The mysterious Savage He-Man variant formerly known as "Wonder Bread He-Man"

[Arkangel]

I just purchased a child hood collection from someone and the collection had 3 Savage He-man's in it. All 3 say Mattel Inc 1981 Taiwan. I actually listed one of them tonight.

Here is a pic of all 3 together

I asked if they remember how or where they obtained it, they did not recall, but when I mentioned the possibility of it being a mail away, they said "Oh yeah, these were the ones we got in the mail"

Take it for what it's worth. I know it doesn't prove anything , but still adds intrigue.

awesome find! Can you confirm if those have the inner peg under the head?

[Tallstar]

I just purchased a child hood collection from someone and the collection had 3 Savage He-man's in it. All 3 say Mattel Inc 1981 Taiwan. I actually listed one of them tonight.

Here is a pic of all 3 together

I asked if they remember how or where they obtained it, they did not recall, but when I mentioned the possibility of it being a mail away, they said "Oh yeah, these were the ones we got in the mail"

Take it for what it's worth. I know it doesn't prove anything , but still adds intrigue.

Wowsers. Can you tell me which state the seller is from?

[slgcmg]

They were in Wisconsin.

Here is a pic from their collection...

[Arkangel]

seriously WOW you are one lucky buyer, congrats

[kelddorr]

i remember the add for him, i swear i do, there was a wonder bread store by my house, but it could have been for the stickers, but im sure there was something for him, i remeber him from my child hood and knew about him years before i joined the org or researched anykind of he-man stuff, as a matter of fact i found this site looking for him and a few other figures!

They were in Wisconsin.

Here is a pic from their collection...

the toothbrush thing in the back right in front of the mags!, i had it, and i want it! i busted the figure off the base when the toothbrush broke and used him as a action figure
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[Arkangel]

i remember the add for him, i swear i do, there was a wonder bread store by my house, but it could have been for the stickers, but im sure there was something for him, i remeber him from my child hood and knew about him years before i joined the org or researched anykind of he-man stuff, as a matter of fact i found this site looking for him and a few other figures!



the toothbrush thing in the back right in front of the mags!, i had it, and i want it! i busted the figure off the base when the toothbrush broke and used him as a action figure
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tell me more about it

[Tallstar]

They were in Wisconsin.

Here is a pic from their collection...

Thanks! I've been trying to keep track of where folks are finding these originally. Still have to fill in Wisconsin.

[J_Man]

There was a Wonder Bread store in my town and I remember seeing ads for this figure. I never did get it, but I remember not really wanting it. I can't exactly remember what the ad looked like but they had it taped on the front counter when checking out. I seem to recall a sticker or card in the bread too if I'm not mistaken. Maybe a baseball card size deal. I might just be remembering trading cards though.

[slgcmg]

Thanks! I've been trying to keep track of where folks are finding these originally. Still have to fill in Wisconsin.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...onGuy2/map.jpg

From what you have, it appears to be a Northeast deal only.

[Loki]

From what you have, it appears to be a Northeast deal only.

Got mine from a guy in Washington State. Said he got it when he was a kid. He also stated that he had lived in the Seattle area when he got it. Also said it was a mail away or from a radio station give away.

[Thatman]

Just had a referesher on this whole issue because I was trying to explain it to someone. Jii Dee, your videos were extremely helpful. Thanks!

[gjm679]

Just picked this one up from a flea market this morning for a dollar! Didn't know what it was until I saw this thread. Anyone have anymore info about these?

[Predabot]

No. Sorry, GJM679, but you really need to check out Jii Dee's youtube video where he explains what extremely little we know of Savage WB He-man.

Which amounts to virtually nothing...

[okydoky]

Just picked this one up from a flea market this morning for a dollar! Didn't know what it was until I saw this thread. Anyone have anymore info about these?

Congrats dude! I always wanted to find something valuable at a flea market, but I'm too lazy to go out on treasure hunts...

[Croaker]

Prompted by Tallstar's map do we know if these were available in Canada?
Any confirmed in childhood collections in Canada?

thanks.

[Darkspecter]

Prompted by Tallstar's map do we know if these were available in Canada?
Any confirmed in childhood collections in Canada?

thanks.

I don't believe I had him as a child. My cousins had a MASSIVE MOTU collection, but I don't remember if they had him or not. I only remember being crazy jealous of how much they had. They sold some stuff to us and I *HAD* to have Orko. I was entranced by his figure.

[Arkangel]

mail away?

[Buzz Saw Hordak]

great video

[Spikewolfe]

Prompted by Tallstar's map do we know if these were available in Canada?
Any confirmed in childhood collections in Canada?

thanks.

At one point, I had every vintage MOTU item released in Canada. I never heard of Savage He-Man until years later. The only mail away promo I ever saw was for a King Randor figure.

[TOKYONEVER]

Savage He-Man's enigma maybe resolved!?
Thx a lot for the video!

[Adam_Prince of Eternia]

In 1986, Mattel introduced the Princess of Power Mystery Doll promotion. For each Princess of Power doll UPC, one would receive a 1985 production error Princess of Power doll free by mail.

Perhaps the Savage or “Mystery He-Man” is a 1982 production error He-Man released by Mattel through a similar mail away promotion.

[Tallstar]

In 1986, Mattel introduced the Princess of Power Mystery Doll promotion. For each Princess of Power doll UPC, one would receive a 1985 production error Princess of Power doll free by mail.

Where did you read about getting a production error figure? I've never heard that before.

[Tuukka]

It sounds more than weird that Mattel gives a way error figures.

+ Like many have said, these figures are not from Mattel. We would already find out some tracks/ info. Not saying they aren't from Mattel's factory.

[Arkangel]

i read about that mystery doll thing somewhere in on the org before. I think it featured pictures of those mail away figures

[Ulisses31]

Thank yee. i was hesitant about posting this here lest some old timer be all "meeehhh you're doing it wrong!" *shakes stick in mock fury*

Now I can´t read your post without earing your voice with UK accent...