"We weren't able to have a rotating barrel in his chest" The ancients had wondrous technology that is now lost to us. Thanks Scott. I'm enjoying these looks at the creative decisions behind the scenes. Bizarro vs. Faker especially tickles me. Though I sometimes wonder: why _Faker_ and not _Fakor?_

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Spelling in the vintage era was a little wonky. Just look at the box for Skreeech!

@DD8842

3 жыл бұрын

Dice case construction it's a lost art. - Optimus Primal

He is definitely one of my most cherished figures. I was so lucky to get one early on. For some reason, Faker was one of my most favorite characters, but unfortunately I never had one as a kid. Now as an adult, I have every version of him released and can't be happier. Thanks for coming up with this variant. He's AWESOME (crop top and all 🤣😉).

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Crop top AND all. ;-)

Faker is He-man's Bizarro!! I don't know why I never realized that before.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

And knowing is half the knowing!

For being a low budget toy run, it was a great one, thank you toy guru!!!!

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing what you can come up with on a budget!

@greatgibby

3 жыл бұрын

I honestly never ever felt that the figures suffered from a small budget. I didn't care for the mistakes that happened and detested Digital River, but I could understand what the issues were. For the most part, the figures were absolutely amazing and what everyone involved could do with what they had was mind blowing! I could tell that there was a lot of love and care put into the designs and that's why I was so into the line and still am. Aside from the first King Grayskull, I have every figure released and couldn't be happier. I just hope the story doesn't end with Snake Mountain. 🤞

@206dave4

3 жыл бұрын

Steve Giblin yes they are amazing, I have all of them except the roton vehicle, if they were still making them, I’d still be buying them now

@greatgibby

3 жыл бұрын

@@206dave4 I missed that when it was first released, but totally lucked out at last year's PowerCon. I found someone selling a brand new MIB for an unbelievable price. I had to walk around holding it all day because I didn't have my car. It was a pain, but totally worth it lol

@206dave4

3 жыл бұрын

Steve Giblin yea I missed it when it went on sale, but it’s all good, I have everything else except the castle and snake mountain, just didn’t have the room for them, but really a great toy line, so many characters that I never thought we would get but they made just about everyone

I have always loved Faker, this video is a great watch. I like how you not only talk about the Classics, but the other lines as well. Great job as always Guru!

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your very kind comment. Always grateful.

Heh, I was pretty sure Classics did the Battle Armor Faker first, but I was never entirely sure. You're totally right though, they should have released one of these back in the 1980s. Love this design :D Great job!

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

If only I worked for Mattel in the 80s!

Hi Toy Guru, that set is very expensive right now, luckily I was able to get it at the store price thanks to a friend who was able to get 2 sets, thank you very much again for the video!

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I do wish we had found to release a single. I know the aftermarket is not fun. Glad you scored it!

@belmont6444

3 жыл бұрын

@@spectorcreative1872 😀👍

Faker has so much potential for story development.

I really enjoy these videos, and I bought myself Hurricane Hordak as a Christmas present. I think that's my 5th classics figure now, so still a long way to go.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

It is an awesome line to collect and I wish you good journey on your collecting goal!

Thanks for this perspective. I appreciate these videos.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

And I am most grateful you took the time to comment!~

I fondly remember battle armor He-Man and Skeletor as well. In fact when cleaning out some of my old toys recently I came across two BA Skeletor figures. One was missing an arm, but hey. I had some of those Crack-Ups cars as a kid too. So much fun. They need to re-release those too at some point. I can understand the mishap with China on the sword. My friend used to work for Disney and they would often get confused when asked to make stuff with Tigger on it since they thought the extra g was a typo, so they would end up with things that just had a plain ol tiger on it. Heh

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Check out the vintage package for Skreech. You will get a kick out of it...

Thank you for making these videos!!! ❤️

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

And thank YOU for watching them!

In just under a year you’ve almost hit 10k of new subscribers!!! Congratulations and Happy New Year! 🎆🎊🎈

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Couldn't have done it without early subscribers like you Joey!

I was surprised to find a Fake-Ra (She-Ra's version!)... I love the fan customs as they have the same spirit as the original line. Creativity!

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Fan customs are some of the best ways to know what customers want!

I was equally stoked when I saw them at TRU as I was disappointed when I didn’t get them all!

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing how short the retail shelf life can be!

I was crazy lucky to get BA Faker. My friend wanted Bizarro and he sold me BA Faker! For retail. Good thing cause the the price is ridiculous now on evil-Bay

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

So I have seen. I wish I could have any control over that!

Faker is my favorite MOTU character of all time. I so wished we would have got a Leo Faker in the Classics line.

@spectorcreative1872

2 жыл бұрын

He is one of the most popular

Love the opening.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

muhaha

Happy New Year, Scott! I've followed your channel since the very beginning and try to watch all your toy-related videos. Entertaining and informative channel, especially during the 2020 circumstances.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Well thank you! So glad to have you on board. Many more to come. Feel free to also share on social media with friends, it helps the channel a ton!

One of my most long awaited videos in the line is finally here. Having all the released figures in this line. I must say that Battle Armor Faker has a special spot in my collectors heart. I love this figure to the extent that I made my first vintage custom. And I dare say he became flawless, all original parts including Skeletor's version of the Battle Armor, and a rotating chest plate (minus the paint on the armor). Too bad one can't post pictures here, otherwise I would display my masterpiece

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

I do wish comments would allow images for just that reason! Glad you treasure this figure!

I've always luv the concept of battle armor faker...sadly I've never own a version of him 😭

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Well maybe Mattel will do him in Origins?

It really is a shame that this armor never made it into any of the weapons packs. Fortunately, we DID get the axe and shield, which I'm grateful for!

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! I love that orange axe!

I have so many moc new in the box figures lol including faker!👑👍🏻

@greatgibby

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto! I got two of every figure released and love each one of them (except Sir Lazer Lot)

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Release them!

@greatgibby

3 жыл бұрын

@@spectorcreative1872 lol... One set is free from their plastic cages, but another will stay sealed incase of a rainy day... Or will be passed on to my nephew for a possible rainy day for him. 😊

I always thought you should have released a version of battle armor faker in the regular line with not only a faker head, but also some generic robot heads in a two pack, so they could be used as army builders for skeletor. Though he already had his robots knights, and of course skelecons, so, maybe he didn't need any more troops.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

It was discussed, but we had so many precious few slots as is that we had to pick our battles if you will.

Now I want a faker variant of the flying fist he man or maybe a thunder punch he man

@spectorcreative1872

2 жыл бұрын

Make it happen Mattel!

After all is said and done, and taking everything into consideration, I strongly encourage you to not have any regrets regarding anything you did for masters of the universe!

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always Rodrick! ;-)

I always wondered how people would react to more battle armor characters - Battle Armor Man-At-Arms seems like a natural extension and Battle Armor Teela would have been an interesting refresh in line with her position as captain of the guard.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe in time Mattel will do Origins and put all the figures in Battle Armor of some type?

You meant to say Battle Armor Faker became part of toy history. Companies need to take note of what Funko is doing. They have tons of repaints and most of them are well done. Also, the comic industry, because there are tons of different versions of Batman and Superman and Spiderman, and now Spawn is getting into the variant game. The comic industry is so ahead of its time and it never got any credit for what they were doing, now its way way more main stream but a lot of the stuff we see in the entertainment industry was happening in comics . Battle Armor He-Man is my favorite version of He-Man and he will be riding Origins Battle Cat. What goes on in the toy community seems so simple to just follow and see what people want. There are tons of Battle Cat customs for Anti-Eternia He-Man

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

I always felt following fan customs is the best way to know what fan want!

Crazy part is he was never blue in the cartoon, but that blue on him made him a classic heman toy.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Right?!

Excellent channel and content!! Enjoying catching up on all these videos as I just found your channel. The director commentaries are amazing on the classic figures. Is the goal to cover every figure in the line eventually with a commentary??

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

That is my goal indeed. And to bring happy memories to toy lovers!~ Please do feel free to share videos on social media with friends. It helps the channel a ton!

@ManCaveCollectibleReviews

3 жыл бұрын

@@spectorcreative1872 good stuff!! I’ll share it on my channel as well. Such a cool perspective getting the behind the scenes look at these toys we love so much! Have a great one!

Can’t wait to get the He-Man with the alternate head.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

It id so cool how a new portrait can make an entirely new figure!

Yep Battle Armor Skeletor was my first Skeletor. But surprisingly my first He Man was Thunder Punch He-Man. And even stranger my first ever He Man line figure was Stinkor.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

What a smelly way to get into the brand! ;-P

Always liked that Idea as a new Faker and he is often harder to find too making him something for the collectors to go for to complet there line. I was jsut watching and Old movie Ator the Fighting Eagle and Wondered how much of it might of been something drawn apon for He-man.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

I"m not familiar with that film. I';ll need to check it out!

.33k to go.... almost there! Let’s go people! Spread the word!

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

I think we can do this before 2021~ !!!!

If I have only one criticism of the classics line, it's that the "battle armor" figures really should have come with color-matching shin guards. I know the originals did not, but Scott's talked before about pursuing some "if they could have they would have" ideas in other figures. Adding shin-guards would have really brought not just the swapping chest gimmick, but the core idea of 'armor' to the fore.

@spectorcreative1872

2 жыл бұрын

A neat idea and to tell you the truth the first I have ever been asked about this!

Yep I've convinced myself I need to attempt at least one custom fig in my life... gonna be battle armor Wun-Dar. His whole era still needs to be defined like Lord Grayskull's. They should've used this gimmick for a whole wave!

@spectorcreative1872

2 жыл бұрын

A worthy custom to attempt!

Hopefully Mattel will release a Battle armor Faker for the MOTU Origins line. Makes sense considering Mattel has the tools to do so.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Releasing Battle Armor Faker in Origins is tight.

As I’ve said countless times already, I am grateful for what we were able to get thanks to you! Mazel tov! 😉😎

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Faker really needs a Bot-Mitzvah

Skeletor: Bah! Something is wrong with this life size He-Man voodoo doll.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Oh what a scene that would have been!

The battle damaged insert pieces for the DC vs. MOTUC Faker should have been the electronic chest sticker instead of the "slash" marks that He-Man and Skeletor had. That one Faker variant at 11:41 shows it.

This is the one figure of the line I will always regret not having. Shame it wasn't made available at the end like eternia he-man or the individually packed horde trooper.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

I"m sorry he never got a proper single release

Speaking of cars inspiring MotU features, I always thought Faker was a ridiculous idea because a "blue He-Man" always seemed like something the rest of The Masters would notice. I always wanted to see a version of Faker that used the paint from the "Color Racers" Hot Wheels to change from blue to flesh-tone.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Oh that would have been an awesome action feature for Faker. See more on his blue skin here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y32FsaaHhMvUpsY.html

One of your best figures and I am fine with the belly button. He is even more faker than Heman. Lol..

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Ha!

Being that he's a robot, battle damaged Faker makes sense.

I wouldn't worry so much about the exposed bellybutton. It can be explained. Faker is a robot. His exposed bellybutton is already technically armor. Cost cutting measure on Skeletor's part.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Skeletor is pretty cheap with the extra funds I hear.

I ended up buying the battle armor Skeletor on the secondary market (missed the original release). I’d kill for a Battle Armor faker too, but those prices are way too high for me to justify, lol.

Made me cry .toys r us yeah ,what about UK toys r us ?. I'll take a free sample anything why not us why Scott 😢😭

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

All part of a semi evil plot to take over most of the world (but not France or Norway. You both know why....)

I had He-man AND Skeletor in '83

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

One of the best years for toys ever.

The Battle Armor He-Man was my first He-Man. I hated him, mostly because it took me forever to get an original He-Man. I had three or four original Skeletors (and all of the variants available) but it took forever to get an original He-Man.

@spectorcreative1872

2 жыл бұрын

A figure worth hating

This was another great video about an awesome toy! I just re-watched his original in the classic 80s cartoon & had forgotten he was at 1st just 'evil He-Man with glowing eyes'. Any idea if the choice to make him blue was a nod to the other blue characters?

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Check out this video for an explanation of the blue: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y32FsaaHhMvUpsY.html

10:42 Honestly I prefer the belly peeking out under the armor

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Well glad to know that look is liked!

Question about the "creative solutions": In the cases where you do things like give away bonus accessories with new figures etc. is the point just not having to pay to warehouse the stock?

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty much! It costs money to store things.

I read that when the tv show ended there was a German dramatised version of the He-man where there was anti-Herman character. It seems strange that the story continued with major changes being made to the lore.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

It actually wasn't related to the show ending, it was the content created for Europe who didn't have the show in all markets. Anti-Eternia He-Man even made it into the Classics line at the end!

@aaronlinton-chambers

3 жыл бұрын

@@spectorcreative1872 I think MOTU has a vast amount of lore to explore I know that Mattel recently released some MOTU comics which featured the art work of some acclaimed artists such as Dan Fraga. I think it’s a good idea for Mattel to regain control of its ip, as I am sure you know that both Marvel and Dc are having major internal issues.

I’d like to see more characters get battle armor. Battle Armor Man-At-Arms, Battle Armor Fisto, Battle Armor Mer-Man. It could be pretty cool.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Hear that Mattel? Make it happen!

If I remember correctly, you had discussed that one of the problems the 200X line had was that kids didn't like the barbarian outfit on He-Man and wanted him to be armored up more, leading to the Snake Armor design. Given the popularity of the Battle Armor figures, how do you think it would work if any new He-Man figure lines would start with Battle Armor instead of the classic look? I know collectors might balk at it, but in selling to kids at retail would that be a smarter move?

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

I think it would do better, but he still has furry shorts in the BA look. For a kid line I would put him in a full armor or toga or something.

The good thing about Faker is you can give him everything He-Man has and get away with it. Bad thing about Faker is he is only "evil He-Man" and never his own being.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Robots always get the short end of the stick, Until they rise u and murder us all in our sleep.

This was a great figure, and I know the gang over at ItsAllTrue.net were thrilled when he was announced. I managed to get mine from BBTS for a hefty mark-up, but at least I got him. Forgive me if this has been answered already, but were there any plans to do Faker's armoury in magenta -- like in his cross-sell art -- for a Weapons Pak or a re-issue? Would've loved that, and I'm sure I wouldn't've been the only one.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

We talked about doing other variants of Faker, the Leo version &c... but the line just ran out of steam and the new team let the brand go to Super 7.

I got my 200X Faker from the monthly mail away order from ToyFare magazine. Was he available at a comic-con too? I thought the first 2 Con exclusives were Keldor and She-Ra.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

From what I know he was a Toy Fare exclusive.

I couldn't find a he man or skeletor.. so my first were battle armored...

How tall were these figures? I've only recently discovered that they existed.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

6.5 inches

Who is the hardest nut-to-crack in MOTU? Battle Armor Faker, Extendar or Roboto?

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

I'd say Roboto because we wanted the gears to work and it meant running each gear through the mold machine separately. See the Roboto video for more!

Off subject but do you know who is Teela’s biological father? The 2000 series hints Fisto but what’s cannon?

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

It was Fisto. See this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z5-Yx9SierqwndY.html

@DonHec

3 жыл бұрын

@@spectorcreative1872 you are awesome thanks for the link!

I just noticed that the articulation on the MotU Classics is the same as the current WWE Elite from Mattel, bar a thigh swivel, while the DCU Classics figures had a very unique crotch with a modified T-crotch. What's the deal with the design for the DC crotch?

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

This line predated MOTUC and the WWE line, so it is just an evolution in design

@SGD_ToysDownUnder

3 жыл бұрын

​@@spectorcreative1872 Thanks. I saw DCU figures after MotU C, so thought it might have been to keep the filled in look of the T-Crotch at the cost of functionality or something.

I akso don't understand why Super7 did not include the armor in the ultimate version.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Reasons

Batman vs Zodack would make more since

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Well Zodac is a cosmic guy and Batman is more of a gadget guy, which is why Man At Arms felt a better match.

I hated that armor as a kid. Couldn't find a regular heman, mine had weird armor. It was neat and all but I just wanted one that looked like the show. Guess I was in the minority.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Not at all! Mattel inability to have the version of He-Man from the show available is what lead to the downfall of the line. More here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eWeLztmOacyTkqQ.html

@domls1317

3 жыл бұрын

You can thank Filmation for that.

but but but battle armour skeletor has exists for decades what do you mean he's a orignal idea? 4:04

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

I mean doing a Faker version. ;-)

That Superman looked waaaaaaaay to small in comparison to He-Man

@spectorcreative1872

2 жыл бұрын

Size mattera

Actually, Superman is weak against magic. But you knew that already, I'm sure. ;)

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

That is why Harry Potter beats him each time

Love these videos, but if I were a more cynical person I might notice a theme ... “how do we spend the least amount to bilk He-man fans out of their hard earned dough?” I kid, I kid!

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

You may kid, but that it also just part of the toy making process. More here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pamhqKSrm86nXdY.html

@cruizerdave

3 жыл бұрын

@@spectorcreative1872 I’ve long been demonized by fellow fans for playing the devil’s ... well Hasbro’s anyway .... advocate. People sometimes forget the business side of this hobby.

BA Faker was a trash figure in my opinion. He should have had He-Man's Battle Amor with Skeletor's BA bat chest plate in order to fully combine the He-Man and Skeletor variants. His exposed belly and button and abs looks awful too. My first reaction when he was revealed was "Why doesn't he have Hordak's armored ab piece." I understand the limitations of the DC two packs in terms of tooling which was why I appreciated the other ToysRus 2 packs we did get (love the Zodac, Merman, and Stratos), that being said BA Faker sucked. He remains one of maybe 3 figures in the Classics line I never bought. Such a shame. He really is a cool idea. I wanted to like the figure. He just ended up an ugly cheap kitbash.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with the abs showing, but as normal Faker wore Skeletor's armor, to me it makes sense he would wear BA Skeletor's armor too. ,

@nwobw

3 жыл бұрын

@@spectorcreative1872 That's fair, but it makes more sense to me that Faker wears He- Man's armor to match tbe doppelganger look.

EDIT. YOUR. NARRATION.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

But then you would miss out on my senseless droning!

Why this figure going for so much money.good thing my figure still unopened.

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

Hey glad you have one!

Literally wrong those cars that can crack up cars were not made in the late 70s they were made in the 80s how do I know I had I couldn't tell you how many of them those were my favorite cars in the day because you crash them and then they have damage from a crash literally the early 80s dude those cars weren't even a thought in the 70s

@spectorcreative1872

3 жыл бұрын

I think the first ones were late 70's but I am wrong all the time!