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SDCC TRU Exclusive Classics Lion-O
Mezco Mumm-Ra Mega Scale Action Figure at SDCC 2011
Mezco and MTV Team Up For Amazing Lion-O ThunderCats MTV Geek Giveaway
We got a press release from Mezco about a Lion-O give-away at San Diego Comic-Con 2011.
Mezco and MTV team Up For Amazing Lion-O ThunderCats™ MTV Geek Giveaway
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Mezco Toyz thrilled fans of ThunderCats this year at the world famous New York International Toy Fair this year when they announced they would be making the first ever Mega Scale Lion-O ThunderCats action figure.
This mega-scale figure measures over 20 inches tall from the tip of his upraised, extended sword to the soles of his Thunderian boots.
Featuring 7 points of articulation this mega figure is superbly detailed, perfectly capturing not only the iconic look of Lion-O as he appeared in the classic television series, but the essence, of Lion-O as he proudly raises the mystic Sword of Omens towards the heavens and roars out “Thundercats, Ho!” He comes complete with his impressive Claw Shield and a removable mystic Sword Of Omens.
Lion-O is packaged in a collector friendly window box that allows him to be displayed while remaining Mint In Box.
In an move sure to thrill fans, MezcoDirect.com is teaming up with MTV Geek for a giveaway that is unprecedented. Says Mezco’s Director Of Special Projects, Mike Drake, “Mezco will be supplying MTV Geek with not only a Lion-O to use as a Give Away, but the Lion-O prototype/ test shot as well. Mezco’s prototypes / test shots are highly sought after by collectors and many end up displayed in museums, our King Kong has a dedicated display case in NY’s prestigious Museum Of The Moving Image. We actually turned down the requests of three museums so that we could supply Lion-O to MTV Geek for this giveaway”.
Fans and collectors wishing to try their hand at winning MTV’s Giveaway should read the following:
Dates for the MTV Geek Giveaway:
July 18 – July 22
Winner will be announced the following week.
To Enter: During the Sweepstakes Period, go to
http://bit.ly/ohbl67and from your Twitter account, follow the MTVGeek account and retweet the following tweet:
Giving away Mezco ThunderCats Mega-Scale Lion-O to one (1) follower! #MTVGeek RT (copy/paste) to enter! Rules: http://bit.ly/ohbl67
MezcoDirect.com will also be giving away a second finished Lion-O (but not a prototype/ test shot).
To enter the Mezco portion of the giveaway, simply visit :
http://mezcotoyz.com/newsletter.htmland sign up for the Mezco newsletter before July 23th, 2011.
A winner will be selected the following week.
Also, the lawyers would like to remind everyone of the following:
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open only to individuals who are: (i) legal residents of one (1) of the fifty (50) U.S. or D.C., (ii) are at least AGE 18 years of age or older at the time of entry and (iii) have a account to enter. Starts 12:00pm ET on Monday, July 18th and it will end July 22nd at 9pm ET, Official Rules available at . http://bit.ly/ohbl67 VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
THUNDERCATS: TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Ted Wolf.
SDCC Thundercats Sword of Omens (Real and Foam)
Thanks to the WB’s Comic Con page, we have some new info on a contest and giveaway planned for San Diego Comic Con.
They have commissioned one life sized replica of the Sword of Omens from the new Thundercats television show. That will be given away to one lucky fan at SDCC.
They will also be giving away foam versions of the replica on Friday and Sunday at the Warner Brothers booth.
To see images, and check out the full press release, click on for the full story. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WARNER BROS. ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF COMIC-CON SWAG WITH EXCLUSIVE THUNDERCATS SWORD OF OMENS GIVEAWAY
BURBANK, Calif. (July 15, 2011) — To celebrate the highly anticipated premiere of ThunderCats, the newest Warner Bros. Animation series on Cartoon Network, the studio has commissioned a replica Sword of Omens, Lion-O’s mythical weapon used in the series, to be given away to one lucky fan, exclusively at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2011.
- Handcrafted by the artisan Dragon of Renegade Effects Group, this replica Sword of Omens is forged of aircraft aluminum (1/3 of what steel weighs – but just as tough!) and features a hand-carved eyepiece and ThunderCats logo.
- Sword design taken directly from the drawings of the Warner Bros. Animation artists.
- Visit the Warner Bros. booth (#4545) to find out how you could win the Sword of Omens.
- In addition to this special prize, the Warner Bros. booth (#4545) will also be giving away free foam replicas of the Sword of Omens to fans on Friday, July 22, and Sunday, July 24.
- A world premiere screening of ThunderCats at Comic-Con will take place on Friday, July 22, at 3:30 p.m. in Room 6A. Afterward the screening, join Larry Kenney (voice of Claudus, voice of Lion-O in the original series), Emmanuelle Chriqui (voice of Cheetara), producers Michael Jelenic and Ethan Spaulding, and art director Dan Norton will for a panel discussion on the series.
- ThunderCats roars onto TV screens with an hour-long special premiere event on Friday, July 29, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Cartoon Network. Following the premiere, the show will air regularly on Cartoon Network Friday nights at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT, beginning August 5.
Only the true Lord of the ThunderCats can wield the mighty Sword of Omens! And only one lucky fan will be able to win this exclusive Comic-Con replica at the Warner Bros. booth.
Must be over 18 to enter. Official Rules available at TheWB.com.
For continuing info on the Studio’s plans at Comic-Con, please visit www.thewb.com/comiccon and follow us on Twitter @TheWBdotcom (hashtag #WBSDCC).
About ThunderCats:
ThunderCats is a new animated series from Warner Bros. Animation (WBA), premiering exclusively on Cartoon Network, and is executive produced by Sam Register (Teen Titans, Ben 10, Batman: The Brave and the Bold), with Michael Jelenic (Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Wonder Woman) and Ethan Spaulding (Avatar: The Last Airbender) producing.
An epic, all new reimagining of the classic 1980s animated series, ThunderCats tells the story of a hero’s journey to fulfill his ultimate destiny. On Third Earth, the kingdom of Thundera is being threatened by the evil sorcerer Mumm-Ra, and Lion-O, the young heir to the throne, embarks on a great quest to take his rightful place as king. The unlikely champion must work with his faithful comrades Tygra, Cheetara, Panthro, WilyKit, WilyKat, and his loyal pet, Snarf — who join him on his journey — to save their world from darkness.
ThunderCats SDCC 2011 Bag Exclusive
SDCC11 Ma-Mutt Revealed
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.
AFX SDCC11 Mumm-Ra and Exclusive Ma-Mutt Staction Figures
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.
Mezco Lion-O San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Exclusive Variant
Mezco has put up a listing for a San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Exclusive Variant of their upcoming Mega Scale Thundercats Lion-O. So this officially gives us our first Thundercats exclusive figure. The figure will sell for $50.
“ThunderCats Ho!
Straight from the ThunderCats’ Lair on Third Earth, it’s Lion-O and the legendary mystic Sword of Omens.
This mega-scale figure measures over 20 inches tall from the tip of his upraised, extended sword to the soles of his Thunderian boots.
Featuring 7 points of articulation this mega figure is superbly detailed, perfectly capturing not only the iconic look of Lion-O as he appeared in the classic television series, but the essence, of Lion-O as he proudly raises the mystic Sword of Omens towards the heavens and roars out “Thundercats, Ho!”
This special Summer Exclusive Variant Edition features:
*Interchangeable glowing eyes head and open mouth heads
*Both Sword of Omens and short sword of Omens
*Alternate left hand Claw Shield
Lion-O is packaged in a collector friendly window box that allows him to be displayed while remaining Mint In Box. This is a non-numbered limited edition item. Edition size TBD.
NOTE: You will be charged at the time your order is placed, merchandise ships in last week of July 2011.”
Click the headline of the story for the photos.
Thundercon Announced And Guests
Thundercon and Powercon are teaming up for a mega-sized toy show dedicated to all things Thundercats, Masters of the Universe and She-Ra. The dual show is being held September 24th and 25th in Los Angeles, California. The shows will be located at the Four Points at LAX airport. There is a slew of MOTU talent already announced, and they have just announced that Larry Kenney, the original voice of Lion-O and the new voice of King Claudus, will be a guest.