That guy only proved how it was distributed, not why it was made. Rewatch the video. Mattel never referred to the figure as a special edition on the order form. They even pointed this out to Barb in their response. The original order form apparently said that the consumer would receive a random figure. Why make a special figure for a mail-in promotion only to print that on the order form? Wouldn't they use the fact that it was a special version of the figure as a selling point, regardless of what accessories it came with? It sounds more like it was made for some other purpose, that purpose didn't pan out, and they used this mail-in to unload old stock. th-cam.com/video/xhnH62KZ0SI/w-d-xo.html
@@TBustah very cool. I love these videos they give a cool insight, sometimes making me remember things ive forgotten over time. I was recently talking to a friend that collects motu but never knew about wonderbread he man
That guy only proved how it was distributed, not why it was made. Rewatch the video. Mattel never referred to the figure as a special edition on the order form. They even pointed this out to Barb in their response. The original order form apparently said that the consumer would receive a random figure. Why make a special figure for a mail-in promotion only to print that on the order form? Wouldn't they use the fact that it was a special version of the figure as a selling point, regardless of what accessories it came with? It sounds more like it was made for some other purpose, that purpose didn't pan out, and they used this mail-in to unload old stock. th-cam.com/video/xhnH62KZ0SI/w-d-xo.html
@@stevebragg4256 I'm just saying that there's no real evidence that the figure was originally made for this mail-in promotion. There's absolutely evidence that it was DISTRIBUTED this way, but as far as anyone really knows, it could've been made for some other purpose. It's probably a safe assumption that it WAS made just for this promotion, but unless some other piece of evidence surfaces, we'll never know for sure.
This wasn't for the giveaway the video shows that it was sent as an appeasement to people who wrote in to complain about the buy 3 get one free promotion. Mattel sent the figure with random weapons and no armor to those who complained. They just called it a special figure.
I hate the “the mystery is fun” mindset. Because there have been times when one of those people COULD’VE solved a mystery, but selfishly decided not to reveal the answer to “keep the mystery alive”
Clearly Conan was a factor in creating MOTU. Thulsa Doom, in the original Howard stories from the 1930s, is a guy with a skull for a head. Maybe this was the Conanized He-Man.
I heard that Mattel was doing the action figures for Conan The Barbarian & when they saw the final movie they pulled out because of all the sex scenes & violence. Then they gave the action figure blonde hair & called him He-Man
Any chance there was anything on the Galoob Star Trek The Next Generation action figures on the cutting room floor? Don't recall it being represented in the Trek episode like the Enterprise playset that was never released but advertised on the Galoob figure packaging.
Custom. Talk talk talk, I think it's just custom. That solves it. Anyway, the toys that made us, the movies that made us.. One of the most awesome things that were brought to TV recently
@@oneminutefixed5003 I have no clue why people keep supporting Val, he has openly said that all He-Man collectors are loser man babies, and that if he ever stops making money off the property he will shut down his web site and the con. Oh, ya, and he censors anyone who has more affectiveness than him.
A letter was found in the vault at Mattel of a Mother complaining about this figure being the prize for the Buy 3 Get 1 giveaway back in 1983.
That was my mom
It was recently solved
That guy only proved how it was distributed, not why it was made.
Rewatch the video. Mattel never referred to the figure as a special edition on the order form. They even pointed this out to Barb in their response. The original order form apparently said that the consumer would receive a random figure. Why make a special figure for a mail-in promotion only to print that on the order form? Wouldn't they use the fact that it was a special version of the figure as a selling point, regardless of what accessories it came with? It sounds more like it was made for some other purpose, that purpose didn't pan out, and they used this mail-in to unload old stock.
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@@TBustah good point. At least this proves it wasnt a knock off. Ive heard that it was to be part of the conan line that didnt pan out. But who knows
@@sliderx1897 He replied to a comment I left on the video earlier today, hinting that a video he'll release on Saturday may explain why it was made.
@@TBustah very cool. I love these videos they give a cool insight, sometimes making me remember things ive forgotten over time. I was recently talking to a friend that collects motu but never knew about wonderbread he man
We have a good video coming up with Pixel Dan talking about solving it!
It was solved..it was a giveaway..buy 3 mattel products get a free special edition he-man in the mail
They just didn't tell people it was going to be a differently painted He-Man with brown hair, etc.
That guy only proved how it was distributed, not why it was made.
Rewatch the video. Mattel never referred to the figure as a special edition on the order form. They even pointed this out to Barb in their response. The original order form apparently said that the consumer would receive a random figure. Why make a special figure for a mail-in promotion only to print that on the order form? Wouldn't they use the fact that it was a special version of the figure as a selling point, regardless of what accessories it came with? It sounds more like it was made for some other purpose, that purpose didn't pan out, and they used this mail-in to unload old stock.
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@@TBustah why is anything made?
@@stevebragg4256 I'm just saying that there's no real evidence that the figure was originally made for this mail-in promotion. There's absolutely evidence that it was DISTRIBUTED this way, but as far as anyone really knows, it could've been made for some other purpose. It's probably a safe assumption that it WAS made just for this promotion, but unless some other piece of evidence surfaces, we'll never know for sure.
This wasn't for the giveaway the video shows that it was sent as an appeasement to people who wrote in to complain about the buy 3 get one free promotion. Mattel sent the figure with random weapons and no armor to those who complained. They just called it a special figure.
I hate the “the mystery is fun” mindset. Because there have been times when one of those people COULD’VE solved a mystery, but selfishly decided not to reveal the answer to “keep the mystery alive”
Good point!
I disagree. With the answer now known, it’s not all that special anymore.
Buy 3 get 1 free offer
Thanks for causing the market to go up
In the episode, He-Man, what were the name of the shows from the 80s that were based on toys of the 80's?
This series made use of awesome syncwave tracks.
i need to know the album names.
I made my own custom wonder bread he man- All you have to do is paint over one. That is really all you have to do really.
Clearly Conan was a factor in creating MOTU. Thulsa Doom, in the original Howard stories from the 1930s, is a guy with a skull for a head. Maybe this was the Conanized He-Man.
I heard that Mattel was doing the action figures for Conan The Barbarian & when they saw the final movie they pulled out because of all the sex scenes & violence.
Then they gave the action figure blonde hair & called him He-Man
Any chance there was anything on the Galoob Star Trek The Next Generation action figures on the cutting room floor? Don't recall it being represented in the Trek episode like the Enterprise playset that was never released but advertised on the Galoob figure packaging.
Love a good toy mystery. 😀
So do we! We have a few episodes coming up about this!
How do they not know come on
And the mystery still goes on 🤔
Custom. Talk talk talk, I think it's just custom. That solves it. Anyway, the toys that made us, the movies that made us.. One of the most awesome things that were brought to TV recently
Well you're wrong, it's been solved recently.
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Awesome
Ya, you can go ahead and delete any scene with Val in it.
lol that guy will forever be hated for years of censoring people's posts, i guess that is why you don't like him ?
@@oneminutefixed5003 I have no clue why people keep supporting Val, he has openly said that all He-Man collectors are loser man babies, and that if he ever stops making money off the property he will shut down his web site and the con. Oh, ya, and he censors anyone who has more affectiveness than him.
Exactly what I was thinking. Am shocked he didn’t make something up about it to make it look like he was gonna be the one to figure it out.
Looks like Conan the barbarian to me.
It does look a little like that!
Is there ever going to be a third season?
looks like no lol
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We are waiting too!