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He-Man Action Figure Creator Roger Sweet Dies at 91

Roger Sweet, the toy designer credited with creating the iconic He-Man action figure, has passed away at the age of 91, leaving a significant mark on the childhood of many.

29 Apr, 23:15 — 29 Apr, 23:15
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NYTMostly Factual8h ago

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.

By Sopan Deb

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First report: NYT · 29 Apr, 23:15Full coverage: 4 · 7hWindow: 7h
NYT29 Apr, 23:15First to report

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

orf30 Apr, 05:13

Schöpfer der Actionfigur He-Man mit 91 Jahren gestorben

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nos30 Apr, 06:36Latest update

He-man-ontwerper Roger Sweet (91) overleden

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