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Write a Review link for that item. Masters of the Universe - Origins (Mattel)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 Panthor, this thing can at least manage the same pose as the old one. Accessory-wise, we get a pretty decent spread for a vehicle. The classic headgear is there, along with a red version of the one they invented for Classics Night Stalker. Both look great. The aforementioned bridle is a cord with plastic handles and a bit in the middle. Very nice work there, I was worried it would be all plastic. Three blast effects round out the add-ons, but they're almost too chunky to look good, nearly bumping against the neck. The base is honestly kind of odd: a section of Greyskull cobblestones, and a couple low fence sections of different heights. Part of a training course? Package says it attaches to Castle Greyskull, but what they mean is "tucks partly under the unsightly gap beneath the floor and leaves no room for a rider". Never change, Mattel. The clear arm that plugs into it does include a hinge where it plugs into Stridor's belly, allowing for some really good rearing and galloping poses, including low jumps. For once, a horse toy that can do more than stand around with some slight variations in its pose! Praise... what gods exist in MOTU? Praise the Goddess, I guess. Anyway, your mileage may vary, but if you can get past the bright colors- and the slavish obedience to the vintage aesthetic- it's absolutely worth it, preferably on some sort of sale. I got it exclusively to add a sort of safety rail around the elevator (it really was that cheap), but honestly? This thing might just end up on the shelf after all. Now, where's my Fisto?.....   by Karl T. Face |
| King Arthur |  | Submission Order |  | Grunt and Jersey Red |
| None | | Masters of the Universe - Origins Series | | Panthor |
| King Arthur | | Written by Karl T. Face | | Grunt and Jersey Red |
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