We learned from The Power of Grayskull documentary that Development Designer Mark Taylor had been asked to craft “Conan stuff,” but when Mattel learned that Schwarzenneger’s film was rated R, that fell through. He-Man comes from a recognizable mold, having originally been crafted to bear the name of the Conan franchise.
Even for people who didn’t watch the shows, read the comics, or play with the figures, some of this may still look and sound familiar. This is all before anyone even thinks about Etheria, She-Ra, Hordak, or any of those other quality additions. There’s a lot more to their struggle as well, with He-Man having an alternate identity as Prince Adam, King Randor constantly being threatened, Queen Marlena revealed to be an astronaut from Earth, and I suppose we have to mention Orko as well. They protect their world from the evil Masters of the Universe, led by the menacing Skeletor and his band of minions, Evil Lyn, Beast Man, Trap Jaw, Mer-Man, and a slew of others who seek to conquer Castle Grayskull’s power. The darker tones of the action figure line’s backstory would have also been thrown off somewhat by the show’s “glamor,” with the re-colored cells, recycled animations, and other shortcuts, but it’s hard not to smile at what we saw.įor those who may not know, He-Man lives on the distant planet of Eternia with his allies, Man-at-Arms, Teela, the Sorceress, along with his pet and sometimes mount, Battle Cat. This version of He-Man may have been lighter, containing more levity than the creators ever imagined, but that made it more accessible to kids.
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The cartoon crafted many of the elements that fans associate with the character and lore behind the franchise, as it explored a fantasy world full of magic, technology, and other sci-fi elements a land where anything felt like it could fit into the wonderful menagerie called Eternia. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe may have been created to sell a toyline, but there is no doubting that even by itself, the show was a cultural colossus that lived up to the image of its musclebound star.
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