Create-a-Character winner Castle Grayskullman Discussion

**JafariStew** · July 13, 2012, 11:47am

Congrats Daniel! It's a very cool figure & the competition (I'm sure) was fierce! I look forward to having him in my collection!

**bnlvince** · July 13, 2012, 11:47am

To be honest, at first I saw this figure only in a small thumbnail picture and read the name Castle Greyskullman and I went "Oh Boy, this is gonna be bad". Then I saw full sized images of the character and I fell in love with it. Great job and congratulations Masque! I'll be proud to have him on my MOTUC shelf.

**Draego-Man** · July 13, 2012, 11:48am

Originally Posted by Dynamo of Eternia

I actually also really dislike it in both the cases of Demo-Man and Draego-Man. I love the Draego-man figure, itself, but the name just feels all wrong. While some characters do have man at the end of their name (Beastman, Mer-Man, etc) other don't like Whiplash, Trap-Jaw, and a variety of others. It just feels like not much effort has been put into some of these newer names. Demo-Man could be a kick ass character (and looks like one), but the name completely takes away from that IMO... especially since we knew him by name first by way of Skeletor's updated bio before we knew that the name would be attached to that original concept drawing that the figure as adapted from. I like the "Draego" part of Draego-Man's name... it seems like they were heading in the right direction with that for a fitting name, but simply slapping "man" at the end of it feels kind of cheap and lazy.

Wow. Ouch.

**Dragonblaster** · July 13, 2012, 11:48am

Originally Posted by Dynamo of Eternia

Yeah, I might do the same. Rather than being a living being, he seems like he's be more of a non-living magical entity that defends the castle from invaders when no one else is there to defend it (i.e. when the Sorceress leaves). And I could see there being more than one.

It is an interesting concept, but I do agree that the name could use a little work (no offense intended to the winner or anyone involved with deciding the name). Simply adding "man" to the end of some other word doesn't work well in all cases.

I actually also really dislike it in both the cases of Demo-Man and Draego-Man. I love the Draego-man figure, itself, but the name just feels all wrong. While some characters do have man at the end of their name (Beastman, Mer-Man, etc) other don't like Whiplash, Trap-Jaw, and a variety of others. It just feels like not much effort has been put into some of these newer names. Demo-Man could be a kick ass character (and looks like one), but the name completely takes away from that IMO... especially since we knew him by name first by way of Skeletor's updated bio before we knew that the name would be attached to that original concept drawing that the figure as adapted from. I like the "Draego" part of Draego-Man's name... it seems like they were heading in the right direction with that for a fitting name, but simply slapping "man" at the end of it feels kind of cheap and lazy.

I completely agree with everything you said. Well put sir!

Love the Draego - don't like the added "-Man".

**TheFallen** · July 13, 2012, 11:51am

Originally Posted by Eterniandreams

Nope, no need anymore.
Read the first post

Originally Posted by Draego-Man

None needed anymore.

My bad

**mrguardia** · July 13, 2012, 11:51am

Stop suggesting names people. Daniel won and he can name it whatever the hell he wants lol.

**NorthCoast** · July 13, 2012, 11:52am

I wish my Snake Mountainman would have won!

Ok, I'll stop now.

**Eterniandreams** · July 13, 2012, 11:53am

I would those weapons in a weapons pack.

**RockinHard** · July 13, 2012, 11:55am

Some of the negative comments in this thread are just shameful, really. See some true colors going on.

The guy won fair and square as far as we all know, and the design isn't bad at all considering the mandatory parts reuse.

I'm most curious to see how TG is going to address the leakage - AGAIN. Mattycollector/Digital River and crew are damn-near incompetent.

**JonWes** · July 13, 2012, 11:55am

Originally Posted by phnx75

While the name needs some work, its really no worse than half the names in the MOTUverse.

I definitely agree. For our 20/30/40-something ears it sounds funny. But Evil-Lynn, Ram-Man... all those would too.

Originally Posted by mrguardia

Stop suggesting names people. Daniel won and he can name it whatever the hell he wants lol.

I don't think anyone is saying they should rename him. Just that they won't call him that In Their Canon™

**vertigoink** · July 13, 2012, 11:56am

Originally Posted by Crusader

Out of curiosity, was this the character that supposedly got leaked last week?

YES.

**Bulkhide** · July 13, 2012, 11:57am

Congrats to the winner! Seriously awesome that you won!

Anyone know who the other winners were and if we get to see their designs today?

**krosfyah** · July 13, 2012, 11:57am

Originally Posted by Dragonblaster

I completely agree with everything you said. Well put sir!

Love the Draego - don't like the added "-Man".

At first I had the same feeling and though Draegor would be better but it's too close to Dragstor imo, I wonder if the horsemen rejected that for the same reason.

**RocketPunch** · July 13, 2012, 11:57am

Pretty cool looking figure. I groaned when I saw that name though.

**JonWes** · July 13, 2012, 11:57am

I wish Castle Grayskullman would show up in the third mini though! I really just adore the design the more I stare at it. I want big, up-close pics though!

**Dynamo of Eternia** · July 13, 2012, 11:58am

Originally Posted by mrguardia

Stop suggesting names people. Daniel won and he can name it whatever the hell he wants lol.

While that may be his official name, other people may simply choose to call him something else. They have the right to share their opinions on the matter.

**MegaGearMax** · July 13, 2012, 11:59am

Frontpaged...as soon as someone approves it. It's on Facebook. Now the world knows.

**iumma** · July 13, 2012, 12:00pm

Honestly, I personally think this is leagues better than Spector or Sir Mix-alot (whatever his name is). Well done, very creative.

**Crusader** · July 13, 2012, 12:00pm

Originally Posted by vertigoink

YES.

So they leaked it TWICE

**Baena** · July 13, 2012, 12:02pm

Congrats Masque (Daniel)!!! I think he's awesome!!!

**Barnster** · July 13, 2012, 12:03pm

Originally Posted by masque

That would be me. I am Daniel Benedict. Man, I hope everyone likes this character. I can't possibly describe how happy i am right now. Oh my... I'm in shock.

Congratulations. The hair are a little weird, but he looks good overall and the accessories are a blast!

**fball13z** · July 13, 2012, 12:05pm

First congrats!

Second I love all the details that are pulled from the castle and the figure is great!

Third, no disrespect but not crazy about the name.

Anyone know if they are going to show the runner ups pics?

**Moominsthenmotu** · July 13, 2012, 12:05pm

Does Mattel own my entry - Hobot: Junkyard residing homeless android - even though it didn't win? I thought I had a chance... Rust coloured roboto with Icarius jet pack, buzz off claw arms and amber trap jaw head... Ach weel...

**bcrduke** · July 13, 2012, 12:05pm

Originally Posted by Crusader

Out of curiosity, was this the character that supposedly got leaked last week?

It was leaked well before a week ago...

I love the swords. They are the design from the Grayskull flag.

And as RockinHard and a few others have suggested, the negativity is shameful. The winner is a kid. Let's let him have his day.

**zodak74** · July 13, 2012, 12:05pm

Originally Posted by Eterniandreams

Nope, no need anymore.
Read the first post

I was gonna say... it's all over the internet now. The spoiler tags are ridiculous in a thread where it's already been said: "Create A Character Winner On Mattycollector..."
You entered the thread, you're going to find out!

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