Great Black Wizard Coming to MOTU Origins? Test Shot Discovered!

Wow, talk about a jaw-dropping discovery! It looks like saintgong from Instagram might have struck gold again, as he’s scored what appears to be a test shot for a potential upcoming MOTU Origins Club Grayskull exclusive Great Black Wizard! If that name sounds familiar, it’s because this mysterious sorcerer hails from the incredible mind of Axel Gimenez, whose concept art has inspired some of the most legendary designs in the MOTU Classics line and now the Origins line. What makes this even more intriguing is that saintgong has a solid track record as he was the first to reveal the test shot of the Skele-Shredder SDCC 2025 exclusive, which turned out to be 100% real! With a confirmed Members Only Club Grayskull figure slated to drop on November 18, 2025 on Mattel Creations, the timing couldn’t be more perfect for this reveal. If this turns out to be the real deal, we could be seeing yet another deep-cut character leap from concept art into collector shelves! Until we get official confirmation, let’s dive in and take a closer look at these test shot images of the Great Black Wizrd!

Great Black Wizard Concept

The concept of the Great Black Wizard came from Axel Gimenez, who is recognized for his dynamic art style and his ability to capture the iconic characters and settings of the MOTU universe. His illustrations have brought new life to the adventures of He-Man, Skeletor, and their allies and enemies. In the prolific days of the Masters of the Universe Classics era, Axel had come up with countless concepts for figures that were never produced as actual figures and the MOTU Origins lines is providing a canvas for his work to come alive in plastic.

Great Black Wizard Concept

The Great Black Wizard, one of Axel Gimenez’s concepts held over from the MOTU Classics era, was a skull-faced sorcerer and evil warlord from Eternia’s distant past. His magic gave Snake Face the power to turn victims into stone. He also created the dragon-human hybrid Draego-Man and took part in the Second and Third Ultimate Battlegrounds, fighting alongside the Horde, the Snake Men, Skeleteen, and the Unnamed One. Here is the concept that was meant for the Masters of the Universe Classics line.

Here is a more updated version that Axel Gimenez illustrated and Diana Egea inked.

Great Black Wizard Test Shot

The figure highlights a detailed sculpt with layered armor elements and clean paint separation across the body. The front view shows the torn loincloth with textured folds and battle-worn holes, while the purple armor contrasts sharply against the pale lavender skin tone. From the back, the deep violet chest piece continues with sculpted panel lines and a connection port, and you can see how the turquoise belt piece breaks up the darker tones. Up close, the side view shows the crisp skull details on the chest emblem and the metallic gold trim around the bracers and boots.

The figure has been teased multiple times throughout the MOTU Mini Comics and card art, often appearing in scenes that hinted at his arrival and built out the Powers of Grayskull storylines. His skeletal visage and arcane armor have been depicted in stories that expand on Eternia’s darker lore, suggesting his deep connection to the origins of evil magic. Seeing him fully realized in figure form ties together those long-running teases, bringing to life the art and illustration from card art and mini comics.

The Great Black Wizard figure shows off a striking combination of deep purple tones and bone-white details that immediately stand out. His chest armor features an intricate skull emblem framed by gold and teal accents, with sculpted cords adding texture across the design. I can really see the sharp facial sculpt here, with dark recessed eye sockets and pale blue pupils giving him that eerie magical presence. The tattered loincloth, gold-trimmed boots, and matching bracers round out a look that feels right out of the ancient wizard lore teased in the MOTU comics.

The thigh sculpt shows raised ridges and recessed panel lines that give it a mechanical look. You can see small molded shapes along the side that resemble built-in plating, with sharp contouring around the knee joint. The detailing continues around the back of the thigh, where the sculpt transitions cleanly into the knee armor.

The Great Black Wizard is shown alongside the Skele-Shredder test shot and Scareglow, giving a clear look at their contrasting sculpted styles.