Wily Kit and Wily Kat are given a chance to shine this week as we learn the history of these two characters. Thsi week the overall story arc takes a back seat to character development and life lessons.
Read on to check out our review of Thundercats Episode 18: Survival of the Fittest.
I wanted to take the time to feature some really fantastic paintings by a newer member of the site. Check out some of these fantastic watercolor paintings by member Wilycub. The paintings, based on the original Thundercats characters, showcase Lion-O, Panthro, Mumm-Ra, Tygra, Cheetara and Bengali. Read on to check them out.
If you’re an artist looking to share your work, or you just want to see what our talented members are up to, check out the Thundercats Fan Art Forum.
After failing his final trial, Lion-O sacrifices his soul to save his fellow Thundercats. But does he get there in time? And does how does he explain to his fellow Cats that he has little time left on Third Earth?
Read on to check out our review of Thundercats Episode 16: The Trials Of Lion-O Part 2.
After a one week hiatus, WB has provided us with a few screen caps and preview clips. This week we get the conclusion to the 2-parter with Thundercats Episode 16: The Trials of Lion-O Part 2.
The other cats remain trapped in Mumm-Ra’s Pyramid and, believing Lion-O is dead, attempt to escape to prevent Mumm-Ra from getting the Eye of Thundera out of the sword. Lion-O has two trials left: Panthro and Tygra, but he fails to defeat the latter. Pleading for a chance to save his friends, Jaga grants him life until sunrise to try and save his friends
and stop Mumm-Ra.
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Last year, we got a few Thundercats Classic Halloween Costumes and Masks. Now, Amazon has put up listings for some Modern Thundercats Halloween Costumes. Only pictures of the Lion-O costumes have been released, but there are others. Also, they have listed two new Classic Thundercats Vinyl Masks.
• ThunderCats Animated Lion-O Value Child Costume – Small
• ThunderCats Animated Lion-O Deluxe Muscle Chest Costume – Small
• ThunderCats Animated Tygra Value Child Costume – Medium
• ThunderCats Animated Tygra Deluxe Muscle Chest Costume – Small
• ThunderCats Animated Mumm-Ra Deluxe Muscle Chest Costume – Small
• ThunderCats Animated Mumm-Ra Value Child Costume – Small
• ThunderCats Animated Panthro Value Child Costume – Small
• ThunderCats Animated Panthro Deluxe Muscle Chest Costume – Large
• Rubie’s Costume Co Thundercats Lion-O Adult Overhead Mask (link has wrong image)
• Rubie’s Costume Co Thundercats Panthro Adult Mask (link has wrong image)
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Bandai has updated their Thundercats Site with listings for the newer toys that have come out over the past few months. Finally adding listings for figures like Claudus, Wave 2 Panthro, Slithe and some of the others. They have also added the new role play Panthro Nunchucks. Nothing to get too excited over, but at least the site is being kept up to date.
Check out the updated toy listings Here.
Thundercats finally returns to the airwaves to kick off their second season. Episode 14 began with the Thundercats gaining momentum in their fight against Mumm-Ra‘s lizard army. But, with two new recruits, Mumm-Ra‘s army becomes more dangerous than they’ve been in a long time.
Read on to check out our review of Thundercats Episode 14: New Alliances.
Warner Bros. has sent along new clips and images for Thundercats Episode 14 – New Alliances.
The Thundercats go on the offensive taking down Mumm-Ra’s lizard army piece by piece. Lion-O appeals to the soldiers to turn against their overlord, but Mumm-Ra won’t see his army crushed so easily. He tasks Slithe with recruiting two new and vicious Generals — Addicus and Kaynar — to retaliate against the cats. Meanwhile, the Robear Berbils make Panthro a new set of robotic arms and soop up the Thundertank.
Thundercats returns on an all new day and time. Episode 14 hits Saturday, March 24 at 9:30 AM EST.
We finally have word that Thundercats is returning! The news comes courtesy of James Harvey of Toonzone.net.
THUNDERCATS
Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. (ET, PT)
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.
• Saturday, March 24: “New Alliances” – The Thundercats go on the offensive taking down Mumm-Ra’s lizard army piece by piece. Lion-O appeals to the soldiers to turn against their overlord, but Mumm-Ra won’t see his army crushed so easily. He tasks Slithe with recruiting two new and vicious Generals — Addicus and Kaynar — to retaliate against the cats. Meanwhile, the Robear Berbils make Panthro a new set of robotic arms and soop up the Thundertank.
• Saturday, March 31: “The Trials of Lion-O Pt. 1” – Mumm-Ra’s generals ambush and, while the other cats are captured, Lion-O falls to his death. Thanks to the Spirit Stone, he encounters Jaga in the Astral Plane and is given a second chance at life. If he is able to pass a series of trials that pit him against each of his teammates, he can win back his life and save the other cats. First up are Kit and Kat, followed by Cheetara. But the clock is ticking because Mumm-Ra has the Sword of Omens!
Here are some pics of Mezco’s Mega Scale Panthro from Toy Fair 2012.