Masters of the Universe

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Planet Eternia and the Castle of Greyskull are under threat from the evil Skeletor who wants to take over the planet. A group of freedom fighters, led by the heroic He-Man are accidentally transported to Earth by a mysterious Cosmic Key which holds the power to make Skeletor all-powerful. Once on Earth, He-Man joins alliances with two teenagers as they attempt to find the key and return home.

Customer Reviews:

Great Nostalgia value.......2007-08-23

I barely remember watching this movie as young kid with my cousins. We weren't big fans of the animated series, in fact I had hardly every watched the He-Man series. So maybe that's why I could enjoy the movie so much. But as a kid I thought the movie was exciting and action packed and I was glad of the opportunity to watch the movie again. Now it seems a bit corny and Dulph's acting painful but it still reminds of the good times I had being a kid in the 80s. And at the price it's a bargain.

Wonderful.......2007-08-14

Was a gift for my brother-in-law - went off without a hitch. Product came early and was a pristine condition. Thank you.

Nostalgia...little else........2007-08-04

I had one of those really nostalgic moments of remembering how much I used to watch this movie when I was younger. Unlike most nostalgic impulse buys, this one was rather unfulfilling. It was nice to see it on DVD quality, given, but overall story and script leave less to be desired. But who REALLY is watching this to consider if it was snubbed from the academy awards 20 some odd years ago. For now, it does what it can do best which is remind us of a time when movie technology was only so advanced, but all of us 7 year old boys ate it up. If you are a HE-MAN affecianado this is a definite buy. Courtney Cox fans may want to watch to see her scream in the movie...just the way she does seems to pay homage in some part to Horror and Thriller movies of the last 40 years. If you want to see the small vestiges of GOOD acting, pay attention to Frank Langella's politically minded and diabolical portrayal of Skeletor. While other actors in the film have a difficult time acting themselves out of a hat, the likes of Langella and surprisingly, Dolph Lundgren, are worth the few dollars trip down memory lane. For all to TREK fans you get an early look at Robert Duncan McNeil pre-next gen and, most importantly, pre-voyager. You will notice that not much changed in his ability in the 7 years between this movie and Voyager's beginnings. Overall the movie is, as I have said, good for nostalgic purposes only, anything more, and I doubt viewers will be as forgiving when it comes to obvious flaws in production and shots. Appreciate it for the context in which is came out of, not much more.

Not a great movie, but a good memory.......2007-07-27

For those persons over thirty, the cartoon of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe was a classic, this movie wasn't like the cartoon, but it makes also a nice memory. One gets to see Courtney Cox before she was famous on Friends, and Robert Duncan McNeill before he was on Star Trek Voyager.

The Director's comments weren't really that good and the movie isn't close captioned (strange!) but all in all, a movie to pass the time and remember childhood.

I love this movie!!!.......2007-07-24

Look folks, this may not be anything like the cartoon, but it is a sweet movie nonetheless.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season One, Vol. 1

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Pure Genius!
1980's Saturday morning cartoons at their best!
scratched disks
By the power of...!
Good for a laugh

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season One, Vol. 1
Starring: Michael Bell
Director: Lou Zukor , Rich Trueblood , Lou Kachivas , Marsh Lamore , and Ed Friedman
Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse
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ASIN: B000ALM4GW
Release Date: 2005-10-18

Amazon.com

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe makes its debut on DVD in a robust collector's set, filled with extras any fan would enjoy. Part one of season one contains a whopping 33 episodes, following the hulky, well-tanned muscleman who masquerades as the irresponsible, goofy Prince Adam by day. The secret of He-Man's dual identity is only shared by The Sorceress (who's only powerful so long as she remains near Castle Greyskull, where she lives), Man-At-Arms (the king's gadget specialist) and Orko, a floating creature whose backwards magic spells often leave everyone with egg on their face (literally). He-Man's legacy was also its focus on family values, illustrated at the end of each episode through a moral lesson given by one of the characters. They range from the useful (Don't judge people by their looks) to the somewhat trite (When you're sad, sing a song). He-Man's nemesis, the wizard Skeletor, remains a fan favorite, accompanied by his motley crew of sidekicks: Beastman, Evil-Lyn, Merman, and Tri-Clops. There's even a little room for romance, though any flirtation between Adam/He-Man and the overeager captain of the guard, Teela, is usually restricted to jealous looks when the other receives the attentions of an outsider.

Memorable episodes include "Teela's Quest," in which she discovers her real mother is The Sorceress; "A Friend in Need," a drugs allegory where an insecure (and very scantily-clad) woman becomes addicted to a potion that makes her confident; "Song of Celice," where a woman's powerful singing voice is exploited by Skeletor to conquer Greyskull; and "Prince Adam No More," in which Adam struggles with seeking approval from his father, King Randor. A new behind-the-scenes documentary reveals insight into the series's launch as the inaugural first-run syndicated cartoon; the creators's encounter with a fresh-off-Conan-the-Barbarian star Arnold Schwarzenegger at a convention ("He looked at our drawings … and was ticked off," recalls creator Lou Scheimer). There's also a featurette in which producers and animators discuss individual episodes, animated storyboards, and scripts. Best of all, the spine of the DVD box (along with seven other He-Man and She-Ra related DVDs) creates a mural of Castle Greyskull and the Crystal Castle. --Ellen A. Kim

Customer Reviews:

Pure Genius! .......2007-09-13

If you grew up in the 80's like me you know why this is why kids who grew up in the 80's had it so good. HE-MAN was just cool for our generation. The animation is great, the storylines excellent, the action energetic and the morals were life lessons. Even today with all the CGI they cannot compete with this league, especially with the story lines that are in current film and television. The HE-MAN creators took everything they knew and gave back 110%. We had this show in the UK and all my friends watched it and we all bought the toys that were made for the series. They will probably never make a cartoon series this good again, but if they do I'll eat my hat.

Other great recommendations from the 80's are

"Thundercats",
"Mysterious Cities of Gold" (due to be released soon) http://www.80scartoons.co.uk/mysterious-cities-of-gold.html

and "Dungeons and Dragons" <(Buy the UK DVD version for the original music score because they had rights issues with Disney).

1980's Saturday morning cartoons at their best!.......2007-06-03

Man, this takes me back. The weekends were really something to look forward to for the children of the 1980's. I feel bad for kids today. These weekends you will find more infomercials then cartoons, and the few cartoons that are on are lame.

I wasn't sure how this show would be after so many years, and I'm ofcourse much older now. After finishing the entire volume 1 of season 1, I have to say that I still enjoy He-man. The characters are really good, the stories are really interesting, and the moral lessons at the end are really good for kids. I especially like the rivalry between Skeletor and He-man. I especially enjoy He-mans funny one linners.

I also appreciate the quality that went into these sets. The bonuses are pretty good. The only thing that dissapoints me is the Bios. I was hoping they would show photographs of the toys.

scratched disks.......2007-03-09

I ordered the Heman Vol.1 DVD series new. When i opened the packaged two of the disks were loose. Two episodes on two disks skip. This was a gift and the exchange policy is a hassel. I would not order DVD's from Amazon again.

By the power of...!.......2007-02-26

This was one of a handful of cartoons I watched faithfully as a five year-old. At the time He-man was my undisputed favorite character.

Anyway, before I learned this series had been released I would watch snipets on youtube and it definitly made me nostalgic for the real thing.

I got the 10 best of episodes for my birthday. I continue to be impressed with the effort they put into releasing these. The packaging is gorgeous (which normally i don't care about, but with toys and music--stuff you're going to hold onto and look at--this is really eye candy. They include collectors cards by guys like bill sienkiewicz who didn't work on the show but are amazing illustrators. I really want to own all of them b/c they're so original.

Subsequently I got the season 1/part 1 and it's been a real treat. There's 5 dvd's full of episodes (I think 30 total) and one DVD with just extra's, mostly interviews of key folks who developed and wrote/illustarted the show. They really put into perspective how significant the show was to animation and tv--you just have to watch it.

So I highly recommend this. Even my girlfriend gets excited about watching two or so episodes before bed.

Good for a laugh.......2007-02-24

Its funny to look back on the cartoons you loved as a kid and wonder why they captivated you so much. Watching it now, I'm really not sure why. Now its just hilarious. The dialogue is terrible and the amount of overtly homoeroticsm in these cartoons boils way over the top. There's one part where robotic villian, Lockjaw, struggles to find a suitable weapon for his detachable arm, and in doing so makes grunting noises and rapidly moves his arm up and down, which looks alot like a struggle of a much different kind. Just one example. I mean, c'mon! Look at Prince Adam's or He-Man's attire! Pink shirt and Purple leotards! Furry short shorts with boots! Shoulder length blond hair! Then you go through the special features and hear the creator talk, you can definitely see that the guy is gay. I mean, no problem with that, it just adds to the comedy of it all. If you have a sense of humor about these kind of things, than this cartoon is for you.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season Two, Vol. 2

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He Man Season 2 Vol 2
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Vol. 2
He-Man season 2 volume 2
My he-ma insight
So happy!

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season Two, Vol. 2
Starring: Michael Bell
Director: Lou Zukor , Rich Trueblood , Lou Kachivas , Marsh Lamore , and Ed Friedman
Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000H5U65W
Release Date: 2006-09-19

Customer Reviews:

He Man Season 2 Vol 2.......2007-05-17

I enjoyed He Man when I was a child...now I have to whole he man collection...amazon did a great job on shipping...very excellent.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Vol. 2.......2007-04-07

This is the last volume of this series, not including the spin- off She-Ra Princess of Power. This show is still one of the best children's stories ever made. It is an action adventure, that also teaches different leasons. These include moral (ethical), the importance of learning, and the fact that anyone can do or be anything they want, if they try.
I enjoy it now, as much as I did when I first saw it in the 1980s. It has not lost a thing. It is great for family viewing.

He-Man season 2 volume 2.......2007-04-03

This wraps up the He-Man series completely, giving you the last half of Season 2.
The animation is high quality, produced by Filmation in the 1980s. The packaging is well designed. If you buy all four volumes of seasons 1&2, the DVD boxes will sit side by side on your shelves making up a nice pictorial display on the covers.
Now I anxiously hope for She-Ra season 2 as well. If they release that, the entire He-Man and She-Ra output from Filmation in the 1980s will be available on DVD.

My he-ma insight.......2007-02-03

As far as the whole He-Man series goes there are several episodes that I don't remember and to say the least from what I do remember it wasn't a bad show. Some of the fissures should have been worked out of before the episodes were aired. But hey nothing's perfect.

[My most memorable charcters for me were Orko, Evil-in and The Sorceress]

The most disturbing thing I found was the lack of reference to his sister through out the serious. For those who did not keep up with She-Ra Princess of Power that is his sister. I think it was mostly due to the possibility that He-Man serious of the late 80s was already at an end by the time She-Ra started. (as far as the writing goes)

King Randor had two babies, a set of twins Prince Adam and Princess Adora. (He -Man and She-Ra) On the show I watched He-Man appeared quite often but she never appeared on He-Man so it was kind of like they never bothered to include her fighting along his side from time to time. Maybe the writers didn't think it was wise to write her in at least sometime into the second year, I don't know. But I'll have to include it into my collection. You shouldn't have one without the other you know.

So happy!.......2007-01-13

This was my last purchase from this series/boxed set and I'm thrilled with each and every one of them. An item I'm proud having on my bookshelf!

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season Two, Vol. 1

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He-Man season 2 volume 1
he-man still rules 20 years later!!!
Holds up well, even after all this time
Very well maintained product
Dingo de Antología III

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season Two, Vol. 1
Starring: Michael Bell
Director: Lou Zukor , Rich Trueblood , Lou Kachivas , Marsh Lamore , and Ed Friedman
Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000F5GO5U
Release Date: 2006-06-06

Product Description

Though it aired for only two seasons, the classic 1980s cartoon series HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE remains a nostalgic favorite of anyone who grew up in the Reagan era. Originally created to sell a line of action figures, the syndicated series transcended its toy-tie-in roots with imaginative storytelling, hand-drawn animation, and an adroit blend of action, fantasy, and science-fiction.

The series follows the mythical adventures of a mild-mannered royal whose magic sword transforms him into a loinclothed, Prince Valiant-coiffed muscleman known as He-Man, the most powerful being in the universe. Together with a loyal band of followers--including his pet tiger, Cringer; his man-at-arms, Duncan; the beautiful captain of the guards, Teela; a cloaked floating magician, Orko; and his winged mentor, Sorceress--He-Man fights to protect the magically-powered Castle Greyskull from the evil clutches of his skull-faced nemesis, Skeletor, who presides over his own army of supervillains. This collection presents the first half of the second season with episodes 66 through 98.

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

He-Man season 2 volume 1.......2007-04-03

I was glad to see this come out. I've never seen the second season on TV, as I had to prioritize my studying at the time it was on.
He-Man and Skeletor are continuing their beautifully animated battle of good vs evil in Eternia.
Buy all four volumes of season 1 and 2 and stack them side by side on your shelves to enjoy the picture the covers make. Without giving anything away, you can look forward to a good set of extras too.
I'm hanging out in hope that they'll release She-Ra season 2 this year as the obvious follow-up to this.

he-man still rules 20 years later!!!.......2007-03-10

I, like everyone else grew up on he-man. once I found out they were on dvd I had to have it. watching them now on dvd has made me love it even more than ever! this dvd is just another must-have. if you like he-man then there is no excuse not to buy it! trust me the episode and sound quality are excellent, theres tons of bonus features and 2 collectible cards too. this dvd set is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face! amazon has an excellent guarantee also, if you have a problem with it. I have all of the dvd sets and so far a couple of them have not played correctly. certain episodes skip even though there is no scratches on the disk. they have done it since new. amazon had no trouble exchanging it hassle free for me, and in fact this set was an exchange! dont be discouraged though, theyre still totally worth buying!

Holds up well, even after all this time.......2007-02-11

This set was put together by people who love the series. Not only do we get to watch the episodes but the extras give more background and insight into the people behind the scenes. Money well spent!

Very well maintained product.......2007-01-14

I was pleased with the great condition that the product arrived in.

Dingo de Antología III.......2007-01-10

Este es el primer set de DVDs de la Segunda Temporada de HE Man y Los Amos del Universo, tal como la conocimos aquí en Chile. Si señor. Aquí se transmitió por señal abierta allá por los años de 1980... y algunos años y meses más. A muchos nos atraían estas historias con los villanos característicamente malos. El jefe de los malos, Skeletor, era sensacional, con sus risitas y con sus insultos a susu secuaces , en especial, al Hombre Bestia, en español, por supuesto. Aquí, con esta colección de DVDs los vas a poder disfrutar otra vez y con las mismas voces del doblaje con que se transmitió en esos años.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season One, Volume 2 (Collector's Edition)

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I love this animated Series!!
I hope it gets shipped in a brown wrapper
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season One, Volume 2 (Collector's Edition)
It's great.
Another great addition!

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season One, Volume 2 (Collector's Edition)
Starring: Michael Bell
Director: Lou Zukor , Rich Trueblood , Lou Kachivas , Marsh Lamore , and Ed Friedman
Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Release Date: 2006-02-14

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I love this animated Series!!.......2006-08-08

This is heaven for all the 80's kids. One of the best cartoon's of that glorious decade. My favorite characters: Sorceress, Battle Cat, Teela, Orko, Evyl Lyn and obviously, He-man.

I hope it gets shipped in a brown wrapper.......2006-04-14

Amazon was recommending The Thundercats to me and I wrote a review saying there was a show I wasted god knows how much time watching in my 20's along with He Man, and after I post the review, Amazon recommends He Man to me! I liked He Man, animation was horrid but when He Man would say "I have the power!" (I think he said that), you knew he was gonna kick some skeleton ass! I even dug the freakin movie, thats how much I liked He Man. Would I purchase He Man on dvd? No freakin way, my adult friends would laugh their butts off if they saw that in my house and there'd be no way I could tell them it was for my kids, no one would buy that. I Have the POWER!!!!! I hated when VH1 was saying this show was gay, I thought it rocked! OK well, maybe the dope I was smokin clouded my judgement, lol.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season One, Volume 2 (Collector's Edition).......2006-03-23

these are the greatest cartoons ever produced when are they going to make the she-ra one's.

It's great........2006-03-21

This is a high quality product. If you enjoy He-man this is worth getting.

Another great addition!.......2006-03-17

This set is as well done as the first. A good amount of extras, beautiful box design and, of course, a great show! BCI does a fabulous job with their releases.

The Best of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (10 Episode Collector's Edition)

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Another timeless classic
Better off getting this one....
Very nice quality!
Want it for CHEAP?
Wonderful alternative to buying the complete seasons

The Best of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (10 Episode Collector's Edition)
Starring: Michael Bell
Director: Lou Zukor , Rich Trueblood , Lou Kachivas , Marsh Lamore , and Ed Friedman
Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse
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Release Date: 2005-07-12

Customer Reviews:

Another timeless classic.......2007-08-23

I grew up watching this cartoon. For those who want to get away from the stress in adult life, this dvd will take you back to the good ol days when you were a kid. I even bought this dvd for my older brother recently. I love it!

Better off getting this one...........2007-07-31

Only buy anything of this show if you grew up watching this cartoon, as I did. I was only like 3 or 4 when this show aired. But wow, watching it as an adult, this was a bad cartoon. If you turn off the sound, you're really just watching the same episode over and over again. They just used the same footage in every episode, more so than other cartoons do. But don't buy the season sets of this show, you're really not gonna want to sit and watch every episode of this show. Just buy the "Best" set, and save your money for the season sets of the 2002 series.

Very nice quality!.......2007-05-15

I was in college when this show was big (early 1980s) but my little brother (13 years my junior) loved it. I bought this DVD set for hit birthday recently. Huge hit. I was impressed with quality of the video and sound. Well worth the price. The little moral 'lesson' at the end of each cartoon was a nice touch. Too bad this is kind of thing is forgotton today in our world of anger and hard satire.

Want it for CHEAP?.......2007-04-11

Want it for CHEAP? I got it in the $5.50 bin, at WALMART, it's in a regualr DVD case. Go dig in the bin and save big money.

Wonderful alternative to buying the complete seasons.......2007-01-11

Just enough to reminiscence

My son, 7yrs old, actually pointed this out to me awhile ago, and I'm glad he did. Being a child of the 80's this was one of my go to after-school shows...always loved looking for Orko during the episode. Anyway, if your planning on buying the completed seasons don't get this. The episodes on this "best of" will be in those box sets. However, if you want a few good hours, 2 discs, to remember the days of He-Man then this is more than enough to quench that thirst for a trip down memory lane.

An excellent buy and a well produced product with hard plastic sleeves. You will get a chance to see most of your favorite allies and foes with this sampling. This is a wonderful alternative to buying the complete seasons...perfect!

Best of He-Man & The Masters of the Universe 2 (UMD Mini For PSP)

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BELIEVE IT OR NOT

Best of He-Man & The Masters of the Universe 2 (UMD Mini For PSP)
Starring: He-Man & the Masters of the Universe
Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: UMD for PSP

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ASIN: B0009WPKZE
Release Date: 2005-08-23

Customer Reviews:

BELIEVE IT OR NOT.......2005-07-11

I can't BELIEVE IT,
this He-man UMD is the strangest of all time,
for me it is the best collection I've ever heared, for He-man's fans its the best 5 episodes of He-man & The Masters of the Universe part 2, you must have it, it contains:
-Origin of the Sorceress
-The Problem with Power
-To Save Skeletor
-Teela's Triumph
-Into the Abyss
I am very happy to have it on PSP UMD
I can't wait any longer YEEEESSSS

Best of He-Man & The Masters of the Universe 1 (UMD Mini For PSP)

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For He-man Fans
What the hell

Best of He-Man & The Masters of the Universe 1 (UMD Mini For PSP)
Starring: He-Man & the Masters of the Universe
Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse
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Binding: UMD for PSP

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ASIN: B0009WPKZ4
Release Date: 2005-08-23

Customer Reviews:

For He-man Fans.......2005-07-11

this He-man UMD is the strangest of all time,
for me it is the best collection I've ever heared, for He-man's fans its the best 5 episodes of He-man & The Masters of the Universe part 1, you must have it, it contains:
Teela's Quest
Diamond Ray of Disappearance
Prince Adam No More
Quest for He-Man
Evilseed
I am very happy to have it on PSP UMD

What the hell.......2005-07-02

I have no clue as to why sony let someone release this. I bought a psp for this crap?! seriously, they should consider their approach on this system and realize that if they continue this trend, it will become another victim of nintendo.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe [Region 2]

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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe [Region 2]
Starring: Cam Clarke , Kathleen Barr , Lisa Ann Beley , Gary Chalk , and Brian Dobson
Director: Jong-Sik Nam , and Gary Hartle
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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Complete Season 1, Vol 1 & Vol 2 (2 Box Sets) (Collector's Edition)

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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Complete Season 1, Vol 1 & Vol 2 (2 Box Sets) (Collector's Edition)

Manufacturer: BCI
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Product Features:

Complete First Season, Contains all 65 episodes
Four brand-new documentaries
Full length animated storyboard for selected episode
Deleted Scenes, Trivia, Fun Facts, Commercial Spots and Character Profiles
Four 4X6 art cards by Alex Ross and Bill Sienkiewicz

ASIN: B000GASQ8C

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