New Eternia Vykron Masterverse Mattel Creations Exclusive Artwork & Packaging Reveal

Today, we got the New Eternia Vykron Masterverse Mattel Creations Artwork & Packaging Reveal by Roy Juarez and his talented team of artists! The artwork is absolutely stunning. and the plastic free packaging was done in a very creative in reusing the packaging as a display stand. The artwork features the 3 variations of He-Man in his Barbarian form, Military form and Space Ace form. Let’s take a close work at the packaging and artwork. Harkening back to Roger Sweet and Mark Taylor’s original concepts for He-Man, this New Eternia Vykron Masterverse Mattel Creations Exclusive set will be a must have for any MOTU collector! Vykron launches on June 6, 2023 9am PST on Mattel Creations, and will sell for $35 with a limit of 3 per person. Ships by July 28th, 2023.

According to Roy Juarez post on his Instagram:

Here’s a closeup look at the packaging and artwork for the upcoming @masters of the Universe New Eternia Vykron, the Ultímate Eternian Champion! (Swipe through to see an “unboxing” stop-motion video)

The Vykron presale begins June 6th at 9 AM PT at Mattel Creations.

Roy Juarez post on his Instagram

Artwork

Here we can see the 3 forms of Vykron standing on a hill, looking stealthfully determined, with the Eternian moon behind them.

Here we can see the grand battle scene from the front side of the packaging for Vykron, featuring He-Man’s Barbarian form battling an army of Skeletor Warriors. We can also see him as the Space Ace, firing his laser rifle with Horde ships flying in the distance and a large centipede like creature in the background. Finally we also see He-Man in his Eagle Tank armor firing at an army of enemy troops!

Packaging

You can see that the packaging is covered with art on all sides! The one side had the 3 forms of Vykron standing on a hill, with the Eternian moon behind them. The other side features a grand battle scene which we will look at closer below.

We were even treated to a stop motion video displaying the opening of the package showing Vykron with his pack out of accessories and included backdrop display!

This new version of Vykron looks spectacular! They went with a new take on the Miliary helmet and space helmet this time around. Instead of Tank Head, they went with more of a mechanical bird like helmet with laser canons on either side. Then for the spaceman, instead of the very Mando looking space helmet, they went with a design that is much more MOTU inspired and resembles a Zodak/ Stratos inspired design. Mattel nailed the Barbarian look complete with furry shoulder accents and his classic Vykron helmet!

Official Product Description

From Eternia’s past comes a legendary champion from the gladiator arena – Vykron. He took on all challenges, no matter the foe or terrain. After each victory, Vykron would claim the armor and weapons of his opponents. He would then take the time to master each weapon and their battle techniques, becoming a one-man arsenal in the ring.

• Masters of the Universe® Masterverse Vykron™ Action Figure
• 7 inches tall with 30+ points of articulation
• Comes with multiple swappable body parts, weapons, and accessories
• 3 different armor types: Barbarian, Spaceman, and Eagle Tank helmet
• Premium packaging

Gladiator Vykron would take his fallen foes’ arsenals. We gave this figure Barbarian, Spaceman, and Eagle Tank armors – each with its own set of weapons. Originally created by famed designer Roger Sweet, Vykron evolved into the He-Man we know and love. The packaging gives a nod to the original figure design.

Official Images

Let’s take a look at the Official images for Vykron below!

Packaging

The art of the packaging is spectacular, with incredible illustrations of the 3 different versions of Vykron, Barbarian, Spaceman and Military Man. It’s a rectangular plastic free package with art work on both sides, and on the interior. There is incredible illustrations of Vykron going to battle in all 3 of his modes!

The packaging opens up to reveal Vykron in his Barbarian outfit, standing on a folded display pedestal in the cardboard package. You can pull that out and use it to display your figure! I think this was a very creative way of packaging him and displaying him.

Barbarian of Battle

The Barbarian outfit harkens right back to Mark Taylor’s original concept sketches, complete with the viking helmet, furry shoulder pads, brown chest armor, silver wrist bracers, matching shin guards, oversized boots and a huge axe!

According to Mattel’s description: “Vykron’s Barbarian armor is for one fierce hand-to-hand combatant.His battle axe, helmet, and fur cape reflect the origins of this character.”

Military Man

The Military Man is a new take on this design, as he no longer has the “Tank Head” design, but rather a more robotic bird of beak like design with larger laser turrets on either side. He has green chest armor, and matching green wrist bracers and shin guards. He comes with a large laser canon weapon that has a creature face on the end.

According to Mattel’s description: “The Eagle Tank armor is a beast on the battlefield. With the multiple turrets and battering ram, it makes Vykron virtually unstoppable.”

Space Ace

The Space man has a new design, rather than the Mando style helmet, it seems to be a Zodak/Stratos inspired design with a breathing device on the front! He has a jet pack with wings that he wears on his back. He also includes red chest armor that connect to a white belt, white and red wrist bracers. He also includes a space age looking red rifle.

According to Mattel’s description: “The Spaceman suit reflects the armor of Orion from the O.G. Masters collection. The helmet with breathing tubes and jet pack let him take the battle into orbit.”

Where to Buy

Vykron launches on June 6, 2023 9am PST on Mattel Creations, and will sell for $35 with a limit of 3 per person.