MOTU ORIGINS FAN FAVORITE MER-MAN (Reissue) Figure Review and Parts Swapping!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- Taking a look at the Masters of the Universe Origins Reissue Fan Favorite MER-MAN Figure that is part of a Fan Favorite Re launch of some Popular Origins Figures for 2023. I also show some comparsions and parts swapping with other Origins, Classics and Masterverse MER-MAN Figures.
Glad to see some of the hard ones re issued!
Yeah, many of these were very limited and important figures to collectors who grew up with the Vintage line. Thanks for stopping in bro👍
*Little known fact;* During the Lords of Power stage of MOTU development, Mer-Man was shifted to the Heroic side, and Stratos was moved to the Evil warriors. Mark Taylor himself originally intended Mer-Man as evil and Stratos as good, however.
Thanks for the info! I remember hearing a little back story about Stratos shifting to the Evil warriors. But im more familiar with the vintage Figure and comic story or some of the LOP concept and story going back to those vintage comic books. Thanks for watching 👍
Yeah, I sat down and did a ton of research into the early developement of MOTU. I got most of my info from Battleramblog and various interviews with Mark Taylor and his wife. It's quite complex how the characters evolved and changed over time, along with swapping sides a few times, before the toys were released. The side swapping came from Mattel wanting 4 good guys and 4 evil guys for the original toy release, as well as the input from Don Glut, who was tasked with creating the first storylines for the franchise, and writing the early minicomics. Mer-Man was moved back to the evil side, when the Sorceress (The Goddess) was switched from the evil side to the good (Which is why she is shown as heroic in the first minicomic). It got more complex when Teela and the Sorceress were combined into one toy, so Mattel needed another character (Zodac) to plug the 8th character spot. Zodac ended up on the evil side for the toys, when Stratos was switched with him, back to the good team. This happened after the first minicomic was created, thus Stratos is shown as evil in that one. Very complex, but I have it all worked out now. @@Themanchlid
@@The_Cosmic_Yog-Sothoth Yes when you really go into the lore or Back story of the developement and early concept ideas of the Masters of the Universe line. It really gets deep and mixed all around better Lord of power idea which was gonna be the Main title before the Masters of the Universe title. But the story later changed to the prince Adam He-man which was more torward the filmation to help sell the vintage figures which also had new designs over the LOP figures which finnaly got released in a five pack in the Origins. Also the 200x and Classics line made new Stories and even bios for older and new figures or Characters in the line. I try not to get to deep into the lore of History of the Origins MOTU figures in reviews. A little here and there or go into it a bit with a certain figure during the review that's within my knowlage or research. But it gets deep sometimes and that's not the main point of the figure reviews. I try to stick more to that vintage Nastalgia that most of us grew up with or remember with certain figures we are once again collecting in the Origins. But then Newer Figures or a figure I have for comparison like the LOP Mer-Man needs a little explaining about him and how he fits in for people who don't know about the figure or why that design over the vintage one.
Yeah, most people with nostalgia for the franchise have no idea about the background and developement stages. Most people were probably confused about the "Lords of Power" figures within Origins. I still find it confusing how the Lords of Power versions of Skeletor, Beast Man and Mer-Man etc. fit into the main Origins canon itself. Are they different characters? Do they exist in the same canon as evolutions or precursors to the nostalgic versions of the characters? Hard to say. The minicomics certainly show the LOP Mer-Man as existing in the same canon as the other characters, but he appears after the classic Mer-Man. And the backing card art (which seem to follow its own canon) shows LOP Beast Man and Mer-Man chilling out with Keldor and Kronis from 200X, haha. *Someone needs to write a lore Bible for Origins to iron it out.* @@Themanchlid
@@The_Cosmic_Yog-Sothoth If you ever watched Spector creative channel or Scott toy guru as they call him. He worked on the Classics brand for tens years and know all about the back stories or where they came from and why they changed. He has a ton of videos that talks and exsplains all about this stuff and comentary videos on every Classics figures and their back story or bios. There is so much out there about MOTU. The LOP characters and designs in simple concept was a combination of Mark Talors, Roger Sweet and a couple other Mattel designers creations that had thier own story going back to the Godess with the cross Armor that turned Jungle or Savage He-man in the power He-man and the power sword was a tool to get into Catsule greyskull but didn't Transform Prince Adam into He-man because therecwas no Prince Adam or Sorceress. However I think there was A Teela and later in the story she was turned into the Sorceress from the godess later. Skeletor came from another dimention and got a hold of the power sword to get into Catsule greyskull. Beastman and Mer-Man where Mutants and henchman Skeletor met up with along the way. And the story goes on and on. I also heard other concepts different from that as well. Yeah it's a mix a mash of ideas between the LOP, Vintage figures and animation going back to the 80s. That's what I know or have read about this stuff!
I think the 'Fan Favourites' are just identical reissues by another name, a second chance for someone to get the figure that missed out. I am sure though some of the hardcore collectors will insist on getting every single reissue though just for that corner triangle that's different on the cardback.
Yep! From what I see with Mer-Man and the Trap-jaw in card. They are just the same figures again Reissued with the fan favorite logo in the cornor. Some colors might have slightly variations because of the factory. It's cool fans can get a second chance to get certain figures again that they missed out on! Thanks for stopping in to check out the video 👍
Thanks for the review!
Thanks for watching and sharing your comment!👌
Hello Manchild! Thank you! 👍👍👍 (Now that i finally know that theres no difference beside the Card Art (Fan Favourite) and the Card Backart (Figures comming).... one collectorfriend already said that he wont buy his missing ones as a reissue because of the "fan favourite" sideartwork.... :o))) He is picky!)
No problem! I had you in mind reviewing this Figure. I wasn't even gonna bother originaly doing a review on him because I didn't see that much of a difference between the first one I had and compared and this figure in card aside the Fan Favorite Mark or art piece on the right hand cornor of the card. Everything looks and feels exactly the same! Even the buck says 2020 as I showed. So its the tool they still have and used again. The colors are the same aside maybe a glossy or slightly tint in the tone under my lights. But thats just the factory and how the mold injection machine heated and put out the plastic mix in the tool. It will always vary a bit with every figure.
So im guessing all the Fan favorite figures will just be re-releases again of the Original ones. I guess that's good for new collectiors and the older ones to get thier hands on some of these Fan Favorite figures as their calling them in hands again for Retail costs!👍
I like the Lop Merman to be my main Merman. This gives Stinkor the ability to be displayed without looking like the same head.
This is why I'm going with a Filmation Beast Man to differentiate itself from Moss Man.
I totally agree on that! The vintage Mer-Man is about nastalgia. But I also look up to my LOP Mer-Man to be the main One and leave Stinkor to be the Original character who had the head first! Thanks for watching and sharing your comments 👍
Moss man has a different head to beast man as it is FYI
@@rossthomas123 Different as in green and flocked with the mouth sculpted open from the Vintage Origins Beastman. Then yes!
I love how they’re bringing back some of the hard to find characters from before. Maybe they do listen to fans. Next step is making Wallmart exclusives easier to get lol
I couldn't agree more!! Some many collectors really like the Origins line but can't find so many of the Older and not to mention Current figures. The distribution has been a mess since day one. I think Covid really changed the whole scene with Manufacture, costs and distribution. But you do the best you can and pick up what you can as it becomes available within your budget. It's great to see many of these older Origins figures up for Preorder now coming back soon! This Mer-Man is another important vintage inspired figure going back to the Nastalgia we now carry within our collections! Thanks for stopping in already to check out the review!👍💯
@@Themanchlid you’re welcome. Are used to collect mostly horror stuff, and when Covid came, I started collecting more because my wife gave me wave 5 of origins for Christmas. I couldn’t find anything else anywhere except wave 5. I had to go on crazy hunts all over the Internet to get the previous stuff.
@@TheWandifan Yeah I was also about the Mcfarlane and Neca Horror stuff before MOTU came back around. I got into the Classics line some years back and after getting all of those I never thought I would get into the Masterverse and Origins. I'm happy I did! But it's been an expensive and exausting chase. If I wasn't a reviewer on youtube trying to stay on top. I wouldn't spend so much money and time on this stuff. I would preorder from BBTS and deal with it when they arrive!👍
Great review! I recently found your channel and I am so glad i did! I too am a man child who loves their toya. I grew up during the vintage motu times and i was looking for insight on all the new figures. Your reviews are so well laid out, detailed and thoughtful. I love the part swapping section of your reviews. That is second to none! I can really tell you pour a lot into these reviews. I just watched your skeleton warriors review and that was great. I for sure will be buying that boxset. I saw your 2022 origins rankings, do you think you will do more origins rankings? Since i missed the 2020-22 origin releases it would be great to know who are the better figures. Thanks so much and I look forward to watching past and present videos!
Thanks for taking the time to check out my reviews and sharing your positive thoughts on this channel! Yeah I love Masters of the Universe and all Kinds of toys or figures in general. Even stuff I don't collect or review. I never just buy stuff to review. Im really excited to review the figures or toys I picked up for my collection. But I will be honest and also call things out I don't like or have issues with!
I put a lot of work and editing into these videos. I also live in chronic pain and suffer from severe disabilitys from chemical injuries years ago. I would do even more with reviews and TH-cam if my health complications wasn't a problem. My videos also take days to put together because of that. So I appreciate that you see the time it takes to put these videos together. The parts swapping alone is frustrating and stressful! But it's nice to see those options and share it with other collectors who are interested in customs ideas with thier figures. Thanks for also watching that Skeleton Warriors two pack Review! They were some of my favorites in the Origins line this year. I might make other Origins favorites videos down the road if that's what you're referring too! I just made a Top 10 favorites toy haul pick-up for 2023 a couple weeks ago. It does have three Origins in that Top 10 review as well as Masterverse and Neca figures. Thanks again for your support! Any other questions you might have! Feel free to ask in the comments 👍
@@Themanchlid so glad that you don't let that stop you from enjoying your passions. You are exactly the type of guy that should have tons of subscribers. You buy what you actually like, very honest not skewed reviews and you aren't sponsored by a company that buy your positive reviews. Reviews like yours are worth waiting for. Keep on doing you and we will be along for the ride!
@@kurtsnyder7546 I appreciate hearing all that positive enthusiasm torward my reviews and Toy collecting in General. That's the whole point of this hobby or community. It's my hobby and help bring purpose in my life. I had a good job for over 21 years and retired from it because of my injuries and illness. So the toy collecting and reviews help push me forward. It's the little things in life sometimes that make all the other nonsense and suffering full of hope!👌
Thenkyou for sharing i was happy see they made L.O.P. mer-man for me is the best version the other its same toy like stinkor or felinor frome fuerza-t i used zodacs body for custom stinkor and felinor his legs boots are frome buzz-off
Thanks for watching as always! Yeah I also really like the LOP Mer-Man. The vintage inspired Mer-Man is more about the Nastalgia for me👍
I have the LOP one. And that one is cool.
Yeah the lord of power Mer-Man is also really cool to have too! Thanks for watching 👍
"Where does he get those wonderful toys" 😆 You always get the figs first, thanks for the review my friend! 🍻
Lol. I got this figure at the paulmart store as a Preorder item. He got a few in early. Big Bad Toy store has these for Preorder now. Thanks for watching as always my friend!👍
From start to finish, an awesome video! So many cool versions of Mer-Man!
Thanks man! Yeah it was fun getting another Reissue Mer-Man figure again and comparing him to the other figures and accessories! Thanks for watching as always 👍
@@Themanchlid Phenomenal work! 👍
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i would like a re-release of trapjaw with painted eyebrows and normal eyes.
I wish they would re-release the regular blue version first and fix the eyes and eyebrows. I think think these Reissue figures are gonna have anything different over the first ones aside that Fan Favorite Mark on the Card. Thanks for stopping in to check out the review 👍
@@Themanchlid yes, will have to do it myself eventually
@@heinzaut Yep! Story of my life fixing and customizing things on new figures out of package that should be done already! I hear that👍
This one is definitely different (for me, at least) than the wave 3 version. Mine’s face is painted a more brighter orange than the first one. The shorts might be more of an orange shade too. But the face for sure is painted brighter (and cleaner, again, on mine). New body is flatter, not as glossy. Also my new one is Made In Vietnam while my first one was Made In China.
Yeah, they might vary figure to figure with paint tones and how glossy the high lights are. I think I mentioned the buck says made in Vietnam, and the original first release Mer-Man was made in China. Aside from that. It's the same exact tooling and figure compared to the Wave 3 version.
@@ThemanchlidSorry I missed you mentioning that. I was like you, though, struggling to find the differences between the two. It felt like some kind of IQ test, lol. It reminded me of that meme of the two Spider-Mans, pointing at each other 😂. Great channel!
@phineasbogg9047 It's all good! Actually, this review was a request from a viewer who saw that I picked up this fan favorite Mer-Man and asked if I would review it up against the first release one and really compare the two for differences which honestly was a waist of time because there's not really much aside the brighter colors. I was gonna keep this one in the card as well. Thanks for watching as always 👍
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Tri-klops is super expensive right now!
Tri-Klops is a highly chased figure for the Origins and seems to be manufactured in limited supply.
Aqua Blue Color For MerMan if Swim with him in your Swimpole & see if can get A water color efect
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that looks nice masterverse Armor
The Masterverse armor is really unique on that figure!
Fantastic Review very thorough 💯⭐️🔥
Thanks for checking it out! I tried to go everything in good detail and also have a little fun with the parts swapping and comparisions!👍
Fantastic Job 💯⭐️🔥
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Man do I hope they re issue tri klops. Missing him in my collection almost made me quit collecting them, and I kind of did for a while. Love your reviews bud!
I have a feeling he will be announced as a re-issue figure or fan favorite! He's on the back of that comic, and all those other figures, plus many more, are being reissued for Preorders now on BBTS. Thanks for watching as always 👍
i remember Eating My Vorn Doritos i wood play with him i always thought He be inside your. cornflake cereal box cover Or if u get him As your Prize inside the Box his sword looks like corn that was 80,s
He was my third figure in the vintage line as a kid. That sword definitely looks like a cereal prize! Lol
Nice review of Mer-Man! I do like that Mattel is re-issuing these “fan-favorites,” especially as it may be the only way for me to get my hands on King Randor and the mini-comic Trap Jaw from Wave 10 eventually.
So, I guess what I’m sort of confused about is the wave distribution on the new Origins stuff. It would seem as if the 4 figures per wave pattern is not the case anymore? Or Cartoon He-Man and Beast Man are shipping simultaneously with the Fan-Favorite Mer-Man and another Fan Favorite?
It may seem somewhat silly, but these are the kinds of obsessive-compulsive list-making details people like me lose sleep over! 😂
Not much else I can really comment on as this is an older figure. Completists will probably need to pick it up if they want every variation of the mini-comic as well (different cross-sell on the back page).
Thanks for checking out this Mer-Man review and your support as always! I wasn't gonna even review this figure originally because once I got him. I didn't notice anything different from the first release figure from what I could see in the package. I was just gonna leave him on the card. But I got a request from two people who watch my reviews. If I can, please review and compare the two figures. So I did and also tried my typical parts, swapping with what I had available. He is just a Reissue like all the other figures coming out that have been announced for Reissues again like the Trap-jaw and Randor. I'm not sure about the bizarre distribution choices either. I think Mattel is trying to push out too many things, too fast, such as The Origins vintage figures, Reissues, Filmation, and The Turtles of Grayskull coming. Not to mention the Masterverse line. They have so much stuff on the table. I think more collectors are becoming interested in the line, but the coudent get a chance to get so many iconic figures in the beginning like Mer-Man and Randor that had very poor distribution and limited supply. So now certain figures coming out are given fans that second chance!
This mer man is nostalga for me as a kid growing up in the early mighty 80 s the only thing is this mer man has a lighter green than the original mer man. I prefer the darker green though. Good video sir
Thanks for watching! That Vintage Mer-Man figure was the third Figure I got as a kid. I thought he was so cool! Yeah the vintage one was a darker green color. I wish this Origins one was like that as well! It would mix better with certain Green figures. But it's still great to see this Figure in the Origins line once again to add to that Nastalgia we are all after with this line!👌
i got lucky Eith my Revelation MerMan i hope they come out with Some Halloween Virsions Of the Figurs Like they do with Wtestlers SuperStars
I don't think they will do any more versions of the Revalation Mer-Man figure. Maybe a Nrw Eternia one down the road.
my LoP merman is much darker green than what you're showing here, unless its just the lighting
That's interesting! No mine has blue in it. I put it under different lights and its still blue. There where two versions out. I think one was a darker Green like you have and a variant or a particular wave with the one I got. There was also the SDCC five pack version one that I think was blue as well. Maybe that's what ended up in my single card when I got him. Thanks for watching and sharing that info.👍
@@Themanchlid Great, another variant I have to find, lol. The one I have is definitely a darker blue-green than the standard origins merman. I have that one too just not opened. Maybe the re-issues varied in color a bit.
@@AmbientShades Lol. Yeah again it could be a variant or even a QC issue in some figures with the color. I have a feeling some of the LOP Mer-Man variant bodies ended up in some of the single cards like mine. The other option is to go on ebay and look for the Origins LOP Loose Mer-Man that was part of the Motu Origins LOP SDCC 5 pack. That also has this blue color but other designs on the Loin cloth and I think maybe the armor.
@@Themanchlid Kind'a hard to tell in eBay pics. I think the main difference in the LoP carded merman and the SDCC one is the painted armor. I'm sure some of them probably got the lighter colored body on cards, probably the rarer version.
@@AmbientShades OK thats interesting to know! I only got what I got. Now I want that Greener version too. I looked online and I see that greenish tone you're talking about that seems common with the carded LOP figure. How I got a bluish one is beyond me! It looks reminisent of the that filmation or Classics color a bit. But from what I see in the Images with the Green tone, he still looks like he isn't gonna match that great against this Vintage inspired figure with parts. His body is very light with a Green blue look from what I see. The Vintage Mer-Man was Darker green.
Just wanted to point this out. New for 21 Merman was made in China, Re-issue was made in Vietnam Edit: I double check my fan favorite She-ra she is also from Vietnam
Yeah, I think I mentioned that in this video or my other Fan favorite videos. But yeah they are using different factories now.
Was just thinking if any merman figure has been a real home run. Original merman and origins might be my favorite. Im not found of any of the masterverse ones.
Yeah The vintage and Origins are definitely fan favorite figure as this Reissue is being called! I remember getting that vintage Mer-Man as a kid. I think he was my third or forth figure then. I thought he was so cool in the day! It fun to see Origins putting this stuff back out again! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts 👌
From the online images Webstor looks like it is a lighter color and Zodac is smoothed body. The figures in hand I don't see a difference.
No, most of the Fan Favorite Figures I got in hand and looked at are just re releases. I don't see any differences.
wood Jis armor Work on The Revelation merman with The 1 eye MerMan
Thanks for stopping in. I demonstrated that in this review , I tried this armor on the revalation of Mer-Man 2.0, which has the same body as the first one eye figure. It fits for the most part. But I can't get the back buckle strap together.
Original is Made in China or also Vietnam?
Yeah I think a lot of these were made in Vietnam! Thanks for stopping in and sharing your comments 👍
Older one is made in china, new one is made in Vietnam
Yeah, I see the markings on both figures. I think many toy companies have toys produced in Vietnam, Mexico, and Taiwan because the factories in China have become increasingly costly now. Thanks for watching and sharing your comments 👍
Webstor is another figure they should re issue.
Thnks for stopping in! Yeah Absolutely! I think they re issued more Webstor figures last year. Big Bad Toy store had them up for Preorders but they sold out. He was one of the coolest looking MOTU figures in the vintage and Origins with the action features! Maybe more will come around like the other figures are!👌
I'd love that. I got one luckily but kept him in package. Would be cool to have a second one to take out.
@@ovekmybalz6111 I also never got or found a second Webstor figure yet that's not on ebay for a lot of money. I would also like one in card!👍
Webstor Origins is still up for pre-order right now at BBTS & EE just FYI
@@gmfitzg Thats cool! I thought they were sold out. I might over and order me another! Thanks for the info👍
The Spydor that we'll probably *NEVER* get. Origins and Masterverse are really weak when it comes to the vehicles. Can't get a full Battle Ram in Origins. And can't even get 1 vehicle in Masterverse.
Yeah I guess the Vehicles don't sell to well in retail. I see them on clearance sitting a lot. The only chance would be through Mattel Creations like Stridor will be next year. And that's just a repaint. Thanks for stopping in and sharing your thoughts as always!👌
@@Themanchlidiron ken got the origins strydor for 4 dollar at Ollie’s 😂
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Reissue or leftovers???
Reissues. The couple figures I saw are now made in Vietnam. The first release version says China.
Wave 3 roboto wave 4 triklops
Yeah I think they mixed a combination of figures from certain waves on the back of the book now. I'm didn't remember the exact wave Roboto or Tri-Klops was from. I'm guessing they are showing those because they will be Fan Favorites Reissue figures as well. Thanks for stopping in and sharing that info!
@@Themanchlid Cant wait to get triklops.I collect both edition,i get the international one at 13$ at Toysrus in may 2021,theres no way i'll pay 200$ for the US version.
@@eckteckteckk171 Yeah Tri-Klops is always a fan favorite and still one of the coolest figures in the Vintage and Origins. He was very difficult to find in the USA when he was first released and in limited numbers. I think I found mine on eBay at the time. Hopefully everyone can get their hands on these figures once again. I know Big Bad Toy store has Preorders up for most of these now. I seen they also hav the first release Roboto and Webstor up as well.
the heads were rubber
Yes, on the vintage figures. The legs had rubber bands, too, instead of ball joints.
to tell ya the truth, my all-time favorite he-man action figure Is but they never made is HE-MAN'S MUM, THE QUEEN,...SHE IS INTO PEACE,(NON-COMBATIVE), AND ALWAYS GIVING ADAM STRONG WISE ADVICE...MARIUS(PUNK RULES).
@@mariusbabii The MOTU Classics made Two versions of Queen Marlina. One version came with a small CRINGER. I showed that box set in my Masters of the Universe Cartoon Collection Origins Prince Adam and CRINGER Two pack review for a quick comparision.
@@Themanchlid I NEVER SAW THAT ONE, I HAVE TO CHECK IT OUT,..THANK YOU VERY MUCH....MARIUS(PUNK RULES).
@mariusbabii No problem! Thanks for your your interest and support once again. The Classics Marlina came dressed in her space suit, and she also has the dress and head that could be changed out to make her the queen version.
@@Themanchlid WHERE CAN I BUY HER AND LITTLE CRINGER?..........I NEED IT FOR MY COLLECTION, I'M PLANING ON GETTING THE KING, QUEEN AND ALL THE REST,....THANKS,..........marius(punk rules).
@mariusbabii Unfortunately, only on eBay. That set was made with those classics about 9 years ago.
She and Cringer are over $ 150 dollars, just loose with accessories. The new in package she is $ 300 dollars. The Classics are very expensive now
on the back of the file card on MER-MAN(MERMALE),......The fish in the water next to mer-man are fish from dino age, have you noticed, earth dinos, oh and some toy company has the license to release the 1985 M.A.S.K. TOYLINE EVERYTHING,.........(BUT I'M KINDA SKEPTICAL ON THE PRICE RANGE, - VERY EXPENSIVE I PRESUME, every single toy will be In the 80s scale, 3" figures and regular everything scale,......if the action figures are in the $ 5 to $ 10 dollars price range i'll buy them, f t's higher then, NO,...unless it's at a discounted price or at Christmas, when everything s half price,...............MARIUS(PUNK RULES).
@@mariusbabii I never noticed the fish from the back was from earth dinos. I'm not familiar with that or don't recall it.
I Think Both Hasbro and loyal Subjects have the M.A.S.K License. I'm familiar with that brand from the 80s, but i never had any of those toys then. I'm guessing they will simular to Masters of the Universe figures and other Modern retail Figures.
@@Themanchlid NO, SOME GUY ACTUALLY HAS INFO ON THE M.A.S.K. TOYS COMING IN 2025, AND THEY ARE GOING TO BE EXACT SCALE FROM THE 80S,.....MARIUS(PUNK RULES).
@mariusbabii OK, that's interesting. Again, it's a line I'm not personally into or will collect. But I'm sure there's plenty of people into that who grew up with it very similar to Masters of the Universe.