The Technomancer Expand-Or MOTU Origins Teased Coming to Mattel Creations

This is exactly why mini comics matter. Since July 2024, we alluded to new figures coming to the line and we’ve been keeping an eye on the new characters headed to MOTU Origins, and now we’re getting our clearest look yet at what’s next, because the Technomancer, Hordak’s dark warrior born of pure evil, appears to be the next Mattel Creations drop, teased for Wednesday, May 20, 2026. What makes this one feel special is how it was born directly out of the storytelling packed into the Extendar mini comic, “The Terror of the Technomancer,” penned by the amazingly talented MOTU Mini Comic writer Joshua Sky, which does exactly what the best mini comics have always done in this hobby: it doesn’t just accompany a figure, it builds the world and sets the stage for what’s coming next. The comic takes us deep into Hordak’s scheme, showing us the moment Extendar’s chest is cracked open to reveal the Eternium Ore matrix, the source of all his power, and if you’ve read through that sequence you probably noticed, just like I did, that the matrix bears more than a passing resemblance to a certain Autobot leader’s power source, which is a fun little visual nod whether intentional or not. But the real heart of the story is Extendar’s defiance, breaking free from Hordak’s grip, literally grabbing Hordak by the face and kicking Leech back before escaping through the portal to rejoin He-Man. His words to He-Man about never again looking to others with jealousy but with admiration instead carry a weight that feels rare for a pack-in comic, and that emotional beat lands even harder when you realize Hordak let him go on purpose, because the end game was never about keeping Extendar but about harvesting his power to fuel something far worse. That something is the Technomancer, an Evil Horde creation that will reuse much of the Extendar buck, essentially giving us an evil mirror of the character, and the fact that this new warrior’s entire origin was seeded through the mini comic is a reminder of how these small printed stories can carry enormous narrative weight for the line. It’s a full circle moment that connects the lore, the figure engineering, and the collecting experience in a way that only MOTU Origins seems to consistently pull off, and I can’t wait to see how the Technomancer looks when official images drop ahead of that Mattel Creations release.

Technomancer Tease

The Club Grayskull logo dominates the frame, but behind it we can clearly see Extendar’s parts being reused here. Getting an evil version of Extendar through the Technomancer is a great addition to the Origins line.

The close-up on the left shows a sculpted Horde bat symbol on the chest, a direct callback to the mini comic “The Terror of the Technomancer,” where Hordak’s evil creation bore that same insignia. The right side reveals ridged, segmented torso detailing with deep grooves running vertically through the red section, giving the sculpt a mechanical, constructed quality fitting for a being engineered by Hordak but also this is the Exendar buck.

Shortly after the tease, Yo Tengo El Poder posted what appears to be the actual figure!

Extendar’s Mini Comic Teases an Evil Villian Version of Extendar

Further evidence of this comes from the Extendar Mini Comic, where, at the end, we see one of Hordak’s evil creations come to life, which will set the stage for an evil version of Extendar, which will reuse many of the parts from the Mattel Creations exclusive. As we see in the mini comic, cracking Extendar’s chest open to reveal the Eternium Ore matrix (which looks a lot like Optimus Prime’s from the Transformers), the source of Extendar’s powers, is revealed. Suddenly, Extendar breaks free and grabs Hordak’s face while kicking Leech back! Extendar goes back through the portal and find He-Man where he tells him that he has regrets for succumbing to Hordak’s offer many years ago. Extrendar says, “Never again will I look to others with jealously for their success, but admiration instead,” and strives to be the best version of himself. Hordak let him go and did not pursue him as Hordak’s end game is to give Extendar’s power to a new dark warrior born of pure evil.

Terror of the Technomancer Mini Comic

In the vintage mini comics, Extendar was a friend of Prince Adam and was an ordinary knight, but yearned for special powers of his own after witnessing the skills of the Horde warrior Dragstor. Hordak subsequently granted his wish and subjected him to scientific experiments, which transformed him into a mechanical cyborg warrior with the power of extension. Invincible at full height, he was set upon He-Man, but managed to throw off Hordak’s control and ultimately joined the Heroic Warriors, becoming one of the most powerful members of their ranks. This looks like it is a continuation of Extendar’s tale!

Extendar, being the kind hearted soul he is, responded to a cry for help on the outskirts of King Randor’s castle. He heeds the call and follows the cry deep into the forest. As Extendar tries to come to the maiden’s aid, the maiden and swamp creature disappear to reveal some Horde Troopers, who drag Extendar to the Fright Zone! captured and in front of Hordak, Extendar is reminded who transformed him in the first place, as told in the vintage mini comic, The Warrior Machine!

Hordak has Extendar on the examination table once again and vows to fulfill his promise to transfer total power to another worthier dark knight. It is here, while Extendar is on the table, Modulok, with syringe in hand, looks on!

Cracking Extendar’s chest open to reveal the Eternium Ore matrix (which looks a lot like Optimus Prime’s from the Transformers), the source of Extendar’s powers, is revealed. Suddenly, Extendar breaks free and grabs Hordak’s face while kicking Leech back! Extendar goes back through the portal and find He-Man where he tells him that he has regrets for succumbing to Hordak’s offer many years ago. Extrendar says, “Never again will I look to others with jealously for their success, but admiration instead,” and strives to be the best version of himself. Hordak let him go and did not pursue him as Hordak’s end game is to give Extendar’s power to a new dark warrior born of pure evil.