Watched masters of the universe last week. Absolutely loved it still. The music had no business being that good Skeletor still is unmatched in pure camp and joy. Frank was just too fantastic Actually had a surprisingly heartfelt feel to it
You're so right Terry, the score by Bill Conti is outstanding Imagine if this film was a hit and subsequently had successful sequels, the score's main theme would be so recognizable worldwide and iconic I believe, up there with scores like Superman, Predator, Star Wars and more! So, so good.
Yeah. Anyone shitting on it really has no clue. Given the circumstances, the time, the budget available it really was awesome what we got. They made it somewhat more realistic and gritty and the movie does hold up. Just imagine if the look would have been like in the cartoon. That would have been a desaster.
great review, Maybe just me but I love the Masterverse line, I sold my Super7 He-man and Skeletor soon as I got the Masterverse versions. really hope they do more movie figs and keep the line going with the "New Eternia" stuff
Great video, and I also agree with the Masterverse version being the slight superior of the two. What really makes it my personal favorite is the price point and availability. I'll be buying it as soon as I find at Target.
Let's hope! A Masterverse God Skeletor would be terrific. I am also hoping this subline goes even further and gives us 1987 movie characters never made into figures before like Evil-Lyn and Beastman. It would be fun!
@@foreterniaofficial pft forget them. The true star was PIG-BOY! And seeing as how he was in Revelation as well it's time for the lil oinker to finally make it to our figure shelves. :D (but yes to evil-lyn, beast man and others too. :P )
@@foreterniaofficial I’m looking over my skeletor and I have a metallic sheen on the pants. Not sure if it’s all over the body but I see it on the exposed parts. Just letting you know. Great video. 😊
Screen-accuracy means very little to me. Both toys capture the sense-memory for me of being a small child seeing this movie in 1987, and screaming "I HAVE THE POWER!" at the top of my lungs into the cold night's air as I and my family left the theater. But the Masterverse version is probably a little easier on the wallet. And has a TON of kitbash-potential. "I must possess ALL... or I possess NOTHING!"
Yeah I think they both have pros and cons (I'd argue the Super 7 figure's face is 'better' cos it's sharper and more detailed but that could be since it's trying to represent the concept art and not so much the final make up) the Masterverse for me wins in overall appearance, plus size, articulation, affordability, availability (since it's sold more as a toy for general play rather than the Super 7's more 'adult collector' focus) and obviously goes well with all my other Masterverse figures. It's certainly a much more successful attempt than the He-Man figure was.
Nice assessment! And you can say that again buddy in regards to affordability! (at least for now) It will be interesting to see what the Masterverse Skeletor figure will go for on the collector secondary market years from now.
Very fun video! I hadn't noticed the major flaw on the Havoc Staff until this video. I checked mine and sure enough it has the same flaw. Now I can't unsee it so thanks a lot. lol
So glad you liked it, thanks! With the Frank Langella Skeletor being a favorite of mine too, I'm hoping they bring Frank back in Revolution to voice a character in the vein of Allan Oppenheimer doing Moss Man. I'm not certain at age 85 Frank would be interested, but here's to hoping!
Whoohoo I had my money on Masterverse as well. Both are great looking figures. Another excellent review brother! You really nailed all the comparison points. I think another reason for the more colorful aspects of Masterverse 87 Skeletor is possibly for it to be more “toyetic” since it was made by Mattel. Amongst all the other colorful MOTU characters he would definitely stand out all in black but that’s just a guess.
Thanks buddy, always appreciated! Hmm, that's a good observation. Perhaps "toyetic" is what they were aiming for. I wish we would get a little behind-the-scenes video on each figure they release like we did for King Grayskull and 40th He-Man. Perhaps it could help us appreciate some things that are maybe currently perceived as controversial design decisions!
@@foreterniaofficial wasn't their excuse for the He-Man figure about being more toy-like or something along those lines? I dunno. Either way I like this Skeletor and he'll only require minor tweaks (such as a black wash across the 'pink' and the cosmic key and maybe his skull to bring out the details more too) whereas He-Man's likely getting a new head from HordakMX. :P
@@foreterniaofficial The QC on these movie figures seems pretty low. My He-Man had enough defects (paint, chips, etc.) that I returned it. I was luckily enough to find a store that had one in stock to repurchase.
The Super7 isn't meant to be a film accurate figure, it was based on the artwork and design concepts so, it will be accurate to those drawings and not the film. That is the sneaky wat Super7 got around likeness rights etc. Great video.
Yep! I actually mentioned that in the beginning of the video. I don't quite get how Mattel gets around that same licensing requirement though. But alas, both are trying to appeal to us consumers who want a Frank Langella Skeletor on our shelves. 🙂 Thanks for leaving such a nice comment!
I don't like soft good on action figures. I prefer the chunkier look of Classics over Masterverse that are a bit thinner and lankier to accommodate the double joint articulation. I also don't like how the hood hangs on the Masterverse figure. Sticks up too much at the side. So I'll stick with my Classics version.
Do you know how much they were when they were originally released? Got the Masterverse, as I don't want to pay 200, but still somehow would like to get those too.
Watched masters of the universe last week. Absolutely loved it still.
The music had no business being that good
Skeletor still is unmatched in pure camp and joy. Frank was just too fantastic
Actually had a surprisingly heartfelt feel to it
You're so right Terry, the score by Bill Conti is outstanding Imagine if this film was a hit and subsequently had successful sequels, the score's main theme would be so recognizable worldwide and iconic I believe, up there with scores like Superman, Predator, Star Wars and more! So, so good.
Yeah. Anyone shitting on it really has no clue. Given the circumstances, the time, the budget available it really was awesome what we got. They made it somewhat more realistic and gritty and the movie does hold up. Just imagine if the look would have been like in the cartoon. That would have been a desaster.
Don’t forget that the sword for Despot falls out of his hands. While the Masterverse figure can hold his very tightly. 👍
That's a good point! Thanks for sharing that!
This war can only be fought with snot wars like as I addressed earlier
GREATEST costume EVER!! Mr. Langellas acting was great too!! I wish marvel would use this for Dr Doom!
great review, Maybe just me but I love the Masterverse line, I sold my Super7 He-man and Skeletor soon as I got the Masterverse versions. really hope they do more movie figs and keep the line going with the "New Eternia" stuff
Thanks so much! And I really hope they do more movie figures too. It's been too long without a movie Evil-Lyn! 🙂
Great video, and I also agree with the Masterverse version being the slight superior of the two. What really makes it my personal favorite is the price point and availability. I'll be buying it as soon as I find at Target.
Oh yeah, definitely can't beat that Masterverse point for sure. Thanks for watching and the nice comment!
I agree. I like both figures, but, for me, the Masterverse face looks better.
I'm hoping Mondo can do a 12 inch one day. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I just bought the masterverse version today im thinking about getting the super 7 also
I wonder if there going to make skeletor when he becomes all powerful in the 1987 movie
Let's hope! A Masterverse God Skeletor would be terrific. I am also hoping this subline goes even further and gives us 1987 movie characters never made into figures before like Evil-Lyn and Beastman. It would be fun!
@@foreterniaofficial pft forget them. The true star was PIG-BOY! And seeing as how he was in Revelation as well it's time for the lil oinker to finally make it to our figure shelves. :D
(but yes to evil-lyn, beast man and others too. :P )
@@foreterniaofficial I’m looking over my skeletor and I have a metallic sheen on the pants. Not sure if it’s all over the body but I see it on the exposed parts. Just letting you know. Great video. 😊
They are both good but I prefer the Super7 version.
I totally get that! The Super7 is such a well crafted figure and definitely a favorite of mine. Thanks for watching!
Another awesome video, great job 👌
Thanks dredd! Really appreciate it!
Screen-accuracy means very little to me. Both toys capture the sense-memory for me of being a small child seeing this movie in 1987, and screaming "I HAVE THE POWER!" at the top of my lungs into the cold night's air as I and my family left the theater.
But the Masterverse version is probably a little easier on the wallet. And has a TON of kitbash-potential.
"I must possess ALL... or I possess NOTHING!"
A lot easier on the wallet, for sure! Dark Despot commands $90 loose!
@@foreterniaofficial HOLY FISH-PASTE! That is WAY too rich for my blood!
Why does no one try a head swap??
This is great! Thanks for showing us, can’t wait until my Mastersverse one turns up
Appreciate that very much and thanks for watching! Hopefully you will get yours soon!
Yeah I think they both have pros and cons (I'd argue the Super 7 figure's face is 'better' cos it's sharper and more detailed but that could be since it's trying to represent the concept art and not so much the final make up) the Masterverse for me wins in overall appearance, plus size, articulation, affordability, availability (since it's sold more as a toy for general play rather than the Super 7's more 'adult collector' focus) and obviously goes well with all my other Masterverse figures.
It's certainly a much more successful attempt than the He-Man figure was.
Nice assessment! And you can say that again buddy in regards to affordability! (at least for now) It will be interesting to see what the Masterverse Skeletor figure will go for on the collector secondary market years from now.
Very fun video! I hadn't noticed the major flaw on the Havoc Staff until this video. I checked mine and sure enough it has the same flaw. Now I can't unsee it so thanks a lot. lol
Aww, sorry about! 😄 But I am glad you still liked the video. Thanks!
@@foreterniaofficial 😂
My favorite Skeletor! Figure looks good and great video!
So glad you liked it, thanks! With the Frank Langella Skeletor being a favorite of mine too, I'm hoping they bring Frank back in Revolution to voice a character in the vein of Allan Oppenheimer doing Moss Man. I'm not certain at age 85 Frank would be interested, but here's to hoping!
Whoohoo I had my money on Masterverse as well. Both are great looking figures. Another excellent review brother! You really nailed all the comparison points. I think another reason for the more colorful aspects of Masterverse 87 Skeletor is possibly for it to be more “toyetic” since it was made by Mattel. Amongst all the other colorful MOTU characters he would definitely stand out all in black but that’s just a guess.
Thanks buddy, always appreciated! Hmm, that's a good observation. Perhaps "toyetic" is what they were aiming for. I wish we would get a little behind-the-scenes video on each figure they release like we did for King Grayskull and 40th He-Man. Perhaps it could help us appreciate some things that are maybe currently perceived as controversial design decisions!
@@foreterniaofficial wasn't their excuse for the He-Man figure about being more toy-like or something along those lines? I dunno. Either way I like this Skeletor and he'll only require minor tweaks (such as a black wash across the 'pink' and the cosmic key and maybe his skull to bring out the details more too) whereas He-Man's likely getting a new head from HordakMX. :P
@@carn9507 Mattel said (paraphrasing) the figure was (for undisclosed reasons) reimagined, a classic He-Man wearing movie inspired armor and weapons.
This was fun! Do u plan on doing more?
So glad to hear you liked it, Lia. Yes, if people end up really liking it, I'll absolutely do more. 🙂
Very nice figure fight. Congrats to Skeletor ;)
Haha, thanks so much for watching! 😄
It looks like you got a defective havoc staff. My Masterverse staff looks fine. Great video!
Wow, really? Thanks so much for watching and sharing that! It's good to know!
@@foreterniaofficial The QC on these movie figures seems pretty low. My He-Man had enough defects (paint, chips, etc.) that I returned it. I was luckily enough to find a store that had one in stock to repurchase.
I love them both 💗
I'm there right with you! 🙂👍
Awesome comparison !!! I was about to do mine in french of course. I talk to Gary Goddard and he also confirms the colors.
Aw, thanks so much for the nice words! And great job confirming with Gary Goddard!
The Super7 isn't meant to be a film accurate figure, it was based on the artwork and design concepts so, it will be accurate to those drawings and not the film. That is the sneaky wat Super7 got around likeness rights etc. Great video.
Yep! I actually mentioned that in the beginning of the video. I don't quite get how Mattel gets around that same licensing requirement though. But alas, both are trying to appeal to us consumers who want a Frank Langella Skeletor on our shelves. 🙂 Thanks for leaving such a nice comment!
@@foreterniaofficial your video is great. I appreciate your enthusiasm for both figs but you’re fair and who can ask for more than that?
I don't like soft good on action figures. I prefer the chunkier look of Classics over Masterverse that are a bit thinner and lankier to accommodate the double joint articulation. I also don't like how the hood hangs on the Masterverse figure. Sticks up too much at the side. So I'll stick with my Classics version.
Dark Despot is an excellent figure!
Dark Despot rulez
He does! He may not be more movie accurate in spots, but boy is that one fantastic figure! 👏
can you do a comparison between rebel leader he man and masterverse movie he man?
easy win for Classics
Well, one is like $200 and the other is $35, so that makes my decision lol.
That's one way to look at it.😄
Do you know how much they were when they were originally released? Got the Masterverse, as I don't want to pay 200, but still somehow would like to get those too.
This is ridiculuos. The Dark Despot Skeletor is soooo much better.
This was just a comparison in regards to screen accuracy. 🙂👍 Dark Despot is an outstanding figure though. So good. Thanks for watching!