MOTU Masterverse New Eternia Sy-Klone & Mekaneck

New Masterverse like Sy-Klone and Mekaneck are running lower in price at Target than a lot of other sellers like BBTS and Entertainment Earth, and mine rung up even lower at $20.89 using my Target card. I'm lucky to have several Target stores in the surrounding county, because I don't see a lot of new Masterverse stock at every location. I believe these will be two popular figures- better to move on them now if you can.

This Masterverse Sy-Klone is dazzling in color and design, with a metallic, glossy sheen and translucent parts. In addition to his shield and flame effects that plug into his wrist gauntlets, Sy-Klone has a mask that slips in place under his helmet securely. I missed out on the Mattel Creations MOTU Origins Sy-Klone, but this one is really something.

I had zero interest in Mekaneck as a character previously, never having had the original figure in 1984, but this is so much fun that I was won over. I love his shield and scope, but the five neck segments really make this a fantastic action figure!

 

Below, Sy-Klone and Mekaneck with my Masterverse 

Revelation Roboto and New Eternia Man-E-Faces ...

Mekaneck and Sy-Klone battle Tri-Klops ...!

Below, Mekaneck and Sy-Klone with my New Eternia Man-At-Arms, Battle Armor He-Man, Tri-Klops, and Revelation Evil-Lyn. It appears as though Masterverse with continue for some time, and I have more on ice to show you in future posts. Stay tuned!

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MOTU Masterverse Revolution Battle Armor He-Man, Sorceress Teela, Gwildor/Orko 2pk, New Eternia Tri-Klops

 

I'm going to keep things rolling here with more MOTU Masterverse, these all preordered off BBTS in January of this year, arriving here back in April. I may have been most excited about this Revolution Battle Armor He-Man that also came with the standard He-Man chest harness- Fantastic!

I already had a New Eternia Battle Armor He-Man that I loved- he came with more accessories, including a Sword of Power, but I favor the Revolution version side-by-side. Both came with interchangeable armor plates to show battle damage, and I prefer the darker tone of the Revolution He-Man and his flashier battle axe...

Below, Revolution He-Man with my Masterverse 40th Anniversary He-Man

 and MOTU Origins He-Man, and atop his trusty steed, Battle Cat ...

I enjoyed this year's Masters of the Universe: Revolution on Netflix well enough, though I came to the party with less skin in the game- I was less attached to the original Filmation cartoon. My childhood experience of that mythology came from the mini comics included with the initial 1982 product launch, portraying the characters in a more mysterious and grittier world. By the time the Filmation show arrived in September of 1983, its squeaky-clean presentation didn't interest me. Regardless, I was more interested in this Revolution Sorceress Teela as a compliment to my Revelation Teela and Sorceress figures.

Revolution Sorceress Teela with version 1 and version 2 Revelation Teela ...

Revolution Sorceress Teela with my Revelation Sorceress...

Gwildor is the dwarf-like Thenurian who invented the Cosmic Key in the 1987 Masters of the Universe live action film, starring Dolph Lundgren as He-Man. The fan favorite was carried over into the animated series, and while I've collected none of the Masterverse movie figures, I'm plenty happy with Gwildor. Along with the Cosmic Key, he carries his jeweled magic staff and a Sword of Power. He won't strike any Spider-Man poses, but he does have a fair amount of articulation, including a swivel on those ears.

This deluxe Masterverse Revolution Series Orko includes a serious base with moving parts and a snap-on cape extension, all of which makes for a somewhat large footprint for such a diminutive character. You can unclip the magic orbital rings though if you want to consolidate his shelf space.

Below, Masterverse Revolution Orko with my MOTU Origins Orko and Power Attack Orko...

This Masterverse New Eternia Tri-Klops figure feels deluxe with accessories a little more exciting than Battle Armor He-Man's, including an optional bejeweled sash with sword and alternate rotating eye band. I never had Tri-Klops as a kid in the '80s, but this figure rocks- his paint deco and accessories are fantastic!

Below, Tri-Klops with New Eternia Webstor and Trap Jaw...

Another pretty nice batch of Masterverse figures, Gwildor possibly being my favorite, followed closely by Battle Armor He-Man or Tri-Klops. So great! More Masterverse to come here on the Super-DuperToyBox, stay tuned!

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MOTU Ladies of the Masterverse

 

Doing a little catch-up on some of the MOTU Masterverse figures I've collected in the last year, I decided to dedicate this post to the Ladies. I already had the second Masterverse Teela that more closely evoked the character's original design, but I saw some positive reviews on the first Revelation Teela, and I got her at half price. I love the leathery texture on her boots and her punky haircut. A lot of fans wanted the traditional Teela and rejected her, but this first version has its own vibe. 

Below, Teela battles Mer-Man- another second version of a character 

that appealed more to longtime MOTU fans...

I was really more interested in Andra, but thought Teela would pair well with her- they look like modern Star Wars characters, which works fine, Masters of the Universe originally designed as a cross between sci-fi and fantasy/swords and sorcery. Andra definitely has a Boba Fett vibe, even a weapon gauntlet and green helmet. I love the human head a lot as well.

Below, Teela and Andra with Battle Cat and Prince Adam...!

I can't explain what drove me to buy both these Evil-Lyn figures- the second version has a weird paint deco, but I liked the bat cowl and cape. the first version is more like the original character design in this rare instance, and she included an alternative long-haired head.

Below, the second Masterverse Evil-Lyn with the first Masterverse Skeletor...

I should probably buy Frost to go with this Catra figure. Now I wasn't a Princess of Power fan in the '80s, but it's MOTU-adjacent, so I mix a few in my collection occasionally. I liked Catra's sassy red outfit and sculpt on her bodice- Kind of a Scarlet Witch vibe...

Catra also has Magneto's coloring ...

I'm not sure the consensus was positive regarding Sorceress' cape, and while it substantially compromises articulation, as does the rubber skirt, but there's enough for me to work with. I like her overall presentation, which stays true to her design as a core character of Masters of the Universe.

Below, Masterverse Sorceress with my MOTU Origins Sorceress and Zoar ...!

Again, unfamiliar with the Princess of Power lore, I picked up Shadow Weaver for five bucks at Five Below, so there was little to lose. Regardless, I really like the look of this character, which could fit in with other figure lines, like Dungeons and Dragons.

Below, Catra and Shadow Weaver with my other 

Masterverse Princess of Power figures, She-Ra and Hordak... 

As of today, you can still get most all these figures at a deep discount, which I'd probably recommend- your mileage may vary. I was late to the initial Masterverse launch, but I've found most of what I was interested in. I think the extended availability and deep discounts are mostly due to the oversaturated franchise with two animated shows and action figure lines, coupled with a crowded action figure market in general. You can still get in on collecting Masterverse, and I likely haven't bought my last. 

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