Masters of the Universe Origins (2020–Present)

Released by Mattel in 2020, the Masters of the Universe Origins line is a modern revival of the classic 1980s Masters of the Universe toy line. Designed to capture the look, scale, and play pattern of the original vintage figures while incorporating modern articulation, Origins combines retro aesthetics with enhanced poseability. Most figures stand approximately 5.5 inches tall and feature 16 points of articulation, interchangeable parts, classic-style accessories, mini-comics, and vintage-inspired packaging. The line recreates iconic heroes, villains, creatures, vehicles, and playsets from the original MOTU era while also expanding into previously unreleased concepts, mini-comic designs, Princess of Power characters, Horde members, Snake Men, and other corners of Eternia's mythology. Origins has become one of Mattel's most successful collector-focused MOTU lines, appealing to both longtime fans seeking modern versions of vintage toys and new collectors discovering the franchise for the first time.

Line Highlights:

Introduced in 2020 as a modern recreation of the vintage 1982–1988 MOTU toy line.

Features retro styling with modern articulation and interchangeable parts.

Includes classic heroes, villains, beasts, vehicles, and large-scale playsets.

Most figures include collectible mini-comics inspired by vintage releases.

Expands beyond the original toy line with mini-comic variants, concept characters, Princess of Power, Horde, and Snake Men characters.

Uses the slogan "Modern Posing, Retro Play!" on many releases.

Key Characters Featured Throughout the Line:

He-Man, Skeletor, Man-At-Arms, Teela, Evil-Lyn, Beast Man, Mer-Man, Trap Jaw, Tri-Klops, Roboto, Man-E-Faces, Ram Man, Moss Man, Zodac, Stratos, Buzz-Off, Faker, Clawful, Jitsu, King Hiss, Snake Face, Tung Lashor, Hordak, Leech, Grizzlor, She-Ra, Keldor, and dozens more from across the Masters of the Universe universe.

Collector Notes:

The line began with a 2019 San Diego Comic-Con exclusive He-Man & Prince Adam set before expanding to mass retail in 2020.

Early releases featured updated "Origins" head sculpts, while later releases introduced more vintage-inspired heads and accessories.

The line continues to expand with new figures, vehicles, beasts, playsets, and special sub-lines including Cartoon Collection and crossover releases

Figures: He-Man. Prince Adam. Skeletor. Keldor. Man-At-Arms. Teela. Evil-Lyn. Beast Man. Mer-Man. Stratos. Zodac. Trap Jaw. Tri-Klops. Man-E-Faces. Roboto. Ram Man. Buzz-Off. Faker. Moss Man. Scare Glow. Orko. Webstor. Ninjor. Clamp Champ. Clawful. Whiplash. Stinkor. Jitsu. Blade. Leech. Grizzlor. Hordak. Modulok. Tung Lashor. Snake Face. Rattlor. King Hiss. Snake Trooper. Horde Trooper. Sorceress. Sorceress Teela. Mekaneck. Sy-Klone. Fisto. Kobra Khan. Spikor. Two-Bad. Dragstor. Extendar. Rio Blast. Rokkon. Roton Driver. Duplico. Vykron. Wun-Dar. Anti-Eternia He-Man. Sun-Man. Pig-Head. Space Sumo. Digitino. Bolt Man. Hypno. She-Ra. Hordak (Princess of Power). Catra. Frosta. Mantenna. Grizzlor (POP). Horde Prime. Despara. King Randor. Queen Marlena. Palace Guard. Slamurai. Kol-Darr. Mini Comic Trap Jaw. Mini Comic Man-E-Faces. Mini Comic Skeletor. Mini Comic Stratos. Mini Comic Roboto. Mini Comic Teela. Mini Comic Evil-Lyn. Mini Comic Tri-Klops. Mini Comic Hordak. Mini Comic Faker. Mini Comic Mer-Man. Mini Comic He-Man. Mini Comic Keldor. Mini Comic Moss Man. Mini Comic Clawful. Mini Comic Webstor. Mini Comic Man-At-Arms. Mini Comic Beast Man. Mini Comic Sy-Klone. Mini Comic Skeletor's Demon. Mini Comic Prince Adam. Cartoon Collection He-Man. Cartoon Collection Skeletor. Cartoon Collection Beast Man. Cartoon Collection Teela. Cartoon Collection Man-At-Arms. Cartoon Collection Mer-Man. Cartoon Collection Evil-Lyn. Cartoon Collection Trap Jaw. Cartoon Collection Tri-Klops. Cartoon Collection Stratos. Cartoon Collection Buzz-Off. Cartoon Collection Ram Man. Cartoon Collection Orko. Cartoon Collection Prince Adam. Cartoon Collection Man-E-Faces.

Vehicles & Beasts: Battle Cat. Panthor. Stridor. Roton. Wind Raider. Talon Fighter. Land Shark. Road Ripper. Dragon Walker. Battle Ram. Bashasaurus. Screeech. Point Dread Talon Fighter. Cartoom Collection Battle Cat. Cartoon Collection Panthor.

Playsets: Castle Grayskull. Snake Mountain. Eternia Playset. Point Dread & Talon Fighter. Fright Zone.

Deluxe & Giant Figures (Origins Scale Variants): Battle Armor He-Man. Battle Armor Skeletor. Thunder Punch He-Man. Dragon Blaster Skeletor. Flying Fists He-Man. Terror Claws Skeletor. King Hiss Deluxe. Mosquitor. Tytus. Megator. Giant He-Man. Giant Skeletor. Giant Beast Man. Giant Stratos. Giant Mekaneck.