News – MOTUC Castle Grayskull Final Update Video

As the 2013 New York Comic-Con approaches this weekend, the people over at Mattel are setting up as we speak. However, before the show starts Scott Neitlich (AKA Toyguru) put up a new video for us, showing off the final version of the MOTUC Castle Grayskull playset. This is the final model that will be going into production. Masters of the Universe Classics fans should be pleased with this one. It’s going to come with a ton of cool items that harken back to the vintage Castle Grayskull playset. Scott even goes so far as to give several measurements of the MOTUC Castle Grayskull to give an idea of scale. It looks plenty big for the Masters of the Universe Classics figures. Of course it’s not in scale with them, but to truly be in scale with them the playset would likely need to be as big as a small house. As is, I look forward to getting the MOTUC Castle Grayskull playset.

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News – Masters of the Universe Classics Figure Reveals From 2013 Power-Con

Three new Masters of the Universe Classics figures were revealed over this past weekend at the 2013 Power-Con. Blade, from the live action 1987 Masters of the Universe movie, Scorpia, from the Princess of Power cartoon series, and the oversized figure of Battle Lion, King Grayskull’s mount from the 2002 MYP cartoon series. Also shown off was the official box art for the upcoming Masters of the Universe Classics Castle Grayskull playset.

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News – Masters of the Universe Classics Castle Grayskull Progress Report

In case anyone forgot about it, what with the Club Eternia Doomsday Prophecy looming over our heads, the Masters of the Universe Classics Caslte Grayskull playset is still set to be released this December. Scott Neitlich, AKA “Toyguru” has posted a progress report video on Youtube showing off a test shot of the playset, to give fans a look at how the Castle Grayskull playset is coming along.

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News – MOTUC Castle Grayskull Comparison Video & Measurements

Castle Grayskull ComparisonScott Neitlich posted a video comparing the MOTUC Castle Grayskull prototype with the original Castle Grayskull and the 200X Castle Grayskull playsets. In the video, he also gives out a bunch of rough measurements of the new upcoming playset, to give fans a better idea of exactly what they’re getting.

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News – MOTUC Castle Grayskull Q&A with Scott Neitlich

A bunch of users submitted questions over on He-Man.Org regarding the upcoming Masters of the Universe Classics Castle Grayskull playset. Rather than just pick a few out of the bunch to answer, Scott Neitlich went ahead and answered them all.

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News – MOTUC Castle Grayskull Sneak Peek #3

Hey there! Mattycollector keeps posting these sneak peeks on their Facebook page of the upcoming Masters of the Universe Castle Grayskull playset. These sneak peeks will continue until the full reveal of the prototype this Sunday at New York Toy Fair. I’m so excited! Click after the jump to check it out!
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News – MOTUC Castle Grayskull Sneak Peeks!

Mattycollector has been posting on their Facebook page, daily sneak peeks of the upcoming Masters of the Universe Classics Castle Grayskull playset.

They’re going to do a new sneak peek every day until the big reveal this Sunday at the New York Toy Fair. I’ll keep posting the sneak peeks here, and post about the reveal as well.

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Review – Castle Grayskullman – Masters of the Universe Classics, Mattel

Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Castle Grayskullman Action Figure

Back in 2011, Mattel held a Create-A-Character contest for their Masters of the Universe Classics line. The idea was that you could submit as many character designs as you wanted, and the winner would be made into an action figure in 2012 for their 30th Anniversary sub line. Nobody but the people at Mattel knew who the winner was until the big reveal at San Diego Comic-Con this past Summer. Lo and behold the winning figure was none other than the subject of this review, Castle Grayskullman! He was created by Daniel Benedict and ever since the reveal has met with mostly positive reactions. To many fans, it was clear why Mattel picked this as the winner, as it seemed to perfectly represent the spirit of the contest and Masters of the Universe as a brand. It seemed like something that could have sincerely been a figure back in the vintage line, which I think gave it that edge.

But that’s, of course, speaking purely of the design. How does the figure hold up though? Join me as I take a closer look and find out.

CASTLE GRAYSKULLMAN
Heroic Embodiment of Castle Grayskull™

REALNAME: Not Applicable

During the Second Ultimate Battleground, Hordak® and King Hssss’ grand army pressed in against the allied heroes of Eternia®. In the darkest moment of battle, all hope seemed lost as many heroes fell, including Snake Man-At-Arms® and Stratos®. Reaching out through the Orb of Power, hidden deep inside Castle Grayskull®, He-Man® and the new Sorceress® used an unrepeatable spell to call upon the Powers of Grayskull™ and infuse life into the very spirit of the castle itself. Rising from the castle’s hidden Chamber of Defense; Castle Grayskullman™ marched into battle, swinging his dual swords of power, helping to turn the tide.

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News – MOTUC Castle Grayskull is Officially Happening!

Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Castle Grayskull BlueprintsIn case you missed it, Mattel has announced that they have exceeded the minimum number of pre-orders to go forward with the production of their new Masters of the Universe Classics Castle Grayskull playset! This is definitely a huge announcement and is sure to be a historic toy. Just so you know, the MOTUC Castle Grayskull is still up for pre-order right now if you’re wanting one.

Continue after the jump for the full announcement.

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News – Just Three Days Left to Pre-Order Castle Grayskull!

Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Castle Grayskull BlueprintsIn case you still haven’t had a chance to yet, you only have three days left to pre-order the Masters of the Universe Classics Castle Grayskull playset! This is sure to be the greatest MOTUC item ever produced, and if you’re a Masters of the Universe fan, then you should definitely consider getting this. It costs absolutely no money to pre-order it. You’re charged nothing until next December when it ships, and it will become the coolest centerpiece in your entire MOTUC collection. The deadline for the pre-order minimum is November 12th, so don’t wait! If the minimum isn’t met by then, the castle will not get made at all. And if that wasn’t enough, Mattel is including a free incentive for those who pre-order:

 

As if the fact it’s Castle Grayskull® isn’t enough, we’re sweetening the offer with a deal even Skeletor® couldn’t resist… if we meet the 11/12/12 minimum production goal date and production moves forward, every pre-order placed between 10/16/12 and 1/3/13 will include a first-ever exclusive Masters of the Universe® Classics cross-sell poster!

Featuring all MOTUC figures released at the time of production and printed in beautiful full-color, this illustrative poster will be consistent in size to the Preternia™ and Sub-ternia™ maps created for Club Eternia® (approximately 30”w x 20”h). You’ll want two of them – one to frame and the other to track your collection! Although some sets will be available at MattyCollector.com after pre-orders are filled, the price will be higher and they will not include this authentic collector must-have poster. The only way to get both Castle Grayskull® and the poster guaranteed is to order during the pre-order period, so don’t wait. (And if you’ve already pre-ordered, yes, you’ll get the poster, too.)

 

Continue after the jump for more about the playset, and a special message from Scott “Toyguru” Neitlich in regards to Castle Grayskull.
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