He-Man is the hero of the Masters of the Universe toyline
He-Man is the hero of the Masters of the Universe toyline, known for his superhuman strength and for defending Eternia against Skeletor. It emerged in the 1980s, after Mattel refused to produce Star Wars toys. Rumors suggested a connection to Conan, but were disproved. Its design was inspired by Cro-Magnons and Vikings. After some adjustments, He-Man became a blond icon with tanned skin... Did you know?