Dark Horse has announced that this November toy collectors and fans of He-Man and She-Ra are going to get a special treat with the upcoming book The Toys of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. The book is over 700 pages and is a massive hardcover about the history of the toys that made the 1980’s.
Here’s the synopsis from Dark Horse:
In the 1980s, the Masters of the Universe toy lines shook the world of children’s entertainment to its foundations. Now, YouTube influencer “Pixel Dan” Eardley and He-Man historian Val Staples have worked with fans worldwide to cultivate this incredible volume that contains in-depth overviews of every item in several complete toy lines, including: 1982’s Masters of the Universe, 1985’s Princess of Power, 1989’s He-Man, 2002’s Masters of the Universe relaunch, and 2008’s Masters of the Universe Classics!Featuring expertly-researched documentation of the toys’ development and unique variants, each entry also includes photographic reference of the heroic figures and playsets from decades of development. This phenomenal tome also features never-before-seen interviews and designer commentary from the toys’ creators, offering keen insights into the genesis of a product that inspired millions of young imaginations.With over 700 pages of lovingly assembled content, this compendium is the perfect addition to any Masters of the Universe fan’s collection. By the power of Grayskull, you have the power!
The Toys of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe comes to bookstores November 25, 2020,but is available for preorder now. It’s planned for retail at $59.99.
