Top 5 figures that grew on you

[jzachery]

#1 Carnivus - I was really unsure of him in the beginning.
2. The Star Sisters. Wasn't thrilled with the concept, but love having them in hand for some reason.
3. Icarius - Wasn't sure he'd fit, but he actually got me way more interested in the whole NA portion of the mythos.
4. Vykron Tank Head. When I saw someone put this garb on a green MAA body, it's just rocks!
5. Cy Chop/Laser Lot tie - Characters that are cool enough and vague enough that you can really do a lot with them once you have them.

[FakeEyes22]

Zodac - I never liked Zodac as a kid, or as an adult for that matter. But the Classics figure really grew on me. I think it's the simplicity and the sleekness of the design. It just looks sharp."

That's me, exactly. I'd only bought 2 or 3 figures before, and he was cheap at my comic shop at the time when prices on these things were insane. It was odd how the look of the figure in package struck me with nostalgia for an old toy that I was never even very find of. In hand, he was fun and the simplicity really showcases the basic MOTUC form perfectly.

2. Goddess, Zodak, Randor V1, Webstor. I group these together since when I was mostly caught up in mid-2010, these were the ones I didn't consider essential. Got a great deal at a con for all 4 at once and I really love them all. Aside from worrying that Goddess may break one day, they came out peefectly. Haven't decided to skip a release since.

3. Beast Man! Before I got a single MOTUC, he looked nice of course but it seemed like a step backwards after 2002. Bought him loose and he was all broken in and fun to pose. He showed me that even though the redesigns were really cool, the original designs weren't broken. They just needed some modern love. The figure that made me think Classics was worth skipping turned out to be the one that really sold me on the whole line.

4. Sy-Klone. After several releases that had been tweaked with era homages and alternate portraits, he just looked kind of boring. There's a lot more new tooling on him than I thought and the colors really make him stand out.

5. Grizzlor. I sure was irritated to see that extra face wasn't going to be included. But take a look at this guy. Fur alone makes him unique and adds value, but he is packed with accessories.

[The All American]

1. Optikk - A really cool figure, I never was a fan of NA, but this began my respect for it.

2. Adora - She's gorgeous, and ended up being perfect.

3. Castle Grayskullman - Much better looking in hand, a cool scary looking hero that has a vintage vibe.

4. Icarius - Not my favorite figure, but he's cool. And the Val Kilmer head rules.

5. Frosta - My favorite POP character, I didn't care for her face at NY Toy Fair. But she's beautiful in person. Only complaint is that she's got that gray. Otherwise perfect.

[snakeeyes0217]

5. Castle Grayskullman - At first, I wasn't thrilled with the juvenile sounding name...but the design execution, backstory, and Nate's videos won me over.
4. Star Sisters - I have no explanation other than those fantastic photos of them fighting in the "bone yard" posted on the Fwoosh. I blame them. ;-)
3. Vykron Tank Head - Like someone said above, on a MAA body, that goofy noggin works.
2. Vykron Space Ace - On a Snout Spout body, with a Preternia Disguise He-Man head, Thunderpunch arms, and Mo-Larr boots...wait, with all those changes does that still count as him?
1. Scareglow - Always thought he was a cheap gimmick character in the vintage line but the Horsemen's love and detail on him make him one of my favorites in Classics.

[benzie-man]

5. BP She-Ra
4. Snake M-A-A
3. He-Ro
2. Faker
1. Star Sisters - Disliked them when I got them, now I have 3 sets! Totally fits in with the POP line!

[Pollex Christi]

Honestly, Spector is on my list. When I'm watching TV and just mindlessly have a figure in my hands, it's usually him. I think the simple design, and pose options with the gun, combined, initially, with me knowing I wouldn't be too upset if he was scratched or joints loosened, actually made for a new favorite.

[Defendery]

I would say this is more or less in order

1 - Spector - really did not like him as MOTU character at first, but he has grown on me
2 - Laser Lot - also a groan when I first saw him, red, blue, cape, really? But he has grown on me too. I will still repaint one some day though.
3 - He-Ro - skipped him way back when, then got him as a gift and really glad I did, like him a lot.
4 - Snake MAA - not excited at all for this one, but he is really nicely done as far as paint goes.
5- Leech - Bummed by round, fat teeth, but overall I like him more now
Guys that may get the ax to help fund Grayskull: Mekaneck, Cy-Chop, Snout Spout, Drunken Pajama Randor, Icarius for sure, maybe DB Skelly

[Gojira101]

3. Vykron Tank Head - Like someone said above, on a MAA body, that goofy noggin works.
2. Vykron Space Ace - On a Snout Spout body, with a Preternia Disguise He-Man head, Thunderpunch arms, and Mo-Larr boots...wait, with all those changes does that still count as him?
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Can you post pictures of those?

[sirsniffy]

(5)Icarius - I hated TNA, and thought it shouldn't even be considered He-Man,but this fig is beautiful.

(4)King Grayskull - Hated the flocked shoulders, but after displaying it, it looks good actually, especially in winter scenes!

(3)Frosta - Had to get over my nostalgia for the Filmation version and accept her. She's not so bad in 'person' actually.

(2)BG Evil-Lyn - Didn't care for her 200x incarnation...too many parts on her costume, but this version makes it look clean and cool.

(1) Teela (original). - Thought her face made her look dull and bored. She looks like Teyla Emmagan from Stargate, who is not ugly, but not all that pretty either. Once I painted the lips hooker red, and redrew the eyebrows, the face looks more alive.