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Write a Review link for that item. He-Man - Masters of the Universe (Mattel)The Horde was spooky. Their logo was a bat monster. They had two bloodsucking freaks and a Bigfoot on the payroll. And while most 80s villains used mind control here and there, only Hordak used dinosaur skeleton puke to do it. Our boys from Etheria favored smaller bases, and the Slime Pit was the little one. A very 80s fantasy set piece, it's a stone wall behind an empty pool, topped with scrollwork and bearing Hordak's face. A massive reptilian skeleton clutches the wall from behind, poking a hand through the it along the floor of the pool. The skull peers over the top. Paint is entirely airbrushing: a few black shadows, and a lot of brick red on the wall. The bones get a dusting of brown as well. The Slime might be more famous than this thing. It's the classic 70s recipe, now in a swank red Horde canister and featuring illustrated instructions that treat it almost like a pet. And we're pouring it on someone today. Pick a victim and stand them in the pool. Pull down the lever in back to raise the bone arm into place, pinning the poor sap against the wall. A section of skull pops off for easy filling; just pour it in there, replace the too, and tilt the head forward. It's even balanced to open as it tilts. There's a simple joy in watching green goo wash over anything with a sculpt to it. And now you have a slime zombie, ready to collect some lint and hair in its short rampage. And simple fun is the name of the game here. It's a single action feature with a dash of set dressing. But dammit, it looks good. It looks good with modern figures, even. Find a way to cover the Hordak face, and it'd work with just about anything. The only downside is that there's never real way to stand a figure behind the skull as the package would suggest. Oh well. I should pick up some junkers, do a little custom work.   by Karl T. Face |
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