The New Eternia and 40th Anniversary sublines are the shot in the arm that Masterverse needs. Revelation had a limited cast and in some cases some questionable designs. Also Revelation was a bit controversial and not many fans want a reminder of that on their shelves.
New Eternia brings forth an Ethically Questionable take on the characters that borrows from unused concepts created by former employees. Like taking the late Mark Taylor's "Battle Bear" concept for Beastman and making it a pelt that the New Eternia Beastman wears... Kinda feels like a "screw you" to Mark Taylor's contributions. It looks cool, not going to lie, but at the same time it kinda feels a bit petty.
The 40th He-Man could spawn off a Sub-line of "Masterverse styled" tributes to key characters.
My guess would be The first 12-back, in addition to Adam, Evil-Lyn, Faker, Sorceress, Randor, and Orko.
Let's try and tackle the remaining "Core Characters" in a "New Eternia" or "40th"
I will not do Skeletor, since he already has a New Eternia and it's VERY likely that a 40th will show up. Beastman already has a New Eternia so he is out of the game. I'll thank the Battle Ram blog for a lot of the info used on this rant.
Man-at-Arms:
If a New Eternia version is made, Taking influences from the Arms Man and Paladin are mandatory. Pelt cape made from the same fur as Grizzlor is a start. Personally I'd take the Paladin Cape, Helmet and Rifle and use them on the Arms Man Body. Give him the chained mace and a traditional mace. Extra "Vintage MAA head with mustache". Viking He-Man boots are needed and a new loincloth that can have the mace hanging on the side with a loop or a peg. (That's for the designers to figure out)
Stratos:
He needs two Harnesses:
Harness 1 is based on the concept art with the feather necklace. Harness 2 something closer to Traditional Stratos Harness... Perhaps the incorrectly put on Harness in a criss cross pattern seen here. The huge wings from the Errol McCarthy art. He needs toes. The 40th can tackle the more traditional Stratos. (Sock feet, his normal harness, smaller wings)
Mer-Man:
This one can be a bit complicated. Let the 40th have the Cat head. Cross sell art is needed for this one. The Sea Man concept or LOP Merman translated to Masterverse. Maybe using the Back fins from the Golden Books as part of his armor.
Zodac:
He's a 40th Figure. There wasn't any really big differences between concept to final products that could justify a NEW ETERNIA Zodac.
Man-E-Faces:
Hoo boy! Now here's a Complicated one... so many concepts to mix and match... a Purely traditional MEF could come in the 40th. The New Eternia should borrow from a lot of the unused concepts.
First the Poncho. I WANT it because it give options to "hide" Man-E-Faces in a disguise. The forearms of the insectoid concept combined with the shoulders and biceps of the "Flipshot" MEF concept with a traditional head, torso, and legs. His faces should be based on the concept art and giving him the scepter and blaster. Personally, I'd combine the Flipshot and insectoid crotches for this MEF. The 40th takes care of a Purely traditional MEF.
Ram Man:
He didn't change much from Concept to final figure.
The Origins Figure seems like a good Starting point. HE can easily be a 40th Figure with the extra head and combining Axe to make him feel special.
Tri-Klops:
The problem with Tri-Klops is that he only has 2 known looks: Vintage, or Vintahe Mini-Comics.
I honestly don't know how a New Eternia Tri-Klops would look like. Would it be straight up mini comics or would it borrow elements from 200X? I know what a 40th would look like and don't know if it would be worth it since Revelation has a near Vintage looking Tri-Klops.
Trap Jaw:
He has the Tri-Klops issue. 2 VERY Distinct Looks and kinda hard to choose. Personally, I feel that Mini Comics Trap Jaw would be "Too Lazy". A 40th Trap Jaw would be too close to the Revelation figure.
Faker:
Once He-Man and Skeletor get their 40th Figures, a 40th Faker is obviously next... Now a New Eternia Faker, how could he be made? Lazy answer is barbarian Skeletor Harness on Viking He-Man's body.
If the 40th is a brand spanking new Faker, how about the New Eternia being a Battle Damaged Faker. Kinda like the Revelation one but with blue Skin and the Metallic innards... Reoainting the Revelation Faker, But with the New Eternia Skeletor and He-Man Armors in Faker colors. I know it still sounds a bit lazy, but it's Faker...
Teela:
No Snake Armor or staff here. Shield, sword, and Spear are her accessories. Her head should have the longer ponytail and spiked headdress. She should come with an extra redhead uh, head. The main head would be Blonde.
A more traditional Teela should be made in the 40th line.
Evil-Lyn:
She should borrow a lot from Teela and Sorceress (Green Goddess). The concept Helmet for Goddess on Evil-Lyn's head could make for a nice New Eternia head. Borrowing the Cape from Filmation is a good idea to spice up the Goddess torso, which should be different from the leafy Teela armor. The head with the more Traditional Evil-Lyn helmet should have a much woder crest like the concept.
Sorceress:
The 40th can have the Bird Lady we know and love. This Sorceress is The Green Goddess from the Mini Comics. As an added gimmick, her plastic could glow in the dark. She'd have the Snake Armor and share oarts with both Teela and Evil-Lyn. A second head could be the Caucasian head that should Match Teela's skin tone for those who wish to give Teela the Snake Armor.
King Randor:
Randor was basically a character who came from other media into the toys. The Jitsu Armored Randor can show up on the 40th... but can a New Eternia Randor be possible?
A new Upper torso SIMILAR to BA He-Man: reusing the Lower Torso and crotch from BA He-Man. Barbarian Skeletor greaves and He-Ro Feet. Ba-He-Man's bracers with a new head with crown and a second head with a circlet (for battle) give him a new cape, sword, and shield that can plug into the left BA He-Man bracer. Maybe even have symmetrical MAA Styled armor for Randor.
Orko:
Straight to 40th. There's no need for a new Eternia Orko, unless he looks more like a Fantasy Mage than a floating shirt and pointy hat.
Prince Adam:
You know the Foppish Adam concept of him wearing a huge hat and a sort of pirate vest? That should be the base for New Eternia Adam.
For the 40th, reusing the slightly slimmer Masterverse body have Adam be basically a slightly less muscular He-Man. Not as wimpy as revelation, but looking slightly less bulky (the vest will add some unwanted bulkiness)
There we have a possibility of the 12 back and a few others. By combining Old and New, we could get a definitive MOTU line that COULD surpass Classics, if done right.
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