Masters of the Universe facts for kids
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| Creator | Mattel |
| Original work | Masters of the Universe (1982–88) |
| Owner | Mattel |
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| Comic strips | Daily newspaper comic strip (1985–89) |
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| Television specials | He-Man & She-Ra: A Christmas Special (1985) |
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| Role-playing | FASA - The Masters of the Universe Role Playing Game (1985) |
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Masters of the Universe is a popular story world created by Mattel. It's also known as the He-Man or She-Ra series. This fantasy world mixes medieval sword fights with cool sci-fi technology.
The main story is about the hero He-Man (who is secretly Prince Adam) fighting against the evil Skeletor. Their battles happen on the planet Eternia. There are many other characters who help or hinder them.
Later, a spin-off series called She-Ra: Princess of Power was created. It follows He-Man's twin sister, She-Ra. She leads a rebellion against the evil Horde on the planet Etheria.
Since it first started, Masters of the Universe has grown a lot. It includes action figures, five animated TV shows, comic books, video games, and movies.
Contents
- Meet the Masters of the Universe Characters
- The Evolution of Masters of the Universe
- The New Adventures of He-Man (1989)
- The 2002 Revival
- Masters of the Universe Classics (2008-Present)
- New Comics and Books (2012-Present)
- She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018-2020)
- New Animated Series: Masters of the Universe: Revelation
- New Animated Series: Masters of the Universe (CGI)
- Future Live-Action Film
- Images for kids
- See also
Meet the Masters of the Universe Characters
The Masters of the Universe world first appeared in 1982. This was when Mattel released its original line of action figures. The first stories were told in small comic books that came with the toys. Later, there were children's books and comics from DC Comics.
The franchise became super famous with the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe animated TV show. This show, made by Filmation, started in 1983. It ran for 130 episodes over two seasons.
He-Man and His Heroic Allies
The main hero is He-Man, known as "the most powerful man in the Universe." He is secretly Prince Adam, son of King Randor and Queen Marlena. He-Man fights to stop Skeletor from taking over Eternia. He also protects the secrets of Castle Grayskull. This mysterious fortress holds great power and magic.
Prince Adam becomes He-Man by holding his Power Sword and saying, "By the power of Grayskull!" The Sorceress of Castle Grayskull gave him this power. She is a powerful magic user and guardian of the castle. When Adam transforms, his pet tiger Cringer also changes. Cringer becomes the brave Battle Cat, a giant armored beast He-Man rides.
He-Man has many friends who help him.
- Man-At-Arms: A smart soldier and inventor.
- Teela: His adopted daughter, a strong warrior and captain of the Royal Guard.
- Orko: A funny, floating magician from Trolla.
- Stratos: A flying bird-man from Avion.
- Ram-Man: A strong warrior with springy legs.
- Man-E-Faces: An actor who can change his face.
Skeletor and His Evil Warriors
Skeletor is the main villain. He has a skull face and blue skin. He wants to conquer Eternia and unlock Castle Grayskull's secrets. Skeletor lives in his lair on Snake Mountain. He has a team of "Evil Warriors" to help him.
Some of Skeletor's main helpers are:
- Beast Man: An ape-like master of wild animals.
- Mer-Man: A fish-like warlord from the ocean.
- Evil-Lyn: A very powerful and clever sorceress.
- Trap Jaw: A criminal with a metal jaw and a mechanical arm.
- Tri-Klops: A swordsman with three rotating eyes.
She-Ra and the Great Rebellion
In 1985, the animated movie The Secret of the Sword came out. It introduced He-Man's twin sister, She-Ra. Her secret identity is Princess Adora. The movie also brought in the villain Hordak. He is the leader of the Evil Horde and Skeletor's old master.
After the movie, Filmation made the She-Ra: Princess of Power TV series. It had 93 episodes and ran until 1986. She-Ra lives on the planet Etheria. She leads the Great Rebellion against Hordak.
She-Ra's allies include:
- Swift Wind: Her loyal winged unicorn.
- Light Hope: A mystical guide made of light.
- Glimmer: A magical leader of the rebellion.
- Bow: A skilled archer and main male hero.
- Madame Razz: A kind but forgetful witch.
Hordak's evil team includes:
- Shadow Weaver: A powerful witch.
- Imp: A shape-shifting spy.
- Mantenna: A bumbling henchman with bug eyes.
- Catra: A fierce force captain.
- Scorpia: A strong henchwoman.
The Evolution of Masters of the Universe
The Masters of the Universe franchise kept growing through the 1980s. Many books, magazines, and comics were released. A live-action movie, Masters of the Universe, came out in 1987. It starred Dolph Lundgren as He-Man.
The New Adventures of He-Man (1989)
In 1989, He-Man returned in a new space-themed cartoon and toy line. It was called "The New Adventures of He-Man." Only He-Man and Skeletor were main characters from the original series. They fought new enemies called Space Mutants on the planet Primus. This series was not as popular and the franchise took a break.
The 2002 Revival
In 2002, Mattel brought back the toy line with new action figures. A modern animated series was also created. This show featured He-Man and his "Masters of the Universe" team. They battled Skeletor's forces and later King Hiss. King Hiss was the ancient leader of the Snake Men.
Many characters got new backstories in this series. These included Mekaneck (with his extending neck) and Buzz-Off (a bee-like warrior). This series was popular with older fans but didn't reach a wider audience. It was canceled in 2004.
Masters of the Universe Classics (2008-Present)
Since 2007, new action figures have been released for collectors. This line is called "Masters of the Universe Classics." It combines stories from all past versions of the franchise. It includes characters from the original toys, She-Ra, and The New Adventures. These figures are very detailed and popular with adult collectors.
New Comics and Books (2012-Present)
Dark Horse Comics and DC Comics have released new comic books. These comics continue the stories and explore new ideas. Some comics even cross over with other famous characters like the ThunderCats. There are also hardcover books that collect art and stories from the franchise.
Video games like He-Man: The Most Powerful Game in the Universe have also been released. Fan websites and conventions keep the Masters of the Universe spirit alive. The franchise was even featured in the Netflix show The Toys That Made Us.
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018-2020)
In 2018, Netflix and DreamWorks released a new animated series. It's called She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. This show is a modern reboot of the 1980s She-Ra series. It has a new animation style and fresh backstories for the characters.
Adora (She-Ra) is again a former member of the Horde. She becomes friends with new versions of Glimmer and Bow. They work to unite the princesses of Etheria against the evil Horde. While not directly linked to He-Man, the show mentions Eternia and Castle Grayskull. The series ran for five seasons, ending in 2020.
New Animated Series: Masters of the Universe: Revelation
In 2019, Kevin Smith announced a new Netflix series. It's titled Masters of the Universe: Revelation. This show is a direct sequel to the original 1980s He-Man and the Masters of the Universe cartoon. It follows Teela as she searches for the missing Power Sword. Famous actors like Mark Hamill (Skeletor) and Chris Wood (He-Man) voice characters in the show.
New Animated Series: Masters of the Universe (CGI)
Netflix is also developing another new Masters of the Universe series. This one will use cool CGI animation. It will offer a fresh look at the world of Eternia.
Future Live-Action Film
A new live-action Masters of the Universe movie has been planned for many years. It has gone through many changes in directors and writers. The film aims to tell the origin story of He-Man. Noah Centineo was announced to play He-Man in the movie. The film's release date has changed several times.
Images for kids
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The New Adventures animated series
See also
In Spanish: Masters of The Universe para niños
