Trap Jaw Coming to MOTU Core

The MOTU Core line continues to quietly build out its roster, and the latest addition we’ve uncovered is one that should make a lot of collectors happy: Trap Jaw is coming to the Core assortment at the $9.99 price point. We spotted the listing recently, and while details are still light, it’s worth noting that Mattel already released a Core Canon Transform Trap Jaw, so the smart money says they’re reusing that mold here but stripping out the transformation gimmick to hit that lower price point, which honestly is a perfectly reasonable approach for a line that’s all about accessibility and getting these characters into as many hands as possible. What makes this even more interesting is the bigger picture that’s starting to take shape for the Core line, because back in May 2026 we discovered that Evil-Lyn and another He-Man variant were also headed to Core, and I’m really hoping all three of these end up in the same wave because that would be a seriously solid lineup on the pegs. Trap Jaw is one of those characters who just belongs in every iteration of the line, and getting him at under ten dollars makes it easy for fans to grab one whether they’re building out a full shelf or just cherry-picking the heavy hitters. We’ll keep digging for more details on wave composition and release timing as they surface, but for now it’s great to see Mattel continuing to flesh out the Core assortment with characters that matter.

Core GID Trap Jaw

The listing for Trap Jaw shows only a placeholder image with no product photography available yet, so there’s nothing to describe in terms of the figure’s design. The page title confirms this is a MOTU Core Trap Jaw entry, but no visual details of the figure have been revealed.

Here is a quick overview and demo of the action feature:

Packaging

The front of the card features vivid cosmic artwork with He-Man and Skeletor flanking Trap Jaw, all set against a swirling purple and orange nebula that really pops. The back panel shifts to a darker Eternian landscape with Snake Mountain looming overhead, along with callouts showing the twist-action feature and swappable weapon attachments. The packaging has a real throwback feel to how the larger figures were boxed for the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Netflix series toy line, with that open-window design that lets you get hands on the figure and try out the twist-action cannon feature before you even buy it. I love that approach because you can actually see how the figure works before you buy it.

Figure Details

Here is a full look at Trap Jaw here with both the front and back on display, and that bright green skull face pops right out from under the red helmet with that center spike detail. The blue torso is crossed with brown harness straps that wrap around to the back and connect across the shoulder blades, while the oversized mechanical arm hangs heavy on the right side with a cylindrical attachment that extends down past the waist. Around the lower half, the figure wears a dark, textured skirt piece over black legs with armored knee pads and tall boots, and flipping around to the back I can see the belt and strap work continuing cleanly across the waist and shoulders with that mechanical arm anchoring everything in place.

The spiked red helmet has a great sculptural weight to it, with pointed studs ringing the crown and just enough of that green skin peeking through to keep Trap Jaw’s face visible from behind. You can also see how the chest harness wraps tightly over those muscular blue shoulders, with a thick strap running down the back that anchors everything to the purple belt at the waist.

The arm cannon is a chunky, multi-segmented piece with ridged detailing and a layered collar of jagged armor plating where it connects to the shoulder. I love how the mechanical plating on the lower legs carries through that same industrial sculpting, with segmented knee armor and textured panels that tie the whole cybernetic side of Trap Jaw together.

The shot moves in tight on Trap Jaw with the mechanical arm taking center stage as the cannon opens up, the front section expanding outward in layered segments while the barrel points forward. The green skull face sits beneath the red helmet with the centered spike, and the brown harness straps run diagonally across the blue chest with small rivet details visible along the edges. The left arm is lifted with a clenched hand and a purple wrist cuff, and the twist feature clearly drives the motion in the arm as it spreads open during the action.

The view tightens up on the upper body, bringing the green skull face into sharp focus with the red helmet wrapping around the head and that silver spike running down the center. The jawline shows off the sculpted teeth and open mouth, while the eyes sit deep under the brow with a focused stare. The shoulder armor on the mechanical side is bulky and rounded with raised rivet details and small spikes along the edge, and the brown harness straps cross the blue chest with a textured, worn look that stands out against the smoother torso.

The side view really shows off the layered construction of those boots, with angular kneecap guards that jut forward and segmented shin plates stacking down toward the flat, squared-off soles. You can also catch those small mechanical disc joints at the knees and the jagged edge of the tattered loincloth draping over the upper thigh.

Here’s a closer look at the hook and knife accessories laid out next to those heavy, squared-off boots.

Here’s a close look at the hook and knife attachments that swap onto Trap Jaw’s mechanical arm. Both are noticeably undersized relative to the arm cannon they plug into, and you’ll really see how small they feel once everything is posed together. I get that they need to fit inside the barrel of the cannon but they look a little ridiculous on their own.

As the mechanical arm opens up again, this time revealing the internal attachment with a small saw blade extended out from the end. The outer shell splits upward into a jagged, hinged panel, exposing the inner arm with layered mechanical detailing and a pivot point near the wrist. The saw blade itself looks noticeably small compared to the bulk of the arm, sitting on a narrow connector with tiny sculpted teeth, while the rounded shoulder armor with spikes and rivets anchors the whole assembly back to the torso.

Trap Jaw is mid-action here with the mechanical arm opened up and angled forward and Mekaneck is caught upside down with his extended neck bent back, red chest armor and blue limbs twisted as the silver mechanical leg kicks out, and I like how the pose captures him right in the middle of getting knocked around.

Here’s a great back-to-back comparison of the MOTU Chronicles Trap Jaw on the left and the Cannon Transforme Trap Jaw on the right, and the differences are immediately clear. The Chronicles version has a brown leather harness and a metallic pink helmet, while the Core figure swaps in a darker gunmetal harness with purple accents and that signature red helmet, giving each release its own distinct visual identity.

From the back, you can really appreciate how differently the two versions handle their armor, with the Chronicles Trap Jaw showing that lighter metallic shoulder guard and brown strap work, while the Core figure goes heavier with darker, spikier shoulder plating that wraps further around the back. The teal accents peeking through the tattered loincloth on the Chronicles version contrast nicely against the purple highlights on the Core figure’s shorts and wrist cuff.