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When you think of iconic toy lines for each decade, Masters of the Universe is among the biggest things to happen in that era. Mattel already had huge success with their Barbie doll line, but wanted to get back into the boy’s market. Masters of the Universe made its debut in 1982, with each figure including a mini-comic to introduce the character to us. Mattel gave us eight core figures in 1982, along with two vehicles, Battle Cat, and one of the most iconic playsets in toy history, with Castle Grayskull.

The first wave of figures for the Masters of the Universe line contained 8 figures in total. There were 4 good guy, 3 bad guys and then Zodac, who is technically a neutral character.

Beast Man: Evil Warriors
He-Man: Heroic Warriors
Man-At-Arms: Heroic Warriors
Mer-Man: Evil Warriors
Skeletor: Evil Warriors
Stratos: Heroic Warriors
Teela: Heroic Warriors
Zodac: Evil Warriors

Although Mattel would release some great creature sets in future years, only Battle Cat was released for the first wave in 1982.

Battle Cat: Heroic Warriors

Mattel would give us some really fun playsets for the MOTU line during its run, but none more iconic than the original, Castle Grayskull.

Castle Grayskull: Heroic Warriors

Mattel released two vehicles as part of their first wave in 1982.

Battle Ram: Heroic Warriors
Wind Raider: Heroic Warriors