{"id":22159,"date":"2012-12-18T11:01:01","date_gmt":"2012-12-18T17:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.itsalltrue.net\/?p=22159"},"modified":"2012-12-18T23:41:54","modified_gmt":"2012-12-19T05:41:54","slug":"vault-review-motu-classics-eternos-palace-king-randor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itsalltrue.net\/?p=22159","title":{"rendered":"Vault Review: MOTU Classics
Eternos Palace King Randor"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>We\u2019re trying to wrap up our November Matty reviews before the end of the year.\u00a0 Today I\u2019m going to take a look at a figure I really didn\u2019t think we’d get, but I\u2019m glad he did: Eternos Palace King Randor.\u00a0 He\u2019s a figure that may just replace the original Classics\u2019 Randor on my shelves.<\/p>\n

I was one of those kids that liked my figures to look accurate to the source material I was familiar with.\u00a0 Even though I never owned a King Randor from the original line, I always felt the figure looked wrong.\u00a0 The Filmation cartoon was my source for MOTU, and Randor didn\u2019t wear armor.<\/p>\n

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My standards have loosened over time.\u00a0 Even though I still like getting figures with accurate looks, I definitely have no issues also getting cool looking figures.\u00a0 So I was happy with original Classics Randor and didn\u2019t much else from the line.\u00a0 But Mattel\u2019s miraculous acquisition of the Filmation rights allowed me the true Randor that I\u2019d been waiting decades for.<\/p>\n

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Randor\u2019s sculpt is incredibly simple, but still perfect.\u00a0 His overcoat with the poofy sleeves, maroon skirted tunic, and slipper-like elf shoes makes the figure look like he stepped right out of the cartoon.\u00a0 I especially like the soft plastic coat and could easily see an Eternian peasant wearing it.\u00a0 (Yes, I want a peasant army builder 2-pack!)<\/p>\n

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Palace Randor shares the same headsculpt as Battle Armor Randor, but the coloring is different.\u00a0 They used much lighter colors on Palace Randor, making his crown yellow-gold instead of metallic gold.\u00a0 His hair and beard are also a lighter shade of brown.<\/p>\n

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The yellow-gold coloring is repeated on his necklace, belt, and bracelets, giving the figure a nice contrast to the darker maroon of his tunic.\u00a0 At the same time, his deep blue overcoat and shoes are contrasted with his vibrant orange leggings.\u00a0 You\u2019d think that last bit would clash, but I think it works really nice together and keeps the figure from looking like a sea of red.\u00a0 The coloring also adds the finishing touches to his Filmation sculpt.\u00a0 Continue to page2…<\/a><\/p>\n

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Normally we all know what a MOTU figure\u2019s articulation is going to be like, but unfortunately Randor is a bit different.\u00a0 He still has some of the basics.\u00a0 His head is ball jointed.\u00a0 The abs, elbows, and knees, and ankles are hinged.\u00a0 His wrists and waist are swivel cuts, while his shoulders are swivel hinges.\u00a0 I\u2019m pretty sure his hips are also the normal swivel hinges, but his skirt prevents them from moving much.\u00a0 Randor\u2019s new poofy sleeves also have no bicep joint, and his shins have no swivel.\u00a0 On their own it might not be a big deal, but together it feels like the figure is very limited.<\/p>\n

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Randor technically comes with three accessories.\u00a0 First is a yellow-gold coloring of the same spear that came with original Classics Randor.\u00a0 Nothing too new, but it does look more realistic.<\/p>\n

Randor\u2019s second accessory is his necklace.\u00a0 This is an OK piece, but I really wish it had been done entirely in plastic instead of having that little rope.\u00a0 Mine\u2019s always getting twisted and jammed in his head joint when I pose the figure.\u00a0 That little bauble on front is also always turning around too.<\/p>\n

Lastly is my favorite accessory, his goblet of wine.\u00a0 This cup was chromed with gold and has a nice design patterned around the outside.\u00a0 What makes it awesome is the bit of dark colored liquid sculpted inside.\u00a0 This is a great accessory for any of the figures, but now my Randor can stop worrying about his son as he sips his troubles away.<\/p>\n

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Although Eternos Palace Randor definitely has some issues with his articulation, I still love this figure.\u00a0 I\u2019ve been waiting decades for an accurate portrayal of this character, and this one works perfectly on the shelf with the other members of the royal family.\u00a0 Now we just need a Battle Armor Marlena to keep the other Randor company.<\/p>\n

-Vault<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re trying to wrap up our November Matty reviews before the end of the year.\u00a0 Today I\u2019m going to take a look at a figure I really didn\u2019t think we’d get, but I\u2019m glad he did: Eternos Palace King Randor.\u00a0 He\u2019s a figure that may just replace the original Classics\u2019 Randor on my shelves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":22160,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[7,34,10],"tags":[334,1812,78,299,20,29,2558],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.itsalltrue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/franTN.jpg?fit=50%2C50&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pObc6-5Lp","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":3076,"url":"https:\/\/www.itsalltrue.net\/?p=3076","url_meta":{"origin":22159,"position":0},"title":"MOTUClassics.Com: King Randor Review","date":"December 24, 2009","format":false,"excerpt":"While it's been a frenzy-filled ride of frustration and fun in 2009 for MOTU Collectors, the Classics line has to be the best thing that's happened to He-Man fans since well, ever. 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