Faker

SUMMARY:
The Taiwan Faker is characterized by bright blue skin tones, dark purple shorts and boots as well as a soft head with vibrant orange-red hair. The figure is marked © Mattel Inc. 1981 (or 1982) TAIWAN and both accessories are marked TAIWAN.

The first release (1981-marked) came on an 8-back card. The following release is marked 1982 and came on a 12-back card. 1981 figures have been found on 12 back cards as well, so the card doesn’t necessarily match up with the figure release. It is still a safe bet to assume the 1982 figure only came on 12-back cards, and the initial Faker release only came on an 8-back card. 

Faker typically has he-man mold arms, but a few have been found (both on card and loose) to have Skeletor arms. The arms have small differences (less defined features) from standard skeletor arms. The Skeletor arm variant has been found both on 1981 and 1982 marked figures.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Bright blue skin tones
2. Dark purple shorts and boots
3. Soft head with vibrant orange-red hair

FIRST WAVE:
MARKED: © Mattel Inc. 1981 TAIWAN
ALL ACCESSORIES: TAIWAN

SECOND WAVE:
MARKED: © Mattel Inc. 1982 TAIWAN
ALL ACCESSORIES: TAIWAN