Review – Masters of the Universe Classics Plundor

If there’s one thing that we cannot deny about the Masters of the Universe Classics action figure series (Amazon.com search*) it’s that Mattel has surprised us all with the way they’re digging into the past to create new toys. Old mini-comics, old toys, and even obscure characters from old cartoons have all been unearthed and embraced by Mattel.

Even bunnies like Plundor* are getting their day in the sun. And that’s incredible.

A Lot Can Happen With A Few New Parts

Plundor*, like manu of the action figures in the line at this stage, is made of a lot of older parts and a few newer ones. Matthew K’s Plundor review at The Fwoosh — in addition to featuring the amazing photography we expect from his reviews — breaks down the parts as follows:

“Plundor reuses the Beastman body with some Keldor boots. He has new furry, gloved forearms; a new armor piece; new clothing; and a brilliant new head sculpt.”

I don’t think I would have ever picked up that the gloves are new; they look like other gloves I’ve seen before. But the “new” of the gloves is kinda confirmed in the Plundor review at ThEpic Review where Barbecue17 writes:

“. . . and gloves that appear to be reused from a few other characters (although they have hairy wrists, so maybe they’re retooled a bit).”

Or maybe not confirmed . . . whatever’s happening with the forearms/gloves I think we can agree that the entire character design came together perfectly. Plundor*, for being basically a pinkish/purple bunny with a gun, is far more interesting and fun than I think anyone was anticipating.

Great Head Sculpt!

Without the head Plundor* is almost like any basic Masters of the Universe Classics action figure. Humanoid, furry, wearing some pretty tight and skimpy shorts, and carrying a gun . . . yeah, he’s just another figure in the line. But once you reach the head sculpt the demented, wild-looking bunny of doom strikes and really blows you away. With one ear cocked, crazed yellow eyes, and wicked teeth everything about the character’s head design is awesome. I’m definitely a fan of this figure!

Armor!

While the Plundor* armor accessory isn’t nearly as detailed or design-modifying as the armor designs included with Karatti (review here) and Lord Dactus (review here), it’s still nice to see a new armor accessory in the line. The way the front section extends down to the belt — but doesn’t touch! — was a great idea since it almost ties the two parts together and makes the armor design look more elaborate than it actually is.

Paint

Most of the Plundor* figure’s coloring comes from the pinkish/purple plastic of the body, but the few paint apps are pretty good and just help make a fun action figure even better. I doubt there’s much chance of it ever happening, but I like the overall look enough that I’d happily buy a second of his race . . . but in a light blue color. Hey, a pair of Easter Plundor action figures would be a blast, right?

Closing Thoughts

Plundor*, in my opinion, is a great addition to the Masters of the Universe Classics series because it’s such an unexpected and unusual choice of character for Mattel to sink cash into. A pink bunny that appeared in one episode of the old He-Man cartoon may seem unlikely to excite, but the end figure is so much fun I am recommending him to everyone.