Masters of the Universe

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For millions of kids in the 1980s (including Arnie), Masters of the Universe wasn't just a toy line. It was a phenomenon. He-Man, Skeletor, Castle Grayskull, and the world of Eternia fueled one of the biggest merchandising empires of the decade, spawning cartoons, comic books, lunchboxes, Halloween costumes, and eventually feature films.

Now Playing Podcast journeys across Eternia to review every live-action and animated theatrical adventure inspired by Mattel's legendary franchise and determine which adaptations truly have the power.

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Masters of the Universe (1987)

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Reviewed Jan 26, 2016
When the evil Skeletor finds a mysterious power called the Cosmic Key, he becomes nearly invincible, seizing Castle Grayskull and the surrounding city. The Sorceress is now Skeletor's prisoner and he begins to drain her life-force as he waits for the moon of Eternia to align with the Great Eye of the Universe which will bestow god-like power upon him. However, courageous warrior He-Man locates the locksmith inventor Gwildor, who created the Key and has another version of it. During a battle, one of the Keys is transported to Earth, where it is found by teenagers Julie and Kevin. Now, both He-Man and Skeletor's forces arrive on Earth searching for the potent weapon. Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Theatrical Release, Thriller, Time Travel