Review of Masters of the Universe (1987) by Dustin S — 18 Dec 2007

Why oh why would you take He Man out of Eternia?

This review of Masters of the Universe (1987) was written by Dustin S on 18 Dec 2007.

Masters of the Universe has generally received mixed reviews.

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