POP 1 - This is the sole AFA 80+ example found in AFA’s population report, 6 are graded higher. There are a total of 21 AFA graded examples inclusive of all grades.
We are privileged to present an extraordinary collection of early release Series One “8-backs” from the wildly popular Masters of the Universe toyline. This carefully curated collection includes 6 of the 8 characters in FIRST RELEASE form. “8-Backs” featuring the original eight characters on the reverse, are considered “Holy Grails” in the MOTU collecting community.
Well-presenting Beast Man on 8-Back card with warranty. This is the final release of Beast Man on 8-Back card (Version C – see below). Various card imperfections, front and back, are visible in the photos included with the listing. Lightly tinted bubble retains perfect form and the Beast Man action figure stands perfectly upright. Includes He-Man Meets Ram Man mini comic. Desirable overall 80+ red label with 85 and 90 assigned to two of the three subgrades. Excellent opportunity to add an early release Beast Man. Encapsulated by AFA (80+y, 80-85-90), #11191645
8-Back cards were released in three versions:
Version A:
Also known as “TEST MARKET”, the earliest release. The simplest cardback. No warranty message at the bottom of the card, no SKU number under each character’s name. Although there are 8 characters pictured on the reverse, only six characters of the eight characters were released on TEST MARKET cards. Finally, each mini comic includes “FREE” text within the burst on the bottom right.
First Release of:
He-Man
Skeletor
Beastman
Man-At-Arms
Merman
Stratos
Version B:
This is the 2nd release card back for the 6 characters above, but it is the first release of Teela and Zodac. Teela and Zodac do not exist on TEST MARKET (Version A) cards. The Version B cards are just like the Version A cards, except that each character has an SKU number under their name.
First Release of:
Teela
Zodac
Version C:
This is the most common 8-back and was the third and final release. These cards are most easily identified with the large warranty message on the bottom of the card. Like Version B, each character on back has an SKU number under their name. The mini comic DOES NOT include the “FREE” text within the burst. All 8 of the characters are available on the version C card.