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The latest MOTU crossover “Masters of the Universe x Transformers” was just announced today at the San Diego International Comic-Con, while simultaneously making its first two figures available to order right now!
Yes, the MEGATRON ARMOR SKELETOR and BUMBLEBEE ARMOR MAN-AT-ARMS are both available for pre-order at the Mattel Creations website as you read this. Wow!
Here are the details:
Masters of the Universe x Transformers Megatron Armor Skeletor Action Figure
Skeletor adorns the Megatron Battle Armor in this Masters of the Universe x Transformers mashup that will have the citizens of Eternia shaking in their boots. Two of the biggest companies creating action figures have joined forces to bring you this creation, featuring the blue-skinned sorcerer wearing the armor of the Decepticon leader.
But the bad news for the good guys doesn’t stop there. Skeletor is also armed with a sword, a mace, and a cannon to take deadly aim at Castle Grayskull.
- Masters of the Universe® x Transformers™ Megatron™ Armor Skeletor® Action Figure
- Origins scale figure is 5.5 inches tall, with 16 points of articulation
- Accessories include a sword, mace, and cannon barrel
- Comes with a mini-comic that extends the story of this villainous collaboration
- Features window box packaging suitable for display
Colors and decorations may vary. Purchase limits subject to change at the sole discretion of Mattel. From July 25, 2025, at 1:00pm PT through July 26, 2025, at 12:59pm PT, only Club Grayskull members can buy this item at MattelCreations.com, while supplies last. During this member shopping window, this item may also be available at Target.
Masters of the Universe x Transformers Bumblebee Armor Man-At-Arms Action Figure
Man-At-Arms has a new secret weapon in the battle for Eternia: Transformers battle armor from the one and only Bumblebee. Two of the biggest companies creating action figures have joined forces to bring you the Masters of the Universe x Transformers Bumblebee Armor Man-At-Arms Action Figure.
The unlikely pairing arrives with incredible details, including four pieces of removable armor. Of course, the Royal Guard leader has also been supplied with accessories befitting his role as weapons master and combat instructor.
- Masters of the Universe® x Transformers™ Bumblebee™ Armor Man-At-Arms® Action Figure
- Origins scale figure is 5.5 inches tall, with 16 points of articulation
- Features removable armor including a visor and shoulder, wrist, and leg pieces
- Accessories include a sword, a shield, mace, and blaster
- Comes with a mini-comic that extends the story of this heroic collaboration
- Features window box packaging suitable for display
Colors and decorations may vary. Purchase limits subject to change at the sole discretion of Mattel. From July 25, 2025, at 1:00pm PT through July 26, 2025, at 12:59pm PT, only Club Grayskull members can buy this item at MattelCreations.com, while supplies last. During this member shopping window, this item may also be available at Target.
The price is $33.00 U.S. each.
If you are interested, head on over to the Mattel Creations website to order! (No affiliation)
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Getting a Transformers crossover before Two-Bad is crazy. That dude is never coming out at this rate
A bit weak but I get where they’re coming from, with the tradition of giving our protagonists special armors, like Battle Armor, Snake Armor etc
I suppose transforming vehicles will come from Hasbro. That should be a bit more impressive.
I like MAA’s accessories but the figure is a bit boring to me. Skeletor’s chunkier armor is kinda fun, he looks good in package… I ordered him.
I really hope we get an Optimus Prime Armor He-Man and another bad guy from Mattel. If Hasbro is doing something an Origins scale Lio Convoy as Battle Cat, and a Panthor repaint.
Here’s Lio convoy’s most resent US figure.
@smitty-81 Ah yeah, that one. Forgot about it! I’m very curious what Hasbro does. It would be so cool if it’s Origins scale, not just a random size.
I liked that the Megatron armor is a bit box-y, that’s very Transformers for me. Hope whatever else Mattel does, it follows that direction. It also sets it apart from other various armors we’ve had in MOTU.
@cosmic I definitely want a Prime Armor He-Man and another Decepticon Armor Evil Warrior, then if Hasbro just up-scaled Lio Convoy and Tigatron, then made them into Battle Cat and Panthor, maybe turn Tigatron into Megatron… IDK it seems obvious… to me.
@smitty-81 I have read some replies on the toyark-affiliated TF forum, pretty mixed the response, just like here.
But that one guy who said he can do it better, and literally painted Transformers figures in MOTU colors– we basically got the same just flipped – these are Masters, “painted” In Transformers gear. But I totally get that people are disappointed or confused.
Some say these may reference the old Pretenders figures, but the connection isn’t clear.
A small robot (even non transforming) may have helped. But they may not have the right to do that.
I think what holds this back a bit is that the corporations don’t really collaborate– it’s not like their design teams meet and workshop these till it works, a true merging of worlds.
Even DC – Marvel Crossover Comics have usually one book produced by Marvel, one book by DC. Not a jointly produced comic. Just the way it is with this stuff.
Maybe Turtles and TCats are closer in spirit to Masters, while TF is a more unique product. Let’s see if Hasbro follows up.
@cosmic I’m a member over there. I made the observation that these are like inside out Pretenders.
Transformers Pretenders were transformers with an organic shell that they wore around their robot body.These are organic characters from Masters of the Universe with Transformers armor. The biggest distinction between these two, is that for Masters of the Universe, the armor seems to still be a completely sentient transformer.
@smitty-81 I had a couple simple Pretenders back in the day, (was fascinated with the over-the-top Mega- and Ultra-Pretenders. Shame they are so expensive now 😅). I could never decide if shell and inner not were separate sentient beings lol
I’m definitely curious about the comic, always a big reason to get these things. Do you think it’s two different ones? I assumed both have the same, and maybe a second wave has a different one.
Kinda suprised they went with Bumblebee – MAA instead of Brawn 🙂
They wanted famous characters, same reason we always get MAA, Teela, Skeletor,… for everything.
@cosmic Somewhere in their HQ is probably someone with numbers that says it will sell to someone. Did not really matter either way for me that much. I like both franchises; I even do think something cool could be done with some kind of crossover. But for me this is not it.
An Autobot Windraider vs a Decepticon Roton on the other hand… my finances are kinda relieved they did not went that route 😓 😆
@lurker-man I think what you describe is something that Mattel can’t do (for resources reasons or rights-wise), but Hasbro will do it if this deal goes both ways. I would like it, if it looks cool!
@cosmic I mean they already are compatible by accident with some bots when they where not even trying 😛
Nice 😎