In 1989 a new line of He-Man toys were released just one year after the original toy series ‘He-Man and the Masters of the Universe‘ had ended. Labelled as simply ‘He-Man’ or ‘The New Adventure Of He-Man’, the animated series ran for 65 episodes over one season. The toys however lasted for four years between 1989 and 1992.
The new animated show saw He-Man moved from Eternia and placed in a sci-fi/space setting. The toys were also designed to reflect this new setting. Unfortunately, the TV show and toy-line didn’t do anywhere near as well as the original He-Man, failing to capture the magic of the original series.
He-Man Toys
The He-Man toys were split into two factions, the good forces lead by He-Man were known as Galactic Guardians. The Evil Mutants were of course lead by Skeltor and Flogg.
Unfortunately because of the lack of interest many characters never made. Prince Adam and Master Serbian for instance were major characters in the show who never had action figures produced.
HE-MAN SERIES 1 (1989)
GALACTIC GUARDIANS
Figures:
- He-Man: The protector of Eternia who is summoned to Primus to help fight the Evil Mutants.
- Hydron: An undersea commander and the captain of Starship Eternia.
- Flipshot: Also known as Icarus, he is a space pilot from the cloud city of Levitan.
Vehicles: Astrosub, Bolajet
Playsets: Starship Eternia
EVIL MUTANTS
Figures:
- Skeletor: The archenemy of He-Man. Upon being accidentally brought to Primus, Skeletor forms an alliance with the Evil Mutants.
- Flogg: The leader of the Evil Mutants of Denebria. Flogg is a military commander of the Mutant Armada which he commands from the Mutant Mothership.
- Slush Head: An incompetent amphibious mutant with cybernetic tentacles. Slush Head serves as Flogg’s second-in-command and the co-pilot of the Mutant Mothership.
Vehicles: Shuttlepod, Terrorclaw
ACCESSORIES
Accessories: Rocket Disk Power Pack, Power Sword, Turbo Tormentor
HE-MAN SERIES 2 (1990)
GALACTIC GUARDIANS
Figures:
- He-Man: The second wave of toys saw a second He-Man figure, this time a Battle Punch He-Man.
- Kayo: Also known as Tatarus, he is a space warrior and space pilot from the Terra region of Primus.
- Nocturna: A martial artist and master of stealth. He was mostly seen as a background character in the TV show.
- Vizar: A warrior with strong powers of sight.
EVIL MUTANTS
Figures:
- Skeletor: The Disk of Doom Skeletor is the second Skeletor figure of the series, it featured an eight-blade disc that could be fired.
- Hoove: A mutant who is often paired with Karatti.
- Karatti: A mutant with deadly martial arts skills who is often paired with Hoove.
- Lizor: A reptilian mutant, he was mostly seen as a background character in the TV show.
- Optikk: A cyborg with an eye for a head.
Playsets: Nordor
HE-MAN SERIES 3 (1991)
GALACTIC GUARDIANS
Figures:
- Artilla: Also known as Weaponstronic, he is a cyborg weapons expert.
- Sagitar: A former slave in the Denebrian Mines and arch-enemy of Staghorn.
- Spinwit: Also known as Tornado, a spinning warrior from the planet Zil.
- Tuskador: An intergalactic merchant warrior from the Polarides star system with tusks on his elephant-like armour.
Vehicles: Battle Bird
EVIL MUTANTS
Figures:
- Butthead: A mutant who attacks his enemies by ramming them with his head.
- Quakke: A super-strong mutant warrior who can shake the ground by hitting it with his Grabatron Meteormace.
- Staghorn: A scheming Evil Mutant tracker that wears a helmet with large metal pikes protruding from it
Vehicles: Doomcopter, Terrortread
ACCESSORIES
Accessories: Skull Staff
HE-MAN SERIES 4 (1992)
GALACTIC GUARDIANS
Figures:
- He-Man: The third He-Man figure in 4 years, Thunder Punch He-Man is a reference to the bird-shaped accessory molded onto the figure’s right wrist.
- Spin Fist Hydron: The second Hydron figure in 4 years, this figure featured a mechanical spinning arm.
- Missile Armour Flipshot: The second Flipshot figure in 4 years, this one featured wings and a spring loaded probe missile.
EVIL MUTANTS
Figures:
- Skeletor: Battle Blade Skeletor is the third Skeletor figure in four years, this one featured a four blade axe.
- Hook Em Flogg: The second Flogg figure, this one featured a grappling hook.
- Too Tall Hoove: The second Hoove figure, this one featured extendable arms and legs.
ACCESSORIES
Accessories: Thunder Punch, Terror Punch
