Keldor Discussion Thread

[gbagok]

I like your version, but Keldor is human, so forearm must be bare or use the gaunlet ones (Hordak and Zodak).

That's not quite accurate. He's half human. He's half Gar. Blue skin. Sharp Vulcan/Elf ears. Gar appear to have arm fins or something like them (check out Vormus in the series), so it's not necessary to leave out the arm fins on Keldor.

Also, I think they will follow the same formula for Keldor that was used in 200X--that is Skeletor wears the same armor as Keldor but with bones worked into the design (a difference too minor to matter for the toy) and with exposed feet (to add to his monstrous appearance). If MOTUC Keldor is wearing different shin-guards than those worn by Skeletor, they've departed from the formula. They might do that, but they don't have to.

[kagamigod]

I think this is funny as MGM and I were discussing the way they could bring him in using existing parts. I like the idea of using the Stratos feet with the standard Skeletor buck. I just hope the cape is not connected to the armor itself as I would like to see Skeletor use it as well, because I have a feeling the armor will be another color i.e. silver crossbones or other highlights.

[gbagok]

I just hope the cape is not connected to the armor itself as I would like to see Skeletor use it as well,

Yeah, but Skeletor wearing a cape isn't a bad thing...

[kagamigod]

I want a cape for Skeletor, but all capes seem to be part of the armor. I would love to have as a seperate piece to use with Ol' Skullface. If they give us 3 heads I think MGM will borrow one of Tallstar's passing out clips.

[skeletom]

I'm SO excited for Keldor! He's probably my most anticipated figure!

[Alexx]

Trap Jaw style boots (painted purple) would also work well for Keldor. Combine them with a Faker style body, and with Skeletor's armor and you have a winner.

Good call! I never even considered different boots; those lower Trap Jaw legs would look perfect! Really would make him stand out a little more as Keldor and not a total repaint of Skeletor (not that I mind that, either).

Here's what I'm hoping for:

- 200X dual sword
- Perhaps a shorter Havoc Staff? Seems too much to ask.
- The HEADS. They rocked so much. I really wanted that exclusive!

That stuff would be good for me, but I would love to see some innovation go into it with the use of Trappy's lower legs for the boots. Heck, I'd also like to see the harness redone to mimick the 200X look, rather than just repaint the existing one, but if we're already hoping for extra heads 'n such then this guy will start to get costly with more new stuff.

[King Kahn]

i have the 200x keldor but i want a MOTUC keldor.

i want him to have:
melting head(keldro head is obvious, ne need for skeletor head for me)
twin blades
cape

give him trapjaw boots w stratos feet
faker's body
skeletor's armor
havoc staff
acid vile(of course)

[j-bird]

I might be in the minority, but I'm not jazzed about the use of Trap-Jaw's boots for Keldor ... I'd almost rather see the He-Ro/Zodak boots used - even those feet would be fine.

Ultimately, though, I think the regular Skeletor shin-guards with either Stratos or He-Ro feet would be fine, but I'd like to not see the regular Skeletor feet. I can almost see them using the regular "furry" boots for Keldor, since most of the "human" characters have them.

For me, he needs:

1. Keldor head
2. dual 200x-style swords
3. different feet (Stratos' would be easy and would look fine)
4. the vial we saw in the teaser pics from the art show, since it seems pretty clear we'd be getting it

I'd like to see:

1. different forearms - they could use the regular Skeletor ones, but I'd rather see them use Tri-Klops'/Randor's
2. "melting" head - but it's not necessary for me, I'd always display the Keldor head

I think they'll reuse the regular Skeletor armor and loincloth, and I'm cool with that personally. I'd rather not see a cape unless it's removable.

[Captain Atkin]

I might be in the minority, but I'm not jazzed about the use of Trap-Jaw's boots for Keldor ... I'd almost rather see the He-Ro/Zodak boots used - even those feet would be fine.

The reason I prefer Trap-Jaw's boots over He-Ro's is because in the MYP cartoon (and the 200x figure), we see that his boots/shinguards have spikes on them. Trap-Jaw's boots have spikes on the front, which (in my opinion) makes them a better fit for the character.

[Eterniandreams]

I want Keldor to have:
-Twin blades
-Cape
-Vial
-Burnt Head
-Boots (Statos)
-New Armor without the crossbones
-Human forearms

This is with Faker forearms and Stratos feet (still needs painting):


And this is an impression with a cape:


So Skeletor has a cape too:

[skeletom]

I'm also in the camp that likes the idea for re-using Trap-Jaw's boots on Keldor. However, I think we'll end up getting Skeletor's shins with Stratos' feet... which is cool by me as well! I'm just happy to see signs of getting him this year!

[bskcase]

Either way works for me. I would like to see Matty put more of an effort in making Keldor and Skeletor unique from each other. I would like to see Keldor more human looking than Skeletor with the long fingernails and bare feet. I would even be ok with Zodak's and Hordak's gloves. Trapjaw's boots would work nice and I would lean toward those, but I think they will go with his original boots and Strato's feet.

[Larry Waters]

Unless Mattel plays it ultra cheap, like they normally do with 200X characters.

Wait, cheap?

I'm no Mattel apologist, but cheap?

There haven't been many 200x in MOTUC, but I wouldn't call Zodak cheap. Re-used parts...just like 80% of MOTUC, and we DID get glow in the dark tattoos.

And we're getting Kronis.

And MOTUC began w King Grayskull, who's sword we eventually got.

As a 200x lover, I am pretty happy with how Mattel has worked some of the designs into MOTUC.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...0/MOTU0036.jpg


I would love to see the MOTUC Keldor come with a floating skull somehow.

Bro! Where'd you get that skull?

[Light]

Personally, I hope they don't use Stratos' feet. I'm just not a fan of their appearance at all, even on Stratos. I feel they look too much like slippers or mannequin feet.

[Pixel Dan]

Keldor was my absolute favorite figure in the 200x toy line. So, the idea of getting Keldor in Classics is really exciting to me. I love the burning head, so I hope we get that again for sure.

Like others have said, this is a great chance to give us both Keldor and 200x Skeletor in the same figure, so I really hope Mattel takes the opportunity. Part of me is thinking they won't, though, and we'll just get a Classics Skeletor body with a few new heads/accessories and a cape.

And to be honest, I won't be entirely dissapointed if that is what happens, as he'll still look good I think. But if they take advantage of giving us everything we need to display Keldor or 200x Skeletor, then this might be up for one of the best figures in the line, IMO!

[skeletom]

Keldor was my absolute favorite figure in the 200x toy line. So, the idea of getting Keldor in Classics is really exciting to me. I love the burning head, so I hope we get that again for sure.

Like others have said, this is a great chance to give us both Keldor and 200x Skeletor in the same figure, so I really hope Mattel takes the opportunity. Part of me is thinking they won't, though, and we'll just get a Classics Skeletor body with a few new heads/accessories and a cape.

And to be honest, I won't be entirely dissapointed if that is what happens, as he'll still look good I think. But if they take advantage of giving us everything we need to display Keldor or 200x Skeletor, then this might be up for one of the best figures in the line, IMO!

I couldn't agree more!

[MegaGearMax]

Wait, cheap?

I'm no Mattel apologist, but cheap?

There haven't been many 200x in MOTUC, but I wouldn't call Zodak cheap. Re-used parts...just like 80% of MOTUC, and we DID get glow in the dark tattoos.

I would. Mattel cuts serious corners bringing 200X figures to fans. Which isn't a complain, but an observation. Mattel can't afford to go as detail rich toward any 200X details like they do with stuff from the original line.

Zodak has no unhelmeted head. The only thing new on him was the staff.

Keldor might even have Skeletor feet. I wouldn't be surprised if that happened.

As a 200x lover, I am pretty happy with how Mattel has worked some of the designs into MOTUC.

I'm glad too. Just wish it were on the level of the vintage characters.

[Larry Waters]

I would. Mattel cuts serious corners bringing 200X figures to fans. Which isn't a complain, but an observation. Mattel can't afford to go as detail rich toward any 200X details like they do with stuff from the original line.

Zodak has no unhelmeted head. The only thing new on him was the staff.

Keldor might even have Skeletor feet. I wouldn't be surprised if that happened.



I'm glad too. Just wish it were on the level of the vintage characters.

Fair enough.

[jerec350]

Bro! Where'd you get that skull?

It is from a Marvel Legends "Ghost Rider" figure. It had flames coming off the top and back of it but I was able to sand them down and shape it with a Dremel. Then I used a clear plastic stand from a Star Wars Sith Probe Droid figure as the neck peg.

[Larry Waters]

It is from a Marvel Legends "Ghost Rider" figure. It had flames coming off the top and back of it but I was able to sand them down and shape it with a Dremel. Then I used a clear plastic stand from a Star Wars Sith Probe Droid figure as the neck peg.

Thanks! I have a new project...

[Spectror]

Yes, I definitely would like Keldor with 2 or 3 different heads : the "acid head", 200x Skeletor head and... Alcala's Skeletor head !

Believe it or not, but every time I see Nano Fatato's avatar (MOTUC Skeletor with Alcala's head), I'm drooling all over !

If Keldor has a cape, please notice it will be made in plastic, though...

And no worry for his acid phial... we know he'll have it at least !

Now, what kind nof sword should Keldor have ? The traditional Skeletor sword, or the 200x sword ?

Gbagok, your MOTUC Keldor mock up looks like what I'd like to get !

[Marwarscreator]

I did my own take on a Keldor-head so it's exciting for me how they might portay the official humanoid MOTUC-style Keldor-head

[Uki]

My hopes for Keldor:

-the 200X spli-sword (must be able to join as the original did!)
-Vial of Acid (Check!)
-Cape
-Three (3) Heads: Keldor, Acid-Burning-Melty-Face, and Unhooded Skeletor
-Accurate Armor
-Accurate footwear (even the Stratos/booties feet would work for me)
-Accurate Hands (Human/He-Man)

[kagamigod]

WWMOTU LOL.

Triple K and Skele-Taker

[RocketPunch]

If they do give him an unhooded head, I really hope he doesn't have that floating skull.

It completely contradicts the Laser Light Skeletor toy and 2 of his New Adventures figures, which established that only his face is burnt off. The rest of the flesh on his head is intact.