Roger Sweet, creator of He-Man action figure, dies at 91

14 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 29

Sweet died on Tuesday, with Mattel confirming his death in a statement that did not specify the cause or location.
He was instrumental in developing Masters of the Universe, introducing iconic characters like He-Man and Skeletor, and inspiring generations of fans.
Sweet devised He-Man after Mattel missed out on the Star Wars toy license, shaping a franchise that became a cultural phenomenon in the 1980s.

With a new movie due in June, will Mattel dedicate it to Roger Sweet or finally honor his legacy financially?

How did Mattel's historic failure to secure the Star Wars license directly lead to the creation of its rival, He-Man?

Who truly created He-Man, and why is the origin of the iconic action figure still a point of contention?

Why did the creator of the billion-dollar He-Man franchise require a GoFundMe for his end-of-life care?

Why do original 1982 He-Man figures now command thousands of dollars at auction from collectors?

What creative magic is lost when toy design moves from physical sculpting to modern digital 3D modeling?