The Masters of the Universe movie is upon us! That's something that seemed like it would never happen, right? My local theater doesn't start showing it until Thursday evening but, from folks who have seen it who love MOTU, I've heard nothing but good things. I'm going to be checking out quite a bit of MOTU stuff this month but first up I'm checking out a new MOTU Origins release from 2026: Multi-Bot! If you asked to me to list all of the vintage MOTU figures with no assistance, there are two I'd likely forget: Multi-Bot and Evil Robot. Both of these guys just don't ever pop up in my memory. I never owned either as a kid (and I don't own vintage versions of either) and Evil Robot didn't even make it into MOTU Classics. Multi-Bot, did, though, and that's the only version of the character I won. That actually kind of made it exciting for me to snag the Origins version of Multi-Bot, the evil robot of a thousand bodies. Based on a Roger Sweet concept and a Ted Mayer design, Multi-Bot was part of the 1986 series and was incredibly similar to 1985's Modulok in build and packaging (both figures shipped in a box rather than on a blister card). The Origins version of Multi-Bot comes in a window box, kind of splitting the difference between the vintage packaging and the modern packaging. An exclusive to Amazon (with some stock allocated to Mattel Creations) Multi-Bot does get us a step closer to the completing the vintage line in the Origins style. Ready to check out the Multi-Bot? Then join me after the break...
Height: Around 7 inches
Articulation: Swivel/hinge ankles (x6), boot swivels (x6), swivel/hinge knees (x6), balljointed hips (x6), swivel or balljointed waists (depends on parts used, x2 or x3), swivel/hinge shoulders (x4), swivel/hinge elbows (x4), swivel/hinge wrists (x4), and barbell jointed heads (x2).
Accessories: 2 heads, 2 torsos, 3 waist pieces, 4 arms, 6 legs, 2 piece laser gun, shield, 2 double joint splitters, 5 peg/ balljoint extenders, 2 double balljoint extenders, 3 double balljoint pegs, and 11 peg/ balljoint pegs.
Non-Scalper Price: $30 to $33 dollars
* Here's a shot of the MOTU Origins Multi-Bot (left) with the MOTU Classics Multi-Bot (right). You can definitely see the style difference between the two lines, though it is interesting to note that the Origins Multi-Bot actually seems as large in size, if not a bit larger, than the MOTUC Multi-Bot, which is kind of strange. He's a monster! He's much larger than the vintage toy from what I can tell.
* Multi-Bot doesn't have two separate personalities like Two-Bad/ Tuvar and Baddrah but the figure does split into two fairly distinct figures that are part of Multi-Bot. Multi-Bot was created by Modulok and is something of a bumbling, robotic lackey for the Horde. The first half of Multi-Bot has a more human-like head that reminds me a lot of Blast-Attak. The body is boxy and the green and yellow parts are kind of random feeling. Again, though, Multi-Bot seems like he's supposed to feel like some sort of science project or hobby that Modulok has built.
* Here's a close-up of the guy that I always think looks like Blast-Attak mixed with Trap Jaw. I love the green skin and red eyes. They look a bit serpent-like, don't they? The helmet is pretty odd with the strap across the cheek and chin protectors that covers the upper lip. What's that for? Still, it is an interesting portrait. Maybe this was a spare head that Modulok just had lying around for a project.
* And here's the second portrait that looks like a robotic, insectoid Modulok. This one might be my favorite. It's just such a weird look. I especially like the yellow eyes and teeth. Was Modulok trying to make a robot that looked kind of like himself?
* Like with Modulok, the play feature of this figure is that most parts can be removed and separated so you can build multiple different forms for Multi-Bot. There are joints that attach via balljoints and joints that attach via pegs, so not everything is interchangeable, but you do get a lot of extra pegs, connectors, and extenders to play around with. He also interacts with Modulok, along you to build Megabeast if you have both sets.
* While the main two figures are mostly built like MOTU Origins figures, they do have stuff like true balljoints for the hips and odd waists. Of course, you can really up the articulation by using the extenders and such to make some crazy combinations that all feature solid articulation. The standard MOTU Origins figures are already modular but this guy takes things even further.
* These pieces allow you to connect two pegs together, creating combinations with multiple arms and heads. There really are some crazy options if you play around with this guy.
* The two-piece laser weapon that Multi-Bot comes with is pretty similar to the vintage accessory. I bet it even connects with Modulok's weapon, too. You can use this as two pistols, one larger weapon, or plug it together on the sides for a double barreled weapon.
* A new accessory is included with Multi-Bot: A shield! It's emblazoned with the Horde logo (because we know how much Hordak loves branding) and can he belt by the orange arms best. I love getting something new with each Origins figure and this is a neat piece for Multi-Bot to have a bit of cover when on the move.
* But wait! There's more! Not only is this a shield but it's also a helpful tool for removing the balljoints from their sockets. Both ends have a slit for sliding around a balljoint in order to pull it out successfully. That's a nice extra, especially because the balljoints can be insanely tight.
The Negatives:
* You'll need that tool because sometimes it's a real pain to build and tear Multi-Bot apart. Those joints are really tight! I didn't much worry about breaking anything as the pieces all seem very sturdy, but wow, if a kid was playing with this I feel like it would be really tough to get those balljoints in the sockets.
* You'll need that tool because sometimes it's a real pain to build and tear Multi-Bot apart. Those joints are really tight! I didn't much worry about breaking anything as the pieces all seem very sturdy, but wow, if a kid was playing with this I feel like it would be really tough to get those balljoints in the sockets.
* I'm not considering this a negative or a positive but I do feel compelled to mention that Multi-Bot is pretty large. He's a robot, so who cares how big he is, but he does seem a bit larger than your average MOTU Origins figure. I wonder why Mattel made him larger than the vintage figure. Maybe to ensure he was sturdy enough to add in the more complex joints and sockets?
Looking for more of Multi-Bot? I've also reviewed the Masters of the Universe Classics Multi-Bot.
For more Masters of the Universe Origins figures check out the following:
Masters of the Universe Cartoon Collection (200X)
Sketchbook Series
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