{"title":"Dragon Blaster Skeletor","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDragon Blaster Skeletor, the “Evil Leader \u0026amp; his Dreadful Dragon with the “Paralyzing Spray\", was produced in Hong Kong, Mexico (Aurimat), Mexico (Mabamex), France and Spain. DB Skeletor comes with a water-spraying dragon, removable breastplate, power punch waist, chain+lock, and sword. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hk-dragon-blaster-skeletor","title":"Dragon Blaster Skeletor","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSUMMARY:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Hong Kong Dragon Blaster is characterized by its hard plastic head, sharp yellow face paint, no lines between the eyes, and dark blue boots. The figure is marked either \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e© MATTEL, INC. 1981 (uppercase) or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e© Mattel, Inc. 1981 (lowercase).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe armor is light purple, marked © MATTEL, INC. 1984 (front) along with a SKU 9017-2059 A and a batch no. that can be between R1-R8. It has a circular cutout on the interior back armor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe dragon is red and can vary considerably in the purple spray paint (subtle, to very heavy and dark). The mouth of the dragon is typically red, but on occasion could be white as well. Curiously, the HK Dragon has a batch no. (7 or 8 for example) behind the head. The front armor has an SKU 9017-2069 + Batch no F1-F8.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBoth the chain and lock are unmarked and should match in color. The chain has a rectangular end link that connects to the cuff. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The lock has a flexible lock shackle, that is flat at the tip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe sword is male (like a He-Man sword), and is marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e5042-2259. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere are 2 figure variations. The figure COO marked in uppercase or the figure COO marked in lowercase. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1. Hardhead, sharp yellow face paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2. No lines between the eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e3. Dark blue boots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMARKED: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e© MATTEL, INC. 1981 or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e© Mattel, Inc. 1981 (back and behind the head)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFRONT ARMOR MARKED: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e© MATTEL, INC. 1984 (9017-2059 A) + Batch no R1-R8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBACK ARMOR MARKED: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 9017-2069 + Batch no F1-F8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSWORD:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 5042-2259 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLOCK \u0026amp; CUFF:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Unmarked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDRAGON:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 8,7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVARIATIONS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Uppercase markings on figure\u003cbr\u003e2. Lowercase markgins on figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hong Kong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39300918411457,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0705\/1969\/files\/Hong-Kong-Dragon-Blaster-Skeletor-1.jpg?v=1691208693"},{"product_id":"aurimat-dragon-blaster-skeletor","title":"Dragon Blaster Skeletor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSUMMARY:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon Blaster Skeletor, the \"evil leader \u0026amp; his dreadful dragon with the “paralyzing spray\", was produced in Hong Kong, Mexico (Aurimat), Mexico (Mabamex), France and Spain. DB Skeletor comes with a water-spraying dragon, removable breastplate, power punch waist, chain+lock, and sword. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aurimat Dragon Blaster Skeletor can be identified by its large lilac boots and soft head with Hong Kong-style face paint. The armor is dark purple, with bright red highlights, and the top of the armor is red, as opposed to the purple top usually seen on Mexico or Hong Kong releases. The purple highlights on the dragon are sharply defined, as opposed to faded out (like on the Mexico or HK). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aurimat Dragon Blaster was released in the third year of the Los Amos production line, in 1986. This figure is known to have two distinct marking variants: one stamped © Mattel Inc 1981, and the other © Mattel Inc 1981 MEXICO. Its face features bright yellow tones, making it visually distinctive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe armor comes in two variants. The interior of the front of the armor can either be smooth, or it can have the texture markings of the chest\/abdominal muscles. In any case, the figure was sold with tape on the interior of the front armor, so it's very common to see these with tape residue on the inside. The back of the armor can have batch numbers 9, 10 or 11. The front of the armor I’ve seen with batch numbers 10 or 11, but it's very possible a 9 exists as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lock comes in two variants as well, a version with a tiny batch number (Mabamex mold), or a version with no batch numbers (hk mold). On either occasion, the locks are more rigid than either Mabamex or Hong Kong locks. Likewise with the cuff\/chain accessory. The lock and chain can have a 9 or a 10 batch number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLastly, the sword is very similar to a Mabamex DB skelly weapon (same mold), but its darker, and semi-rigid plastic (as opposed to the softer, gummier Mabamex sword). It can have a 9 or a 10 batch number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Big Lilac boots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Soft head, Hong Kong-like face paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Dark purple armor, with top in red (as opposed to purple)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Sharply defined purple lines on the dragon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Dark (Mabamex-style) semi-rigid sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIGURE VARIATIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Marked: © Mattel Inc 1981\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Marked: © Mattel Inc 1981 MEXICO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIGURE MARKED:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e© Mattel Inc 1981 or © Mattel Inc 1981 MEXICO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBACK ARMOR MARKED:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e© MATTEL INC 1984 MEXICO SKU 2059 + Batch No. 9, 10 or 11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRONT ARMOR MARKED: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SKU 2069 + Batch No. 10 or 11 (and possibly a 9)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOCK \u0026amp; CUFF MARKED: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEither a batch number 9 or 10, or blank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mexico (Aurimat)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39300926243009,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"mabamex-dragon-blaster-skeletor","title":"Dragon Blaster Skeletor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e SUMMARY:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Dragon Blaster Skeletor made in Mexico (for the USA Market) can be identified by its hard rubber head with rounded face paint, lines between the eyes, large purple boots (usually), and mid-purple armor. The figure is marked © Mattel Inc 1984 MEXICO.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe back armor is also marked © Mattel Inc 1984 MEXICO and can have a batch no of 9, 10 or 11. The front armor should match the same batch number. Usually, the mouth of the dragon is white, but on occasion, it could be red. There are 2 mold variations of the armor. Those with batch 9 or 10 have texturing on the interior, and the top-back plate is purple. Those with batch no 11 have a smooth interior finish, and the top-back plate is painted red. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBoth the chain and lock are a color match to each other, and marked with a single batch number, such as 9, or 10. The chain has round, large links and an end link (connecting to the cuff) that is round. The lock has a flexible lock shackle, that is rounded at the tip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe sword is unmarked, except for a batch number such as 9 or 10.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere are 3 figure variations. The standard large, purple boots. A light, purple boot. And lastly, a small boot (much rarer) version of the figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1. Big purple boots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2. Hard rubber head with rounded yellow face paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e3. Lines between the eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e4. Mi- purple armor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIGURE VARIATIONS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1. Big, purple boots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2. Big, light boots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e3. Small boot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eARMOR VARIATIONS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1. Backpack with top-back molded in purple (most) - textured interior finish (Batch no. 9 or 10)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2. Backpack with top-back molded in red - smooth interior finish (Bath no. 11)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIGURE MARKED:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e © Mattel Inc 1984 MEXICO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBACK ARMOR MARKED:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e © MATTEL INC 1984 MEXICO SKU 2059 + Batch No. 9, 10 or 11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFRONT ARMOR MARKED: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e SKU 2069 + Batch No. 9, 10 or 11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLOCK \u0026amp; CUFF MARKED: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBatch no such as 9 or 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSWORD MARKED:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Batch no such as 9 or 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mexico (Mabamex)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39300927291585,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0705\/1969\/files\/Mabamex-Dragon-Blaster-Skeletor-1.jpg?v=1691296595"}],"url":"https:\/\/motuvintagevariants.com\/collections\/dragon-blaster-skeletor.oembed","provider":"Motu Vintage Variants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}