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Thundercats NY Toy Fair 2011 Preview

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Bandai provided us with new images and info for their upcoming Thundercats figures. The new pics include the first look at Thundercats 2011 figures Panthro and Tygra and new shots of Cheetara and Lion-O. We also have our very first look at Thundercats Classics Tygra!

There are plenty of pics and info. Click the headline of the story for all the goodies!

UPDATE:
High Resolution images added! PRESS RELEASE

“ThunderCats” fuses sci-fi and sorcery to reignite the thrill of the 1980s hit television series with all the favorite characters exploring an expanded universe. It’s sure to have kids everywhere once again shouting, “ThunderCats, Ho!” Lion-O wasn’t ready to be king and he definitely wasn’t ready to be the only cat standing between immortal evil and the total destruction of his world, but fate left him little choice. Only he could lead this quest.

PRODUCT LINE DETAILS

Bandai America Incorporated has launched the iconic ThunderCats toy line back into action with an all-new look! Kids and fans of the original 1980s animated television show will be able to wield the mystic Sword of Omens to become Lion-O, King of the ThunderCats. Join Lion-O as he battles against the evil Mumm-Ra and hollers, “ThunderCats, Ho!” The line includes action figures, vehicles, play sets and role-play items aligned with the all new “ThunderCats” animated series.

4″ Figures ($7.99 SRP – Fall 2011)

Thunder, Thunder, ThunderCats Ho! 4″ figures are based on the all new “ThunderCats” animated adventure series from Warner Bros. Animation. Crafted with great detail and quality, collectors and kids can play or display their favorite ThunderCats Heroes and Villains in their own environment and recreate scenes from the TV show.

  • Each of the 4″ figures comes with a weapon and/or accessory that is unique to each character.
  • All 4″ figures include an embedded magnet in the figure for interaction with multiple SKUs across the line, activating unique features.

8″ Collector Figure (Classic) ($16.99 SRP – Fall 2011)

  • Based on the classic 1980s animated “ThunderCats” series!
  • Each of these 8″ figures includes 18 points of articulation and comes with each character’s iconic weapons.

Deluxe ThunderTank w/ 4″ Figure ($29.99 SRP – Fall 2011)

  • Roll into battle with the all new 2011 ThunderCats ThunderTank!
  • The ThunderTank comes with a 4″ scaled Snarf figure, designed to activate the magnetic “ThunderCats, Hooo!” sound effects.
  • Launch the Bikes with a simple push of a button.
  • The new 2011 4″ figures can ride inside and unlock special ThunderTank features.

Deluxe Sword of Omens ($19.99 SRP – Fall 2011)

  • Wield the power of Lion-O’s mystic Sword of Omens to become a member of the ThunderCats!
  • The Sword of Omens includes lights and sounds with an extendable blade!

Discussion / Comments From the Thundercats.ws Forums (Read Only, Archived)

  2. JohnnyAngel77 has no avatar! JohnnyAngel77 says

    Stuff is looking great. I'm sold on the Classics line already. I'm really curious to see the 6" figures still. I'm curious if they will flow well with other 6" lines.

  5. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    Classics Tygra is straight up awesome. As is classics Lion-O. The 2011 figures are not too shabby either. The Thunder Tank is fantastic. Love the Snarf peeking out.

  6. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    Glad that it's confirmed that Cheetara is 4 inch, not the classics. There was a bit of confusion floating around there for a bit.

    Digging the "4 inch" Panthro too.

  7. JohnnyAngel77 has no avatar! JohnnyAngel77 says

    I wonder how long we will be waiting to see a Classics Panthro. I doubt we will see it at Toyfair since its not even part of the first wave.

  8. The_Eva-Living has no avatar! The_Eva-Living says

    WOW!! That Classics Tigra is great... just wish these guys were a little shorter. Oh well. Definite buy. Now..... Mumm-ra please

  9. SAF7 has no avatar! SAF7 says

    Okay, I absolutely need that Sword of Omens. I cannot wait for that and the Classics line to start!

  10. ThunderTomkat21 has no avatar! ThunderTomkat21 says

    I kind of hope Bandai has plans to expand the 8" scale beyond Thundercats...like maybe Classic MMPR figures in that scale with that format of articulation.

    Might pick up Lion-O and the eventual Classics Mum-ra. The 4" figures don't look bad.

  11. Echo7Solo has no avatar! Echo7Solo says

    the classics look great. Not sure about the new ones yet but do love the classics.

  12. JohnnyAngel77 has no avatar! JohnnyAngel77 says

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ThunderTomkat21 View Post
    I kind of hope Bandai has plans to expand the 8" scale beyond Thundercats...like maybe Classic MMPR figures in that scale with that format of articulation.
    I'd actually pick up some of the first season originals if they were to do this.

  14. nitewing73's Avatar nitewing73 says

    I like it. I'm really looking forward to the Classic and new toon lines.

  15. ThunderTomkat21 has no avatar! ThunderTomkat21 says

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by JohnnyAngel77 View Post
    I'd actually pick up some of the first season originals if they were to do this.
    Well see I'm noticing a pattern. The 4" Thundercats figures seem to be the exact same format as the 4" MMPR and now, Samurai Ranger figures. The old MMPR figures are arguably still the best MMPR figures, and IIRC, were 8" scale too.

    Now if we're lucky, Tamashii(Bandai Japan's collectors' division), will be itching to make SH Figurarts Thundercats, and if that happens, collectors will go ape shit and preorder the fuck out of them. Helps that they're 6" scale IIRC.

    I dig how the 4" figures have magnet activated features. Clever, and does not take up space unlike electronic and spring activated gimmicks! UNCOMPROMISED ARTICULATION FOR THE FUCKING WIN!

  18. JohnnyAngel77 has no avatar! JohnnyAngel77 says

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ThunderTomkat21 View Post
    Wait a minute...are those ball AND swivel wrists?
    Looks like it, very interesting. Only articulation they don't have that would be very beneficial is the ab crunch. Other than that, I'm super happy for these.

  22. MegaPrime33 has no avatar! MegaPrime33 says

    I am very impressed with with Tygra. I have no doubt the whole classics line is going to be awesome. I wonder if they'll do vehicles and playsets to go with them?

  23. JohnnyAngel77 has no avatar! JohnnyAngel77 says

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by MegaPrime33 View Post
    I wonder if they'll do vehicles and playsets to go with them?
    That would be extremely awesome but I doubt we will see any. Being these are 8", a Thundertank would be pretty big. Well, unless it was just like the original that only held one figure (if I recall right).

    I was wondering if the 6" line will get any, though?

  24. wesitron's Avatar wesitron says

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by JohnnyAngel77 View Post
    Looks like it, very interesting. Only articulation they don't have that would be very beneficial is the ab crunch. Other than that, I'm super happy for these.
    Well it looks like Lion-O at least has a mid-chest ball, and Tygra may very well be sporting a NECA-style ball waist. These look fantastic, I can't wait. I hope the new cartoon is great, I'm not sure I'd pick up the newer styled figures if it's not.

    Let's see some villains!

  25. Panth-ro's Avatar Panth-ro says

    Those 8" Lion-O and Tygra figures are awesome. Im so tempted in collecting them.

  26. DESTRO's Avatar DESTRO says

    I'm all over those classics figures. Can't wait to see these in person at the Bandai ThunderCats Toy Fair 2011 Booth.

  28. misfit1015 has no avatar! misfit1015 says

    Classic line is looking amazing. I'm still kinda iffy on the 4" line, I think i want to see them in person first.

  30. Pravus Prime has no avatar! Pravus Prime says

    Wow, those 8 inch figures continue to knock my socks off.

    Now show me Mumm-Ra!

  33. vadersquest has no avatar! vadersquest says

    Nice! I am excited about the classic figures. I will get to see them in person in a few days and I cannot wait!

  34. JohnnyAngel77 has no avatar! JohnnyAngel77 says

    I'm jealous of you guys that get to go to Toyfair!

    But in a good way.

  38. nitewing73's Avatar nitewing73 says

    I can't wait to see more of the classics figures. The price seems in line with the DC Classics line so it seems pretty reasonable and less than the MOTUC on the Matty website.

  39. nitewing73's Avatar nitewing73 says

    Hope they do Hatchiman and Snowman in the classic line as well.

  40. Pink Panthro has no avatar! Pink Panthro says

    DEAR GOD! THE CLASSICS TOYS HAVE THE WONDERFUL ULTIMATE MUSCLE ANKLES. but wheres tigra's torso articulation :"(

  41. Dawg99's Avatar Dawg99 says

    Man oh Man those Classic figures kick all kinds of Ass!!
    I can't wait to see more of the Classics..
    Gonna be a great line of figures

  42. Grune the Destroyer has no avatar! Grune the Destroyer says

    Classics Tygra looks every bit as good as Lion-O. Man, I'm in for the whole Classic series. Looks great.

  43. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    Really glad people are digging the Classics figures. I think the line is going to be fantastic. I just hope it sells well enough to keep it going for awhile.

  44. firmpulse has no avatar! firmpulse says

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Joe Moore View Post
    Really glad people are digging the Classics figures. I think the line is going to be fantastic. I just hope it sells well enough to keep it going for awhile.
    they are looking fantastic. i'll miss the ab crunch but at least all the other needed artic is present.

    are you at toy fair yet?

  45. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by firmpulse View Post
    they are looking fantastic. i'll miss the ab crunch but at least all the other needed artic is present.

    are you at toy fair yet?
    I don't think Tony is going to be there until Saturday. We'll have detailed reports from the show though.

  46. Ashley has no avatar! Ashley says

    I think Snarf peeking out of the Thundertank has me sold on that now. It's exactly how I'd want to display it.

    More of a 4" collector than anything else, but I do find the Classics figures to be really tempting. The original cast wasn't huge so I think I'll have to go up my collecting scale since the full team wouldn't take up all that much room and they look great so far.

  47. King T'Challa has no avatar! King T'Challa says

    Hmm. I hate to be "that guy" but, I don't know about these figures. I always reserve full judgement until I have one in hand, but I think these figs are looking a bit dated. Who does a balled neck-joint that starts in the shoulders anymore? And what's up with the (bad) vintage styled musculature? Comparing these figs to other "Classics" styled figs we have today, I'm not that impressed.

    Like everyone else, I'm excited that we're getting new 'Cats toys, but we shouldn't call just anything they throw at us "awesome". Not yet, anyway.

  48. JohnnyAngel77 has no avatar! JohnnyAngel77 says

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by King T'Challa View Post
    Hmm. I hate to be "that guy" but, I don't know about these figures. I always reserve full judgement until I have one in hand, but I think these figs are looking a bit dated. Who does a balled neck-joint that starts in the shoulders anymore? And what's up with the (bad) vintage styled musculature? Comparing these figs to other "Classics" styled figs we have today, I'm not that impressed.

    Like everyone else, I'm excited that we're getting new 'Cats toys, but we shouldn't call just anything they throw at us "awesome". Not yet, anyway.
    I'll be that "other guy" then. Its freakin Thundercats, they aren't hideous by any means at all. I'd much rather have something that was just short of perfect (and this has yet to be seen and won't be until they are in hand) than nothing at all. We have waited 20+ years for these and now we get them. Awesome.

  49. Pink Panthro has no avatar! Pink Panthro says

    the lion-o really does look fantastic, if not just for his glove lol. i will say this, i have a bunch of ultimate muscles from 02 or so, and they wont fit with heman. so if they stay like this they get their own shelf. i dont think they will mind

  50. Ocelon has no avatar! Ocelon says

    Is it just me or does both Lion-Os' swords seem oddly long for one-handed blades?


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