MOTU Origins Skeletor & Demogorgon ( Stranger Things) Two pack Figure Review!

This is a review of the Masters of the Universe Origins Skeletor and Demogorgon figure set that was inspired from the Netflix Stranger Things show and crossed over with the MOTU Origins line as a two pack that is a Target Exclusive.
Update! the fire effects can also clip onto the arms and hand. I discovered that after I uploaded this review. I added picks on my Instagram profile @ manchild497

[@ZetZatar]

That Skeletor's coloring reminds me a lot of the original vintage colors. And that gorgon "flower" head might look cool on the tmnt moss-man. You've sold me, I'm in for a set. 😄

[@Themanchlid]

Thanks for watching as always! Yeah, the colors look very vintage inspired, but metallic in the armor. The Demogorgon is the best part. That hellfire staff is a really cool accessory with the flames. Those flames can also attach to the arms of the Demogorgon. I forgot to film that. It's a great set to mix in the Origins line👍

[@williamthompson5504]

I want the Skeletor, but not the other figure.

[@cyberius7042]

I was planning on skipping this Skeletor and just looking for the Demogorgon loose, but yeah I really like the darker metallic armor for Skelly too. I think I need to find this whole set.

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Wow, mattel is really expanding it's imagination ❤😂

[@Themanchlid]

Most definitely! It's a very interesting Two pack! Thanks for stopping in to check it out 👍💯

[@bcfowler82]

Just found this set at target yesterday. I love the skeletor. His colors are fantastic.

[@Themanchlid]

That's awesome! Great finds in the wind. I think it's a really fun set. That Skeletor apparently has vintage inspired colors now. I also like the darker tones. That Demogorgon looks really good, too! Thanks for stopping in and sharing your toy Hauls 👌

[@heinzaut]

I really like this skeletor alot. The face is probably my fav of them all. And the demogorhon looks cool too. Maybe i get this . First i was'nt interested in it all. Thanks for the review👍

[@Themanchlid]

Thanks for watching the review! Yeah, the Skeletor has unique colors for something a little different or Customs. The Demogorgon is definitely my favorite piece 👍

[@MiKeMiDNiTe-77]

Love the Demogorgon, Beastman looks good in the gold armour.

[@Themanchlid]

The Demogorgon is my favorite in that set for sure! The gold armor is a must-have for beastman! Thanks for watching 👌

[@d12.studios]

Love this set, gotta see where I can get it in Europe. This Skeletor headsculpt is actually my favorite, it only suffered from the paintjob it got in Wave 1. This one looks great!

[@Themanchlid]

Thanks for watching, and I'm glad to hear you really like this set! I think it's really fun! The demogorgan came out really cool. That Skeletor can be very useful for custom setups or that head sculpt. I think places like Smyths or The whole Shabang might have preorders available for this set overseas down the road 👌

[@Themanchlid]

@user-jp3vl5jx1j OK, good to know about that paint around the eyes!👌

[@trash44gzgigasmashkaza50]

Thanks for sharing skely is good for making a barbarian new eternia origins skeletor the demo gorgon can be used for the cyclops that wun-dar fights in the mini comic

[@Themanchlid]

Thanks for checking out the review already! Yeah, the Skeletor can definitely be useful for customs because of the new body colors or shades. That Cyclops is another good idea to pair up against Wun-dar from the mini comics.👌

[@scod9746]

i really love your opinions on so many of these details, thanks for sharing. first time seeing the demogogon in motu! crazy to see the D&D d20 too!!!

[@Themanchlid]

Thanks so much for watching! Yeah, it's an interesting set and concept to mix some of the D&D concepts that were teased or referenced in the Stranger Things show. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts 👌

[@northstar5]

I love that they used the Skeletor V1 head! It's not the best head ( that would be the ROE Skeletor head with ruby eyes) but it is way better than the other versions. I also can't wait to swipe that armor of that other thing and toss it on Moss or Beast Man!

[@Themanchlid]

Yeah, it's a unique design and colors for Skeletor. That head is definitely cool. The Demogorgon is my favorite figure in that line. The gold beastman armor looks great on beastman 👍 Thanks for watching ✌️

[@bcfowler82]

The staff is named after the hellfire club from the last season i beleave. It was a DnD club that the character Eddie was the leader of. After seeing skeletor here it looks fantastic. Much better than the first one. I think this might be my main skeletor if I can find a set.

[@Themanchlid]

That's for checking out the review and sharing that info! Yeah, I'm not exactly sure about the hidden details about the name and designs on that staff. There's no info online that I can find about it for this set. I just guessed from what I see and understand about the show. But you could be correct. That Skeletor has some cool looking vintage inspired colors. I think this set should show up in certain Targets around summertime!👌

[@punaforager]

The flower was inspired by the rufflesia flower, I believe. I once was traveling through West Sumatra, Indonesia and a woman with a cacao farm approached me and said she had a rufflesia flower in bloom and she drove me to her house to see it in person. They only bloom and with vibrant color for 24 hours. They are really trippy.

[@Themanchlid]

Thanks for watching and sharing that info about the inspiration for that flower!👍

[@RoyceLovesHisShotgun]

Great review as always! I appreciate that I have never, EVER, seen this product until right now. I am subscribed to dozens of toy channels, with a shit ton of shared community posts; leaks and sneak peaks of upcoming releases. And yea, total surprise on this one. I absolutely love it! I gotta get me one these sets for sure

[@Themanchlid]

Thanks for stopping in as always, man! Yeah, it was announced some months back as a Target Exclusive sold online, then it will be in stores later. I think it's such a cool looking crossover set. The first effects also plug on the arms. I forgot to show that. I took picks on my Instagram. 👌

[@MonstersOfTheUniverse]

The skeletor has the proper face paint. The way it was SUPPOSED TO BE APPLIED THE FIRST TIME origins came out

[@Themanchlid]

That Skeletor definitely has a really cool paint job in the face and body. Very vintage inspired, it seems!👍

[@JoshuaBanker74]

I gave the Deomgorgon to my nephew without the armer because he didn't care. I kept the armor and put it on Beast Man for an alt look (like you did in this review) and I really like the colors for Skeleton so that will be my default on the shelf. I got it for 10 dollars off at Target so it was worth the cost. I couldn't justify full price. Thanks for the review!

[@Themanchlid]

Thanks for watching and sharing all that info with the purchase of this Stranger things figure set! Yeah that Demogorgon figure can work well without the armor on and it really looks good on beastman as you mentioned putting that armor on him now. The Skeletor has vintage inspired colors going back to the early 80s figure. I didn't have a vintage Skeletor anymore to compare too. That's definitely a great price for this set! Worth the pick-ups 👍

[@rickcasual]

You get it in store? i dont see it on the website

[@Themanchlid]

@rickcasual No, I got mine from a seller on ebay. But these are being found in certain stores now!

[@JoshuaBanker74]

@@rickcasual Yes. I didn’t see it on the website either. We have 7 Targets in town and I think I only saw it in stock at a couple.

[@FandomEntanglement]

This is definitely one of the…stranger crossovers that MotU has done! 😂 But it sort of fits in with the MotU theme, plus, let’s be honest, I’m sure the Stranger Things brand sells a lot more than MotU does. The packaging on this set is really cool too! People have been posting this showing up at their Target stores, so I went the other day wondering if one of mine would have it. No such luck, but they did have Sla’Ker! So, as others have pointed on in the comments and in the Facebook groups, the colors on Skeletor seem to match up more with the vintage look of the figure. Personally, I don’t mind the brighter and more vibrant colors of Origins, but I can see the appeal of a more “muted” look that also fits in quite well with the muted aesthetic of the Upside Down. The Demogorgon is…interesting. I only watched through Stranger Things once, but I feel like the creature should be bigger and less humanoid. I understand what Mattel is going for, integrating the physical appearance to fit with MotU, but sometimes you can tell they’re just making a quick buck. That head looks awesome; I was expecting you to do comparisons with Mutated Moss Man, as the two figures seem like a perfect match. I didn’t realize the Hellfire Staff accessory had those clip-on flames and the 20-sided die straight out of D&D. In the words of the young-uns…that’s pretty dope! ~Damon

[@Themanchlid]

Yeah, I agree. This Stranger Things cross-over is a little strange with MOTU, but it will probably help sell figures a little better, as you mentioned with the Stanger Things brand. Targets have been getting a bunch of newer stock MOTU figures from what I read in the comments. I guess it depends on the store and location. I wasn't sure what the overall idea was with Skeletors colors. But apparently, it goes back to the vintage Skeletor, as you also mentioned as well as other people in the comments. I don't have a vintage Skeletor, and I don't remember his exact colors, but they were darker. Yes, those fire effects clip on to the arms as well. I just realized that after I uploaded the video. I bring that Demogorgon figure back into my TOG Teela review real quick and point that correction out. I was thinking about bringing the mutated Mossman figure in for a comparison, but I felt it was very important because the Stranger Things is its own thing going on different from the TOG figures even though they share some parts. Thanks for watching. As always, Damon 👌

[@geekillustratordad4982]

Very fun Demo character.. I also dig the dark Skelly. I’ll get it. 👍🏻

[@Themanchlid]

Yeah, he's an interesting figure to mix in with MOTU! I think it's a cool set to have. Thanks for watching bro👍

[@veman5409]

Was gonna leave this on card but man that Skeletor looks too good. Can't wait for the Hell Fire Club He Man 2 pck

[@Themanchlid]

Oh, you got this already! Nice. The Skeletor has some really cool colors. I think it's might be vintage inspired by the comments! I don't have a vintage Skeletor anymore. The Demogorgon is really cool! That's my favorite part of the set. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts 👌

[@geffeternal741]

Dayyyuuummm! Forgot all about this two-pack. I thought it got cancelled or something. 😮 Demogorgon looks great without the armor on. Looks like just an Eternian monster or Beast Man's minion. 🙃 Skeletor's darker color definitely worth a pick-up or two.😊

[@Themanchlid]

No, it's not canceled! It was an online preorder that shipped last week. These should show up in certain targets in spring or summer. The Demogorgon is so cool looking. The Skeletor has cool colors for customs. Thanks for watching as always 👌

[@geffeternal741]

@@Themanchlid Must've miss that online order. 😩

[@Themanchlid]

@geffeternal741 Yeah, it's hidden and sells out fast. I got lucky 👌

[@sunnyshine2215]

Wow the Skeletor is pure vintage (apart from the head) very tempted to find this set just for that. I always did prefer the darker purple. The Demogorgon is pretty cool

[@Themanchlid]

Yeah, I think the colors on that Skeletor are vintage inspired somewhat. The head looks like the first release. Skeletor, like I, compared in the review. The Demogorgon is awesome! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts 👌

[@kaipo09]

The Demogorgon hands looks like they could be for Vecna. If there is another two pack it would be curious to see what that pairing would be.

[@Themanchlid]

Thanks for checking out the review! Yeah, theres another two pack coming out soon with Vecna and He-man with the vintage inspired colors!

[@blackskimasklife9778]

Putting the Demigorgon upper torso without armor in the snake mountain acid pit......😅 And using the flames on the weapon for arm bracers........

[@Themanchlid]

@blackskimasklife9778 Nice! Yeah, the fire effects can clip on the arms! I originally filmed that and cut in editing because of noise issues during that part!

[@bearddadrip]

I see myself making a new Beastman!

[@Themanchlid]

Oh yeah! Me too! Thanks for watching 👍

[@nickhayes1626]

I love MotU and I love Stranger Things. I don’t know if I need the 2 together. That looks pretty cool though, and that staff is amazing. Sad when the weapon is the best thing in the package, lol. Not bad though. If I ever run across it I’ll probably pick this up, but I don’t think I’ll hunt this down.

[@Themanchlid]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts on this review! Yeah, I didn't need another Skeletor figure. But I get why they added him to this set for marketing. The Skeletor does have some cool vintage inspired colors. That Demogorgon and staff is the best part. The fire effects also clip on to the arms of the Demogorgon, which I forgot to show that. It's definitely one of those sets to pick up if you ever see it in stores 👍

[@allmusicfan88]

Nice set! Vintage color Skeletor, I like it!!! I need this pack.

[@Themanchlid]

The Skeletor definitely has some cool colors, kind of like that vintage figure. The Demogorgon is really cool! I think the box alone is a great piece in itself! Thanks for stopping in already 👍

[@allmusicfan88]

@@Themanchlid Yes both are really nice! I hope to find this at Target soon. :)

[@Themanchlid]

@@allmusicfan88 👌

[@Themanchlid]

@allmusicfan88 I think around late spring or summer, these are supposed to ship to Target 👌

[@Vasculio]

he looks like a custom stratos... with the red belt and blue furr loincloth. i really really wish they had changed up the colors for Demogorgon.

[@Themanchlid]

I guess it was to be expected that they would be using a lot of parts from another buck like beastman or Stratos for this figure. The colors are supposed to look like skin with fur. I think he looks different enough from the naked Stratos with tones. It's a really cool set in hand, I think! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts 👌

[@dpadap2878]

Definitely the best origin skeletor ever 🤩 Demogorgon also great👌. THX for the review Bro!👍🙏

[@Themanchlid]

Thanks for watching the review! The colors on that Skeletor are really cool. Very vintage inspired! The Demogorgon is incredible looking, too!👍

[@jeevesosiris]

As an avid dungeons and dragons player that D20 staff is kinda cool

[@Themanchlid]

Yeah, that staff having those references to D&D and the Stranger Things is a really cool idea with the fire effects, too. They also can go on the arms. I forgot to show that. Thanks for checking out the review 👌

[@aaronscott5882]

A super cool review of a super cool set!

[@Themanchlid]

Thanks for checking it out! It's a really cool set!👍

[@aaronscott5882]

@@Themanchlid Phenomenal work!👍

[@Themanchlid]

@@aaronscott5882 👍💯

[@playtimereturns1926]

Cool review! It would of been cool if they put the closed mouth Skeletor to look like the vintage 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Themanchlid]

Thanks for checking out the review! Yeah, the colors on the body look vintage inspired. That closed mouth head would have looked cool 👍

[@colinmathura-jeffree9829]

Impressive

[@Themanchlid]

Yeah, it's really impressive looking, bro! Thanks for stopping in as always, man!👍

[@petarpetrovic-ix3sb]

Call me crazy but I think this darker skin tone is vintage inspired. I still have my vintage skeletor and it looks exactly the same. At least on camera.

[@Themanchlid]

Yeah, I think you might be right about the colors being vintage inspired with the body. I don't have a vintage Skeletor anymore. But I remember it was darker. I'm not sure if the armor had metallic colors like this. The Origins version does.

[@bcfowler82]

I think your right. Right when I saw it on video it hit me.

[@TimboFromLimbo]

I like how even the Demogorgon's cross cell is upside down.

[@Themanchlid]

Yeah, that's great! It took me a couple of minutes to put that concept together. Lol. Thanks for watching ✌️

[@Themanchlid]

Thanks for watching. The whole design with the figures and box really came out cool for this set.👍

[@reverendamagon]

I WANT IT!

[@Themanchlid]

Nice!! Yeah, it's a really cool set, including the box design! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts 👍

[@reverendamagon]

@@Themanchlid I'm a fan, and sometimes, we "run into each other" on other chats.

[@Themanchlid]

@reverendamagon That's awesome, man! Good to see you here again 👌

[@MonstersOfTheUniverse]

Is that a wash on skeletor or like a spray ? I know the prototype had a wash.

[@Themanchlid]

It looks like a mix between a spray and wash. It's probably a spray! Thanks for watching 👌

[@hegga_nm]

As always, great review, although this one really is not my cup of tea. I watched the video and I'm commenting to give my offering to the almighty youtube algorithm. 😃

[@Themanchlid]

I always appreciate your view and support to my channel, bro! Yeah, it's another set that will be hit or miss with some people depending on personal interests 👍

[@somarriba333]

I really like that Skeletor. Demogorgon looks alright. How much was the set? It didn't even show up on the Traget site when I looked.

[@Themanchlid]

The Skeletor looks really good with the paint job now compared to the regular release. The Demogorgon has an interesting design. This wasxan online order that sold put on Target a few months back. I can't even find it in the search now, either. It's supposed to also show up in stores later this summer. I think I paid 39.99 plus shipping online.

[@somarriba333]

@@Themanchlid Just got this set at Target. I REALLY love that Skeletor. The Demogorgon was better than I thought but man, that Skeletor of awesome. And I just got the Filmation Skeletor too.

[@Themanchlid]

@somarriba333 Thanks for sharing all your awesome toy Hauls today. Yeah, that Skeletor has vintage inspired colors that look really good. That Demogorgon really mixes in with these figures. Also, nice finds on that Cartoon Skeletor 👍

[@ggary04]

The Demogorgon is sweet but Mattel dropped the ball on Skeletor. The early photos had a beautiful marbled look to it and that's completely absent here. Thank God I'm not a Stranger Things fan. If this drops to 15 bucks or so I may pick it up down the road otherwise it's an easy pass for me.

[@Themanchlid]

Thanks for checking out the review! Yeah, the promotional picks of Skeletor had a very glossy appearance. He looks like they decided to paint him with vintage inspired colors. I'm not sure if he was supposed to be Marbilized. The Demogorgon is by far the coolest figure in that set!👍

[@ggary04]

@@Themanchlid I agree.

[@Themanchlid]

@@ggary04 👍

[@4thecollectors]

O Lord I have to get it lol I'm guessing about 40 at retail

[@Themanchlid]

I hear yeah! It's definitely an interesting set! Yeah, it will retail for 40 at retail once certain Target stores get these in spring. Thanks for watching 👌

[@shumworld]

I wish they did something with Skeletor to make him look a bit more unique for collectors. Like, a different deco or something.

[@Themanchlid]

Yeah, I kind of feel the same way. Or even a new MOTU figure instead of another Skeletor again. But he does have some newer colors that's good for customs. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts 👍

[@Themanchlid]

@@user-jp3vl5jx1j 👍

[@shumworld]

@@user-jp3vl5jx1j I would have been cool with some random colors on Skeletor to make a new deco for him.

[@io5363]

I would have purchased that if Skeletor had another paint application job but it is the same figure we got before.

[@Themanchlid]

Thanks for checking out the review! It's just another Skeletor that looks identical to the wave one Skeletor but has a different painted or shaded body and accessories.

[@Themanchlid]

@user-jp3vl5jx1j Yes they are

[@TommyStarkiller]

LOL, this gives me the idea to tell my brother to watch for demogorgons coming from the woods that are near the mobile home he's moving to.

[@Themanchlid]

LOL. Yeah, I also live in a house near the woods. I think we demogorgans here too! Watch those trailers park woods! Thanks for stopping in 👍

[@user-tt6be2zx3h]

i actually disliked that Netflix show, but this Skelly repaint for me is so nice, i bought it just because of him! Duno what to do with that flower mouth head guy now hahah

[@Themanchlid]

Thanks for watching and that's cool you picked up this set for the Skeletor. He dose have some really nice colors. I think they are vintage inspired a little bit. Maybe you use the Demogorgon body and armor for custom parts.👍

[@ioncewasmikey]

I think this set will be useful for parts if nothing else. Do the flame effects happen to be able to be clipped on a figure's forearm?

[@Themanchlid]

Thanks for watching! Yes, there are a few custom ideas with this set. The fire fire effects also work on the arms. Great eye! I actually took picks right after I uploaded my review and figured out the effects. Do that as well! I posted them on my Instagram @manchild497 👍

[@ioncewasmikey]

@Themanchlid Of course! I didn't realize these were shipping. I've got to wait to find it in stores or an online restock. I didn't know the Beast Man armor was gold til your review, might look good on Moss Man too. I've got some plans for some customs with the Demogorgon that I hope will work out once I get him in hand & can bring all the parts together. I think the washed out colors on Skelly & the upcoming He-Man from the Vehcna 2-pack will look nice together. A Faker done in this more muted blue would look nice too, I think.

[@Themanchlid]

@ioncewasmikey Yeah, these were preorders and are shipping now. But I will be in stores later. I was gonna try the gold armor on Mossman. But I wasn't sure if that was interesting or important to most people.

[@ioncewasmikey]

@@Themanchlid I think I'll definitely give the armor a try on Moss Man just to see how it looks. Aside from it just being a cool update & a chance to own all these cool characters from MOTU, I think my favorite part of the line is the ability to mix & match parts, so I'm curious about all that stuff 😄

[@Themanchlid]

@ioncewasmikey The armor will probably look good on Mossman, too. I like the yellow armor he comes with or just leave him without like the vintage figure. The mixing and matching and parts is so cool with this line. Thanks for watching 👍

[@io5363]

my bad it looks it has a different paint job but still ...still

[@Themanchlid]

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[@billyjoe6933]

Next they'll be puttin that bear that sells toilet paper in tv commercials in a two pack with beast man .I'll pass .looks like a angry plant monster.great video always good

[@Themanchlid]

Lol. Yeah, that bear might be another He-man variant to come! These crossover lines are nothing new today between toy or movie brands. It's hit or pass for people. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts as always 👍

[@user-tt6be2zx3h]

😂🤣🤣 don't give Mattel any ideas hahah

[@Themanchlid]

@@user-tt6be2zx3h lol. 👌

[@eltenda]

Cool two pack for me its a pass

[@Themanchlid]

Yeah, it's hit or miss! Thanks for stopping in, bro 👌

[@daniellobo1680]

Stranger Things has never had anything to do with Motu.....it's amazing how desperate Mattel has become to make sales on ANYTHING....... this pack is lame as F. It's just a plain Skeletor with some ugly flower head monster that has NOTHING to do with Motu

[@Themanchlid]

Well said!👍

[@rickbrunet2559]

Matel is just mixing of all genres! But the demogorgon is real cool

[@Themanchlid]

The Demogorgon looks really cool even though it's more shared parts. The new head sculpts, accessories, colors, and boxes make this set so worth the pick-ups! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts 👌

[@TheWandifan]

Skeletor looks like the vintage one. Actually pretty cool. Demogorgon looks pretty cool. Only reason to get this 2 pack of course. Love the feet on him. Skipping this, but pretty cool none the less.

[@Themanchlid]

Thanks for stopping in as always, bro! Yeah, I think that Skeletor has vintage inspired colors. It definitely looks much better than the first Origins one! The Demogorgon is really impressive looking for this set! I can see this set being hit or miss for some people!

[@TheWandifan]

@@Themanchlid I appreciate they’re doing these crossovers. But I think they need to jump back into the 200X and vintage origins more consistently. There are so many characters that they can be releasing as well. But obviously, I understand why they’re doing the crossovers. It’s awesome that the line is going strong and long, but I would love to see more 200X and even classics iterations. Love that they are releasing geldor and demo man. Hopefully that’s a sign that will be getting characters like count marzo(200X style), castle grayskull man, horde prime, horde wraith, faceless one, etc.

[@Themanchlid]

@TheWandifan Yeah, I definitely agree with you. The Origins line has put out a lot of stuff so far. It's been a real mix of figures. We got a couple of 200x inspired figures, and people definitely want more. But they sell in limited numbers. I guess Mattel is trying to push more crossover properties to market the brand with more popular franchises like the Turtles and Stranger Things now in hopes of drawing more collectors' interests to both brands. It's risky but can strengthen or hurt the brand. Time will tell, I guess 👌

[@bubby14]

Yeah, looks fun. I’m down.

[@Themanchlid]

' Thanks for watching! It's definitely a fun set for the Origins! 👍