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Masters of the Universe toys: fueled by ’80s nostalgia

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A Masters of the Universe He-Man Series 1/8 Back action figure on its blister card, with an AFA grade of 85 NM+, achieved $7,788 in March 2020. Image courtesy of Hake’s Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

A Masters of the Universe He-Man Series 1/8 Back action figure on its blister card, with an AFA grade of 85 NM+, achieved $7,788 in March 2020. Image courtesy of Hake’s Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — He-Man and the Masters of the Universe was one of the most popular cartoon shows of the 1980s, spawning several toy lines, comic books, movies and video games. The MOTU franchise, as fans call it, blends sci-fi, magic, fantasy and barbarians. It was revived on television in the 2000s and again in 2021.

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MVPs in multiple pop culture categories drove in $2.57M total at Hake’s 

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James M. Cox and Franklin Delano Roosevelt 1920 jugate button, 1-inch diameter, believed to have been a salesman’s sample. One of only six of its type known to exist, this button was the crown jewel of the legendary John Hilhouse collection. Sold for $100,300 against an estimate of $35,000-$50,000

YORK, Pa. – Hake’s served up a pop culture feast at their March 21-22 Premier Auction, with one exciting rarity after another eliciting pre-sale comments like, “I’ve never seen one of those in the marketplace before” or “I never even knew that piece existed.” Closing at $2,570,000 inclusive of buyer’s premium, the two-day event was led by heavy hitters from the baseball, political memorabilia, Star Wars, comic art and vintage toy categories. Many items powered past their high estimates, and some set new world auction records along the way.

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1985 Wonder Masters of the Universe Battle Cat ride-on spring bouncer, estimated at $800-$1,200

Battle Cat ride-on toy could bounce to the top at Bruneau, March 11

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1985 Wonder Masters of the Universe Battle Cat ride-on spring bouncer, estimated at $800-$1,200

Wonder Masters of the Universe Battle Cat ride-on spring bouncer toy dating to 1985, estimated at $800-$1,200

CRANSTON, R.I. – Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers’ Winter Comic, TCG (Trading Card Games) & Toy auction is slated for Saturday, March 11, beginning at 10 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Bruneau’s Director of Pop Culture Travis Landry described it as “certainly the most diverse sale we have ever had for the department.”

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American Girl dolls, classic board games among 2021 Toy Hall of Fame finalists

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American Girl doll ‘Ivy,’ Julie’s best friend. Image courtesy of LiveAuctioneers and Raia Auctioneers

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) – Cabbage Patch Kids, the rosy-cheeked dolls that left store shelves picked clean during the first big holiday toy craze, are up for a spot in the National Toy Hall of Fame, part of a finalist group announced Wednesday that also includes garden-variety sand and the toy fire engine. Also among finalists being considered for a November induction are five competitive games: Battleship, Risk, The Settlers of Catan, Mahjong and billiards, as well as the pinata, American Girl Dolls, Masters of the Universe and the Fisher-Price Corn Popper.

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