Masters of the Universe Wave 3 – 1984

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The third wave of Masters of the Universe, released in 1984, introduced 12 brand-new action figures to the line. In addition to these fresh characters, Mattel reissued the original versions of He-Man and Skeletor, bringing the total number of figures in the wave to 14. Beyond the figures, the wave expanded the toy line’s universe with three new vehicles and a robotic battle horse named Stridor. To give the villains a stronghold of their own, Mattel launched Snake Mountain, a menacing headquarters designed for Skeletor and his crew of evil forces. Rounding out the wave was a new weapons accessory pack, offering extra gear to further customize the action.

For more information about Mattel’s Masters of the Universe line from 1984, see bottom of the page for a complete summary.

Battle Armor He-Man

Market Value:
Carded $375 – $475
Loose $50 – $75

Battle Armor He-Man: Heroic Warriors
Accessories: Power Sword, Battle Ax, Battle Armor, Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1984-1985
Difficulty to Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes patience and appears less often
Notes: With He-Man being the most popular character in the MOTU line, it’s natural to have multiple versions of him at some point. This version featured He-Man in Battle Armor that would change to show three different types of damage when struck by an object. The damage types were: No Damage, 1 Slash, or 2 Slashes.

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Battle Armor Skeletor

Market Value:
Carded $285 – $385
Loose $50 – $75

Battle Armor Skeletor: Evil Warriors
Accessories: Sword, Ram Staff, Battle Armor, Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1984-1985
Difficulty to Find: Uncommon – Appears often but some hunting needed
Notes: With Skeletor being one of the most popular characters in the MOTU line, it’s natural to have multiple versions of him at some point. This version featured Skeletor in Battle Armor that would change to show three different types of damage when struck by an object. The damage types were: No Damage, 1 Slash, or 2 Slashes.

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Buzz-Off

Market Value:
Carded $175 – $250
Loose $35 – $55

Buzz-Off: Heroic Warriors
Accessories: Wings, Helmet, Ax, Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1984-1985
Difficulty to Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Buzz-Off is a heroic warrior from the bee-like race known as the Andreenids, who inhabit the mystical city of Andreenos. As the “Heroic Spy in the Sky,” Buzz-Off serves as a loyal ally to He-Man and the Masters. He has an action feature that allows you to twist his waist to throw a power punch. He also comes with his removable helmet, axe, mini-comic and beautifully crafted transparent yellow wings.

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Clawful

Market Value:
Carded $200 – $275
Loose $35 – $55

Clawful: Evil Warriors
Accessories: Mace, Spring Action Claw, Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1984-1985
Difficulty to Find: Uncommon – Appears often but some hunting needed
Notes: What’s more freighting than a giant lobster swinging a mace! Clawful is one of Skeletor’s most fearsome henchmen, known for his brute strength and vicious temperament. Clawful uses his massive claw to crush enemies and smash through defenses. He has a special spring action, pinching claw feature and carries a green mace. Note: There are actually two different versions of Clawful’s legs.

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Fisto

Market Value:
Carded $175 – $250
Loose $35 – $55

Fisto: Heroic Warriors
Accessories: Sword, Chest Armor, Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1984-1985
Difficulty to Find: Uncommon – Appears often but some hunting needed
Notes: Fisto is one of the strongest heroic warriors in the Masters of the Universe universe. Known for his massive metal fist and gruff demeanor, Fisto once lived as a rogue in the wilderness but eventually joined forces with He-Man and the Masters to fight evil. Fisto has a special feature that allowed you to twist his waist and watch him throw a Power Punch with his spring loaded fist.

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Jitsu

Market Value:
Carded $200 – $275
Loose $35 – $55

Jitsu: Evil Warriors
Accessories: Samurai Sword, Chest Armor, Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1984-1985
Difficulty to Find: Uncommon – Appears often but some hunting needed
Notes: Jitsu is Skeletor’s deadly martial arts expert, known for his lightning-fast strikes and powerful golden chopping hand. A fierce warrior with unmatched combat skills, Jitsu is often sent on missions that require stealth, precision, and brutal force. Jitsu has a special feature that allowed you to twist his waist and watch him use his spring loaded karate chop move. He also carries a samurai sword and removable chest armor.

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Kobra Khan

Market Value:
Carded $150 – $225
Loose $30 – $45

Kobra Khan: Evil Warriors
Accessories: Laser Pistol, Removable Head, Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1984-1985
Difficulty to Find: Uncommon – Appears often but some hunting needed
Notes: Kobra Khan has ties to the Snake Men—a group of ancient, serpent-like warriors. As the “Evil Master of Snakes,” Kobra Khan uses his reptilian abilities to strike fear into the hearts of the heroes. His signature weapon is a deadly spray of hypnotic mist or poisonous gas, which he can eject from his mouth. Kobra Khan also carries a red laser pistol.

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Mekaneck

Market Value:
Carded $175 – $250
Loose $30 – $45

Mekaneck: Heroic Warriors
Accessories: Club, Pop-Up Head, Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1984-1985
Difficulty to Find: Uncommon – Appears often but some hunting needed
Notes: Mekaneck is best known for his ability to extend his neck to incredible lengths and scout over vast distances. Dubbed the “Human Periscope,” he uses this unique ability for reconnaissance missions, keeping watch for enemy movement and hidden dangers. Mekaneck had a special feature that allowed you to twist his waist and watch his head pop-up and extend. He comes with a large yellow club and mini-comic.

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Orko

Market Value:
Carded $250 – $350
Loose $50 – $75

Orko: Heroic Warriors
Accessories: Removable Hat, Ripcord, Magic Trick, Discs, Magic Instructions, Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1984-1985
Difficulty to Find: Uncommon – Appears often but some hunting needed
Notes: Orko is the lovable (and often clumsy) court magician of Eternia and a close companion of Prince Adam and He-Man. Orko floats around the royal palace attempting spells—most of which go hilariously wrong. Despite his bumbling nature, Orko is brave, loyal, and has powerful magic when it truly counts. Orko’s special feature was that when you inserted the ripcord and pulled it out quickly, Orko would make use of his small wheels and just take off.

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Prince Adam

Market Value:
Carded $350 – $450
Loose $75 – $100

Prince Adam: Heroic Warriors
Accessories: Power Sword, Vest, Belt, Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1984-1985
Difficulty to Find: Uncommon – Appears often but some hunting needed
Notes: Prince Adam is the mild-mannered alter ego of He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe. As the son of King Randor and Queen Marlena, Adam plays the role of a carefree and somewhat lazy royal, but in reality, he carries the great responsibility of protecting Eternia. His secret is known only to a select few, including Orko, the Sorceress, Man-At-Arms, and Cringer/Battle Cat. Prince Adam comes with the standard power punch feature when you twist his waist. He also has his power sword, belt and vest.

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Webstor

Market Value:
Carded $175 – $250
Loose $35 – $55

Webstor: Evil Warriors
Accessories: Backpack, Grappling Hook, Laser Rifle, Armor, Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1984-1985
Difficulty to Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Webstor is known as the “Evil Master of Escape,” and uses his spider-like agility and a specially designed grappling hook mechanism to infiltrate enemy strongholds and vanish before anyone can catch him. Equipped with a backpack housing a working zip-cord pulley system and a hooked grappling line, Webstor can scale vertical surfaces quickly, making him a formidable foe in any terrain. His deadly laser rifle completes his arsenal, allowing him to strike from a distance.

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Whiplash

Market Value:
Carded $150 – $225
Loose $30 – $45

Whiplash: Evil Warriors
Accessories: Spear, Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1984-1985
Difficulty to Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Whiplash is a fierce and relentless member of the Snake Men, an ancient serpent-like society. Known for his powerful reptilian tail, which he wields like a deadly whip, Whiplash can deliver crushing blows and incapacitate his enemies from a distance. Whiplash’s standout feature was his spring-loaded snapping tail by pressing a button on his back. He also comes with an orange spear for battle.

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Masters of the Universe – Wave 3 (1984): Accessories

Mattel released a new accessory for their Masters of the Universe line in 1984, in for the form of the Weapons Pak, which contained several weapons, armor and misc. accessories.

Weapons Pak

Market Value:
Carded $45 – $65
Loose $15 – $25

Weapons Pak
Accessories: Various Swords, Weapons, Armor Pieces and Accessories
Years Released: 1984-1985
Difficulty to Find: Uncommon – Appears often but some hunting needed
Notes: This pack contained a lot of various cool looking accessories for MOTU collectors, including many accessories belonging to He-Man, Beast Man, Zodac and Man-E-Faces. Some pieces were re-issues and others were re-paints of existing items with new colors.

Masters of the Universe – Wave 3 (1984): Creatures

After releasing multiple creature figures in previous Masters of the Universe lines, only Stridor was released for the 1984 wave.

Stridor

Market Value:
Boxed $100 – $140
Loose $30 – $45

Stridor: Heroic Warriors
Accessories: Helmet, Laser Guns, Projectiles, Turret
Years Released: 1984-1985
Difficulty to Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Stridor is the heroic robotic battle horse who serves as a loyal steed for the Heroic Warriors. Designed with advanced technology and a powerful mechanical build, Stridor is equipped with a spring-loaded shooting action, allowing him to “fire” foam darts or projectiles to fend off enemies. His articulated legs and neck provide dynamic posing, while his detachable saddle and armor pieces give him a battle-ready look.

Masters of the Universe – Wave 3 (1984): Gift Sets

Mattel released four new gift sets for their second wave of Masters of the Universe toys, but only one in 1984 with Fisto & Stridor.

Fisto & Stridor Gift Set

Market Value:
Boxed $900 – $1,200
Loose $50 – $75

Fisto & Stridor Gift Set
Accessories: Stridor (Helmet, Laser Guns, Turret) / Fisto (Sword, Chest Armor)
Years Released: 1984
Difficulty to Find: Rare – Rarely seen in any condition on the secondary market
Notes: This special release gift set contained Fisto and Stridor in a combined set. They were the same as the standard issued figures with no variations or changes.

Masters of the Universe – Wave 3 (1984): Playsets

With the release of Snake Mountain, Mattel finally gave the villains a proper base of operations. This was the second large-scale playset in the Masters of the Universe line, following the iconic Castle Grayskull, and served as the dark and ominous stronghold for Skeletor and his evil warriors.

Snake Mountain

Market Value:
Boxed $375 – $475
Loose $100 – $130

Snake Mountain: Evil Warriors
Accessories: Echo Microphone, Trap Door, Elevator, Gate, Bridge, Snake Head, Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1984-1985
Difficulty to Find: Uncommon – Appears often but some hunting needed
Notes: Snake Mountain is the menacing headquarters of Skeletor and his evil forces. This dark fortress features a sprawling design with multiple levels, secret passages, a trap door, and a working drawbridge, creating endless opportunities for villainous schemes. The playset includes a throne room for Skeletor, a skeletal elevator, and various platforms for battle. Accessories like weapons racks, a weapons accessory pack, and themed furniture enhance the immersive play experience, making Snake Mountain the ultimate base for the forces of evil in Eternia. The neatest thing about Snake Mountain was the snake head microphone that you could talk into and it would disguise your voice as “frightening and evil”.

Masters of the Universe – Wave 3 (1984): Vehicles

Mattel gave us three new vehicles as part of their third wave in 1984, including the first ever vehicle for the bad guys. Included were the Dragon Walker, Road Ripper and Roton.

Dragon Walker

Market Value:
Boxed $120 – $150
Loose $25 – $40

Dragon Walker: Heroic Warriors
Accessories: Seat Belt, Dragon Head, Sliding Track
Years Released: 1984-1985
Difficulty to Find: Uncommon – Appears often but some hunting needed
Notes: The Dragon Walker is a powerful four-legged vehicle armed with spring-loaded missile launchers and a rotating head cannon. Its articulated legs allow for dynamic poses, and it features a removable cockpit for an action figure pilot. Equipped with missiles and armor, it’s a key part of the Heroic Warriors’ battle arsenal against Skeletor.

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Road Ripper

Market Value:
Boxed $80 – $110
Loose $20 – $30

Road Ripper: Heroic Warriors
Accessories: Ripcord, Base, Wheels
Years Released: 1984-1985
Difficulty to Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Road Ripper is a rugged, all-terrain four-wheeled vehicle equipped with spring-loaded missile launchers and heavy armor. Designed for high-speed chases and battles, it features a removable cockpit for action figures and durable tires for rough terrain. The Road Ripper was self-propelled when you pulled the ripcord through it, but doesn’t zoom along so well on carpet, I’m just saying.

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Roton

Market Value:
Boxed $90 – $120
Loose $20 – $30

Roton: Evil Warriors
Accessories: Laser Cannons x 2, Saw Blade, Base
Years Released: 1984-1985
Difficulty to Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Roton is a fearsome, circular tank-like vehicle used by Skeletor’s forces. It features a spinning blade rotor in the front and spring-loaded missiles for attacking enemies. With a cockpit for a figure to pilot, Roton is designed for fast, aggressive assaults. The Roton’s all-around saw blade spins around when the vehicle is pushed forward or backwards.

By the year 1984, The Masters of the Universe line was really cranking on all cylinders. It had a hugely successful animated series and the merchandising side of the line was growing by the minute. He-Man and Skeletor, along with the rest of the gang could be found on everything from lunchboxes and school supplies to clothing and Halloween costumes. The toy line was reaping the most benefits, and was even challenging Star Wars and GI Joe as one of the top selling toy lines of the year. The animated Filmation series was also hitting its stride, with the show keeping kids and adults alike invested in the stories of their favorite characters from the line. The Masters of the Universe franchise was truly thriving in an unprecedented wave of popularity for He-Man, Skeletor and friends.

The third wave of the MOTU line, gave us a new high of 12 brand new figures in 1984, along with re-issued “original” versions of He-Man and Skeletor for a total of 14 figures. The Heroic Warriors got six additions with Buzz-Off, Fisto, Mekaneck, Orko, Prince Adam and a new Battle Armor version of He-Man. Not to be outdone, the Evil Warriors also got six new figures with Clawful, Jitsu, Kobra Khan, Webstor, Whiplash and a new Battle Armor version of Skeletor. In addition to some great new figures, we also got 3 more vehicles, with the Dragon Walker, Road Ripper and Roton to go along with a new robotic battle horse, Stridor. Mattel also finally released a base for the bad guys to hang out in with Snake Mountain. This was a perfect compliment to Castle Grayskull with a ton of playability.

Once again, the packaging for the newest wave of the Masters of the Universe line remained virtually identical to the previous waves of the years before. The packaging for the Masters of the Universe line focused on bright eye catching colors that grabbed your attention and launched your imagination. The Masters of the Universe logo sat at the top of the blister pack card, just above a red rock starburst explosion that seemed to jump out at you. The name of the character was positioned just above the bubble in big letters. As far as the card backs go, all wave three figures included additional wave three figures on the back and a beautifully illustrated action scene at the top of the card featuring the appropriate character.