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A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

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Master of the Universe

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Fingers crossed He-Man doesn’t spot the Skeletor post below, I think you’re safe though mister. He probably can’t see past high giant manly genitals!

Tattoo by Mike Haines, of Scarab Body Arts, Syracuse, NY.

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72 responses to “Master of the Universe”

  1. Bandersnatch Avatar
    Bandersnatch

    If it’s a shoulder, why can you see what looks like a bluejeans belt loop low on the right? The hell part of the body IS it?

  2. testa_plastica Avatar
    testa_plastica

    By the power of Grayskuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuull!!!

  3. testa_plastica Avatar
    testa_plastica

    By the power of Grayskuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuull!!!

  4. testa_plastica Avatar
    testa_plastica

    By the power of Grayskuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuull!!!

  5. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    Awh this is brilliant!
    ^_^

  6. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    Awh this is brilliant!
    ^_^

  7. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    Awh this is brilliant!
    ^_^

  8. Tom For Real Avatar
    Tom For Real

    i had a he-man toy,he had a felt jungle-man-thong-cloth,and i hated the feel of it

  9. Tom For Real Avatar
    Tom For Real

    i had a he-man toy,he had a felt jungle-man-thong-cloth,and i hated the feel of it

  10. Tom For Real Avatar
    Tom For Real

    i had a he-man toy,he had a felt jungle-man-thong-cloth,and i hated the feel of it

  11. alx Avatar
    alx

    he has the same hairdo as my mum….I’m always temped to shout ‘By the power of Greyskull, I HAVE THE POWER!’
    I don’t think it’d go down well though if I did.

  12. alx Avatar
    alx

    he has the same hairdo as my mum….I’m always temped to shout ‘By the power of Greyskull, I HAVE THE POWER!’
    I don’t think it’d go down well though if I did.

  13. alx Avatar
    alx

    he has the same hairdo as my mum….I’m always temped to shout ‘By the power of Greyskull, I HAVE THE POWER!’
    I don’t think it’d go down well though if I did.

  14. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Haha I was discussing He-Man at work just the other week. This makes me smile 🙂

  15. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Haha I was discussing He-Man at work just the other week. This makes me smile 🙂

  16. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Haha I was discussing He-Man at work just the other week. This makes me smile 🙂

  17. Neferious Avatar
    Neferious

    It looks like the shoulder, the jeans are on his back.. and there is a wee bit of chest hair above he-mans head

  18. Neferious Avatar
    Neferious

    It looks like the shoulder, the jeans are on his back.. and there is a wee bit of chest hair above he-mans head

  19. Neferious Avatar
    Neferious

    It looks like the shoulder, the jeans are on his back.. and there is a wee bit of chest hair above he-mans head

  20. mikalobe Avatar
    mikalobe

    the tattoo is on the top part of the shoulder, working it’s way down the arm. under him is the HE-MAN logo. so you were right, some of you.

  21. mikalobe Avatar
    mikalobe

    the tattoo is on the top part of the shoulder, working it’s way down the arm. under him is the HE-MAN logo. so you were right, some of you.

  22. mikalobe Avatar
    mikalobe

    the tattoo is on the top part of the shoulder, working it’s way down the arm. under him is the HE-MAN logo. so you were right, some of you.

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