200x MOTU Origins Skeletor Hi Res Package Art Reveal

Today, brucemode and dc_alonso_colorist revealed their first of the Wave 3 official 200x MOTU Origins hi res package art reveal for Skeletor. Skeletor’s card back art work is depicts a stunning battle scene of with He Man attacking Skeletor and a captured King Randor on the ground. Then you will notice Panthor and Battle Cat attacking each other up on a ledge in the background. His really figure captures his 200x sinister cartoon look. So let’s take a look at the 200x MOTU Origins Skeletor hi res package art reveal!

Skeletor is front and center driving his staff forward as Havoc energy pours out, his stance wide and aggressive as the magic surges around him. Off to the side, King Randor appears restrained and helpless, clearly captured in the middle of the chaos while the spell is being unleashed. He Man closes in from behind Skeletor with his sword ready, and I love how the action keeps stacking as Battle Cat and Panthor clash on the cliff above, giving the whole scene a feeling that everything is breaking loose at once.

According to: brucemode and dc_alonso_colorist:

Evil lord of destruction, Skeletor! Based on the 200x animated series, MOTU Cartoon Collection.

Art Director & package Designer: Bruce Reyes
Illustrator: Wellinton Alves
Colorist: David Alonso
Product Design: Sam Pak
Copy Writer: Melissa Karlin
Package Engineer: Lawrence Pukhrambam

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Here we get to see the official hi res images of the Evil Lord of Destruction as he sits in his plastic prison. This is the card back from the Skeletor 200x MOTU Origins Cartoon Collection, with the artwork noted as being inspired by the episode “The Beginning,” which makes sense since that episode establishes his origins and sets the tone for the entire series. The cardback art features the Cartoon Collection 200x style card front and stunning battle scene on the rear. Next to the cross sell, he is shown holding the two halves of the Power Sword united, and I like how that simple callout ties him directly to his early portrayal as a calculating threat right from the start.

Check out the 360 degree view of the packaging:

Card Art Teases

King Randor 200x

Here is the animated version of King Randor as he appeared in the original MOTU 200x animated series.

King Randor’s story was explored in the MOTU 200x cartoon in 2002, where:

In the 2002 Mike Young Productions remake, it is made apparent that in his youth, Randor was known as Captain Randor, a brave and steadfast warrior before being crowned King of Eternia by the Elders, although in the 1983 series, he is portrayed as having taken over the throne after his father, King Miro, disappeared. He even aids the Masters in a couple of episodes in their battles against Skeletor and his Evil Warriors and even the Snake Men. Apparently, after King Grayskull’s death, the Council of Elders was formed to rule Eternia. But after Keldor’s transformation into Skeletor they made Randor king as they became one with Castle Grayskull.

He is also tied more closely to the origin of Skeletor, having battled Skeletor when he was still Keldor during a war the Eternians call The Great Unrest. That war ended when Keldor and his forces attacked the Hall of Wisdom, home of the Elders, and Keldor and Randor engaged in a deadly duel that ended with Keldor hurling acid at Randor, only to have Randor deflect the acid with his shield, splashing the acid back at Keldor and burning his face, which led to his transformation into Skeletor. It is revealed by a writer that in this continuity Keldor and Randor are half-brothers, but it is never revealed if either knew that.

Prior to Captain Randor’s fight with Keldor, he was told by the Council of Elders they wish to make him King to succeed them as ruler of Eternia. Randor protests, saying he is a soldier, not a politician, but then turns his attention to the forthcoming fight. After beating back Keldor and his underlings, Randor calls for the Council, but is told by the Sorceress they are gone and have left him the means to create a powerful hero. Randor is unsure of this, likely thinking he will be responsible for training a great soldier, and is left asking “How will I know this hero?”

Many years after the fight with Keldor, Eternia has enjoyed many years of peace and prosperity, and Randor has taken up the mantle of King, now married to a woman named Marlena and fathered a son named Adam, the foretold hero Randor was responsible for. Although Randor is not aware his son is He-Man, it is likely explained that the inward courage, fortitude and bravery of Captain Randor passed to his son in latent ways, thus enabling Adam to have the means to become He-Man.

After the Council of Evil incident, King Randor established an Eternian Council consisting of himself; Chief Carnivus of the Qadians; Lord Dactys of the Speleans; the King Chooblah of the Kulataks; Queen Andreeno of the Andreenids; King Taurius of the Mintaurans; Hawke, representing the Avions, and some other unnamed council members.

https://he-man.fandom.com/wiki/King_Randor

In the NECA mini stature, King Randor is portrayed as a younger, more vibrant warrior and it would be amazing to see an armor design like the versions in the NECA statues. I doubt we would see a soft goods cape but if they are making more of a fury cape design, like we saw in the King Grayskull figure that in the Eternia Playset display at SDCC 2022, that is definitely doable!

We already had a figure for him produced back in 2023. This youthful, battle-ready version of King Randor looks fantastic in hand, capturing his fierce appearance from the Masters of the Universe MYP animated series. Set against the Rise of the Snake Men card back, Randor sports his striking gold and red armor, and a mechanical right leg. We expect the sculpt to be a slimmer build that follows the 200x Cartoon Collection aesthetic.

Battle Cat

For the 2002 Masters of the Universe relaunch, Battle Cat was redesigned with heavier shoulders and sabre-like fangs to better separate him visually from Cringer. Cringer remains Adam’s timid companion who understands speech but communicates like a normal house cat, while transforming into Battle Cat brings out a more feral presence with big cat vocalizations and a more confident role, primarily carrying He-Man into action and unleashing powerful roars, with occasional moments of bravery still shining through.

Panthor

Panthor was a fierce purple panther kept by Skeletor, most often stationed at the base of his throne in Snake Mountain. He would snarl at nearby Evil Warriors who bothered him and occasionally lash out at an approaching Doomseeker that wandered too close, appearing in just 17 episodes overall.

Skeletor Official Images

Official Product Description: It’s an exciting time to be a Masters of the Universe fan! For longtime fans and for a new generation of kids who love action and adventure, it’s time to experience the thrilling action and adventures of He-Man, Skeletor, the secrets of Castle Grayskull and much more! The figures in this collection stand 5.5 inches tall and have 16 moveable joints so they’re highly poseable for imaginative and action-oriented fun, Masters of the Universe style! Longtime fans will appreciate both the vintage design details that honor the heritage of this beloved adventure franchise and the design updates that add an exciting look to the future.

The figure shows off Skeletor’s 200x-inspired armor with layered shoulder plates, bone accents, and an emblem on his belt. His skull face is sharply sculpted beneath a deep purple hood, paired with muscular blue limbs and black shin guards. The accessories include a detailed Havoc Staff and two matching swords, one in purple and the other in orange.

Skeletor is shown in full battle stance, brandishing his twin swords. The layered armor and bone details catch the light, emphasizing the sculpt’s texture and sharpness. From the back, the deep purple armor and flowing loincloth reveal how well the figure’s articulation supports a wide range of posing options.

These shots highlight Skeletor holding his combined Power Swords. The bone-themed armor and textured straps across his chest and waist stand out, showing off the sculpt’s layered detail. His hooded head sculpt maintains a fixed, sinister expression that pairs perfectly with his 200x aesthetic!

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