Secrets of the MOTU Classic Faceless One from Mattel. Who is this mysterious mystic warrior anyway?

[@jinxtheunluckypony]

The Faceless One is such a cool character. The fact that Skeletor never managed to match his proficiency with the Havoc Staff really adds to his mystique.

[@spectorcreative1872]

I totally agree!

[@tonyjackson4078]

Characters like The Faceless One, Evil Seed, and Count Marzo were crucial in not making He-Man tedious with a fight against Skeletor every episode, while not starting huge arcs like Hordak or Snake Men.

[@spectorcreative1872]

And a big reason I wanted to get them into the toy line!

[@Dented_Battle_Armor]

Absolutely love him! One of the earlier figures in the Classics line.

[@spectorcreative1872]

All Four Horsemen!

[@ajbartley3432]

Spectacular Figure!

[@spectorcreative1872]

All the Four Horsemen

[@SimbasGuardWT]

I loved getting figures that had never been made before. Faceless One is a very neat character.

[@spectorcreative1872]

Awesome! That was a huge goal of Classics.

[@mm39607]

Definitely a very cool looking character, and figure as well!! I really like the Faceless One, his design, his story, such a great MOTU character.

[@yellowgut]

Could this line ever be reissued? I feel like I missed out on something pretty great.

[@spectorcreative1872]

Ask Mattel! They control it (for now....)

[@Beedo_Sookcool]

I would love to see MOTUC make a comeback, with loads of re-releases and all-new stuff, too! So long as it's a couple years down the line. This economy ain't conducive to huge, rapid expenditures at the moment.

[@jesseperry9602]

@@spectorcreative1872 For now? What do you know Scott!? You can't drop a bomb like that and not set millions of fanboys hearts aflutter! lol

[@trence5]

I hear there's a new coming out next with the new Netflix series. They're 7 inches and supposed to 20 bucks so that maaaaay whet your appetite. I think I saw Count Marzo on Amazon for about 35 bucks.

[@WhateverHappenedToFun]

@@jesseperry9602 the fact is pretty simple. For now Mattel wants to try again with MOTU, a new animated series, a new "children" toyline and a new collector line. I hope they will not crash and burn as they usually do but it can happen. And when this experience will end maybe they will "sell" the right again to Super 7... and who knows? Maybe the classics line will start again....

[@dexstewart862]

I freaking love the Faceless One figure! I loved him in the show and he was the first Classics figure I bought.

[@geechie-don7157]

Him along with Battle Armor He-Man were the start of my now vast MOTUC collection! He’s a cool character and figure

[@spectorcreative1872]

Totally worked as an action figure too. Love the design myself

[@Poody]

So cool! I always had this figure but didn't know his history very well. Random note though, I found it at Big Lots... LOL

[@spectorcreative1872]

Yeah Mattel's clearance team once grabbed inventory of MOTUC they weren't suppose to

[@RetroActionUK]

11:51: there’s truly a Laser Light Skeletor!

[@spectorcreative1872]

ha

[@rodrickadamginsburg8960]

I think, “Savior of the MOTU brand,” is a more appropriate title!

[@spectorcreative1872]

I'm just glad we got the figures made!

[@davidlantz1613]

It. C Fig g Iffy Yuck Oh I

[@rrr12653]

love when your videos rich with lore thanks Scott have a great day.

[@spectorcreative1872]

Glad you enjoy! Much more to come

[@Tim85-y2q]

Always kind of wondered why some of these obscure characters were done so early. Interesting to hear some insight into your thought process on that.

[@spectorcreative1872]

All helped the line bigger and cooler! And ensure we had enough character for each year. More here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fai6m2SFaMh0l8k

[@chrisberotti5876]

He became one of my favorite MOTU characters during the 2000x series.

[@spectorcreative1872]

Me too! I really pushed for him in Classics

[@chrisberotti5876]

He makes you want to know more about the past of Eteria.

[@AlucardNoir]

You should really do an video on the Starseed one of these days. Next year I mean. You keep bringing it up, but for those of us that just grew with the 2002 series it's a complete unknown.

[@spectorcreative1872]

Yup that is certainly on the list!

[@adrionjones]

Another great presentation.

[@spectorcreative1872]

Thank you! And I most appreciate taking the time to drop a comment.

[@OUTDABOXX1]

When I was in the 3rd grade he man was my life lol man I had so many figures I wish I kept them. My favorite was stratos and triclops not to mention he man himself. So many great memories. These videos are awesome nostalgia for me.

[@spectorcreative1872]

Stratos was my favorite too!

[@Dented_Battle_Armor]

Love how the head of the figure is sort of floating in his hood!!

[@spectorcreative1872]

The Horsemen did a great job creating that effect without actual anti gravity tech.

[@salamitommy9939]

I've always liked the idea of other Heroic Warriors getting power ups besides He-Man and the Ram Stone seems like it was made for Ram Man. I'm picturing a larger scale translucent green mythical style ram behind a 200X Ram Man with the Stone for a new belt buckle or chest piece... I love all of these videos BTW. I've commented on a lot lately and you deserve much more praise. I like the character spotlights you've done and hope to see more!

[@spectorcreative1872]

All comments are very much appreciated. Thank you. Topic suggestions too

[@CoyPowers]

I have huge gaps in my MotuC collection. I started late with it, etc. However, I made sure to get both the Faceless One and Evil Lyn, since we're family. I'm pretty sure Evil Lyn isn't nearly the first Powers to take the title of 'Evil'. (also, she's just always been one of my favorites)

[@spectorcreative1872]

Family should always stick together.

[@FNHot]

This was the first figure in the MOTUC line that felt like, as a fan, we were straight up ignored. I remember votes and polls on the .org about this figure, what we wanted the head/face to be like, and how we wanted it painted, and in the end it was like "You already paid for him, deal with it". As a character he's super cool, but he's a sore spot every time I look at my complete collection .... and the thing is, I dont even remember what we wanted for him or WHY ... lol, I just remember at the time feeling snubbed, memory is weird.

[@spectorcreative1872]

I don't recall any discussion with design or the Horsemen beyond letting them just go with it. I think a few executions were reviewed but some of the things fan may have been asking for were just not physically possible in a 20.00 action figure.

[@berkajr3685]

I love this figure. If you put the Skeletor head on this figure you got a really bad ass Skeletor custom. It was my favorite Skeletor until the Dark Despot Skeletor

[@spectorcreative1872]

Oooh, I must try that!

[@DragonmanX90]

I can still remember the incantation to activate the Ram Stone. For the life of me I don't know why that has stuck with me since the early 2000's, but it has!

[@spectorcreative1872]

It was an awesome magic object!

[@TLC21]

Evil Lynn being his daughter makes the most sense

[@Beedo_Sookcool]

A nifty character and a great figure! I may attempt to soft-goods-ify his cape and "skirt" when I have the chance.

[@spectorcreative1872]

We wanted to keep all capes universal across the line. Softgoods were pretty much not used in the line at all.

[@Beedo_Sookcool]

@@spectorcreative1872 That's fair enough. Just not a fan of plastic capes and such; I find their weight and inflexibility hampers posing and balance.

[@robdrabkowski2708]

I actually bought the Faceless One exclusively for the Havoc Staff accessory it came with. Looks fantastic with Skeletor, especially when you hit the exposed translucent part with a laser pointer!

[@spectorcreative1872]

A fantastic accessory to justify a figure purchase.

[@stanleyteriaca2184]

I'm looking forward to the commentary of Skellateen, if it hasn't been done yet.

[@spectorcreative1872]

We never did a Skeleteen figure, but I covered him here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6KVnoasg9J9bZo

[@TitularHeroine]

This is very cool. Thanks!!

[@spectorcreative1872]

Glad you like!

[@SkullCowboy333]

Thank you so much. Which mini comic is that?

[@spectorcreative1872]

The 4th one. The origin of Skeletor

[@ProfessorHurt]

Huh so that explains variant havoc staff. I knew it didn't come with New Adventures Skeletor, but dang was it a nice bonus to nab on eBay in attaining the figure a new variant head, and the staff. I gotta say you are completely correct in another video of creating the "perfect" version of the character via the variant accessories this line had. I'm glad that thought process continues on in Origins (at least the variant havoc staff and face) in the Keldor and pre-Trap Jaw two-pack.

[@spectorcreative1872]

We always did want Classic to be about giving collectors upgrade and option parts as the line went along

[@nowwac6028]

A great character for a superb figure. I had a great time by displaying a small selection of Classics characters around him : Keldor, Evil-Lyn, Kronis, Castle Grayskullman & Spirit Hordak. The scene is definitely a tribute condensing a few sequels from the MYP cartoon as well as the modern mini-comic you've supervised six years ago. I've listened to the Council of the first ones podcasts and was quite surprised that you were about to launch your own toyline next year. Can't wait to see what it is about, indeed. Congratulations ! PS: Did you check out the link I've posted on another video? In this regard, I hope my French wasn't too challenging for your understanding ?... OnlyOneSkeletor

[@spectorcreative1872]

I may not have gotten to that link yet, but when I find the comment I will check it out. My French is not perfect, I'm still learning.

[@nowwac6028]

@@spectorcreative1872 If that can help, the comment is attached to the video dedicated to the Fuerza T phenomenom.

[@pasqdnysqrwol7263]

I love He-man 2002 THX man

[@truerogue3916]

Awesome video this is something that I did not know and I am a fan of the he-man toys

[@spectorcreative1872]

Nice. I aim to please! Please feel free to pass to anyone else interested and share the toy love

[@truerogue3916]

@@spectorcreative1872 I’m gonna go share it on my Facebook page now.

[@colinmathura-jeffree9829]

Did you ever consider to look at the story that Evil Lyn and Beastman etc used to be Earth people and astronaughts with Marlena in a side series of figures?

[@mikeisernie]

The theory I always heard was Evil-lyn and Triclops as the other astronauts from Earth.

[@colinmathura-jeffree9829]

@@mikeisernie correct....

[@spectorcreative1872]

Meaning Biff Beastman and TE Scope? I do mention them in the upcoming Marlenna figure.

[@essex4515]

I seem to recall him being shown and originally he didn't have the black on the inside of his "hood"(?) The fans had requested that and you guys listened. Am I crazy? Did that happen? He's an amazing figure and I'm so thankful we got him in the line

[@spectorcreative1872]

Yes, that extra deco was added per fan request, and the fans were right! forgot to mention that. Thanks for bringing it up in the comments!

[@louisthompson7054]

Way to keep me there for the last few seconds of the video

[@spectorcreative1872]

I aim to please!

[@MezTZO]

Does the power of the Ram Stone - and its ability to ram - have anything to do with the enchanted armor that turned an ordinary warrior named Krass into the mighty Ram-Man?

[@spectorcreative1872]

Yes, the armor was endowed with the Ram Stones power. (to a lesser degree)

[@MezTZO]

@@spectorcreative1872 Well I'll be gosh darned.

[@Blackblax]

I liked the 200X series because it built on the MOTU lore. Call me a "casual fan", because IDK the Faceless One was Evil-Lyn's dad until 200X. Too bad the series ended, because I wanted to see more of the expanded lore explained (such as "Pre-Ternia"). Evil-Lyn became my fav 200X character & I was glad when they expanded on her lore. The Faceless One was a cool character, because he was extremely powerful, but cursed, & basically was "neutral". I liked how he was tied to both Evil-Lyn & Skeletor & they shared similar motifs (in 200X). Too bad we never got accessories to show him as Nikolas Powers because that would've made the fig even cooler.

[@spectorcreative1872]

Oh I loved 200X!

[@RhymeAllNite]

It's almost like the Havoc Staff comes at the cost of the wielder's face

[@spectorcreative1872]

Interesting theory…

[@Skywarp-js9ne]

When you talk about He-Man classics are you talking about the figures based on the '80s cartoon because the figures that were based on He-Man 2000X they were a lot different right

[@spectorcreative1872]

Classics was based on the vintage toy line, not either of the animated series. All figures were done as updates to what they looked like, or could have looked like, had they been in the 1982-1987 toy line

[@freakshowfilmfestival3591]

Homeboy has the Pick Of Destiny. 😲

[@spectorcreative1872]

Nice

[@RoseWaltz]

Next Up - Golden Girl by Galoob? doesnt Mattel own Galoob stuff now? i would LOVE a Golden Girl reboot!

[@spectorcreative1872]

Kenner owns Galoob which was bought by Hasbro. And no, not Golden Girl...

[@RoseWaltz]

@@spectorcreative1872 thank you, i always forget who owns what now-a-days!

[@MrVice123456]

I’ve often wondered if the Classic figures produced from the 200x line such as Shadow Weaver, Callix, Chief Carnivus and Horde Wraith for example did okay from a sales point of view. Toy Guru are you able to shed any light on this? Great upload by the way 👍 from me!

[@spectorcreative1872]

The best sellers were always vintage figures (especially if they were on Filmation) after that pretty much everyone took a big dip that was even regardless of a 200X, mini comic or concept character There were basically two tears, vintage figs, and everything else.

[@MrVice123456]

@@spectorcreative1872 thanks, I appreciate the reply.

[@robertwishin2868]

I remember a rumor at the time (and we all know how reliable internet rumors are) that the Horsemen had experimented with a transparent head and some dry brushing to create the faceless look but never felt that it was right. Any chance you can confirm or deny that old rumor?

[@spectorcreative1872]

Nope. I can squash that rumor. Their was never any work done on a translucent head. Cool idea though!

[@PimpfDM92]

I knew the character her from the 200x cartoon but didn't k how much why he was named like that. Is he considered evil or kind of neutral? I wonder if in the future they would have added a new roster of heroes against skeleton and along Dare or maybe another more rebellious heroes line alongside the he-man ? Just one more question was there supposed to have any link between ram stone and ram man also ? Great video as usual.

[@spectorcreative1872]

Neutral with a tendency for good I would say.

[@johnmorey720]

Faceless One - Has a face Nameless One - Is named Gorpo Makes me wonder about Walter Peck...

[@spectorcreative1872]

His packaging does call out that he lacks genetilia

[@jcarret26]

His face looks like the spirit of Grayskull.

[@spectorcreative1872]

As in from the Filmation series? I always did wonder if this was on purpose.

[@darkwoods1954]

Though MOTU is full of silly names, Skeleteen was just too much for me. What does he call his dad, SkeletOAP?

[@spectorcreative1872]

I think just "dad". But I could be wrong. ;-P

[@tonyjackson4078]

Why not Skeletynn? Evil Lynn and Skeletors names combined.

[@darkwoods1954]

@@tonyjackson4078 Or Skeletot when he was a baby.

[@rolandkatsuragi]

So is the Faceless One an earthling or does the reference stop at the name?

[@darkwoods1954]

The reference stops at the name.

[@spectorcreative1872]

just the name. He is from Eternia

[@darkpandatv]

Wait, Evil-Lyn is Skeleteen's Mother?! How did I not know that?

[@spectorcreative1872]

I don't know? It is in the mini comics.

[@darkpandatv]

@@spectorcreative1872 Most likely. My knowledge of the MOTU Classics mini comics is limited.

[@blackphoenix77]

Better father for Evil Lynn than some random cannibal that tried to eat her

[@spectorcreative1872]

Eating kids is fun

[@GARY84ROCKS]

I am a HUGE fan... so please don't take this the wrong way... I have every MOTUC figure, but the Faceless One is the only one I ever "took a knife to" out of frustration... basically the design of the "cape" or "cloak"... It never sat right on the figure, so i eventually cut it in pieces and used glue... it wasn't a perfect solution, but, I just couldn't handle that particular part of the design the way it was presented. I was curious if you ran into a similar issue while developing this particular MOTUC figure.... or maybe not with Faceless One, but someone else. (Disclaimer: This is the first time I ever publicly mentioned this, as I never felt the need to criticize MOTUC design... but this is out of genuine curiosity; 2nd note of interest: I highly prefer "rubber/plastic" over the "soft goods" approach, so cloth as a solution to these kinds of issues wouldn't have worked for me)

[@darkwoods1954]

I'm with you, I'm not a fan of soft goods. Most figure collectors seem to love it for some reason.

[@GARY84ROCKS]

@@darkwoods1954 Thanks for mentioning that.. sometimes l feel I'm a big minority in this way. And, something else... rubbery material with sizable "give" ALWAYS seems to be the answer to these issues. I mean, people can criticize that stance however they want, but I can't tell you how many "soft goods" things have been screwy.. and how much hard plastic has shattered... but I never regretted a softer rubber piece. The problem with Faceless One's cloak thing (similar to King He-Man, King Grayskull, Ditzstroyer, etc) is how stiff the rubber is... and I could handle it on those other figures fine...it's just Faceless One that took "hard to manage" to the next level for me.

[@darkwoods1954]

@@GARY84ROCKS I rarely find that soft goods look real. The cloth doesn't have the weight of actual life size clothing so never hangs right and just looks kinda cheap and like dolls clothes. Molded yet soft rubber can be sculpted to look real but still pliable to not hinder articulation. Some of the early MOTUC are frustrating because the capes were made of too hard a rubber and are really stiff.

[@GARY84ROCKS]

@@darkwoods1954 I agree on all that!

[@spectorcreative1872]

I wanted very much deliberately to keep all the figures with plastic capes. I am all about consistency across a toy line. In my mind it should be all plastic or all soft goods. Black Series mixes it up a little too much for my taste. Pick a material! But your points are all valid and sorry the figure didn't come out the way you wanted!

[@nwobw]

I never liked how the Faceless One actually had a face. The Mighty Spector actually had a better faceless sculpt. Aside from that he was and is a pretty cool figure.

[@spectorcreative1872]

Well yeah, the Mighty Spector is the greatest action figure ever made in the history of ever. ;-P

[@nwobw]

@@spectorcreative1872 Mighty Spector was a pretty cool figure.

[@kiruppert]

Your decision to do a video about Slave Leia is kinda a deep cut for a series that is about He-Man and not Star Wars, but I’m interested to see where you go with it!

[@spectorcreative1872]

That ain't Slave Leia....

[@kiruppert]

@@spectorcreative1872 I dunno... I've now seen the actual video and you make that joke yourself. ;)

[@citizenkill7435]

Evil Lynn's father the Faceless One he is awesome

[@spectorcreative1872]

That he is. That he is.

[@OKstang77]

I see Deadpool time jumped into MotU and stole Skeletor and Evil Lynn's child, that guy is eveywhere.

[@spectorcreative1872]

That's the Mighty Spector. But it is not John in the suit at this point.

[@deadbeatdynamo]

4:20 -- sounds like what's happening to everyone in 2020!

[@spectorcreative1872]

We are all in this together!

[@jasonmoore710]

I always thought the faceless ones figure would have looked better with a lot less face (no mouth, softer nose and eyes that were a few shades darker than the face, not black)

[@spectorcreative1872]

Well maybe if Classics comes back they can do another head back with an alt head for him!

[@stanleyteriaca2184]

So this is a combination of Skeletor and his concept De-Man? Ok. I was wrong.

[@spectorcreative1872]

This was an original character from the 200X series.

[@stanleyteriaca2184]

@@spectorcreative1872 I understand that now after watching the video. Didn't have cable during the time of the 200x series. And I still don't have cable.

[@jeffleake1960]

I really hope there's a few faceless or headless one,s at mattel right now . As heads need to roll after the disaster of the kevin smiths netflix abomination

[@spectorcreative1872]

If only

[@xeppozanfilms]

Forgive me for one nit picky criticism on this amazing amazing figure. I thought this figures head should glowed in the dark. Just my opinion. But it was a beautiful figure.

[@spectorcreative1872]

You are not the only one to think that!

[@xeppozanfilms]

@@spectorcreative1872 still an amazing figure, one of my favorites.

[@frankpryor6920]

I have a question why can't Mattel just bring Masters of the Universe 2 DVD kind of like Hanna Barbera makes a bunch of Scooby-Doo cartoons

[@spectorcreative1872]

Because Mattel does not own the entertainment rights to He-Man. See here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmm0p2CvaNuJqM0

[@frankpryor6920]

Thank you

[@ScareglowSkull]

Here’s the father who didn’t try to eat her

[@spectorcreative1872]

Sigh…

[@35TheDarkknight]

You killed my father No evil lyn, i am your father Noooooooo

[@genesanford9412]

Scott YOU are the master of this toy universe .

[@spectorcreative1872]

I am just glad for the toys!

[@babsbrit6300]

Happy Monday Scott, anxiously waiting for the Mighty Spector review :)'

[@spectorcreative1872]

I am doing the figures in release order, so I will get to him in time!

[@rodrickadamginsburg8960]

3rd

[@spectorcreative1872]

"Everyone always forgets 3". - Cat

[@extremesegaa9239]

One of my very least fav classic characters minus that awesome havik staff varient is faceless one. I basicly got him free with grizzlor I wanted so over all I'm happy cause grizzlor rocks.

[@spectorcreative1872]

Grizzlor is awesomely cool!

[@extremesegaa9239]

@@spectorcreative1872 I just acquired scareglow origins I've never been so happy I keep sticking him with a flashlight. Speaking of scareglow how is glow in the dark plastic made? Might be a great video idea for you

[@barthakingsley6482]

Dude sounds like Bill Gates

[@spectorcreative1872]

Ha.

[@ajg0601]

First

[@spectorcreative1872]

Winner!