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  • New HE-MAN game coming to Steam for Masters of the Universe Day

    New HE-MAN game coming to Steam for Masters of the Universe Day

    From the LIMITED RUN press release:

    From Limited Run Games: Eternia is in peril! Skeletor has uncovered the Dragon Pearl of Destruction, and only you can stop him. Take control of He-Man, Teela, and more in this high-octane magic brawler! Available digitally on PC and Consoles on Masters of the Universe Day, April 28! Wishlist now!

    Masters of the Universe Day is celebrated annually on April 28, originally decreed by Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley in 1987 to promote “The Power Tour” live show. Fans celebrate the franchis e’s legacy of He-Man and Skeletor through social media posts, collection tours, and by shouting “I HAVE THE POWER!”.

    Many fans have continued to celebrate the show and toy line on April 28 since–and with a movie coming out this year the timing of the game seems pretty appropriate..

    He-Man and the Masters of the Universe™: Dragon Pearl of Destruction

    More from press:

    Eternia is in peril! The nefarious Skeletor has uncovered the ancient Dragon Pearl of Destruction, a relic of unspeakable power. With the help of Evil-Lyn, he intends to perform a ritual that will plunge all of Eternia into eternal darkness. Only the Most Powerful Man in the Universe and his heroic allies stand in Skeletor’s way.

    Developed by the retro-specialists at Bitmap Bureau in collaboration with Mattel, this is the 2D arcade brawler fans have been waiting for since the Saturday mornings of their childhood.

    I HAVE THE POWER!

    Take control of He-Man, Man-At-Arms, and Teela in a fast-paced, magic-brawler that blends the crunch of arcade classics with the high-fantasy action of the animated series. Harness character-specific moves, devastating special abilities, and screen-clearing magic to decimate the forces of evil.

    Key Features

    Stunning Retro Revival: Experience Eternia like never before with massive, highly-detailed pixel-art sprites and lush environments that look exactly like the original 1980s cartoon come to life.

    A Legendary Roster: Play as He-Man, Man-At-Arms, Teela and unlock She-Ra as a playable character in future playthroughs! Each hero features a unique playstyle, from He-Man’s raw power to Teela’s agile staff combat.

    Ride into Battle: It wouldn’t be Masters of the Universe without Battle Cat! Mount He-Man’s fearless feline companion to tear through Skeletor’s minions with tooth and claw.

    12 Action-Packed Stages: Battle your way across the diverse landscapes of Eternia, from the Royal Palace and the Vine Jungle to the dark corridors of Snake Mountain.

    Classic Co-op Action: Team up with a friend in 2-player local co-op to deliver double the justice. Perfect for those who grew up playing side-by-side at the arcade.

    Deep-Cut Villains: Square off against iconic foes including Skeletor, Evil-Lyn, Beast Man, and Trap Jaw, along with deep-lore appearances like the dark sorceress Shokoti and the Shadow Beasts.

  • The family of He-Man’s creator is looking for help

    The family of He-Man’s creator is looking for help

    TMZ was the first to report this really tragic news yesterday.


    Roger Sweet — the toy designer who created the He-Man character for He-Man and the Masters of the Universe in the 1980s — is suffering from dementia, and according to his wife, he’s unable to afford the necessary care.


    Marlene Sweet, who has been married to Roger for nearly 40 years, launched a GoFundMe to help with the $10,200-a-month bill for Roger’s memory care facility. According to reports, he took a pretty bad fall at the age of 91, and dementia was already complicating the situation.


    Anyone who has been connected to this disease or has seen it in their own family knows the pain, the tribulation, and the long wind of dementia blowing through the minds of people with Alzheimer’s. It’s very unfortunate. Very sad. And in this case, it feels even sadder because of the amount of joy his creation of He-Man brought to a few generations of people.

    This is on the Go Fund Me:

    My husband, Roger Sweet, is the creator of HE-MAN and MASTERS of the UNIVERSE. He was a toy designer at Mattel for over 15 years. Roger designed and named the original He-Man character, and worked for years with other designers to create all the other characters and playsets that enthralled kids for so many years – and still do today!

    Over the years Roger was invited to and attended multiple COMICON conventions. He always loved talking about HE-MAN and MASTERS with all the fans! I was able to accompany him to several, and it was fun to see him interacting with HE-MAN fans.

    We have been married for nearly 40 years. When we got married, the designers in the HE-MAN group “built” us a plaster wedding cake, with “HE-MAN TAKES MARLENE FOR HIS BRIDE” written on the side, and HE-MAN dressed for a wedding (with his bride holding all the weapons) for the cake topper! Very clever guys!!!

    Roger is now nearly 91 years old and sadly has dementia. His illness has continued to progress, and I have done all I can to take care of his needs at home. He recently went for a walk and returned much later than usual and very tired. I discovered terrible bruising on his side and much disorientation, and when asked what happened he did not recall falling and getting this injury. The doctor sent him to the ER, and after 4 hours of tests they discovered he had two brain bleeds along with the massive bruising on his side. He was admitted to the ICU where he stayed for 3 days, then 4 more days in the main hospital, sleeping most of the time and continuing to be very disoriented, along with refusing to stay put and trying to go walking about. The doctors consider him a high risk for falls and say he must use a walker, considering the dementia and brain bleeds, but he says he does not need it and continues to walk around in his confused state.

    They decided he must live in a Memory care facility, where he can be monitored and safe. He is now at our chosen care facility and is settling in. He has only been there a few days and his mental decline is sadly continuing. It is devastating to see this happening. Unfortunately these care facilities are not covered by Medicare, and the cost for a patient in his condition is $10,200 a month, well above our monthly income.

    So I am reaching out to all the HE-MAN fans for help with these bills. Any donation will be greatly appreciated and will ease the burden of this new expense.

    Sweet’s design work helped shape an entire era of toys and animation that still resonates with fans today.
    The He-Man fan base is pretty strong. Perhaps they’ll step up and assist in this case because of the amount of joy this man brought into their lives.


    The only thing we can do right now is hope and pray that the family finds some relief — and some peace — during what has to be an incredibly difficult time.

  • For those who think that Skeletor is the embodiment of toxic masculinity clearly they never met Hordak

    For those who think that Skeletor is the embodiment of toxic masculinity clearly they never met Hordak

    Skeletor is now being described as “the embodiment of toxic masculinity” in Masters of the Universe, according to director Travis Knight.


    Knight says Jared Leto “wanted to swing for the fences” with the iconic villain, adding that the final take is something he’s “really happy with.” These comments come courtesy of an interview in Empire magazine, which also revealed that Masters of the Universe will grace the magazine’s April cover.


    And as you’d expect, that quote alone has already sparked some fierce blowback.


    A lot of fans immediately bristled at the idea that “wokeness” (yes, that word) is being injected into the film. It’s been a sore subject in the He-Man fanbase for a while now, especially after many accused Kevin Smith of doing exactly that with Netflix’s animated revival. Personally, I didn’t think the first season was bad at all. The second season? Not so much. But the reality is this: the original 1980s concept, as much as we love it, doesn’t fully work anymore. It’s not 1984. And pretending otherwise isn’t exactly honest.


    That’s what makes these comments interesting—and potentially risky. Do they actually hurt the Masters of the Universe release? Or does any of this even matter?


    Because let’s be honest about the audience. The over-40 crowd is almost certainly the biggest money-maker here. But are they bringing their kids? And do those kids even care?


    The toy aisle doesn’t exactly inspire confidence. A lot of Masters of the Universe figures released over the last five years are now heavily discounted. Many Walmart and Target locations have phased them out altogether. You can find Leech at Ross for $4.99—and that should tell you something.
    At the same time, people like me still genuinely enjoy the Origins line. I proudly display my collection on the wall. But I’m also aware that I’m in the older demographic now. My son doesn’t seem especially interested in He-Man. He might humor me and go see the movie, but when he watched the trailer, he wasn’t exactly blown away.


    Fans also noticed the “he/him” pronouns on the desk during the trailer, which added fuel to the fire. Now, paired with this idea that Skeletor represents toxic masculinity, it’s caused even more debate.
    And here’s where I really start scratching my head.


    Skeletor… wasn’t toxic. Not really. If anything, he was often portrayed as a clumsy, overconfident boob who could never quite get anything right. There’s even that infamous Christmas special where he becomes a weepy-eyed skeleton at the sight of a scared puppy. That’s not exactly the poster child for hyper-masculine menace.


    Yes, the movie version clearly takes him in a darker direction, and the recent animated series gave him more ferocity. But “the embodiment of toxic masculinity”? That feels like a stretch.


    There’s also another bizarre part of the quote—the suggestion that Jared Leto has some kind of “history” with the character. What does that even mean? He’s never played Skeletor. Maybe he watched He-Man as a kid. Maybe he had the action figure. So did millions of other people. Skeletor isn’t a real person with a shared backstory—he’s fictional.


    And anyone who’s actually an avid He-Man fan knows this: if you’re looking for the true embodiment of toxicity in that universe, it’s not Skeletor at all.
    It’s Hordak.


    The real tyrant. The real abuser. The real embodiment of control, domination, and cruelty.


    So if the film wants to explore darker themes, fine. If it wants to modernize the mythology, also fine. But mislabeling the characters we’ve known for decades is where the disconnect starts—and where fans start wondering who this movie is really for.

  • DOMO ARIGATO MZ ROBOTO

    DOMO ARIGATO MZ ROBOTO

    Here’s some pretty exciting news. The Masters of the Universe film currently in production has just gotten a big casting update — Kristen Wiig, the famous comedian who got her start on Saturday Night Live, is officially joining the project. She’ll be voicing the character Roboto.

    Fan reaction online has been swift, and on some pages, a bit negative. But here, we welcome this. Kristen Wiig is a fantastic talent, and Roboto was never the most prominently represented character in the original cartoon. We have high hopes she’ll deliver a voice performance that’s humorous, mechanical, and memorable.

    The movie itself has been in development for years, moving through multiple scripts, directors, and even different studios before finally settling into its current production. The latest version is being produced by Amazon MGM Studios with plans for a major theatrical release. This take on Masters of the Universe promises a balance between faithful nostalgia and modern blockbuster spectacle, with updated designs for beloved characters, cutting-edge CGI for Eternia’s sprawling landscapes, and a tone that reportedly blends action, humor, and a touch of 80s camp.

    Filming began earlier this year, with a mix of practical sets and large-scale green-screen work to bring the fantastical world of Eternia to life. The production team includes veteran effects artists from big franchises like Guardians of the Galaxy and Thor: Ragnarok, so the visual style is expected to be both vibrant and highly detailed. With a cast that now includes Kristen Wiig, fans are watching closely to see how this long-awaited film will reinterpret their childhood heroes — and villains — for a new generation.

  • That’s a wrap on Masters!

    That’s a wrap on Masters!

    Ready or not Eternia is in the way..

    Nicholas Galitzine (The Idea of You) shared the news on Instagram along with a photo of him as He-Man.

    “Well, that’s a wrap on Masters of the Universe,” the actor wrote. “It has been an honour shouldering the responsibility of playing Adam and He Man. It’s been the role of a lifetime and I put everything into it. There’s not much I can show you, but I am so proud of the movie we’ve made. Thanks to our amazing cast and crew for all your hard work.”

    Directed by Travis Knight the film is due out on June 5, 2026 via Amazon MGM Studios.

    Galitzine stars with Camila Mendes as Teela, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, Jared Leto as Skeletor, Idris Elba as Duncan/Man-at-Arms, and Morena Baccarin as The Sorceress.

    Developing..

  • We noticed a cool poster in a trailer for the game LAKE

    We noticed a cool poster in a trailer for the game LAKE

    Heee is one that flew under the radar but might just be what your overstimulated brain needs right now: Lake on PlayStation.

    Set in 1986, you play as Meredith Weiss, a burned-out software developer who ditches the city grind and returns to her sleepy hometown of Providence Oaks to deliver mail for two weeks. That’s it—no zombies, no car chases, no loot boxes. Just you, a mail truck, and the folks you reconnect with along the way. It’s slow, peaceful, and oddly therapeutic.

    Think of it as a playable postcard from a time before smartphones hijacked our sanity. And yeah, your choices actually matter—who you talk to, how you respond, and whether you stay or go. It’s not for everyone, but if you need a breather from the chaos, this might be your kind of weird.

    But we also noticed something pretty darn cool. And yet, at the same time impossible in one part of the trailer, the main character is walking into a video store and you can see on the wall, a poster for the movie Masters the Universe.

    It’s appreciated that such an Easter egg was put there, but here’s the problem. If the game was set in 1986, this movie came out in 1987, it would be factually impossible.

    But a He-Man fan will take just take whatever one can get.

  • Thundercats and Masters of the Universe get a crossover

    Thundercats and Masters of the Universe get a crossover

    This is how the public relations announcement spins it:

    The collaboration of two iconic 80s brands, Masters of the Universe and ThunderCats, yields an action figure of the Ever-Living Evil of Eternia, Skell-Ra! This toy crosses over Skeletor of MOTU with Mumm-Ra of ThunderCats. He comes with 2 swappable heads, a reversible purple / red cape, and swappable harness and skirt armor pieces, so he can evolve from Skell-Ra into Mumm-Ra. The Sword of Plun-darr completes the double-edged picture. $29.99

    You can also go to this website to get a full accounting of the initial figures and their appearances.

    There have been Ninja Turtles crossovers with He-Man.. and now this .. each time the price goes up a bit, but Thundercats fans have felt cheated.

    Will this bring out the midlife crisis and them next 2?

    Judging by how the Masters line has been releasd, this will be coming to a store near you — or maybe won’t.

    They are playing on the nostalgia.. Folks, kids won’t buy this. People ages 40 through 50 will. I should know I’ve been buying He-Man feeling like a kid again when I do.

  • HE-MAN gets June 2026 release date

    HE-MAN gets June 2026 release date

    Masters of the Universe fans have been down this road of false hope before.. But unless every corporate entity is gaslighting the fanbase, it appears a movie may finally be happening..

    From Mattel’s website, screenshotted and saved for posterity, news now on the official release of the movie, which is claimed to be coming in 2026:

    • Mattel Films’ and Amazon MGM Studios’ live-action feature film Masters of the Universe, based on the iconic franchise, will be released exclusively in theaters worldwide on June 5, 2026. 
    • Travis Knight is directing the film, with Chris Butlerwriting the screenplay (initial draft written by David Callaham, and Aaron and Adam Nee). Mattel Films’ Robbie Brenner, and Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch are producing.
    • The film will follow 10-year-old Prince Adam who crashed to Earth in a spaceship and was separated from his magical Power Sword—the only link to his home on Eternia. After tracking it down almost two decades later, Prince Adam is whisked back across space to defend his home planet against the evil forces of Skeletor. But to defeat such a powerful villain, Prince Adam will first need to uncover the mysteries of his past and become He-Man: the most powerful man in the Universe! 
    • Mattel’s Masters of the Universe was first introduced to the world in 1982 through a line of popular action figures. In 1983, the treasured animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe premiered and became one of the first children’s programs to be syndicated on television. From inception, the MOTU brand was built upon the message of becoming the best version of oneself and today, the franchise spans a variety of consumer touchpoints across toys, television, video games, and more.
  • Find your Christmas peace

    Find your Christmas peace

    Despite stores closing and online shopping, there sure still seems to be a sufficient amount of old fashioned hustle and bustle this time of year. Surprisingly..

    So find your solace and your peace. Take a break and just zone out–if you can.

    If Skeletor and He-Man can share a drink, we all can. Apparently Battle Cat didn’t get his ‘service cat’ badge in time for Christmas..

  • The take our money sketchbook series

    The take our money sketchbook series

    Some might say the Mattel toy company is digging into the archives just to give us what we want. Others might overwhelmingly say, “Enough with the side series—how much more money do you want to take from us?!”

    Hordak and Grizzlor from the Masters of the Universe realm are getting their own two-figure release. They don’t resemble the cartoon or the original action figure versions from the 1980s. Instead, they represent the concept art sketches of what they looked like prior to the creation of the action figures or the eventual hit series.

    It’s a lot. Many fans are still frustrated that the original Origins re-release never really concluded. Then came the cartoon-style representations of the action figures. And now, in the midst of all this, we’re getting a potential new side story featuring sketchbook-inspired figures.

    Don’t get me wrong—if I see them in the wild, I’ll probably pick them up. I might even order them online when they’re available. But it’s becoming overwhelming.

    Ok… when can we buy??