​We live in a new golden age of kid’s cartoons. Kid’s shows today are, by and large, slick, hip, and most importantly, smart — they’re meant to make the parents laugh as much as their kids. Call it the Pixar effect. But in the 1980s, when the FCC relaxed its regulations regarding toy manufacturers creating TV shows to sell their toys, there was an explosion of dumb, if often fun, cartoons featuring two-dimensional characters, cliched storylines, and of course, lots of action.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe typified this sort of show. Many episodes featured new characters and vehicles that could, of course, be purchased at your local toy store. The animation was very cheap, relying heavily on the same few cels for each character. And while there were a few great stories (such as “The Dragon’s Gift” or “The Problem with Power”), the majority of He-Man cartoons and comics were simple affairs in which conflict resolution usually involved He-Man punching, throwing, or crushing something. As the cartoon and comics wore on, there seemed to be a contest going on among the writers as to who could come up with the most bizarre or ridiculous stunt for He-Man to save the day. Here are 10 of He-Man’s most mind-blowing feats of strength, skill, and insanity.

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