According to the AFA population data, AFA 85 is the highest grade ever assigned to this piece (pop 1). There are none graded higher or equivalent. 

Giftsets are long known as the most revered collectibles in the Masters of the Universe toyline. The rarest giftsets are considered holy grails of the hobby. Earlier this year, two MOTU giftsets featuring He-Man set all-time sales records in the MOTU category. One sold for $40,000 and the other sold for a whopping $50,000! Both featured He-Man, and both were highest graded examples with none equivalent.

Our offering is one that checks every box. It’s one of the rarest giftsets in the toyline, it features the iconic He-Man action figure, and it’s the highest graded example with none equivalent. It’s also a first-release 8-Back from 1982, the inaugural year and the debut of the Masters of the Universe toyline. Our example is considered “Hobby Fresh”, it has never appeared for sale on the open market. Condition-wise, its simply exquisite. The box is unparalleled, showcasing amazing color, completely free of surface and edge wear on the front panel. In fact, every panel looks terrific! The reverse is a perfect white with no flap crease present. Each end is factory sealed with no colorbreak on the left edge and only a very faint color break line along the right edge. The He-Man action figure is showcased ideally from head to toe through the crystal-clear display window. He’s securely tied in place at both the arms and waist. A grand slam of a piece in every way imaginable. A true “pop 1” icon with no others graded higher or equivalent, and its unquestionably the most exciting Masters of the Universe collectible that we’ve had the privilege to present to our global audience.

Encapsulated by AFA (85, 80-85-85), #12782452

Estimate: $25,000 -$50,000