Super 7 Vintage Collection Conan the Barbarian

 

I preordered this 5.5" Vintage Conan back in September- loved the movies as a kid and the figure looks like actor Arnold Schwarzeneggar in toy form. Conan will likely reside mostly near/inside my Funko DC Primal Age Batcave, which now houses my Legends of Dragonore figures. I picked this awesome castle playset up for a song just before the Mattel Origins Castle Grayskull dropped- they were much more expensive to buy the last time I looked. It's a great fit for any 5.5" fantasy action figures, and I've even photographed some of my 8" Mego Horror figures in it.

The metallic Atlantean Sword accessory is fantastic ...!

Below, Conan with my Super 7 Vintage Series Skeletor...

And finally, Conan with my Legends of Dragonore Barbaro and Mattel MOTU Origins He-Man:

I could not be happier with this, other than possibly having other characters from Conan's comics/movies. I have yet to commit to any of the Super 7 Ultimates Conan figures, but hope we see a Deluxe release at a lower price point, as with the recent Lion-O. Super 7 did recently announce three Thundercats to be released in this vintage 5.5" format, so that's exciting! 

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MOTU Masterverse Revolution Emperor Hordak

I passed on this figure multiple times in the wild, backtracking on that recently after receiving my New Eternia Horde Troopers from Mattel Creations. I kept passing on Emperor Hordak because of the neutral face sculpt- I'd have preferred his fangs bared, and I'm not alone in that sentiment. I would have traded the fists for an angry head. Still, the figure's design/color are so close to the Horde Troopers, I had to pick him up. The articulation around the shoulders is heavily restricted by the armor and skirt around the thighs is only a little better, but he looks killer!

 

As I said, after enjoying my New Eternia Horde Troopers so much, I could not deny how well Hordak would complement them. They may be from different subseries, but there's no denying the similarity in design/color. For the price, these Masterverse figures are a value, too- I paid south of $22.00 at a local Target, and got an additional 5% off that using my RedCard.

Below, Revolution Emperor Hordak with my Masterverse Deluxe Hordak...

And finally, Revolution Emperor Hordak with his 

Horde Troopers and my Revelation Horde Skeletor...

Every time I say I'm done buying Masterverse figures, another one comes out that I want, and I'm certain this won't be my last post about them. Between MOTU Origins and Masterverse alone, my action figure collection must have grown by at least 35% -having a ball with Masters of the Universe the last four years!

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MOTU Masterverse New Eternia Horde Troopers

I wanted to think I could resist these Masterverse New Eternia Horde Troopers, but I was only lying to myself. A Mattel Creations exclusive, I was surprised they didn't immediately sell out- they're big & flashy. The packaging/box art is fantastic as well. Stashed in the drawer inside the box was a weapons bracket that affixes to his armor for stowing the sword or battle staff (which has articulated wingtips) onto the figure's back. The helmet and upper chest/shoulder armor can be removed to expose a goblin's head underneath. A wonderful toy!

First off, and because my last post was about it, the new Marvel Legends 85th Anniversary Hulkbuster with the New Eternia Horde Troopers. Big robotic/armored suited figures are fun, and I have a few here at the Super-DuperToyBox.

Below, the New Eternia Horde Troopers with my Deluxe Masterverse Hordak and She-Ra...

For such a chunk, the shoulders and drop-down hips on the figure has a decent outward range of motion and swivel at the top of the thigh- the ankles don't do much, but the wrist articulation isn't impeded in any significant way. It's no Marvel Legends Spider-Man, but it can do a lot for what it is. Below, Masterverse New Eternia Man-At-Arms ducks beneath the Horde Trooper's high kick...

I am seriously digging the translucent red undercarriage beneath the shoulder/chest armor. Design features like this, the weapons clip, the articulated wingtips on the battle spear, and the goblin heads really make these figures special. I'm also mad for the oversized swords- beautiful! I was initially resistant to the $33.00 price tag, but they are worth it.

...a Horde Goblin entranced by Shadow Weaver ...!

And finally, the New Eternia Horde Troopers with my MOTU Origins Horde Troopers, which didn't have goblin heads like the former, but did have collapsable armor. You could order a maximum of three New Eternia Horde Troopers at Mattel Creations website, but I tend to buy my army-builders in twos. Regardless, I'm really happy with mine- they have a sort of big-dumb-action-figure vibe, but also enough features to make them feel deluxe. Recommended! 

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Marvel Legends 85th Anniversary Hulkbuster

Man, are we getting a lot of plus-sized Marvel Legends figures coming in! I got ten bucks off this big buy recently, which certainly helped me to pull the trigger. This Hulkbuster is about 9.25" tall and 2.350 lbs. -it feels substantial. The outer chest armor can be removed, and the helmet exchanged for a Tony Stark head. His joints are pretty tight, and while his girth limits his articulation to the expected degree, he can do quite a bit for such a bulky figure.

But what we came for here today was a rumble with 

my Marvel Legends 80th Anniversary Hulk ...

Below, Hulkbuster with my Marvel Legends Invincible Iron Man, which also came with an alternate Tony Stark head. This Hulkbuster looks a lot like what is referred to as part of the Model 13 Modular Iron Man suit with a style/details update to the overall aesthetic, but has also been directly referred to as its own Model 14 armor.

And now for some more comparisons:

with my Marvel Legends 80th Anniversary Hulk and Spider-Man Retro Card Series Rhino...

                                        ...with my Marvel Legends Ulik and Thing...

...with my Marvel Legends Venompool and Mister Hyde...

 ...with my 60th Anniversary Iron Spider and Modular Iron Man...

...can you imagine Mark 1 Iron Man bumping into Hulkbuster at the arcade ...?

And finally, Hulkbuster with my Marvel Legends Iron Man 3 Wave BAF Iron Monger, absolutely dwarfed by the former. The Marvel Legends has come a long way since it's relaunch in 2012- the figures are better than ever and there are more of them- well over 1,300 and counting. The character lineup is astounding, and they are bordering on import-level quality, with more accessories and extra hands/heads. I've written 158 posts about them here on the Super-DuperToybox in the last 14 years, and this won't likely be my last! Excelsior! 

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Super 7 Thundercats Deluxe Lion-O, Ultimate Mumm-Ra & Cheetara (Toy Versions)

 The animated Rankin/Bass show that ran from '85-'89 was just a little past my childhood as I moved into my teens, but I did catch a few episodes, or at least portions thereof. Regardless, I stumbled upon the new DX Deluxe Lion-O at Target recently and had hunted down a couple other Super 7 Thundercats figures, an Ultimates Series Mumm-Ra and Cheetara, both the "Toy Versions" styled after the original LJN figures. I never had any Thundercats toys in the late '80s, but did have some Dungeons and Dragons figures from a few years before. 

The new DX Deluxe Lion-O doesn't have all the extra accessories the Ultimates version did, but the $35.00 price tag, though inflated, was like $20.00 less. This version looks more like the Rankin/Bass cartoon, which I actually like. Fans say this figure is too light, but I have little to no nostalgia for the character, so I wasn't bothered.

Lion-O with McFarlane Witcher and Mattel Masterverse 40th Anniversary He-Man...

This super-saturated Cheetara was the "Toy Version" of the Ultimates Cheetara, so she came with several sets of hands and an extra head with an angry face. I picked up this figure and the Mumm-Ra from an online seller at a 20% discount- still overpriced, but I love the toy-etic aesthetic of this figure. Her articulation doesn't possess great range like Mattel or Hasbro figures, but she looks fun! 

Below, Cheetara with my Marvel Legends Tigra and Catra ...

You can get a big Super 7 Ultimates Mumm-Ra now at a discount, and I loved this "Toy Version"- so much so that I've contemplated picking up the regular version with the cape and pet bulldog! Mumm-Ra has a little better range of articulation the Cheetara and is a whoppin' big figure! He came with two head sculpts, several sets of hands, and two great weapons, and really reminds me of the '80s LJN Dungeons and Dragons figures.

And finally, Mumm-Rah with my NECA Warduke and Mattel Masterverse Battle Armor Skeletor...

I'd be interested in more DX Deluxe Series figures, particularly a Tygra and Panthro! While Super 7 makes beautiful Ultimates figures, the competitors are releasing $25.00 figures with better articulation and often times as many accessories. NECA has been giving Super 7 a run for their money in this regard. I think this is an attempt to cut into a lower price point, and they have my attention. I was delighted with my Mumm-Ra and Cheetara, but they were kind of expensive, even at a discount. Regardless, I love these figures and am having fun with them! 

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