Sy-Klone MOTU Origins Sketch Book Series In Stock on Target

Target has put up Sy-Klone, the first single carded MOTU Origins Sketch Book Series figure for preorder! This MOTU Sketchbook Series Sy-Klone figure is inspired by inspired by concept art from the 1980s which has never previously been used for Origins action figures. This Masters of the Universe toy of the heroic fist-flinging Human Tornado is designed at 5.5-inch scale with the modern possibility of 16 movable joints. The distinctive multi-color lenticular shield on his metallic torso is complemented by metallic and gloss details throughout the design. He comes with a laser blaster accessory and an alternate head with a more traditional Sy-Klone look.

July 20, 2025 Update: In Stock on Target!

The MOTU Origins Sketchbook Series Sy-Klone is now in stock on Target’s website and available for both shipping and in-store pickup! This stylized take on the heroic spinning warrior brings a unique concept-art look to the Origins line, making it a standout addition for collectors looking to complete the Sketchbook Series. Don’t miss your chance to snag Sy-Klone while he’s still available!

• Detailed design. The Human Tornado has his signature lenticular shield on his silver metallic torso, accented by metallic and gloss details throughout the figure and accessories
• Accessories. Sy-Klone comes with a laser blaster and an alternate head with his more traditional look
• Deluxe packaging, The black-and-white sketch combined with color graphics is inspired by the original concept art and is ready for display!

Sy-Klone Sketch Book Series Leak

With the reveal of the Evil-Horde 2-pack that kicked off the Masters of the Universe Origins Sketchbook Series, Mark Taylor and Roger Sweet’s early concepts of the Masters of the Universe figures are on a fast track production. This was a brilliant move by Mattel as we get a peak into an alternate reality as the early concepts very well could have been green lit for production and the figures and characters we know today could have looked very different. Mark Taylor is a former toy designer who worked for Mattel in the 1980s, during the development of the Masters of the Universe toy line. Taylor is known for his contributions to the early development of the franchise, including the creation of many iconic characters such as He-Man, Skeletor, and Battle Cat. With teases of Skeletor (aka Evil Incarnate) and He-Man on the Hordak and Grizzlor Sketch Book Series card art, the door is wide open to bring more concepts of yesteryear to life! Thanks to yo_tengo_el_poder for posting a listing from Heo that shows that Sy-Klone and Spikor are coming to the MOTU Origins Sketch Book series!

Sy-Klone

Although the illustrations appear to depict two very different characters, they are actually early design concepts for Sy-Klone, a character with a unique action feature developed by Roger Sweet. The design on the right closely resembles the final sculpt, while the overall look and color scheme of the figure on the left clearly draws from the other design. Interestingly, this same design was later used in several minicomics, most notably in the “Spikor Strikes” minicomic that came with his action figure. In that minicomic, Sy-Klone was mistakenly referred to as Tornado in one panel, which was a temporary name for the character.