Action Figure Review: Gray from Masters of the Universe Origins: TPowers of Grayskull by Mattel

 

   Today I'm really excited to check out one of the Mattel Masters of the Universe Origins: The Powers of Grayskull figures: Gray! Yes, Gray, the son of King Grayskull and Queen Veena and the secret identity of He-Ro. That's a newer background for the character, though. Gray existed as a character back between 1985 to 1987 during the planned Masters of the Universe expansion "The Powers of Grayskull" where he was to be an ancestor of He-Man and the secret identity of He-Ro, the most powerful wizard in the universe! By placing one hand over his heart, flexing his other arm, and saying the words "Magic & strength, tempered by heart; I stand for peace," Gray would transform into He-Ro. Masters of the Universe Origins has really been exploring the world of Preternia lately, creating figures based on characters from the original 1987 licensing guide, packaging art, and details from the Masters of the Universe Classics era bios and minicomics and finally getting Gray is a pretty cool addition to the line. He's never been made as a figure before in this form (only as He-Ro). Gray is an exclusive to Mattel Creations and was released in May. Ready to check out Gray, the Brave "Secret Identity" of He-Ro? Then join me after the break...

Action Figure Review: Major Noir from The Order of the Crimson Moon by Fresh Monkey Fiction & Big Bad Woorkshop

 

   I really appreciate the great response and kind comments I've received for my review of Count Ironmoon from Fresh Monkey Fiction and Big Bad Workshop's The Order of the Crimson Moon toyline so today I'm excited to check out Major Noir, another figure in the line who pays tribute to the Action Force villains from the vintage Palitoy toyline. The Order of the Crimson Moon is definitely a spinoff line of Operation Monster Force but it set in 1974 in Transylvania and focused on a werewolf cult. Major Noir is the second-in-command of the Crimson Moon Army, a devious faction that wants to take over the world and doom humanity. Like with Count Ironmoon, Major Noir is heavily inspired by an Action Force figure; this time the Black Major. Whether you're a fan of the vintage Palitoy Action Force, you want a new villain for Hasbro's G.I. Joe: Classified Series, or you're using these guys to supplement Operation Monster Force, there's a lot to love here. Heck, this guy comes with three swappable portraits that allow for some real versatility. Ready to check out Major Noir? Then join me after the break...