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German fan site PlanetEternia.de has posted a German version of our own "What Fans Want to Know." Check it out!

June 27

Mattel reports that the Exclusive Moss Man figure is beginning to ship this week! Keep your eyes on the mailbox!

But that's not all! UK fans can catch the new cartoon series on CNX! Check out the schedule for date and time!

The UK is getting it good. Now the toys are hitting stores! That's right, fans have reported finding the new MotU line at Toys'R'Us in the UK! Spotted so far have been Skeletor, Beast Man, Merman, Battle Cat, Panthor, the Battle Hawk, and the new Castle Grayskull which includes box art of Zodac, Roboto, and Evil-Lyn. Prices for regular figures were £7.99, for the cats and Battle Hawk £14.99, and for Castle Grayskull £49.99.

June 26

A number of fans have reported finding the new Battle Armor He-Man and Skeletor deluxe figures (formally called "Exo Suit") at Wal-Mart stores.

Also, Wave 4 heros (Martial Arts He-Man, Sy-Klone, and Prince Adam) and wave 3 villains (Fire Armor Skeletor, Whip-Lash and TwoBad) have begun shipping to Wal-Mart stores with an exclusive(?) video entitled "The World of He-Man" which gives a run down of the places, races, characters, and story arc depicted in season #1 of the new MotU cartoon. Check it out!

June 23

Yet another Masters fan has found a variation on the Sam's Club gift set, including the before mentioned Grayskull, SB He-Man and either Mekaneck or Orko, but this time with the new wave 3 villains, Fire Armor Skeletor and either Whip-Lash or TwoBad.

The Comic Fanatic has just posted This Week's 10 Best on their website, and Icons of Evil: Beast Man is right there at #1! Check it out!

Psycho Comics is helping to spread the word about He-Man.org's auctions and donations! Thanks so much!!!

June 20

Action Figure Collectors has helped out by adding a link to our auctions and PayPal donation!
But that's not all! Action-Figure.com has also helped out by adding a link to our auctions and PayPal donation!
Thanks!

Sam's Club stores have begun stocking a 2002 Grayskull (still including the Action Chip feature) with four figures attach. So far, reported combinations include Smash Blade He-Man, Spin Blade Skeletor, Tri-Klops, and either Orko or Mekaneck. Be aware that Sam's Club requires a membership to shop at their locations.
Also, another fan has found the Sam's Club Grayskull with attached figures including TrapJaw instead of Tri-Klops.

Masters fans searching for the Wave 3 villains have also reported finding cases with 2 Fire Armor Skeletors, 2 TwoBad, 1 Whip-Lash, and 1 Tri-Klops.

American Dream Comics has posted a preview up of Masters of the Universe Issue Volume 2 #4. Check it out!

June 18

Val Staples has posted the rest of his collection on eBay which includes many of the rare and hard-to-find collectibles of the classic toy line. Please take a moment or two to browse through the many listings of his childhood collection and consider placing a bid in order to help support He-Man.org. These auctions end throughout the day on Friday and into the weekend. Thank you!

Don't forget the deadline on the Masters of the Universe "Create Your Own Commercial" contest! All entries HAVE to be submitted before July 11th!!!
Mattel hasn't announced specifics yet, but a little birdy told us the 1st place winner receives a sizeable cash prize, 2nd place winner receives a not-to-shabby cash prize, and 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place winners all receive a certain exclusive figure that everyone is talking about! We're sure you know the one!

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Mattel is sponsoring a "Make your own commercial" contest!
That's right. They want to see the creative and cool ideas you, your friends, your family, and anyone who loves Masters of the Universe can come up with!
It can be about any new figure.. any new vehicle... any new playset.. anything for the new Masters of the Universe toy line!
Make a live-action commercial! Make an animated commercial! Create cool visuals in whatever medium you think works to support and draw interest to Masters of the Universe!

Official Rules:
- Commercials must pertain to the new Masters of the Universe toy line.
- Commercials may be audio or video, but combinations of both are strongly encouraged as they will have a distinct advantage over other submissions.
- Commercials may be submitted in any of the following formats:
Submitted by e-mail: MPG, AVI, Real Video, MP3, or WAV.
Submitted by mail: VHS, DVD, CD, or VCD containing live video or any of the above mentioned formats
- For digital files that are submitted via e-mail, audio submissions must not exceed 5MB in size and video and video/audio combo submissions must not exceed 15MB in size.
- For digital files that are mailed to the address and burned onto DVD, CD, or VCD, file size is not important... just don't make it huge!
- Commercials must be between 15 and 30 seconds in length. (we are forgiving of a few seconds here or there)
- E-mail submissions must provide a link to where your file can be downloaded. DO NOT attach or embed submissions into your e-mail. ONLY provide a link to your file. Send your entry submissions here. Again, DO NOT attach files.
- Mail submissions can be sent to:
MVCreations
ATTN: Masters Commercial Contest
1316 Jefferson Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
- Each contestant is limited to 1 submission.
- Please include all contact information including: name and complete address
- Inappropriate submissions will be disregarded.
- Submissions are due on or before July 11th, 2003.

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And while you are at it, click on their ad here on the home page to go to their online store! When you order from Action Figure Xpress via that link, not only are you getting some of the best service and delivery on the newest Masters of the Universe figures, but Action Figure Xpress will donate a portion of sales to help fund He-Man.org!!!

Good News for German He-Man fans!
Panini Germany (under the sig "Dino Comics") is planning to debut the new comic in Germany around late-July/August. The comic issues will be part of a Masters of the Universe Magazine that's supposed to focus on the target audience (kids) and includes a plethora of information about the world of He-Man. The series will start with US-issue #1 (Vol.II). There will be no variant-covers released, but some of the original variant-cover art will get reprinted inside the magazine in mini-wallpaper format.
No word if this magazine will ever include the "Shard of Darkness" 4-parter and the "Icons of Evil" one-shots.

Wave 2 mini figures are finally hitting stores here in the States. Fans have spotted the singly carded Jungle Attack He-Man, Cobra Armor Skeletor, Orko, Teela, TrapJaw and Tri-Klops figures at Dollar Tree stores.

The Four Horsemen recently confirmed that the new Snake Armor He-Man figure, (the new look for He-Man in Season #2 of the cartoon), which was unvailed in ToyFare #72, will have elbow articulation, but not knee.

June 16

We'd like to take a moment to thank everyone for all the support we have received so far to raise money for He-Man.org. Thanks to you, the fans, He-man.org has raised enough money to pay for one month of hosting! Thank you so much for your generosity! And by bidding on Val Staples' childhood collection, we can probably raise enough money to pay for two more months!!!

But it hasn't stopped there. Other fans have donated items with the hope to raise the needed funds to keep He-Man.org going far beyond three more months!

Joe Amaro has donated the actual custom Count Marzo seen in Issue 72 of ToyFare! Check out this beautiful one-of-a-kind masterpiece!

Emiliano Santalucia and Enza Fontana, artists on the new comic series, have donated original production art for the new comic series from MVCreations! Check out these beautiful works of art!

If He-Man.org is a resource you look to for news, info, and a fan community for Masters of the Universe, both new and old, She-Ra: Princess of Power, and the New Adventures of He-Man, we humbly ask that you might consider making the smallest contribution. If the thousands of fans who visit the site daily donated at least one dollar, it could fund the site for months to come!
Thank you so much for your time and dedication to He-man.org!

June 13

He-Man.org is expensive!
Well, at least that's what I've come to find out. This is Val Staples, the guy who foots the bill each month for He-Man.org. This is a personal message to the fans out there of this site and what all has gone into it over the years.

A long time ago, He-Man.org was going to shut down. The expense was becoming too great. But, I didn't want that to happen. I took on the financial responsibility for the site a few years ago and haven't looked back. Since that time, I've spent thousands upon thousands out of my own pocket to keep He-Man.org going.

I wish this was a measure of how large of a fan I am, but instead, I think of it as an indication of my passion about the property and my hopes it will always live on...not only through our generation that was raised on this spectacular concept, but hopefully through a new generation that can enjoy and reap the same values we did from the Masters of the Universe. The new cartoon and toy line has shown this promise.

But as the popularity for the newly revamped property grows, so does that of He-Man.org. And with that growth, the site's expenses soar higher and higher. Today the site's monthly bills far exceed what would have once funded He-Man.org for an entire year.

We once tried to advertise on He-Man.org, which was a complete disaster. Not only for lack of revenue, but also for fans who did not care for banners and pop-ups cluttering up their favorite fan site, which we definitely understood. So, we reverted back to the old tried and true.. Namely my wallet.

We want He-Man.org to be a safe haven and welcome community for fans of He-Man, She-Ra, and all characters found in this incredible universe. And because of that, as a fan, I realize there are things I must do to make sure this dream stays alive.

That being said, you will find links below to two things:
donation to He-Man.org via PayPal

and a long set of eBay auctions.

We will be continually adding to these auctions over the next couple of days with many rare and wonderful items.

The donation link is not something I'd like to ask of any fan. I want you to come here, free of efforts to take your money. But if any of you are inclined to donate the smallest amount, it would help to keep this great fan site alive and active for many months to come. This is a site that has been important to the rebirth of Masters of the Universe, and we intend to keep it going as long as the internet exists.

The eBay auctions are of my very own childhood collection. These loose figures make up the bulk of Classic Masters of the Universe photos shown here on He-Man.org. These toys sparked my imagination for years, giving me a place to where I'd escape the world around me. They fueled my artistic senses, they help to root the strong moral lessons taught to me in the cartoon, and, above all else, they made me happy.

Some are a little scuffed, some are missing an item or two, but that's because they were toys! And I enjoyed them for what they were! My hope is that you might bid on these auctions to bring a piece of my own happiness into your home, and keep this site going for as long as there are fans to enjoy Masters of the Universe.

I had dreamed that one day I could share these very toys with my own children. And even though I know now I will not be able to do that, I do know through these auctions, we are all helping to give life to a resource where ALL children can look to discover the happiness I was once given, and still receive today, from the vision that is Masters of the Universe.

Thank you for your time.

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You can now preorder the Region 2 DVD of the Classic Masters of the Universe cartoon series at Play.com. The release date is currently set at August 18th!

Wave 5 heros are out! That's right, Ice Armor He-Man, Mega-Punch He-Man, Man-E-Faces and Buzz-Off have all begun hitting Wal-Mart stores around the country. The initial case pack out is two Ice Armor He-Man, two Man-E-Faces, and one each of the others. The most recent issue of Toyfare, (Issue #72), also confirmed that the chase for this wave will be Buzz-Off with a painted on smile, just like his classic counterpart.

June 11

ToyFare has unveiled the new look for He-Man in season two of the cartoon! Check it out!

**UPDATE**
The UK is kicking off their launch of the new Masters of the Universe line on September 2nd!
Mattel UK will have an exhibition at the Museum of London that will be open to the public until September 7th. Come see lots of awesome memorabilia from Masters of the Universe, both classic and new!

June 9

A review for the Masters of the Universe comic will be in the latest Comics International (#159 - June 03). Look for even more reviews due the next issue!

Thanks go to Masters fan, Musclor.fr.st, for this preview picture of the DVDs for the classic Masters of the Universe cartoon series being released later this month in France. Individual DVDs will be available later in June, with a box set to follow in July. A Collector's Edition set will also be available some time in the fall. You can find more info in the Previews section at Manga Distribution, if you can read French.

American Dream Comics is running a poll where you can vote for your favorite currently released toy on the ADC Top 10 toys for the month of June. Check it out!

June 4

The Cafe Wha? has listed two more auctions to help out He-Man.org! Please check them out!
Vintage Spanish Mantisaur
Vintage POP Silver Storm
Check out The Cafe Wha? for gobs of rare and common figures, both classic and new!

Some bad news for Australian, Masters of the Universe fans. Only weeks away from the initial release of the new toy line in June 2003, Mattel has announced that Australia fans won't be getting them now till some time in 2004.

Regretfully, Joe Denton, background artist on the Princess of Power cartoon, has recently passed away. But, we can still enjoy watching Mr. Denton do one of the many things he did best at www.JoeDenton.com , and that's bring a work of art to life.

June 2

We have the results to the last fan poll. As you may remember, the question was "Should Mattel bring back mini-comics inside of the toys?" And here are the results of your voting.
Yes- 1373
No- 55

TheComicFanatic.com has posted a review of Masters Of The Universe Volume II, Issue 3! Check it out!

The UK is kicking off their launch of the new Masters of the Universe line on Wednesday, July 9th!
Mattel UK will have an exhibition at the Museum of London that will be open to the public until July 20th. Come see lots of awesome memorabilia from Masters of the Universe, both classic and new!

Check out a picture of the 2002 Dragon Walker in its packaging! This picture was originally part of an auction on Ebay, which was ended early.

May 30

Find out the scoop on some of the things you've been dying to know!
Mattel's Jeremy Padawer spills the beans on some real important news for fans in...

What Fans Want To Know 6.0
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Hello .orgers!

1. Any chance for generic figures such as Royal Guardsman, Avionians, or Skeletor's bone warriors?

Skeletor's bone warriors will begin showing up on shelves in the next 2 months with the release of the Mutant Slime Pit Playset! The Slime Pit playset will include an exploding Bone Warrior, born from slime and destined to explode under the weight of He-Man's sword!

2. Would you tell us how many chase Orko and Trapjaw figures were made?

We made less than 5,000 Orko and Trapjaw figures. In the future, chase figures will be more readily available to the adult collector. However, remember, once a chase figure leaves the shelf, it won't return.

3. Does the new Fists of Fury He-Man figure, which bares a striking resemblance to Fisto, dim our chances for seeing Fisto in future waves?

Absolutely not. Fisto is on his way. Fisto will hit shelves in November 2003!

4. Since the action chips have been removed from all upcoming waves, can we expect any new pack ins with the figures?

Yes. We will continue to pack videos on figures from the new entertainment. You will see this in even wider release in Fall 2003 and in Spring 2004. We also have not forgotten about the mini comics. You may see mini comics on limited figures as we move into 2004.

5. A lot of fans missed out on rarer figures such as Teela and Mer-Man before the new ratios were introduced for the cases. Is there any chance of seeing these two beloved characters refreshed in the near future?

Absolutely. However, they will not be released in the original paint scheme. For Mer-Man, you will see a more intricate paint theming; More "paint-ops."

6. Fans have noticed far fewer MOTU commercials being aired in comparison to other popular toy lines. Is Mattel looking into producing and airing more television spots?

Yes. You might have noticed the release of the Skeletor vs. He-Man ads. This will continue to air throughout 2003. In the 1st year of release, MOTU has actually aired 6 commercials - a very aggressive advertising stance in terms of production. In Fall 2003, we will advertise both the Mutant Slime Pit and Castle Grayskull - along with more figure advertising.

7. The fans really want their mini comics with the figures, any more information on this?

Again, this could be done in limited quantities. Frankly, we're considering this as part of the He-Man Club initiative!

8. You mentioned in the previous Q&A that ratings were not a consideration in the time-slot change of the cartoon to Saturday evenings. Would you help quell fans concerns about the show only being renewed for another thirteen episodes in season 2 vs 26?

We have been renewed for 13 episodes at a time... this doesn't necessarily mean that only 13 episodes will air in the next season. There is still a possibility that 26 new episodes will deliver for season 2. Of course, the more the better from a branding and storyline standpoint. A little "Did You Know?" -- Did you know that between the original episodes of He-Man from the early 80's, She-Ra, the New Adventures of He-Man in the late 80's and the new release of He-Man in 2002, there have been MORE MOTU episodes than Simpsons episodes!

9. Might we expect any more updated vehicles from the classic line? The upcoming DragonWalker bares little or no resemblance to its classic counterpart. (The Wind Raider as featured on the new cartoon series is in high demand by the fans.)

The Wind Raider is in development for Fall 2004. It will look more like the classic counterpart than the Dragon Walker. The Dragon Walker, hitting shelves very soon, is incredibly cool, with its mechanical stomping action... and will play an awesome role in the entertainment for season #2.

10. The word "Battle" is becoming a cliche with the new line with as many times as it has been used. Will we have a bit more variety in upcoming toys' names?

Yes. We know that the "Battle" word is used often... The issue for us is finding words that make sense from a global perspective. "Battle" is a globally friendly word, as ironic as that might seem. We've challenged our copywriting team to be creative and to deliver names that match the entertainment and some how work globally.

11. As long as you're giving us all of these different versions of He-Man and Skeletor, will we see a Skeletor with a cape as he appears in the new cartoon series?

Great idea. Another possibility for the Collector Club.

12. Do you have any sales figures (percentage-wise) of MOTU's fan base of collectors vs children that you could share with us? Are you satisfied with the reception MOTU has received from the youth of today?

I can't share specifics. I will tell you that the collector base on MOTU is one of the largest of any adult collector brand... in terms of % of overall sales and in terms of number of collectors. However, rest assured, that the overwhelming % of figure purchase influencers are under 8 years old.

13. Any more information you can pass along to the fans regarding DVD releases of either new or classic cartoon series?

Regarding DVD releases and VHS releases, I, unfortunately, can not share information regarding distribution partners until the terms are finalized. Until then, we will continue to pack out new episodes in VHS (and in DVD format) to figures.

14. In a previous Q&A you mentioned that Mattel was revisiting the possibility of additions to the Commemorative Series. Can you give any more specifics on this?

Again, this would be driven through a Collector Club... You should watch for more announcements on this in the next 2 months.

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Here's the summary they have for it in the news article.
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Icons of Evil: Beast Man One-Shot

This June the Icons of Evil: Beast Man One Shot Slashes its way into a comic book store near you!

What terror is lurking through the Berserk Islands of Eternia? It is whispered from village to village that a savage Beast Man has been lurking about! And a young sorcerer named Keldor is determined to find out if the legends are true…but who is seeking whom? Will Keldor find this savage Beast Man or will the Beast Man find him!

This issue is the first in a series of One-Shots featuring the back stories of some of your favorite Masters of the Universe villains. Invincible Scribe, Robert Kirkman, Penciller Tony Moore, and MVCreations bring you the first epic, bone chilling tale! Icons of Evil: Beast Man One Shot is a must-have for any He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Fan!!

Icons of Evil: Beast Man One Shot will be whopping 48 pages and cost $4.95
Brought to you by Image Comics and MVCreations!

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May 28

Masters Fan, pH6, reports that the new Masters of the Universe cartoon will air in Finland on MTV3, Saturdays at 9:40am, starting August 23rd!

Comics Continuum has a First Look at Masters of the Universe, Icons of Evil : Trapjaw from MVCreations. Check it out!

Due to unfoerseen printing problems, the Tommy Lee Edwards variant for Masters of the Universe Volume II, Issue 3 will ship one week late. The regular cover for the comic by Emiliano Santalucia will arrive as scheduled tomorrow.
MVCreations apologizes for any inconvenience.

May 27

Comics Continuum has a First Look at Masters of the Universe Vol 2 #3 from MVCreations. Check it out!

The new line continues its spread across the globe!
The new cartoon debuted on Saturday, May 24th in Holland.

May 23

Masters Fan, Talon Fighter, was the first to report a chase Whiplash figure. This chase has black wristbands and loincloth, a silver belt buckle, different colored green bands on the chest, and a different color scheme on the weapon

IGN.com reports on the new Masters of the Universe game for Playstation 2, Game Cube and XBox. They have recently posted a hands-on review of the game. You can read it here.

UK fans rejoice! The new He-Man and the Masters of the Universe cartoon starts to air on CNX, Monday, June 30th at 8:00am.
We will post more details when they become available.

May 21

Wave 3 Villains: Fire Armor Skeletor, Whiplash, and Two Bad have begun showing up in retail stores. Be on the look out for this awesome new assortment!

May 19

Cartoon Network will once again air the new Masters of the Universe cartoon daily. In addition to the Saturday night 7:30PM time slot, you can catch He-Man at 6:30AM EST/PST Monday through Friday starting Monday, June 2nd.

Make way for children's Masters of the Universe underwear. Masters fan, Zosox, has posted images of the two kinds available: He-Man & Battle-Cat and Skeletor & Panthor. Each come with a trading card that can be cut from the packaging.

Ring of Collectors has posted a "BreakDown" review of the new Prince Adam and Sy-Klone figures in their forums. Check it out!

May 15

Toyfare #71 features a "behind the designs" look at the new Masters of the Universe toy designs, as well as news about new Keldor exclusive to the San Diego Comic Con and Wizard World Chicago! Keldor will include three different heads, one Keldor, one acid burnt, and one Skeletor. Keldor will retail for $20.00 at the cons and only 3000 will be produced.
Check out next month's Toyfare #72 for the debut of He-Man's new costume for the second season of the cartoon!

May 13

IGN has posted screen shots of the new Masters of the Universe game. Check it out!

May 9

Mattel is sponsoring a "Make your own commercial" contest!
That's right. They want to see the creative and cool ideas you, your friends, your family, and anyone who loves Masters of the Universe can come up with!
It can be about any new figure.. any new vehicle... any new playset.. anything for the new Masters of the Universe toy line!
Make a live-action commercial! Make an animated commercial! Create cool visuals in whatever medium you think works to support and draw interest to Masters of the Universe!
And to make it even better, Mattel will be judging and giving out prizes for the most creative and interesting commercials!
There will be a 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place prize! What will those prizes be? Well, those details will be announced soon, but it's REALLY cool from what we hear! Trust us.
So get started on your entries and spread the word!

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- Commercials must pertain to the new Masters of the Universe toy line.
- Commercials may be audio or video, but combinations of both are strongly encouraged as they will have a distinct advantage over other submissions.
- Commercials may be submitted in any of the following formats:
Submitted by e-mail: MPG, AVI, Real Video, MP3, or WAV.
Submitted by mail: VHS, DVD, CD, or VCD containing live video or any of the above mentioned formats
- For digital files, audio submissions must not exceed 2MB in size and video and video/audio combo submissions must not exceed 5MB in size.
- Commercials must be between 15 and 30 seconds in length.
- E-mail submissions must provide a link to where your file can be downloaded. DO NOT attach or embed submissions into your e-mail. ONLY provide a link to your file. Send your entry submissions here. Again, DO NOT attach files.
- Mail submissions can be sent to:
MVCreations
ATTN: Masters Commercial Contest
1316 Jefferson Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
- Each contestant is limited to 1 submission.
- Please include all contact information including: name and complete address
- Inappropriate submissions will be disregarded.
- Submissions are due on or before June 30th, 2003.

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"Mattel definitely understands your concerns regarding additional Spin-Blade Skeletor and Smash-Blade He-Man figures. "

"The target market for this particular promotion is primarily children. McDonald's will be doing a Masters Happy Meal starting May 2nd. We believe that MOTU at McDonald's will peak the interest of many, many children who have either not yet had the opportunity to experience the new MOTU toy line or the new cartoon on Cartoon Network."

"I say primarily kids because there are a whole host of adults who love MOTU who are also unaware of its re-release. The video promotion will allow the newest MOTU fans to experience both the figures and entertainment all at once. It will also provide the adults just realizing that MOTU is back the opportunity to re-experience the all new MOTU. "

"With the case ratio mix in mind, we shipped 2:2:2 & 2:2:1:1 mixes with He-Man and Skeletor making up no more than 30% of those mixes. We are keenly aware of the thousands of you who are still hunting for Mekaneck, Teela, Orko, Trap-Jaw and Tri-Klops, and are making those figures more readily available through this promotion."

"We're also aware of the demand for Masters on VHS and DVD. You can be sure that we will make more videos available in the future, packed out with all new figures."

"You can look forward to approximately 55 MOTU figures (heroic and evil) to be released in the next 18 months. This will include all newly tooled figures, figures refreshed with all new accessories/weaponry, and redecos of the key characters. You can also look forward to He-Man and Skeletor making up no more than 35% of the shipped figures, which is almost exact even ratios with the other figures in each wave assortment."

"Again, thank you for your passionate feedback, and Mattel promises more promotions that will specifically target the adult collecting segment as well."

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April 29

It's been a long time coming, but the toy section for the New Masters of the Universe toy line is up! Matt Tyree, He-Man.org webmaster, has been hard at work for months creating an awesome new section chock full of detailed figure and package photos, along with assortment and description information!
We will continue to update He-Man.org, along with the New Toy section, over the next few months!
We hope you enjoy Matt's hard work, and are excited as we are about future updates!
(Keep in mind, we anticipate a huge demand on the files in this section for the next few days to a week. So, expect possible severe reduction in load times.)

He-man.org patron, Zosox, found these cool Masters of the Universe pajama sets at his local Wal-Mart! Check 'em out!

April 28

At last! The moment you've all been waiting for! The results to the latest question, "What would you like to see the new cartoon focus on more, action or story?", are in! The voting was never even close!
More Story: 933
More Action: 103
Sorry Action fans, you lost this day. Train harder and try again next time!

April 25

Wal-Mart has begun stocking a new exclusive! Refreshes of Smash Blade He-Man, Teela, Orko, and Mekaneck with a free video of the 2002 episode "The Courage of Adam", and refreshes of Spin Blade Skeletor, Tri-Klops, and TrapJaw with a free video of "Dragon's Brood". Be on the look out!

April 24

American Dream Comics recently featured a story on the new Masters of the Universe video game, He-Man, Defender of Grayskull, for the XBox, Playstation 2 and Game Cube. Read the story here.

The exclusive mail-away Moss-Man and Comic Con/Wizard World Chicago Keldor figures will be packaged in the same style of packaging as the exclusive Toyfare Faker figure.

Also, Teela will be appearing in the flesh at both conventions, along with a second, unnamed character.

April 18

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow (Saturday, April 19th) on Cartoon Network for episode 24 of the new Masters of the Universe cartoon!
Episode 24 - Separation - He-Man must return three mystical objects to the far corners of Eternia to prevent the destruction of the entire planet. (This is a "must see" episode)
Episode 24 - 8:00pm PST, 6:00pm MST, 7:00pm CST, and 8:00pm EST. Check local listings for more details in your area!
You can find scheduling info on the He-Man.org Forum Calendar.

Mattel announced its earnings today. (Thursday: April 17). While a mixed bag overall, Fans will be happy to read this tidbit from the report: "In the entertainment category -- which includes the games and puzzles and male action segments -- worldwide gross sales rose 20 percent, led by the relaunch of the He Man and Masters of the Universe brand." It seems that He-Man still has The Power! You can read the full report here.

Quote from the Four Horsemen from their message board at www.FourHorsemen.biz: "Trust us when we say this though. We did the new Keldor right here in our studio, so we've seen it first hand. If you like the MotU stuff that we've done so far, then you'll definitely dig Keldor! The ideas that Mattel came up with for this exclusive are fantastic!" (For those of you who don't know, Keldor is the former name of Skeletor before he became ol' Skull Face!)

Another update in the Cartoon section!
The third review for The New Adventures of He-Man section is now on-line! "THE HEAT" arrives with two videos and two sound clips!

Exclusive Moss Man!
You heard right! Mattel has released an exclusive Moss Man that is produced in the tradition of the classic line by flocking the new Beast Man figure!

Here's how to get one:
· Purchase three Masters of the Universe 6" figures (preferrably regular, not deluxe. And not vehicles, accessories, or playsets) at the store price and send in your original receipt for a limited edition Moss Man figure.
· This offer is valid only between April 11, 2003 and April 30, 2003 or while supplies last so the faster you send in your receipt, order form, and $5 for shipping and handling the better your chances are to get one of these special figures.
· All purchases must be on the same receipt.
· The receipt must be dated between April 11, 2003 and April 30, 2003.
· All receipts dated April 17, 2003 and after MUST be accompanied by 3 UPC proofs of purchase from the back of figure packages.
· All requests must be postmarked on or before May 11, 2003 to qualify

A few things to note on this offer:
· Moss Man is limited to 6500 figures.
· This isn't the only Moss Man for the new line. There will be a newly sculpted Moss Man.
· The figures must be bought at only Toys'R'Us, KayBee, K-Mart, Wal-Mart, and Target.
· You can submit multiple requests for Moss Man figures. But Mattel will only be honoring one request per household. If all requests are satisfied, and Moss Man figures remain, Mattel will then begin filling additional requests.

He-Man and Skeletor Lithographs are now available at the MVStore at MVCreations! The long awaited depictions of your favorite versions of He-Man and of Skeletor can now grace your wall for all to see! Twenty years have given fans a lot of He-man and Skeletor to show off!
These are limited to ONLY 1500 each! Get yours today!

According to American Dream Comics, MOTU will be coming to McDonald's Happy Meals from May 2nd through May 29th. There will be 8 toys in all: He-Man, Man-At-arms, Orko, Ram-Man, Battle-Cat, Skeletor, Beast-Man, and Panthor. All have unique action features...most noteable to fans of the classic series, Orko will have his classic table-top spinning action feature. Read the full story!

Target has begun stocking children's Masters of the Universe sunglasses. There are two different He-Man pairs, Man-At-Arms, and Battle-Cat.

Today another update in the Cartoon section!
The second review for The New Adventures of He-Man section is now on-line! "QUEST FOR THE CRYSTALS" arrives with two videos and two sound clips!
There were three different pieces of transformation stock footage from The New Adventures of He-Man. See the pictures and download the videos in Change Sequence Variations.

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April 3, 2003
For Immediate Release
Title: “Where Do I Get My Monthly He-Man Fix?”

Publishing Schedule for MVCreations/CGE and Image Comics Published Projects
Contact: Jonboy Meyers, Marketing Director

With our recent move to CrossGen’s CGE Imprint, we wanted to let retailers and fans alike to know that our move has not and will not affect our current publishing schedule.

To make things easier for fans and retailers, starting in June, there will be Masters of the Universe books published by both Image Comics and CrossGen Entertainment. To keep things straight, here’s a schedule that will help you know when and where Masters of the Universe titles maybe found:

June
Masters of the Universe Volume 2 #4 (Image Comics)
Icons of Evil: Beastman #1 (Image Comics)

July
Masters of the Universe Volume 2 #5 (Image Comics)
Masters of the Universe Volume 1: The Shard of Darkness trade paperback (CG Entertainment)
Icons of Evil: Mer-Man #1 (CG Entertainment)

August
Masters of the Universe Volume 2 #6 (Image Comics)
Icons of Evil: Trapjaw #1 (CG Entertainment)

September
Icons of Evil (#4): Tri-Klops #1 (CG Entertainment)

Image Comics will be publishing Masters of the Universe up to issue 6, which will conclude Volume 2 of MOTU in August. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements on the further adventures of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.

We appreciate all the fan and retailer support on our move to our new home at CGE! And keep your eyes out for Cool MOTU Products brought to you by MVCreations and CGE!

Jonboy Meyers
Marketing Director MVCreations

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Action-Figure.com has posted a video of the new Dragon Walker vehicle for the Masters of the Universe toy line. Check it out here.

He-man.org patron, Gary Knight, reported finding all 6 first wave mini figures at his local Toys R Us. The figures retailed for 7.99 Aussie dollars.

We have another question for the fans. Our last question generated a wealth of information for Mattel. So, here we go again! Like before, you'll see a link at the top of the news page for the latest question.
"What would you like the new cartoon to concentrate on more?"
1. More Action
2. More Story
Once again it's in your hands! Vote today!

Winner announced!
The random winner of the He-Man.org poll for the Royal Palace cell art is Troy Clark!
Congratulations to Troy!

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow (Saturday, April 5th) on Cartoon Network for episode 22 of the new Masters of the Universe cartoon!
Episode 22 - The Island - While visiting his mentor on a remote island, Man-at-Arms is captured by evil crab-like creatures.
Episode 22 - 8:00pm PST, 6:00pm MST, 7:00pm CST, and 8:00pm EST. Check local listings for more details in your area!
You can find scheduling info on the He-Man.org Forum Calendar.

Matt Tyree apologizes for the April Fools joke he played on you all. It was all in fun. Surprisingly he didn't get any hate mail! Thank you!

April 1

He-man.org regrets the following announcement:
On April 31st He-man.org will be closing its doors for an undetermined length of time. We sincerely apologize to all the loyal fans and patrons of He-man.org for this unforseen turn of events. We also regret to inform you, that you are a sucker! April fools!!!
Just kidding everyone! Don't hate me! (This was all Matt Tyree's idea...direct hate mail to him, personally!)

Okay, there is some REAL news!
The results are in from the latest What Fans Want To Know 5.0 poll. For those of you who don't know, the question from Mattel's Jeremy Padawer was: Which would you like to see more on the new toys, an internal talking feature or cooler weapons?
With a resounding 3.4 to 1 ratio, the cooler weapons won out.
Here is the official vote tally:
Cooler Weapons : 712
Internal Talking Feature: 211
Thanks for voting everyone!!!

Check out these awesome pics of this HUGE Snake Mountain built by the Chicago Horde Masters of the Universe Fan Club! The Club meets at Graham Crackers Comics. It is as tall as a person, and has a working water fall from the Snake Head! Ultra cool!

OnTheShelves.com recently conducted an interview with Masters of the Universe comic writer, Val Staples. Check it out, here!
It discusses the move to CrossGen, the book's direction, as well as several other issues. Fans will be interested to know that at the end of the interview OnTheShelves.com announces a contest, sponsored by MVCreations for signed comics and an original piece of art!

The Cartoon Network Latin America site features a Flash Map of Eternia, two clips from the show and two background images. The show starts in Latin America on Saturday, April 5th at 1:30 pm.

Masters of the Universe Toy News:
New Battle Station prototype pics! Check them out here!

Power-Gauntlet Man-At-Arms' name will now be "Battle-Glove Man-At-Arms".

Masters of the Universe toys in Australia:
Prices of figures are going to be approx $17.95 each.
Source: Toys R Us, Austrailia. Toys will be cheaper at K-Mart, Target, Big-W etc.

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow (Saturday, Mar 29th) on Cartoon Network for episode 21 of the new Masters of the Universe cartoon!
Episode 21 - Snake Pit - The Masters enlist the help of the mysterious Zodac to prevent the Snake Men from escaping their ancient prison.
Episode 21 - 8:00pm PST, 6:00pm MST, 7:00pm CST, and 8:00pm EST. Check local listings for more details in your area!
You can find scheduling info on the He-Man.org Forum Calendar.

ComiXtreme recently conducted an interview with Masters of the Universe penciller, Emiliano Santalucia. Check it out, here!

He-Man SVES Timeslot change starting April 26
Effective starting April 26th Cartoon Network is changing around their SVES schedule (all times EST/PST)
7:30 PM - He-Man

He-man.org patron, Alucard, found these kickin' Masters of the Universe boxers during a recent trip to his local Target.

Mattel Boys Vintage Vault is hauling out the last remnants of some beautiful looking merchandise from the Classic Masters of the Universe line! Now's your last chance to get some of the best looking Mint on Mint carded figures and toys directly from Mattel!

March 25

Worried about not getting those figures from Wave 4? Concerned you will only see a bunch of He-Man and Skeletor figures on the shelves? Well, worry no longer! Mattel has sent out the word about Wave 4 Heroes case ratios.

There are 2 different assortments, for:
Martial Arts He-Man, Sy-Klone, Prince Adam
3:2:1 and 2:2:2
For fans that only seem to find Martial Arts He-Man, there is a good chance that fans, collectors, and other retailers have scooped up the Sy-Klones and Prince Adams from the first few cases that hit stores. Keep those eyes peeled for plenty of secondary characters to add to your collection from here on out!

March 23

Here is a review by He-ManFans.com on the latest issue of Masters of the Universe comic, issue no. 4.

Good news for Masters fans in Latin America! The He-Man and the Masters of the Universe cartoon will air on Cartoon Network Latin America on April 5th! The Masters of the Universe toys will also be available in April!

March 21

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow (Saturday, Mar 22th) on Cartoon Network for episode 20 of the new Masters of the Universe cartoon!
Episode 20 - Buzz-Off's Pride - Buzz-Off must battle vicious giants in order to defend both a peaceful village and his pride.
Episode 20 - 8:00pm PST, 6:00pm MST, 7:00pm CST, and 8:00pm EST. Check local listings for more details in your area!
You can find scheduling info on the He-Man.org Forum Calendar.

March 20

Want to see EVERY cut (and alternate) scene from The Secret of The Sword? Busta Toons has meticulously listed them for your viewing pleasure. Check out The Secret of The Sword - The Director's Cut in the She-Ra cartoon section.

The Masters of the Universe Game for the Nintendo Game Boy Adavance is on sale at KBToys.com for $9.99.

March 14

Mattel Boys Vintage Vault is hauling out the last remnants of some beautiful looking merchandise from the Classic Masters of the Universe line! Now's your last chance to get some of the best looking Mint on Mint carded figures and toys directly from Mattel

Just one day left on He-Man.org's latest auctions! Now is your chance to help out He-Man.org and pick up either an ultra-cool and ultra-rare He-Man or Skeletor poster!

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow (Saturday, Mar 15th) on Cartoon Network for episode 19 of the new Masters of the Universe cartoon!
Episode 19 - Orko's Garden - Orko unwittingly helps the villainous plant-like Evilseed take all of the Masters hostage.
Episode 19 - 8:00pm PST, 6:00pm MST, 7:00pm CST, and 8:00pm EST. Check local listings for more details in your area!
You can find scheduling info on the He-Man.org Forum Calendar.

What Fans Want to Know 5.0

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1. Now that Wave 3 is out, will you show up images of everything due out in Wave 4 and tell us/give us clues what we will see in Wave 5, along with projected release dates?

The cat is definitely out of the bag on this one. Wave 4, as you already know, includes Prince Adam, Martial Arts He-Man, and Sy-Klone. This wave should be hitting stores in the next few weeks. Wave 5 will include Ice Armor He-Man, Man-E-Faces, Buzz-Off, and Fists of Fury He-Man. Wave 6 will include Roboto, Zodak and a very cool He-Man and Stratos.

Expect wave 4 to hit stores on or about 4/1... wave 5 approx 6/1... wave 6 approx 9/1... wave 7 approx 11/1.

2. Are there any plans for future figures with voice chips like the Battle Sound figures?

At this point, we do not have talking or battle sounds figures in the 2003 line. However, this can be altered for 2004's Fall deluxe segment. What are your thoughts - should we go for the internal talking feature or have even cooler weapons and accessories?

FANS, THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK OUT!
Fill out this form and let Mattel know what you'd like to see!

Your Email Address:
Your Name:
Your opinion: (Choose One)		Internal Talking Feature Cooler Weapon & Accessories

3. We've had the deluxe Battle Sound and Samurai figures thus far. Will you tell us anything about future deluxe figures?

Absolutely... in Fall 2003 watch for the Battle Armor He-Man and Skeletor, with kick-ass armor and a combat feature. Basically, you will be able to battle with these guys a la Rock Em' Sock Em' style. Don't worry - as always we've tried our best to balance the needs of the collector (cool sculpt) with the needs of our kids (awesome battle play). Not that we adults don't play with our toys... or at least I do!!

4. You've mentioned that we shouldn't rule out mini comics in future waves of figures. Will you tell us any frame of reference how long we might have to wait until mini comics could possibly become reality?

We've definitely talked about the use of mini-comics in our 6'' figure segment. This is something that we have not ruled out, especially as we move forward into 2004.

5. We already know of the Castle Grayskull with changes next fall, but will we be getting any smaller play sets in 2003?

Absolutely. You will be getting the Battle Station playset in Fall 2003. The He-Man Battle Station Playset is a heroic, 2-tower playset which includes: 1) Opening drawbridge; 2) Break away siege tower - into three pieces; 3) Battering ram; 4) Catapult with 2 lauching boulders; 5) Spring-loaded siege tower missile launcher. You can play with it as a stand alone playset, or connect it to Castle Grayskull for ultimate battling action. This is a super cool, mid-priced playset.

6. Will any elements of "The New Adventures of He-Man" find their way into the new MOTU?

Limited - I'm sure Mike Young Productions wouldn't rule out the use of characters and some storyline.

7. Will there be any different packaging or exclusive items for Europe and/or the rest of the world?

Local markets will run exclusive events. In the 1st year of release, we will definitely focus on the key figures and vehicles of the series... as we did in the US. One item will not be available internationally - the Bashin' Beetle. I would recommend any major retailer that has an online store for that one. Instead, we are bringing forward the Land Battle Vehicles internationally for Fall 03.

9. Will you tell us how well MOTU is doing in terms of sales and cartoon ratings? (Particularly Holiday sales)

Holiday sales were through the roof. Masters of the Universe was a top-10 brand for 2002 in terms of monthly sales. Overall, Masters of the Universe has been a smashing success. Regarding cartoon ratings, they started out strong and have become even stronger. As of now, Masters is winning every time slot in which it competes!

13. Will you tell us about any future store exclusive like the Wal-Mart figures w/videos, the K-Mart w/trading cards, and the Target 2pack w/comic?

As you are already aware, TRU 2-Pack with "Courage of Adam" has hit the market running, and it is selling briskly. I don't expect this exclusive to stick around retail for very long!

14. Will you tell us when we might see an addition to the Masters line up who was not released as a figure in the original toy line?

Absolutely! In the 2nd season we will be exploring the great battles of the _______. This will be followed by the return of _______ in season 3. You won't be disappointed.

15. Many fans would like to see Titus and Megator, who were not widely available in the original series, get the 4HM treatment. Is this likely?

Potentially as a Con exclusive.

16. Many fans are still seeing similar case breakdowns as Wave 1 & 2 Heroes and Wave 1 Villains. While secondary characters are a little more common with the latest waves, they are still very hard to come by and shelves are still full of countless He-Man figures. With holiday sales over, is Mattel going to be adjusting case assortments to avoid too many He-Man figures on the shelves?

I agree completely. As many of you noticed, we revised the mix from approximately 66% He-Man and Skeletor vs. secondary characters in 2002 to approximately 60% He-Man and Skeletor in Spring 2003. As we roll into Summer and Fall, watch for a 50/50 mix. This should address your concerns. Secondary characters will be more rare than the He-Man figure (as they should be), but the ratios will be corrected to reflect the excitement you have over the entire team.

17. Why did Cartoon Network change its schedule from a 6 day a week airing to a Saturday-only?

I'll address one concern right off the bat... this was not a ratings issue. We were concerned that we would burn out the episodes by playing them too many times. As we get more episodes under our belts, watch for Masters to be on strip in the future.

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Okay everyone! You asked and, once again, Mattel's Jeremy Padawer has delivered! What Fans Want to Know 5.0 is here!
And make sure you check it out because included is a feedback form where fans and collectors like you can respond to one of Jeremy's questions!

MillionairePlayboy.com has a contest going for a mint-on-card TrapJaw figure. See their site for details as well as a review of this year's Toy Fair.

March 10

He-Man.org is holding two new auctions for some very rare items!
First off, we have a He-Man promo poster from the new cartoon SIGNED by the creative team at Mike Young Productions!

And if the forces of good aren't your thing, we also have a Skeletor promo poster from the new cartoon SIGNED by the creative team at Mike Young Productions!

Your bid helps offset the tremendous costs of He-Man.org! And you get some unique items in return for a winning bid!
Thanks for checking out the auctions!

March 7

Altered States Magazine has just posted their Toy Fair report on Mattel's "Masters of the Universe" toy line for 2003! Check it out!

ActionFigureCollectors.com has posted images of the exclusive Toys R Us Masters of the Universe 2-pack. Gil Mikita was kind enough to pass them on to us.

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow (Saturday, Mar 8th) on Cartoon Network for episode 18 of the new Masters of the Universe cartoon!
Episode 18 - Trust - Stratos must form an uneasy alliance with Trapjaw to survive the perilous Ice Mountains.
Episode 18 - 8:00pm PST, 6:00pm MST, 7:00pm CST, and 8:00pm EST. Check local listings for more details in your area!
You can find scheduling info on the He-Man.org Forum Calendar.

February 28

Keldor comes to Chicago as well as San Diego!
Fans have two chances at getting this summer's exclusive Keldor figure.
Just as a refresher, Keldor, seen in Episode 1 of the new cartoon, was the prior identity of Skeletor before an accident gave him the skull visage we all know and love.
Mattel will be selling the exclusive figure at both this year's San Diego Comic Con International and Wizard World Chicago!

For all you movie hopefuls, there was a rumor of a possible Masters of the Universe movie in the future based on the new cartoon and toy line in a supposed ToyFare article. ToyFare has discredited this report, as they have not run such an article. Sorry!

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow (Saturday, Mar 1st) on Cartoon Network for episode 17 of the new Masters of the Universe cartoon!
Episode 17 - The Roboto Gambit - A simple chess playing robot helps the Masters battle an evil army of skeletons.
Episode 17 - 8:00pm PST, 6:00pm MST, 7:00pm CST, and 8:00pm EST. Check local listings for more details in your area!
You can find scheduling info on the He-Man.org Forum Calendar.

February 27

The new Masters of the Universe cartoon goes back to a weekday schedule in April!..well, for a little while.
Animation Insider reports the following changes to Cartoon Network's Toonami and Saturday Video Entertainment System line-ups in April:
    Starting Monday, March 31st:
TOONAMI:
    (Monday thru Friday)
    5:00 PM - He-Man (until April 14th)
SVES:
    (Saturday)
    8:00 PM - He-Man (NEW EPISODES until April 26th)
New episode schedules for April have begun to arrive:
    The Island - April 5 at 8pm
    Sweet Smell of Victory - April 12 at 8pm
    Separation - April 19 at 8pm
The weekday schedule will only last two weeks, being replaced by G Gundam on April 14th (boooo, hiss).
The new episodes shown on Saturday at 8pm are replaced by a new season of Samurai Jack on April 26 (grumble, grumble).
The series will continue to air Saturdays at 12:00 p.m.
All Cartoon Network schedules are tentative.

Masters of the Universe, Vol II, Issue 1

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Masters of the Universe, Vol II, Issue one. The battle begins anew from Image Comics and MVCreations this March.

The issue fans have asked for!! Major shake-ups and non-stop battle action kick off the first issue of our epic battle between the Forces of Good and the Forces of Evil!

"From the get-go we really wanted to establish the Masters of the Universe series to be something different from any other fantasy based book out there. A book that blends science and sorcery into one big package. We're very ecstatic with the how well the mini-series has been received, and hope to continue that success with this new series. I know fans have been begging to see some really big action scenes and I promise fans will not be disappointed!" says Marketing Director, Jonboy Meyers.

The first He-Man mini series which wraps up early this March laid the ground work by reestablishing key characters. With issue one of the new series coming out in late March, MVCreations is looking to begin more action-packed story lines. MVCreations President and resident Color Monkey agrees, "Our plan from the start was to introduce a story that had a similar feel to the new cartoon. From there, we stepped up the pace and are now ready to put out a book that pushes the boundaries of what has been done with Masters of the Universe. We want the story to parallel the new cartoon while being mindful of the classic series and the wants of our fellow fans."

With a successful toy line from Mattel and a popular cartoon series by Mike Young Productions on the Cartoon Network, Staples has a lot to live up to. "We're keeping stories as interesting and exciting as possible. With the new upcoming story arc, this is a great time for new readers to jump on board!"

For artist Emiliano Santalucia, Italian born penciller extraordinaire, says, "There's a real challenge in keeping pace with the cartoon series and toy line, but I've been allowed to put my own spin on things." In issue one of the new series expect to see oldies but goodies like Trapjaw and Mekaneck, but keep an eye out for some new faces. "I think I've drawn every character we've seen so far into issue one of the ongoing series, and my hand is totally numb! The hardest page I've drawn yet is page 10 of the new series. I cursed Val for days!"

"Mattel has given us a great opportunity to bring something exciting and different to the He-Man mythos," says Staples. "Elements introduced in the cartoon series may be reflected in our stories, but the comic allow us to expand on the story with a more mature feel."

"In addition to the fans and collectors, retailers have been a huge factor to our book's success. As a thank you, we have offered a holofoil incentive cover for the first issue of the new series to all the retailers who have supported our book." says Meyers. And for all those collectors out there, they can also pick up the spectacular Cully Hamner/Tim Townsend wrap around variant cover exclusive from Graham Crackers Comics.

As for the future? Expect a lot! We'll be seeing a series of one-shots this summer focusing on individual characters from the Masters of the Universe. As to who? Stay Tuned!

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MVCreations has released a preview of Issue 1 of the new comic series debuting in late March!
Check it out!

A new 2-Pack is showing up in Toys'R'Us. It is the Wolf Armor He-Man vs. Snake Armor Skeletor gift set. The 2-pack comes complete with boxart by the team on the new comic and a VHS cassette of Episode 4, The Courage of Adam, from the new cartoon!

February 24

MVCreations has added comics to their online store, including an online exclusive holofoil, CGC graded comics, and much more! But, always check with your comic retailer first before ordering online!

Another BIG update in the Cartoon section! In The New Adventures of He-Man section we look in-depth at Adam's transformation to He-Man in front of his parents; The secret revealed! Also learn about Skeletor's warrior Andros; Meet Andros...Hey, He Looks Familiar! In the classic He-Man section we look at just how highly regarded Robert Lamb's writing was; "Not so Blind" - Honored. And take a look at Busta Toons' Fake Title Cards that create the illusion of further He-Man episodes! Finally in the She-Ra section see the Princess of Power as the She-Hulk and Foxy Brown; She-Ra Fakes.

Congrats to our Australian patrons! According to Mattel Australia, the first wave of the new Masters of the Universe toys will hit Australia in June.

Help He-Man.org!
We have a couple new auctions running.

You can end up winning a copy of the J. Scott Campbell 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 J. Scott Campbell 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!

More into the toys? Well, then we have a second auction just for you!
You could end up winning a rare miscarded Mini Mekaneck figure on a Skeletor Card!
Donated by He-Fan Cory Winn, this is definitely a unique item!
Please click on this link to check out the auction. Thanks for your support!

ToyFare #68, that hit stores this week, includes pictures of the new Power Punch He-Man (name may change) and Ice Armor He-Man figures. It also confirms the Orko with reverse colours on his orb launcher and a silver wand and medallion is a chase figure, as is the TrapJaw in the classic colours (lime green belt and solid blue chest). Issue 68 also includes a quote from Cornboy of the Four Horsemen stating that they'd like to design updates for all of the classic figures, as well as some characters from She-Ra and the New Adventures of He-Man, but that it is up to Mattel what gets done and when it is released.

Toonzone.net reports that Cartoon Network has picked up 13 new episodes for He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Season 2!

2003 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE®

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FIGURES
Heroic Warriors Assortment:
Play out exciting Masters of the Universe® adventures with all new approximately six-inch Heroic Warrior figures. Defend Eternia™ and fight evil with seven new figures, each ready for battle action! Each figure is fully articulated with moving arms, legs and neck. Every figure has its own unique battle action and weapon. The assortment features many of the favorite characters inspired by the televison show including:
Teela®
Orko™
Martial Arts He-Man®
Prince Adam®
Power Gauntlet Man-at-Arms®
Sy-Klone
Man-E-Faces™
Buzz-Off™
Zodak™
Stealth Armor™ Stratos™.
A.R.P.: $7.99 Age: 4+

Evil Enemies Assortment:
The power hungry Skeletor® has recruited more evil henchmen for 2003 to help him defeat He-Man® and take over Eternia™! Each approximately six-inch figure is fully articulated with moving legs, arms and neck. Every figure is highy detailed and has its own unique battle action and weapon.
The assortment includes:
Whiplash™,
Two Bad™
Fire Armor™ Skeletor®
Evil -Lyn®
Trapjaw®
Tri-Klops®
A.R.P.: $7.99 Age: 4+

Deluxe Figure Assortment:
He-Man® and the evil Skeletor® battle for the ultimate power of Grayskull with exploding armor and samurai styling! Each approximately six-inch powerful figure is fully articulated with moving arms, legs, and neck. Every figure is highly detailed and has its own unique battle action and weaponry. Elevated battle boots add a full one-inch to the height of each figure.
The assortment includes:
Battle Armor™ He-Man
Battle Armor™ Skeletor®
Samurai He-Man®
Samurai Skeletor®
Samurai Man-at-Arms®.
A.R.P.: $9.99 Age: 5+

Miniature Figure Assortment:
These highly detailed and superbly collectible miniature figures have all the legendary power of other Masters of the Universe® figures, but on a smaller scale! Figures stand approximately two-inches tall with an articulated waist and weapons base.
The assortment includes:
Jungle Attack™ He-Man®
Teela®
Orko™
Trapjaw®
Tri-Klops®
A.R.P.: $2.99 Age: 4+

Miniature Figure Giftset:
The ultimate miniature figures collection with three approximately 23/4-inch figures from the assortment, plus an exclusive Ram Man™ figure only available in this giftset. Each character comes with its own signature weapon, articulated waist and base.
A.R.P.: $9.99 Age: 4+

PLAYSETS
Mutant Slime Pit™ Playset:
The Mutant Slime Pit™ is the only Masters of the Universe® playset where Skeletor® brings an exploding mutant warrior “to life” to battle He-Man®. The playset includes Slime® compound, an exclusive He-Man® figure, and an exploding mutant warrior figure.
A.R.P.: $26.99 Age: 4+

Battle Station™ Playset:
The He-Man® Battle Station™ Playset is a heroic, two-story playset that includes lots of real action features like a drawbridge, break-away siege tower, a battering ram, catapult with two launching boulders and a spring-loaded siege tower missile launcher.
A.R.P.: $14.99 Age: 5+

Castle Grayskull® Playset, Version 2.0:
Engage in the ultimate battle with the three-level Castle Grayskull® playset. With many new sounds and activity play battle features, Castle Grayskull® is better than ever. Castle Grayskull® includes a crushing front drawbridge, a trap door that leads to the Castle Grayskull® dungeon, a weapon’s door that reveals the sought after Power Sword™, and a dual-firing cannon.
A.R.P.: $53.99 Age: 5+

VEHICLES & ACCESSOIRES
Land Battle Vehicle Assortment:
He-Man® and Skeletor® roll across the lands of Eternia™ and into combat on rideable battle vehicles. He-Man® figure’s Battle Tank, and Skeletor® figure’s Battle Ram Chariot™ vehicle include surprise launchers and cool transformation. Each vehicle comes with an exclusive approximately six-inch figure.
A.R.P.: $19.99 Age: 5+

Marine Battle Vehicle Assortment:
He-Man® and Skeletor® battle in the waterways of Eternia™ with rideable, mechanical sea battle vehicles. Each monstrous sea creature has pivoting, spring-loaded missile launchers, articulated legs and kid activated push button crushing tails.
A.R.P.: 14.99 Age: 5+

Dragon Walker™ Vehicle:
He-Man® figure’s Dragon Walker™ is a mechanical vehicle with real electronic stomping action and power spring-loaded missile launchers to help He-Man® defeat the forces of darkness. Requires three “AA” batteries, (not included).
A.R.P.: $19.99 Age: 5+

Beast Riders Assortment:
He-Man® rides his fiercely loyal
Battle Cat® figure and Skeletor® has Battle Raptor™ figure who never leaves his side. These samurai-styled battle beasts with armor and weaponry have pivoting spring-loaded missile launchers and kid activated push button “claw and maul” features for the ultimate battle. Battle saddle, head and front claw armor are removable. Battle Raptor™ has working spring-loaded legs. He-Man® and Skeletor® figures not included.
A.R.P.: $12.99 Age: 4+

Adventure Packs Assortment:
Fly to the heights of Eternia™ with He-Man® figures Eagle Flight-Pak™ toy, and Skeltor® figures Bat Fight-Pak™ toy. These battling air creature packs have child activated, push-button flapping wings. Kids can attach their creature to an approximately six-inch Masters of the Universe® figure for air battle or detach them. Wings extend and claws are removable. (Figures not included.)
A.R.P.: $4.99 Age: 4+

GAME
Masters of the Universe®
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em® Game:
This fun game is full of sword fighting action featuring key characters from Masters of the Universe®. Kids maneuver to be the first to knock their opponent off of Castle Grayskull®. It’s a struggle between good and evil where kids get to play their favorite characters.
A.R.P.: $10.99 Age: 5+

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Here's the official list of toys being released by Mattel under the Masters of the Universe toy line for 2003.

According to DJ Force, the new Masters of the Universe cartoon will air in Germany this July instead of June.
Also, not all toys that were originally released in the US will hit stores, and some of the ones that do will have slight modifications. We aren't sure what this means, but this is the info we were provided.
Grayskull won't have the voice chip features, but only light-and sound effects.

An extra special thanks to all the fans and collectors who participated in the special Mattel auctions to raise money for Ed Watts and his family. Together, the auctions raised over 14,000.00!!!

Today is the last day for the Mattel Charity auction on eBay which raises money for the Watts family. We encourage all fans and collectors to place a bid.

February 13

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe was nominated for a Golden Reel Award for "Best Sound Editing in Television Animation". Best of luck to the creators!!!

February 10

The FIRST review for The New Adventures of He-Man section is now on-line! "A NEW BEGINNING" arrives with two videos and two sound clips!

Dave Wolfram, Senior Manager for Mattel's Boys Toys Design, has passed along more details about the fantastic 2-up statues up for Mattel's auction to help the Watts Family.

Larry Opiela's Official site has just gone live! Larry was Mattel's LIVE He-Man from 1982-1986. Check out his site for exclusive articles and never before seen pictures with him and the rest of Mattel's Live cast. He-Man, Teela, Evil-Lyn and Skeletor!

February 6

Good news for Germany!!!
The Masters of the Universe cartoon begins in June and the toyline will debut in late summer!
Here's the official press release.

KBToys.com has the Masters of the Universe Nintendo Gameboy Advance game on sale for $14.99!

Lou Scheimer, who produced the He-Man cartoon for Filmation, won the Special Achivement Annie. Pictures and a video can be found at www.louscheimerproductions.com

Lauren's Linens has some cool Masters of the Universe merchandise, from bed sheets, to pillow shams, to drapes! Check it out!

February 5

Important Masters of the Universe Auctions!
Six eBay auctions are being offered by Mattel in order to benefit Ed Watts and his family. Ed Watts is a former Mattel employee who worked as a designer on Hot Wheels cars and Masters of the Universe products for over 15 years. His contributions to these two product lines, and his artistic influence on Mattel's design staff, are still felt today. Last year Ed was diagnosed with a very serious (type 4) brain tumor, which he is bravely fighting. Ed's friends and former co-workers at Mattel felt compelled to come together to raise funds for the Watts family by donating their personal time and ingenuity to create these amazing one-of-a-kind collectibles. Please be assured that all of the auction proceeds (net of Mattel's costs) will go to the worthy cause of helping out the Watts family in this time of need.
We encourage all fans and collectors to bid on these auctions for these incredible one-of-a-kind 13.5" statues.
He-Man
Skeletor
Man-at-Arms
Beastman
Trapjaw
Mer-Man

Dean Stefan, story editor of the new Masters of the Universe cartoon, has posted the 3rd and final round of his answers to fan questions! Check 'em out!

The ToyFare exclusive Faker has begun shipping!
Faker is sold out! Fans report that daily financial statements still show check and credit card ordersl being processed. If you ordered a Faker, and have not yet received a returned payment, it's possible your order is still being processed. Keep those fingers crossed!
Thanks to Claudio Abreu for the image.

Mekaneck figures are becoming available in stores, along with the elusive Mekaneck Chase figure that has clear goggles instead of green!

This is a very important notice, everyone.
Ed Watts, a former Mattel designer who worked on Hot Wheels and the classic Masters of the Universe line, was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. Friends and Mattel co-workers want to help however they can to ease the ever growing medical expenses.
In the near future, we will be providing links to eBay auctions for some very special, one-of-a-kind, 13 inch tall Masters of the Universe 2-Ups. These were meticulously hand painted by Mattel designers.
We encourage everyone to bid on these ultra rare collectibles.

Another update in the Cartoon section!
Channel Four's segment on the classic He-Man and the Masters of the Universe during The 100 Greatest Kids' TV Shows is available for viewing and downloading.
And who exactly copied the Sorceress' costume? Check out For the birds.
Both of these new features are located in the classic He-Man's Special Features

Mattel reports that the Teela figure with the gold hair band is NOT a chase figure. This is a production change, and all new version of Teela come with this gold hair band. The non-painted brown hair band Teela was the first release of the figure. But neither are rare.
No word from Mattel yet on the Trapjaw belt color variations or the Orko magic orb/staff color variations.

Another update to the Cartoon Section.
BBC's "I Love 1983" seven-minute segment on He-Man! It showcases people's opinions on the show, as well as interviews with some of the big names involved on the show including Robby London, Lou Scheimer, and Alan Oppenheimer.

Hot Topic has begun selling a Masters of the Universe notebook, featuring classic-style artwork. Check it out online or at your local Hot Topic retailer.

The newest Ask Gorpo! column is posted and waiting to be read!

The exclusive Faker from ToyFare is sold out!
They will no longer be taking orders for this figure.

The next wave of Masters of the Universe mini figures have begun showing up in Canada. Keep a watch out for the 4 figure gift set that includes an exclusive Ram-Man, and our first look at a Cobra-Armor Skeletor!

There is an update to the New Adventures Cartoon section. Check out the Introduction Sequence, including the minor alternate version. The galleries and videos can be located in Cartoon > The New Adventures of He-Man > Series Information > Introductions section.

Dean Stefan, story editor of the new Masters of the Universe cartoon, has posted Round 2 of his answers to fan questions! Check 'em out!

Mattel has reported that, in conjunction with Cartoon Network, they have decided to temporarily put new Masters of the Universe episodes on hold and change the schedule for the new cartoon to twice on Saturday. With great ratings and a new generation jumping on board for the new cartoon, the schedule will prevent new viewers from growing tired of the same rotation of episodes. Expect to see new episodes some time in early spring, with air time increasing from Saturday-only to more frequent time slots.

Another update to the Cartoon section, courtesy of Busta Toons!
Four introduction sequences from the classic He-Man cartoon located in Series Information > Introduction Sequences.
Expect more videos to follow in the weeks to come!
Also, check for a listing all of the credits that appeared on the classic He-Man and She-Ra shows located in both cartoon's Series Information > Filmation Staff Credits section.
Included are photos of writers, directors and voice actors!

Start combing retail stores for New Masters of the Universe home and bedding merchandise! The days of bedsheets and comforters sporting MOTU are back!

We have a new update to the Cartoon section of He-Man.org.
First off we have Credit where credit is due, which shows a memo that Filmation writer Robert Lamb received having completed work on the Classic She-Ra Princess of Power series.
There is also the Classic He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season Two Summary by J. Michael Straczynski. This update to the original series bible lists all the new big characters and creatures that have appeared in season two, including info on She-Ra's Bibbet characters.
Both of these new additions can be found in the Behind the Scenes > Unseen Writing section.

You can get the Bashin' Beetle Deluxe Vehicle at Toys'R'Us Amazon.com for the fantastic price of $5.29 (plus tax, s/h)

Dean Stefan, Story Editor for the new Masters of the Universe cartoon, has posted Round 1 of his responses to a HUGE number of fan questions!
Check out what he has to say!

Cartoon Network has temporarily changed the Masters of the Universe cartoon airing schedule from 6 days a week to 1 day a week. We'll have more on this in the near future.

In the latest ToyFare magazine (February 2002, Issue 67), Masters of the Universe has won several awards.
Best Sculpt of 2002 goes to Trap Jaw
Best Playset of 2002 goes to Castle Grayskull
Best Toyline of 2002 goes to Masters of the Universe!
Pick up your copy today to check out the details!

American Dream Comics poll for the top 10 best toys of December 2002 has ended, and Masters of the Universe claimed 9 of the 10 spots! Once again, Trap Jaw was #1!

American Dream Comics has pictures of Wave 4 Hero figures Prince Adam, Sy-Klone, Man-E-Faces, and Buzz-Off.
These are said to be slated for some time in the spring.

Nintendo has announced the soon-to-be-released Masters of the Universe : He-Man : Power of Grayskull game for the Nintendo Gamecube. An official date has not been released. We'll keep you posted!

Only one day left on the auction for the copy of Masters of the Universe #1 signed by Earl Norem!
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!

No new episode of the new cartoon this week!
Check the He-Man.org Fan Forum Calendar for a schedule of upcoming episodes each week!

The War Whale and Attack Squid (ocean vehicles) have begun showing up in K-Mart. They retail for around $14.99.
Fan Jeremy Killion has graciously donated pics of the new War Whale and Attack Squid.

He-Man.org wants to wish everyone a Happy New Years day and a great year in 2003!!!