The Masters of the Universe Classics already has two versions of this character, so why not shoot for three? This Evil-Lyn takes her cues from the Filmation animated series - whereas the previous two hewed to the original yellow-skinned action figure [FOTD #413] and the pale cartoon version from the 2000s [FOTD #548]. The designs all overlap in interesting ways, but this 2016 release adds more articulation with a new less detailed sculpture providing the basis for the new warrior sorceress.
The Four Horsemen designed something that fits the original 1980s cartoons perfectly, although Mattel's execution is a little sloppy - some marks on the nose of the alternate head and some paint that isn't quite within the lines is unfortunate, particularly since the entire goal of the figure was to deliver a clean, simple figure. It also sold out for the time being, so if you don't like it that's OK - you probably aren't wanting to spend triple the issue price to get one. I like it, though, and it was worth what I paid for it despite a few shortcomings in the accessory department.
25 points of articulation await you, complete with bend-and-swivel wrists. On one hand - the left one - her gesture looks good and functionally grips the Coridite Crystals perfectly. On the other hand - the right one - it comes out of the box unable to grip the short magic wand. This is the sort of thing we shouldn't be seeing in 2016 at all, especially on year eight or year nine of a long-running collector line with a pretty good track record for this sort of thing. You can reshape it with heat, but should you have to at this stage? I'd say no. The hands move nicely, though, and the articulation basically works well. The ankles are better than the boys in this line thanks to a careful redesign of the joint, however it costs you a small amount of the range of motion. Overall it works. You'll recognize this kind of rocking ankle from numerous Spider-Man toys and other lines. This is a figure that doesn't rock the boat, and its ability to move neither amazes nor disappoints.
Her accessories are a mixed bag - I'd say you get your money's worth but you might be disappointed they aren't better. The magic staff has a wobbly-sculpted orb that looks like a black, smashed tomato. The grip is thin and a little rubbery, too thin for her too-open hand. The alternate head certainly seems to be the most expensive accessory of the set, bringing a great sculpt with bad paint. You'll love the white hair, but I've heard more than a few got out with paint slop - it's the kind of thing we shouldn't see. I'm glad it's the alternate head and not the main (or only) face, but we still deserve better. The Coridite Crystals are just peachy, coming in a wonderful clear pink on an earthen rocky base. It seems almost jejune to say that it fits like a glove... but it does. Perfection remains elusive, but the three accessories certainly meet that most low of benchmarks - adequate.
Complete with a non-removable cape, Evil-Lyn should satisfy any who missed the first two figures. This is the Evil-Lyn most fans will remember, rather than her toy or mini-comic appearances. So many of us grew up on this popular and fairly prolific cartoon that it supplants all other expressions of these characters, so it's nice to see Mattel give us a few of them as toys. I'd also love a few more - but that's in the hands of Super7 at this point. Get one if you can.
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