TheFwoosh.com has posted an early look at the upcoming Zodac figure from the Masters of the Universe Classics line. Zodac goes on sale on May 15 on mattycollector.com.
Zodac - vintage, MOTU Classics, and 2003
Overall, the Zodac’s look is very accurate to the original cardback art from the original line, right down to the finned arms and clawed toes (a very detailed choice, but something about it just feels slightly off to me, I guess I see him in boots more than anything, but that is just a minor and personal nit-pick). The new head sculpt is slavishly accurate to the original figure and like all of the characters that have come before him, there are no drastic departures, just updated enhancements. His armor is also very nice with cool details on the “jet pack” on the back and what look to be bullets held in the under straps (I had to check the original figure and sure enough, he has them too). I could be wrong about them being bullets but they are a great touch none the less. One thing of note with the armor- it appears that it is NOT removable, a departure from his predecessors.
Mattel has updated its release schedule for the MattyCollector.com products. I think the only change is the Earth-3 Alex Luthor / Ultraman two pack – many expected it to be available on 4/15, following the Adam Strange / Starfire two-pack by a quarter.
Quick update everyone, here are current release dates for the next few items on Mattycollector.com:
Mer-Man – 4 /15
We will likely sell out of Mer-Man on day 1, but we have a second batch coming in which should go on sale about 4/23
Zodac – 5/15
LOSH JLU 4 pack – 5/15
Hordak – 6/15
Alex Luthor/Ultraman two pack – 6/15
Man-At Arms 7/15
We are also trying to get some of the new CARS items up by 7/1 and are working hard with the CARS team on some cool surprises. More information as soon as it is available!
Mattel has announced their lineup of exclusives for San Diego Comic Con 2009 on their Facebook page for MattyCollector.com.
DC Universe Classics – Wonder Twins 2 pack
Unless this is an elaborate April Fool’s Day hoax, the heavily rumored 2-pack of Zan and Jayna is coming, with a Gleek pack-in plus a number of fitting accessories. I’m sure there are many Super Friends fans who are rejoicing, while comic purists are cursing the cruel world.
Masters of the Universe – Classics He-Ro
DC Universe Infinite Heroes – Anti-Monitor (free with points and raffle for 30-inch figure)
Justice League Unlimited – Green Lantern Origins 3 pack – Abin Sur, Hal Jordan, and Sinestro
This JLU Hal Jordan is probably not the one you were hoping for, but Mattel did note that both Abin Sur and Sinestro’s heads were removable!
Evil Leader of the Evil Horde™
Coming June 15, 2009
$20.00
The Evil Leader of the Evil Horde invasion is back as a highly detailed, fully articulated action figure in the new Masters of the Universe Classics series. Hordak comes complete with magik staff, crossbow, and bat! A must have for any Masters of the Universe fan!
