MOTU June 2026 Mattel Creations Figure Drop

Mattel Creations has released their June launch calendar, which shows a new Masters of the Universe drop on June 26th at 9am! The listing is not as “Member Only” so that means this is not a Club Grayskull exclusive, so everyone will get a shot at purchasing this one! Now, the big question is what figure are we actually getting? With only nine vintage MOTU figures remaining in the original lineup, every new drop carries real weight at this stage of the Origins line, and the speculation is already running wild. So what figure will drop next month? Only time will tell, but let’s explore the possibilities. We recently got a handful of new character teases from the newly revealed Fright Pit Slime Pit MOTU Origins Hi-Res Packaging. We can spot Slime Pit He-Man, Evil Robot, Two-Bad, Octavia, and The Witch, on the Fright Pit packaging giving us a glimpse at what could be coming down the pipeline for the line. One figure fans have been screaming from the rooftops for Mattel to give us, which is of course Two-Bad! During the Mattel Creations REVEALED 2026 event, we got the grand reveal of Laser Power He-Man, which immediately had collectors wondering whether Laser Light Skeletor could be next in line to round out that pairing. That would be a logical move and one that would hit the sweet spot for anyone who had those figures as a kid or has been chasing that late-era vintage aesthetic in Origins form. Beyond that, we are still missing the Twistoid and Rotar were recently teased, and seeing either of those deep cuts finally get their Origins treatment would be a blast, especially given how unique their action features were in the original line. There is also the MOTU Chronicles angle to consider, because with King Grayskull already released for that sub-line, could we see another Chronicles figure surface as part of this June drop? It is not out of the question, and that line has a lot of potential to pull from lore that goes well beyond the vintage roster. While nothing has been officially confirmed yet, this will be an exciting release. The MOTU Collectors graphic announces a Friday June 26th sale at 9am PST. While we patiently wait for a tease, we run down the remaining MOTU Origins figures below.

Two-Bad

Two-Bad is a two-headed Evil Warrior who is basically two different beings sharing the same body. In some ways he is like siamese twins, although both halves of his body are very different-looking creatures who appear to be from entirely different species. His right half is a blue creature, while his left half is a purple, scaly creature with an eyebrow-like yellow band on his forehead. Two-Bad was introduced into the Masters of the Universe toy line in 1985. Originally marketed as the “double-headed evil strategist” it is implied he is a master of strategy due to being two warriors in one, but his main trait in all story media is that his two heads have a habit of endlessly arguing with each other, meaning he has always generally been used for comic relief.

Two-Bad’s split design really jumps out here with the left side featuring smooth blue skin and a more humanoid face sculpt, while the right side leans heavily into reptilian textures with layered scales running across the arm, torso, and leg. The orange armor stretches across both halves with raised pyramid details and rivets tying the mismatched sides together, and I like how the two heads have completely different expressions and eye shapes to push the contrast even further. The shield spinning off the left arm adds a nice burst of color, while the mismatched boots and gloves keep the figure looking uneven in the best possible way, almost like two villains forced to charge into battle as one character.

Two-Bad has been teased several times on MOTU Origins card art! Two-Bad first appeared on the Battlefield Warriors box art as he looks like he is in pursuit of He-Man.

We then got to see him on the MOTU Origins Deluxe Terror Claw Skeletor card back art where he was backing up Terror Claw Skeletor with Spikor by his side in a battle against Flying Fist He-Man that continued on his deluxe card back. We now know that Spikor is coming to the line, so it’s only natural that Two Bad could following not too far behind!

He also appeared on the card art of Mini Comic Roboto so hopefully that means the figure is not too far off in the distant future.

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Roboto may have strength of steel, but it’s his cybernetically enhanced heart that makes him one of Eternia’s bravest (swipe to see full artwork)

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Laser Light Skeletor

And with Laser Power He-Man, of course comes with nemesis, Laser Light Skeletor, also part of the Powers of Grayskull! Also prominently featured on the Eternia package artwork, you can see Laser Light Skeletor battling against Laser Power He-Man! But he too was previously teased on the Camo Khan Card art as well!

Megator’s trademark was also renewed on November 11, 2021.

Twistoid and Rotar

Twistoid and Rotar were recently teased on the Blast Attak card back and the artwork is pure chaos, with Blast Attak charging forward as sparks and debris fly from the impact, his mechanical limbs angled as if he’s mid strike and closing the distance fast. In the upper left, Rotar is teased with his spinning arms in motion, while the lower left corner gives us a glimpse of Twistoid twisting into the action, and I love how those nods feel tucked into the mayhem rather than staged. King Hiss lurks in the background, watching it all unfold, which adds that classic sense of looming control while the scene keeps pushing forward with nonstop movement.

Twistoid

Rotar

Rotar, Heroic Master of Hyper Spin was originally released by Mattel in 1987. One of Mattel’s later releases, Rotar continued the gimmick heavy theme by coming with gyro gears that would make him spin! This figure was very unique in that it was half action figure and half twistoid spinning toy. With only articulated arms, this twistoid action figure was considered a deluxe release with it’s included axe, gears blade and multi-geared spinner accessory / stand. The trademark on Rotar was renewed just this year on 01/13/2022! So Mattel is going hard with new trademark renewals signally the line is strong and we have so much more to see in Origins!

Gwildor

We reported on a back in the beginning of April of Gwildor being included on a leaked list. Now being it was April 1st, we don’t know if it was part of an April Fool’s joke, or if it was legitimate. But seeing as Gwildor’s trademark was renewed just last year on 07/30/2021, then perhaps it may be legitamate! Gwildow was a fairly newer character to the Masters of the Universe world. He was introduced into the line after appearing in the 1987 live-action movie Masters of the Universe, starting Dolph Lundgren. Gwildor is a member of the Thenurians, which are a dwarf-like race. As you can see by the tools and equipment that adorn him, he is a is a famous locksmith and inventor. Gwildor is notable mainly for his greatest creation: The Cosmic Key, a mechanical device with the ability to transport its holder to any place throughout space and time. With his trademark being renewed just last year, this is great news for fans of the movie who were hoping to see movie figures made from the vintage line! Of course, we don’t have the official images yet, but the figure below represents the vintage Gwildor from 1987. We are sure other movie figures will follow like Blade, Saurod, and possibly a movie version of He-Man (played by Dolph Lundgren) and Skeletor (played by Frank Langella).

Blade

Saurod

Saurod is another character from the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Movie. Saurod was originally released in 19876 and featured a sparking action feature from his mouth! He is a reptilian warrior who serves the evil villain Skeletor as one of his henchmen. Saurod is depicted as a humanoid lizard with a long tail, sharp teeth, and the ability to spit fire from his mouth.

Saurod was introduced in the live-action Masters of the Universe film released in 1987, where he is portrayed as a member of Skeletor’s evil forces. In the movie, Saurod is shown as a formidable warrior who is skilled in combat and uses his fire-breathing abilities to defeat his enemies. However, he is ultimately defeated by the heroic character He-Man.

Despite his limited appearance in the Masters of the Universe franchise, Saurod remains a memorable character for fans of the series due to his unique design and abilities. He has appeared in various merchandise, including action figures and comics, and has become a popular choice for collectors of Masters of the Universe memorabilia.

As you can see below, the trademark for Saurod has not been renewed since April 27,1987. So the status seems to be “DEAD” and unrevivable since May 30,1994. So this leaves us guessing as to if this figure will ever be coming to the MOTU Origins line?

Fright Pit Box Art Teases

We also got a bunch of new character teases with the newly releases Fright Pit box art.

Slime Pit He-Man Concept

Whether you refer to him as Slime Pit He-Man or Horde Zombie He-Man, this slime green He-Man MOTU Origins figure is seriously awesome. With the Turtles of Grayskull figures using translucent plastic, these types of figures are always a hit.

Mr Home Arcade provides us with a stellar concept that we would definitely love to see in the MOTU Origins line that also pays homage to his mini comic appearance!

The Fright Pit’s contents are laid out unassembled: a stone-textured section with a Horde emblem sculpted into it, a brick-walled pit basin with ooze already pooled inside, a large skeletal creature skull and two claws, a packet of ooze, and an instruction sheet. That skull piece has some really nice bone detail sculpted into it, with hollowed-out eye sockets and gnarled, organic ribbing running through the frame.

The Fright Pit fully assembled with its green LED lighting active, casting an eerie glow across the pit basin and the skeletal ribcage gate that traps a figure inside. Mantenna perches on top of the skull piece getting ready to drop the slime.

He-Man stands inside the assembled Fright Pit, the green LED glow washing over his entire body as the skeletal claw enclosure wraps around him. The skull piece towers overhead, mounted on the red gate frame with its spiral-topped columns flanking each side.

The shot is framed from inside the Fright Pit looking out through the skeletal ribcage bars, with He-Man caught between them as the green LED light floods the entire chamber. Those bone pieces have a great organic curvature to them, with sculpted knuckle joints and tapered claw tips that sell the creature aesthetic.

Skeletor and Hordak flank the Fright Pit, with a green-glowing figure trapped inside the ribcage enclosure between them. Great to see how well the playset scales with Origins figures.

The ooze pit’s built-in LED lighting casts an eerie green glow across the entire sculpted interior, illuminating the stone walls, the large skeletal face carved into the back panel, and the bony arms extending outward from the pit. It’s cool to see how this looks outside of official images, and honestly, the lighting effect holds up really well, giving the whole thing a presence that photos from the manufacturer don’t fully convey.

The figure standing at the center of the Fright Pit really sells just how well this set channels the spirit of the vintage Slime Pit, with the oversized skull perched on top, the bony arms curling inward, and the stone-textured columns framing the whole thing. The original playset’s DNA is all over this design, and seeing it populated with Origins figures makes it clear Mattel nailed the homage.

A custom MOTU fig sits entrapped withing the Fright Pit and it looks like his skin on his face has melted off while the sculpted bone arms wrap around the sides, their ridged texture and claw-like ends curving naturally along the platform’s edges. The Fright Zone playset sits right next to it, and the two pieces complement each other perfectly, the rocky green terrain and skeletal detailing creating a cohesive Fright Zone-adjacent display.

The Evil Robot

The Evil Robot was a late-stage Masters of the Universe prototype developed near the end of the original toy line. Although the 1985 Mattel catalog depicted it as a robotic servant of Skeletor and the Evil Warriors, its color scheme and bat-shaped insignia suggest a stronger connection to Hordak and the Evil Horde. The figure appears to have been intended as an elite robotic enforcer that would have existed alongside the standard Horde Troopers. One of its planned action features was a water-squirting rifle that activated when the figure’s right arm was moved. With its unique design and mechanical features, the Evil Robot stood apart from the traditional MOTU aesthetic. Only a handful of images of the prototype are known to exist, all originating from a 1985 Mattel catalog update sheet believed to have been distributed to sales representatives and retailers.

Octavia

Octavia, originally referred to as “Octopus Woman,” was one of the few Horde villains that successfully transitioned from early concept art into the She-Ra animated series. Ted Mayer’s July 10, 1984 artwork already established her allegiance to the Evil Horde, though the final animated version evolved in several ways. One of the most noticeable changes was her purple skin tone, which differed from the green coloration used in the cartoon adaptation. Two side-by-side concept drawings show Octavia Masters of the Universe Concept in pencil sketch and full color stages, both labeled as “Octopus Woman” in the handwritten notes dated 6-7-84 by Ted Mayer. The design features serpentine tentacles extending from her torso in place of arms, a Horde chest emblem, spotted detailing on the legs, and a staff topped with a small planetary orbiter held in one tentacle. Two side-by-side concept drawings show Octavia Masters of the Universe Concept in pencil sketch and full color stages, both labeled as “Octopus Woman” in the handwritten notes dated 6-7-84 by Ted Mayer. The design features serpentine tentacles extending from her torso in place of arms, a bat-shaped chest emblem, spotted detailing on the legs, and a staff topped with a small planetary orbiter held in one tentacle.

The Witch

The concept art for Witch depicts her with green skin, dark hair, and a high-collared black coat with a large red orb set into a circular beaded brooch at the chest. Red and orange leggings feature a diamond emblem at the hip, paired with heavy black boots and a chunky multi-barreled blaster, giving the design a more sci-fi mercenary feel than the sorceress look she eventually became known for.