Snake Men coming to MOTU Origins in 2023!

According to our friends at CANAL DOS ROSIMINEIROS, MOTU Origins Snake Men are coming to Origins in 2023! The first 3 to join the line-up next year will be Kobra Khan, Rattlor and Tung Lashor! More Snake Men are on the way, so stay tuned!!!

We covered this breaking story in our previous article Kobra Kahn & MOTU Origins Snake Men Coming in 2023! Our friends at @canaldosrosmineiros revealed to us that Kobra Khan was coming to Origins in 2023 and more of his Snake Men buddies will also join him! But, we didn’t know who those were, until today! Unveiled today during their live stream, CANAL DOS ROSMINEIROS, revealed the first of Snake Men coming to Origins in 2023 were none other than Rattlor and Tung Lashor! This is very exciting news since fans have been clamoring for Snake Men to be included in the line for a very long time now! There will also be more Snake Men are on the way, so be sure to tune in! This has not been confirmed by Mattel nor any official images released yet, but our friends at @canaldosrosmineiros were right about the She-Ra and Beast Man Masterverse tease, so there is a really good chance we get these figures!

This is great news for fans that think the line is dying or ending, especially with the new reveals we got this week! If you want to check out our deep dive article on those, click HERE!

Let’s take a deep dive into each of our 3 new Snake Men that will be the first to be released in 2023. We are using Vintage images and artwork as stand ins to illustrate our point since no official images have been released.

Rattlor

Rattlor was first released by Mattel in 1986. Unlike most of the previous MOTU figures that came before him, with commonly reused parts, Rattlor was unique in that it had a completely new body, new tail, new head and popping neck feature! His chest sculpt was all new as well and his body was covered in a scaly texture. The snake attack action feature was activated by pressing a button on his back, which was hidden with the rubber tail, made the spring-loaded elongated neck pop up. If you notice, Rattlor had an especially long torso, and that was by design to accommodate the elongated neck inside. Rattlor also included a Rattling sound that was made by shaking him, so mimic the noise of a Rattle snake. He was packed with a burgundy snake shaped staff. Will the new Origins version include Rattlor’s trademark action features? Only time will tell!

According to the Wiki Grayskull: 

He first appears in the “King of the Snake Men” MOTU minicomic, where he and Tung Lashor are called from another dimension by King Hiss. When they appear, Kobra Khan says they “are from the Evil Horde on Etheria!”, but both Snake Men swear allegiance again to their former leader King Hiss.

He also appears in the She-Ra: Princess of Power TV series as a member of the Evil Horde and, in later episodes, one of Skeletor’s Evil Warriors. The original MOTU cartoon had come to a close by the time his figure was released.

Rattlor | Wiki Grayskull | Fandom

The vintage Masters of the Universe Rattlor figure features a maroon-scaled snake warrior with a segmented, textured body and a long tail that fades from red to yellow at the tip. His front torso and snout are painted in a pale yellow, with bold blue and yellow scale patterns running down the sides of his arms and legs. Rattlor’s head is sculpted with wide, glaring yellow eyes and an open mouth, ready to strike. The figure includes his signature red snake staff, coiled in a striking pose, and a belt with a green snake emblem at the center. Known for his extending neck action feature, this Snake Men member retains the distinctive sculpting and vibrant colors that made him a memorable part of the vintage MOTU line.

Rattlor’s signature action feature is his spring-loaded extending neck, activated by pressing the yellow button on the back of his belt. When triggered, his head shoots upward, revealing a long segmented yellow neck that mimics a real snake striking at its prey. This quick-attack mechanism, combined with his bright eyes and open-mouthed fangs, gives the vintage Masters of the Universe figure an added layer of playability that set him apart from other Snake Men members.

The vintage Masters of the Universe Rattlor packaging features bold red card art with the MOTU logo at the top and a striking Snake Men emblem—two green serpents flanking a fanged snake mouth behind the character’s name. The front showcases Rattlor posed in the blister bubble holding his snake staff, with his yellow chest armor and blue-striped limbs prominently displayed. The lower left corner of the card front includes an action callout noting his battle rattle sound before attacking. On the back, the card art depicts an action scene where Rattlor lunges forward at He-Man with his neck extended in a quick-strike attack. Below the scene, illustrated step-by-step instructions show how to activate his action feature by pushing the tail or waist to make the head shoot out, then pressing the head back down to reset. The final panel highlights his rattling tail, emphasizing his snake-like menace.

Tung Lashor

Tung Lashor, first introduced by Mattel in 1986, was the first of the Snake Men to be released. He was made of all new parts and resembled the look of a poison dart frog, more than a snake. He featured a unique 3 figured hand design that resembled a tree frog. His bright pink and purple colored body really stood out and he sported a green Snake Men logo on his chest. He come with his own distinct action feature, his signature lashing tongue! This action feature was activated by rolling the wheel on his back and it made the tongue dart in and out of Tung Lashor’s mouth. He came with a purple snake staff and teal colored dragon fly cross bow.

According to the Wiki Grayskull

Tung Lashor was introduced into the MOTU toyline in 1986. He first appears in the “King of the Snake Men” minicomic, in which he and Rattlor are called from another dimension by King Hiss. When they appear, Kobra Khan says they “are from the Evil Horde on Etheria!”, but both Snake Men swear allegiance again to their former leader King Hiss, explaining that after his banishment they felt they had nowhere to go other than to serve the Horde.

Although the Snake Men as a group never appear on the toy-line’s accompanying cartoon series Tung Lashor appears in She-Ra as a member of the Evil Horde. He is one of several newer characters from the toy line to be featured on the She-Ra’s Princess of Power cartoon series in order to promote the toy in the absence of the He-Man series, discontinued to make way for She-Ra.

Tung Lashor | Wiki Grayskull | Fandom

Tung Lashor’s action feature is controlled by a ridged dial embedded in the middle of his back. Turning the dial causes his long, flexible tongue to extend from his open mouth, simulating a quick, lashing strike. This feature pairs perfectly with his snake-like head sculpt, bright yellow eyes, and fanged mouth, giving the vintage Masters of the Universe figure an interactive, reptilian attack that adds to his menacing Snake Men persona.

Tung Lashor comes equipped with a blue crossbow styled with insect-like wing details and a dark blue staff topped with a coiled snake, its head raised and mouth open as if ready to strike.

The vintage Masters of the Universe Tung Lashor packaging features a vivid red and orange card with the MOTU logo at the top and the Snake Men emblem beneath it, showing two green serpents flanking a wide-open snake mouth behind the character’s name. The front window displays Tung Lashor in the blister bubble, revealing his bright orange chest with the green snake emblem, purple-and-pink body patterning, and both of his accessories tucked at the bottom. A callout on the left notes his forked tongue feature, which lashes out to strike enemies. On the back, the card art depicts Tung Lashor emerging from swampy reeds, stunning an unsuspecting foe with his extended tongue. Below the scene, illustrated instructions show how to activate his action feature by turning the dial on his back to shoot the tongue out, then turning it in the opposite direction to retract it. The bottom panel highlights his two included weapons—a serpent staff and a dragonfly crossbow—emphasizing his dual attack capabilities.

Kobra Khan

Kobra Khan was released by Mattel in 1984. He was actually originally considered a member of the Evil Warriors as he often made apperances as one of Skeletor’s henchmen on the 1980’s Filmation cartoon. He was later considered one of the Snake Men following their introduction to the line in 1986. Unlike the other two Snake Men covered above, Kobra Khan did have some shared parts to the previous MOTU figures. He was made of the same monster type arms and legs as Skeletor. But he did however have a brand-new torso and head sculpt. As a matter of fact, his head and torso was a completely new design as it allowed kids to lift off the head and fill the torso with water. By then replacing the head and pressing it down, Kobra Khan would release his “venom” spray feature misting out the water thru an opening in his mouth! His torso’s design featured a scaly design with brown scale straps and an all new belt design as well. Kobra Khan came with a simple red laser pistol, the same as came packed Zodac. Will the new Origins version include the “venom” spray action feature? Can’t wait to find out!

According to the Wiki Grayskull:

Kobra Khan was introduced into the Masters of the Universe toy line in 1984. His action figure’s special feature is to spray water. The figure’s head is removable, and the hollow torso can be filled with water, so that when the head is back in place, it can be pushed down to spray water from its mouth.

Kobra Khan appears on the cartoon shortly after his figure was released. He is one of the few Evil Warriors on the cartoon to be portrayed in a darker, more serious manner as opposed to being used for comedy value. He is usually paired with Webstor and the two of them are often seen to work as a duo. They are first paired in the episode “Disappearing Dragons” which portrays Khan as the leader of the two. He is portrayed as a sly, scheming and sullen character, capable of taking on numerous opponents at once with his sleep mist. Never fearful or bumbling around the Heroic Characters, his low, whisper-like, hissing voice provided by Lou Scheimer enhances the portrayal of him as a reserved and sinister character.

Kobra Khan | Wiki Grayskull | Fandom

Kobra Khan’s action feature allows you to fill his hollow body with water through a removable nozzle located at the back of his neck. Once filled, squeezing his torso forces a fine spray of water to shoot from his open mouth, simulating a venomous mist attack.

The vintage Masters of the Universe Kobra Khan figure is molded in a rich green with sculpted reptilian scales and brown boots that resemble clawed feet. His torso features molded orange chest armor detailing, designed to look like segmented snake scales running down his front and back. The head sculpt captures his cobra-like appearance with flared hood sections, painted white fangs, and slitted yellow eyes. The open mouth is designed for his spray feature, allowing him to “spit venom” when his body is filled with water and squeezed.

The vintage Masters of the Universe Kobra Khan packaging features a fiery red-orange card background with the MOTU logo at the top and “Kobra Khan – Evil master of snakes” printed just below. The blister bubble clearly displays the figure in his green-scaled, cobra-hooded design with brown boots, ready for action. A callout on the left instructs to “Press down on his head! He sprays in any direction!” highlighting his water-spraying feature. On the back, the card art shows Kobra Khan in a jungle setting, using his mist attack against He-Man and Man-At-Arms, who shield themselves from the spray. Below the scene, illustrated steps explain how to remove his head, fill his body with water, and press down to activate the spray in any direction. The instructions emphasize that the feature works with ordinary tap water, tying the play function directly into his serpent-themed identity.

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You can check out the reveals for yourself by watching their MOTU Journal #24 where they cover these leaks!

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Origins & Masterverse Leaked and Rumored Roundup

Be sure to check out our recent leaked and rumored figure reveals as they are a fun read (at least we think so lol!) Check out our articles and YouTube videos below. Be sure to be on the lookout for Origins Teases thru artwork part 3: Creatures, because it’s already in the works!

• Breaking News – Masters of the Universe Origins WAVE 9 CONFIRMED!
• Masters of the Universe Origins Teased Figures From Card Art
• What MOTU Vehicles and Playsets are Next in the Origins Line?
• Masterverse and Origins Teases and Reveals Coming Soon!
• More Masterverse Leaks Ahead of Big Reveals from Mattel
• Breaking News – Masters of the Universe Masterverse Wave 6 CONFIRMED
• More Masterverse Revelation and Pop Figures Teased

You can watch the YouTube Video on our Origins Teaser part 1 on Characters down below:

https://youtu.be/WLCy5v6nrj4

Also you can watch the YouTube Video on Origins Teaser part 2 Teased Vehicles and Playsets down below:

https://youtu.be/sSzOsz8l9FI