Mattel's Lack Of Faith In Star Wars Was Disturbing So while fans that grew up in the 1980s are hoping to see their own kids grow up with the Masters of the Universe too, let’s take a look at 25 things you may not know about the greatest toyline in the universe.
David Goyer is on board as a writer and could take up the reigns as a director too. The franchise is set to be rebooted again in 2019 with a live-action remake, although they don’t have a director or an actor to fill the shoes of the titular He-Man. The varied characters and toys were based on swords, sorcery and science fiction and were every bit as imaginative, but most importantly were an absolute joy for any kid to play with. On television there was Transformers, G.I Joe, The A-Team, Thundercats, and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, all with toylines that continue to break sales records or still sought after 30 years later.įor many fans though, the biggest and most captivating of these was He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.
In cinema the Star Wars franchise was bigger than ever, we had Back to the Future, Indiana Jones, and The Ghostbusters. Some of the most iconic and memorable franchises in the world were at their peak during this decade. It was awesome being a kid growing up in the 1980s.
