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Three of them new for '85. The New Battle Armour Skeletor; Kobra Khan and Clawful. All offer exciting working features. Most stand 5½in tall. \n1. figure; mid blue and purple vinyl moulded to represent a muscular man with skeleton face and webbed feet; black `fur' pants. 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Masters of the Universe is a boy's fantasy\ntoy group consisting of men; equipment and vehicles based on a main character - HE-MAN. It is said to represent the struggle between good and evil.\n\nBought by the donor between 1983 and 1987. Mr Dacas was born 17/10/73 and saved his pocket money to buy the toys. He played with them and created his own dramas for the characters. 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