Heroic Warriors
Vintage toyline characters (1982–1988)
All of these characters were released in the vintage Mattel toyline.
Battle Cat / Cringer
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Main article: Battle Cat |
Battle Cat is He-Man's faithful feline companion, an armored tiger who carries him into battle. When He-Man is in the form of Prince Adam, Battle Cat is Cringer, the royal pet. Both Cringer and Battle Cat are green with orange stripes, but Battle Cat is much larger and more muscular. In the original 1980s series, Cringer speaks and is afraid of just about everything, hence the name.
In the 2002 series, Cringer occasionally meows like a kitten, but also shows bravery from time to time, including rescuing Prince Adam from falling to his death in Snake Mountain ("Council of Evil"). Battle Cat's rescue of Queen Marlena ("Of Machines and Men"), based on knowledge only Cringer would have, causes Marlena to wonder about Battle Cat's identity.
Cringer and Battle Cat are voiced by Alan Oppenheimer in the 1980s series, Stephen Root in Masters of the Universe: Revelation, and David Kaye in the 2021 series.
Buzz-Off
Buzz-Off is a humanoid bee, established in the Filmation series as the leader of a tribe of Bee People. The 2002 series develops this further, giving Buzz-Off's people a name - the Andreenids - and establishing Buzz-Off as the captain of the defense force of their kingdom of Andreenos, in the Mystic Mountains. He is considered a newcomer to the Masters of the Universe by Ram Man and, while loyal to the defenders of Eternia, is equally loyal to his Queen, at times using his free time to fetch honey berries for her. Buzz-Off has a distrustful nature and tends to hold grudges, but his camaraderie with Stratos paved the way for peace between the peoples of Andreenos and Avion.
Buzz-Off is voiced by Alan Oppenheimer in the 1980s series and Brian Dobson in the 2002 series.
Buzz off was voted 1st out 7 in the 7 Stupidest He-Man Characters by Total Film.[1]
Clamp Champ
Clamp Champ is a Heroic Warrior who wields a large handheld grabbing device as his primary weapon.[2] He was the only black character to have an action figure in the vintage toy line. Several black characters (such as Zodak and Dekker) have since been released in the 200X and Classics toy lines.
The character was planned for usage in the 2002 series as a replacement for Man-At-Arms who is turned into a Snake-Man, but the cartoon was cancelled before he could be featured in it.
Clamp-Champ made his TV debut in Masters of the Universe: Revelation.
In the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline, Clamp Champ's real name is Raenius. He started out as King Randor's bodyguard before becoming the new Man-At-Arms after Duncan was turned into a Snake Man.
Clamp-Champ is voiced by Method Man in Masters of the Universe: Revelation.
Extendar
Extendar is a mechanized being and Master of Extension. He did not have an animated form because his figure was made after the end of the Filmation cartoon, but was featured in the Masters of the Universe comics instead. Extendar was an Eternian who was captured and turned into a cyborg against his will by Hordak, only to escape before he could be brainwashed into serving his captor. He vowed to free his friend from Hordak's mind control. The figure came with a red trapezoidal-shaped shield which unfolded, doubling in size.
The Masters of the Universe Classics toyline introduced Extendar as a knight who was captured by Hordak and thrown into the experimental matrix which grafted cybernetic parts to him.
Fisto
Fisto is an extra-strong warrior with a metal right hand.[3][4] In the original series, he was the caretaker of a forest and was hesitant to join in the conflict against Skeletor. He was later appraised by both his fellow Eternians and an alien race as second in strength only to He-Man.
In the 2002 series, he is the last to join the Masters of the Universe and is revealed to be Man-At-Arms' older brother, to Teela's surprise. The brothers became estranged during the Great Unrest, when Fisto allegedly deserted Randor's forces. Fisto came to the aid of He-Man and the Masters, using his giant fist to free them from the rocks that had entrapped them in a cave-in ("Web of Evil"). This act shattered his hand, which Man-At-Arms replaced with a larger, metallic hand.[5] The 2002 figure was packaged as "Battle Fist" due to a conflict of copyrighted name with another toy line, but the character was still called Fisto in the animated series. Fisto did not have the classic action figure's purple sword in the cartoon or the new toyline.
Fisto is voiced by Lou Scheimer in the 1980s series, Mark Acheson in the 2002 series, and by Ralph Garman in Masters of the Universe: Revelation.
Stridor
Stridor is Fisto's heroic armored war horse and faithful companion.[6] He made one appearance in the Filmation cartoon series in the episode "Origin of the Sorceress", in which he was a mechanical war horse built by Man-At-Arms who later developed consciousness and an animal nature, leading Man-At-Arms to release him into the wild. Stridor's toy was available packaged with Fisto, as well as separately, and much of Mattel's box art depicted the character of Fisto riding atop Stridor.
Gwildor
Gwildor is a dwarf-like Thenurian and inventor of the Cosmic Key.[7]
He debuted in the Masters of the Universe movie where Evil-Lyn tricked him into giving her the Cosmic Key so that Skeletor can invade Castle Grayskull.
In the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline, Gwildor's kind was called the Vejulian Gwitthrol Trolls that come from Tundaria. He attended Grimhammer University in Eternos and studied under many of Eternia's great inventors, archaeologists, and magicians. It was in a small village in Pelleezeea where Gwildor invented the Cosmic Key.
Gwildor is portrayed by Billy Barty in the 1980s live-action movie and voiced by Ted Biaselli in Masters of the Universe: Revolution.
He-Man / Prince Adam
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He-Man is "the most powerful man in the universe" and in most media he is the alter-ego of Prince Adam. He is armed with a power harness that enhances his strength, the Sword of Power, a battle axe, and a shield. Early media, such as the minicomics packaged with the original run of action figures, also depicts him carrying a knife. He-Man possesses superhuman strength and is capable of performing incredible feats, such as lifting heavy objects such as boulders and buildings, breaking solid rock with his fists, as well as having the advantage over just about any opponent. He is a formidable warrior, although he usually prefers to avoid conflict. He-Man is a strong upholder of moral justice and is regarded by the people of Eternia as their greatest hero. In the original minicomics, He-Man was a wandering barbarian hailing from a jungle tribe. However, both the DC comics and the cartoon series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe portrayed him as the alter ego of the young Prince Adam, heir-apparent to the throne of Eternia, and most media since have followed suit. Prince Adam is the son of King Randor and Queen Marlena of Eternia, and is viewed by many as fun-loving, lazy, and cowardly. This is merely an act to keep people from suspecting that he is also He-Man. The 2002 cartoon revealed that Adam was carefree and reckless in his younger days, before he accepted his destiny. Prince Adam was given the Sword of Power by The Sorceress of Castle Grayskull, and when he lifts the sword and says "By the Power of Grayskull... I Have the Power!" he is magically transformed into He-Man, defender of Eternia. Man-At-Arms, Orko, and the Sorceress are the only characters who share in the knowledge of Adam's secret. In the He-Man and She-Ra The Secret of the Sword movie (which is directly in sequential continuity with the original He-Man and The Masters of The Universe animated series) Prince Adam/He-Man discovers that he has a long lost twin sister, Princess Adora, who was abducted from Eternia as an infant by the evil warlock/warlord Hordak and his then apprentice Skeletor. After He-Man rescues Adora from brainwashed service to the Evil Horde, she receives her own magical sword and becomes She-Ra.
Depending on his transformation to He-Man, at times he is also armed with plate armor, a battle axe, a shield, or deadly snake pinchers. In the 1980s series, Prince Adam and He-Man are almost identically drawn, the difference being that Adam has lighter blonde hair and paler skin, while He-Man has bronzed skin and more golden hair.
In Masters of the Universe vs. The Snakemen, which features a teenaged Adam, he is much shorter and slender than his alter-ego, with blonde eyebrows and pants (versus 1980s Prince Adam's tights). He speaks with a higher tone of voice and often comes across as a clueless adolescent. He-Man, however, has black eyebrows, is much taller, and is far more muscular, as his transformation to He-Man later in the series (starting with "Council of Evil") shows. His voice is deeper, he is wise, and his age in indeterminate (mid 20s to mid 30s in appearance).[8]
Prince Adam and He-Man are voiced by John Erwin in the 1980s series, Cam Clarke in the 2002 series, Chris Wood in Masters of the Universe: Revelation with Dee Bradley Baker providing the voice of his savage appearance, and Yuri Lowenthal in the 2021 series. In the 1990s series, Prince Adam was voiced by Doug Parker while He-Man is voiced by Garry Chalk. In the 1980s live-action movie, He-Man was portrayed by Dolph Lundgren.
King Randor
King Randor is the ruler of Eternia, son of King Miro, husband to Queen Marlena, and father of Prince Adam and Princess Adora.
In the original animated series, King Randor is chiefly shown wearing his crown and royal robes, presiding over dinners, and shaking his head over Adam's supposed laziness and Orko's apparent ineptitude. In the episode "Prince Adam No More", he demonstrates battle abilities when he helps He-Man fight off Skeletor's flying robots as they escape from Snake Mountain, mentioning his "strong left hook" from his warrior years. In the He-Man and She-Ra The Secret of the Sword movie, he threatens to tear Snake Mountain to the ground in order to rescue Princess Adora after Skeletor and Hordak abduct her a second time.
In the 2002 series, the character of King Randor was significantly redesigned in appearance and personality, presented as more of a full-time warrior king. Physically, he is tall, muscular, and compelling, somewhat Viking-like in appearance. He is introduced during the Great Unrest as a captain who, with comrades including Man-At-Arms, is defending Eternia from evil. After battling and mortally wounding the usurper Keldor, Captain Randor is informed by the Council of Elders that he will rule Eternia as king and, that in the times of future trouble, a hero will appear to assist him in defending the land. Throughout the 2002 series, Randor is shown to be a wise, just, and involved ruler of Eternia, presiding over peace talks with other peoples, forming a ruling council, and, at times, battling the forces of evil alongside He-Man and the Masters. As in the original series, he expresses frequent disappointment over Prince Adam's apparent lack of responsibility. Like the Sorceress, he too had his figure released belatedly in the toy line (in its closure rather than its opening).
King Randor is voiced by Lou Scheimer in the 1980s series (including in the He-Man and She-Ra The Secret of the Sword movie and in their primetime Christmas Special), Michael Donovan in the 2002 series, Diedrich Bader in Masters of the Universe: Revelation, and Fred Tatasciore in the 2021 series.
Man-At-Arms
Man-At-Arms is He-Man's closest ally, originally packaged in the Mattel toy line as the 'Heroic Master of Weapons'. He is Teela's adoptive father and is the inventor of most of the weaponry and vehicles used by the Heroic Warriors.[9] Since Man-At-Arms is actually a title, not a name, the character is also known as Duncan. The original minicomics depicted him as the latest in a long family line of great warriors and inventors, who uses the material resources at his disposal to aid He-Man. The cartoon series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe by Filmation portrayed him as the Man-At-Arms to King Randor and Queen Marlena of Eternia, who holds residency at the Royal Palace, where his workshop is based. This portrayal has been adopted by most subsequent versions of the franchise. The cartoon portrayed Man-At-Arms as a mentor to Prince Adam, and as such he was one of the few people aware that Prince Adam and He-Man were one and the same. In the He-Man and She-Ra The Secret of the Sword movie, it is revealed that Man-At-Arms' heroic intrusion on Hordak's abduction of an infant Princess Adora prevented the villain from also abducting Prince Adam.[10]
The live action movie's portrayal of Man-At-Arms was similar to that of the cartoon, although he seemed to be a seasoned war veteran and possibly the biological father of Teela rather than adopted.
The 2002 cartoon series' portrayal of the character was mostly consistent with that of Filmation. The show also reveals that Man-At-Arms served as one of King Randor's chief supporters back during the Great Unrest, before the Council of Elders informed then-Captain Randor that his destiny was to be King of Eternia. Man-At-Arms designs and builds weapons and other technology for the royal family; he also helps train the Royal Guard, Teela, Prince Adam, and the other Masters of the Universe. In the 2002 series, Man-At-Arms sports a short topknot, and the armor on his left arm transforms into a different built-in weapons and tools. This newer Man-At-Arms is also older, more grizzled, and has more of a military bearing than the original 1980s version.
The original Man-At-Arms action figure comes with a club, but the character was rarely ever seen with it in the cartoon. The figure did not have the moustache seen on the character in the cartoon.
In the 2021 series, Duncan is depicted as a friend of Teela.[10]
Man-At-Arms was voiced by Alan Oppenheimer in the 1980s series, Garry Chalk in the 2002 series, Liam Cunningham in Masters of the Universe: Revelation, and Antony Del Rio in the 2021 series. In the 1980s live action movie, he is portrayed by Jon Cypher.
Man-E-Faces
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Man-E-Faces is a multi-faced Heroic Warrior, with the ability to change his faces from a human face to a monster face to a robot face.[2] His physical abilities mirror the face he wears.[11] Man-E-Faces, at times called "Manny" by his fellow Masters, had a prodigious career as an actor prior to his transformation. He is also a master of disguise.[12] His strongest persona, Man-E-Monster, was also his weakest, because as a monster he could initially be controlled by Beast Man. He enjoys playing the Eternian version of chess; Man-At-Arms built Roboto originally to serve as a gaming partner for Man-E-Faces. The figure came with a gun but it was not used in the cartoon.[13]
Man-E-Faces is voiced by Lou Scheimer in the 1980s series, Paul Dobson in the 2002 series, and Stephen Fry in the 2021 series.
Mekaneck
Mekaneck is the Heroic Warrior with a telescoping mechanical neck that enables him to serve as a spy and do reconnaissance.[14] Man-At-Arms is the one who gave him his extending prosthetic neck, although in the 2002 series this is never discussed; Man-At-Arms is only shown repairing kinks and damage to Mekaneck's neck.
In the 2002 series, Mekaneck occasionally feels useless and wishes he had better superpowers than just an extending neck. This leads him to unknowingly retrieve Count Marzo's power amulet, in the vain hope that he'd be granted better abilities. He-Man and the other Masters finally convince Mekaneck of his worth.[13] Only the figure came with the club, he did not have this in the 1980s cartoon. However, he did use it in the 2002 series. Mekaneck also had a son by the name of Philip.
Mekaneck is voiced by Lou Scheimer in the 1980s series and Gabe Khouth in the 2002 series.
CBR voted Mekaneck 10th worst He-Man toy.[15]
Meteorbs
The heroic Meteorbs are members of the Rock People who can transform from meteors into animal forms. They appear among Stonedar and Rokkon in the Star Comics (Comet Cat only appeared in one episode of the Filmation cartoons). They are portrayed as pets rather than equal members of the heroic warriors.
- Cometroid – Can transform from meteorb to robot.
- Astrolion – Heroic lion with amazing brute strength.
- Comet Cat – Heroic panther and the fastest of the Meteorbs. Appears in one episode of She-Ra.
- Tuskor – Heroic mammoth who busts force fields with tusks.
- Ty-Grrr – Heroic tiger Meteorb.
Moss Man
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Main article: Moss Man |
Moss Man (real name Kreann'ot n'Horosh) is a plant-based hero and master of camouflage who can manipulate plant matter, causing flowers to grow but also causing tidal waves of moss and vegetation.[2][16]
In the 2002 series, Moss Man is a quiet pastoral type who resides in the Eternian forests. Although invited to join the Masters of the Universe by He-Man, Moss Man chooses to retain his position as the guardian of Eternia's flora but agrees to help the Masters whenever he can. His assistance proves pivotal in "Council of Evil" and in other episodes.
The Moss Man figure came with a pine-like scent, textured fur-like moss, and was formed from the same mold as Beast Man.[17] His teeth were painted flat like a plant eater, but you could still see the unpainted Beast Man fangs. In the 1980s cartoon, he only has two appearances because the cartoon was drawing to a close by the time his figure was released. The club (figure's accessory) did not appear in the cartoon, in which he was portrayed as very peaceful.
Moss Man is voiced by Lou Scheimer in the 1980s series, John Payne in the 2002 series, and Alan Oppenheimer in Masters of the Universe: Revelation.
Comic Book Resources listed the character as part of He-Man: 15 Most Powerful Masters of the Universe.[18] CBR voted Moss Man 7th worst He-Man toy.[15]
Orko
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Main article: Orko (character) |
Orko is a magician from the parallel world of Trolla. Orko's magical abilities vary, depending on his location. On Eternia, Orko's magic doesn't work properly and his spells frequently backfire with humorous results, while in contrast on his homeworld of Trolla he is a master magician. Orko's attempts at helpfulness often end up causing only more trouble for the Masters and the royal family; however, in the 2002 series, his magic is much more controlled and successful, in several instances saving the day. The newer series attributes Orko's occasional ineptitude to the loss of his magic wand while saving 10-year-old Prince Adam upon arriving in Eternia. In the original series, he also saved young Prince Adam's life upon his arrival in Eternia, although he lost his magical amulet in the process. The reason why Trollan magic does not work well on Eternia was explained in "Dawn of Dragoon," in which Trolla is portrayed as a backwards world, where tree roots extend to the sky and leaves are in the ground, and Prince Adam had to recite his magic spell backwards to become He-Man. Orko moves around by levitating.[19] He was depicted as able to walk, but only on a few occasions in which he was rendered unable to float. Orko's face is concealed by a floppy hat and heavy scarf; according to tradition, members of his people only show their visage to their one true love (in Orko's case, Dree-Elle). He-Man describes Trollan face showing as "like getting engaged." Orko is one of the few beings on Eternia who know that Prince Adam is He-Man. In the She-ra series, Orko evinces a crush on She-ra. Orko is also the main catalyst of the central action in the He-Man and She-Ra Christmas special.
Orko is voiced by Lou Scheimer in the 1980s series, Gabe Khouth in the 2002 series, Griffin Newman in Masters of the Universe: Revelation, and Tom Kenny (as "Ork-0") and Wallace Shawn (as "Orko the Great") in the 2021 series.
Ram Man
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Ram Man is a stocky warrior with poor verbal skills whose chief method of attack/defense involves using his head as a battering ram.[20] He is unswervingly loyal to the people of Eternia, at times questioning the loyalty of newer Heroic Warriors such as Buzz-Off. However, he is also a bit naive and gullible.[21] His lack of intelligence is often played for humor. The moral in "House of Shokoti, Part I" was considered so obvious that Ram Man delivered a lesson about not trying to imitate his human battering ram practices, noting both his heavy armor and his nature as a fictional character.
In the original cartoon series, Ram Man is rather short, whereas in the 2002 series he is very large, one of the tallest heroes. He wears an armored helmet in both series, although in the 2002 series he is shown to remove it at times, displaying his short-cropped blonde hair and metal skull cap. He did not use the action figure's axe in the cartoon.
In the 2021 series, there is a genderbent version of Ram-Man called Ram-Ma'am who is the identity of Adam's best friend Krass'tine.
Ram Man is voiced by John Erwin in the 1980s series, Scott McNeil in the 2002 series, Danny Trejo in Masters of the Universe: Revelation, and Judy Alice Lee in the 2021 series.
In 2011, BBC Online reported that performer Jamie Moakes was trying to create "a new commodity, one to replace gold, silver and copper", by buying as many Ram Man figures as possible.[22] Ram Man was voted No.9 in The 10 Most Unfortunate Masters Of The Universe Toys by Io9.[23]
Ram Man was voted No.12 in The 12 Coolest Masters of the Universe Action Features by Topless Robot.[24] Ram Man was voted by Mania.com as the fourth most Crazy Masters of the Universe Figures.[21] CBR voted Ram-Man 14th worst He-Man toy.[15]
Roboto
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Roboto is a robot Heroic Warrior.[25]
In the 2002 version, he was designed and built by Man-At-Arms as a chess-playing robot, who upgrades his body and his knowledge database into that of a fighter in order to assist in the defense of the Eternian palace. Roboto is seen as an unwanted and unskilled pest by Teela, the Captain of the Guards, until Roboto sacrifices himself to protect the Masters of the Universe. Man-At-Arms rebuilds him, and Roboto is finally accepted by Teela.[25] Roboto's mechanical nature helps He-Man in overcoming the Serpent Ring's evil magic, him being a machine did not get possessed by King Hiss's magic. Roboto is the only character (especially released as his figure at the same time he debuts in the cartoon) to appear only once in the 1980s cartoon because the cartoon was about to end when Mattel released his figure. Similar to Trap Jaw's figure, the right arm of the original action figure had interchangeable attachments, which included an axe, laser gun, and claw. Rotating the figure's waist causes gears in his torso to spin, as well as open and close his mouth, which typically hung open when the figure was packaged, but stayed firmly shut in the show unless he was speaking.
Roboto is voiced by Alan Oppenheimer in the 1980s series, Michael Donovan in the 2002 series, and Justin Long in Masters of the Universe: Revelation.
Rio Blast
Rio Blast is an Eternian gunslinger with weapons hidden in his body.[21] He was never seen in the 1980s cartoon because it came to a close before the release of his figure. "Colonel Blast", inspired by prototypes of this character, did appear on She-Ra: Princess of Power. In the Marvel comic, he was frequently shown eating cayenne peppers.
Rio Blast was voted No.5 in The 10 Most Unfortunate Masters Of The Universe Toys by Io9.[23] Rio Blast was voted 1st out 7 in the 7 Stupidest He-Man Characters by Total Film.[26]
In the Masters of the Universe toyline, Rio Blast was the sole survivor of a group of heroic explorers on a starband near Eternia and became the "law" of that last frontier. When a meteorb brought him to Eternia, he sided with He-Man in his battle against Skeletor's forces.
Rock People
The Rock People (also known as the Comet Warriors) are allies of He-Man and She-Ra. Both only appeared in the She-Ra cartoon, since the He-Man cartoon stopped production by the time their figures were released. They came from the planet Geolon which was destroyed by Horde Prime.
- Rokkon – A heroic young rock being who can turn into a boulder for defense.[27] He appears in multiple MOTU comic books and in the She-Ra cartoon.
- Stonedar – A rock being who can turn into a meteor for defense. He appears in multiple MOTU comic books and in the She-Ra cartoon, Stonedar is the leader of the Comet Warriors.[2]
- Granita – A rock being and the sister of Rokkon. She didn't get her own action figure until the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline.
Rotar
Rotar is the Master of Hyper-Spin.[21] He was a guard at the Royal Palace of Eternia until one of the battles against Skeletor's Evil Warriors left him injured. Man-At-Arms saved him with one of his latest inventions called the Gyro Machine. Rotar mostly goes up against Twistoid in battle.
His figure was made after the end of the 1980s Filmation cartoon so he did not appear in animation.
In the Masters of the Universe Classics storyline, Rotar's real name is Runar.
Sorceress of Castle Grayskull
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The Sorceress (real name Teela Na) is the mystic guardian of Castle Grayskull. She acts as a conduit to the surging energies that dwell within the walls of Castle Grayskull. She can only temporarily access them, as it is shown to overwhelm her when exerting the power for long periods of time. Her powers include; telepathy, telekinesis, clairvoyance, teleportation, large scale energy barriers, mystics bolts, illusion projection and can polymorph. She can also create portals to various worlds, dimensions and even across time. It is she who bestows on Prince Adam the power to become He-Man. With Grayskulls magic focused by the power sword, He-Man has inexhaustible access to Grayskulls power. In the original animated series, the Sorceress cannot leave the castle for long periods of time unless she utilizes the “Crystal of Ala-nah”. It allows her to use the power of Grayskull and remain in her true-form temporarily. Once the crystal is exhausted, her link to Grayskull diminishes and she will revert to her falcon form, Zoar. In the The Secret of the Sword movie, which sequentially follows season two of the original animated series (in a unified continuity), it is the Sorceress who sends He-Man on the quest to find and rescue his long lost twin sister Princess Adora (who later becomes She-Ra ).
In the 2002 series, the Sorceress is far from powerless outside Castle Grayskull in her human form, as she demonstrates when she magically defends a village against an evil warlord. The 2002 series also portrays the Sorceress as more capable and more involved with the goings-on of Eternia. Unlike the 1980s Sorceress, who mainly sent psychic calls for help to He-Man, the 2002 Sorceress is more of a defender herself, physically and magically protecting Castle Grayskull and the power of the Elders contained within. The Sorceress is also the mother of Teela, who is destined to inherit her place, although Teela does not know this initially. In the 2002 incarnation, the Sorceress' connection to Teela is alluded to early on in the series. The Sorceress herself is quite different in appearance from her 80s version. The 1980s version features a woman in a white feathered leotard with a falcon-shaped feathered headdress and wings. In the 2002 version, the Sorceress is much more Egyptian in appearance, with a headdress resembling the Egyptian god Horus, an armored bodice, skirt, bare arms, jewelry, and a magical staff. It is disclosed that the Sorceress is just one in a line of Sorceresses whose duty it is to protect the secrets of Castle Grayskull.
In the 2013–2014 DC Comics ongoing series, the Sorceress of Grayskull is captured and imprisoned by Skeletor. Loyal to the end, she refuses to talk or eat until an impatient Skeletor kills her before engaging his nephew Adam/He-Man in a battle outside Castle Grayskull where his Havoc staff is broken and his jaw shattered by He-Man, before being knocked into the pit between Grayskull and the Evergreen Forest. Skeletor is presumed dead, but Adam/He-Man knows this might not be true. A memorial service is held in the Sorceress' honor in Eternos City following the battle at Grayskull.
Her 1987 action figure was released belatedly, as the toyline was about to end. The Sorceress character originated at Mattel, but the action figure is based on her Filmation cartoon design.
The Sorceress of Castle Grayskull was voiced by Linda Gary in the 1980s series, Venus Terzo in the 1990s series, Nicole Oliver in the 2002 series, Susan Eisenberg in Masters of the Universe: Revelation, and Kimberly Brooks in the 2021 series. In the 1980s live-action film, the Sorceress is portrayed by Christina Pickles.
She-Ra / Princess Adora
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She-Ra is introduced in the animated movie The Secret of the Sword (a same continuity, direct extension of the original He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Filmation cartoon) as Force Captain Adora, who was an agent of the Evil Horde that rules the planet Etheria. She discovers that she is the long-lost twin sister of Prince Adam (AKA He-Man ) and the princess of Eternia, having been stolen by the Horde's leader, Hordak, as a baby. She is granted the Sword of Protection, which parallels He-Man's Sword of Power, gaining the power to transform into She-Ra, her secret identity.
For more details on She-Ra related characters (including the members of the Evil Horde ) who play a role in the larger Masters of The Universe mythos, see * List of She-Ra: Princess of Power and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power characters .
Stratos
Stratos is one of the Heroic Warriors.[28] He has the power of flight and energy projection, and is the leader of a race of birdpeople who inhabit the airborne city of Avion, high in the Mystic Mountains. He appeared regularly in early episodes of the 1980s cartoon series by Filmation, and the season 2 episode "Betrayal of Stratos" explained that Stratos and his people gained their power of flight from the Egg of Avion, a sacred relic of his kingdom.
The 2002 cartoon series by Mike Young Productions portrayed Stratos as a long-serving member of the Masters and seemingly one of the older members of their ranks. Stratos and his race featured prominently in the episode "Sky War" which revealed that Avion has had clashes with the people of Andreenos (the bee people) but, thanks to Stratos and the Andreenid captain Buzz-off working together as Masters of the Universe, there is now peace between the two peoples.
No origin was ever given for Stratos in either of the two cartoons, but a comic produced by MV Creations to accompany the 2002 series revealed that his entire race was flightless until a magical staff gave them wings and the power of flight. The people of Avion use rocket packs for increased speed and navigation. During battle, they also carry rocket launchers and bombs. In the 1980s series, Stratos sported just a few feathers on his arms and flew Superman style, with his arms straight ahead. In the 2002 series, Stratos was redrawn to have full wings and a little more heft to his frame.
Stratos is voiced by Lou Scheimer in the 1980s series, Scott McNeil (who gave Stratos an accented inflection that seems to blend Sean Connery with Patrick Stewart) in the 2002 series, and Zeno Robinson in the 2021 series.
Stratos will appear in the Live Action He-Man movie. In the film, he will be nicknamed the "Angel of Death," and will rule over the Sky Guards of the Iron Gate Prison.[29]
Snout Spout
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Snout Spout is a heroic firefighter with a metal elephant-shaped head, who can squirt water out of his trunk.[21] He appears in the She-Ra cartoon and in several He-Man comic books as an Eternian warrior. In several of his She-Ra appearances, he is called by the figure's prototype name Hose Nose. He only appears in the She-Ra cartoon because the original He-Man cartoon stopped production by the time his figure was released. Of course, one episode mentioned that he was a friend of He-Man. He more closely resembled the action figure in his "Snout Spout" appearance than he did in his "Hose Nose" appearance. A planned episode of She-Ra was to include Snout Spout's kind called Hosers, but it was scrapped. His figure came with a fireman's axe (he did not have this in the cartoon).
In the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline, Jaxton was an Etherian peasant who was one of three gladiators captured by Hordak and thrown into the experimental matrix which grafted cybernetic parts to him. He later escaped to Eternia and sided with He-Man.
Snout Spout is voiced by George DiCenzo in the 1980s cartoon.
Sy-Klone
Sy-Klone (real name Dash-Shel) is a Heroic Warrior with the power of hyper-spin. He can generate whirlwinds and fly by spinning his torso and arms. He was only shown twice in the 1980s series because his figure was released before the cartoon's closure. The figure came with a yellow shield (which is absent in the cartoon).
In the 2002 continuity, Sy-Klone was recast as a mystic guardian of the Legacy Stones and the last defender of Anwat Gar, the Tibetan-Japanese-style temple that housed these stones. After destroying the stones, He-Man invited Sy-Klone to become a Master of the Universe. Sy-Klone's look resembles that of a stylized samurai. He tends to speak in proverbs, which irritates Teela from time to time. He is very lawful and righteous in nature.[30]
In the 2014 DC Comics ongoing series continuity, Sy-Klone was of the Gar race. Other Gar like him were still very much active during the period when King Grayskull lived.
Sy-Klone is voiced by Lou Scheimer in the 1980s series and John Payne in the 2002 series.
Teela
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Teela is the Captain of the Royal Guard and Man-At-Arms' adopted daughter. The original minicomics depicted Teela as a magical clone of the Sorceress created by Skeletor to do his bidding. However, she was rescued from Skeletor by Man-At-Arms, who raised her as his daughter and trained Teela to serve on the side of good. This portrayal of the character was abandoned for the Filmation cartoon series, which portrayed her as the biological daughter of the Sorceress and an unnamed and apparently deceased father, although she was unaware of her true heritage. The episode "Teela's Quest" revealed that Man-At-Arms had raised her from infancy at the Sorceress' behest. Teela is very outspoken and opinionated, at times disregarding direct orders from her father or being left to deal with the consequences for her disobedience. One of her duties is to teach combat skills to Prince Adam. She frequently berates him for his careless and worry-free attitude, but is fond of him nonetheless. She secretly admires He-Man and wishes Prince Adam could be more like him, unaware that the two are one and the same. Episodes such as "Teela's Quest" and "Teela's Triumph" explained that someday Teela will be made aware of the secrets of Grayskull and succeed her mother as the Castle's guardian, although her destiny must be kept secret from her until the right time comes.
The 2002 cartoon series followed much the same portrayal although the character seemed slightly younger, portrayed as an ambitious and headstrong teenager. In several episodes of this series she came much closer to suspecting the dual identity of Prince Adam and He-Man than she ever did in the 1980s series.
The 2008 toyline Masters of the Universe Classics has a storyline that combines elements of previous canons with new material, creating a new continuity. This version of Teela is a clone of the Sorceress (as in the early minicomics), is depicted with both red and blonde hair, and would one day take over from her mother as the new Sorceress. Years later, she became the wife of King He-Man and they had a son- the second He-Ro, Dare.
In the 2013–2014 ongoing DC Comics series, Teela is betrothed to Adam, unbeknownst to her and Adam. Later, during a battle through Subternia to bring back her mother, the deceased Sorceress of Grayskull, Teela overshoots a jump intended to take out King Hiss and is engulfed in a mystical flame. Dead to her friends for mere seconds, she is reborn as the new Sorceress of Grayskull.
Teela was voiced in the 1980s series by Linda Gary, Cathy Weseluck in the 1990s series, Lisa Ann Beley in the 2002 series, Sarah Michelle Gellar in Masters of the Universe: Revelation, and Kimberly Brooks in the 2021 series. In the 1980s live-action film, Teela is portrayed by Chelsea Field.
Tytus
Tytus was a heroic giant warlord with long blonde hair, who aided He-Ro in Preternia. His weapon of choice is an unusual hollowed-out "capture hammer", which he uses to grab his enemies.
In the Masters of the Universe Classics, Tytus came from Perpetua which he had to leave when the dinosaurs there developed strange techno parts. Upon meeting He-Ro, Tytus aided him against the Horde and the Snake Men. During the First Ultimate Battle Ground, Tytus fell in battle when he sacrificed his life to stop Megator.
Zodac
Zodac is a Cosmic Enforcer. Much confusion has arisen over the character's true allegiance due to conflicting portrayals in different media.[31] The original 1980s toy line packaged Zodac as a 'Cosmic Enforcer' although he was marketed as a villain. However, the DC Comics and the Filmation cartoon series indicated that the character strives to maintain a neutral standpoint, helping both good and evil sides in their times of need while leaning more towards the cause of justice. He appeared in three episodes of the Filmation cartoon series, most prominently in "The Search" in which he was seen to put He-Man to the test of retrieving the mystical object known as the Starseed, which could give its holder power over the whole universe. A twist at the end of the episode revealed that Zodac had also informed Skeletor about the Starseed, so that He-Man would be given the chance to retrieve it from him and be tested to find out whether he could overcome the lust for power.
Several other media in the 1980s, such as the UK Ladybird books, pictured Zodac as a thoroughly evil character, a generic member of Skeletor's henchmen.
In the cartoon, he did not have the chest hair the figure had, nor did he have the action figure's gun. Also, the figure had clawed hands and feet, while the cartoon version wore gloves.
The 2002 cartoon series gave a radically different portrayal of the character. Again he was not officially allied with either the heroic or evil forces, but rather than being a universal mediator between both sides he was portrayed as an ancient and mystical warrior who followed his own sense of right and wrong, without much regard for others. He was introduced in the season 1 episode "Snake Pit" as a warrior who had helped defeat the Snake Men in ancient times and held a centuries-long grudge against King Hiss after the latter killed and ate his brother. In season 2, he was called upon to stop the Snake Men after they were unleashed on present-day Eternia, but in a shock twist it was revealed it was Zodac himself who allowed the Snake Men to be freed, purely so he could exact his own revenge on King Hiss. Although the character's sense of morality was highly questionable in this series, he ended up being treated as the ultimate hero of the season, defeating King Hiss all by himself in the series' penultimate episode "Awaken the Serpent". Also unlike many throughout the series run, Zodak is amongst the very few who knew of Adam's true identity as He-Man from the beginning. The character was packaged as 'Zodak' in the contemporary toy line and his appearance was significantly altered- for reasons of racial diversity he was black-skinned rather than Caucasian, and had a somewhat tribal appearance, with white tribal markings on his arms. He wielded a staff, unlike the original Zodac who carried a laser gun.
Due to the radical difference between the 2002 version of Zodac and his 1980s counterpart, the current Masters of the Universe Classics adult collector's toy line has split him into two separate characters. The first of these is 'Zodac' (real name Zodac Zur) who is the Cosmic Enforcer as in the 1980s media, while the second is 'Zodak' (real name Kar-Tor), a student of the former who took his name and appearance and dedicated himself to fighting the Snake Men.
In the 2013 ongoing series from DC Comics, Zodac was given a new and completely different backstory; he is now known as Cosmic Enforcer 097-427-09, Second Platoon out of Overkill Battalion 657, but he's also the half-brother of Hordak and the son of Horde Prime. He is killed and his body absorbed by Hordak one million years before the birth of Adam of the House of Miro.
Zodac made an appearance in Masters of the Universe: Revolution.
Zodac was voiced by Lou Scheimer in the 1983 series, Christopher Judge in the 2002 series, and Jeffrey Combs in Masters of the Universe: Revolution.
Classics toyline characters (2008–2015)
King Grayskull
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King D'vann Grayskull is an ancestor of He-Man and She-Ra who ruled Eternia and resided in Castle Grayskull ages before He-Man's time. His wife was the sorceress Veena. During the time of King D'Vann, the Snake People, led by King Hiss, were a threat, as was Hordak. Hordak defeated the forces of King Hiss and was set to challenge Grayskull. A magic Oracle (who, like Orko, hailed from Trolla) revealed to Grayskull that he already had the power within him to defeat Hordak. Mortally wounded in the battle, Grayskull instructed his comrades and advisors to use his power to keep the peace on Eternia and that, one day, a hero would come to help in that endeavor. As he died, Veena promised to protect the power that resided in Grayskull to the best of her abilities and, when she was no longer capable, that she would find one to take her place. Grayskull's immense power rose from his corpse, imbued his sword with power, then surrounded his comrades, who were magically transformed into the beings known as the Council of Elders. King Grayskull was drawn to resemble He-Man, although a more barbaric, Viking-style He-Man (Figure shown at San Diego Comic-Con).
King Grayskull was originally designed by the Four Horsemen to be an older He-Man.
King Grayskull's action figure was released as part of the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline. In addition, there was an action figure called Spirit of Grayskull where the bio mentions that King Grayskull's ghost still resides in Castle Grayskull and helps the Sorceress of Castle Grayskull protect it.
King Grayskull was voiced by Cam Clarke in the 2002 series, Dennis Haysbert in Masters of the Universe: Revelation, and Alan Oppenheimer in the 2021 series.
Queen Grayskull
Queen Veena Grayskull is married to King Grayskull one of Adam and Adora's ancestors. She is a sorceress with similar powers to the later Sorceress of Castle Grayskull where she wears bird-like attire, leg guards, and is always barefoot.
When King Grayskull died, Queen Veena promised to protect the power that resided in Grayskull to the best of her abilities and, when she was no longer capable, that she would find one to take her place. In addition, she has taken on Sharella as her apprentice where Sharella became the Goddess of Castle Grayskull.
Queen Veena Grayskull was voiced by Nicole Oliver in the 2002 series.
Battle Lion
Battle Lion is a green lion named Granger who is the pet of King Grayskull and serves a role that would later be served by Cringer. When empowered by King Grayskull's powers, Granger becomes Battle Lion.
He-Ro
He-Ro was the most powerful wizard in the universe and a heroic cosmic warrior. He was the protagonist of the "Powers of Grayskull" prequel that was never released. He led the forces of Eternia against the forces of King Hiss and the Snake Men.
His alter ego in "The Powers of Grayskull" line was going to be a young man named Gray, mirroring the Adam/He-Man dual identity. Uttering the magic words "By the power of good, I strive for peace!" would transform Gray into He-Ro.
According to his 2009 action figures' packaging biography, his real name is Ro and he was infected with a techno-organic virus by the Horde Supreme during an epic battle and sent through a vortex to the magic planet of Eternia, where he was healed by Eldor. Out of gratitude, he fought with King Grayskull, eventually bequeathing his magic sword to King Grayskull upon his heroic death.
He-Ro was voiced by Phil LaMarr in Masters of the Universe: Revelation.
In 1996, a prequel TV series was proposed featuring the character alongside a proposed "Son of He-Man" TV series that featured a different He-Ro.[32][33][34]
Eldor
Eldor was a great wizard and sage who was He-Ro's mentor in Preternia and the guardian of The Book of Living Spells. The original action figure was created but not produced. Only prototype pictures exist.
In 2014, Mattel finally released a Masters of the Universe Classics figure of Eldor. His bio stated that he found "Gray" in a crater affected by a techno virus where Eldor healed him with a mystic pool. To repay Eldor, "Gray" became his student and they fought against the Snake Men.
The Goddess of Eternia
After the death of King Grayskull, the Power of the Universe was transferred from the Sword of Power to the Council of Elders, who hid it deep within his castle. Knowing the full sword was the key to channeling the power again, they split it in two to prevent it from falling into the hands of evil. For five thousand years, they waited for a worthy heir to be born. During this time their spirit guide, the creature known as The Goddess of Eternia, trained secret heroic guardians to keep the two halves of the sword separated. Many of these brave warriors took the name "He-Man" in honor of the sword they protected giving birth to many different legends of the protector of Eternia.
The Goddess is a translucent green repaint of the Masters of the Universe Classics Teela action figure. She is based on an early version of the Sorceress, as she appeared in the minicomic "He-Man and the Power Sword". This figure is notorious among collectors for its poor quality plastic, which is prone to breakage.
The character's "real name", Sharella, originates from the short-lived Masters of the Universe spin-off line "The Powers of Grayskull", where she was intended to be a tribal chieftess who would have helped Eldor raise Gray (aka He-Ro) and guided him in his battles against the Snake Men. While the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline used the name Sharella for the Goddess of Castle Grayskull, it was also mentioned that she started out as an apprentice to Queen Grayskull.
Wun-Dar
One hundred years before Prince Adam was born, Wun-Dar, a warrior from deep in the savage underground city of Tundaria, rescued a young woman who turned out to be the Goddess of Eternia. Providing him with cosmic battle armor and a sophisticated ray gun that could tap into almost unlimited power, the Goddess tasked Wun-Dar to protect both halves of the sword of He and keep them apart so as not to fall into the hands of evil. Like many warriors before him, Wun-Dar became known as "The He-Man", battling in a savage way to keep evil from obtaining the key to the great power hidden inside the long-forgotten Castle Grayskull.
The character Wun-Dar was created for the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline, with an action figure available exclusively to customers who purchased the monthly (2010) subscription. This figure is based on "Savage He-Man", an extremely rare action figure of unknown origins, which is a brown-haired repaint of the original 1982 He-Man. It is commonly believed among the fan community to be a promotional item associated with Wonder Bread, but no documentation has as yet been found to prove the theory. Mattel named the Classics figure "Wun-Dar" to pay homage to the myth, as well as including a small plastic loaf of bread accessory with the toy.
Wun-Dar made his TV debut in Masters of the Universe: Revelation.
Wun-Dar is voiced by Jay Tavare in Masters of the Universe: Revelation.
Fearless Photog
In 1986, Mattel held a contest for children to send in designs for new characters.[35] 44,000 people submitted their designs.[36] Five finalists were chosen, and more than 150,000 people then voted for their favorite.[35] Then 12-year-old Nathan Bitner entered the contest with Fearless Photog, eventually winning.[37] Nathan was awarded a scholarship for 100,000 dollars, plus a five-day trip to Disneyland.[38][35] Despite the contest's premise however, Fearless Photog never went into production.[39]
Fearless Photog is a heroic warrior with a robotic camera-shaped head. He has the ability to "focus in" on his enemies and drain their strength. His chest plate displays silhouettes of his defeated enemies.[36]
In 2011, Mattel revealed that Fearless Photog would finally receive a figure as the first entry in their six-figure Masters of the Universe Classics 30th Anniversary series.[40][39] His bio depicts him as an apprentice to Gwildor who invented the Photog Emulator which got him a spot in the Masters of the Universe. During the Second Ultimate Battleground, Fearless Photog defeated Clawful and Whiplash.
Queen Marlena
Queen Marlena is the Queen of Eternia and mother of the twins Prince Adam and Princess Adora.[41] Both the original cartoon series and the 2002 series show her as suspecting her son is He-Man. In the 1980s series, Marlena Glenn is an astronaut from Earth, Boise Idaho. Her ship crash-landed on Eternia. In the 1980s series, Queen Marlena is portrayed wearing a crown and long gown and not doing much other than attending dinners with her husband King Randor. However, in the episode "The Rainbow Warrior", her skills as both a pilot and a leader are shown in great detail. Later in that episode it is hinted that Queen Marlena also knows her son is He-Man. This is later confirmed on the Classics toy's biography card.
Queen Marlena in the 2002 series also wears a gown and crown, but unlike her previous incarnation, offers counsel to her husband and goes on diplomatic missions around Eternia. She is also able to fight with a knife and blaster to defend herself as seen when she is stalked by Kobra Khan and Tung Lashor. Unlike her husband King Randor, she did not have a toy made of her until the Masters of the Universe Classics line in 2011, which packaged her as both the royal queen and the space captain.[42]
Queen Marlena was voiced by Linda Gary in the 1980s series, Jay Scheimer in a few episodes of the 1980s series,[43] Nicole Oliver in the 2002 series, and Alicia Silverstone in Masters of the Universe: Revelation.[44]
Eternian Palace Guards
The Eternian Palace Guards are made up of the bravest and noblest warriors in the Light Hemisphere of Eternia. They serve as the soldiers of King Randor and are led by Teela and Man-At-Arms.
There was a two pack of the generic Palace Guards in the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline.
Sky High
First appearing in the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline, Sky High is a former Eternian Palace Guard named Darid who is an ace test pilot that assisted in Man-At-Arms' inventions. While defending Eternos from the skies, Darid took up the name Sky High and helped Man-At-Arms to upgrade the Jet Sleds and Wind Raiders for faster acceleration and smoother landings.
Hawke
Hawke is a female member of the Bird People.
In the 80s series, her greed was taken advantage of by Skeletor where she framed Stratos for a sabotage and got him banished from Avion. When she stole the Egg of Avion, Skeletor double-crossed her and had Whiplash imprison her in a cage. After Skeletor was defeated and Stratos was cleared of all charges, Hawke was placed on punishment detail.
In the 2002 series, Hawke is a warrior that is loyal to Stratos. She later was present with the Avionian representatives who are members of King Randor's council.
Hawke got an action figure in 2017 Masters of the Universe classics wave.[45] Her bio states that she was a healer from Calgary until she met Stratos who saved her from the attacking Torgs and they fell in love. When Delora got badly injured after recovering the Egg of Avion and the Emerald Staff of Avion from Skeletor, Stratos and Hawke used its powers which healed her and granted the Avionians the power of flight.
Hawke was voiced by Kathleen Barr in the 2002 TV series.
Kittrina
Kittrina is a cat-like warrior who appeared in the 1980s series and is a member of the Cat Folk race that lived in the Vine Jungle. As an agent of King Paw, Kittrina was angered that the people of Eternos City was intruding on their Temple of the Cat. She helped He-Man and Teela recover a Cat Folk statue that Webstor stole as part of Skeletor's plot to free the Grimalkin demon from its statue form. Afterwards, Kittrina plans to improve the relationship between the humans and the Cat Folk after being infatuated by Battle Cat.
Kittrina later got an action figure in the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline.
Kittrina was voiced by Linda Gary in the 1980s series.
Slamurai
First appearing the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline, Slamurai is a heroic white-clad ninja from the planet Bashido and an enemy of Ninjor.
The Mighty Spector
John Spector is a former palace guard who eventually became known as The Mighty Spector, a time-traveling spy in a purple "vortex suit" and member of the Time Agents. Reporting to King He-Man in the not-to-distant future, he travels around in a hovercraft he calls the "Spectormobile". Created exclusively for the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline.
Sir Laser-Lot
Sir Laser-Lot is a knight in an enchanted blue armor wielding a laser sword, shield, and mace. Designed by Geoff Johns and sculpted by the Four Horsemen, Sir Laser-Lot was created exclusively for the Classics toyline. He was the mightiest of King Grayskull's knights on Preternia. He-Man had Sir Laser-Lot brought to the present to serve as the King's new Man-at-Arms so that he can train the King's son Dare and the Royal Guards in ancient battle techniques.
Dekker
Dekker (voiced by Blu Mankuma) was originally a mercenary from the Dunes of Doom who sided with King Miro during the Great Unrest. When working for King Miro, Dekker trained the palace guards and met Duncan who Dekker took on as an apprentice. Dekker later retired to life as a fisherman on Orkos Island and had passed his Man-At-Arms title to Duncan. He does occasionally help the Masters of the Universe in their fight against the forces of evil.
Dekker was created for the 2002 cartoon series and was eventually made into an action figure in the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline which revealed his full history.
Castle Grayskullman
Castle Grayskullman was created for the Masters of the Universe Classics by lifelong MOTU enthusiast Daniel Benedict[46] after winning the 30th Anniversary "Create-A-Character" contest. The action figure's swords are based upon the original Castle Grayskull playset's flag symbols and his shield is based upon the emblem on the Castle's Jawbridge.
During the Second Ultimate Battleground, Hordak and King Hiss' grand army pressed in against the allied heroes of Eternia. Reaching out through the Orb of Power that is hidden deep inside Castle Grayskull, He-Man and Teela (who is the new Sorceress of Castle Grayskull) used an unrepeatable spell to call upon the Powers of Grayskull and infuse life into the very walls of the castle itself. Rising from the castle's hidden Chamber of Defense, Castle Grayskullman marched into battle swinging his dual swords of power where he helped to turn the tide.
Lord Dactys
Lord Dactys (voiced by Richard Newman in the 2002 series) is the leader of the bat-like Speleans and an old friend of King Randor. The Speleans and the Caligars have been in a feud ever since they found their homes destroyed following the Great Unrest where they helped Miro. In "To Walk with Dragons," Lord Dactys becomes a member of King Randor's council. During the threat of King Hiss, Lord Dactys and Ceratus settled their differences.
He later gained an action figure in the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline, with his name incorrectly spelled as Lord Dactus.
Ceratus
Exclusive to the 2002 series, Ceratus (voiced by Brian Dobson) is the leader of the Caligars. He has issues with his younger brother Whiplash who betrayed their kind to Skeletor. At one point, Prince Adam mistook one of the Caligars as Whiplash which angered him. The Caligars and the Speleans have been in a feud ever since they found their homes destroyed following the Great Unrest where they helped Miro. During the threat of King Hiss, Ceratus and Lord Dactys put aside their differences.
A Masters of the Universe Classics figure of Ceratus is due for release in 2015. His bio also mentioned that he joined King Randor's council and assisted in the Second Ultimate Battle Ground.
Chief Carnivus
Exclusive to the 2002 series, Chief Carnivus (voiced by Paul Dobson) is the lion-like warrior chief of the Qadians, a tribe of cat-people. While originally neutral, he agrees with Prince Adam and Teela to side with King Randor and He-Man in the fights against Skeletor. In "To Walk with Dragons," Chief Carnivus becomes a member of King Randor's council.
He later gained an action figure in the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline where his full name is Carnivus Fervelius III.
Kulatak Elder
The Kulatak Elder (voiced by Campbell Lane in the first appearance, Michael Donovan in the second appearance) is the elderly leader of the snow monster-like Kulataks which were at first thought to be mythical and is exclusive to the 2002 series. In "To Walk with Dragons," the Kulatak Elder becomes a member of King Randor's council.
A Masters of the Universe Classics figure of the character named King Chooblah was released.
Lizard Man
Created for the original He-Man cartoon, Lizard Man (voiced by Lou Scheimer) is a lizard man. He is shorter than most of his battle comrades with speed and agility as his main attributes.
He did not have a toy made of him[47] until 2015 when he was included in the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline which revealed that his real name is Gayn. Lizard Man's bio states that he has dealt with discrimination due to his genetic connections to the Snake Men.
Oo-Larr
Exclusive to the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline, Oo-Larr is a jungle He-Man based on He-Man from early minicomics.[48]
In Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Adam transforms into Savage He-Man (vocal effects provided by Dee Bradley Baker) who is inspired by Oo-Larr when he channeled the transformation without the sword.[49][50]
Plasmar
First appearing in the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline, Plasmar is a warrior who saw his fellow warriors and his family slain by the Horde and the Snake Men during the Battle of Xarkoran. Absorbing the powers of the Gem of Tomadge, he gained the ability to gain plasma-blast energy. He fought the Snake Men Warriors that he hunted down and even wore their hides. Plasmar was later found by his old friend Clamp Champ where he sided with He-Man.
Vikor
Exclusive to the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline, Vikor is the "He-Man of the North."
Sometime after King Grayskull's death, a Viking-like warrior from the north named Vikor was chosen by the Goddess of Castle Grayskull to help protect the Sword of He as Eternia awaits a true heir to be born. Some of his known heroics involved fighting the remaining Snake Men and defending the Valley of Gnarl from the Fighting Foe Men. Vikor's legends will never be forgotten in the great archives of Eternia.
Vikor made his TV debut in Masters of the Universe: Revelation.
Vikor is voiced by Adam Gifford in Masters of the Universe: Revelation.
Other heroes associated with MOTU
He-Man has several allies who are independent of the Heroic Warriors. Although they only occasionally assist He-Man (and only when it suits their purposes), they are considered heroic characters nonetheless.
Granamyr
Granamyr (voiced by John Erwin) is the oldest and wisest of the dragons of Darksmoke, an ancient dragon kingdom on Eternia. Granamyr greatly distrusts humans after a great war between the dragons and humans centuries ago, but he strongly respects He-Man, who convinces him there is still some hope for humankind. Granamyr would appear in a few more episodes of the original Filmation era He-Man cartoon, including in one episode of She-Ra: Princess of Power. Granamyr is one of the most powerful magic users on Eternia and apparently possesses such extraordinary power that even Skeletor dares not challenge him.
He did not have a toy made of him in the vintage era. As of December 2012, he has now been included in the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline.[51]
Granmyr was voiced by John Erwin in the 1985 series and by John De Lancie in Masters of the Universe: Revolution.
Faceless One
Created for the 2002 cartoon series, the Faceless One (voiced by Richard Newman) is an ancient ruler of the former city of Zalesia, which now lies in ruins. In the comic adaption of MoTU, it is revealed that said mystic was once an Elder on the Council of Wisdom. But when his daughter was stolen from his kingdom by the Snake Men, his former compatriots turned their backs on him due to breaking their cardinal law against siring a family. In return for the safety of his progeny, King Hiss would demand a means of awakening and controlling an ancient God Beast cast in the form of Snake Mountain from the timeless wizard. The fallen king would oblige, but felt incredible guilt at the horror that followed after Serpos was unleashed upon Eternia. As punishment for betraying the world to the Snake Men, the other Elders cursed him with immortality and mystically imprisoned him within the boundaries of his devastated fiefdom, which had been annihilated in the snake deity's wake. Thousands of years later, he often offers his help or implores the aid of He-Man to atone for past misdeeds, but can only exist outside Zalesia in an intangible ghost-like state. The mysterious child of the Faceless One is later revealed to be Evil-Lyn herself.
An action figure of the Faceless One was released in 2011 as part of the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline where his bio was revealed.
Procrustus
Originally appearing in a comic book, Procrustus is an immortal giant with four arms who resides at the very centre of Eternia, holding the planet itself together with his mystical strength ever since Hordak tried to use the Spell of Separation to get to the Starseed within.
A toy of Procrustus was released in 2012 as part of the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline.
Strobo
Strobo is a Cosmic Enforcer who appears in a comic book. He has a mirror built into his chest and possesses light-reflecting powers. His design was based on a mixture of parts from existing characters- Sy-Klone's body, Zodac's head, and King Randor's cape.
A Masters of the Universe Classics action figure of him was released in 2013.
Cartoon and comic-exclusive heroes
Lieutenant Andra
Lieutenant Andra is a prominent female character in the Star Comics. However, she did appear to have aligned with Faker in "Injustice vs. Masters of the Universe" comic series.
She appears in Masters of the Universe: Revelation, voiced by Tiffany Smith.[52][53]
King Miro
King Miro (voiced by Lou Scheimer) is King Randor's father and the grandfather of Prince Adam and Princess Adora. Legend has it in the 1980s series that King Miro disappeared for many years, held captive by the evil Enchantress. Restored to Eternia, he is taken to Etheria by Prince Adam to meet Adam's sister Adora.
In the 2002 series, Miro was the Captain of the Guards that served the Elders where he had a part in the apprehension of Count Marzo. King Miro has been married twice; his first wife was a member of the blue-skinned humanoid race known as Gar. She gave Miro his first-born son, a half-Gar named Keldor, Randor's half-brother. Keldor eventually became the evil Skeletor.
Dree Elle
Dree Elle (voiced by Linda Gary) is a female Trollan and Orko's girlfriend. Unlike Orko himself, she did not have a toy made of her until the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline where she was packaged with Montork.
Yukkers
Yukkers (voiced by Alan Oppenheimer) is the mischievous brother of Dree-Elle. Wears a trucker cap and sports a "Y" on the front of his garment.
Montork
Montork (voiced by Lou Scheimer) is Orko's uncle from Trolla, who resembles Orko, but has a beard and glasses, No toy of Uncle Montork was ever made until the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline where he was packaged with Dree Elle. His fellow Trollans, Snoob and Yukkers, did not have toys made of them either.
Kol Darr
Kol Darr (voiced by John Erwin) is a gladiator-like warrior and ally of He-Man. He flies around on Shadow Master, an armored flying horse with the ability to blend into any shadow.
Starchild
Starchild (voiced by Linda Gary) is a beautiful young girl, apparently between six and seven years old. She has blonde hair and blue eyes, and she wears an outfit which resembles a red one-piece bathing suit with a yellow star and white boots. She has incredible magical powers, which she describes as feelings. Said powers cause a glow to appear around those she loves; the Starchild can use this "glow" to defend herself from those who would exploit her abilities for selfish ends, as in the Filmation episode "The Starchild" when the Tree People and the Cave Dwellers wanted custody of her. She also appears in the Larry DiTillio episode "Bargain with Evil", in which she combines her energy with that of another sorceress to open an inter-dimensional gateway.
Melaktha
Melaktha (voiced by Alan Oppenheimer) is the royal archaeologist, a muscular, bearded, dark-skinned intellectual who was created by writer Larry DiTillio to add more racial diversity to the original cartoon. He first appears in "House of Shokoti" parts 1 and 2. Melaktha has not been released as a toy.
Scrollos
Scrollos is a mysterious character who served as the narrator of the UK comics, Scrollos also helped observe and protect Eternia from extraterrestrial threats (much like the Marvel Comics character Uatu the Watcher). He resides in a spaceship with a large crew of robots.
Movie characters
None of these characters had toys made of them.
- Detective Hugh Lubic (portrayed by James Tolkan) – Detective Lubic is a tough detective from the 1987 movie. In the film's climax, he is accidentally transported to Eternia by the Cosmic Key and ends up battling Skeletor's forces alongside He-Man and his friends. Celebrated for his deed, he later remains on Eternia.
- Julie Winston (portrayed by Courteney Cox) – Julie is a young girl who assists He-Man in regaining the Cosmic Key. Julie's parents were killed in a plane crash, leaving her orphaned and suffering from survivors guilt as she feels responsible for having taken that flight. By the end of the film, Gwildor sends Julie and Kevin back to before her parents died.
- Kevin Corrigan (portrayed by Robert Duncan McNeill) – Kevin is Julie's boyfriend, an aspiring young musician who initially mistakes the Cosmic Key as a synthesizer.
