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Any fans of the original line seen the latest update on Wonder Bread He-man?
I caught a video from a guy who worked for Mattel to produce a book on the history of the line. While making the book he was granted access to their archives, containing thousands of documents pertaining to designs, comics and... promotional offers.
One of the documents was a letter from 1983 written by a mother and her children as well as a letter written back to them; concerning the Buy 3 get 1 free promotion by Mattel.
The letter describes how her kids were disappointed to receive a He-man figure in an alternate color scheme without any weapons or armor. As well as how she felt like the figure was merely a means of Mattel "Trying to get off cheap" with effectivley a bait and switch and that they should have advertised the figure would not be one from the current lineup but rather a simple repaint.
The letter sent back from Mattel apologised for the confusion and adnitted it should hsve been stated clearer.
So, we know where he came from. It was speculated for years that the figure had no association with Wonder Bread but we've got some confirmation now.
