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I thought the rap version of the classic masters of the universe soundtrack is very good, I found it in full version on the Art Monkey Animation YT channel.

Can I be honest? No? I don't care. . Learning to read from a teleprompter on the fly because you can't fully remember all of what was written on your son's tablet is HARD!!! Especially when you're trying to act natural. . But the PSA portion of the pitch to @mattel is done save for some creative editing. I'll be reviewing all of the backstories I've received starting tonight because this is happening this Thursday. So thank you... thank you... THANK YOU for everyone who sent something in. You're truly appreciated and awesome for wanting to be a part of this. . If it's not for the kids.... then what's the point? Right? . #blackcosplay #RepresentationMatters #BlackHeroesMatter #HeMan #ArtMonkeyAnimation #ForTheKids #ForTheCulture #Mattel https://www.instagram.com/p/CaPYs9sL6RP/?utm_medium=tumblr

Seeing test footage of the snippet being prepared by @oliverbanksart of #ArtMonkeyAnimation for the Kickstarter.... I'm vibrating. I only say 5 words but... they mean something. . . This WILL be successfully funded campaign... nothing can stop this train. . . #cosplay #Cosplayer #blackcosplay #RepresentationMatters #BlackHeroesMatter #BlackNerds #Versatility #HeMan #mastersoftheuniverse #MOTU #motu2021crew #blackcosplayerhere #ForTheCulture #Mattel #Netflix #Hasbro #FisherPrice #Mainstream #Animation #SaturdayMorningCartoons #HellspawnedCosplay #Kickstarter #PSA https://www.instagram.com/p/CR7dZIjDDFr/?utm_medium=tumblr

Sunday, August 1st, will be the launch of the 30 day long Kickstarter event!! @oliverbanksart of #ArtMonkeyAnimation and I are striving to raise money to create PSAs in the style of the original He-Man series for children of color. We're aiming specifically for them for several reasons, one being there hasn't been an animated medium for them since Static Shock or maybe even the Proud Family. . . The second reason is mainly due to how difficult it is to start conversations with our children when the country sees and treats Black people so differently. Between Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, there are no shortage of examples as to the disparity of treatment and those are hard conversations to have with 6 and 7 year olds. We are going to help. We are going to fill that void of Black representation in animation form in ways you have been needing. . . Just know that this will be a jumping off point for a collaborative effort between myself, Art Monkey Animation, @followthekaiser, @conceptmoon, @konkretcomics, @raecomics and @theburningspearllc in order to bring wholesome, educational and action packed stories to Black children. With your help and these entities... we can change the face Saturday Morning Cartoon landscape... imagine that. . . Thank you for your support and know I'll be on this... HEAVY. . . #cosplay #Cosplayer #blackcosplay #RepresentationMatters #BlackHeroesMatter #BlackNerds #Versatility #HeMan #mastersoftheuniverse #MOTU #motu2021crew #blackcosplayerhere #MastersoftheUniverseRevelation #Kickstarter #PSA #Animation #SaturdayMorningCartoons #HellspawnedCosplay #Indie #blackownedbusiness #BlackComics https://www.instagram.com/p/CRyopjbDU9s/?utm_medium=tumblr

@oliverbanksart of #ArtMonkeyAnimation and I fixed it. Now... take the template and run wild. . . #cosplay #Cosplayer #blackcosplay #RepresentationMatters #BlackHeroesMatter #BlackNerds #Versatility #HeMan #mastersoftheuniverse #MOTU #motu2021crew #blackcosplayerhere #MastersoftheUniverseRevelation #Kickstarter #PSA #Animation #SaturdayMorningCartoons #HellspawnedCosplay #equality #meme #memes https://www.instagram.com/p/CRrntXBDoDC/?utm_medium=tumblr

So here's the deal... it costs $1,000 per 30 seconds of animation. This Kickstarter's goal is to hit $1,000 to get AT LEAST one PSA done. No profits are being made here. We are doing this because no one else is. So..... should someone contribute $1,000 for this Kickstarter... they will be illustrated and animated alongside myself and @fitnessbysutton as a character from the series!!! . . We want you to be a part of this campaign to fill the void of Black representation within this chosen media. The Kickstarter will be a 30 day affair so you'll have all the way up to August 30th to make this happen for yourself. If you want to have a visually striking part in creating a legacy that children can turn to for years to come... you'll join us on this tier. . . You can't be for the people if you're not trying to have the people shoulder to shoulder with you.... and that's what I'm trying to do... have you stand WITH us. #ArtMonkeyAnimation is an emmy award winning animation studio. This project is already in talks for streaming services should it be successful in the Kickstarter goals. Have you ever seen me do anything Half Assed? I'll make sure you look good for years to come.... that, I can guarantee. . . Think About It. Think About That Lasting Legacy. . . #cosplay #Cosplayer #blackcosplay #RepresentationMatters #BlackHeroesMatter #BlackNerds #Versatility #HeMan #mastersoftheuniverse #MOTU #motu2021crew #blackcosplayerhere #Kickstarter #PSA #Animation #SaturdayMorningCartoons #HellspawnedCosplay #Legacy https://www.instagram.com/p/CRj-9OhjKpa/?utm_medium=tumblr

Now that #Blerdcon and #GogoRangerStation are over...I can refocus on this Kickstarter by myself, @fitnessbysutton and @oliverbanksart of #ArtMonkeyAnimation . . I'm SUPER proud to announce that @minijini_customs have thrown their support behind this animated PSA project to provide 10 MADE TO ORDER custom Pops centered on the #HeMan fandom!! From my version of He-Man to the #SheRa inspired by @brownelegz... you've got the opportunity to own these for your collection or to add to your child's collection. In addition... the Keldor (Skeletor) and Anti-Enternia He-Man Pops from the Masters of the Multiverse limited series will be available for selection as well! . . This option to support the Kickstarter to create 30 second PSAs will be $100 per Pop. Remember... the goal is to reach $1,000 per 30 seconds of animation similar to what I've been saving in my highlights. Whatever we get beyond the initial $1,000 will be applied to the next PSA. I feel like I must stress that I'm not looking to turn a profit here. This is purely an endeavor the 3 of us set out to do in order to make sure children of color know we've got them the way they've had us. . . The Kickstarter launches on August 1st and I'll be reminding you all every day until it's over that it's up and hungry for your support. Because as I've always said... WE'VE had the Power to make effective change and it'll always start with the kids! Thank you!! . . #cosplay #Cosplayer #blackcosplay #RepresentationMatters #BlackHeroesMatter #BlackNerds #Versatility #HeMan #mastersoftheuniverse #MOTU #motu2021crew #blackcosplayerhere #Kickstarter #PSA #Animation #SaturdayMorningCartoons #HellspawnedCosplay #funko #funkocollector #funkopop #customs #MastersoftheUniverseRevelation https://www.instagram.com/p/CRgv3k6jTLJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

What's funny is that folks thought we were playing games. With the recent reveal that King Grayskull, the source of the Power for He-Man, is a Black man with locs.... the void of representation of Black Heroes within super accessible properties is filling a bit. This isn't a trend or an agenda. This is what it looks like when IPs reflect its fandom...not just one sect of it. . . @fitnessbysutton has been my right hand in my endeavor to get @Mattel and @fisherprice to alter their toy lines to reflect all children as opposed to just one demographic of kids. My thinking is if you inundate kids with imagery of all shades of color, those who grow up to be Police or Judges will be a bit slower on pulling that trigger or putting a knee on someone's neck. We're getting there but I feel like Ricard and myself have applied pressure via our cosplay, @afropunk panel, #JuneteenthEvent and continued actions to raise awareness of what's necessary for effective changed behavior. . . @oliverbanksart of #ArtMonkeyAnimation has joined the fight by partnering with us to bring PSAs that will be accessible for ALL children but specifically the Black youth who sorely need the imagery of Heroes they can stand behind and with. They've been holding us down by validating our existence in the face of those who say we don't matter... its time we return the favor. Our Kickstarter for these PSAs begins August 1....$1,000 per 30 seconds of animation. Our goal is to get at least 1 out and if we get more, we'll make more. . . Will you help us make this happen? . . #cosplay #Cosplayer #blackcosplay #RepresentationMatters #BlackHeroesMatter #BlackNerds #Versatility #HeMan #mastersoftheuniverse #MOTU #motu2021crew #blackcosplayerhere #ForTheCulture #Mattel #Netflix #FisherPrice https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ8fbmfDYzx/?utm_medium=tumblr