Hordak & Hellfire-Man MOTU Origins Stranger Things 2-Pack In-Hand Images

Mr. Home Arcade comes through yet again with some amazing in hand images of the Hordak and Hellfire Man Stranger Things 2 pack, giving us our best look so far at the translucent parts, the glow in the dark elements, and the overall vibe of this wild crossover set, and I have to say, seeing these details up close has me even more excited than I expected. When we first covered the 2-pack preorder, we were already juiced about how off the wall and fun this mashup was shaping up to be, but getting a fresh batch of real world photos from Mr. Home Arcade really brings everything to life and connects perfectly to the official images. The firely red parts on Hellfire-Man look so sharp in these in-hand pics, and the translucent and glow-in-the-dark effects on Hordak pops in a way that feels straight out of the darker corners of both Eternia and Hawkins, reminding me why I love when companies take creative swings like this. I always geek out when something I was already excited about ends up looking even better in person, and this set is absolutely hitting that sweet spot. The way the sculpted details catch the light, the way the colors bounce around the plastic, and the way both figures complement each other makes the whole set feel like it was made to be displayed lit up on a shelf, and I cannot wait to dig deeper into the Hordak & Hellfire-Man MOTU Origins Stranger Things 2-Pack in-hand images based on what we can see here. Also, be sure to checkout Mr. Home Arcade‘s review on his YouTube channel! If you have not picked this up yet, you can order it here!

Package Design

The artwork jumps right at me with Hordak storming through the Upside Down, his pale yelllow face and sharp armor catching the glow from the swirling flames around him as he raises his weapon, now lit with a bright fire effect that really pops. Beside him, Hellfire-Man erupts upward with that intense red skin, horned head, and thick black armor, swinging a heavy mace as embers and flames coil around his path. The whole scene feels alive, with cracked stone, drifting bats, and fiery bursts setting the tone for this wild crossover moment.

The side art shows Hellfire-Man shredding his jagged Upside Down guitar-blade, his red skin and open-mouthed yell bringing a ton of motion as bats swirl around him and the cracked ground glows beneath his feet. On the other side, Hordak is perched on a crumbling stone throne channeling a burst of bright green energy while gripping his crossbow, and the fractured earth below him adds a great sense of depth as the scene fades into the shadows of the Upside Down.

I’m really digging how the accessories look all spread out, especially that jagged Upside Down guitar with its cracked red patterning and long silver neck that gives it a wicked shape. The chained mace has a cool spiked head and segmented handle, and the translucent flame piece adds a nice burst of color that feels ready to slide over a weapon for an energized blast effect. Although these are repaints of armor we’ve seen before, the black armor brings in that sharp, spiked silhouette, tying the whole set together with a heavier, more aggressive look.

Hordak

The glow-in-the-dark head has a pale green cast, giving the helmeted sculpt a spooky, almost waxy look in normal light. The bat accessory has that same milky finish, hinting at its glow feature even before it’s charged up. Up close the body almost takes on a pearlescent effect as the light hits parts.

The translucent navy body parts catch the light differently, letting a bit of depth show through the limbs without repeating the effect from the head. Spinning to the back, the solid red cape covers most of the torso, but you can still see those translucent arms peeking out, keeping that see-through finish in play. They also put his armband on the opposite arm to change things up a bit.

With the armor removed, you can see the deep translucent navy body, which letts light push through the arms, legs, and back just enough to highlight the muscle sculpt. From behind, that same see-through effect carries across the entire torso, giving the figure a cool layered look you only notice once the gear is off.

I love how the light cuts straight through the translucent navy body here, really showing off the hollow sections and muscle sculpt as everything glows from the inside out. The glow in the dark head stays opaque against the brightness, creating a stark silhouette that makes the contrast between the solid head and see-through torso even sharper in this shot. What jumps out at me is how the glow in the dark pieces light up his whole look, especially that eerie translucent body looks so freakin cool. MHA swapped some Scareglow parts and you can create a full glow effect that looks awesome!

Hellfire-Man

Hellfire-Man jumps to life here with that blazing red skin and sharp black armor, and I really like how the fiery blade effect stretches out from his sword in a shifting orange-to-yellow swirl. His mace is a fun nod with its D&D-style geometric shaping and clean panel lines, giving the spiked head a tabletop-inspired twist that fits perfectly with the theme.

Hellfire-Man shows off a ton of sharp detail here, from the layered black armor plates across his chest and shoulders to the bright orange/ed skin that makes all that spiked trim pop. The head sculpt has jagged teeth, flared cheek fins, and curled horns giving him an awesome silhouette. From the back, you can see how the shoulder armor plays off the orange shading across his upper back adds a nice bit of depth against the solid red.

Stripped down to the base body, the smooth blend of orange and red really stands out, especially across the chest where the orange fades outward into the deeper red of his limbs. The back shows that same gradient running through the upper shoulders and spine, giving the figure a nice heat-radiating look even without the armor.

All geared up, he looks awesome with that guitar slung into a playing pose, and the sculpted horns and snarling expression make the whole stance feel alive. The spiked armor adds a ton of texture across his shoulders and chest, and I like how the D&D-inspired mace head shows off its clean geometric faces when he’s holding it aloft. Swapping over to the flame effect, the orange-to-yellow piece wraps around the sword nicely and gives him a burst of motion to the figure.

I love that Mr. Home Arcade threw He-Man’s shield on him for this shot, and it actually looks awesome paired with the flaming sword and that wild head sculpt.

Seeing all three MOTU figures together is really cool, with Skeletor and He-Man framing the pack-in Hordak and giving a clear look at how his glow-in-the-dark head and translucent body fit really makes a stark contrast to the previous figure designs.

From the left you’ve got Vecna, Hellfire-Man, and the Demogorgon lined up, and it’s cool seeing how each one brings a totally different silhouette and texture style, especially with Hellfire-Man’s bright red body breaking up the darker tones on either side.

Preorder and Where to Buy

Welcome to the Upside Down, Eternia! Here we get a wild mashup of Masters of the Universe and Stranger Things with a 5.5-inch scale 2-pack that brings Hordak and Hellfire-Man together in one set. Wow, talk about a one-two punch of reveals! Alongside the much-anticipated Optimus Prime Armor He-Man drop, Mattel threw collectors a curveball by pulling back the curtain on a Stranger Things collaboration that no one saw coming: the Masters of the Universe x Stranger Things Hordak & Hellfire-Man 2-Pack! They are dipping their toes back into Stranger Things as this combination the dark and sinister vibe of Hordak with the supernatural menace of the Hellfire-Man, Mattel has created aother crossover that bridges worlds. What’s even better is that the set is are already up for preorder on Target, they also should be hitting Mattel Creations at 9am PT / 12 Noon ET, giving fans multiple chances to secure this shocking release.

Hordak takes on a strange Upside Down-inspired color scheme while still rocking his classic MOTU harness, and he’s armed with a fiery Hellfire Sword along with his signature bat accessory. Facing him down is Hellfire-Man, a wicked take on the Hellfire Club brought to life, featuring a demonic sculpt with jagged horns, spiked armor, and blazing orange skin. He’s kitted out with a guitar-inspired axe and the Mace of Fate, making this crossover clash unlike anything we’ve seen in Eternia before.

Hordak is cast in deep translucent midnight blue with a glow in the dark head that sits inside a translucent dome, wielding his mace along with a glow in the dark Horde accessory. His classic red Horde emblem pops against his dark armor and flowing cape. Standing across from him is Hellfire-Man, with bright orange/red skin, horned head, and spiked shoulder armor, shown brandishing a massive flaming sword.

Hellfire-Man is posed like he’s tearing up a solo, gripping his jagged red-and-black guitar-axe while throwing up a rock hand sign with his other hand. The sculpt makes it look like he’s mid-performance, his horned head tilted and teeth bared as if he’s letting out a scream to match the riff. From the side, the guitar is slung low across his body, adding to that heavy metal vibe as he faces off against Hordak, who’s holding his glowing bat aloft.

Hellfire Club Backstory

In Stranger Things, The Hellfire Club was a Dungeons & Dragons group at Hawkins High led by Eddie Munson, with several members also playing in his band Corroded Coffin, while Dustin, Mike, and Lucas belonged to another D&D party. In March 1986, Eddie introduced the “Cult of Vecna” campaign, and when a series of murders soon followed in Hawkins, Dustin and his friends dubbed the killer “Vecna,” drawing from the game. Fellow student Jason Carver accused Eddie of being responsible and spread the belief that the Hellfire Club was a Satanic cult, an idea that quickly gained traction among townspeople and the media, who later depicted Eddie as a cult leader after his death. The club, often made up of outsiders or “lost sheep” as Eddie described, offered members camaraderie and a sense of protection in exchange for loyalty to game nights, with members wearing white raglan shirts emblazoned with the Hellfire logo. Their sessions took place in the school’s drama room, complete with stage lights, curtains, and props that gave their campaigns a theatrical atmosphere.

The Hellfire Club logo from Stranger Things ties perfectly into the weapons packed with the figures. The flaming sword seen in the emblem is brought to life with Hellfire-Man’s blazing blade, while the spiked mace hanging from the chain shows up in Hordak’s arsenal. Even the sinister demon face in the center of the logo echoes Hellfire-Man’s own sculpt with his horned head and snarling expression.