The History of The New Adventures of He-Man - He-Ro Has Entered the Chat

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The New Adventures of He-Man is an animated series which ran in syndication in the fall of 1990 while Mattel released the toy line He-Man, an update of their Masters of the Universe line.
But to get to that point, there were a lot of versions (and a lot of He-Ro's) before He-Man put on pants and pulled his hair back into a cool 90's ponytail.
The New Adventures of He-Man evolved from many other versions, shaped by Filmation going out of business.
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[@leeleslieart]

"Takes place sometime after He-Man discovered pants, but before he discovered shirts." amazing line.

[@Masterbro1972]

discovered shirts in 2021 😂

[@Larry]

Dan, someone's nicked all the stuff behind you mate!!!

[@PirateJohnson]

Seems like the scale of vengeance has been balanced... The walls are stained with the thief's spilled InsideJuices.

[@jsly621]

In British “nicked” means “had sex with.”

[@PatrickLofstrom]

@@jsly621 things can get nicked (stolen), you can be taken to the nick (prison), and maybe get your knickers in a twist (be irritated), but sex... Let's double check that

[@TGMShoNuff]

HELLO, yooouuuuuu~!! :3

[@THE_bchat]

@@jsly621 Since when? I've only seen it used as a replacement for "stealing".

[@GizmoDuck_1860]

This was "my" Heman. This was the one that was on TV. I didn't even know the original existed and no one remembered The New Adventures, I've been gas lit for so long!!

[@moonprincesst.s.h.4ever115]

Yeah, I was a Jem and the Holograms and She-Ra: Princess of Power girl. The idea that someone would be willing to have a kid with Skeletor is disturbing on SERVERAL levels!

[@TJ52359]

Dan cited Shadow Weaver... but I thought I'd read/seen another profile of the Dare/Skeleteen adaptation that cited Evil Lyn as the baby-mama... - If Shadow Weaver odds are magic was heavily involved so procreation was likely not done the old fashioned way... - Evil Lyn has been shown to be willing to do 'anything' for Power and some versions do hint at legitimate 'sexual tension' (in so much as can be shown in the medium) between the two

[@jackhummer8344]

@@TJ52359 It was originally Shadow Weaver, but when Skeleteen showed up in the Classics continuity his mother was changed to Evil-Lyn.

[@Mattytime]

He-Ro implies the existence of She-Ro and I long for her epic adventures through space and love

[@jonbrewer297]

Dude, aren't He-Man and She-Ra like, twins?

[@endykun]

It's "He-Ra" actually, which is the joke Netflix new She-Ra makes (Her-Ra).

[@Mattytime]

@@endykun He-ra is She-ro’s long lost sibling

[@Mattytime]

@@endykun He-ra is She-ro’s long lost sibling

[@krakelwok]

"She-Roine"?

[@jamesmoss3424]

It was weird to see Skeletor having eyes.

[@pious83]

Luckily they corrected that a few episodes in.

[@Lemuel928]

Skeletor shouldn’t have eyes anymore.

[@apex2000]

People thought I was crazy when I said this show existed. Seemed no one else knew beyond the 80s version.

[@TurdFergurson]

I never saw an episode of the show but I did buy the He-Man & Skeletor action figures of this series. I remember having intentions to watch it but could never figure out when it came on and then I just forgot about it.

[@TrillyThough]

When I moved from Germany to the states in the early 90s other kids swore I made this show up! I was gas lit to the point I thought I did as well until I came across a DVD set of it at a flea market in college.

[@Cyke101]

There's nothing quite like vindication. I'm happy for ya, bud.

[@peterclarke7240]

We all knew it existed, in the same way we new the bubonic plague existed. We just didn't like talking about it

[@allnamesaretakenful]

To be fair, we still think you are crazy, but for other reasons.

[@kurtinfl]

Love the "My Name Is Mud" sample drops.

[@andrewalba336]

Don't worry, Mr Editor. I got your "Primus bass riff" joke. Well done :)

[@Yteranger]

Those Primus bass riffs are comedy gold! Another great video, thanks for all you guys do!

[@brandontankersley8107]

It's so brilliant lmao

[@st.anselmsfire3547]

The irony is that the real Dolph Lundgren could've designed his own laser suit. And it probably would've worked.

[@toxsin2207]

The real Dolph Lundgren? I didn't know there was a fake one 🤣

[@ToadstedCroaks]

@@toxsin2207 There was a Dolph Lundgren 2, or for our purposes, Dolph Lundgren 4.

[@bloodeagle6458]

And I dig the COPs reference....its crime fighting time

[@dinomonzon7493]

I liked The New Adventures of He-Man myself. Unlike most rebooted animated series, it was good in its own way with stronger emphasis on science fiction rather than fantasy. And its lessons at least didn’t start with the hackneyed “In today’s story...”

[@TENACI0USP]

I grew up with the original cartoon & toys, but for some reason New Adventures is still my favourite. I was 13/14 when it came out & it just struck a chord in the same way the original had when I was 7/8. It was cheesy, but I loved it. Still watch the DVDs now even though I’m well into my 40’s 😂

[@rackroll4405]

He-man went fron Super Viking to Captain America.

[@clemsontgr84]

I was an 84 vintage, so this was “my” He-Man. He-Man, Slush-head, Spinwit, and the Astrosub were some of my favorite toys. Funny thing is I barely remember the show, if I even watched it. I just knew He-Man. Great production guys!

[@pensacolian211]

Spin-wit is awesome! He's my favorite character from the show. I sadly never got his toy, but He-man and Skeletor were still being played with years after the show had ended. I still have my role play Power Sword hanging up in my room.

[@PlastiAdicto]

“And pants” hahaha I didn’t see that coming … for the second time

[@choostopher5018]

Just imagine a He-Man show made with the quality of Ulysses 31, that would have been solid gold.

[@markrothenbuhler6232]

This Toy Galaxy episode brought to you by Dan Larsen: Let's call him Hero Zero for our purposes.

[@TitularHeroine]

Which is still pretty badass. Like patient zero, ground zero, sub zero, zero hour....

[@keithseymour9316]

I've got a lot of love for NA. Fun to watch your video on it. :)

[@geardog24]

12:34 Honestly, Ulysses 31 looks more like a He-Man series than the New Adventures of He-Man.

[@Wintersoldier73]

This debuted while I was in High School & I did watch it then. Feel old.

[@taurincochran3398]

The "my name is Mud" sound bite was perfectly placed!🤣

[@taurincochran3398]

😉 Thanks!

[@mosesmcmuffin4717]

Every mention of Primus *cue My Name is Mud bass riff* . That had me cracking up 😂

[@tedkotas1912]

A bit off topic but everyone wanted a show like the original. We were gifted with the 2001 series and nobody watched it. It was incredible. Oh well.

[@riccardoleone4265]

The 2001 series was the worst way how to do he-Man. Prince Adam is a spoiled brat that doesn't learn anything from his mistakes, and all the other masters are a band of man-children who lack basic social skills. The worst

[@Dats_Mark]

The thing with the excellent 2001 series was that the original didn't have to deal with multiple dedicated cartoon channels like 2001 did. It was just a different time, the original aired typically on broadcast TV just as cable tv was coming into existence where only a few people had it... by 2001 everybody had cable with 200 channels and at least 3+ dedicated cartoon channels so I think it was just got lost in too many choices, It didn't help that Cartoon Network was awful at scheduling it with inconsistent timeslots and long stints between seasons.

[@TJ52359]

@@Dats_Mark I'd say the unpredictable scheduling of Cartoon Network did a lot to hamstring multiple shows (and their Toy lines) from the early 2000s...

[@shawnrasdall]

Christmas 1990 was nothing but these figs for me...loved em!

[@danielwilliamson6180]

I loved New Adventures of He-Man as a child and I still do. I liked it's premise of He-Man and Skeletor leaving Eternia and time traveling to the future to the technologically advanced peaceful planet Primus. I believe Battle Beyond The Stars was an influence behind the cartoon.

[@stephanieprpa630]

Same here and my favourite character in the New Adventures of He Man is Hoove

[@GSidoti]

I caught that Back to the Future musical cue- well done. Great episode as always, sirs.

[@comettamer]

It was a pretty brilliant idea

[@ColtSteele]

I liked how it kept going back and forth with Les Claypool

[@PirateJohnson]

You didn't mention the 1 for the band Primus...

[@jeromethompson5848]

Music was awesome!!!

[@voz3704]

@@PirateJohnson As far as I'm concerned, for over looking that, his name is mud.

[@kingedwin]

I remember those swords were popular, but I only saw the figures warming pegs at K-Mart long after the series was cancelled. I didn't know there was a cartoon until this video.

[@michaeldougherty6036]

I liked this show, even though I grew up on OG He-Man. I still remember Skeletor's line of "That, my dear, is trouble." Not sure why. But that one line sticks with me strongly almost 40 years later.

[@Galactico42]

That Primus bass riff is genius. Well-played.

[@omgijh]

The first time I ever went to Toys R US, I actually got He-Man from this line! I "wasn't feeling good," so my Dad let me stay home from school. On TV there was a commercial for Toys R Us, I remember running to my Dad excited to tell him about this store I just heard of and then he told me that store isn't that far from is, so he drove me to Douglaston Plaza! I was so excited and this started a weekly TRU Trip for us. I got He-Man that day and another day I wound up getting that role play sword too. While the show may not be as good as Masters of the Universe, it will forever be linked to my first Toys R Us Trip and my Dad.

[@MistaJonz]

I love all versions of Masters of the Universe, but New Adventures is and always has been in my top 10 favorite animated shows. Always loved the overall aesthetic and I watch those DVD sets several times a month still, and never grow tired of it. Awesome video!

[@soulcraft_84]

I always liked New Adventures, I just wished the toys were on that classic 80s buck.

[@BugsyFoga]

The He Man nobody talks about.

[@geardog24]

And this is why people are afraid of reboots and "continuations".

[@Fyrmer]

That bass riff every time you say "Primus."🤘

[@gianluca.pastorelli]

I really enjoyed this episode, especially when at the end Dan thanks all the MOTU historians who always work hard to keep the love for this property alive

[@roncash7640]

13:54 That He-Man power sword reminded me of my Lion-O "Sword of Omens" that came with a shield & battle claw or belt. We had some great toys in the 80's. . .🤩🤗😎💯

[@PelinalDidNothingWrong]

I still think that Laser Light Skeletor has a great design

[@HelloMisterJAMWAH]

I'll always have a soft spot for this show, being as it was shown every morning during the school summer holidays in the UK. This, C.O.P.S and James Bond Jr. Didn't enjoy the wacky humour but the animation was nice. Good call on the Ulysses 31 connection, one of my all time favourites. Side note: I think I might have an illustration or a comic in that issue of Cereal:Geek!

[@killergrooves2438]

I had the Skeletor with the cape, Brakk, and Optikk. They were pretty cool action figures for the time. Lots of articulation, felt pretty sturdy, the action gimmicks didn’t seem too obtrusive in the toys I had. I don’t remember watching the show. I did watch the original He-Man in syndication, but I didn’t have the toys. I think they were no longer selling them at that point, which might explain why I had toys from the new series instead. I was born in ‘85.

[@Renkencen]

Now this is the He-man I remember when I was little! 80's kid here and despite my brother insist that I did watched the original He-man cartoon, I only just remember the "New" Adventure of He-Man cartoon instead!

[@vengeance1701]

Wow, you are...unique.

[@beauleidig8670]

I'm so sorry to hear that. We'll keep you in our hearts and prayers.

[@JohnDoe-wq5eu]

Yikes, I luckily have somehow avoided this version like the plague but that version of skeletor really ruins any chance it had. So freaking goofy, ridiculous.

[@cheeseburger12]

BURN THE HERITIC!

[@FoucaultEffect]

I'll say it again. All the information I didn't know I needed to know about stuff I forgot exsisted until I watched every single second of the video. You guys have hands down the best research team I've ever come across on youtube. ❤️

[@bngjessie666]

I gotta say, this episode is brilliant in the fact that it references so many of your previous videos. Its like a rabbit hole of 80s/90s nostalgia that seemingly never ends and just on this one channel. 🤣

[@SecretGalaxyTV]

Thanks for watching enough videos to make this comment!

[@bngjessie666]

@@SecretGalaxyTV It’s a pleasure. Really enjoy your content and the presentation. Always look forward to what subject you tackle next. 😄

[@mrf19741]

Another Great Video, Greg! A few years ago at a Comic Convention, I met the artist who drew the concept art for He-Ro, Son of He-Man. He signed and sold me a full color poster of He-Ro and King Adam. He gave me the backstory of how Filmation was close to putting the series into production before the plug was pulled. Nice Guy.

[@peppermintspacecapsule9898]

8:29, cool PRIMUS reference! I appreciate these figures now, but at the time we just weren't interested because they looked nothing like the original figures. If they'd just kept the same basic action-pose as MOTU, we probably would've bought them. Nowadays, I collect the figures because of the DEMOLITION MAN connection. 😉

[@M2Mil7er]

The Primus references started at 2:27, there's quite a few little edits of intro bass of My Name Is Mud splattered throughout.

[@joshpalmer6252]

Primus sucks! 😉

[@jkhachad]

Another epic episode! Just when you think you know everything about the MOTU franchise, you learn that you did not have the power. I absolutely did have the "new" He-Man figure with the Lorenzo Lamas ponytail, though.

[@pious83]

This was my He-Man! After being a fan of pulp sci-fi, this line was so much more visually interesting than anything from Filmation. As far as the voice cast goes, Campbell Lane made NA Skeletor his own. Optimus Primal, in retrospect, doesn't quite land the same way as the voice of He-Man. The toys (including the Skull Staff, which I owned as a kid) were the real draw here though. I even went as far as collecting the Space Mutants from the Classics line. Which will forever be incomplete. But those that were part of the line, looked fantastic.

[@scotttrammell3913]

The He-Man from the New Adventures had an interesting look.

[@smack5472]

I remember seeing the toys in stores as a kid but never saw the cartoon, it never aired where I lived. I always wondered about it because I loved He-Man when I was little (Born in 1980 so the perfect age for it).

[@daviddalrymple2284]

I don't think this show ever aired where I live, either. Syndication is such a crapshoot. Where I lived, a lot of cartoons would air at 6 am, so I'd have to wake up early in order to watch them.

[@ClockworkBard]

Holy crap, I had the space ship playset and never knew it was a He-Man thing. That thing was awesome with all the different configurations. I got a lot of play out of it.

[@ColtSteele]

Seems like you guys were having a ton of fun with this one, I never saw this iteration of He-Man but you made this entertaining as hell.

[@videonut1988]

The CGI series reminds me of the 1990 series (since both of the series are set in the future)

[@rogeralcantara]

that short but sweet My Name Is Mud insert made my day. You were always one of my favorite channels here on KZbin. Now I think i'm in love.

[@Eternalnight198]

Fun fact: In some European countries the New Adventures of He-Man toyline was actually called "Super He-man". I guess the toy company thought that since the regular He-Man was already super strong, if you rename this new version into "Super He-man", kids would love it, since that would like make him like "double super" or something. This marketing ploy did not work and this new toyline was mostly unsuccessful We didn't get the cartoon or even the regular comic book, but instead just had this weird mini-comic that didn't have drawn images but was made by using photographs of the toys used to tell slightly altered version of the back story.

[@OzzieAstaroth]

The electronic power sword from NA was my favorite toy to play with back then. It lit up, had all kinds of battle sounds, and even had a power up mode. It was the first ever role play sword I know of that had sounds that would activate when hitting something with it. The NA show itself was a bit confusing when trying to tie it into the original MOTU, but I enjoyed it when I could find it on TV to watch. I remember the original NA He-Man figure's sword handle snapping off, requiring me to get a new one, which broke as well. Apparently it was a really common issue, which is why they changed it when making newer He-Man figures for the line. Why they had the sword look different is anyone's guess though.

[@brookswilliams5239]

Hell yeah I had that sword too loved playing with it back when I was a kid 💯

[@pensacolian211]

I still have my Power Sword. It's proudly displayed in my room, and I consider it one of my most prized possessions. Still works, and everything.

[@OzzieAstaroth]

@@pensacolian211 I wish I still had mine. No idea where it went, but it was still working last time I saw it.

[@daviddalrymple2284]

Supposedly, that roleplay power sword accounted for the lion's share of the toyline's sales.

[@handznet]

Even though I was a kid when New adventures were around I always loved the original MOTU. It just has something about it. Despite the ridiculousness of the cartoon or bodybuilder like toys itself 😄

[@jsc315]

That's part of the charm.

[@rummazknowsbest1152]

I loved this cartoon as a kid, I was a bit too young for the original but by the time this came out I was 6+. Never saw any of the toys in shops in the UK mind.

[@almightytallestred]

Wasn't expecting to hear my native language in this video tbh ^^ and I remember that German ad for the new He-Man show from my childhood. That was a long time ago, like 1990 or '91. Was definitely before the end of 1992 because that's when the channel _RTLplus_ changed its name to just _RTL._ Now you'll have to excuse me, I gotta go listen to 'My Name Is Mud' 🎸(just imagine it's a bass guitar)

[@blayzej]

"Fighting crime in a future time" good one from C.O.P.S

[@Justin_L_Smith_]

If I remember correctly, on the original mini comics, human Eternians were earthlings that traveled there. And in the live action movie, there was a cut scene where He-Man is shown an old NASA space craft.

[@Paulafan5]

He-Man's mother IS from Earth.

[@Justin_L_Smith_]

@@Paulafan5 I know. Just pointing out that the whole space travel concept has been something to do with He-Man since the beginning. It's a concept they've always had as a plot point, but they just rarely ever institute it well or on a consistent basis.

[@LowellLucasJr.]

I own that 30th anniversary set! Great little investment that came with a soundtrack and a golden powersword! The New Adventures episodes are ' the best of' but are mainly Skeletor episodes including the very last episode of the series.

[@deathsnitemaresinfullust2269]

Haa! 2:48 Now i want to listen to Primus, i haven't heard that song in a really long time. My Name is Mud. 😄👍

[@wstine79]

The planet Primus. So He-Man is saying the Seas of Cheese with Wynonna' Big Brown Beaver while drinking Pork Soda because his name is Mud?

[@dinomonzon7493]

Surprised Mr. Larson didn’t ask “Is it Canon?” for the New Adventures of He-Man.

[@mccallosone4903]

Friday early early morning, taking care of business, just in time for Toy Galaxy. Sweeeeet...

[@lukebaldock4672]

I have always loved new adventures

[@brandonpage7087]

I had no idea that this series ever existed. I just remember the toyline, & being confused as to why there were suddenly new He-Man figures, where He-Man looked completely different, & there was no new series on TV? As I thought, at the time.

[@jinpei05]

Love the new background.

[@michaelwindscar]

I'll never forget seeing the New Adventures figures for the first time. My mom had taken me to Hills to purchase a radio-controlled car, which was expensive. I also noticed the figures, which I had no idea were coming out. Somehow I got my mom to buy me the car AND a He-Man/villain two-pack!

[@orcsmash9]

Nice work getting both. I loved Hills department store. Such great toy displays there.

[@wstine79]

Speaking of "New Adventures" I like the look of the new studio layout.

[@mth1022]

My cousin had the figure of Slush Head when we were kids. I had no idea what he was from at the time but always thought he was cool. It wasn't until i did some internet sleuthing as an adult that I figured it out. Weird that I had no idea this show existed despite being into the OG He-Man when i was young.

[@melasn9836]

That epic handshake meme, but it's Filmation & Jean Chalopin shaking hands over getting *#%!ed over in leveraged buyouts.

[@tiberius1837]

Yes, I remember this show and the toy line growing up. I only saw a few episodes because where I grew up, it didn't have a permanent time slot, so it kept moving around.

[@gundambassexe31]

I need to rewatch the new adventures of he man

[@jopat87]

There was a revival of He-Man on Netflix recently (the OTHER one than Revelations, I mean) that delves into more sci-fi elements. That show especially makes this New Adventures series funny in hindsight.

[@WaterborneCamper]

I gotta say, not a fan of this new background if it's permanent. It looks like you're filming in an office - which is so much more fun for videos talking about toys and cartoons 😜

[@SecretGalaxyTV]

The old set is in another room so we'll be switching back and forth. There's plenty more videos for you to not be a fan of to come!

[@WaterborneCamper]

@@SecretGalaxyTV ☹ I'm actually a big fan. Didn't realize I wasn't allowed to offer the most mild criticism possible. My bad....

[@SecretGalaxyTV]

You're allowed to say whatever the hell you want. And we're allowed to answer, in this case by telling you we'll be switching back and forth and if you're disappointed by the set that's going to be too bad for you. We're doing you a service by preparing you. Kinda deserve a medal over here.

[@WaterborneCamper]

@@SecretGalaxyTV why all the snark? I made one simple, light-hearted criticism. Sorry. I've watched every single video you've put out for the last 2 years. I make one lone criticism and get this in return. Wow.

[@WaterborneCamper]

@@SecretGalaxyTV and for the record - I will stay subscribed, and will still continue to watch your videos; because I really enjoy the topics you cover and the work you put into research. I just didn't expect my first actual interaction with you guys to be like this. 😔

[@iordaniskaravasilis]

I loved the animation with the Kevin Smith adoption of He-Man on Netflix they need to recreate He-Man with that same animation

[@EnchoIndieStudio]

Wtf, that show never came to Brazil. When I saw the title, I thought you were going to talk about the 2002 cartoon. The original 80s series are still in syndication to this day here, both He-Man and She-ra.

[@TomE.V.]

Great retrospective I'm a huge fan of the franchise. I especially loved the Primus bass riff you snuck in Dan. Well played sir, well played indeed!

[@PelinalDidNothingWrong]

While I'm not a fan of the New Adventures cartoon,I do actually like the toyline and think it's a shame it got steamrolled by TMNT at the time. Ironic. One line I like got steamrolled by a line I love.....

[@EckerKyle]

The toyline was kinda cool but they were smaller than the MOTU figs which was a little off putting

[@TJ52359]

@@EckerKyle To Small for the OG He-Man toys, Still too Big for others of the era

[@Berengier817]

I watching this cartoon as a kid and I got so many of the toys because they were on the discount shelf at the toy store

[@X2Wolverine]

So many He-Ro's. My head hurts.

[@Whiplashor]

Slight correction to an otherwise excellent video - “The New Adventures of He-Man: The Movie” was shown on Christmas Eve morning 1990 on ITV, whereas the 1987 MOTU movie was shown on BBC1 in the evening. I’ve never known whether that was a coincidence or the two channels trying to outdo each other! 😂 Also, the New Adventures “movie” consisted of the first 5 episodes cut together (not the first 3) - I was once told by Jack Olesker that this cut-together version was shown at a movie theatre right at the beginning of the New Adventures’ life, I presume it’s the same cut 😀

[@michaeljones1605]

"But there was a reason Star Wars departured [sic] from the toy shelves" LOL love it guys keep it up!!

[@AntoineJenkins80sChild]

I loved this show when it came out. Sure it wasn't Filmation He-Man, but it was pretty damn cool to me. Even though I loved the original, I was always more of a Sci-Fi kid then a Sword and Sorcery kid especially as 1990 rolled around and I was hitting 14, having spent the 80s watching a lot of Star Trek TNG, The Original Series cast movies, Buck Rogers, Star Wars etc etc. This version really leaned more in that direction while still keeping magic in play and connected with me.... "By The Power of Eternia!"

[@gaminglazarus4343]

hi toy galaxy good youtube video . we have he-man and masters of universe 1983 tv series and true sequell is new adventures of he-man 1990 tv series. i like the new adventures of he-man tv series is good and defense. people have no idea and have criticism unfair

[@GrandTheftWatto]

You WOULD need to bring pants into the future - if you happen to be allergic to all synthetics.

[@theevilbobloblaw2408]

Thought I was tripping the first time Les’ bass came on for a second.

[@michaelturner2806]

I remember watching half of this as a kid. I say half, because in my local area, it was in a terrible time slot, meaning I got to watch the first half of an episode before my mom dragged me away to school. I also remember describing it to friends later, before the internet catologged everything in great detail, and I was met with so much skepticism I started to think maybe it was a fever dream. "Why would He-Man wear pants?" they would rightly point out.

[@shinkazama3959]

Love that touch @0:14 with the Back to the Future sound!

[@MakotoKamui]

I had to rewind several times.. he gets a sassy talking sword? Why am I suddenly reminded of Familiar of Zero...

[@outerzevin1366]

Watching this video made me realize I had so many toys from this growing up that I seemingly inherited from my sister(?) and just never realized what they came from.

[@OhNoBohNo]

He-Ro Count: 4 Also, I love how this synopsis does NOT discuss the actual ongoing plot of the series past the overall concept. Like, 'WHO cares, we're SELLING TOYS!!"

[@destoker]

Love how a "New" skeletor skull is in the back at 5:43!

[@believer5497]

You killed it for me with you carnival barking.

[@vinnyvinson]

Wtf !!!! why do I not know about this? Thanks for the 411 toy man.

[@sabine4180]

thanks! I'm trying to catch up on various MOTU projects so it's cool to see this before I give new adventures a try

[@pious83]

It tries new things. It tries different things. Then there is Sagitar. One of the most unique designs in MOTU.

[@TitularHeroine]

Nearly..... three-dozen figures?! Unbelievable! I think Laser Light Skeletor was the first time we see Skeletor's scalp under the hood. And it was icky.

[@PelinalDidNothingWrong]

"Humans living on Primus" Wait Azmuth let humans live on Primus? (PLEASE,tell me somebody gets this!)