Kornercast Podcast Season 2 Episode 2- The Return

As in years past, Mattel is offering a “Traveling” convention exclusive Masters of the Universe figure in 2013– cosmic enforcer Strobo.  However, they tried something new this year, offering a (very) limited number of Strobo figures to Early Access Club Eternia subscribers… months before he makes his Con debut. His lightning-fast sellout has caused an…

A staple of the classic animated series, Fang man has finally been captured in plastic as one of the March releases for Masters of the Universe.  While considered part of the general line, he offers promise for the upcoming Club Filmation collection… although he, himself inadvertently became an exclusive.

Masters of the Universe Classics had a very unique month. All entries had some level of exclusivity attached to them. Originally the sole Club Eternia Exclusive was King He-Man, this year’s subscription incentive figure.  Past years have delivered gems like Shadow Weaver, so how does the new (old?) He-Man compare?

Mattel got back early with the latest round of answers!  We delve into details on Matty’s 2013 exclusive plans, and from Movie Masters store exclusives to traveling convention surprises, the toymakers had plenty to tease.  Plus, get the latest update on Strobo, the amount Mattel will be bringing to their conventions this year.

Strobo, 2013’s traveling convention figure for Mattel’s Masters of the Universe Classics, was offered in limited quantities to Club Eternia subscribers… and sold out in under five minutes.

We’re a little late posting the latest round of answers from Mattel.  Yesterday’s tragedy in Newtown– less than 30 miles from Kastor’s Korner HQ in Southington– made it very difficult to focus on writing about toys and movies and geeky stuff.  Our thoughts go out to all our CT neighbors suffering in light of this…