No MOTU 200X Style Figures In The MOTUC Line

by Jay Cochran
July 09, 2009
The folks at Mattel have released the following statement about their Masters of the Universe Classic line and the type of sculpting style you can expect to see through out the course of the line:

A lot of fans have been posting online wish lists and remarks about the style of MOTU Classics. While we did say in some recent Q & As that we will look at the 2002-2004 line for influence, I want to clear up any confusion about the look of the figure sculpts inthe Classics line.

The hyper detail 2002 look is has been "retired". You won't see any hyper stylized figures in the Classics line. But what you will see is figures from the 2002 series done in "Classics" style (such as King Grayskull). If a character had unique armor or weapons in the 2002 series, we will look at finding ways to bring that into the Classics line, but we won't, for example, be doing a "2002 Hordak" as we already included his 2002 staff with the current figure. 2002 Hordak and Classics Hordak is the same character, just sculpted in a different style.

The style behind the Classics line is that these are figures based on the look and feel of the original MOTU 1981-1987 line but with today's modern articualtion and detail. We will look at doing POP, NA and "200X" figures in the Classics line, but they will be done in the same style as other Classics figures, not in the hyper detail look of the 200X line.

We know there are a lot of fans of the 2002-2004 line out there. And one day we may go back and do a new line of figures in this style. But the Classics line is an all new line, unrelated to the look of the 2002 - 2004 line. We have some really great figures in the wings waiting to be shown off at SDCC. Although not every fan will get exactly what they want, their are some
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azrael23 - 2009-07-10 @ 7:18 am
Well I think that is the objective, to eventually get to those figures. Its not a question of if, but when

which means by the close of 09 and throughout 2010 we will start to see more unique figures/characters. It

certainly won't pale by the end of 2010 in comparison to the 200X line. that much is certain.

I hope you're right. I'm just kind of worried by a statement from Toy Fair that said something like, "MOTUC works for Mattel because they can reuse parts, so you won't see characters like Modulok." Which seems to imply we also won't see characters like the ones I named, not to mention guys like Whiplash, Two-Bad, Mekaneck, and Syclone. So if all of those characters are off the table, then I don't think this line will ever be on par with the 200X line.

But I'll definitely be happy if Mattel proves me wrong. And if they can somehow make a King Hiss figure that doesn't suck, they'll have my undying loyalty.

Well this may ease your concerns, I got this info from He-Man.org, answers from Toyguru

6. Since we were recently told that characters requiring more unique sculpting (such as Ram-Man, King Hiss or Two-Bad) will only happen if MOTUC is sold in retail stores, does this mean MOTUC will be moving to retail stores soon? If not, has Mattel considered offering those figures at a higher price in order to make them happen?

Do to the huge success MOTUC has become, we have been able to allocate more tooling for the line and will now look at adding more highly tooled figures in the future. We would like to see the line make it to retail, but it will not depend on a retail release for these characters. Teela and Battlecat are both 100% tools.

So we pretty much have only touched the surface. If the line is a continued success then I have no doubt we shall see the

ones you mentioned, especially if we're getting Battle Cat so early in the game.

Da Top Cat - 2009-07-10 @ 6:38 am
Well I think that is the objective, to eventually get to those figures. Its not a question of if, but when

which means by the close of 09 and throughout 2010 we will start to see more unique figures/characters. It

certainly won't pale by the end of 2010 in comparison to the 200X line. that much is certain.

I hope you're right. I'm just kind of worried by a statement from Toy Fair that said something like, "MOTUC works for Mattel because they can reuse parts, so you won't see characters like Modulok." Which seems to imply we also won't see characters like the ones I named, not to mention guys like Whiplash, Two-Bad, Mekaneck, and Syclone. So if all of those characters are off the table, then I don't think this line will ever be on par with the 200X line.

But I'll definitely be happy if Mattel proves me wrong. And if they can somehow make a King Hiss figure that doesn't suck, they'll have my undying loyalty.

azrael23 - 2009-07-10 @ 5:43 am

Well I think that is the objective, to eventually get to those figures. Its not a question of if, but when

which means by the close of 09 and throughout 2010 we will start to see more unique figures/characters. It

certainly won't pale by the end of 2010 in comparison to the 200X line. that much is certain.

Da Top Cat - 2009-07-10 @ 5:34 am

Eh, I don't care about the styling as long as they start making more unique figures. Teela is a step in the right direction, but we need guys like Kobra Khan and the Snakemen, Roboto, Leech and the rest of the Horde, Ram-Man, Buzz-Off, Man-E-Faces, etc.

Until we start getting figures like that, this line will continue to pale in comparison to both the original line and the 200X line.

Eric - 2009-07-10 @ 2:29 am
Lots of Orgers are surprised at this....i'm taking this as something we already knew.

This wasn't news to me, either.

In fact, I think Toyguru has already said all this stuff in the past. It's always been understood that they wouldn't be changing the sculpting style; all the figures would be "chunky" like the originals.

The Horsemen are doing a great job of incorporating the various lines and inspirations into one so far. I think they'll continue to do so with guys like Trap Jaw.

azrael23 - 2009-07-10 @ 2:16 am
I am fine with this with two exceptions: Trap Jaw and Beast Man. The MYP Trap Jaw's arm was better IMO than the original. I would want them at the very least to have a separate arm where it mirrors the MYP version. Second, Beast Man from the MYP line looked about the right size for his character. The Classics one is just too small for a beastial character. This announcement makes me wonder but not as worried about the possibility of a Keldor figure. All i want is just a Keldor head on Skelly's body. Others I do not see a problem with. Are these in the realm of possibility or am I gonna get a "NO, its the end of MYP now STFU" from every one?

I'm fine with the Beastman figure we got now. A MYP of both really wouldn't mesh well imo, not to mention Beastman from the original

toon wasn't a overly huge guy anyways. I surmise that they will make sure Trap-Jaws arm mesh with the overall aesthetics of the other

figures while still paying attention to detail, especially since his arm has so much notoriety and If they do Keldor he will logically resemble a

Classic Skeletor, I'm sure they will also alter the harness throw in a cape and even throw in some boots, so Keldor wouldn't be an issue.

Forcehunter - 2009-07-10 @ 1:50 am

I am fine with this with two exceptions: Trap Jaw and Beast Man. The MYP Trap Jaw's arm was better IMO than the original. I would want them at the very least to have a separate arm where it mirrors the MYP version. Second, Beast Man from the MYP line looked about the right size for his character. The Classics one is just too small for a beastial character. This announcement makes me wonder but not as worried about the possibility of a Keldor figure. All i want is just a Keldor head on Skelly's body. Others I do not see a problem with. Are these in the realm of possibility or am I gonna get a "NO, its the end of MYP now STFU" from every one?

Starscream49 - 2009-07-10 @ 1:20 am

Im totally ok with this. Look at webstor, he is classic but has the 200x back style.

Opticon - 2009-07-10 @ 1:06 am

Excuse me, but how did anyone think we were gonna get 200x figures in this line? I thought it was clear from the beginning that the most we'd get were 200X elements done in the classics style.

Lots of Orgers are surprised at this....i'm taking this as something we already knew.

BigBot84 - 2009-07-09 @ 11:28 pm

So basically, if it happens it just won't have the "Classics" name. That's what I'm taking from it, not that it's impossible.

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