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He hasn't gone up for pre-order anywhere in the U.S. as far as I know.Whatever happened with Mark Taylor Sketchbook He-Man?
We’ve seen the official images ages ago… was he up for preorder somewhere?
He shipped in the UK at least, I'm having to return one of mine because the primary headsculpt has the helmet glued on wrong (there's far too many QC issues in general now, and it's fucking not on with exclusives).
Ah that’s annoying about the helmet, but yeah I saw some Germans have him, too. I guess because he’s not an exclusive there.
He kinda disappeared from the discussion here in US, so I was wondering where we’re supposed to get him– or if I’ve missed something.I almost feel I preordered him,… maybe Target and he got quietly cancelled?!
Can’t keep up with all these exclusives.It seems they’re getting ready to release Sketchbook MEF, so it feels they missed a slot and might bring two sketchbook releases together.
Perhaps there was a shipment delay / snafu to the US w/ He-Man.
Whatever happened with Mark Taylor Sketchbook He-Man?
We’ve seen the official images ages ago… was he up for preorder somewhere?
He shipped in the UK at least, I'm having to return one of mine because the primary headsculpt has the helmet glued on wrong (there's far too many QC issues in general now, and it's fucking not on with exclusives).
Ah that’s annoying about the helmet, but yeah I saw some Germans have him, too. I guess because he’s not an exclusive there.
He kinda disappeared from the discussion here in US, so I was wondering where we’re supposed to get him– or if I’ve missed something.I almost feel I preordered him,… maybe Target and he got quietly cancelled?!
Can’t keep up with all these exclusives.It seems they’re getting ready to release Sketchbook MEF, so it feels they missed a slot and might bring two sketchbook releases together.
Perhaps there was a shipment delay / snafu to the US w/ He-Man.
We're still waiting on Stranger Things Hordak and the MV Despara wave so goodness knows what's going on...
Happy new year y'all.
I just wanna say it's been great joining this fandom.......
aaannndd.....here is my Origins collection as of now that I have accumulated since February, less than a year, aside from seven or eight figures I got in 2022. Bless BBTS sales and sites like eBay and Mercari.
Wanna thank you guys. I can always come here not just for discussion but figure recommendations.
I have the power. Dealing power.
@slycooperastroboy51 looking at you collection made me realize how many "hybrids" I have in my collection.
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@slycooperastroboy51 Happy New Year and congrats on an epic collection!
On the topic of No-Mini-Comics, with the new 200X “Origins”, with the 3rd wave I don’t really feel like preordering anything, since I’m not into this sub-series.
If there were mini-comics, I’d have an extra incentive to get at least one per wave. I might have gotten into it.
I have ordered Stratos and Evil-Lyn from the previous, two of my favorite characters.
I think the next one I’ll get is the giant Roboto. I want to see how he looks with the finished gears, his accessories,… But I already liked him as prototype.
The CC She-Ra and Swift Wind 2-Pack is still 30% off and still hasn't sold out. I hope this doesn't stop Mattel from making a Sorceress.
On the topic of No-Mini-Comics, with the new 200X “Origins”, with the 3rd wave I don’t really feel like preordering anything, since I’m not into this sub-series.
If there were mini-comics, I’d have an extra incentive to get at least one per wave. I might have gotten into it.
I have ordered Stratos and Evil-Lyn from the previous, two of my favorite characters.
I think the next one I’ll get is the giant Roboto. I want to see how he looks with the finished gears, his accessories,… But I already liked him as prototype.
I definitely would have gotten one from each wave if they had mini comics. Right now all I have is Evil-Lyn and Zodak (on pre-order). If they make a Teela on this new female body I'll get her too, for reason....
dat ass...
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On the topic of No-Mini-Comics, with the new 200X “Origins”, with the 3rd wave I don’t really feel like preordering anything, since I’m not into this sub-series.
If there were mini-comics, I’d have an extra incentive to get at least one per wave. I might have gotten into it.
I have ordered Stratos and Evil-Lyn from the previous, two of my favorite characters.
I think the next one I’ll get is the giant Roboto. I want to see how he looks with the finished gears, his accessories,… But I already liked him as prototype.
I honestly have an idea on how Mattel can still have mini-comics with the 200x figures while still keeping figure production costs the same. I suggest they have the figures come with QR codes you scan and get a new digital mini-comic to view on your phone. I know it ain't ideal, especially for some longtime franchise purists but maybe this way each character figure can have their own unique mini-comic with short story like back in the 80s rather than all of one wave share one mini-comic?
It's better than nothing.
A look at the rear packaging artwork for the Masters of the Universe: Origins "Cartoon Collection" (200X) SKELETOR, ZODAK and PRINCE ADAM action figures that we believe were illustrated by artist Wellinton Alves and colorist David Alonso. 🎨
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@slycooperastroboy51 I'll tell you when you're older.
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Just got Optimus He-Man and Starscream Scareglow. Both amazing figures....but from what we're hoping, this isn't just a four figure short fun collab. If it does it definitely won't be on the scale as Turtles but still be awesome nontheless.
Lowkey when I looked at the packaging, I thought I saw hints of more.
1. In the 2nd mini-comic after defeating Skel and Glow, I thought at first it was He-Man saying "For today, let's roll out." with MAA responding "Is it over?". turns out upon observing again, it's the other way around and there is not a comma in He-Man's sentence, but the fact that Scareglow escapes and He-Man clarifies "For today". I wonder where Glow escaped to?
2. At the back of Scareglow's packaging, I thought on the art among him causing havoc, I saw an arm of someone underneath him holding on turns out it's just a broken Horde Trooper arm. And just now I am literally realizing that he's taking out HORDE TROOPERS.
Funny that it took me three takes to realize that what I'm wanting has the possibility of being a reality.
Galvatron Hordak plsplsplsplspls One of the best Decepticon designs in my opinion and my favorite MOTU character hell f**king yeah I'll take five!
Shockwave Tri-Klops would also be kickass.
Though what's really disappointing is that in 2025, Transformers had TWO collabs with franchises I really love, but neither actually feature the characters of those franchises MEETING Transformers. They are not real or at least feel like real crossovers. What is the other? I'm not gonna say because if you've been on this forum long enough me simply mentioning it will cause unwanted debates.
Taking a closer look at the terrific cardback art for the Masters of the Universe: Origins "Cartoon Collection" (Filmation) KING RANDOR and QUEEN MARLENA figures by artist Gabriel Luque and courtesy of packaging designer Bruce Reyes.
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@slycooperastroboy51 I really like Starscream Scare Glow and Megatron Skeletor,
If people have expectations of transforming etc it’s a letdown, but just as an Origins figure, these are great. My favorites are the specifically new torsos. Starscream really reminds me of the old Action Masters.
I find the Autobit releases weaker but might still snatch them up if there is a sale. They are all a bit pricey.
@slycooperastroboy51 I really like Starscream Scare Glow and Megatron Skeletor,
If people have expectations of transforming etc it’s a letdown, but just as an Origins figure, these are great. My favorites are the specifically new torsos. Starscream really reminds me of the old Action Masters.
I find the Autobit releases weaker but might still snatch them up if there is a sale. They are all a bit pricey.
I think He-Man and Scareglow are my favorites then Skeletor and Man-at-Arms is my least favorite but I still really like all of them.
What i think is interesting is that the Decepticon armors are integrated into the figures and the Autobot armors are removable.
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@slycooperastroboy51 I really like Starscream Scare Glow and Megatron Skeletor,
If people have expectations of transforming etc it’s a letdown, but just as an Origins figure, these are great. My favorites are the specifically new torsos. Starscream really reminds me of the old Action Masters.
I find the Autobit releases weaker but might still snatch them up if there is a sale. They are all a bit pricey.
I think He-Man and Scareglow are my favorites then Skeletor and Man-at-Arms is my least favorite but I still really like all of them.
What i think is interesting is that the Decepticon armors are integrated into the figures and the Autobot armors are removable.
I think that’s why I don’t like the Autobots as much… I’m surprised you like Optimus so much. Great accessories, but I saw someone describe it as He-Man wearing a Halloween costume, which kinda is what I’m feeling.
The integrated torsos of the evils, I love that. I think how Meg’s cannon attaches is not good because of scuffing / bending those lower arms / fins. But his boxy armor I love!
@slycooperastroboy51 I really like Starscream Scare Glow and Megatron Skeletor,
If people have expectations of transforming etc it’s a letdown, but just as an Origins figure, these are great. My favorites are the specifically new torsos. Starscream really reminds me of the old Action Masters.
I find the Autobit releases weaker but might still snatch them up if there is a sale. They are all a bit pricey.
I think He-Man and Scareglow are my favorites then Skeletor and Man-at-Arms is my least favorite but I still really like all of them.
What i think is interesting is that the Decepticon armors are integrated into the figures and the Autobot armors are removable.
I think that’s why I don’t like the Autobots as much… I’m surprised you like Optimus so much. Great accessories, but I saw someone describe it as He-Man wearing a Halloween costume, which kinda is what I’m feeling.
The integrated torsos of the evils, I love that. I think how Meg’s cannon attaches is not good because of scuffing / bending those lower arms / fins. But his boxy armor I love!
Samurai used to wear masks to make them look like demons and/or monsters. Knight did the same kind of thing, and a lot of US military personnel like the skull masks. So wearing a "costume" is not that outrageous.
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Two MOUT drops this month one on this Friday that is this years first CG figure and one on the 28 and it's anyone’s guess what that is.
https://creations.mattel.com/pages/launch-calendar
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Maybe Eldor?
@durendal tomorrow is the Great Black Wizard.
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If I were to wager a guess, the 28th probably won't be Eldor. It isn't a CG exclusive and every one of the Preternia figures has been one so far.
My guess is either a vintage or Filmation character. I'm gonna guess either Origins Saurod, Blade, or Gwildor. With the new movie coming out I'm gonna guess we'll get the movie figs this year.