Back in 1987, former mayor, Tom Bradley was excited by the Masters of the Universe Power Tour stop in Los Angeles, that he decreed April 28^th as MOTU Day. In celebration of the anniversary, Mattel is unveiling the Masters of the Universe Origins playset inspired by the Snake Mountain lair in the Dark Hemisphere of Eternia. It was created as an homage to the ’80s, but with a bigger and better, more modern design.

The playset has an SRP of $79.99 and will be available for presale starting today at MattelCreations, Amazon, BigBadToyStore and EntertainmentEarth.

In front, a huge snake with animation styling dominates the top with multiple points of articulation and a hinge jaw that can pick up Origins figures or knock them off the upper platform. Stairs and walkways have been widened to accommodate Origins figures, with additional foot pegs added for easier placement. A detachable bridge is included as a single piece to link both sides of the mountain when open and soft-plastic shackles are placed with easy grip on unfortunate prisoners.

Once inside, extensive features include a trap door, removable dungeon with two different placement options, Skeletor throne, “acid pool” and escape tunnel. To get to the throne, figures must survive the trap door, bypass the rotating wolf head and the intimidating, removable spider. If caught, they may end up in the prison or worse, the acid pool where added pegs allow for modular placement of figures or creatures. Escape through the full tunnel with soft plastic vine coverings, but beware – Skeletor’s henchmen can gear up with additional weapons rack and accessories.