For today's installment of Masters of the Universe Month 2021 I'm checking out the Sorceress in her classic paint scheme from NECA's 2005 Masters of the Universe "staction" line. Now if you've been keeping up with Masters of the Universe Month 2021 you're probably wondering why I'm reviewing the Sorceress, a character originally released in the 1987 series of figures. Isn't the focus of this year's MOTU month the figures and toys from the vintage 1983 series of figures? Yes it is. So why am I reviewing the Sorceress? Because she comes with Zoar the falcon, who was a vintage 1983 release. Further showcasing the theme of symmetry in the 1983 line Mattel released both Zoar and Screeech, the heroic and evil falcons. Originally Zoar was a male bird who was a messenger for the Goddess/ Sorceress but the Filmation series introduced the idea of Zoar as being a form of the Sorceress herself. The Mike Young Productions cartoon also retained the idea of Zoar as being the spirit form of the Sorceress and it's been a pretty prominent part of the MOTU mythos ever since.
Anyways, here's a great history of NECA's 2005 Masters of the Universe line to get you up to speed if you're unfamiliar with the "stactions." The line was intended to complement/ complete Mattel's 200x line which was missing some key characters from the MYP cartoon and never got the chance to cover other fan favorites. The Sorceress was released in the third series of figures in 2006 but this version is the Classic Deco or Vintage Colors Variant. It was released as an exclusive through Action Figure Xpress which, so far as I can tell, doesn't exist anymore. NECA took a few of the MOTU mini-statues/ stactions and gave them paintjobs to match the vintage toyline colors and these proved to be pretty popular with fans. Let's take a look at the Sorceress and Zoar in their classic colors after the break...
Anyways, here's a great history of NECA's 2005 Masters of the Universe line to get you up to speed if you're unfamiliar with the "stactions." The line was intended to complement/ complete Mattel's 200x line which was missing some key characters from the MYP cartoon and never got the chance to cover other fan favorites. The Sorceress was released in the third series of figures in 2006 but this version is the Classic Deco or Vintage Colors Variant. It was released as an exclusive through Action Figure Xpress which, so far as I can tell, doesn't exist anymore. NECA took a few of the MOTU mini-statues/ stactions and gave them paintjobs to match the vintage toyline colors and these proved to be pretty popular with fans. Let's take a look at the Sorceress and Zoar in their classic colors after the break...
The Facts:
Height: 6 5/8ths inches (with stand)
Articulation: None
Accessories: Zoar, staff, and base.
Designed by: Four Horsemen Studios
Year of Release: 2006
* If you want to know what the absolute best looking line of Masters of the Universe toys ever is it might just be the NECA mini-statues (the Sideshow and Tweeterhead statues make a strong case, too). The focus on sculpting and detail in this line is incredible and it really feels like the Four Horseman really had the chance to do exactly what they wanted to do. The Sorceress' Egyptian inspired motif is gorgeous and she looks even better in these classic colors. The orange and blue highlights really make the Sorceress pop. I like the basic design of the Sorceress in the 200x era but the brighter colors really enhance her.
* While Zoar can plug onto the foot peg on the stand, the Sorceress cannot. You just have to place the base of her flight stand on top. It's not terrible but considering that every other figure could attach to their base it seems odd that she's just on there loose. A unique base or perhaps a second peg that could cold her flight stand would have been preferable though it's possible this was done intentionally so she could hover over the 200x Castle Grayskull playset.
For more of the Sorceress I've also reviewed the green
Series 2 M.U.S.C.L.E. figure, the VYNL Sorceress,
the Funko POP! Sorceress
#993, the Action Vinyls Sorceress
(Pink) and the standard Sorceress,
the Pint Size Heroes Sorceress,
and the Mega Construx Sorceress included
with Castle Grayskull and Sorceress included with the Panthor at Point Dread set.
If you're into birds check out my other reviews
of Zoar: The crystal Zoar that came with the MOTUC Nepthu and
Zoar from the Mega Construx Castle
Grayskull and Panthor at Point Dread set.
For more reviews from NECA's Masters of the Universe line check out the following:
Wow. Didn't know about these. This is a very nice looking figure. Great design and sculpt.
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