Panthor
Masters of the Universe - Origins (Mattel) - Accessories
Rated 2.50 stars by Karl T. Face
Bad kitty. I didn't even buy this for Skeletor; it just seemed like something HHH would ride into the arena on, given the option. And it was only ten bucks, so the bar is a little low. But like any cat, it snuck under. I must commend the sculpt. The original mold was famously well sculpted, and this one, while a tad beefier, ramps up the fine detail and looks far better than flocking ever did. Paint is of course minimal; some dark airbrushing would be nice, but it's a deep enough purple to make its own shadows. The saddle buckles securely and looks great from all angles, which isn't always a guarantee. Articulation is nice on paper: tail, shoulders, hips, knees, elbows, neck, and jaw. But while the head is remarkably flexible, the limbs are all but useless. The swivel/hinges at the knees...[See More]

Stridor
Masters of the Universe - Origins (Mattel) - Accessories
Rated 4.25 stars by Karl T. Face
Well, it's Stridor. Never the most exciting toy, but I really wanted that base, so I jumped on it when it hit deep clearance. Did it surprise me? Read on. Right off the bat, it's got a lot on the old one. Side by side, the legs are slightly chunkier to accommodate the articulation, making it look a lot beefier despite the torso actually being a touch narrower this time around. That's 3 balljoints in the neck,3 hinges for each leg, and a spring-loaded hinge in the jaw to grip the bit. That's unexpected. I take issue with the color, though. It's got a more reddish sort of brown, and the legs, seat, and rear gun have gone from caramel to orange. Less war machine and more parade float, really. Kudos for the old-school stickers, though. Eat it, Classics version! Unlike the rather disappointing...[See More]