Well, like many I was getting antsy but held steady and remained patient. I received shipping notification JUST today and, low and behold, it was out for delivery!! So, It was nice to come home to this nice surprise! I get the comparisons many have made as the figure is certainly more along the scale of the 12" Marvel Legends line--however--the paint apps, heft, details (along with the soft goods combo) elevates it higher than Marvel Legends and into a category unto itself as an action figure art piece. Nope, not Hot Toys, QMX, Sideshow or Asmus but a pretty darn nice collector's piece and unique for Mondo's own take on He-Man. Now that I have him in hand, I'm incredibly glad I purchased him! I did watch the cartoon growing up and though I enjoyed it, I wasn't as much a fan of the cartoon as much as I was for the Barbarian/Fantasy story line of the original mini comics. They definitely didn't give much exposition but that's where my imagination took over and filled the gaps. I love the character so (possibly) some bias here but thought I'd share some pics anyway.
IMO, well worth it and definitely looking forward to the additional characters!
I appreciate the artwork Mondo placed on the box!
![Heman1.jpg Heman1.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/266/266515-b47e5e7dba96278cb47a248cd2eb1d0c.jpg)
![Heman3.jpg Heman3.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/266/266517-c796d99219e6b07bb8285cedc7a4b112.jpg)
![Heman5.jpg Heman5.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/266/266519-2b05b016005d923d3efb0929a46fb572.jpg)
The paint application and details on the accessories are wonderful!
![Heman7.jpg Heman7.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/266/266521-9818bf0bcfec7b55e13f506d39928dfa.jpg)
![Heman8.jpg Heman8.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/266/266522-caafb5376342e3b0e859f6c8b1233d05.jpg)
Eamon described it best on his Youtube review--not feeling the classic 'Mattel' head on the body. It's a neat addition and nice homage, but really nothing more. The head is just undersized and way too soft for the detailed body. It still doesn't change how much I love this figure!
![Heman11.jpg Heman11.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/266/266524-ebc7b02cea507b3e627834017f973246.jpg)
The face sculpt of the character is chiseled and smooth--not life-like as much as a comic characterization. Someday I'd love to see a He-Man with some scruff and viking locks--but Mythic Legions (sorta) covered that one =). Still, the multi-tone paint scheme on the skin is pretty nice and I do like the head sculpt.
![Heman10.jpg Heman10.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/266/266526-8f520dc10647066f92f12d1bad1425f6.jpg)
![Heman14.jpg Heman14.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/266/266528-1716ef0d5e8cf398593693da0561c948.jpg)
A multi-generational reunion of sorts..
And my display cannot wait for Skeletor and the rest! Yeah, I'm digging this line already
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