In this week’s IGN Thundercats Thursday, they talk about the new art direction of the series. IGN talks with Shinichi Matsumi, the Supervising Director of Studio 4°C, about their approach, working with Warner Bros. and more. As usual, there is new artwork to go along with it.
Check out the images by clicking the headline of the story, see the original article Here.
A video has been posted on YouTube showing a new Thundercats 2011 TV spot from Cartoon Network. The new ad gives us our first new footage since the amazing Wondercon trailer. Check it out below.
Thundercats.ws forum member Bravestarr has informed us that Mezco’s highly anticipated 14″ Mega Scale Lion-O is now shipping from Big Bad Toy Store. It is also beginning to pop-up on Ebay. One of those auctions gives us a look at the final packaged figure.
Warner Bros. has sent out a press release with a bit of new info for Thundercats 2011 as well as the Classic Thundercats. Here’s a quick breakdown:
Thundercats 2011
• Hour long special premiere Friday, July 29 at 8:00 PM EST
• Series will air on Friday’s at 8:30 PM EST starting August 5th
• Series premiere will air at Comic-Con followed by Q&A panel
Classic Thundercats
• Classic Thundercats marathon on Boomerang July 16 and 17
• Classic Thundercats 9-episode marathon on Cartoon Network July 23
• Classic Thundercats returns to syndication via Boomerang on Mondays at 5pm, starts July 18
Other Thundercats Info
• CartoonNetwork.com will launch “Thundera Run”, a free game, July 18
• A Thundercats “party pack” will be available for download from CartoonNetwork.com
For the full press release, click the headline of the story.
Icon Heroes has sent along some new photos and info. They have revealed the San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Exclusive Ma-Mutt PVC Figure. The figure will be available when you buy the Mumm-Ra Staction Figure at the AFX booth during Comic-Con.
“Hello, we are pleased to announce the debut of our Thundercats Mumm-Ra the Ever Living PVC Deluxe Staction Figure at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con! This is the first character in our line of PVC Staction Figures. Mumm-Ra will first be sold at the Action Figure Xpress booth (#3345) and then after the show at specialty shops and online retailers. As an added bonus for attendees, Action Figure Xpress will be giving away their Exclusive Ma-Mutt Staction Figure with every purchase of Mumm-Ra at the show! Attached are some photos for your use including a comparison shot with our Lion-O Mini Statue to show how massive Mumm-Ra is!”
The Mumm-Ra Staction Figure has been previously revealed. Check out the San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Ma-Mutt Press Release. Click the headline of the story to check out the new photos, including some new Mumm-Ra photos.
On the Wednesday, June 22 episode of Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, a very special guest was on the show. The Thundercats‘ own Panthro stopped by to showcase a bit from his cabaret show, singing the Thundercats theme song. Check it out below.
Please be aware that this clip is from Hulu, and may not play outside of North America.
IGN has posted their second in a running series of articles leading up to the Thundercats 2011 premiere.This update focuses on the design and species inhabiting Third Earth. They talk with series Art Director Dan Norton. Dan Norton talks about his approach and his inspirations for the various settings, what they plan to expand on (like Mumm-Ra’s Tomb) and more.
We’ve mirrored the photos. They can be seen by clicking the headline of the story. The full article can be read Here.
Action Figure Xpress has announced that they will be exclusively offering the Icon Heroes Mumm-Ra Staction Figure. But those who buy the figure at San Diego Comic-Con 2011 will receive an exclusive Ma-Mutt Staction Figure. Check the press release below.
Thundercats Mumm-Ra and Exclusive Ma-Mutt Deluxe Staction Figure Set to Invade
2011 San Diego Comic Con Booth #3345
Ancient spirits of evil transport Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living to San Diego Comic Con. Action Figure Xpress and Icon Heroes debut the villainous Mumm-Ra and SDCC exclusive Ma-Mutt Staction Figures.
Honlulu, HI, June 21, 2011 –(PR.com)– Captured as he transforms from a wretched corpse to a bloodcurling force of terror, Mumm-Ra lunges off the screen and into your collection. Designed with burning eyes, billowing cape and bandages, you experience his wrath boil over with rage. The gate fold window box packaging features a special diorama insert of Mumm-Ra’s Tomb Fortress. Measuring a full 9”h x 11”w x 2.5”d on base, this PVC figure is available for $40 exclusively at Action Figure Xpress’ booth #3345.
As a special bonus, every Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living Staction Figure purchased at SDCC will come with a free exclusive gift: the Ma-Mutt Staction Figure. Measuring 3.5”h x 1.5”w x 2.5”d on base, this action figure of the faithful companion captures his ferocious snarl while in attack mode.
“A revival of the past is brewing,” said Pat Wang, President. “With the upcoming release of the New Thundercats cartoon, we wanted to help fans relive those pinnacle moments of the classic toons. ”
About Action Figure Xpress
Founded in 1997, Action Figure Xpress (http://www.shopafx.com) is the top internet distributor of exclusive and limited edition collectibles such as statues, busts, action figures, Minimates and toys. There’s something for everyone here with brands such as Thundercats, Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, DC Superheroes, NBA, Disney, and more.
About Icon Heroes
Icon Heroes is a leading manufacturer of pop culture toys and collectibles. They bring popular characters to life and are excited to be recreating characters from one of our favorite 1980’s animated television shows – Thundercats.
Icon Heroes has posted the first packaging photos for their upcoming Mumm-Ra Staction Figure. The window box comes with a Mumm-Ra’s Tomb backer display.
check out all the photos by clicking the headline of the story.
WB has announced their panels for San Diego Comic-Con 2011. Thundercats fans who can make it will be in for a hell of a treat. They will be screening the premiere episode of the Thundercats 2011 cartoon!
FRIDAY, JULY 22, 20113:30–4:30 p.m. ThunderCats Premiere Episode Screening and Q&A – Comic-Con, Ho! From the moment this series was announced, fans have answered the call — now, the wait is finally over as Warner Bros. Animation is proud to bring the fans at Comic-Con the world premiere of this all-new reimagining of the beloved ’80s franchise. Lion-O, Tygra, Panthro, Cheetara, Wily Kit, Wily Kat and Snarf are back! After the screening, producers Michael Jelenic (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) and Ethan Spaulding (Avatar: The Last Airbender), art director Dan Norton (G.I. Joe: Resolute) and members of the voice cast will discuss what viewers can expect in the first season of this exciting new series. ThunderCats premieres in a special one-hour episode on Friday, July 29 at 8/7c on Cartoon Network. Become a fan of ThunderCats on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/thundercats. Room 6A