Mekaneck (Filmation)

This page is about the Filmation version of Mekaneck. For the original version, see Mekaneck

Mekaneck is a fictional character from the popular Masters of the Universe franchise.

Character history
Mekaneck appears in three episodes of the toy line's accompanying cartoon series by Filmation: Disappearing Dragons, Here, There, Skeletors Everywhere and Search for a Son. (The main reason for him only appearing in three episodes was the cartoon was drawing to a close when he was brought up.) The last of these episodes reveals his background, explaining that he was given his bionic neck by Man-At-Arms after his neck was badly injured in severe storm winds. He was called "Mekaneck" even before he received his bionic neck. In the storm, he lost track of his son, Philip, and pledged his services to King Randor and the Royal Guard in the hope of some day finding his son. In this episode it eventually transpires that his son was recovered from the storm winds by the evil Count Marzo, who had held him captive ever since and offers his return in exchange for the throne of Eternia.

Behind the Scenes

 * The Filmation animation model for Mekaneck, based on the action figure by Mattel, was designed by Marcus Nickerson.
 * In "Disappearing Dragons", Mekaneck is paired with Buzz-Off, a natural pairing given their abilities as spies. He also appeared in five of the minicomics, often with Buzz-Off.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983)

 * Disappearing Dragons
 * Here, There, Skeletors Everywhere
 * Search for a Son

Movie/TV Special

 * He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special (cameo)