Roger Sweet, He-Man Action Figure Creator, Dies at 91

Roger Sweet, the designer credited with creating the iconic He-Man action figure, has passed away at the age of 91.

29 Apr, 23:15 — 29 Apr, 23:15

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Roger Sweet, Creator of the He-Man Action Figure, Dies at 91

The musclebound character he developed as a toy designer for Mattel gave rise to the Masters of the Universe franchise and helped define the machismo of the 1980s.

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First report: NYT · 29 Apr, 23:15|Full coverage: 3 · 6h|Window: 6h

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Roger Sweet, Creator of the He-Man Action Figure, Dies at 91

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die-presse30 Apr, 04:21

Schöpfer der Actionfigur He-Man mit 91 Jahren gestorben

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Roger Sweet, He-Man Action Figure Creator, Dies at 91

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Roger Sweet, Creator of the He-Man Action Figure, Dies at 91

Schöpfer der Actionfigur He-Man mit 91 Jahren gestorben

Schöpfer der Actionfigur He-Man mit 91 Jahren gestorben

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