Ram-Man is a prominent character in the Masters of the Universe franchise, recognized by his bulky appearance and flat-topped metal helmet. A member of the Heroic Warriors, Ram-Man is characterized as the “human battering ram,” and his special ability is to knock opponents or obstacles down with his super-hard helmet. It seems unlikely that Ram-Man could accomplish his feats based on human strength alone, as he may be mystically enhanced or have cybernetic enhancements, but the nature of his ability is never fully revealed. Ram-Man’s backstory may finally be revealed in the upcoming Netflix show, Masters of the Universe Revolution, and the New Eternia Masterverse line as a Deluxe figure.
Ram-Man first appeared in the early Mattel mini-comic “He-Man Meets Ram-Man!”, where he is portrayed as a loner who lives on a stretch of barren land. He attacks anyone who crosses his land, believing their intention is to fight him. Although his past is not delved into, it is implied that he retreated to this stretch of land after being continuously victimized by others. The story begins with He-Man crossing his land, and despite stating his peace, Ram-Man disbelieves him and attacks him. After He-Man beats him, Ram-Man swears to get revenge on He-Man. Skeletor takes advantage of Ram-Man’s confusion and tricks him into believing He-Man is evil, leading him to Castle Grayskull, where he forces Ram-Man into ramming the jaw bridge repeatedly to gain entry to the castle. When The Sorceress witnesses Skeletor’s attempt to break into Grayskull, she calls He-Man to her aid, who releases Ram-Man from Skeletor’s clutches and drives away the villain. Realizing he had been tricked and that He-Man means him no harm, Ram-Man befriends He-Man and joins the Heroic Warriors.
In the 1980s cartoon He-Man and the Masters of the Universe by Filmation, Ram-Man is depicted as a small, dwarfish figure, which is closer in appearance to his action figure with its legs retracted. In order to make the character more child-friendly for the sake of the show’s intended audience, Ram-Man’s aggressiveness is toned down for the series. He is portrayed generally as a comical character, slow and dim-witted with an almost childlike mentality, but also strong-hearted and easily likeable. Ram-Man often appears alongside Stratos in early episodes, and later episodes flesh out his character more, particularly the season 2 episode “Not So Blind,” which shows a degree of humanity in his mostly slapstick personality. In this episode, he admits to being slow on the uptake but not necessarily “dumb.” Another notable moment for Ram-Man is the episode “House of Shokoti Part I,” in which he gives a memorable moral at the end of the episode, telling kids not to hit things with their head like he does in case they hurt themselves. Ram-Man also often has other cartoonish features such as his legs actually uncoiling like springs on occasion and making “boing” sounds when he uses his abilities.
In the modern revival of Masters of the Universe, Ram-Man’s portrayal in the contemporary series is something of a mixture between his Filmation portrayal and his original mini-comic portrayal. Here he is once again drawn as a large and bulky rather than a dwarfish character, and is actually larger than even He-Man in size. In episodes where he removes his helmet, he appears to have a metal plate on top of his head. Instead of leaping at opponents from great distances, Ram-Man runs into them or jumps short distances. The “boing” sound is removed, and his legs never “uncoil” like springs. Ram-Man rarely suffers ill effects from his rams in this series.
Ram-Man’s appearance in the Netflix series “Masters of the Universe: Revelation” showcases him in a new light, with a more modernized and realistic look. In this series, Ram-Man is portrayed as a member of the Heroic Warriors and serves as a loyal friend and ally to He-Man. His special ability to knock opponents down with his super-hard helmet is once again highlighted in this series.
In terms of his personality, Ram-Man is depicted as a brave and determined character who is always willing to put himself in harm’s way for the sake of his friends. He is also shown to have a softer side, with a particular fondness for Teela, who he has a playful and flirtatious relationship with.
Despite his heroic deeds, Ram-Man is not without his flaws. In the series, he struggles with feeling inferior due to his lack of superhuman abilities and often feels like he is not contributing enough to the team. This insecurity is highlighted in the episode “The Forge at the Forest of Forever”, where Ram-Man is given the opportunity to prove his worth and rises to the occasion in a powerful and inspiring moment.
Overall, Ram-Man is a beloved character in the Masters of the Universe franchise, known for his iconic appearance and unique abilities. Whether he is depicted as a comical figure or a more serious and nuanced character, Ram-Man remains a fan-favorite and a vital member of the Heroic Warriors.
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