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Masters of the Universe: Action Figures, Customization and Masculinity
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: ACTION FIGURES, CUSTOMIZATION AND MASCULINITY Eric Sobel A Thesis Submitted to the Graduate College of Bowling Green State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS December 2018 Committee: Montana Miller, Advisor Esther Clinton Jeremy Wallach ii ABSTRACT Montana Miller, Advisor This thesis places action figures, as masculinely gendered playthings and rich intertexts, into a larger context that accounts for increased nostalgia and hyperacceleration. Employing an ethnographic approach, I turn my attention to the under-discussed adults who comprise the fandom. I examine ways that individuals interact with action figures creatively, divorced from children’s play, to produce subjective experiences, negotiate the inherently consumeristic nature of their fandom, and process the gender codes and social stigma associated with classic toylines. Toy customizers, for example, act as folk artists who value authenticity, but for many, mimicking mass-produced objects is a sign of one’s skill, as seen by those working in a style inspired by Masters of the Universe figures. However, while creativity is found in delicately manipulating familiar forms, the inherent toxic masculinity of the original action figures is explored to a degree that far exceeds that of the mass-produced toys of the 1980s. Collectors similarly complicate the use of action figures, as playfully created displays act as frames where fetishization is permissible. I argue that the fetishization of action figures is a stabilizing response to ever-changing trends, yet simultaneously operates within the complex web of intertexts of which action figures are invariably tied. To highlight the action figure’s evolving role in corporate hands, I examine retro-style Reaction figures as metacultural objects that evoke Star Wars figures of the late 1970s but, unlike Star Wars toys, discourage creativity, communicating through the familiar signs of pop culture to push the figure into a mental realm where official stories are narrowly interpreted. -
Die Pyramide Der Unsterblichkeit (Motu-Hspfolge 31, Script: H.G.Francis, Getippt V
Die Pyramide der Unsterblichkeit (MotU-HspFolge 31, Script: H.G.Francis, getippt v. M. Gall) [Titelmusik / Werkstatt] He-Man: Man-at-Arms, ich habe eine Idee. Man-at-Arms: Heraus damit, He-Man. Um was geht es. He-Man: Ich finde es an der Zeit, Skeletor einmal richtig auf den Arm zu nehmen. Man-at-Arms: (schmunzelnd) Du willst Skeletor zum Narren machen. Das hätte er allerdings verdient. Aber wie stellst du dir das vor? He-Man: (lacht auf) Ganz einfach, Waffenmeister: Bisher hat sich Skeletor auf alles gestürzt, was ihm wichtig erschien und was er glaubte gegen uns verwenden zu können. Einmal war es ein Buch, dann das Vermächtnis eines Magiers. Man-at-Arms: Ja, richtig … Und jetzt willst du ihm einen Köder hinwerfen, an dem er sich verschlucken soll. He-Man: Ja, genau das. In der Bibliothek habe ich ein Buch entdeckt – es heißt: „Die Pyramide der Unsterblichkeit“. Es ist ein dummes Buch. So eine Art Märchenbuch. Aber so geschrieben, als ginge es dabei um die pure Wahrheit. Man-at-Arms: (lachend) Skeletor wird glauben, dass er mit Hilfe des Buchs unsterblich werden kann. He-Man: Genau davon bin ich überzeugt. Er wird sich aufführen wie ein Narr. Und für uns gibt es was zu lachen. Man-at-Arms: (begeistert) Das wäre genau das Richtige für unser Fest, das morgen beginnen soll. (freudig nachdenklich) Aber wie gehen wir vor? He-Man: Pass auf! Das hab ich mir so vorgestellt … [gediegene Musik / Skeletor-Motiv] Erzähler: Skeletor, der Herr des Bösen, lag krank im Bett. Hordak, der Oberbefehlshaber der Horde, King-Hiss, der König der Schangenmenschen, Rattlor, Tung-Lashor, Kobra-Khan und Evil-Lyn waren bei ihm und versuchten ihm zu helfen. -
Creating a Character
This game is based on Mattel's Masters of the Universe. It would be nothing without the many people involved in creating the brand and everything connected to it. I've tried to acknowledge everyone that I know had a part but there's bound to be omissions. Thanks to everyone involved. A brand as large as this is not easy to wrap one's head around and while there's only one writer of this game most of the information here was originally collected by fans and shared on various websites, mailing lists and forums. I owe a great gratitude to all those people and I've tried to credit everyone but there might be people I've neglected to mention. I'd be happy to correct any mistakes, and change online aliases to the correct names if you wish. This is version 0.4 MOTU RPG created by Daniel Schenström Masters of the Universe Classics (MOTUC) entries in this game mostly written by Scott Neitlich and Danielle Gelehrter. Masters of the Universe created and expanded by: Roger Sweet, Mark Taylor, Ted Mayer, Tony Guerro, Donald F. Glut, Alfredo Alcala, Colin Bailey, Michael Halperin, Bruce Timm, Tim Kilpin, Lou Scheimer, Dave Capper, Alan Tyler, Ed Watts, Mark Jones, James McElroy, Mike McKittrick, William George, Dave Maurer, Jim Keifer, Dave Wolfram, Stephen Lee, Scott Neitlich, Val Staples, Emiliano Santalucia, Josh Van Pelt, James Eatock, Robert Lamb, David Wise, Paul Dini, Larry DiTillio, J. Michael Stracszynski, Rowby Goren, Warren Greenwood, Gary Cohn, George Caragonne, Ron Wilson, Evelyn Stein, Thanks to: he-man.org, The Power and Honor Foundation, Mattel, Patrick Fogarty, the He-man wiki, Illustrations by: Daniel Schenström Two images are extensions and baed off of Filmation animation background plates. -
Action Figures
Action Figures Star Wars (Kenner) (1977-1983) Power of the Force Complete Figures Imperial Dignitary Masters of the Universe (1982-1988) Wave 1 Complete Figures Battle Ram (Vehicle) Castle Grayskull (Playset) Accessories Man-At-Arms - Mini-comic (The Vengeance of Skeletor), Mace, Leg Armor Zodac - Mini-comic (The Vengeance of Skeletor or Slave City!) Beast Man - Whip, Spiked Arm Band, Spiked Arm Band Mer-Man - Mini-comic Teela - Snake Staff Wave 2 Accessories Trap Jaw - Mini-comic (The Menace of Trap Jaw!), Hook Arm, Rifle Arm Wave 3 Complete Figures Battle Armor He-Man Mekaneck (figure and accessories detailed below) Accessories Battle Armor Skeletor - Ram Staff Webstor - Grapple Hook with string Fisto - Sword Orko - Mini-comic (Slave City!), Magic Trick Whiplash - Mini-comic (The Secret Liquid of Life) Weapons Pack - Yellow Beast Man Chest Armor, Yellow Beast Man Arm Band, Gray Grayskull Shield, Gray Grayskull Sword Mekaneck - Club, Armor Wave 4 Complete Figures Dragon Blaster Skeletor (figure and accessories detailed below) Moss Man (figure and accessories detailed below) Battle Bones (Creature) Land Shark (Vehicle) Accessories Dragon Blaster Skeletor - Sword, Chest Armor, Chain, Padlock Hordak - Mini-comic (The Ruthless Leader's Revenge) Modulok - 1 Tail, Left Claw Leg Moss Man - Brown Mace Roboto - Mini-comic (The Battle for Roboto) Spikor - Mini-comic (Spikor Strikes) Fright Zone - Tree, Puppet, Door Thunder Punch He-Man - Shield Wave 5 Complete Figures Flying Fists He-Man Horde Trooper (figure and accessories detailed below) Snout -
Sydney Program Guide
3/20/2020 prtten04.networkten.com.au:7778/pls/DWHPROD/Program_Reports.Dsp_ONE_Guide?psStartDate=22-Mar-20&psEndDate=04-Apr… SYDNEY PROGRAM GUIDE Sunday 22nd March 2020 06:00 am Home Shopping (Rpt) Home Shopping 06:30 am Home Shopping (Rpt) Home Shopping 07:00 am Home Shopping (Rpt) Home Shopping 07:30 am Key Of David PG The Key of David, a religious program, covers important issues of today with a unique perspective. 08:00 am Star Trek: Voyager (Rpt) PG Workforce, Part 1 Mild Violence, Mature Themes The Voyager crew's memories are wiped by a society and made to work among their population. Starring: Kate Mulgrew, Jeri Ryan, Robert Beltran, Robert Picardo, Tim Russ, Roxann Dawson, Ethan Phillips, Robert Duncan McNeill, Garrett Wang Guest Starring: James Read, Robert Joy, Don Most, John Aniston 09:00 am Star Trek: Voyager (Rpt) PG Workforce, Part 2 Violence, Mature Themes Chakotay desperately tries to jog the memories of Janeway and the rest of the crew, but is it too late? Starring: Kate Mulgrew, Jeri Ryan, Robert Beltran, Robert Picardo, Tim Russ, Roxann Dawson, Ethan Phillips, Robert Duncan McNeill, Garrett Wang Guest Starring: James Read, Don Most, Robert Joy, Jay Harrington, John Aniston 10:00 am Shark Tank (Rpt) CC PG Has 24-year old Jade found a gap in the beauty market? Can a Queenland entrepreneur entice the Shark's into his invention? Can an online mattress business secure a half a million dollar investment? 11:00 am Escape Fishing With ET (Rpt) CC G Escape with Andrew Ettingshausen as he travels Australia and the Pacific, hunting out the most exciting species, the most interesting spots and the most fun mates to go fishing with. -
Sfi Welcomes the Livingston/Planthold Team!
SFI WELCOMES THE LIVINGSTON/PLANTHOLD TEAM! STARFLEET congratulates Mandi Livingston and her team for winning the 2004 Election for Commander, STARFLEET, and gives a warm welcome to our new Executive Committee and 126 staff members! DEC 2004/ Left: Sunnie Planthold, our new Vice JAN 2005 Commander, and our new Chief of Operations, Commodore Jack “Towaway” Eaton, at Vulkon in Orlando, Florida - where they receive the good news via cell phone! (In this photo, she knows, but he doesn’t - yet!) Photo submitted by Ralph Planthold Additional Vulkon photos on p. 28 TWO SETS OF NEWLYWEDS: JOAN & RICARDO BRUCKMAN... Last issue, we had one beautiful STARFLEET wedding... and this time, we have TWO to celebrate! Right: The happy couple, Joan and Ricardo Bruckman of the USS Hathor , pause for a group photo with too many STARFLEET members to name here (including members of the CQ team)! Photo submitted by Wade Olsen ...AND WENDY & JON LANE! Left: On September 5, Jon Lane and Wendy Stanford became married on a large green lawn situated along the edge of the beautiful and scenic bay at the Newport Dunes Resort. The audience included friends from the USS Angeles and STARFLEET members from both coasts. Photo submitted by Gary Sandridge Additional wedding photos on back cover USPS 017-671 112626 112626 STARFLEET Communiqué Jimmy Doohan’s Last Convention............3 Volume I, No. 126 Hollywood Entertainment Museum.........5 Inspired To Make A Difference..................6 Published by: Colorado SFI Member Goes Bald............6 STARFLEET, The International “Trekkies 2” Review.................................6 Star Trek Fan Association, Inc. Tuvok Does Astronomy............................7 3212 Mark Circle Jon Lane Gets Married............................7 Independence, MO 64055 From The Center Seat............................8 George “Sulu” Takei and USS Angeles CO Janice Willcocks. -
Sydney Program Guide
Firefox http://prtten04.networkten.com.au:7778/pls/DWHPROD/Program_Repor... SYDNEY PROGRAM GUIDE Sunday 28th February 2021 06:00 am Home Shopping (Rpt) Home Shopping 06:30 am Home Shopping (Rpt) Home Shopping 07:00 am Home Shopping (Rpt) Home Shopping 07:30 am Key Of David PG The Key of David, a religious program, covers important issues of today with a unique perspective. 08:00 am Bondi Rescue (Rpt) CC PG WS In the most dramatic rescue yet, Bondi's finest are put to the ultimate test when they must bring a young man back from the dead. Don't miss a second as the lifeguards do what they can to save Ryan. 08:30 am Star Trek: Voyager (Rpt) PG Once Upon A Time When the Delta Flyer crashes, seriously injuring Ensign Wildman, Voyager is blocked from getting to their ship by ion storms. Neelix is called upon to take care of Ensign Wildman's daughter, Naomi. Starring: Kate Mulgrew, Ethan Phillips, Jeri Ryan, Tim Russ, Robert Duncan McNeill, Garrett Wang, Robert Beltran, Robert Picardo, Roxann Dawson Guest Starring: Wallace Langham 09:30 am One Strange Rock (Rpt) CC PG Awakening Of all life on Earth, we're the only ones with the smarts to leave our planet. How did Earth make us so intelligent? 10:30 am Escape Fishing With ET (Rpt) CC Escape with former Rugby League Legend "ET" Andrew Ettingshausen as he travels Australia and the Pacific, hunting out all types of species of fish, while sharing his knowledge on how to catch them. 11:00 am Scorpion (Rpt) CC PG Going South Violence, A tech billionaire hires the team to rescue his kidnapped daughter. -
Completeandleft
MEN WOMEN 1. JA Jason Aldean=American singer=188,534=33 Julia Alexandratou=Model, singer and actress=129,945=69 Jin Akanishi=Singer-songwriter, actor, voice actor, Julie Anne+San+Jose=Filipino actress and radio host=31,926=197 singer=67,087=129 John Abraham=Film actor=118,346=54 Julie Andrews=Actress, singer, author=55,954=162 Jensen Ackles=American actor=453,578=10 Julie Adams=American actress=54,598=166 Jonas Armstrong=Irish, Actor=20,732=288 Jenny Agutter=British film and television actress=72,810=122 COMPLETEandLEFT Jessica Alba=actress=893,599=3 JA,Jack Anderson Jaimie Alexander=Actress=59,371=151 JA,James Agee June Allyson=Actress=28,006=290 JA,James Arness Jennifer Aniston=American actress=1,005,243=2 JA,Jane Austen Julia Ann=American pornographic actress=47,874=184 JA,Jean Arthur Judy Ann+Santos=Filipino, Actress=39,619=212 JA,Jennifer Aniston Jean Arthur=Actress=45,356=192 JA,Jessica Alba JA,Joan Van Ark Jane Asher=Actress, author=53,663=168 …….. JA,Joan of Arc José González JA,John Adams Janelle Monáe JA,John Amos Joseph Arthur JA,John Astin James Arthur JA,John James Audubon Jann Arden JA,John Quincy Adams Jessica Andrews JA,Jon Anderson John Anderson JA,Julie Andrews Jefferson Airplane JA,June Allyson Jane's Addiction Jacob ,Abbott ,Author ,Franconia Stories Jim ,Abbott ,Baseball ,One-handed MLB pitcher John ,Abbott ,Actor ,The Woman in White John ,Abbott ,Head of State ,Prime Minister of Canada, 1891-93 James ,Abdnor ,Politician ,US Senator from South Dakota, 1981-87 John ,Abizaid ,Military ,C-in-C, US Central Command, 2003- -
Christmas Letter 2003
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2003-2004 Dear Friends and Family: Another year of wonderful experiences for our family passed by too quickly in 2003! It is, of course, of great note that our house construction is still in transition, with grand hopes that it will be complete in 2004. It really really is in the final stages. We had some amazing travels in 2003; kicked off by a family trip to Washington in March so that Joe could receive a national award, the Ernest Lynton Award for Faculty Public Service at the American Association for Higher Education meeting. We had dinner with Mrs. Lynton and members of the sponsoring organization, the New England Resource Center for Higher Education at the University of Massachusetts. We had a chance to tour DC with the kids too, and the whole family was able to join with Dad when he got the award. They even sat through Joe’s short speech! All winter and spring, Joseph prepared for his first communion, which we celebrated in June; Joseph's godfather, Nick Lomako, along with Kathy Lomako, brought Grandma Anne from Detroit, and joined Aunt Sandy and cousin Tim with the family at the Anchor Bar for wings and then a Bisons's game in the evening. The non traditional celebration topped off the ceremony at St. Joe's church. Dad enjoyed being Joseph’s communion class teacher as he was for Claire. Over the past year, Joseph and Carol have continued their efforts at Tae Kwon Do, Joseph has achieved the level of red belt, that is just a few steps from black belt, which he may reach in 2004. -
Australian Bryological Newsletter
Number 61 October 2012 IN THIS ISSUE 2 ‘Excellent, now I can concentrate on the liverworts.’ — A testimony to the work of John Braggins .............................................................................................. Rod Seppelt and others 8 Beyond bryology ....................................................................................................... David Meagher 9 Report on the XIth Australian Bryological Workshop ............................... Sapphire McMullan-Fisher 13 Niphotrichum elongatum (Frisvoll) Bednarek-Ochyra & Ochyra (Grimmiaceae) new to New Zealand and the Southern Hemisphere ......................... Bill Malcolm and Jim Shevock 15 Australian Mosses Online ...................................................................................... Patrick McCarthy 16 Bryologists and bryophytes at the 2012 ASBS Perth Conference ..... Alison Downing and Elizabeth Brown 19 What’s that green stuff? ............................................................................................ David Meagher Australia – New Zealand – Indonesia – Timor-Leste – Papua Niugini – Nouvelle Calédonie – Solomon Islands – Vanuatu Australasian Bryological Newsletter 61 ‘Excellent, now I can concentrate on the liverworts.’ — A testimony to the work of John Braggins Rod Seppelt and others Once upon a time in the land of the long clouds, something stirred beneath the ferns at the bottom of the garden. It was a dark and chilly night — as it always is in the good stories — on the 9th of August, 1944, when young John rattled the cage. So began the career of another highly respected New Zealand biologist, one who projects a long and diverse legacy which, I am happy to say, continues despite the bureaucratic pressures from those who apparently know better. One of the reasons I admire John as a botanist is because he is extremely skilful at something that I (and others, as we have heard) regard as very important — he can tell one plant from another, and tell you what their names are. -
Estimate: £30 - 50 * Estimate: £30 - 50 *
ALL PURCHASERS0.2 PLEASE NOTE - All lots must be collected within 3 days of the sale. For goods left on our premises - whether paid for or not - for more than 5 days after the date of the sale, Beeston Auction House reserves the right to charge storage fees as outlined in our Buyers T's & C's. All items will be sold under the Auctioneers Margin Scheme unless otherwise indicated. Please note that imperfections are not indicated in this catalogue. The terms, 'bronze', 'silver' and 'gold' may refer to the grades in which medals, badges etc., were awarded and not to their composition. Where we are unsure of age or authenticity the word "style" has been used in the description. It is the customers responsibility to read descriptions thoroughly and satisfy themselves before bidding. Items can not be removed from the premises until full payment has been received. 1 A new, boxed and sealed 1990, Buckingham 8 A collection of 19 Britains pre war British Toys, TCR Track Lock; Alain Prost Super Infantry lead soldiers and assorted accessories. Course #3611-3. Box contains: 13ft of track, 1 Figures in differing play worn conditions and Ferrari Testarossa, 1 Porsche 959, 2 hand positions to include: sitting gunners, marching controllers, 1 transformer (incorporating plug) with slung rifles and loose arm with rifles. Other and 1 lap counter. Cellophane has tear to accessories include bunker, tents and height bottom right corner front and back. finder. Estimate: £30 - 50 * Estimate: £30 - 50 * 2 A new, boxed and sealed 1990, Buckingham 9 A collection of 12 Britains pre war lead soldiers Toys, TCR Track Lock; Super Challenge # together with a sentry box. -
By James Kerr Edition 2, Last Revised: 2015-06-10
By James Kerr Edition 2, Last Revised: 2015-06-10 Disclaimer This game shall never be sold nor resold. It is in no way sponsored nor endorsed by Key People Matel, nor any of its affi liates. The content This game thanks Kevin O’Brien, whose of this booklet are for the exclusive use youthful enthusiasm for the material inspired of fun-good-times, and should not be this project. sold, rented, nor used for any commercial enterprise in any way, shape, or form. This game is created by a Masters of the Universe fan, for fans themselves. It is not meant to step on Matel’s or anyone else’s toes, but designed to respect their creations. ‘He-Man’ and ‘Masters of the Universe’ are registered trademarks of Matel, and Filmation, and I’m sure there are a lot of other fi ngers in the He-Man pie, too, none of which are mine. 80s Toybox RPG by James Kerr Introduction In 1987 James Kerr placed a peanut butter 80’s Toy Box RPG rules upon which this game sandwich in his parent´s VCR and was is based are structured to appeal to the transported to a magical world where he toy collecting nature of its subject matter. was taught by long-dead druids the secrets You begin by deciding what kind of a child of dice rolling, community, and dungeon you are, then rotating through segments mastership. Returning to this world he has that represent both moving around your been playing roleplaying games most of childhood house playing action fi gures and a his adult life, and hasn’t been able to resist cartoon episode between commercials.