As the toy series progressed, more new molds were created and integrated into the toy line, but both body parts and accessories were often used multiple times for different figures. The action figures' parts were subsequently mixed-and-matched in different colors for new figures. The early series action figures consisted of only two differently molded chests, one pair of shorts, and three sets of arms and legs. Over the years, more action features were introduced with new figure releases, such as Ram Man's battering ram feature and Kobra Khan's water spraying feature. As the figure was twisted at the waist it would, with the help of a spring, allow the figure to spin back with a “punch”. Many of them also have an action feature, the “battle-action waist”. The majority of the action figures have articulation in the neck, shoulders, hips and waist. The standard action figures are 5½ inches tall and are, with a few exceptions, made of hard rubber and plastic. Certain figures, such as the 12 inch Megator and Tytus, were produced in Italy and distributed in Europe only. All figures, beasts, vehicles and play sets were available in the United States, with a few exceptions. Released alongside the action figures were also many vehicles, creatures, play sets, and a number of accessory packs. In some cases, certain figures were packed and sold together as a gift set or versus set. The back of the card backer had pictures and names of other Masters of the Universe figures available at the time. Many of them also came with removable plastic armor. Each figure came with a mini-comic as well as one or more accessories, such as weapons, staffs, and shields. The action figures were in most cases sold separately and packed individually with a transparent, plastic clam-shell on a cardboard backer. The franchise has since generated a variety of products including, but not limited to, six lines of action figures, four animated TV-series, one feature live-action film, as well as several comic series. Masters of the Universe, often referred to as “He-Man” or abbreviated “MOTU”, is a toy series created by the American toy manufacturing company Mattel in early 1981.
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