Colonel Blast, a villain that appeared in the
She-Ra season one episode
"The Wizard" was clearly inspired by the
Masters of the Universe action figure
Rio-Blast. But many often ask why Rio-Blast, who was a
Heroic Warrior in the toyline, became Colonel Blast, a member of the
Evil Horde. The fact is much like
Acrobad, Rio-Blast was still a character in development when
Mattel gave the concept artwork to
Filmation. Filmation were informed that the gun-toting character was evil and turned the concept illustration into a character who was a member of the Evil Horde.
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