Although I was never a fan of Masters of the Universe Versus the Snake Men, I have to admit that this 2 pack is really well thought out and it is very cool!

The back of the box has bios for both, pretty cheesy, I have really given up on this made up story that strays from the cartoon. I’ll say it again, for people who grew up with He-Man and for new fans; the bios should be history of the character, not a weak story that retells everything that people know. But, the bastard who did damage the storyline has been removed, so as long as the figures are nice, then I guess that is all that counts.

Featuring Snake Armor He-Man complete with grabber and Power Sword, he is sculpted well, except they probably could have filled in his belly button to give the look of silver armor a more solid feel over painting half of the torso. To make up for that, you get a great sculpt all throughout the figure and a head that gives a good 200X feel.

King Hssss is really exceptional, his face sculpt is just awesome, a creepy snake-like/human appearance. His feet stand out the most—yeah, his feet of all things! They are all pointy and he is wearing sandals, the detail is really cool if anything and done well. The rest is pretty common, but it is nice. The upper body is removable and the snake body that comes with the original King Hssss is attachable. I don’t have that anymore, so I can’t show you. Included are a snake staff and a shield.

What I like the most is that the package is made so well that I was able to put the figures back in after taking the photos because I think it is a set that looks best packaged. Granted that Rokkon and Stonedar were a nice 2 pack; the Horde troopers were ok, just the same figure, the snake men 2 pack was so-so and the palace guards were the same; this 2 pack is probably perfect; so Mattel, nice job on this one. This month really makes up for Lizard Man in Jan.

It is now time to rob Miss M blind and steal her idea of having the figures tell a story—just my way.

The heroic warriors have gathered for one last round of crap with the snakes. Man-At-Arms has to be turned into a snake and be evil, and Orko has to cast the spell of separation!!!

Man-At-Arms: I don’t know about this He-Man, I really don’t want to be turned into a snake again, but if I have to die because someone at Mattel doesn’t like me, then so be it—but, I did bring with my “Kill Your Ass Cannon” so maybe this time I can change things for the better?

He-Man: Well Duncan my old friend…

Man-At-Arms: This is 200X, we aren’t old friends; you are just a kid, the same age as Teela, wrong storyline…

He-Man: Oh, right, anyhow, we’ll take the snakes out for sure, we have Orko with us!

Man-At-Arms: HA, HA, HA!!! You’re kidding right?

Orko: Hey, I’m right here, what the hell, so I’ve screwed up 99.9 percent of the time, but I’m comic relief, what do you expect?

Kobra Khan: I’m…not a snake man, I came out first…

Rattlor: Shut it greenie, we don’t care.

Kobra Khan: Says the long-necked giraffe with the bead in his tail…

King Hssss: Enough! The both of you are getting to me. I have to walk into Castle Grayskull without a fight and kill the kind, gentle Sorceress (who is hot by the way) and take it over in 5 minutes where it took over 100 episodes from the 80’s for Skeletor to get near the Jaw Bridge.

He-Man: Stop there snake face, you aren’t…

King Hsss: Hold on, Snake Face is one of my minions, I am King Hssss, don’t mistake me for that ugly bastard.

He-Man: Oh, sorry, yeah, you’re right, I shouldn’t just come up with trash talk without knowing what I’m talking about…anyhow, stop where you are, I have Orko with me; he will now prepare the spell of separation and turn you into slop!!! Because…even though I am the most powerful man in the universe, I still can’t win against you…I wonder why?

Orko: Here I go; I am going to be a hero!!!

King Hssss: You’re kidding right? Khan, Ratt, take care of the runt!

Orko: OH SHIT!!! I DIDN’T SIGN UP FOR THIS! I’M OUTTA HERE!!!

Ninjor: I think we are missing a scene, I know I just cut Rattlor’s head off, but we didn’t get an entrance…oh well…

Evil-Lyn: we are just getting to the best part Ninjor, we don’t need an entrance; I owe Kobra Khan for what he did to me and slitting his throat is the best way to go…oh look, his little pet is playing with Rattlor’s head!

Ninjor: I like the win though, nothing like a violent scene where we get to kill worthless characters—we are the best after all right?

Evil-Lyn: Nothing but the best for Skeletor.

King Hssss: I could have sworn I raided Snake Mountain and turned you all to stone or dragged you to the depths…weird, what’s going on here?

Skeletor: I’m not a pussy snake boy, I was once the King of Castle Grayskull, had Teela in my clutches, carried a half of the Power Sword and the list goes on and on…you just crawled out of a toilet and made the story more complicated…just to sell some fucking toys; the problem is, all of you are the same kind of thing…snakes; whereas, my group comes from different and interesting walks of life.

He-Man: I try not to discriminate, but you know, it’s hard, I’m the perfect blonde haired, blue eyed, muscle guy, so I should have those that are just as beautiful around me.

Skeletor: We all have the same muscle mass as you; we are built on the same torso.

He-Man: That’s beside the point.

King Hssss: Were we going to fight this out or something?

He-Man: Well, it was determined that I can’t win against you; Man-At-Arms feels that he owes you, so enjoy!

Man-At-Arms: A scene is missing, but this feels so good!

Skeletor: We have a word bubble, we should say that first, then make our own comments.

Man-At-Arms: Oh, right…

Skeletor and Man-At-Arms: FUCK YOU HSSSS!!!

Skeletor: It feels good to stab my problems away…I really like this sword!

Man-At-Arms: Did you see that! His head exploded!!! I think I did the spell of separation; I separated his head from his body!!! Shit! And as for this ring of snakes, I’m sure I can turn it into ash or let the Sorceress do it, she can do anything you know.

Skeletor: Her name was The Goddess back in my day, but I will admit, in your time…200X you call it, she is hot!!! Better than Teela!

Man-At-Arms: That’s my daughter you’re talking about bone face, and she’s 16 so don’t get any ideas!

Skeletor: Hey Man-Tech arms, we just worked together to kill the thorn in our sides, let’s enjoy the moment.

Man-At-Arms: …man-tech…? Yeah, right, let’s enjoy the moment…You know, rumor has it that Fisto did the nasty with the Sorceress…

Skeletor: Is that so? Want me to kill him for you?

Man-At-Arms: Normally I would, but he is supposed to be my brother, so no.

Skeletor: You got it…I’ll kill him right away. 200X Sorceress is too hot not to be mine…

A great selection for the month of Feb, the three figures are really cool and perfect for the collection. Ninjor is a masterpiece, I give a lot of credit for his design, nice job—this group more than makes up for Lizard Man.

As for the Snake Armor He-Man and King Hssss 2 pack:

GRADE: A (Just a standard high grade, they are really well done, but not to the heights of Ninjor).

Until next month…

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