Here’s a fresh scoop on what may be one of the most eyebrow-raising crossovers of the year, the Masters of the Universe Starscream figure now meets the ghostly Scare Glow in a hybrid Starscream Armor Scare Glow offering. In this post I’ll walk you through what’s known so far, point out what works (and what doesn’t), and place it in context with the MOTU x Transformers line rolling out now.
Release Date: Late 2025 announcement, possible launch May 8, 2026
MSRP / Price Range: US $33.00 (via Mattel Creations preorder)
Edition Size / Production Run: Not publicly disclosed
Manufacturer / License: Mattel / Masters of the Universe × Transformers crossover license
Design and Features, The Armour Mash-Up
The standout hook here is obviously the mash-up aesthetic. You’ve got Scare Glow’s skeletal, spectral form serving as the base body, now enhanced with Starscream’s signature hardware. The figure includes two wing blasters, a removable cape, and even a regal-style crown, calling back to Starscream’s short-lived reign in the original Transformers movie. It reads as Decepticon royalty fused with spectral menace, and whether that blend works depends entirely on your taste.
One clever touch is the modular design. The figure’s built on the MOTU Origins framework, meaning swappable parts are still part of the game. You can mix and match with other Origins or crossover figures, which keeps playability and customisation front and centre. And yes, the glow-in-the-dark feature Scare Glow fans love is still present, even with the Starscream armour in place.
But that’s also where things start to clash. Scare Glow’s ghostly aesthetic often leans into eerie greens and pale bones, while Starscream’s colours and shapes are brash, angular, and metallic. It makes for a visually aggressive combo that some fans online are already calling “a chaotic kitbash.” While the colours and silhouette are certainly bold, there’s not much harmony between the two core identities. This figure doesn’t blend as much as it bolts together.
Where It Fits in the MOTU x Transformers Line
The MOTU Transformers Starscream Armor concept is part of Mattel’s ongoing MOTU crossover programme, where characters from Eternia are getting upgraded with Cybertronian tech. If you’ve seen the Optimus Prime Armor He-Man figure, this is its darker, ghost-infused counterpart. Instead of Autobots, we’re now getting Decepticon power layered over MOTU villains.
While He-Man wearing Optimus armour makes a certain heroic sense, the match between Scare Glow and Starscream is more abstract. Starscream’s not just a bad guy, he’s an opportunist with delusions of grandeur, and pairing that with Scare Glow’s haunted loyalty to Skeletor adds some strange narrative tension. Is this a powered-up minion, or a villain now corrupted by Starscream’s ego?
As a follow-up to Bumblebee Armor Man-At-Arms, the design risks taken here are definitely more extreme. And that’s kind of the point. This crossover line isn’t about subtlety, it’s about smashing fan-favourites together and seeing what rises from the rubble. If you’re into modular designs and unexpected fusion concepts, this is a continuation worth following.
The Good, the Bold, and the Slightly Bonkers
What works:
- The figure is visually striking, even if you’re not sold on the combo
- Modular parts and Origins compatibility keeps it playable
- Glow-in-the-dark feature preserved, which is a big win
- Unmistakably unique on a shelf
What’s debatable:
- The design doesn’t feel unified, it feels like two brands fighting for attention
- Colour scheme is intense and might look garish in person
- Starscream’s armour might overpower Scare Glow’s ghostly character
- No production numbers means long-term value is a question mark
If you’re in it for design cohesion, you might find this release a little jarring. But if you appreciate risks and oddball mash-ups, Starscream Armor Scare Glow might end up being your favourite thing from the crossover line.
Why These Crossovers Matter
MOTU crossovers are nothing new. Over the decades, He-Man has collided with everything from DC Comics to WWE. What makes this Scare Glow Transformers crossover unique is how it reimagines one character through the lens of another franchise. Instead of just a costume swap or repaint, this is a total design reinvention.
According to the Masters of the Universe crossover timeline, Mattel has been leaning heavily into lore-blending over the last few years. And the MOTU x Transformers line is one of the more successful experiments, because the “armour” explanation gives the figures an in-world reason to exist.
It’s not just “what if these two brands met” but rather “what if this character was upgraded with tech from that world.” That’s a subtle difference, but it’s one that gives the line its creative credibility.
Final Thoughts on the Figure
The full review of Starscream Armor Scare Glow MOTU x Transformers figure will have to wait until we get it in hand, but from what’s been shown so far, it’s definitely one of the most divisive designs yet. It’s also one of the most memorable.
If you’re collecting this line, it’s a must-add. If you’re more selective, it depends on whether the design speaks to you or just shouts too loudly.
Either way, Scare Glow with Starscream armor is here to stir the pot. It’s flashy, it’s spooky, and it might just be the weird crossover energy we didn’t know Eternia needed.
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