1987 Movie figs in MotUC?

[JRLTML]

Has anyone heard any new news on the rights to the film from 1987? I would hope they are still working on it as figures need to be made of Lubic, Karg, Skeletor's Storm Troopers, and the Earthling couple Julie and Kevin.

[mekaneckpain]

If I were to guess, I'd say this is not something they will ever pursue. I think they will release only the 3 original movie figures. If the line makes it that far.

[SCB]

Warner Bros has no interest in releasing the rights unless they make a fortune off of it.

[karg182]

Has anyone heard any new news on the rights to the film from 1987? I would hope they are still working on it as figures need to be made of Lubic, Karg, Skeletor's Storm Troopers, and the Earthling couple Julie and Kevin.

Not heard anything, no. But I would be all over a Karg figure and a set of the storm troopers. Both would be easily written into the canon, and I imagine the Horesmen literally being psyched at the thought of claccisising them! Not sure about Julie and Kevin but as for Lubec - he was damn cool. I would literally die for the chance to own a movie skeletor as well!

[Krueger]

I don’t think obtaining them are high up on Mattel’s list of priorities. Personally, I can’t really see why they’re desired by fans so much. Apart from Karg, they can already produce the only three interesting characters the movie gave us. I must admit, I would buy a movie Skeletor, but apart from him and Karg and the characters they can already make, I don’t think I would buy anyone else. Kevin and Julie figures? No thanks.

[RockinHard]

I don’t think obtaining them are high up on Mattel’s list of priorities. Personally, I can’t really see why they’re desired by fans so much. Apart from Karg, they can already produce the only three interesting characters the movie gave us. I must admit, I would buy a movie Skeletor, but apart from him and Karg and the characters they can already make, I don’t think I would buy anyone else. Kevin and Julie figures? No thanks.

I agree. A Dolph He-Man might be interesting, though.

[Slave2Evil_Lyn]

I don’t think obtaining them are high up on Mattel’s list of priorities. Personally, I can’t really see why they’re desired by fans so much. Apart from Karg, they can already produce the only three interesting characters the movie gave us. I must admit, I would buy a movie Skeletor, but apart from him and Karg and the characters they can already make, I don’t think I would buy anyone else. Kevin and Julie figures? No thanks.

I for one would love a Meg Foster as Evil Lyn figure.

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[Donimo]

Has anyone heard any new news on the rights to the film from 1987? I would hope they are still working on it as figures need to be made of Lubic, Karg, Skeletor's Storm Troopers, and the Earthling couple Julie and Kevin.

I believe that TG stated at SDCC that they proposed a deal to Warner Bros. for the rights to make figs of the other movie-based characters, and they laughed. So, it's unlikely that we'll be seeing them anytime soon.

[Slave2Evil_Lyn]

I believe that TG stated at SDCC that they proposed a deal to Warner Bros. for the rights to make figs of the other movie-based characters, and they laughed. So, it's unlikely that we'll be seeing them anytime soon.

I remeber TG saying this as well. It would seem that the only way we might see the rights to the film characters/designs is if there is a new MOTU movie and possibly only if its produced by Warner Brothers.

[bskcase]

I remember TG speaking on it. WB was asking way too much with too many conditions. I don't think well be seeing those any time soon. At least we will get Blade, Saurod, and Gwildor. I have a gut feeling Gwildor will be the first.

[Lord Anubis]

If Gwildor gets a bucket of ribs, I will take back anything I ever said bad about Mattel.

[Vahn]

Regarding movie-deco versions of characters like SKELETOR, LYN, HE-MAN, etc., didn't Toy Guru say that Mattel can do characters that they own in any deco they want? I believe he was talking about RANDOR and MARLENA's mini-comic vs. Filmation look, and this was before they had Filmation rights. I couldn't find the quote, but he was definitely implying that because they owned those characters, they could do Filmation versions even without the rights. Wouldn't this apply to movie versions too?

[evenflow]

I would love movie versions of all the characters, and of course Lubic would need to be made first. Don't think it will ever happen though.

[mekaneckpain]

If Gwildor gets a bucket of ribs, I will take back anything I ever said bad about Mattel.

LOL! That would be a great accessory.

[cryanmchsi]

Yeah,Really a shame.Skelletor's Trooper looks cool.I would love to see those at least.

[Uki]

Gosh, I'd be so happy if we could get movie figures in teh Classics style. I seriously want Julie, Kevin, the crack troops, Lubic, Karg, and movie styled versions (in the Classics look, of course) of He-Man, Duncan, Teela, Skeletor, God Skeletor, Evil Lyn, and oh, I cannot forget...Pig Boy! That would make my day.

[vertigoink]

Regarding movie-deco versions of characters like SKELETOR, LYN, HE-MAN, etc., didn't Toy Guru say that Mattel can do characters that they own in any deco they want? I believe he was talking about RANDOR and MARLENA's mini-comic vs. Filmation look, and this was before they had Filmation rights. I couldn't find the quote, but he was definitely implying that because they owned those characters, they could do Filmation versions even without the rights. Wouldn't this apply to movie versions too?

No because Mattel made certain concessions during the licensing where the CONCEPTS of the characters were a unique property of the film- although Mattel could completely get away with doing similarly colored versions of the characters. The problem would come when trying to give them costumes accurate to the movie which would be totally off limits. Mattel could create He-Man, Lynn, Skeletor, etc. movie style but they would only be so in colorway and not appearance. Even if Mattel DID have the rights to make the characters they would still have to pay the rights to each actors likeness and I doubt they would want the trouble.

[DreamTripper]

I'll be happy to never see the rights to movie figures for the sole purpose of never, EVER, seeing a Lubic figure.







Ever.

[Capt_Piett]

Didn't Mattel have concept drawings of Karg somewhere, I thought I remember being mentioned. Out of the ones that were never made in toy form, he might be the only one they'd be able to do. But I could be wrong.

[Colder Soldier]

Blade is crucial.

[bnlvince]

I think a dolph he-man, Langella skeletor would make for an awesome con two pack exclusive someday.

[vertigoink]

Didn't Mattel have concept drawings of Karg somewhere, I thought I remember being mentioned. Out of the ones that were never made in toy form, he might be the only one they'd be able to do. But I could be wrong.

I'm pretty sure I recall hearing something about that- wasn't the major problem that it got into grey territory that Mattel wasn't willing to deal with?

[Vahn]

No because Mattel made certain concessions during the licensing where the CONCEPTS of the characters were a unique property of the film-

Damn.

..... Even if Mattel DID have the rights to make the characters they would still have to pay the rights to each actors likeness and I doubt they would want the trouble.

I'd be happy with the current MOTUC faces (but with Dolph's haircut on He-Man) on them, but the costumes similar to the movie versions. And they wouldn't have to pay for guys like Langella since it's not his likeness anyway. However, I'd really want Blade to look like Anthony DeLongis.

[mekaneckpain]

No because Mattel made certain concessions during the licensing where the CONCEPTS of the characters were a unique property of the film- although Mattel could completely get away with doing similarly colored versions of the characters. The problem would come when trying to give them costumes accurate to the movie which would be totally off limits. Mattel could create He-Man, Lynn, Skeletor, etc. movie style but they would only be so in colorway and not appearance. Even if Mattel DID have the rights to make the characters they would still have to pay the rights to each actors likeness and I doubt they would want the trouble.

I wouldn't mind seeing a Movie He-man in the future... I'm sure there are ways around using their likenesses, like sculpting the face a bit differently so it doesn't look like Dolph.

[DO4M]

I wouldn't mind seeing a Movie He-man in the future... I'm sure there are ways around using their likenesses, like sculpting the face a bit differently so it doesn't look like Dolph.

Laser Light He-Man's head...