He-Man
Very muscular man
He-Man is the muscular superhero protagonist of the Masters of the Universe franchise, a blond warrior who defends the planet Eternia.
By extension, he-man describes any man of exaggerated strength and masculinity: He thinks he's a real he-man.
The term often carries a mocking edge, suggesting the masculinity is performative or cartoonish.
Leading toy manufacturer
- action figurePoseable character toy
- Masters of the UniverseControllers of all existence
- vehicleMeans of transport
- accessorySupplementary addition
vintage · collectible · 80s · Origins
Top competitor, or advocate
- defenderOne who guards another
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- valorCourage in danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
bravery · noble · virtue · guardian · fearless · righteous · selfless · stalwart
Contractile body tissue
- brawnMuscular power, bodily might
- mightGreat physical strength
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- physiqueBodily structure and form
biceps · strongman · mighty · superhuman · lifting · invincible
Thorough change in form
- secret identityUndisclosed true self
- lightningAtmospheric electrical discharge
- incantationSpoken magical formula
Mattel
Leading toy manufacturer
- action figurePoseable character toy
- Masters of the UniverseControllers of all existence
- vehicleMeans of transport
accessory · vintage · collectible · 80s · Origins
champion
Top competitor, or advocate
courage · bravery · noble · virtue · guardian · fearless · righteous · selfless · stalwart · gallant
muscles
Contractile body tissue
physique · biceps · strongman · mighty · superhuman · lifting · invincible
transformation
Thorough change in form
- secret identityUndisclosed true self
- lightningAtmospheric electrical discharge
- incantationSpoken magical formula
Skeletor
Eternia
Fictional fantasy planet
- Royal PalaceMonarch's official dwelling
- Masters of the UniverseSkeletor, Eternia, Horde
- 80s CartoonsOptimus Prime, Megatron, Lion-O, Jem, Papa Smurf
- Cartoon CharactersMickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, SpongeBob, Tom, Scooby-Doo
- 80sbig hair, mullets, shoulder pads, new wave, synth-pop
- 80s NostalgiaCabbage Patch Kids, Care Bears, G.I. Joe, Masters of the Universe, Rainbow Brite
- 80s Pop CultureBack to the Future, E.T., Ghostbusters, Indiana Jones, The Breakfast Club
He-Manweakling
Feeble person
wimp · pushover · milquetoast · sissy · cream puff
He-Mannebbish
Ineffectual, timid person
pencil-neck · Pee-wee Herman · milksop · Barney Fife · George Costanza