Best of He Man and Masters of the Universe (1983)

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Product Summary
Publisher: Brentwood
Format: DVD
UPC: 00787364630295
Buy.com Sku: 40714729
Item#: V243VY
Category Keywords: 1980s  Action  Adventure  Animated Characters  Animated Worlds  Cartoons  Classic  Classic Television  Fantasy  Fantasy Worlds  Good Vs. Evil  Heroes  Magic  Recommended  Science-Fiction  Series  Superheroes  Television Shows  Television/TV Series  Toys 
Rating: NR
 
10 Episode Collector's Edition.
 
 
Features: DVD, Pan and Scan (TV Format), Aspect Ratio 1.33.1
 
Excitement and adventure await in the mystical land of Eternia! Join He-Man and the Masters of the Universe as they battle against Skeletor and his crew of dastardly villains in the greatest adventures ever told!

This 2 DVD set features the 10 best episodes, as chosen by fans from the series' two seasons, which have been fully restored for exceptional quality. The most powerful cartoon in the universe lives on in this incredible Collector's Edition!

Includes the episodes Evilseed, Quest for He-Man, Prince Adam No More, Diamond Ray of Disappearance, Teela's Quest, Into the Abyss, Teela's Triumph, To Save Skeletor, The Problem with Power, and Origin of the Sorceress!
 
"...adventuresome, sophisticated, and amusing...genuinely good. It's a must have for fans..."  Chris Wood, Toon Zone
"...supremely bizarre animation...[that] works because of the limitless imagination the writers infuse into the shows."  David Johnson, DVD Verdict
"...entertaining fantasy that communicates good values without being overly preachy."  Matthew Ratzloff, DVD Talk

 


Editor's Note

Though it only aired for two seasons, the classic 1980s cartoon series HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE remains a nostalgic favorite of anyone who grew up in the Reagan era. Originally created to sell a line of action figures, the syndicated series transcended its toy tie-in roots with imaginative storytelling; well-defined characters; vibrant, hand-drawn animation; and an adroit blend of action, fantasy, and science fiction.

The series follows the mythical adventures of a mild-mannered royal whose magic sword transforms him into a loinclothed, Prince Valiant-coiffed muscleman known as He-Man, the most powerful being in the universe. Together with a loyal band of followers that includes his pet tiger Cringer, man-at-arms Duncan, beautiful captain-of-the-guards Teela, the cloaked floating magician Orko, and his winged mentor Sorceress, He-Man fights to protect the magically-powered Castle Greyskull from the evil clutches of his skull-faced nemesis Skeletor, who presides over his own army of supervillains. This collection chronicles He-Man and Skeletor's epic battles with 10 episodes chosen by fans as the two seasons' best.

 

Features
Full Screen Presentation
Two brand-new documentary featurettes
Trivia and "fun facts" about the creation of the cartoon
Two 4'' X 6'' exclusive He-Man art cards, by Bruce Timm and Adam Hughes
 
Technical Info

Release Information
Studio: Brentwood
Release Date: 7/12/2005
Original Release Date: 1983
Catalog ID: 46302-9
UPC: 00787364630295
Number of Discs: 2

Audio & Video
Original Language: English
Available Audio Tracks: English
Video: Color

Aspect Ratio
Standard  1.33:1 [4:3]

 
Cast & Crew
Alan Oppenheimer - Voice Of
Bob Crawford, et. al. - Editor
Donald F. Glut, et. al. - Writer
George DiCenzo - Voice Of
Gwen Wetzler, et. al. - Director
Haim Saban, et. al. - Original Music By
John Erwin - Voice Of
Linda Gary - Voice Of
Lou Scheimer - Executive Producer
Norm Prescott - Producer
R.W. Pope - Cinematographer

 
Professional Reviews
Animated Views 9 of 10
He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe is probably one of the many landmark cartoons from the early 80s. It certainly is one of the most remembered cartoon shows along with its sister show She-Ra: Princess Of Power. The show, about a strong hero from the far-off planet of Eternia became a hit as soon as it came out in 1983. It was produced by the up-and-coming animation studio Filmation in association with toy-maker Mattel who had come up with the toys to go along with the show...The writing on He-Man was never consistent, and some writers were certainly better than others. The plots were rather basic in format, but every once in a while a great story would appear. There was also the added challenge of writing a fantasy show that also had to promote toy sales for Mattel...I have never been a die-hard fan of the show, but I was excited about watching it again and seeing something that had an effect on me as a kid. It brought back fond memories of playing with plastic swords in my backyard and with Battle Cat in my neighbor's house. He-Man may not have been a deeply profound show, but it was a show with a lot of action, adventure and great morals for kids. This is also an excellent opportunity for a new generation of fans to experience this story in its original format (forget the most recent version). - Randall Cyrenne
 
  
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