Masters of the Universe Classics

[Eamon]

Wicked pics zerogouki! Scorpio is a proper female figure that looks like a MOTU I think.

Here's a quick Battle Lion pic.

 

[Kuzeh]

So... Matty puts resources into yet another set of failed bases...

https://www.facebook.com/notes/matt...n-motuc-production-upgrades/10152241366563401

Mattycollector Wall Stands and updates on MOTUC production upgrades
June 2, 2014 at 2:44pm


Toy Fans,

Hey everyone! We’re deep into prep on SDCC, among many other great projects, but I wanted to pop in and give a quick update on many of the requests and suggestions we’ve had online and at recent cons.

We’ve always said we are committed to putting out the best product possible and as many customers know, we are often challenged by things like rising materials and labor costs, as well as standardized safety and logistical regulations that govern the toy industry and all Mattel products. That being said, wanted to provide the most up-to-date info on a few ongoing challenges that design has really stepped up to, in order to continue improving and evolving our offerings. One thing to keep in mind is that changes in the toy industry are not as overnight as other mediums like TV or comics. It can take 12-24 months to go from “suggestion” to product. So please, as always, bear with us. We are committed to continuing to improve our toys, but we must do so within the framework of the toy industry and the logistics and regulations that come with that. All of this means change does take some time.

1: We’ve looked into some of the regulations and safety issues regarding pop joints used on figures like Modulok and Extendar and it looks like hopefully when and if we get to the next figure to use this feature (like Multi-bot, for example) that we’ll be able to add in a mid-waist pop joint to separate the torso from the crotch section. Nothing in stone yet and we are not actively working on this figure yet, but we have been investigating what can be done once we get to him to try and get this feature included.

2: We are constantly looking into way of improving the female lower torso/crotch piece to get closer to a trim fit on the tunic (like Marlena had), as well as ensure the legs are positioned well using parts like Octavia had. The update is we have come up with some new ideas to get closer to this look fans are asking for (while still following safety and logistic guidelines that regulate this stuff!) and you will start to see this on figures in Q2 of 2015 (assuming we get to a 2015 line, which of course we hope we can!). We know this is still awhile off, but it takes times to develop new parts and procedures within the regulations and logistics of the toy industry. Hopefully updates are coming, but the soonest you will see this type of update to females is Q2 of next year.

3: We have also extensively looked into the bulky nature of some of the armor and do have a few ideas on how to get this to snap on tighter as well. But in the same vein as the previous two points, this does take time and the earliest you will see changes to the way armor snaps on is also early 2015.

4: Many fans have asked about a more robotic/animated looking head for Etheria Invasion Hordak (available first at SDCC this year!). We are of course open to something like this, but as noted above, it takes 12-24 months to go from “request” to seeing something potentially happen. So to manage expectations, the earliest you might see something like this is Q1 2016.


I know these aren’t overnight fixes, but I do want fans to know we are committed to continuing to explore all options that are available to us. We couldn’t be more excited for the rest of 2014 and if you like 2014, you will just love our 2015 line. More info about 2015 sub sign-ups will be posted in the next few weeks as we start the road to SDCC and Mattypalooza. We can’t wait to show you our latest offerings. We couldn’t be more proud and always thank you, the loyal fan and MOTU customer, for supporting this line. We could not make it happen without you!

And finally, check out the upcoming Wall mounted display stands from Mattycollector.com! These will be out in July and are reconfigurable for 3 ¾”, 6” and 12” figures. You get two in a pack with a total of 6 reconfigurable bases and two background graphics (yellow burst and green brick). They go on sale in July! Price is $25.00 for the set. Yet another cool way to display your toys as we all slowly run out of desk space!

Scott “Toy Guru” Neitlich

All new reconfigurable wall mounted figure stand. On sale for $25.00 in July, only on Mattycollector.com

 

[teemu]

what junk! but in the meantime...Stridor,Ninjor,Dragstor still sit not trademarked....way to go Mattel

 

[zerogouki]

Thanks Eamon!

Battle Lion looks great, too. He's next on my list....

 

[Eamon]

I really dig Battle Lion but the lads here were right about the saddle. The main should've allowed for the saddle to move more forward there.

 

[dedguy]

I want a pink one.

 

[Kuzeh]

Some people asked me to update my "Jump the LandShark" meme... here you go guys!!

 

[Zodach]

That's awesome Kuzeh!

 

[Frank]

No amount of chlorine is going to sterilize that floating turd.

 

[Hellion]

I still think the worst aspect of Spector is that symbol on his chest, it makes no sense at all.

 

[Kuzeh]

That's easily fixed!!

 

[teemu]

I still think the worst aspect of Spector is that symbol on his chest, it makes no sense at all.

nope it doesn't...but when has Toyguru's input made much any sense? He makes what He Wants! who cares what the buyers want...like Stridor,Land Shark,Battle Ram,Snake Mountain etc

 

[lerath666]

... just going to toss this out there about spector.

In recent years the Black Spade has become a symbol associated with Black supremacy and/or sexual domination.

And now you might know just as much about TG's Bedroom preferences as many of you know about Tim Burton's thanks to Batman Returns.

 

[dedguy]

He always had a kind of Royal Flush Gang look to me. His mask kinda fits with that theme as well but then there's all sorts of other crap in the design and the name that doesn't. It looks like what it is. Something designed by someone who doesn't know anything about design and just tossed a bunch of random crap they liked together.

 

[Eamon]

"Spade" was the slang for a brutha in the 70's in the UK and Ireland. Those of you who have seen Withnail and I (which i am guessing few if any of you have) would be familiar with it. I've never heard it used for black supremacy and/or sexual domination.

The spade is a symbol of nobility, military, a sword, a spear head, a leaf or your own intellect, depending on the era and the nationality.

 

[teemu]

Tung Lashor is looking more and more this year's Snakeman....Trademark set to be registered in 30 days...just in time for SDCC

Sssqueeze still sits in Limbo (final refusal)

Ninjor,Dragstor,Angella,Saurod,Blast Attak,Angella,Sagitar,Stridor,Peekablue,Perfuma,Huntara,Lizard Man,Evil Seed ALL still not trademarked....willing to bet Mattel is waiting
to see if the 2015 sub goes through before TMing anything else

TRADEMARKED and coming

Gwildor- December
Enarrow (Bow's horse arrow) registered officially 6/3 (4th quarter beast)
Spinnerella
Granita $30 (female Stone Warrior)
Mermista- $35 "Vintage figure" Holiday item
Dylamug
Multi-bot
Lodar (travel)
Despara (could be the Subscription ex figure)

 

[JonWes]

I would be surprised if it wasn't Tung Lashor.
I still can't quite get believe "Enarrow" is going to be the name (I mean, I believe it, I just can't believe it ) but just like Double Trouble, it'll be Arrow to me.

 

[Hellion]

I picture society being too politically correct for a character like Blast-Attack now, unless they alter his powers.
All I wanted out of the 2002 line was Dragstor and I never got him, now its STILL up in the air! Unless every character that once had its own figure gets a new version I will consider this line incomplete.

 

[Eamon]

I picture society being too politically correct for a character like Blast-Attack now, unless they alter his powers.
All I wanted out of the 2002 line was Dragstor and I never got him, now its STILL up in the air! Unless every character that once had its own figure gets a new version I will consider this line incomplete.

Even if his arms and legs blew off, I still think that might be a stretch dude. He splits in half and assumedly hops to attack foes after their initial surprise of seeing a dude split half.

 

[Kuzeh]

https://youtu.be/zTuERodRK5c