Castle Grayskull Playset Review | Masters of the Universe Origins
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
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I just got mine today (Austria) and I have to say, I'm really happy with it. I never owned the original castle, since my parents didn't have the money, so now as an adult, with the Origins line I am finally able to fulfill my childhood dream of owning all the figures, vehicles and playsets I couldn't have back then.
Mattel really does a fantastic job of invoking the retro feel with this line, while making some updates in engineering and design.
It's my favorite toyline at the moment for nostalgia alone.
Is bei euch a sho kema, bei uns auch die Tage (über Smyth)..:)..find die neue Burg klasse..Congratulations
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Hatte das Glück auch noch eine zu ergattern! Der Preis ist echt ein Hammer! Zusammen mit dem Land Shark zahlte ich 120 Euro. Unter Super 7 hätte die Burg alleine locker 200 Euro gekostet.
My father bought me this back in the day I wrecked it playing hard as a kid wish I kept it in mint
The artwork is so good I wish there a poster for it.
Me too. I love the artwork for MOTU.
they better not cut this line short! i want snake mountain to come out also
I want snake mountain and also a eternia
@@terrigarcia7624 you mean an origins version of snake mountain?
They didn't cut the line short lol
It’s interesting how the new one takes design cues from both the classics version and the vintage version
If you think about it, this casle greyskull looks more FILMATION than any other castle we've gotten. As a kid that's what i wanted!!
Dwight Jr.
That's good for me be happy come to my house New Castle Grayskul love Dwight Jr 😊
So true. I agree.
True. Actually isn’t it crazy like as kids all we wanted were cartoon accurate toys and we never got them until now?
@@handznet It's the kids like us that grew up and made them for our kids so they didn't have to go without it lol
Best playset ever!!! I still remember the original from when I was a kid... :D great memories... I got it on christmas 1989..
I’m so pumped to get this thing, even though I initially planned on passing. The MOTUC version is a masterpiece, but this is Great looking Toy!
Plastic these days is just different from decades ago, Star Wars vehicles feel very lightweight today compared to the vintage ones. Good review, I cannot wait to get this playset and “play” with it. The Classics one was more of a showpiece.
The stuff that causes me the most concern is the swirly/glittery plastic Hasbro uses in its figures. Especially in expensive Transformers figures.
It's true. Plastic from the 80's was more durable and glossy. Plastic today is different with the absence of particular chemicals and is mainly recycled. It's also thinner.
@@marcelpatel9017 Lot of that old plastic is becoming brittle and moldy. Look at those Kenner figures.
Man, poor Skeletor. He falls through the trap door and just looks dead. Lying facedown just waiting for it all to end.
It's a hard sticker he hit
Skeletor: Oooofff.
Skeletor is feeling like such a poopy with all of them hungry monsters from the dungeon being so attached to him.
If his face wasn’t messed up already
I prefer the symmetry of this version because it's more like the Filmation castle. The interiors are a big improvement with the extended platforms and wider ladder. I don't know if it's worth $75 to me, but it is a great Castle Grayskull.
here in australia its over $200 but i love it
@@DracoVimes Bought mine for $71,50 in Croatia. You got ripped off.
Fun fact: you can re-attach the banners in other places. There's multiple clips for them on both floors.
Also the fist from the training device can hold any of the warrior's weapons
Sapee!!
I like that this one has an actual bar-style hinge with a metal rod that keeps the 2 halves together. The vintage castle was just some molded plastic hinges that clipped in place and would come apart all the time when you tried to fold it up.
When I was a kid I use to hang the figures from the trap door.
Perhaps they’ll release the space suit as a figure with a Marlena Glenn head swap. The castle does give me Filmation vibes. I like it a whole lot more than I thought I would! Like the Sorceress figure: “He-Maaaaan come to Grayskuuuuuuullll”...
They did and it's expensive as hell
It’s the thing collectors and scalpers are fighting over... Castle Grayskull!
i will buy it. and pixel dan's book, too.
Same
This Castle Grayskull is pretty AWESOME! What a great blend between the original and the Classics. The only thing that sucks is the timing. If I wasn't trying to go all in with Thundercats Classics I would be all over this. I am fortunate enough to have the Classics Castle Grayskull. Enjoy collectors. This thig is pretty amazing. I do have to say it really was fantastic to go to my local Walmart and see Masters of the Universe Origins figures on the pegs in the toy section. These toys have so much presences. Enjoy everyone. If you missed out before, now is your chance because it looks like Mattel is really committed to this Origins line. Again, thanks for the review.
I'm 52 and my son has just ordered me one, I'm sooo excited. My brother had one when we were kids and I was kind of jealous. Now I have my own.
Awesome review Dan and seeing them side by side the Origins Castle gives off that filmation Castle Grayskull and our vintage one is more like the mini comics feel
Just found this video. Thanks for comparing all 4 versions of the Castle. I had the original as a kid, then 200X ( never took it out of the package). Unfortunately I had to sell them both several years ago, but I am glad that kids and Collectors have a new one to look forward to.
Outstanding video! Thank you for being so thorough and descriptive. I've got mine pre-ordered through ebay. My family of figures are looking forward to their new (old) home!
Tremendous review! Thanks, Dan!
Great review, and I just pre-ordered your book can't wait to check that out
Great video review 👏😎 this was such an excellent side by side comparison. Definitely wanting to pick this new playset up. Thanks for the walkthrough 👍
I just got this today merry Christmas pixel Dan
Great review, Dan. Thank you! I'll definitely be picking this up for my kids, if/when I see it in stores.
I am going to be honest. The old castle looks really bad in comparison. The paintjob makes the original look like burned down and the sculpt is quite… sloppy. I think the new one is how it always should look. Big upgrade.
Enjoyed it, Dan! I think your excitement for the brand really comes through the screen. We’ll keep watching! Cheers!
Awesome review Dan as always
The CASTLE looks great. I love the SORCERESS-figure.
PowerCon 2021...Your Space Suit is COMING!!!
Man I love the art that’s what always got me as kid even with Transformers and GI Joe they use to the box art so well
I just happened to hop the Walmart site this morning and was able to order one, I'm so excited!
I jst stumbled across this video and it brought back so many memories! I used to have the original when I was a kid
I just recently put a pre order in for this. I can't wait!
Nice video. It's good to see all the new features. I definitely like it having foot pegs, as figures falling over is such a pain! I too am looking forward to seeing the space suit as a figure & you can bet it'll be labelled as "deluxe" with an extra head. Glad to see the vintage weapon's rack I sent you getting some screen time. Take care!
Great indepth review. This is a must!
Great review, thanks!
Finally tracked one down at a good price, arriving in the mail today. So excited!!
This is what a review should look like!
Perfect as usual !!! Cheers from France
Just opened the box today I bought it 3 weeks ago I spend an hour playing with the features I never saw the original version.
A friend of mine bought it for 75$ a year ago when it came out I got mine for 53$ in a clearance store
(Saw battle cat and armor he man pack for 28$ there) and other Motu stuff
In all its a very nice playset love the features in it all I need now is room to put it and more figs to put around.
Very interesting video you did love the comparison you did with the other castles it sure gave me more knowledge about what they did for the castle.
Got This on preorder. Great memories
great vid like always dude!! the shape of the plastic around the dungeon grate looks like they could make a future add on of a 3d grate with all the monsters to place on top of the sticker one.
Cool review dan
Finally got mine, after a very long wait.
I just bought this and It is the best thing in my collection. I've been wanting this when I first saw he man back in 2005.
good job PDanny! I have my original, the 200x, the classics castle and am still excited for this new origins for what it is to it's own line ( i dig the door on this a lot). I will be running a very basic grey/black wash over the outside and completing the brown wood accents to match the back of this box as exact as I can, without going in any extreme direction. Looking for the length and width of that dungeon sticker space, working on a 3D sculpt of it for myself and friends that will actually fit in that small space.
Did you post pictures any where?
Just preordered mine from BBTS. OMG that box art is delicious.
Such an iconic playset, very glad to add this to my collection under 70€ shipped
Wasn’t sure if I wanted this, but man. It would look great in a display with all the figures and vehicles coming
This Sorceress Action figure looks like the 1987 movie Sorceress.
Ohhh I used to have these ! Nostalgic 🤘
I like it, it's totally cool! Great review!
thank you for your review. I recently got 1 for myself (living in Canada apparently has an advantage in this), and havent opened it yet. Will be my first, since I never owned the original castle. Looking forward to showcasing it on my shelve with the different figures.
Love the art on the front.
Pixel dan the legend is back
I love it 😍 it’s soooo cool 😎 I think it’s fantastic that Mattel have decided to release this , And I absolutely love what they’ve done with the origin toyline 👏👏👏 … and Dan , you make me feel much better about being a grown man collecting toys 😂🤭
The box art looks like the original castle - as in the actual shell we all had more than the new one
Outstanding
I just got mine today, but sadly just started collecting and missed the Power Con exclusive set that had the space suit figure. No way I am paying hundreds for that so hopefully they'll release it again without all the Power Con stuff. Until then I got a reprint of the stickers and just re-created the cardboard one for now.
Best collectors toyline by far ,
1, the in shop prices are excellent .
2,the very fact that you can find figures and vehicles in plenty of toy shops.
3,the packaging artwork and styling of the figures appeals to those of us who were around when he-man first aired ,and young kids of today ,are the reasons this line is so popular , I had a few he-man figures in the 80s and loved them ,but star war WAS my thing , I recently stopped collecting modern star wars , a few weeks ago I saw the he man figures in Smyth's toys ,the price ranged from £11:99 to 14:99 for figures , I now own skeletor, He-man, jitsu, buzz off, the sorcerer ,faker, fisto,evil Lyn, I intend to get up to date with everything released to retail and I'll continue to buy what ever Mattel release in the origins line.
Welcome to the Fun Side.
I do really like the origins castle.Really like the paint job and overall item,what's included etc.
Even as a kid the original vintage castle did used to niggle me with its lots of black paint around the eye sockets and nose socket area on the front of the castle.Way too much I thought. Nice to see this rectified on the newer origins castle.Will be very excited to get the origins castle soon. :-)
AWESOME REVIEW DUDE AS ALWAYS,YOU ARE SO VERY THOROUGH. ;-)
ALWAYS A REAL HELP.
I definitely got to get my hands on this
Nice review Pixel Dan. I used to have the original castle, but I don't remember the cardboard robot. Maybe my brother gave it to the dog. Aside from that, this really brought back memories. I can't wait to display mine.
Cant wait! 🥳
Got one at the Mattel Toy Store in El Segundo California by accident! Went there to buy my girls barbies and at the cashier I saw this huge box! I thought I was mistaken but it was the Castle Grayskull! Bought it and wow it feels like the 80’s again lol! Any Dads out there that grew up in the 80’s this is a must have! Awesome flashbacks! 👍👍👍 Great vid!
I should get mine next month..I'm gonna order another one as well an your book to
Got my new Castle Grayskul today l happy love Dwight Jr 😊
Awwww 4:15, looks like your Swiftwind and Stridor are in love. So adorable :-)
Fun Fact: Castle Grayskull has a 'skull' appearing somewhere on its facade. Can YOU find it?
Nice review Pixel Dan. I have one pre ordered from Walmart that will hopefully arrive soon! I like the darker paint on the original better but this version is still way cool!! 😎 Two thumbs up! 👍👍
I'm definitely repainting mine once I receive it soon.
Like a black wash? Or full repaint?
@@jimbocem I want to say a whole repaint but we'll see depending on my mood and time available to work on it.
Very nice!
I wait soooo much for this review, I'm waiting my castle in Brazil, I understand that love for original but I love the new one much more
hey Dan. I've been a Masters Fan since 84. I was so happy to find a Castle Grayskull today here in Germany, in store. Here's the bummer...my Sorceres figure came with only 1 arm. no left arm at all in the box. :( i dont really want to return my castle, but thats a real no go. it was the only one there,so im tempted to just keep it. still,that really sucks.
Did you try contacting Mattel directly?
Bueeeenisimo greyskull...castle very good!!!
Wow, its been awhile since i've seen you dude. I guess UA-cam buried you at the bottom of my subscriptions, but hey now I know your still here and rocking an awesome beard. Keep it up Dan!
You're totally right. The original castle looks thousands of years old, slumped and decaying. The Origins castle looks like it was just built. But I do like that they got the black paint in the skull cavities, not just all over the place. If it was me, I'd give the whole thing a serious dressing down and make it look decrepit and derelict.
Thanks for this, I want one also!
In my humble opinion I'll say that I prefer the original Castle Grayskull because it is just better looking and more true to a mysterious stone Castle that became a fortress of magic, mystery and power! 👍
Plus He Man, even atop Battlecat still fits through the castle entrance.
And the old one doesn’t have that awful line green on it
Big Bad wants $95
Target wants $85
Yet the retail is $75
So why wont places sell it for retail? Greed?
Anyway I got it from Target for my son as a Christmas present. Really awesome toy. Thanks for the review Dan!
I just ordered mine.
great video. I do think that robot/space suit will get a figure as there does seem to be a figure peg just at the right location behind the trap door for it. I do also hope that if and when they get to do a Snake mountain that they upscale it a bit so at least the walkways are proper usable by the figures :)
Ordered 3...one for me. One for each of my nephew's. Very excited
You must be rich
@@robd1329 I wish...I would be if I didn't collect. My house is a bungalow and I drive a Mitsubishi. Lol
I love 2002 series, watched all versions except 1990s tv show. Got mine Origins Castle Grayskull several days ago.
Can’t wait to put in a Diorama set up
When will this be out and where can I get one?!
I love this so much. I only have two complaints tbh, which are the lack of the space suit (which I'm betting is a future figure since there's a foot peg there, which makes me wonder if they might also release a Castle Grayskull Man and advertise it as being able to stand there as well, since I know that's how some people displayed the Classics one) and more importantly, the lack of a white Zoar, who we probably will never see get a single release (tbh I'd be surprised if they release regular Zoar as a single carded figure instead of as an accessory or something).
Cant wait to get my castle from the supplier tomorrow!!!
Wow I'm getting my one soon thanks for the great review I especially enjoyed the comparisons but I have to say even though vintage and origins are awesome the Classics would have to be the ultimate Castle G. Also if people want to they can spray the stickers when applied with clear acrylic to preserve and prevent scratching
Stridor's corral Snaps onto it
I love the new wooden plank floors
The Skeletons have got shields similar to Battle Armir Skeletor.
I hope they make a second new version. With the robot suit. Plus 2 golden skulls that could also be used as regular figure heads. And perhaps even a battle station similar to that from the 200x series. Oh, and a dungeon wall.
The biggest issue I had with the OG play set was the eyes. I hated the paint job they did on the eyes. This new one is perfect.
Great review and I would definitely buy one I think the price is fair and it is an awesome upgrade
Hello does anyone know if masterverse figures will work in size with the castle?
Mattel Customer service is great so if anyone rips a sticker call them. I called them for a ripped sticker for my Grayskull Mania set and they took awesome care of me. Actually shipped me a whole new set since they didn't have the sticker in stock at the time. You're totally talking to someone in India though lol.
I second that statement. Mattel customer service is fantastic, my He-Man figure came without his weapons. I emailed Mattel, told them about it and even offered to purchase the weapons separately. They sent me a whole new He-Man figure free of charge!
@@kaylar5808 I still can't believe they sent me a entire ring plus the 2 figures also. So my 5yo Daughter has her own ring and figures now lol. Got it in about 2 weeks also. Very satisfied and I would have been OK with not getting one once they said they didn't have the part.
Men ! your rewview is so cool !!! Great job !!