Beast Man – 1982 MOTU Mattel
| Toyline: | Masters of the Universe |
|---|---|
| Year Released: | 1982 |
| Manufacturer: | Mattel |
| Series: | One |
| Rarity Level: | Common |
| Variant Name: | No white dots in eyes, long strap harness |
| Accessories: | Black Whip, Chest Armor, Arm Bands, Mini-Comic |
Current Listings
| Type | Avg $ | Cheapest | # Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loose | $36.23 | $6.00 | 20 |
| MOC | $307.14 | $24.99 | 7 |
📈 Recent eBay Sales
| ITEM TITLE | SOLD PRICE | CONDITION | VIEW |
|---|---|---|---|
| $147.00 | New | View ↗ | |
| $28.00 | Used | View ↗ | |
| $15.99 | Used | View ↗ | |
| $275.00 | New | View ↗ | |
| $39.25 | Used | View ↗ |
Figure Lore & Legacy
One of Skeletor’s most iconic henchmen, Beast Man roared into the original 1982 Masters of the Universe launch lineup with primal force and feral flair. Often portrayed as the brute muscle of Skeletor’s forces, his bright colors and fearsome snarl made him a visual standout. The earliest Taiwan-made versions—featuring a soft, hollow head with celeste blue facial highlights and a mustard belt—became instantly recognizable staples of the MOTU aesthetic. His wild mane, fierce demeanor, and whip accessory captured the untamed chaos he brought to Eternia’s battlefields.
Did You Know?
The Taiwan soft-head Beast Man is one of the purest early-production variants in MOTU history. Look for his bright white face paint, celeste blue highlights, and unique orange/mustard/celeste color scheme. His armor and whip were shared molds used across other figures in the line, but the bold facial paint and color contrasts made him uniquely “first-wave.” Beast Man was only ever issued on 8-back cards in this early form—never reissued in this paint style, making complete MOC examples a true collector gem.
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