Orko Is Strong, Like King Kong!

Orko is strong, like King Kong!

He Man is weak, throw him in the creek!

Hi there, I'm Orko! I don't suspect you have seen me on this blog for a very long time, not since last night. Well, every afternoon is tech time for me and Furaha, and tonight might be a good time for me to tell you about how our friend [SWORD SHWING TO AVOID MY REAL NAME] found me and took both me and my new friends, Atlanta and Marina, home!

So first off, she and her support worker stopped off at Tesco to get a special picnic feast to get 8,000 views for her photos of the Highland Charity Shop on Google Maps. Yeah, you heard me, 8,000 views! It was a landmark achievement. When Furaha and I heard that, Furaha cheered as our carer Optimus swung her around over his head, while I magicked up confetti which fell out of nowhere and I blew a noisemaker like it's a trumpet. Anyway, they bought sausage rolls and chicken poppers and Coke and Babybel and a Galaxy Choc Bar.

And guess what else?

A Bluey Fleece Blanket! I bet she's gonna use it in bed tonight, and rub her cheek against it to remember this day. I rub my non-exposable cheeks against Furaha's fur to get me to sleep when I have nightmares of He Man. Talking of which...

When my friend arrived at T T Retro, there were more exciting things! British made TV shows, Walking With Dinosaurs on DVD, Doctor Who and Transformers comics, and guess what else? 2002 Masters Of The Universe comics! You heard me, 2002 Masters Of The Universe comics! This is not a drill, it's for real! And the comic she chose was Power Of Fear, something Mattel did for the 2005 Dream Halloween event for children with AIDS. She was so lucky to have bought both of them, and her Mum agreed she could buy a DVD AND a comic! Believe it or not, this kid's walkin' on air!

Then it's off to the newsagents, and the bad news is: there were kids in there. So they ordered a kids' puzzle magazine, and hot-footed it outta there. They were originally supposed to go to the sweet shop, but there was nowhere - I mean, nowhere at all - to park on a Friday. So they went to Home Bargains, and that was when my friend read about me trying to save He Man, who along with his friends threw racist remarks at me like insult-filled water balloon dodgeballs.

The funny part about this is Stinkor being chased by items that may suggest he needs a bath because of how stinky his bottom is. Bleaurgh! But not only was I her highlight of the comic, the main highlight was the hopeful last few pages, with He Man giving us a Children Living With AIDs message and those auction adverts, plus, an exciting advert for the then-new He Man website. I wish I could go on there...

...AND HIJACK THEM!

SSSSHHHH!

Oh, Furaha. It's you.

FURAHA: *whispers loudly* Of course it's me. And I have something else to tell. My friend slept for two whole hours, until 2:36. And now she's online, typing all this up in our voices.

ORKO: So....you think we're still friends?

FURAHA: Of course we're still friends.

(Both of them hug softly, sighing gently)

I Hate He Man, Sis!

To Furaha:

I hate He Man. He's a right bully who along with his so called 'Masters Of The Universe' (hint hint) never lets me eat anything or sleep all day. Eternia is a place of slavery and death, but when I came to Earth, I knew it was a peaceful place where I can eat or sleep whenever I want. And most of all, it's a place where I can have fun with you whenever I want too!

Friendly Thoughts - Welcome To Earth

When I was at school learning about planet Earth and watching The Lion King and such, we did this dance to a Michael Jackson song called 'Earth Song'. Back when I was at secondary school, I didn't want anything to do with it, because at primary school everyone was too noisy and shrill to even bother looking out for my needs. And my secondary school years were worse - it felt like every single member of the school - the pupils, the teachers, everyone - was laughing at me and bullying me for being different!

CURSE THOSE YEARS AT SCHOOL!

But now, with this song, I've found it a rightful purpose. And what is that purpose you ask? Well, since I used it for my film Furaha, Orko & Optimus: Black Mask, I now associate with the entire history of the Masters Of The Universe toyline and everything that came with it - the characters, the TV series, the films, you name it, I associate the song with anything to do with the adventures and exploits of He Man - EXCEPT THE 2021 SERIES, S4C BUTCHERED IT!

Not only that, but I also associate it with when the 2002 He Man series aired on TV around the world, from Toonami on Cartoon Network in the USA to GMTV Kids here in the UK and Cheez TV in Australia and beyond. Those were now good times as I put it, even if my favourite character Orko was left out. I feel sympathy for him even when I watch it on Prime Video.

Remember this, my friends:

Don't cry because we lost that series, smile because we have it...NOW, on Prime Video!

Spend, Save, Create - The Story Savings Jar

Choose Your Jar (or Box)
Decorate a clear jar or small box with stickers, drawings of your favorite characters (maybe Optimus Prime or He-Man!), and a label like “Sybil’s Story Fund.” Making it beautiful reminds you how special your stories are.

Set Tiny Goals
Break your big dream (“make a film!”) into bite-size steps. For example:

• Write a short story → €2

• Finish a character sketch → €1

• Plan a scene outline → €1
  Every time you complete one of these steps, drop that amount into your jar. You’ll see your savings grow alongside your writing progress!

Allowance Split
If you get pocket money or small gifts, divide each coin into three parts:

• Create (50%) goes straight into your Story Savings Jar

• Spend (30%) for little treats or outings

• Share (20%) to give or donate
  This way, you’re still having fun and being generous, while steadily building your creative fund.

“Match” with Family or Friends
Invite someone you trust—maybe a parent or grandparent—to match every euro you save toward your stories. If you put in €5, they add €5. It’s like having your own mini-investor who believes in your ideas!

Celebrate Milestones
When you reach rounds of €10, €20, or whatever feels big to you, celebrate with a little party: watch an episode of your favorite show together, draw new story art, or read aloud your latest chapter. These celebrations keep you motivated and remind you how far you’re coming.

Track with a Sticker Chart
On a poster or whiteboard, draw a simple chart with 10 boxes. Each time you save €1 (or whatever unit you choose), fill in a box with a colorful sticker—a smiley face, a star, or a little rocket. Watching the stickers fill up is super encouraging!