Panthor New Eternia Masterverse Mattel Creations Exclusive In Hand Review

New Eternia Masterverse Panthor was revealed in the Mattel Creations booth at SDCC 2024 and it was booth and was the standout of the reveals and it has been a long time coming for Skeletor’s evil kitty to be making his way into plastic! He went up for preorder on Tuesday, February 11,2025. Two days later, we have him in hand for a very special Panthor New Eternia Masterverse Mattel Creations Exclusive in hand review. Skelly looks like he is having a blast riding Panthor! So let’s take a close look at Panthor!

Package

Let’s take a look at this large purple beast of a steed’s packaging! The artwork on the box makes it worth buying just for that! The front of the box has a stunning portrait of Panthor in a Eternia jungle like scene. It looks like the Snake Lair entrance off to the left. The back side of the box features a scene in what looks like the instead of Snake Mountain with Panthor going up against Mekaneck, and Skeletor standing there watching the battle.

Sides of the box left and right shows some prehistoric creatures in a swamp scene.

We get to see what the interior of the package looks like. There is a white on black sketch of Panthor on the inside of the cover of box. Then once you open the box, you see a beautiful piece of art with Skeletor riding on Panthor. On the back of that artwork is a backdrop featuring Snake Mountain in a swampy scene that you can use when you display your Panthor.

Once you lift that off, you reveal Skeletor’s trusted steed inside! Mattel did an incredible job with the packaging on this.

The Creature

Let’s take a look at Panthor himself. First let’s look at him all decked out with his helmet and saddle armor. You can see it has incredible detail with all the spikes and hammered metal like finish. You can armor him all up with face armor and on his saddle.

Panthor even includes that cool spear that Skeletor is holding. And you can holster the spear on his saddle. Skeletor has reins to place his feet in so he doesn’t fall off his purple steed.

Views of Panthor from front and rear. Look at those shinny green eyes on his face. He has an articulated jaw and articulated tail. The rear of his saddle has a skeleton spine sculpted into it.

Some close ups of his armor below. You can see the cool spikes and the skull head on the saddle. You can see how you can holster the spear.

Look at those huge fangs in his mouth and that giant paw print! This Panthor looks amazing! He has a bit of a shinny purple finish, but he looks incredible. Now it makes me want a new Mastervese version of Battlecat! When Panthor has his mouth wide open is top teeth and top fangs show. When you close his mouth however, the top of his upper teeth & fangs go up because they are articulated and then just his top fangs show! That is brilliant of Mattel!!

More views of the front of Panthor. You can see the cool spiked ankle bracelets he is wearing.

Also a view of Panthor with all of his armor off. It’s hard to make out but he has black spots on his back.

More close ups of Panthor. Here you can see a front view of his head with the helmet on.

Hi-Res Art

Below we can see a hi-res close up version of the front of the box art.

Below we can see a hi-res close up version of the back of the box art.

Below we can see a hi-res close up version of the interior box art. You get a much better view of the Snake lair in the back ground. And if you look carefully, there looks to be a prehistoric version of Turbodactyl flying in the background.

Official Images

Mattel Creations site was official launched and included official images of the New Eternia Panthor!

Look at those huge fangs in his mouth and that giant paw print! This Panthor looks amazing! He has a bit of a shinny purple finish, but he looks incredible. Now it makes me want a new Mastervese version of Battlecat! You can armor him all up with face armor and feet armor with Skeletor riding on his saddle. Panthor even includes that cool spear that Skeletor is holding. And you can holster the spear on his saddle.

Panthor looks great even with his armor totally removed! You can see by the cool action shot below that he is fully articulated and can be posed in alot of cool moves!

He even comes with a cool background that you can use to display on your shelf!

Official Product Description: The much-anticipated arrival of the New Eternia Panthor into the Masterverse lineup is here, and its debut does not disappoint. Fully armed, including a holster on his saddle for Skeletor’s Havoc Staff*, this perilous panther features 16 points of articulation, a removable saddle and helmet, and an articulated jaw to show off his evil snarl. 

• Masters of the Universe® Masterverse Panthor® Action Figure 
• Dimensions: 13.75” long, 7.25” tall, 4” wide 
• Compatible for the first time with 7” Masterverse figures 
• Highly posable with 16 points of articulation 
• Includes removable saddle and helmet, 2 front bracers, and a spear  
• Articulated jaw reveals snarling teeth underneath 
• Easy-to-open packaging features MOTU-themed artwork 

Where to buy

Panthor goes up for preorder on February 11th at 9:00am at Masters of the Universe Masterverse New Eternia Panthor | Mattel Creations and will retail for $40.

New Eternia Panthor

Panthor was revealed in the Mattel Creations portion of the booth and was the standout of the reveals as he features a premium paint app and design. Reusing Battle Cat’s buck as the base for the figure, he features very detailed armor and a helmet fitting for Skeletor’s beast.

Panthor can also carry weapons as we can see a spear packed on the left side. On the other side, according to the Mattel designers in the booth, can carry Skeletor’s Havoc Staff. We did not get to see Panthor without his helmet but we were told that his eyes have crystals in them to reflect light.

Panthor’s saddle is super detailed and features more of a leather look in the middle with a high front/back saddle. The saddle also has stirrups as Panthor has been given the New Eternia royal treatment.

We did see Panthor on the Skeletor Bone Throne box, which could have eluded to his eventual release.