Nothing says “my plan is working perfectly” quite like a skeletal cackle echoing through the throne room.

This variant captures the most iconic pose of any self-respecting hooded overlord—mouth agape in villainous triumph, mid-maniacal laugh. That open jaw transforms the serious menace of the closed-mouth version into theatrical evil, the moment when schemes click into place and victory seems assured. The hood frames that gleeful skull perfectly, creating the silhouette that haunted Saturday morning cartoons.

The open mouth creates dramatic depth for painters. Render the interior dark—black or very dark purple—to create that hollow void effect. The teeth can be bright bone-white contrasting sharply against the darkness, while the skull itself benefits from careful shading to emphasize the structure. That hood wants rich, dramatic colors with deep shadows where it frames the face.

Perfect for displaying mid-gloat, creating dynamic confrontation scenes, or capturing that split-second before the hero inevitably foils everything. Pair with the serious version to show before and after realizing the trap actually worked this time.

Display both Skeletor variants with your He-Man heads for the complete eternal rivalry. The laugh track is implied, batteries not included.