He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe
Figure Information
Toyline: Masters of the Universe
Wave: Wave 1 (Original 8-back figures)
Year Released: 1982
Manufacturer: Mattel
Country of Production: USA, Mexico, France, Spain, Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil, Italy, India, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia.
Toyline: Masters of the Universe
Wave: Wave 1 (Original 8-back figures)
Year Released: 1982
Manufacturer: Mattel
Country of Production: USA, Mexico, France, Spain, Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil, Italy, India, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia.
Figure Design & Features
- Sculpt & Build:He-Man features a muscular physique, exaggerated to emphasize his superhuman strength. The figure was sculpted by Tony Guerrero and shares its body mold with several other figures in the line, a common cost-saving technique used by Mattel.
- Action Feature:He-Man came with the iconic Power Punch action—by twisting his waist, the figure would spring back with a punching motion, a feature powered by an internal rubber band.
Accessories Included:
Power Sword (half version that could connect with Skeletor’s to form a full sword)
Battle Axe
Shield
Removable chest armor (gray with red cross emblem)
- Sculpt & Build:He-Man features a muscular physique, exaggerated to emphasize his superhuman strength. The figure was sculpted by Tony Guerrero and shares its body mold with several other figures in the line, a common cost-saving technique used by Mattel.
- Action Feature:He-Man came with the iconic Power Punch action—by twisting his waist, the figure would spring back with a punching motion, a feature powered by an internal rubber band.
Accessories Included:
Power Sword (half version that could connect with Skeletor’s to form a full sword)
Battle Axe
Shield
Removable chest armor (gray with red cross emblem)
Packaging Variants & International Releases
USA: Released in standard blister card packaging with Alcala-style artwork (named after artist Alfredo Alcala, who illustrated early MOTU comics).
Mexico (Aurimat & Rotoplast): Produced with slight variations in paint and materials.
France & Spain (Mark & Congost): Featured different plastics and paint applications; some had softer rubber heads.
Brazil (Estrela): Unique color differences; some figures had darker skin tones.
Argentina (Top Toys): Used cheaper plastic, resulting in figures with unique head sculpts.
Venezuela (Rotoplast): Often featured different shades in armor and weapons.
India (Leo Toys): Slightly different plastic, with minor sculpting variations and unique packaging.
Taiwan & Hong Kong: These versions were among the most commonly distributed worldwide.
USA: Released in standard blister card packaging with Alcala-style artwork (named after artist Alfredo Alcala, who illustrated early MOTU comics).
Mexico (Aurimat & Rotoplast): Produced with slight variations in paint and materials.
France & Spain (Mark & Congost): Featured different plastics and paint applications; some had softer rubber heads.
Brazil (Estrela): Unique color differences; some figures had darker skin tones.
Argentina (Top Toys): Used cheaper plastic, resulting in figures with unique head sculpts.
Venezuela (Rotoplast): Often featured different shades in armor and weapons.
India (Leo Toys): Slightly different plastic, with minor sculpting variations and unique packaging.
Taiwan & Hong Kong: These versions were among the most commonly distributed worldwide.
Notable Variants
Half-Boot He-Man: Early Taiwan versions had black-painted toes.
Red Dot He-Man: Some versions had a red dot inside the belt’s cross.
Battle Armor He-Man (1984): A later release featuring a rotating chest plate that simulated battle damage.
Wonder Bread He-Man: A rare mail-away version with brown hair and black boots, often debated among collectors.
Half-Boot He-Man: Early Taiwan versions had black-painted toes.
Red Dot He-Man: Some versions had a red dot inside the belt’s cross.
Battle Armor He-Man (1984): A later release featuring a rotating chest plate that simulated battle damage.
Wonder Bread He-Man: A rare mail-away version with brown hair and black boots, often debated among collectors.
Legacy & Impact
He-Man is one of the most iconic action figures of the 1980s, sparking a multimedia franchise that included comics, an animated TV series, and a vast array of toys. The original 1982 He-Man figure remains one of the most sought-after collectibles, with sealed versions commanding high prices on the vintage toy market.
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