Are These Repaints Worth It? MOTU Origins Snake Invasion 4-Pack!

[@Pixel-dan]

Leave a comment if you're buying these!

[@galmorzu]

It's Snake Men, my all-time favorite villain faction. Of course! 😅 Loved them ever since that Christmas morning I got the original King Hiss and Rattlor, and saw that magazine cover with the Earl Norem Snake Men. I'm a sucker for every new release. Also, I've been waiting for a snake builder pack like this of relatively "normal" looking snake warriors to use for a while now. Fun side note, I loved the idea of the snake men joining the heroes in the DC comic run, especially Rattlor being so devoted to He-man, that I created a bulky heroic snake guy fighter in my D&D campaign. Humanoid, cobra hooded and shades of dark and almost neon blues. No kidding. So I think Rattlehood is going to be paired up with my hero characters, because the resemblance is uncanny. 😁

[@emerje0]

These are currently sitting in my BBTS POL with the Skeleton set and Spikor. I decided not to open my single carded He-man in favor of this one, but I'm really annoyed to see he comes with a normal sword instead of the vac metalized one shown in the stock photos. I think I like Naga's darker stock photo colors, too. Still happy to have this, though.

[@jwhetsel9556]

I didn't get the chance to buy Snake Armor He-Man or either version of Cobra Khan. So this seems like a consolation prize.

[@tompollockjr144]

I actually love repaint packs like this. I know they're not for everyone... But I would gladly buy almost all the main cast over again in Anti-Eternia colors, or translucent slime pit green.

[@YrPalAce]

Oh mannn!! Same here! I literally buy anything in translucent snake pit green lol especially if it glows in the dark! 😍

[@GustHal]

For a lot of people this is an easy pass... but for me this is a great surprise and a must have !!! this box is amazing, is a four pack from MOTU !!! A FOUR PACK !!! how many times did you see this ? There are new characters with a lot of the escence or feeling from motu bootlegs toys. In a few years I believe this is gonna be a grial.

[@pjgathergood6987]

I'm not typically much of an army builder, but this 4-pack is way better than I expected. The artwork is gorgeous and looks so vintage-style that it's amazing. SA He-Man's armour repaint looks better than the flat-silver details of the previous release, but I'd have much preferred seen a fourth "snake soldier" in his place. Rattle-Hood looks great; for some reason I'll want to call him "Fake Snake" due to his Faker-esque colour. For simple repaints I agree that Gorgon and Naga should've been packed with weapons, even if just simple Grayskull spear repaints or something. Id've far rather seen weapons for them in place of the neck extension/venom spit recycles for Rattle-Hood (character features which I feel should've have remained unique to Rattlor and Kobra Khan anyway). Although Gorgon & Naga are army builders, their identical use of parts makes them look a little TOO alike, they coulda maybe used hood-less Khan's head on one for some variety, at least.

[@Vasculio]

Did you know that Rattle Hood is the only Snakeman to be based off one the customs from the Eternia Playset Convention of 2022. The other two are simular to the customs in the case, but original for the most part. Maybe a Deadly 4 Snakemen Pack 2 for 2024? lol

[@dontapinkney3994]

Awesome review! It’s funny because as I came across this video, I’ve found “SNAKE FACE” at Target this morning! These days it’s rear to find new Masters stuff in the wild. And today is my Birthday! So what an awesome present!

[@The-last-1]

Gorgon and naga are both names from mythologies given to snake monsters like Medusa or… others

[@The_Cosmic_Yog-Sothoth]

The snake warriors look pretty good, but hot damn they need weapons. *Give 'em an axe at least, what the hell Mattel?*

[@PrinceAdam137]

Totally Agree if they left he-man out of this pack I would have bought 4-5 packs and did some of my own customs but I don’t need a battalion of He-man’s missed Opportunity 😮 Mattel

[@AWW8472]

Thanks, Dan! You just cost me $75! I just had to get them!!!!

[@comix1017]

Yes! The answer is 100% yes! Absolutely love these figures!! I did a bunch of parts swapping with the red and green guys to make some different and very fun snake warriors. The blue guy is of course the star of the set. But for me, even the He-Man worked out great because I never got the first released version and I like this version better anyway. A total win for what I like and I had soooo much fun kitbashing new figures together

[@AwkwardKyle]

Seeing this He-Man side by side with the single card actually has me digging the new deco. Love the brighter blonde to match the other Origins He-Mans.

[@mechamanblade8465]

I don't have Snake Armor He-Man, so I see it as a bonus to the Snake Men. Love that they have individual names. Must pick up!

[@Pixel-dan]

Yes!

[@joe3019772008]

i still have this in my pile of loot at BBTS. just not sure if i want it or not now since it's basically all repaint figures.

[@ToysWithTi]

Amazing review as always... I'm looking forward to getting this set! Interestingly, The Snake Armor He-Man Wave 10 release had an early variant with the same more orangey-yellow hair as the one that comes in this set!

[@bee-beargaming]

I finally watched the 200x series so I can fully appreciate these figures

[@Rocket1377]

None of these figures were in that show. There were 5 different types of generic coloured Snake Men in the cartoon (dark green, tan, red, olive, and yellow), and they haven't been made in Origins yet.

[@gabrielluque1870]

The art of Francisco Etchart is in a superior level on this box set.

[@jacobstoner208]

I just wrote Naga and Gorgon's names on the soles of their feet. I would never remember which is which otherwise 😅

[@postersandstuff]

naja actually means snake in latin......or was it cobra , cant remember

[@allmusicfan88]

Definitely buying this, plus the artwork is just fantastic!!

[@MarkDemeo]

I would guess Mattel saved some money, with these repainted and existing parts. The lack of accessories makes Mattel look cheap, and I think shows a bit of disrespect to the fans.

[@MrHootiedean]

Mattel Origins Collector said they should've included 200X Zodak instead of He-Man and I totally agree! That would've made the perfect set, along with more weapons and a comic!

[@Rocket1377]

They should have made it a 3 pack. I don't need duplicate He-Man/Zodak, or any other unique characters in a set like this. I would have bought multiples of it was just a Snake Men army builder pack. Giving each of these figures individual names was a mistake too, in my opinion. They should have been treated like Horde Troopers for King Hiss.

[@MrHootiedean]

@@Rocket1377 I agree completely but if they were going to give us a heroic warrior then I'd prefer it be someone new. Personally I just want Rattle-hood and wish he came as a single card release.

[@michaelterrell9645]

I think this set is great and really like Rattle-Hood figure. I thought I seen some product shots of this He-Man before the release that his power sword was vac metal???

[@bronykingamethystrain5676]

I at least hope they give us another 4 pack of the other custom Snake Men we saw displayed with Eternia. I could use more Snake Men

[@F13fan]

Rattle Hood is awesome! And I agree a 4th snake would have been better. Although if I could take the loin cloth belt thing from the original version and put it on this one I think he would look best.(I prefer this ones colored details) Now give us Lord Gr’asp!

[@silverbricks_yt]

Wow I’m still waiting for my Pre-Order of Rattlor from entreatment earth. I get why it’s taking a long time but I haven’t been able to find him anywhere else for a good price. Now then again I have checked in awhile but still.

[@MyPersonalPlayground]

Bummed no mini-comic with this set. Love the figures!

[@torpedoboy4]

My 2 sets arrived, and they are awesome! I actually prefer the repaint of Snake Armour He-Man.

[@wasabi-in-my-eye3134]

Totally. The black on the shoulder and boots made a whole world of differences.

[@Thundergoose84]

I jumped on this once I saw it was in stock at BBTS. I usually stick to Masterverse but this was too good! Beautiful box art and all figures I don't have. I am so excited for it to arrive!

[@gianluca.pastorelli]

Yeah, MOTU reviews are back! Keep them coming

[@mikeledger2614]

Rattle hood is amazing!

[@Pixel-dan]

Yea he is!

[@JAbell1966]

Wow... would have loved to have had these snakes in Classics... Wish that the neck extension had had the light blue on it as well. Hoping to see the yellow and orange soldiers that were in Classics in with the Origins crew (with individual names) someday.

[@CoraBuhlert]

I like the set, but it's really expensive, especially with overseas shipping. Right now, the cheapest price I can get this for is approx. 120 Euros which is a lot of money for a He-Man I already have and can get in the store for 14.99 and three pretty cool Snake Men.

[@josh--el]

I wish they’d changed the feet or hands for the two Rattlor-headed ones. I understand a repaint pack, but two of the figures within the same pack just seems lazy to me. Their colors also don’t match each other for army building imo. I like Rattle Hood though. I’m always a fan of 200X stuff so I love the idea of a Snake Armor He-man repaint but this one just doesn’t speak to me. I might’ve gone for a two pack with a more interesting repaint of Snake Armor and Rattle Hood, but for a 4-pack where I only really like one figure the price is just too steep. Great video as always though

[@LuigiDude6]

This seems like a pretty cool pack! I might get this.

[@Pixel-dan]

Yea!

[@Dusarrion]

I paid about $70 with tax for four new Origins figures that I don't have already, heck yes it's worth it. I will be sculpting two unique weapons for Fangor's little brothers and giving them all subtle paint applications. They're gonna look so great when I display them.

[@Pixel-dan]

That's great!

[@Damian_Addington]

*chanting,* More snakes, more snakes, more snakes…..

[@bigvis497]

I think the two Snake-goons would look better if the limbs were the same color. Changing color at the joints is kind of jarring, almost like an unfinished custom.

[@toonytube2444]

I preorderd mine a long time ago. I like what I see here.

[@UnicronHound]

Heman's hair is the same color as the Mac and Cheese Crayon from Crayola.

[@SkeletorTclaws]

So rattlehood is superior to both rattlor and khan?

[@DeadlyMcMayhem]

I bought this set and love it. I couldn’t help but wonder if the guys at Mattel were like “He has a hood and a rattle, let’s name him Hood Rat-tle “ (Quickly checks Urban dictionary) “Umm…let’s reverse that to Rattle Hood”. Disaster averted.

[@TheWandifan]

I got two sets coming. One for my self and the other fir my son as one of his Xmas gifts(Snake mountain is the other). I like the repaints. But I think they should’ve came with Tung lasher head instead. Besides already having the snake trooper and Rattlor, these are the worst heads. It looks like they’re patrolling the skies lol.

[@megamike420]

That artwork is awesome! The He man figure looked liked he was given a mole on his neck lol! Looked like he had some cauliflower ear too when you were comparing heads lol!

[@Alexx1083]

He-Man was a bit of a misstep, but I am 100% getting this pack! I realize they gotta throw the main character in there, but I do wish some more work was put into his deco. They sort of went garish, but not quite? Like, make it WAY different from the normal figure!! More neon! Make that sword a DIFFERENT COLOR for pete's sake! Or, better yet, sculpt the sword in the open postion from when it opens up and fires a beam! Or make it translucent green! Something! Anything!

[@mikeyjhilli]

I don't know if it was revealed how or when it'll be released but I'm hoping it'll be on Mattel Creations website.

[@smeddie4572]

I love the concept of these and are grabbing them. The only change I would have liked to see them make, would be swap He-man for a 200X Zodak.

[@Pixel-dan]

Oh, not a bad thought.

[@mikeyjhilli]

Not a bad idea. Hadn't thought of it.

[@Belmont_79]

Greetings Pixel Dan and thank you very much for the great review, although all the figures are repainted they look good and give more color to the collection, thank you very much again and blessings always! 🤘

[@rebeluniverse2601]

Awesome pack! Mine is arriving soon!

[@FandomEntanglement]

I think it’s an interesting set, the artwork is amazing as always. However, my main issue with it is that it really overdoes it with the reuse/repaints. It just doesn’t stand out to me quite as much as I would have liked. The Rattlor head doesn’t work very well with the Kobra Khan body at all because it can’t really move downward and is stuck looking up. And half of the figures in this set have that problem. I agree that Rattle-Hood is the strongest figure in the set, but again, it’s a very weird kitbash of parts that look very awkward when they’re all combined. Mattel took what were once unique concepts and combined them into new characters: Kobra/Camo Khan’s non-existent spray feature combined with Rattlor’s non-existent striking neck…personally, it just feels like this was an afterthought that Mattel decided to quickly put together after displaying all of the custom Snake Men at SDCC back in 2022. That’s exactly what all three Snake Men look like: fan-made customs. I’ll still try to get it at some point, just kind of disappointing… 🫤

[@hermionestoybox4423]

Love it. Ours is sitting in our POL.

[@CringerKitty]

I’m a fan of repaints, and the package art is beautiful, so I bought one. I love it so much, I don’t want to take the figures out! I do agree with you that it should have been a 4th Snake Man, instead of He-Man. That or they should have just made it a 3-pack, so it would have been slightly cheaper.

[@lordtao5617]

Was gonna buy this but I loathe the armor hemans from the 200x series , a fourth snake would have been better

[@theopoluspuckett5827]

RATTLE HOOD IS AWESOME!!!

[@sunnyshine2215]

Good Review! I keep flip flopping over this set, after this review I’m warming to getting these (eventually)

[@Pixel-dan]

Good choice!

[@mikeyjhilli]

Thanks Daniel. I would have liked to seen a fourth snake man as well. But I get why SA He-Man is in it. I would have been happy if it was just the three of them. I wish we would have gotten more Snakemen in Classics. Don't care how much this costs I want to and will get it.

[@Pixel-dan]

You and me both!

[@hey_keith]

The first promo shots had He-Man holding a vac metal sword. Kind of a let down it didn't turn out to be true. Could've at least given these guys matching colored snake staffs.

[@Cylon333]

We’re you finds this figures, target?

[@ajerjavec4723]

I can totally see these characters being being from a 1990s attempted a reboot with those bold colors

[@Pixel-dan]

oh yea!

[@ajerjavec4723]

@@Pixel-dan plus they can probably do something about these being a amor poisonous team because of their colors many poisonous animals are brightly colored

[@josray2557]

I was gunna say Fwoosh blue but I think he stole that haha

[@MrMark-hm9lk]

Love it!

[@Jeflexful]

This is piece of information that I'm about to share is trivial at best but I'm just putting it out there for those who are interested to know. The word ' Naga' is actually a Malay or Indonesian word ( the language Malaysians and Indonesians exclusively use, that is), which directly means 'dragon'. I don't know if Mattel picked this word up randomly or they must have done their research about the origin of the word. Of course I believe it's the latter cos I'm positive thinking guy 😅😂

[@petterihoglund3496]

Oh and bunch of extra He-Mans, that could be the subtitle for 200x line, which that He-Man figure was inspired by so..

[@Damian_Addington]

That must be the stealth version of his snake armor.

[@pious83]

I love army builders in most lines. I would have preferred to see these in Masterverse or the New Eternia lines. As opposed to Origins.

[@Pixel-dan]

Interesting take!

[@pious83]

@@Pixel-dan My collection these days is mostly Classics. The Origins figures don't really aesthetically match that level of detail. Whereas the Masterverse/New Eternia designs are close enough.

[@Pixel-dan]

I get that. I wish I could focus my collection!

[@pious83]

@@Pixel-danIndeed. I'm one of the five NA fans in the world. So Classics earned my focus. Where I got my collection of (incomplete) Space Mutants.

[@TrooperDan_262]

Weapons pack incoming!

[@Randomark3087]

I think my brother had the original Rattlor

[@fuzzd0rk]

My one disappointment with this set is that Naga should've had a repaint of Kobra Kahn's unhooded head so he could actually spit poison.

[@Pixel-dan]

interesting take.

[@johnaiello2315]

I was a no go on this and seeing the review here, I’m even more of a no go. Bring on Lady Slither September 12

[@essex4515]

You said Serpent Tower. 😞 *cough* Viper *cough*

[@BobHansenJokes]

Anyone else go, "Naga...naga....naganna work here anymore..?"

[@tgonzalez1983]

It’s overpriced

[@petterihoglund3496]

I'm a sssucker for all thingsss Sssnake Men. ❤️

[@thevobb]

I don't know, they kinda look like customs. I wish they could focus more on making more of the 80s figures and less on variants and other brands like Sun-Man.

[@lipranditoys]

Leftovers

[@Pixel-dan]

Casey Jones.

[@DangerDave-e7u]

Powerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr1

[@Pixel-dan]

You have it!

[@dacealksne]

21 inches, that's just like my snake

[@russellackers1055]

The goofy characters are one of the things i love about MOTU, but these colourways are just dumb. This pack couldve been so good, but instead, it just stinks of "fans will buy any crap we put out so just do whatever". It's like smash blade heman all over again

[@CineSalvaje]

There are millions of possible combinations of parts to invent very interesting new characters... This is not one of those...

[@Pixel-dan]

Ha. Ok.

[@Tombstonecross]

Just a lazy and weak 4-Pack from Mattel. Not worth it.

[@megamike420]

Sucks when they just repaint stuff because they know even if some of us pass, completists will have to have it.

[@yghostest]

say that for yourself

[@megamike420]

@@yghostest that for yourself

[@tarn3073]

As much as i Love the original Snake Men ,this 4 pack is just lame . The Colors arent that great ,they look cheap ..... I have made and seen better Customs

[@carlosaugustosoria4805]

Muy aburrido 😒 mejor haz de otras colecciones

[@nosoyyo6961]

Not the best decisión coloring re-paints (to me, a couple of them felt liike a bit of a mediocre situation). BS.