#BRAVESTARR

[retrocgads]

UK 1987

#UK1987 #GO! MEDIA HOLDINGS #PROBE SOFTWARE #ACTION #LICENSED #C64 #SPECTRUM #AMSTRAD #BRAVESTARR

[1980sactionfigures]

Heroic Laser-Fire Backpack - BraveStarr (Mattel)

#bravestarr #mattel

[therobotmonster]

Guys I think should be in MOTU: Origins

My love of MOTU Origins is not very hidden, and they've hit tons of great points, but there's so much further to go. So, here's my rundown of what I'd want to see joint the MOTU Origins lineup.

Section 1: Give it the Sun-Man Treatment.

Blackstar

The proto-He-Man of yore, Blackstar as an IP is probably well within the price range for Mattel to sweep up to sprinkle into the line the same way Sun Man's universe was.

For advantages, it's VERY aesthetically compatible and has several strong character designs. It's no more obscure than Sun-Man, and I want hordes of those imp-demons, damnit.

BraveStarr

Again, a no-brainer. Find the character rights holders, get the rights. New Texas is out there in space, use it as an excuse to do MOTU:Origins versions of the New Adventures designs ("space travel" He-Man) and Rio-Blast. If they already own all the rights then them not having already done this is toyetic malpractice.

Advantages are obvious. BraveStarr rocks. You have a POC lead hero, Tex-Frickin'-Hex, and Thirty-Thirty, who would be well worth the extra tooling to make a deluxe figure of (you can always do an upgraded Stridor repaint). You would scatter them through waves to keep from overloading with the Space Cowboy thing, but def a winner.

Also, Rio-Blast. Rio-Blast, Yo.

Skeleton Warriors

It was never strong enough to stand on its own. Give Skeletor some friends. 'Nuff Said.

One-Off Guest Stars

This section is a little different, as these wouldn't be permanent integrations, but more fun crossover one-offs rather than being a whole theme. Characters pulled from other Mattel-owned lines of the past:

Mojo Ken and Thunderpunch Barb-E

Here's the thing. This line is dead stupid, and should remain that way. Give Ken two heads (one 'bad' Mojo head and one 80s toy Ken style one) give Barbie weirdly plausible MOTU gear, the joke alone is worth the parts reuse. Best if nestled in with some Princess of Power characters.

Lets give Captain Power a hand, folks.

Its that live action TV show that interacted with the vehicles that landed in the uncanny valley between family TV and advert-traintment that never quite works!

Captain Power and Lord Dread are pretty much the only ones you'd want to hit, maybe the Soaron Sky Sentry. And really, they're not that hard to do. Captain Power could easily be made with Roboto legs and upper arms, any number of gloved hands, a new chest armor and a new head.

Any newly tooled pieces would be useful in MOTU movie and new adventure characters.

The Construx Alien demands your respect.

I know it makes no sense, I don't care, it's my list. He's amazing and needs to be big and buff with a weird hand.

Major Matt Mason has nothing better to do.

This set's a stretch, as it would require a chunk of new tooling, but again, maybe worth it for the New Adventures and She-Ra applications, plus hey, Astronaut prequel Biff Bestman, Evelyn Powers, and Captain Marlena parts!

He-Man's space-man friend is a role that could still be filled.

Next Up... Crossover Potential.

#my druthers #mattel #he-man #masters of the universe origins #motu #major matt mason #skeleton warriors #captain power #barbie #ken #bravestarr #blackstar

[sandmandaddy69]

#bravestarr

[docgold13]

Profiles in Villainy 

Tex Hex

One of the first prospectors to land on the alien planet of New Texas, Tex Hex was overcome by greed when a large haul of the precious Kerium was discovered. Tex Hex became a bandit, collaborating with the nefarious Scuzz to enslave the native Prairie People.

Following a heist, Tex Hex died when his spacecraft crashed. Yet he was reawaken as an undead agent of the ancient demonic entity known as Stampede.  This entity feeds on chaos and he used Tex Hex to wage a war of lawlessness and discord all across the planet.

Based out of the Hexagon fortress in the heart of the Badlands, Tex Hex runs a gang of outlaws known as the Carrion Bunch.  

Marshal Bravestarr came to New Texas and, aided by The Shaman, has succeeded in foiling Tex Hex’s various schemes.  This has enraged Stampede to no end and Tex has worked desperately to eliminate Bravestarr.  Yet it has been to no avail as the Marshal has proven to strong and cunning and has managed to thwart both Tex Hex and Stampede at every turn.  

Actor Charlie Adler provided the voice for Tex Hex.  The villain first appeared in the second episode of BraveStarr, airing on September 15th, 1987.

#Profiles in Villainy #BraveStarr #Tex Hex #cut-out #paper art #Villains!

[vintage1976]

Bravestarr the movie 1988

#vintage toys #toys #mattel #filmation #bravestarr #1988 #80s #vintage

[forthegothicheroine]

On the one hand, the cartoon Bravestarr has the 1980s cartoon problem of trying to be progressive for the time and coming off really stereotypical in retrospect. On the other hand, I desire the hero carnally.

#bravestarr

[raurquiz]

#happybirthday #susanblu #actress #director #arcee #transformers    #themovie #animated #transmutate #beastwars    #jem #thesmurfs #bravestarr #pawpaws #TinyToonAdventures #ScoobyDoo #andtheGhoulSchool #ThreesCompany #KnightRider #Fridaythe13th #Part7 #TheNewBlood

#happybirthday #susanblu #actress #director #arcee #transformers #the movie #animated #transmutate #beast wars #jem #the smurfs #bravestarr #pawpaws #tiny toon adventures #scooby doo #andtheghoulschool #threes company #knight rider #friday the 13th #part 7 #thenewblood

[finalproblem]

Sherlockian Wednesday Watchalongs: The Lady Holmeses

This March we’re taking a journey through space, time, and gender stereotypes!

All Wednesday watchalong gatherings start at 8:30 pm US Eastern (aka New York) time. (Convert to your local time here.) And remember: there’s a time change in the US on March 12th!

Wednesday, March 1 The Adventures of Shirley Holmes (1996) The Case of the King of Hearts (Season 1, Episode 9) & The Case of King Arthur’s Alibi (Season 4, Episode 12)  

Wednesday, March 8 My Dearly Beloved Detective (1986)  

Wednesday, March 15 Miss Sherlock (2018) Episode 4: The Wakasugi Family Curse  

Wednesday, March 22 Enola Holmes (2020)  

Wednesday, March 29 Bravestarr: Sherlock Holmes in the 23rd Century (1988 TV 2-part episode)  

Here’s the deal: Like Sherlock Holmes? You’re welcome to join us in The Giant Chat of Sumatra’s #giantchat text channel to watch and discuss with us. Just find a copy of the episode or movie we’re watching, and come make some goofy internet friends.

Keep an eye on my #the giant chat of sumatra tag and the calendar for updates on future chat events.

#the giant chat of sumatra #sherlock #bbc sherlock #sherlock holmes #the adventures of shirley holmes #my dearly beloved detective #miss sherlock #enola holmes #bravestarr #watchalong #click the link above or visit #finalproblem.tumblr.com/chat #for the new giant chat invite link

[retrocgads]

UK 1987

#UK1987 #GO MEDIA HOLDINGS #CAPCOM #CANVAS SOFTWARE #PROBE SOFTWARE #ADVENTURESOFT #ACTION #ARCADE #LICENSED #ADVENTURE #C64 #SPECTRUM #AMSTRAD #ATARIst #MSX #IBM #LAZER TAG #SIDEARMS #BRAVESTARR #WIZARD WARZ #CAPTAIN AMERICAN IN THE DOOM TUBE OF DR. MEGALOMANN #TRANTOR THE LAST STORMTROOPER

[1980sactionfigures]

Fort Kerium - BraveStarr (Mattel)

#bravestarr #mattel

[vincentvega0721]

#bravestarr #saturday morning cartoons

[sandmandaddy69]

#comics #bravestarr

[docgold13]

Pity nobody ever wants to Reboot Bravestarr because the whole concept is awesome. Badass Native American Sheriff fighting a Zombie Prospecter outlaw with his Cyborg horse? Stuff practically writes itself & you wouldn't even need to go "Hollywood Progressive" for it. (Or maybe they would. Ugh.

one - I think a BraveStarr reboot would be awesome. There's nothing about space western I don't like.

two - I'm not wild about the term 'Hollywood progressive.' Shows and movies that make more of a concerted effort to include a broader diversity in their casts and creative teams are not necessarily politically progressive, but rather just making adjustments so that their products are more reflective of the real world.

While I consider myself and my attitudes to be very much politically progressive... I'm not about reducing real life people into political statements. That would be the ultimate in objectification and no better than standard fare bigotry.

#BraveStarr #ask docgold13 a question

[that-glitter-chick]

Surrogate/adoptive father figures, from 80s and 90s cartoons, is a level of comfort I crave.

#man at arms #motu #avatar the last airbender #uncle iroh #lynx-o #thundercats #Hudson #disney’s gargoyles #shaman #bravestarr #step father #I miss my grandfathers #my childhood #i love the 80s #i love the 90s #filmation #rankin bass #nickelodeon

[dragon-64]

#Tex Hex #BraveStarr #D64art