Skeletor Action Figure Review | Masters of the Universe Origins

[@bradleylovej]

I have to say, I randomly bought this figure and I just adore it. I'm not even a MOTU fan. It's just a solid little figure that is a lot of fun in both the looks and posing dept.

[@eddiemus78]

Something similar happened to me. I bought the he-man and Skeletor figures only for nostalgia sake’s without thinking that I was gonna buy anymore figures. since I’m not a collector, nor I was looking forward to collecting this line. But I saw Cacp encountering them in the toy isles while I was looking for other toys it’s like they started to become more appealing to me. I saw beastman and tri-Klops at Walmart and I passed on them because I wasn’t collecting them. Then at another Wal-Mart I saw Teela and I gave to temptation and bought it. After that I started buying them figure after figure and now I became a collector. 😂and I’m a bit obsessed I can say.

[@TheBoglin]

When we were leaving my son's doctor's appointment last Thursday we came across a mom and her little boy, maybe he was 3 or so? I noticed he was carrying a He-Man figure in his hand and I was like "Waitaminute, that's ORIGINS He-Man!!" so as they came closer I went "Hey! You got He-Man!" and the kid turned to me with this big grin on his face as if I just spoke a secret code word. "Hey buddy, he knows He-Man!" his Mom said "My little guy loves He-Man! He has all of his father's toys too!". When I asked were they got him, she said Wal-Mart which shocked me as it's not even remotely Fall yet. Classics ran for 12 years. That's over a decade of Classics figures, which is a really nice run. I think there is a place for this line in the world now especially since it's A) In scale with the vintage line, B) Has a more MotU toy line style to it and C) Is at retail where kids can find them. My little guy just turned 5 in March so Origins is going to be how he remembers MotU when he's older. That makes me more excited for this line then anything else about it.

[@mikeledger2614]

I’m 40, never collected he-man at all, or remembered it much from childhood. This origins line, for whatever reason appeals to me, and now I’m a motu collector. I guess whether you’re 5 or 40 this is where the first real memories of he-man begin....or shall I say “originate” :)

[@eddiemus78]

❤❤❤ awe your story melts my hear!! I loved reading it.

[@eddiemus78]

@@mikeledger2614perhaps you do remember it in your subconscious and that’s why you are able to re live those magical memories.

[@hunterlangley8287]

I adore this figure. No, he's not a classics figure, but he's just so much fun.

[@memphistorin4443]

instablaster

[@phoenixzappa7366]

Great figure 🤑🤘

[@lesserz6310]

When they reboot He-Man in the 2000 era. I really liked what they did with series. I admit I cherry picked a couple figures and got castle Grayskull...but I was always anticipating maybe a new snake mountain. Maybe with these and Kevin Smith's He-Man series coming out, maybe the Motu will resurface in a big way.

[@bikerscout7467]

A home run! These Origins MOTU figures have brought me back into the franchise for the first time since the originals back in 82'!

[@eddiemus78]

Oh man! The same thing happened to me. I’m not a big fun of re inventing the shoes so I disliked the other versions of He-man a great deal. But when I saw these I experienced the same euphoria I would experience when I saw these at toy stores when I was a kid. So I’m loving it!!

[@andrewxyz24]

I was so psyched I thought I found this at Target last night, but it ended up being the 200x one. Great video as always.

[@Grindhead_Jim]

I am SO sold on this line. "Pre"-ordered the Castle Grayskull for the next wave, and I am all in.

[@rodster6campingprepper]

I wonder if we'll get a Shadow Beast in the line as they feature in the mini comic? It would be nice getting something we haven't had before in the vintage style rather than purely vintage toy updates.

[@classictoyreviews7435]

I love these new figures, reminds me of my childhood. Seeing them on store pegs again is something i never thought id see again

[@krypton7853]

Aaaannndd we are back to reviewing motu figures! Excellent!

[@johnhammertron]

I got lucky today. I found the whole wave this morning and got one of each. I still haven't found Battlecat and the Skysled with Prince Adam. These go well with the Masters of the WWE.

[@chaos_vision2276]

I just found this today at my local walmart....and thanks to this review i had to pick it up to go with my 80's tri-klops

[@malcolmkennedy9351]

I am loving these from what I am seeing. The thing that seems to be being forgotten in all reviews I'm seeing is that from an 'introducing this to kids perspective' it will eventually be supported by the Netflix series.

[@darkwoods1954]

The face looks a little goofy but I'm glad they have made him a bit more unique from the original rather than looking exactly the same.

[@Strawberry92fs]

I'm hoping for classic heads on variant figures like Battle Armor Skeletor, or in some sort of accessory pack. I legit like this head better than the regular MOTUC head. Although I'd love to see that peg shaved down a little and the Alcala head on there, maybe with vintage harness and skirt?

[@TheOldScoola]

Strawberry Princess kit bashers unite

[@phoenixzappa7366]

Can you put the classics head on the origins figure?

[@AintNobodyAtAll]

Legit LOL at the shot of him in the MOTUC roton.

[@lkw7482]

"I'm drowning!"

[@cesareonthemidway]

He-Man had an Alcala head, why couldn't Skeletor?

[@theTemplar08]

I noticed that in the back photo man at arm has a mustache. This was not on the original figure just on the cartoon until later releases.

[@CastleManiaGames]

You know, I think they look good on the Classics scale Battle Cat and Panthor.

[@danielrecommends]

I agree. Its almost like the vintage Battle Cat is more like Cringer and the Classics Battle Cat is this hulking beast like he's meant to be. I also think these figures scale better with the Classics Castle Grayskull and the upcoming Snake Mountain. BTW, I'm a big fan of your website. I've bought a few items there and it was a great experience.

[@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784]

When you do a bad face sculpt for the two primary characters thats not a good start for the line, paint work is sloppy too. However i like the idea of interchangeable parts and they have a vintage look to them, so depends on price point if they are good value or not. Might be a toy you would get your kids to get them into the line.

[@_seph]

I cannot overstate just how excited that I am for these. I didn't discover the Classics or Super 7's retro line until it was too late and really, that isn't my He-Man and I'm not interested in buying expensive toys made for collectors. I was 4 when the cartoon debuted and what I love most about Origins is that these will eventually be accessible on retail store pegs so that kids young and old will again be able to experience MOTU. More news on the cartoon sequel cannot come soon enough.

[@shoreknightseer3152]

My 2 big complaints for Skeletor and He-Man are the head sculptures, the original sculps were awesome. Secondly, they shoukd have had the original mini comics. Those were so cool. Cooler than the Filmation cartoon.

[@Strawberry92fs]

I can't wait until next year when these stop being exclusives so I can get them.

[@thespaceram2879]

I see you getting Teela, Queen Marlena, etc.

[@Strawberry92fs]

@@thespaceram2879 at this price point, I plan to collect the entire retail range. I missed the boat on Classics.

[@thetoythief8940]

skeletor and shredder definitely rival when it comes 80 villains for me

[@lukebaldock4672]

One word megatron

[@torquetheprisoner]

lol even skeletor is bending the knee theas days.

[@scockery]

Jabba the Hutt or Cobra Commander One chains attractive women to his throne, eats live frogs, watches people die for amusement. The other is a giant slug.

[@Blakewyattdunfee]

Cy-kill?

[@Blakewyattdunfee]

Bowser?

[@crystalbeast14]

Hey dan I just found your channel yesterday and i also have just started my own he man collection with super 7 this week past. I,m loving your reviews I,ve collected anime figures before so im really excited about starting a new collection of one of my favorite 80s properites

[@CattyMintgum]

Yay I can get a Skeletor under $50! :D Scalper: "Lol funny joke-"

[@wumpus976]

Same here. It really hurts considering it was originally going for $15.

[@scockery]

Don't give in. Wait until next damned year if you have to.

[@kamikazekrush3758]

Mattel and Wal mart have really started this off horribly, really sucks they dont tell anybody anything, I guess they love these hording scalpers, I really dont even like these review videos, it's almost like "look what I got " Mattel SUCKS as far as keeping people up to date except for the special few I guess, if this first wave is not available for everybody then I'm saying the hell with the whole line, Sideshow makes plenty of cool statues I can spend my money on instead

[@thespaceram2879]

@@kamikazekrush3758 statues stink. Prefer action figure instead.

[@kamikazekrush3758]

thespaceram2, I grew up on he man, g I joe and transformers action figures, but I certainly love statues, HOWEVER this was a line I was gonna get behind big time, but Mattel and Wal mart have rolled this out HORRIBLY, why in God's name did they release a few figures and allow ebay scalpers to buy 30 at a time? Its truly unfair to allow this to go on, Mattel should care about the fans of this line not having to pay outrageous prices on ebay because of this type garbage release, if this first wave isnt released soon so everyone has a chance I'm out on it all and anybody on here that pays those Ebay scalpers is a idiot, and YOU are the reason they continue to buy them all

[@Laukki]

Love these Dan's reviews, very enjoyable and informative! Greetings from Finland, keep it up! I've pre-ordered this Skeletor figure among He-Man and Man-at-arms. I already have Super7's He-Man, Skeletor, Man-at-arms and Trapjaw vintage versions. Very cool and reminds me from my childhood ^^

[@AzzAra09]

This Skeletor figure along with the He-Man classic figure are so cool and fun that even a no fan could have a big interest to buy them. Great work from Mattel.

[@rawhide_kid]

The face reminds me of the animation from the original advert back in the 80's

[@Degro76]

I'm loving these so much. My childhood has returned!

[@eliotbenitez8362]

Looks like a fun figure. Excellent review as always, Dan.

[@zarnistastudios]

I am VERY late to the He-Man party. :) Just picked up He-Man, Battle Cat, Skeletor and Panthor this weekend. And they are fantastic. I would like a better head for He-Man but I am VERY pleased overall.

[@bjpalm1994]

Great review Dan! The nostalgia feels are strong with these, lol. I think I'm definitely down for the OGs. This Skeletor head gives me a Robot Chicken vibe, lol. The packaging looks so good I might get some to keep in package.

[@MatticusPrime1]

I’m happy that Mattel has released this line. The figures are a nice throwback. I’m not a big fan of the Skeletor and he-man faces though.

[@danielrecommends]

Another great review Pixel Dan. I'm surprised that neither you or Toy Bro covered the fact that these figures have peg holes in the feet. I think that is great for putting them on figure stands if necessary. I hate the loop figure stands for the vintage figures because the feet rarely fit in place and don't hold well. Also as others have noted, the face sculpts aren't the greatest on these. However, the fact that the heads are interchangeable gives me hope Mattel will give us an extra accessories pack with vintage heads that can be put on instead.

[@cinnamonbun1379]

An interesting thing is that the Snake mountain wrestling ring from the MOTWWEU line has like a ramp (based on the Snake Mountain bridge) with peg holes on it.

[@eddiemus78]

Oh boy! You could foresee the future.

[@exoticcarfactsofficialchan7050]

Watching your videos had helped renew my interest in MOTU 😎👍

[@justsharing6449]

It's cool they are trying to revamp the series and market it to the next s generation of kids. I think they are kind of cool trying to represent the vintage toys. But those heads!, ahh. Good luck to the line, hope it grows and sells Well as long introduces vintage head sculpt some how in separate packs. AS A COLLECTOR, THANK GOD FOR THE CLASSICS LINE!!. I could not ask for a better modern update to MOTU!.

[@Beedo_Sookcool]

I agree completely. I also hope this line grows the brand well and paves the way for the return of MOTU Classics . . . someday. In a couple of years or so. When we've had a chance to save up some money. Then, I'd be all in! 😉

[@VirginiaTombstoneRevival]

Much like the He-Man...the head sculpts are the only thing I’m finding odd on these. Either way, I have made room on my MOC MOTU wall for when these are released.

[@eddiemus78]

It’s funny how we all have different opinions. What made me decide to collect this line was the fact of the new He-man face sculpt has a more filmation feeling without losing the vintage vibe making it appealing to me since I never quite like the vintage face sculpt at all.

[@Rocket1377]

The heads on the Power-Con exclusives look much better. It's a shame that the regular He-Man, Prince Adam, and Skeletor heads look so poor.

[@xenofett7008]

I hope someone makes an Alcala style Skeletor head for this version.

[@venomouscantaloupe7152]

I got him earlier today and broke him in 5 minutes, turns out the elbow joint in the left arm was defective, it got stuck and the peg snapped, so that sucks, but hey that’s what super glue is for I suppose

[@mikelnator]

Hopefully they release a weapon pack with the whole sword for both and the vintage head for heman ! maybe some extra hands, a holster for skeletor's sword , etc !

[@theobscuratoyfiles1142]

I'd love to see Mattel re-issue the Classics Shadow Beast as part of the Origins line. It'd scale well with the smaller figures and make them look really large and imposing.

[@Skyescavernlibrary]

The Obscura Toy Files Fantastic idea!!!

[@thespaceram2879]

I like for several of the classic figures be reissued and sold at retailer.

[@inazumanfrash]

Masters of the WWE gave me hope that the origins line would be good. I'll definitely pick up He-Man and Old Uncle Bad Bones when I see them.

[@lewismatthewj]

My skeletor was picked up from Walmart online. Just moving the arm, it snapped right off. There is a little thin peg holding the arms together. I spoke to Mattel on Facebook and I'm getting a replacement. I also felt the figure felt cheap and the baby doll face made me not want to buy any others from the line.

[@Skyescavernlibrary]

As I've said before, if they marketed this as "Robot Chicken Skeletor", it would've gone from an 'Eh!' figure to an awesome figure. It's all in the marketing...IMHO, of course! Happy for people that think he's an awesome figure and I personally hope they offer a new head sculpt with future variants.

[@eddiemus78]

I love this one!! I don’t get it why people don’t like it! I guess because it’s not exactly the same as the original?

[@Skyescavernlibrary]

@@eddiemus78 I loved the articulation on this figure, however I'd been collecting the Masters of the Universe Classics line since 2009, so I was used to the amazing sculpts by the Four Horsemen, loved the 6 inch scale and hated that a line that seemed to be a step back had taken its place. Since then, the Masterverse line has come out and the New Eternia subline in particular has calmed me down and somewhat alleviated my hatred of Origins. It is what it is, Classics is done and Origins have their fan base. I've moved on and am happy to collect the Masterverse line while others enjoy Origins.

[@adamtrembath7076]

My origins skeletor has a closed mouth. Also have seen origins he-man with a different heads. Are the re-issues?

[@JMan1380]

I love the expression on Skelly's face. Myah! Have you played with the mixing and matching with the WWE figures?

[@JurassicRod]

The sword that came with my vintage Skeletor had a male attachment on the sword like He-man's did so I never knew the two were supposed to click together. I just thought it was some weird design. Did anyone else have this?

[@Beedo_Sookcool]

That often came with the Dragon Blaster Skeletor sword. The Original and Battle Armour Skeletors usually had the "slot" sword. My DB Skeletor had the tab version, too.

[@chrisreid3613]

Could you do a video, showing the new origins skeletor wearing the vintage armor? I'm interested to see if the vintage armor fits the new body types.

[@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784]

The UK release of this figure is missing a ton of writing on the packaging, including the bio, comic and cross sell ... vastly inferior to the USA release of the packaging.

[@dorionwashington7460]

Not big on He Man but love the Nostalgic feel in general great bid thx

[@barrydavid6634]

I love He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

[@matthewjlee101]

I would’ve liked to see these in comparison to the classics Grayskull! I’m surprised Dan didn’t add that.

[@bubby14]

And I'll say this as well...I wish we had more Funko Savage World coming than these. They had some cool sketches for new figures that never saw the light of day. That Universal Monsters line looked sick! My Horror figures, Thundercats, DC, and Street Fighter figures look awesome! I cry a little each time I remember that we didn't get the Conan movie figures in that style as well...

[@TheKarsten75]

Pixel Dan forever!

[@bekkfxst]

Seeing as I’m far too young to have grown up with He-Man, I’m interested in getting at least the Skeletor figure to see what’s up. Plus he looks kinda goofy and I think it’ll be fun to use him alongside some more serious McFarlane figures.

[@timvanboening9432]

I just scored a Skelly on eBay for a total of $24 shipped, so I feel good not feeding the scalpers too much, if at all. Stoked to get him and begin my collection of Origins!

[@eddiemus78]

If you paid $24 it looks like you did.

[@timvanboening9432]

@@eddiemus78 Wow. Good job digging up a super old comment. I paid close to $10 shipping, if I remember correctly, so no I didn’t, smart guy. At that point, they hadn’t begun flooding the stores yet in my area, so I paid the $15 plus shipping.

[@lucentv]

So I had to double check this after these videos, because I know I already tried it; they changed the head-ball size from the MOTWWEU figures. My Classics TP He-man head fits just fine, though, just a little snug, on my MOTU Cena figure, and Cena's pops on, but is loose on the TPHM body.

[@psyberklown3434]

Tim Pool: New Skeletor action figure released, does this mean civil war?.

[@scockery]

Poolor - Heroic (?) Master of Mass Hysteria.

[@rubenrada2732]

Sleketor: l'm not fight you here he-man, but I'll leave this pretty statue for remind me boy *evil laugh*

[@the13th]

Very very happy for those wanting more of the retro feel in their figures but personally. Im very very happy I chose to stay away from the line until they hit shelves. Im done with the same figured version goodness knows how many at this point. Love the lore love the series but I'd like to see them do something actually new.

[@HansLollo]

Like with He-Man, I am so not okay with the head-sculpt. Hope we're getting alts.

[@michealcormier2555]

Okay, I just looked online to see if I can pre-order these. All Walmart.com only says is that it's out of stock. So, are they already available for retail? Walmart is really fudging up this whole thing to me.

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

Love the idea, I like the figures for the most part, but not a fan of the heman and skeletor head sculpts. That's what has me on the fence whether to get them or not.

[@eddiemus78]

In my case the new head sculpt is what made me get into collecting them.

[@ThatGuy-zj8kg]

Use a hairdryer on your MOTUC heads. They fit fine on the MOTWWEU figures. I'm also not a fan of this Skeletor head, reminds me of the car commercial that was done a few years ago

[@chewydifiore5541]

Butterface Skeletor lol, really makes me question buying these

[@acktionandy1393]

In my opinion the motu classics vehicles, beasts, fit very good from its size to the origins scale. I miss a little the real Action features. But it is just the beginning...

[@zionbrisbane8324]

I just got skeletor he is my favorite of all time

[@lukekealy3743]

would the havoc staff from the super 7 skeletor fit?

[@MrMark-hm9lk]

Got him last night at Walmart! All they had was 3 Skeletors and 2 battle cats

[@vgun6663]

Is this a GR release? From where can get?

[@DragonKitty666]

The face looks so silly and I just love it

[@pandarouroux6961]

Mega cool, now i want, the toys mask, starcom and gi joe thanks :)

[@joebuda368]

Why is it that my Skeletor has no fingers on his right hand the hand that he needs to hold the Havoc staff or his sword

[@49ers1975]

can't wait to find it at walmart

[@thebat8997]

My right leg of skeletor is a bit loose while his left leg is not what do I do to fix that

[@dinosaurusmaximus8506]

I love your Skeletor voice!

[@divinemirandq5207]

Megatron would have words with you regarding who is the best 80s villain.

[@Rocket1377]

He would lose. Skeletor has never been killed. Megatron has, many many times.

[@lkw7482]

​@@Rocket1377 Name two.

[@erinoth]

the left elbow bend on mine is locked, looks like excess glue in there. any fixes? i have one still in package. I bought two so i could customize one a little.

[@masterfarr8265]

8:09 I can tell someone on shapeways is already working on Battle Armor for He Man and Skeletor

[@NickDoobs]

They already have the molds done for the masters of the WWE figures. Im sure Mattel is going to use them for Battle Armor He-Man & Skeletor too

[@masterfarr8265]

Nick Dubuisson you think we'll get modulock and King Hiss!

[@masterfarr8265]

Nick Dubuisson i think one of them is purple too

[@johnfunkhauser8201]

megatron wants a word with you.

[@lkw7482]

Very true.... If you exclude F'l'mation (all right, except for the Oppenheimer voice), Skeletor may be able to grasp a candle and carry it towards Megatron's general direction, perhaps....

[@paluxyl.8682]

Does anyone know if the hair of the origins Teela will be painted or made of brown plastic ?

[@cinnamonbun1379]

I know the orange was a mistake that was only on the first shipment of figures, but I really hope to see it return on like Battle Armor Skeletor or something. I have no nostalgia for the vintage line (I had some 200X figures and Castle Grayskull as a kid, though), but something about the orange just feels right.

[@eddiemus78]

What orange are you talking about?

[@cinnamonbun1379]

@@eddiemus78 The first run of vintage Skeletor toys had orange cheeks because of a factory error

[@Vancegeoffmen2]

Just got this toy. Didn't know about the part detach thing and immediately returned it to Walmart. I would believe you about this being a thing they did on purpose, but the arms were too easy to remove, especially since I was hoping to share this with my child . This seems more like a company gaslighting their customers to avoid complaining. Between this and the cuffed knees, it will pass on this series.

[@ToddJumper]

Nice even the little comic books.

[@AintNobodyAtAll]

You think the armor is the exact same mold? Maybe the Commemorate tool was still around?

[@Tombstonecross]

the headsculpt is terrible and the havoc staff is really pushing it, Mattel has to do better than this to make me buying their figures.

[@WilliamSMITH-bs7kw]

Awsome Action Figure review bro

[@UltimateThanos]

Not quite as awesome as the Classics line, but if they come out with a Saurod in this style, I might just have to start buying them~

[@Beedo_Sookcool]

Saurod rules.

[@PCGamer77]

Great figure...weak headsculpt. Mattel and/or customizers need to step up and provide some alternate heads.

[@kamikazekrush3758]

I disagree with alot of people, I think the figures look great, I think they are supposed to look "goofy" kid like kinda figures, I want them all, hope to God that Mattel and Wal mart dont screw us over and make them hard to find, please everybody boycott ebay, if nobody pays scalpers prices they will stop buying them all

[@yourbroskijack]

Ut oh what happend to the face paint on broski skeletor I will still play with him though

[@otisthebulldog6214]

Answer me this guys: why did Walmart put them online for sale for a couple days? Is that it or are they coming in stores?

[@abolishious]

They’ll be available in stores this fall

[@TheBoglin]

I should have asked the Mom I ran into which Wal-Mart she got him at, she had just said "we got him at Wal-Mart", but she didn't say if she got him online or not. Gah! Oppurtunity missed!🤦‍♂️

[@Emolga6274]

They made a huge huge mistake not writing a new comic for every figure . If skeletor had a new comic it would be a no brainer to get this figure . Just to read the comic but now I don’t know if I really need this figure . I’m happy wit the super 7 one

[@somarriba333]

I don't see myself getting many of these from this line. Not a bad line at all. I just can't start over a new line. I do hope it does well.

[@barrydavid6634]

I'd love to be able to get every good guy and bad guy and their h7deouts and vehicles that were ever made from the Filmation series I'm still surprised Jitsu was in one cartoon episode and that one was titled: "The Dragon Invasion" I think Faker was only in one episode also but I cant remember the title of it

[@jeremyburdge8573]

Awesome Dan when you do a review on man at arms can you show him with out his armor please

[@VictorRodriguezArt]

Does it say who does the artwork for the mini comic?

[@716straightedge]

You should take some pix of origins He-man and Skeletor with a bunch of the play sets

[@Tayfrog]

I'm not so happy about the paint app on the face.

[@barrydavid6634]

I think it looks awesome

[@jasonvoorheesthethird]

The heads sculpt and paint job on these new figures are painfully ugly...as well as the crotch era, but at least Skeletor's crotch era is hidden

[@darkwoods1954]

The thick black lines on his mouth especially look so sloppy.

[@adrionjones]

It really sucks that these legs can't articulate to properly fit the vintage vehicles. Was really hoping they would work.

[@stefanklarborg9479]

How would you rate the lines? Origins, classic, super7 etc

[@barrydavid6634]

I think they're all awesome this new line is actually better than the original '80s classics figures