want to save 5 bucks on a new Castle Grayskull?! Well, for a limited time Post Honey Comb cereal has a special coupon offer that will do just that!

November 1

Mekaneck has begun to show up in stores! Be on the lookout for him to hit a store near you!

October 31

First the toys, then the cartoon, and now the comic! It was just announced that the #1 preordered comic from Diamond Comics Distributors for the month of November was Masters of the Universe #1 from MVCreations! The first issue hits stores on Wednesday, November 27th! Be sure to check it out!

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow (Friday, Nov 1st) on Cartoon Network for episode 10 of the new Masters of the Universe cartoon!
Episode 10 - Dragon's Brood - Massive fire-breathing dragons threaten Eternia and Castle Grayskull.
And catch the reairing of Episode 9 - Ties That Bind prior to Episode 10!
Episode 9 - 5:30pm PST, 3:30pm MST, 4:30pm CST, and 5:30pm EST
Episode 10 - 6:00pm PST, 4:00pm MST, 5:00pm CST, and 6:00pm EST

But don't forget! The cartoon airs Monday through Friday, starting November 4th! You can catch all the episodes once more from the very beginning! New time slot will be 5:00pm PST/EST!
It all leads up to Episode 11 - Turnabout, which premieres on Friday, November 15th at the new time!

What else is great about today? It's Halloween!
And what do loyal fans do on a day like today? Why they dress up as their favorite characters, of course!
And that's exactly what fan Matt Turner did! Check out his rendition of our favorite bonehead!

Today is also the last day of the fan poll! Just click on the link above the news announcements! Do it now! You could win the awesome collectible described!!!
We're not kidding... You better go vote. Or we're sending Matt Turner to your house!

October 30

The new Masters of the Universe Game from TDK Mediactive for Gameboy Advance is now shipping!

The Pulse has posted an interview with Sam Register, Senior Vice President of Content Development for Cartoon Network, about the new Masters of the Universe cartoon!
Check it out!

Wizard Magazine has named He-Man.org its site of the month in the December 2002 Issue (#135). Go pick up your copy today!

fans are getting into the Halloween Spirit! Check out this awesome pumpkin carving by Michele Snyder and Al Sparrow!

October 24

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow (Friday, October 25th) on Cartoon Network for episode 9 of the new Masters of the Universe cartoon!
Episode 9 - Ties That Bind - Teela becomes curious about her past when she develops temporary telepathic powers.
And catch the reairing of Episode 8 - Siren's Song prior to Episode 9!
Episode 8 - 5:30pm PST, 3:30pm MST, 4:30pm CST, and 5:30pm EST
Episode 9 - 6:00pm PST, 4:00pm MST, 5:00pm CST, and 6:00pm EST

The Cafe Wha? (one of the best sources for rare He-Man toy collectibles) has once again graciously donated an ultra cool Masters of the Universe collectible to raise money for the site!
Your contribution is greatly appreciated!
Auction 4 - A special He-Man figure signed by all Four Horsemen at the kick-off event held this past October 18th!

October 20

This is just a friendly reminder about some auctions we have going on right now to benefit He-Man.org.
The Cafe Wha? (one of the best sources for rare He-Man toy collectibles) has graciously donated 3 ultra cool Masters of the Universe collectibles to raise money for the site!
Your contribution is greatly appreciated!
Auction 1 - A special edition MOC Spanish Promotional He-Man from the classic toyline!
Auction 2 - A special MIB Top Toys Wind Raider from the classic toyline only available in Argentina!
Auction 3 - A quadlingual MIB Modulok from the classic toyline!

October 18

Well, the chat session is over! It had a little bit of a rocky start as everyone became accustomed to the controls, but there was fun to be had by all from there on out! Jeremy Padawer from Mattel also stopped by which made it extra awesome! Due to its success, expect another chat session in the near future with the Four Horsemen and Jeremy Padawer!
Click here for the transcript of last night's chat!

New assortments of Battle Sound He-Man and Battle Sound Skeletor are showing up in stores...with a slight change.
Battle Sound He-Man's voice chip has been changed from John Erwin who voiced He-Man in the classic cartoon to Cam Clarke who voices He-Man in the new cartoon. Grab up those John Erwin ones while ya can!
Battle Sound Skeletor's voice chip will remain the same, featuring the ever-menancing classic rendition of Skeletor voiced by Alan Oppenheimer.

The Four Horsemen's site has gone online! Check it out!

October 17

Want a little warm-up for the big event on October 18th? Then stop by tonight (Thursday, Oct 17th) to talk live with the Four Horsemen in He-Man.org's chatroom! Be there at 6pm PST / 9pm EST for an hour long Q&A with the Four Horsemen! Don't miss out!
Click here for details on the chat session!

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow (Friday, October 18th) on Cartoon Network for episode 8 of the new Masters of the Universe cartoon!
Episode 8 - The Siren's Song - Ram-Man is hypnotized by a beautiful Siren who plots to destroy the Masters.
And catch the reairing of Episode 7 - Lessons prior to Episode 8!
Episode 7 - 5:30pm PST, 3:30pm MST, 4:30pm CST, and 5:30pm EST
Episode 8 - 6:00pm PST, 4:00pm MST, 5:00pm CST, and 6:00pm EST

October 16

LeesToyReview.com reports that BJ's Wholesale Club will have an exclusive Masters of the Universe Castle Grayskull gift set which, in addition to Grayskull, will include two randomly inserted action figures.

Only 2 more days until the official launch of the new toyline on October 18th at Toys R Us in Times Square!
The Four Horsemen have passed along this press release.
Check it out!

October 15

ToyFare has released a statement about the awesome Faker exclusive figure that's stirring up the fan and collector community!
Check it out!

Love He-Man.org? Of course you do! (we hope)
Well, He-Man.org is expensive! We have been around for many years, bringing the fans the info they want to know, no matter the cost!
Now is your chance to help us out, while helping yourself out at the same time!
The Cafe Wha? (one of the best sources for rare He-Man toy collectibles) has graciously donated 3 ultra cool Masters of the Universe collectibles to raise money for the site!
Your contribution is greatly appreciated!
Auction 1 - A special edition MOC Spanish Promotional He-Man from the classic toyline!
Auction 2 - A special MIB Top Toys Wind Raider from the classic toyline only available in Argentina!
Auction 3 - A quadlingual MIB Modulok from the classic toyline!

October 14

Diamond Comics reports:
Fans of the newly revitalized Masters of the Universe should check out Wizard Entertainment's ToyFare #65, which will include a special offer for an exclusive action figure of Faker, the evil twin of Eternia's greatest champion, He-Man!
The issue is offered with three covers -- Jay & Silent Bob Toys (SEP021735, $4.99), Lord of the Rings Toys (SEP021736, $4.99), Simpsons/Harry Potter Toys (SEP021737, $4.99) -- and is set to ship on November 27.

October 11

Update to the October 18th event at Toys "R" Us in Times Square:
Actor and He-Man Fan Mario Lopez Kicks off Event to Pay Tribute to the 20th Anniversary of the Masters of the Universe at Toys "R" Us Times Square. Mario was AC Slater on "Saved by the Bell" and is now host of "The Other Half."

The 2002 series of Hot Wheels by Mattel have hit foreign shores, including the Masters of the Universe cars. These cars include images of He-Man, Skeletor, Ram-Man, and Man-At-Arms. They have been spotted in K-Mart. Aussie fans should keep their eyes open!

Comicon.com's Pulse has an interview dealing with the new Masters of the Universe comic from MVCreations!

October 10

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow (Friday, October 11th) on Cartoon Network for episode 7 of the new Masters of the Universe cartoon!
Episode 7 - Lessons - When Skeletor acquires the Ram Stone, Orko must save the day.
And catch the reairing of Episode 6 - The Deep End prior to Episode 7!
Episode 6 - 5:30pm PST, 3:30pm MST, 4:30pm CST, and 5:30pm EST
Episode 7 - 6:00pm PST, 4:00pm MST, 5:00pm CST, and 6:00pm EST

October 09

Let the Power Return!!!
To commemorate the return of the new Masters of the Universe toys, Mattel will host a kick-off event to celebrate the re-introduction with fans on Friday, October 18.

Selected kids will participate in a shout-off, raising their swords to the “Power of Grayskull” in a contest to find who can most loudly shout He-Man’s famed chant “I Have the Power!”
Guests will be among the select few to have action figures autographed by “The Four Horsemen,” the world-renowned, award-winning sculptors of the He-Man line.
Also, He-Man and Skeletor characters will make personal appearances and pose for photos with guests.
An ‘80s mega-brand, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe are backed by a wide range of merchandise and new Television series, which airs on the Cartoon Network.

Be there on Friday, Oct. 18, 2002 at 4:00 p.m.
Toys "R" Us Times Square 1514 Broadway (at 44th Street)
For more information, call the Toys "R" Us Times Square special events hotline at (646) 366-8855

October 08

The December 2002 issue of ToyFare (#64) reports that the rare chase variant of Skeletor will be limited to no more than 2000 figures while the rare chase variant of He-Man will be limited to no more than 3000 figures.
Check out the article on page 74 for more details as well as info on other variants and the change from He-Man's former cross emblem to the new stylized "H" emblem.

And what's more, MVCreations has just posted the outstanding cover by J Scott Campbell for issue one of the upcoming Masters of the Universe mini-series hitting stores on November 27th! Check it out!

PKToys.com is having a contest for all Masters of the Universe fans. Prizes include a cross variant He-Man, a Mer-Man, and more. Check out the prizes and enter to win at here!

October 06

Dedicated fan, Bryan Shanafelt, sent us these photos of the new Matchbox Collectibles, Masters of the Universe vehicles!

 

October 01

You can now view the entire comic from the exclusive Masters of the Universe Target 2-pack.

The comic was produced by the core talent heading up the new Masters of the Universe comic series from Image Comics!

September 30

What Fans Want to Know Part 3.0 is here! Mattel has the answers to your questions!
Jeremy Padawer sits down to let the fans in on what's happening!

And if you check out the answers in detail, you'll see that Mattel wants your feedback!
Do you want to see painted art and/or comic style art on the new toy packaging?
If so, vote in He-Man.org's newest poll!
And if you vote, you are automaticaly entered in a contest to win a piece of cel art displayed by Mattel at San Diego Comic Con 2002 featuring Mer-Man!!!

Cartoon Network has updated their He-Man Toonami page. It now includes a map of Eternia, clips from last week's and this week's episodes, and a contest to win "The Ultimate Masters of the Universe Toy Collection", which includes Mekanek. Check it out!

The most recent issue of Previews shows a number of new merchandise to be offered by Mattel and MVCreations in the coming months including figures, T-Shirts, wall tins, wall scrolls, and posters
.

September 25

Mattel has released a Hot Wheels Monster Jam vehicle sporting none other than He-Man!


MotU Monster Truck

Cartoon Network will be treating Masters of the Universe enthusiasts to a double-dose of action this Friday as they re-air "The Courage of Adam" at 5:30PM EDT/PDT and then "Sky War" at 6:00 PM.

A new He-Man toy site has just launched! Check out he-manfans.com! They have an up-to-date price guide for your toys, a collectors club and lots of other cool stuff!

September 23

The winners of the two August fan polls for your favorite vehicles and suggestions for He-Man and Skeletor variants are in! Originally we were going to give away a classic Hordak MOC and a classic Whiplash MOC.

Well... that wasn't enough. So we gave away TWO Whiplash and TWO Hordak figures!

The winners of a Hordak figure are:
Waylon Piercy from Mississippi
and
Peter Apasewicz from New York

The winners of a Whiplash figure are:
Brad Linford from Arizona
and
Louis Riporti from New Jersey

Stay tuned for more contests in the near future with more chances to win!

September 21

Read Zadoc Angell's review of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe episode 4: "The Courage of Adam".

September 19

The new MastersoftheUniverse.com website from Mattel is now up and running. The site includes a product guide.

www.SuperHeroHype.com has an informative article on the new He-Man and the Masters of the Universe animated series. You can read it here.

Collectormania magazine in Australia says that Aussie fans can expect to see the new Masters of the Universe toyline by the spring of 2003. This is not yet confirmed by Mattel.

September 17

The USA Today - Technology section on Yahoo.com recognizes He-Man.org as THE resource for all things He-Man.

There's a new Dallas/Fort Worth based MotU Fanclub. To find out more information click here.

September 16

The magazine Lee's Toy Review (#119) features Jungle Attack He-Man, Mekaneck, and Ram-Man on the cover. There is included an article regarding rare He-Man and Skeletor variant "chase" figures and about an exciting K-Mart exclusive set of trading cards. One card will be included in each of the original six figures from wave one. (He-Man, Skeletor, Man-At-Arms, Beast-Man, Stratos, and Mer-Man). Artwork on the cards were provided by MVCreations, the company responsible for bringing you the new Masters of the Universe comic this november.

ToonZone.net reports that He-Man and the Masters of the Universe will be moving to a daily time slot on Toonami starting November 4th, 2002.

American Dream Comics has started a new type of Top 10 Toy List where the people actually buying the toys have a say on who makes the top 10. Read more about it here.

September 12

We received the ratings for He-Man an the Masters of the Universe's 1st half hour telecasts from Mattel (Episode #1 on 8/26 & 8/27).

Mattel also sent us an article from TV Guide about the new series
.

September 11

The staff at He-Man.org wishes to convey its condolences to those touched by the tragedy of September 11, 2001. We hope that the past year has helped to heal the wounds inflicted on you as well as the rest of us in the country.


He-Man pinup by Matt Tyree

Ads for the new Masters of the Universe toy line are beginning to appear for Toys 'R Us, as well as in Toyfare #63 P11.

Scifi.com (a service of the Scifi Channel), has a short interview with Dean Stefan, (story editor for the new Masters of the Universe television series on Cartoon Network). He talks a little about how the series will be largely character driven, and about one episode in particular.

Looking to Pre-Order the new Masters of the Universe comic from MVCreations that starts this November? These sites have it available:
My Comic Shop
Westfield Comics
Mail Order Comics
Khepri
Discount Comic Book Service
Note that the Earl Norem variant is actually 5.95, and not 2.95 as previously listed in Previews. The issue comes with a card stock cover and gold foil stamping.
Know of of another online retailer offering preorders on the new Masters of the Universe comic? Drop us a line and let us know!

In case you haven't noticed them on the shelves, Walmart has an exclusive assortment of figures packaged with videos from the classic Masters of the Universe cartoon.

Figures in the assortment include:
'Into the Abyss', packaged with
He-Man, Man-At-Arms, & Stratos
'To Save Skeletor', packaged with
Skeletor, Beastman, & Mer-Man

September 9

Are you a fan of Masters of the Universe in Chicago, IL? Well, you are in luck. A fellow fan has set up a club for people like just you! We hope it's cool!

First meeting of the Chicago He-Man Fan Club!
Saturday, September 14, 3-5 PM
Schaumburg Public Library, Adult Classroom
Schaumburg, IL


Watch He-Man episodes! Trade He-Toys! Play He-Trivia! Win He-Prizes!
E-mail for directions or questions.

September 6

We got our hands on the intro video to the new animated series. As usual, we pass it on to you! Enjoy!

Animated Series Introduction

We'd also like to share the Masters of the Universe #1 Earl Norem cover with you. Don't forget to pick up your copy in November!


Earl Norem Comic Cover

Here's a glimpse of the Masters of the Universe 2-pack exclusive to Target. It comes with a repackaged He-Man and Skeletor AND an exclusive comic by the creators of the new MotU comic. Take a peek!


Exclusive Target 2-pack

September 3

The results of our two polls are in.

The top 10 requested vehicles to be remade in the new line, in order of popularity:
Battle Ram
Windraider
Talon Fighter
Attak Trak
Spydor
Dragon Walker
Land Shark
Bashasaurus
Blaster Hawk
Zoar


The top 5 He-Man and Skeletor fan variants:
He-Man
:
Live Action Movie He-Man
High Tech He-Man (w/ heavy machinery and/or jet pack)
Underwater He-Man (with swim gear)
Battle Ravaged He-Man (with damaged weapons/armor)
Arctic He-Man (with cold weather gear)

Skeletor:
Live Action Movie Skeletor
Sorceror Skeletor (with robe and black sorcery accessories)
Disguised Skeletor (with civilian disguise)
Invisible Skeletor (with transparent plastic)
Keldor variant


The top 5 He-Man and Skeletor action-feature variants:
He-Man:
Transforming He-Man (transforms from Prince Adam to He-Man and back)
Power He-Man (with light-up and opening sword)
Battle Armor He-Man (remake of classic figure)
Thunder Punch He-Man (remake of classic figure)
Sword-drawing He-Man (with sword drawing action)

Skeletor:
Power Light Skeletor (with cape and light-up eyes)
Power Staff Skeletor (with light-up/sparking Havoc staff)
Glow Skeletor (with glow-in-the-dark accessories)
Battle Armor Skeletor (remake of classic figure)
Dragon Blaster Skeletor (remake of classic figure

Winners of the polls will be announced in the near future.

We also received photos of the Bashing Beetle vehicle from the new MotU toyline.


Photo One

Photo Two

August 28

Volume 12 of the Ask Gorpo! column has just been posted. Witness Gorpo's amazing grasp on the obvious as he passes on advice to those who seek his wisdom!

August 26

Cartoon Network has a full episode guide with descriptions for the first season of the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe animated series. We have the episode descriptions here for your convenience. However, we must warn you: these descriptions may act as spoilers, so read at your own risk.

August 23

Cartoon Network recently released the initial ratings review for the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe : The Beginning 90 minute pilot for the new animated series. Read the full press release.

Masters of the Universe Wave 3 & 4 figure photos from Action Figure Express.
Figures included in Wave 3:


Smash Blade He-Man

Teela

Orko

Tri-Klops

Spin Blade Skeletor

Trap Jaw

Figures included in Wave 4:


Martial Arts Blade He-Man

Power Gauntlet Man-at-Arms

Prince Adam

Sy-Klone

August 22

According to Mattel, wave four of the Masters of the Universe toy line will ship in February of 2003. It will include seven new figures.

Four of the figures slated for this wave are:
Martial Arts He-Man with weapon twirling right hand, nunchucks, and five weapons
Prince Adam with royal scepter and finger flick missile, and waist twist action
Sy-Klone with cool upper torso spinning action and shield
Power Gauntlet Man-at-Arms with power gauntlet finger flick missile launcher

Prince Adam Figure Sneak Peek

August 20

Jungle Attack He-Man and Ram-Man have begun showing up.
No sign of Mekanek yet, but Wave II is on the way!

Toonzone.net reports the ratings on the animated movie.
Quoted from the article:
"The original 90-minute movie special, which set the stage for the all-new weekly half-hour series premiering Friday nights at 6 p.m. starting Aug. 30, scored as the highest-rated program on all cable in its time period among boys 6-11, boys 9-14, men 18-24 and all viewers 12-24."
Click on the link to get all the details!

August 18

We're proud to bring you the first official He-Man.org review of the amazing 90 minute He-Man and the Masters of the Universe animated feature that aired this weekend.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Review
This review was done by none other than Zadoc Angell and Busta Toons.

What does this mean? Well, for fans of He-Man and She-Ra, you'll be pleased to know He-Man.org is merging with the
the largest site online dedicated to the original cartoon.

This makes He-Man.org the absolute largest resource for all things Masters of the Universe on the web today. Zadoc and Busta have aided Mattel in providing them with the necessary elements from the classic cartoon that were used to help maintain a consistent likeness between the old and the new canons.

Now Zadoc and Busta will lend their reviewing talents to the new cartoon as well! It just keeps on getting better!

But that's not all. He-Man.org has a few great clips from the new cartoon to give you a taste of what you might have missed! If you haven't seen it, we hope these help to ease your appetite until all fans across the globe have a chance to see the cartoon.

Battle Cat's Transformation Adam's Destiny
Skeletor's Debut Series Premier (Friday, August 30th, at 6pm E/P)

Lou Scheimer Productions, the company that started the Masters of the Universe cartoon legacy just launched its new site. Go check it out!

August 15

Remember the premier of the new He-man and the Masters of the Universe animated series airing tomorrow (Friday, August 16th) at
4:00pm eastern & pacific, 3:00pm central or 2:00pm mountain! Don't forget to watch it on Cartoon Network!
There will be two more encore presentations Saturday at 7:00pm eastern & pacific, 6:00pm central or 5:00pm mountain...and Sunday at 10:00am eastern & pacific, 9:00am central or 8:00am mountain.


Check out this exclusive interview with the Four Horsemen on www.coolcollecting.com

August 13

Canadians will be happy to hear that 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe' is scheduled to join the YTV line up in the Fall. It kicks off on Monday, September 2, 2002 from 12:00PM-1:30PM with the movie premier. Effective that week the schedule for 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe' will be Saturdays at 10:00am and 12:30am E/P and Fridays at 5:30am E/P.

Mattel
passed on slides of the animation cels from their booth at the San Diego Comic Con.

August 12

Mattel has reported that Wave 3 of the new toy line will contain:

Teela
Orko
Smash Blade He-Man
Trap Jaw
Tri-Klops
Spin Blade Skeletor

all are due in stores December 2002.
Note: The He-Man and Skeletor variants are NOT the same as the Samurai He-Man and Skeletor.

August 11

Mattel will officially launch the new toy line on October 18th at 4:00pm at the Toys R Us in New York's Times Square.
The Four Horsemen will be there between 4:00 and 6:00pm to help kick-off this event.

Mattel's MastersoftheUniverse.com will be back online with a new look the end of this month (August 2002).

August 9

Cartoon Network has begun running commercials for the new cartoon. All of them contain the line:
"He-Man: Like you've never seen him before."
Here they are for you to download:

Commercial 1
Commercial 2
Commercial 3

Mattel passed on the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Animated Series previews clips played at the San Diego Comic Con to us. And He-Man.org is glad to pass them on to you!

Animated Series Preview Clips

At the Mattel booth at the San Diego Comic Con, various toys were previewed including:

Samurai Warrior He-Man Dlx
Samurai Warrior Man-At-Arms Dlx
Samurai Warrior Skeletor Dlx
Samurai Warrior Battle Cat (Creature Vehicle)
Raptor (Creature Vehicle)
War Whale Vehicle
Attack Squid Vehicle

Also previewed were two small creatures that work as accessory sets:

He-Man Eagle Flight-Pak
Skeletor Bat Flight-Pak


Here are some photos of the 2003 toy line provided by Mattel:


Even more 2003 photos provided by Figures.com:

At the San Diego Comic Con discussion panel regarding He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, it was announced that both the old and new series will be making their way to DVD. The new MotU series will be available with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and 16X9 wide screen viewing.

Additionally, it was confirmed that Cam Clarke will indeed be the new voice of both Prince Adam and He-Man. Cringer and Battle Cat will not be able to speak in the new series.

Hordak is a strong possibility for the new cartoon, and King Hiss will play an important role in the story.

Many of the stories will focus on our heros coping with their powers; (i.e., Mekanek dealing with his ability to extend his neck, and Prince Adam dealing with suddenly being able to become He-Man).

Canadian fans can rejoice, as the Canadian station YTV will be airing the new He-Man and the Masters of the Universe cartoon series in September. No exact dates have been announced.

August 7

Masters of the Universe toy descriptions.

July 23

New Castle Grayskull photos and review!

The 2.75" Miniature Masters of the Universe figures are beginning to show up in stores. Here's a look:

Looks like Mattel has released more figures packaged with videos!
Mer-Man on ebay
Beastman on ebay
Forum discussion on the topic

Announcement from Comic-Con.org:
1:00 He-Man: Tune In to the Power of Grayskull!­
Join us for a visit to Eternia in the year 2002, where you’ll enjoy a sneak-peek at the new animated television series based on the mega-popular 80s cartoon series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.

The series will air on Cartoon Network only during Toonami, the network’s afternoon action-adventure franchise. Be among the first to learn the never-before-told stories of how Prince Adam became He-Man and Keldor became Skeletor.

See prototypes of toys and other merchandise reflecting both the new and classic look of the most powerful man in the universe!

Panel participants include Mike Connell, West Coast bureau chief, Kidscreen; Jeffrey Orridge, vice president, boys licensing, Mattel; Sam Register, senior vice president of development for Cartoon Network; Bill Schultz, executive producer of the new He-Man and the Masters of the Universe; Dean Stefan, head writer for the new He-Man and Masters of the Universe; and Geoff Walker, director for He-Man brand, Mattel.

Room 6BCDEF

Read the full Comic-Con schedule here.

July 21

The Masters of the Universe comic book website went online today!

Jeremy Padawer of Mattel responds to additional fan concerns in What Fans Want To Know Part 2.2!

Castle Grayskull has begun to hit Wal-Marts and KMarts across the country and it seems to be amazing. Incidentally, it takes 4 AA batteries, not 7 as previously reported.

And don't forget the polls going on now. Be heard! Cast your vote! Win a prize! And do it before August 1st!!!
Poll 1 Poll2

July 18

Mattel and the Four Horsemen wanted everyone to know that the Four Horsemen will be stopping by the Mattel booth at the San Diego Comic Con to do a 'meet and greet' with all of the Masters of the Universe fans.

The Mattel / He-Man and the Masters of the Universe booth is a conglomeration of booth numbers 2843, 2845, 2942, and 2944.

Mattel representatives will be there all weekend with lots of goodies for sale (including the Comic Con exclusive MotU figure), and they'll be holding free raffles periodically throughout the weekend.

The Four Horsemen will be at the booth for signing on Thursday, August 1st from 3pm until 6pm, and again on Friday August 2nd from 4pm until 6pm. The Four Horsemen are happy to sign anything the fans want to bring up to them - toys, comics, posters, t-shirts, animation cels, a pound of colby cheese, their first-born child, whatever. Even if fans just wanna' chat, please stop by.

July 17

Mattel reports:
There will be a redesigned 6" He-Man figure released as a Comic Con exclusive that will be sold for $15.00. Only 1000 of them will be made for the show numbered 1-1000 in special Comic Con exclusive packaging. No image of the Sorry I don't have an image of the figure.

The figures have begun hitting stores all over the country in greater and greater quantities. One of the more common finds, if you can call any of them common, is of the heroic and evil air vehicles. Here's a pic from fan Rapid Fire of the Battle Hawk.


You may not want to discard your old copies of "The Diamond Ray of Disappearance" just yet. Several fans have reported that the video that ships with the silver Battle Sound He-Man is missing a scene. The scene is:
Skeletor tries to zap Orko with the ray, and a vase falls on his head.


There is also a mysterious gold variation of Battle Sound He-Man packaged with the classic MOTU episode Dragon Invasion that has been showing up in stores.


Direct quote from Toy Fare magazine:
"Before the regular series, however, comes the movie. The first three episodes of the show, like Justice League, will form a feature length film that will establish the characters, reveal the origins of Skeletor and He-Man, and set up storylines that will run throughout the entire series. Counting the three episode movie, 26 episodes are in development; more episodes will depend on the show's success". Then later in the article it continues: "The 90 minute origin movie will debut on Friday, August 16 at 4:00pm, and will show again August 17 - 18 and August 30 - September 1. Starting with Episode 4, new episodes will run every Friday starting September 13, at 6:00 pm, and will show four times a week. By November 1, the show will be on twice a day (except Sundays)."

Gamers.com has a short news story on the new Masters of the Universe video game. Not much there, but they do give confirmation that the game will be produced for PC, XBox, Game Cube, and Play Station. Read the full article.

Dark Universe has an interview with Val Staples on his involvement with the new Masters of the Universe launch. Read the full article.

www.RingOfCollectors.com has another interview with the Four Horsemen on their site. This also includes a link to their soon to launch official web site at www.fourhorsemen.biz

And last, but certainly not least, everyone's favorite answer guy is back! Gorpo has returned with an all-new Q&A session!

July 12

You wanted to know, and we fetched the answers for you! Round 2 of the "What Fans Want To Know" is here. And remember to visit the site often and submit your questions for round 3!
What Fans Want To Know Part 2 with Jeremy Padawer of Mattel.

July 9

There's a brand-new interview with Val Staples, the man behind the new Masters of the Universe comic book, on Comicon.com! Check it out and see new pics!

There will be a promo comic for the new Masters of the Universe comic series available at the San Diego Comicon. The promo issue includes character descriptions and exclusive artwork by series artist Emiliano Santalucia! Copies were also available at the Wizard World Chicago Comicon over the 4th of July weekend; so far, fan reaction has been overwhelmingly positive.

Toy Fare reports that one of the most loved writers of the classic He-Man and the Masters of the Universe cartoon series has returned to write for the new series! None other than the great Larry DiTillio, responsible for fan's favorite dragon Granamyr, has contributed his talents!

Toy Fare also noted the following info about the animated series:

Mike Young Productions is keeping the cartoon in the same style with mix of comedy, drama, and two fisted action.

In the animated feature (the first three episodes) we discover the origins of He-Man and Skeletor. Skeletor's origin is revealed in two parts in episodes 1 and 3. The second facet of Skeletor's origin in episode 3 should be an unexpected new twist for MOTU fans.

Prince Adam goes through a total change when becoming He-man. Unlike the original show, Adam is no longer a purple-clad, pale version of He-Man, rather he is a much smaller young man. He will also go through a series of personal struggles that will further develop his character.

Episode titles for the new series:
"Ties that Bind", "The Courage of Adam"

The Sorceress is in every episode

Expect to also see:
Man-At-Arms, Orko, Teela, Mekaneck, Stratos, Ram Man, Buzz Off, King Randor and Queen Marlena, Evil-Lyn, Tri-Klops, Clawful, Beastman, Whiplash and Trap Jaw.

They also state that Mattel will offer an exclusive repainted figure at Mattel's booth at the San Diego Comicon.

Showing up in stores now is a Masters of the Universe Hot Wheels car from Mattel's oversized "Monster Jam" series. The car features He-Man.

The new toys are showing up more and more around the US and Canada. Amazon.com has the new MOTU toys for pre-order. All six of the regular figures have been spotted except for Merman. Also spotted have been Battle-Cat, Panthor, the two deluxe figures, and both heroic and evil land and air vehicles.


June 24

Image Comics' press release relating to the new Masters of the Universe comic book.

June 23

There are two polls currently active on He-Man.org.
Poll 1: What is your favorite vehicle from the classic toy line?
Poll 2:
What are your suggestions on the next He-Man and Skeletor variants for the new toy line?

Information gathered from these polls will be given to Mattel and will be considered in future waves of items in the new toy line!

Participants have the chance to win two great prizes! A mint-on-card Whiplash or a mint-on-card Hordak from the classic toy line! Winner is chosen by random drawing at the close of each poll on August 1st.
In order to participate in these polls and be eligible to win one of the prizes, you must first register on the He-Man.org forums. Users sharing a single computer may need to logout between each submission.

SavageDragon.com has reported that a 4 page preview of the new Masters of the Universe comic will appear in the October 2002 Super Patriot #4. It also states that the first issue of the Masters of the Universe comic will appear the following month, in November. Read the article.

According to ToonZone.net, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe will enter its weekly Toonami time slot on Friday, August 30, at 6:30 PM, airing following Transformers Armada. Read the full article and see their new pic of He-Man.

The toys have started showing up in Toys 'R Us and Walmarts around the United States and Canada. The greatest quantities of figures appear to be in the Toronto, Ontario area.

Yahoo.com has an article from the Licensing Show, including a picture of the actors portraying He-Man and Skeletor. Read the article and see the picture.

June 14

I hope you guys are ready for some REALLY big news!!! You ready? OKay...

Excerpt from an announcement on June 10th at the licensing show in New York:
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Mattel, Inc. today announced...that it has granted MV Creations a non-exclusive multi-year contract to produce brand-related comic books, posters, wall calendars, lithographs and wall scrolls.
...MV Creations joins a growing list of licensees producing Masters of the Universe products for consumers...
"Masters of the Universe is truly a mega brand, and we are pleased to welcome two such reputable licensees (ACI and MV Creations) to the He-Man family," said Jeffrey Orridge, Vice President of Boys/Entertainment Consumer Products at Mattel.

"Working with Mattel on the Masters of the Universe brand is a dream come true for all of us here at MV Creations, " said Val Staples, President of MV Creations. "This is a valued opportunity to apply our passion and dedication to what is already an extremely popular and successful brand, helping to push it into new heights in the world of comics and art."
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Imagine that! The owners of this very site working on a facet of He-man's reincarnation!

More information on the comic will be posted here as it is available.

The Comics Continuum posted their news for June 13th, 2002 and in it are three new pictures
from the new animated series.

The first picture is a group shot of the Heroes standing in front of Castle Grayskull. Heroes include He-Man, Teela, Stratos, Man-At-Arms, Ram-Man, and Orko! Notably absent is Battle Cat.
The second is a group shot of the Villians: Skeletor, Beast Man, Tri-Klops, Mer-Man,
Panthor, Clawful, and Evil-Lyn!
The third is Skeletor sitting on his throne with Panthor by his side.

Extended Toonzone.net information:
Beginning August 23rd, the 26-episode He-Man and the Masters of the Universe animated series will begin airing on Fridays during Toonami. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe will join the daily Toonami line-up in November.

June 10

According to Toonzone.net the new Masters of the Universe animated series will debut Friday, August 16th at 4:00pm EST on Cartoon Network with the 90 minute animated feature.

June 9

It's the moment we've all been waiting for! The preview of the new He-Man and the Masters of the Universe animated series! He-Man.org is pleased to bring it to you first, courtesy of Mattel! The look and feel of the animation is incredible. Definitely a worthy reincarnation of the beloved 80's classic. Prepare to be amazed!
Animated Series Trailer (Real Player Required)

We also were given access to a news story on the comeback of He-man in today's market. It provides insight from some of the minds behind the new Masters of the Universe who show a great deal of confidence in He-man's success.
News Story (Real Player Required)

Game Boy Advance game of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is heading our way. Visit IGN.com to read the original article. Below are screen shots from the game.

Initial concept art for the new Masters of the Universe line has been given by the Four Horsemen to RingOfCollectors.com. All of the characters we've seen thus far are represented, and you can see how some of them changed a lot in the development and creative process.

According to Previews magazine, the following are the figures listed for Wave II this year:
Jungle He-Man
Ram-Man
Mekaneck
Mekaneck variant

As a reminder, Wave I included the following:
He-Man
Man-at-Arms
Stratos
Skeletor
Beast Man
Mer-Man
as well as, two deluxe figures and an assortment of accessories

May 18

Things continue to pick up steam with the debut of the new toy line and cartoon series right around the corner.

TDK Interactive has announced plans for a brand new video game based on the new Masters of the Universe toy line!

New games will be created for Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft gaming consoles as well as for the PC.

Fans had a chance to ask Mattel questions about upcoming plans for the Masters of the Universe.
Jeremy Padawer of Mattel's Entertainment Marketing was happy to provide the answers:

"Hi fans! It's great to hear from you. We sincerely appreciate the fantastic collector community on He-man.org. I am a frequent reader of the fan forum. The cumulative knowledge of the original show and toy line on He-man.org is so rich. I am sure that some of the greatest Masters of the Universe fans in the world are He-man.org forum regulars. Now on to the questions!"

1. What are the exact release dates of the figures for all waves, domestic and international for 2002 and possibly 2003?

"For 2002, we are releasing 2 waves of heroic warriors and 1 wave of evil enemies. Watch for wave 1 heroic/evil to hit the stores in mid-July and wave 2 to follow up in mid to late September."

2. Are there any plans for additional playsets or vehicles, and why the 2004 release on Snake Mountain?

"There are absolutely plans for additional playsets and vehicles. Watch for them in 2003! Unfortunately, I cannot speak about 2004 releases at this time. Sorry!"

3. Any chance of reviving the Commemorative Series rereleases and unproduced figures like Eldor and He-Ro, or are they gone for good?

" Yes, there is always a possibility and we are re-visiting those opportunities now."

4. Will there ever be minicomics for the toys like the original line?

"Great question. Minicomics will not appear in the Fall 2002 line. We are planning to release a limited edition comic this year to be distributed with product at a major retailer! Watch for this release sometime this Fall. The comic looks fantastic."

5. What is the detailed plot and voice actor roster for the new cartoon, and when might we see sample test shots, sample animation, characters sketches, etc?Ê

"The first image has been released to potential licensees/retailers in a publication entitled License! I believe License! is available on select newsstands. And, we will have a great deal of material at Comic-Con in San Diego (Aug 1st - 4th). We hope to see you all there!"

6. Are there any plans to release the old cartoon series, with possibility of a DVD collection?

"Nothing in the works for now - We will keep you updated on issues like this in the future."

7. What does Mattel have planned for www.mastersoftheuniverse.com in the way of updates and features?

"Watch for Mastersoftheuniverse.com to launch in July/August, with new information on exciting products and promotions geared toward both children and collectors."

8. How does Mattel feel about He-Man's successful return in a time when the 80's resurgence is large, including new toys from G.I. Joe and Transformers?

"The timing just could not be better. As you know, we did not rush back into the Masters of the Universe series - this has been in the works for a long time, and we have been extremely careful to deliver a great product that you can be proud of. The fact that vintage 80's animation/toys are in vogue is a bonus. But, let me be very clear, the product and entertainment will stand on its own.Ê This is one sequel that will not let you down."

9. Has Mattel considered doing a He-Man.org or other form ofexclusive figure?

"While there are no current plans for a He-Man.org figure, we have several collector initiatives for Fall 2002. Watch for variant figures in both waves of Fall 2002 as well as an exclusive, extremely limited edition Comic-Con He-Man figure."

10. Are there plans for the return of She-Ra in her own toyline/cartoon, and if not, will she be included in the new MOTU?

"I often ask friends and colleagues in their twenties and thirties to list personal memories from the Masters' series. The list generally comes back in the following order:"

1) He-Man
2) "By the Power of Grayskull!"
3) "I have the POWER!"
4) She-Ra
5) That little guy... what was his name??

"While She-Ra will not appear in the entertainment or product line in 2002, I would never count out She-Ra!"

11. Is it true Mattel may release special collector's editions of the figures as 2-up statues and/or with the original Four Horsemen design that included more articulation?

"As you might know, we released a 2-up He-Man at Comic-Con last year. The figure went over very well with the collector community. There are no plans for 2-up figures in 2002."

12. What sort of licensing is Mattel planning?

"Our licensing plans will be released at the upcoming New York licsensing show, in June. I will be able to comment soon after that time."

"Thank you again for your questions and all of your support! We will do our best to maintain a monthly dialog regarding He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. We are so close to zero hour on the launch, and we can feel your excitement.Ê In the meantime, we'll be reading your posts..."

March 3

Wow!!! Talk about the dawn of a new era for the Masters of the Universe!

What could be better than a brand new toy line? How about a new toy line and a new cartoon!
That's right! Mattel confirmed at Toy Fair 2002 that a new cartoon will debut later this year.
Mattel stunned everyone with a display showcasing the new look of Grayskull and storyboard images from a brand new cartoon series.

Check out pics from Toy Fair 2002 taken by our friends over at American Dream Comics:

Bashin Beetle
He-Man and Battle Cat
New Voice Chip Inserts

Boxed Castle Grayskull
Skeletor, He-Man, and Man-at-Arms
Mer-Man and Beastman
Skeletor and Panthor

Grayskull (1 of 3)
Grayskull (2 of 3)
Grayskull (3 of 3)
New Cartoon - Grayskull background
Toy Fair backdrop (1 of 2)
Toy Fair backdrop (2 of 2)

In addition to a new Grayskull, there is talk about a new Snake Mountain playset. More on this as it becomes available.

Our friends over at The Cafe Wha? have posted images of the new Battle Sound Skeletor! This spectacular figure comes with a special release of the extremely popular episode The Problem with Power from the original cartoon. Check 'em out!

Battle Sound Skeletor - Front
Battle Sound Skeletor - Back
The Problem with Power - Front

The Problem with Power - Back

The third wave of new figures is rumored to hit shelves before Christmas and will include Orko and Teela. More on this as it becomes available.

Be sure to visit the site of Lou Scheimer Productions, the creative genius behind Filmation and the original cartoon.
They have a new name: Scheimer Entertainment, and are bound to surprise the world with amazing new ideas!

And don't forget to check out the Filmation Archives for tons of cool merchandise!

January 31

Action Figure Express has a ton of images of the new figures and accessories due this summer/fall including pics of the new Castle Grayskull! Head over to their side today to preorder what will be the best toyline of 2002!
Heroic Warrior Assortment
Evil Enemies Assortment
Deluxe Figure Assortment

Mini Figure Assortment
Battle Cat and Panthor
Battle Hawk and Terrordactyl
Grayskull - front
Grayskull - rear
Pouncer and Battle Chariot
Bashin Beetle
Child-sized Power Sword

And to make things even better, some damaged figures found their way into the hands of consumers. Check out a preview of the new packaging for the Masters of the Universe.

He-Man - front
He-Man - back
Man-at-Arms - front

Man-at-Arms - back
Stratos - front
Stratos - back

January 21

He-Man.org had the exciting opportunity to sit down and talk with the creative masterminds behind the look of the new Masters of the Universe! Find out all the details about the Four Horsemen!

January 19

American Dream Comics is holding another "Forum Give-Away" contest where you have the chance to win the second Commemorative 5-pack (with the exclusive Moss Man rerelease)! Check it out!