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Netflix’s Masters of the Universe: Revolution casts Meg Foster as Motherboard

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Meg Foster Masters of the Universe: Revolution

Mattel has announced that Meg Foster, known to genre fans for her role as Evil-Lyn in the 1987 cult classic live action Masters of the Universe film, returns to Eternia with an all-new role in the new series Masters of the Universe: Revolution, set to launch globally on Netflix in 2024. Foster joins the animated voice cast as Motherboard, an ancient sorceress of technology in the fight for the soul of Eternia.

Foster joins the fray as a formidable force against the Masters, focused on plunging Eternia into imminent darkness. Acting as Hordak’s liasion on Eternia, Motherboard is a powerful sentient artificial intelligence that uses her nanovirus powers to manipulate Skeletor and the people of Eternia as she aims to ensnare the planet, and Grayskull, as a prize for Hordak.

Set as the follow-up to 2021’s Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Masters of the Universe: Revolution is an all-new story that takes the classic He-Man vs. Skeletor rivalry to places audiences have never before experienced. It’s technology up against magic as He-Man and the heroic warriors face the forces of Skeletor and a deadly threat to the planet in the next epic chapter in the battle for Eternia. Foster joins Revolution’s all-star cast which includes Chris Wood as He-Man, Melissa Benoist as Teela, Emmy nominee Mark Hamill as Skeletor, and William Shatner in a still-to-be announced role.

Masters of the Universe: Revolution is set to debut on Netflix in 2024 and is executive produced by Mattel’s Fred Soulie, Rob David and Christopher Keenan, as well as Ted Biaselli and Kevin Smith.  

Mattel and Dark Horse present The Art of Masters of the Universe: Origins and Masterverse

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Dark Horse Books and Mattel present a new behind-the-scenes look at the production of the Masters of the Universe figures in The Art of Masters of the Universe: Origins and Masterverse.

This beautifully designed volume, written by Alex Irvine, provides a deep dive into the lore and world of the Mattel hit figure lines, Masters of the Universe: Origins and Masterverse. Explore each figure’s background, as well as detailed artwork from the products themselves. This volume will also feature new insights from the creators of the figures.

The Art of Masters of the Universe: Origins and Masterverse will also be available in a deluxe edition! The Deluxe Edition package will include a portfolio of artwork and two lithograph prints, all housed in a hardcover slipcase together with the art book.

The Art of Masters of the Universe: Origins and Masterverse HC [192 pages, 9 x 12”] and Deluxe Edition [192 pages, 9 x 12”] will be in bookstores December 5, 2023 and in comic shops December 6, 2023. Both the standard and deluxe editions are now available for pre-order at your local comic shop and indie bookstore.

The Art of Masters of the Universe: Origins and Masterverse HC Standard Edition: Amazon 

The Art of Masters of the Universe: Origins and Masterverse HC Deluxe Edition: Amazon

Hasbro and Mattel sign a licensing pact to create co-branded toys and games

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Rumors of a buyout have swirled for quite some time but a deal of a different sort is happening between Hasbro and Mattel. The two companies have entered a multiyear licensing agreement to share their properties for co-branded games and toys.

That means you’ll soon be able to find Barbie-branded Monopoly launching in fall 2023 and Transformers-branded UNO coming later this year. Also coming is a Transformers-branded Hot Wheels line in early 2024.

The deal spins out of the two properties’ upcoming films, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and Barbie, each of which come to theaters in the summer.

The Boglins are back in February!

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Dynamite has announced a new collectible trading card series based on the 1980s toy sensation, Boglins shipping in February for fans!

The famous creatures are exiting the swamp and invading the collections of fans once more with their first-ever official trading cards set. Creator Tim Clarke debuted a line of brand new toys last year, reviving the beloved franchise. Now Dynamite and Clarke are working hand in hand to develop a fun-filled throwback trading cards set to deliver rare artwork, unique photography, and rare chase cards to everyone’s Boglins collection.

Boglins Trading Cards Series One is an amazing walk down the bog of yesteryear combined with beautiful photography of some of the rarest Boglins ever seen. This unique series is stuffed with wonderful Boglins trivia, stories, and secrets from the creators themselves. Packed into this 120 card set are subsets to collect and amazing sights from the Bog that have been buried for decades.

The full set features 120 unique base cards, 9 Foil Card chase cards and 9 Old-Fashioned Card Stock chase cards! A random chase card is guaranteed one in every pack! Plus Box Topper Incentive Cards, one of six special behind the scenes production model cards and one hand-drawn full color sketch card guaranteed in every box! Boglins fans can now collect trading cards representing their favorite characters and much more from this comprehensive collection of art and design that was taken straight from the Boglins Studios archives. And some of the pledge levels include limited edition Boglins toys with collector pins & exclusive trading cards!

Boglins are a series of toy puppets co-created by Tim Clarke, Maureen Trotto, and Larry Mass and distributed by Mattel starting in 1987 and now available by TriAction Toys. They were released to coincide with the “creature craze” started by films such as Ghoulies, Critters, and Gremlins. Boglins are goblin-themed hand puppets made of flexible rubber that you could make look like they were speaking and having facial expressions. The line consisted of small and large sizes and later in the line they included aquatic, Halloween, and baby themes. The original run went until 1994.

Those Two Geeks Episode 194: With No Planned Topic… TOYS!

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The two geeks chat about toys, preorders, and the irritation of companies not releasing things on time.

As always, Alex and Joe can be found on Twitter respectively @karcossa and @FirstRonin4 if you feel the need to tell them they’re wrong individually, or @those2geeks if you want to yell at them together on Twitter, or by email at ItsThose2Geeks@gmail.com.

Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

Those Two Geeks Episode 190: We Won’t Talk About The Haslab. The Sky Is Green.

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The two geeks weren’t going to talk about the Engine of Vengeance Haslab… but they do. And then collecting in general.

As always, Alex and Joe can be found on Twitter respectively @karcossa and @FirstRonin4 if you feel the need to tell them they’re wrong individually, or @those2geeks if you want to yell at them together on Twitter, or by email at ItsThose2Geeks@gmail.com.

Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

Those Two Geeks Episode 189: THAT End Credits Scene

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The two geeks talk about the end credits scene from Black Adam that has been leaked, but oddly not the movie itself as neither of these two have seen it yet. And then inevitably end up talking about toys (again).

As always, Alex and Joe can be found on Twitter respectively @karcossa and @FirstRonin4 if you feel the need to tell them they’re wrong individually, or @those2geeks if you want to yell at them together on Twitter, or by email at ItsThose2Geeks@gmail.com.

Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

Those Two Geeks Episode 188: Henry Cavil and Crowdfunding Toys

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The two geeks talk about Henry Cavil as Superman, and then inevitably end up talking about toys. Specifically Eternia from Mattel and the Engine of Vengeance from Hasbro.

As always, Alex and Joe can be found on Twitter respectively @karcossa and @FirstRonin4 if you feel the need to tell them they’re wrong individually, or @those2geeks if you want to yell at them together on Twitter, or by email at ItsThose2Geeks@gmail.com.

Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

Those Two Geeks Episode 187: Bloody Hurricanes…

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The two geeks are back, and spend the entire show talking about toys. Mostly.

As always, Alex and Joe can be found on Twitter respectively @karcossa and @FirstRonin4 if you feel the need to tell them they’re wrong individually, or @those2geeks if you want to yell at them together on Twitter, or by email at ItsThose2Geeks@gmail.com.

Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

SDCC 2022: Mattel Kicks of “12 Days of Fandom” Today

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Kickstarting Mattel’s presence at San Diego Comic-Con, Mattel Creations brings fans the hottest exclusive collectibles from beloved properties, including Hot Wheels, WWE, Jurassic World, Masters of the Universe, and more during “12 Days of Fandom.” The celebration unveils the first product drop today, July 11th, ultimately providing fans with a 288-hour sale of the 2022 line up heading into this year’s convention.

Fans can stay up-to-date with daily announcements and drops by visiting https://creations.mattel.com/, the exclusive destination for all things Mattel.

During San Diego Comic-Con, Mattel will present a variety of fan-forward events, including panels, signings, special guest appearances, product showcases, incredible installations for the perfect photo-op, and displays of the “12 Days of Fandom” items at booths #3029 and #2945.

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