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Packaged as the 'evil beast of a thousand bodies', upon his release Modulok was unique in form among the action figures. He is made up of 22 different pieces which can be locked together to form different shapes, in a [[Lego]]-like fashion. The character was conceived as a multi-bodied monster who can reform himself into thousands of different shapes to confuse his enemies. Among the fan community he is generally recognized as being a [[scientist]], given that he is portrayed as such in the line's accompanying [[cartoon]] series. He is a member of the [[Evil Horde]], though in some cartoon appearances is seen to work for himself. He is also known for creating [[Multi-Bot]]. He is one of the few Horde figures to not wear a Horde bat emblem.
==Conception==
Modulok was introduced into the Masters of the Universe toy line in 1985, a little after the first wave of [[Evil Horde]] figures. His figure was an instant hit with buyers due to its unique nature. The figure came packaged in a cardboard case, its 22 pieces encased in a plastic bag within. These pieces include two heads and numerous arms, legs, a torso and tails which can lock together in seemingly endless ways. Some of the body parts are more human-like while others have claws and are more monstrous in appearance. There are even enough pieces to form two separate monsters. The toy came packaged with the mini-comic "[[The Treachery of Modulok]]" which showcases the character and his abilities.<ref>{{cite news|title=8 Crazy Masters of the Universe Figures |work=Mania.com |date=2010-04-08 |url=http://www.mania.com/8-crazy-masters-universe-figures_article_117840.html |accessdate=2009-11-20 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091001163220/http://www.mania.com/8-crazy-masters-universe-figures_article_117840.html |archivedate=2009-10-01 |df= }}</ref> He is introduced as a former slave of [[Skeletor]] who escape Skeletor's clutches and offers his services to the Evil Horde, knowing of [[Hordak]]'s personal hatred of Skeletor. Together with Hordak, he proceeds to concoct a scheme involving his body parts being sent, one by one, to the Royal Palace of [[Eternia]] in separate cardboard boxes, labelled as presents to the members of the Heroic Warriors. Confused by the numerous body parts being delivered to the palace, [[Man-At-Arms]] suspects the forces of evil may be behind it and sends [[Prince Adam]] and [[Teela]] to [[Castle Grayskull]] with the body parts to ask [[Sorceress of Castle Grayskull|The Sorceress]] about the creature. As they speak to The Sorceress, she informs them of the identity of Modulok, Modulok reforms himself and uses his shape-changing abilities to steal a forbidden weapon from the Castle. A battle then ensues involving a clash between [[He-Man]], Skeletor and Hordak, in which Modulok showcases his shape-changing abilities, including his ability to split into two separate beings. A later appearance in the mini-comic "The Menace of Multi-Bot" showcases Modulok as a scientist, tying in with his role in the cartoon series.
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