A venomous variant with vintage firepower! 🐉 The 1985 Mattel Masters of the Universe Dragon Blaster Skeletor, graded AFA 75+ Y-EX+/NM with subgrades C75/B80/F85, is a mid-to-upper tier archival example from Series 4, featuring the purple-backed dragon—a key detail for variant hunters and lore lovers alike. This version includes the “new!” burst on the card and the yellowed blister (Y designation), typical of aging but still sealed and display-worthy.
🐲 Character & Variant Highlights
Dragon Blaster Skeletor was a power upgrade to the original villain, featuring a chained dragon backpack that could “spray” water via a pressure mechanism.
The purple-backed dragon is the standard U.S. release, but collectors also track Mexican variants with red dragon backs and textured armor interiors.
Packaged with the “Escape from the Slime Pit” mini-comic, expanding Skeletor’s lore and showcasing his new weaponry.
