Masters of the Universe Revelation: Skelegod

“So….then let me be…a god….”

I was recently offered the opportunity to review the Mattel Masters of the Universe: Revelation Skelegod deluxe action figure. To say that I was just a tad excited is an understatement. I jumped at the chance to get my hands on this 7.5″ tall beast of a figure. Once I got it in hand, I was rather impressed with the overall look of the figure and couldn’t wait to open the box.

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The box itself is a work of art. Featuring an amazing illustration of Skelegod in all of his glory on the back and one side, it’s definitely eye-catching. The back of the box also features all of the other characters currently available in the line including Battle Cat. You can read my review of that particular figure here.

The figure is very impressive. He’s big and has a lot of weight to himself. Skelegod comes with two sets of interchangeable hands (one pair of open hands and one pair of hands that grip accessories). He also comes with the Sword of Power and a green energy burst that can be attached to the gripping hands. Despite the translucent green molding, the burst and the area around Skelegod’s neck are not glow-in-the-dark. This was sort of a letdown if I’m being completely honest.

The box declares that this figure has thirty points of articulation but just like Battle Cat, I can’t seem to find all of these points. The articulation as a whole is hit and miss. Many of the joints are loose to the point of being difficult to set into position (especially the leg joints from the knee down). Other joints are very tight, especially the shoulders. Despite the loose leg joints, I was able to position the figure and keep him standing with the use of a NECA figure stand. The bracers, shoulder pads, and loin cloth are all made of very pliable plastic. The bracers slip off easily once you remove the hands. They also move easily on the figure’s wrists.

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One of the coolest things about this figure in my opinion is his soft goods cape. The cape features two heavy plastic studs that give it weight and it looks great on the figure. You can also remove the cape if you’d like. It sits on the back of the figure on a small slot and is secured with two metal studs that lock into place.

The figure’s paint applications are excellent. They are a perfect blend of bright greens, dark blues, blacks, and different shades of purple. The skull face and the horns also look great. As I’ve already stated, this figure is visually stunning and he is second only to Ming the Merciless when it comes to his overall look. Skelegod looks awesome on my shelf next to Ming, Bizarro, and other six and seven inch figures.

You’d be a bungling buffoon if you didn’t purchase this figure for your Masters of the Universe collection. The legs are a bit of a concern but use a stand and your figure should be just fine on your shelf. Thanks for checking out my post. I have another MOTU post coming tomorrow, so be on the lookout for that! Nyaaaaahhh!!!!