Castle Grayskull (Micro Playset)
Mattel • Masters of the Universe (MOTU) / He-Man
Toy Category
Playset
Year Released
2001 (based on copyright) / 2002 (retail release)
Condition
Good/Fair. The item is incomplete (missing micro-figures, battle accessories, and possibly some structural panels). Exterior plastics show minor scuffing and dust accumulation.
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $20.00 (Loose/Incomplete)
Description
A micro-scale modular version of Castle Grayskull. It features a grey stone-textured skull facade on a tan rocky base, with red ramparts and a gnarled brown plastic tree branch on top. The playset was originally designed to open and serve as part of an interlocking environment for micro-figures.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $20.00 (Loose/Incomplete)
Auction Estimate
$8.00 - $15.00
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Masters of the Universe 200x relaunch; mass production; manufactured in China or Thailand
Model Number
43013
Toy Type
Micro-scale (approx 4-5 inches tall), plastic, modular
Toy Condition
Good/Fair. The item is incomplete (missing micro-figures, battle accessories, and possibly some structural panels). Exterior plastics show minor scuffing and dust accumulation.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging/Loose
Rarity & Significance
Common. This was part of a major attempt to relaunch the MOTU brand in the early 2000s. While nostalgia for the 200x line is growing, loose, incomplete micro-playsets from this era are generally low-tier collectibles compared to the 6-inch action figures or the original 1980s vintage sets.
Special Features
Includes the iconic 'Power of Grayskull' skull face and a modular design that allowed it to connect with other small 'Heroic' and 'Evil' environment sets released in the same sub-line.
Notable Variations
There were several micro-scale sets released in this style (including Snake Mountain and the Battle Station); this specific unit is the central Castle Grayskull hub.
Notes
2001 mattel