Mattel Clash of the Titans Zeus figure

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My friend Jason (not the one I do podcasts with, I know two guys named Jason, perhaps more) surprised me with this extremely rare find. A prototype head sculpt from Mattel's very short-lived Clash of the Titans toy line, more after the jump:

I remember when this was being auctioned as I was interested in other lots from a former Mattel employee selling all sorts of wax castings and test pulls. This was very cool but not "Space:1999" cool if you know what i mean.


Jason believes that this sculpt may have been reused for the Masters of the Universe character "Fisto" and they certainly look related.

Despite being somewhat small, it's really trying to capture Lawrence Olivier as Zeus, I wonder what other figure concepts were scrapped from the line?

The best part of this is, it's for sale. Jason would like to part with it and asked if I know any buyers. If you are interested in this piece please contact me at kid70s(at)gmail.com and I'll hook you up.

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[Werewolf]

That's an amazing find. I always liked Mattel's Clash line. I've always wondered if were are any other characters planned or made it to prototype stage like Medusa or Andromeda.

Definitely not Fisto, though. Totally different sculpt.

[hedrap]

Now find me the playset....

Wasn't a second wave Olivier, Burgess, Medusa, Stygian Witch?

[Mikey]

I think Thallo and Charon should have waited for a later series release.

The entire movie is about protecting Andromeda … She should be the number 2 figure after Perseus

Zeus would be cool but I would make that a later release too.

[hedrap]

[palitoy]

Pretty sure those are customs by a guy I know.

[Mikey]

Am I sick in thinking that Medusa is kinda hot ?

[Werewolf]

Yeah, those are customs. The playset is a repainted Well of Souls from Kenner's Indiana Jones line.

[Hedji]

Amazing find on a line that I think all of us regrets not delving into at the time.


Those customs are so well done in every way. Perfect paint, smooth assembly and character choices. I love those.

[Bruce Banner]

Cool! Was always a fan of this line and wished Mattel had produced more figures.
That Zeus sculpt is fascinating.

[danadoll]

Those customs are fantastic!

Dana

[PNGwynne]

I love this toy line and am thrilled to see a Zeus prototype. I have a complete set but desperately wanted another wave and playset. Dang Mattel lol.

[PNGwynne]

I think Thallo and Charon should have waited for a later series release....

Charon is a real head-scratcher compared to Medusa.

[Nostalgiabuff]

I loved this line. as a kid I only had Perseus, Charon and Kalibos

[danadoll]

I only got Perseus, Pegasus, Thallo and Calibos back then.

Dana