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Bandai has announced that the Thundercats 2011 toys are now in stores. We have received the following press release.

“ThunderCats, Hooo!” : New ThunderCats Toy Line Roars Into Retail Stores Nationwide

CYPRESS, Calif. – July 28, 2011 – A new generation of fans and a legion of dedicated collectors are roaring “ThunderCats, Hooo!” with the highly anticipated launch of the new ThunderCats toy line from Bandai America Incorporated and Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP). Timed to the debut of ThunderCats, the new re-imagined animated series from Warner Bros. Animation, the action-packed toys are now available at retail locations nationwide. ThunderCats begins with an hour-long special premiere event on Friday, July 29, at 8 p.m. (ET, PT) on Cartoon Network. Following the premiere, the half-hour show will air regularly on Cartoon Network Friday nights at 8:30 p.m. (ET, PT) beginning August 5.

One of the most iconic animated series of the 1980s and a continuing pop culture force, ThunderCats is an epic tale of a young hero’s journey to fulfill his ultimate destiny. The new ThunderCats series follows Lion-O, the young heir to the throne, who embarks on a great quest to take his rightful place as king. The kingdom of Thundera is threatened by the evil sorcerer Mumm-Ra, and Lion-O, the unlikely champion, must work with his faithful comrades Tygra, Cheetara, Panthro, WilyKat, WilyKit and his loyal pet, Snarf, on his journey to save their world from darkness.

The ThunderCats toy line from Bandai America Incorporated and WBCP brings the magic and adventure of the ThunderCats’ journey to kids and fans of the new and classic series. The new toys fuse sci-fi and sorcery to reignite the thrill of the iconic series, and Bandai’s innovative ThunderLynx magnet activation technology, featured in the 4” figures, vehicles and play sets, brings favorite characters and settings from the animated series to life with interactive lights, sounds and actions.

“As this sweeping story of heroism takes on a 21st century re-imagination, Bandai America is thrilled to offer fans a chance to experience the ThunderCats adventure through our innovative collection of toys,” said Mark Schaffner, Executive Vice President of Toys for Bandai America Incorporated. “Each item in the ThunderCats toy line is crafted with great attention to detail and designed to provide an interactive, imaginative play experience for fans of all ages.”

“ThunderCats is set to thrill a new generation of fans and Bandai is the perfect partner to bring the show to life through their imaginative toy offerings,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President of Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing for Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “From action figures to vehicles and fantastic role playing, Bandai’s lineup showcases the exciting world and characters of ThunderCats.”

Featured products in the ThunderCats toy line include (For ages 4+):

4” Basic Figure ($7.99 SRP): Crafted with great detail and quality, collectors and kids can play with or display their favorite ThunderCats heroes and villains in their own environment and recreate scenes from the animated series with these dynamic figures. Each 4” figure comes with a weapon and/or an accessory that is unique to the character. All 4” figures feature ThunderLynx magnet technology, which allows the toys to interact with, and activate unique features in, multiple ThunderCats products, including the Deluxe ThunderTank.

Deluxe ThunderTank with Snarf ($29.99 SRP): Roll into battle with the Deluxe ThunderTank and 4” Snarf figure. Kids’ favorite ThunderCats figure can ride inside and unlock special ThunderTank features, including “ThunderCats, Hooo!” sound effects, with the embedded ThunderLynx magnet technology. For serious action, launch ThunderRacers from the ThunderTank with the push of a button.

Deluxe Sword of Omens ($19.99 SRP): Wield the power of Lion-O and become a ThunderCat with the mystic Sword of Omens! With an extendable blade, lights and sounds, kids can let their imaginations roar with Lion-O, on his destined path to become king.

8” Collector Figure ($16.99 SRP): Based on the classic 1980s animated “ThunderCats” series, these highly detailed figures are ideal for collectors and animation fans. Each 8” figure features 18 points of articulation and comes with the character’s iconic weapon.

ThunderCats fans can celebrate the premiere of the show and the launch of the toy line at their own lair with a free “Viewing Party Pack.” The digital party pack includes themed games, recipes, cool art and souvenirs – all the elements fans will need for the ultimate ThunderCats viewing party. The party pack is now available to download at http://www.bandai.com/thundercats.

ThunderCats toys from Bandai America Incorporated will be available at retail locations nationwide. For more information about the ThunderCats toy line, please visit http://www.bandai.com/thundercats.

About Bandai America Incorporated

A leader in developing engaging, quality toys that capture children’s imaginative spirit and provide endless “Fun For The Future,” Bandai America Incorporated is the manufacturer and master toy licensee of some of the most popular brands in children’s toys and interactive entertainment today. The Bandai America brand family includes Power Rangers, ThunderCats , Ben 10 and Pocoyo , among other boys, girls, preschool and hobby product lines. Bandai America Incorporated is a subsidiary of NAMCO BANDAI Holdings (USA) Inc., an entity that resulted from the integration of Namco Ltd. and Bandai Co. Ltd. of Japan. Global interests encompass three strategic business units: Toys and Hobby, Amusement Facility and Contents. The company is headquartered in Cypress, California. Find out more about our expertise in connecting with kids in fun and fresh ways at http://www.Bandai.com.

About Warner Bros. Consumer Products

Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

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Special treat! We were able to score several Thundercats wave 1 4 inch figures during Comic Con 2011, and have taken a quick photo shoot of them for everyone. Included are:

  • Lion O
  • Panthro
  • Wilykit
  • Wilykat
  • Mumm-Ra

Plus some group shots. We are going to share the pics for now, and will try to get you a review soon. It’s been a long week and we need to grab some food!

Enjoy!

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Check out some new in-package photos of some of the 4 inch Thundercats 2011 figures. The images come from our team out at San Diego Comic-Con 2011. Included are the following figures:

• Lion-O
• Panthro
• Mumm-Ra (Mummy)
• Wilykit
• Wilykat

Click the headline of the story for all of the photos.

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Cartoon Network had a very nice Thundercats display at San Diego Comic-Con 2011. They had all of the previously announced Thundercats 2011 figures on display. They also had some of the original Thundercats toys on display, though it does not appear to be for reissues (bummer). There is a fantastic look at some of the casting masters used to create some of the upcoming role-play toys, as well as production notes on some of the toys.

Check out our gallery by clicking the headline of the story.

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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.

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This week’s edition of IGN’s Thundercats Thursday’s takes a look at the more mature take on the Thundercats mythology. IGN talks with producers Michael Jelenic and Ethan Spaulding about giving the new series a more epic feel and a darker tone.

“Because it became a cliche to take an 80’s property and make it ‘darker’ or edgier. Give the characters skateboards or something. Our take is definitely darker but we’ve put a lot more focus on the characters and the arc and because of that we might have a few more sophisticated themes going on in this. It feels more like a movie. If I had to compare it. The old show felt more like a Saturday morning animated series and this feels more like movie.”

That’s only a small sampling, They also talk about the approach for Wilykit and Wilykat, how the story is mapped out and more. We’ve mirrored the images, click the headline of the story for those. Check out the original article Here.

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With the launch of the official Bandai Thundercats Website, Bandai has made available instructions (in PDF format) for all of the toys listed on the website. For ease of browsing, we have converted each into easy to read JPG files. Included are:

• Lion-O
• Tygra
• Cheetara
• Panthro
• Wilykit
• Wilykat
• Mumm-Ra (Mummy)
• Thundertank
• Sword of Omens (Role Play)

Check out the Thundercats 2011 Instructions by clicking the headline of the story.

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Cartoon Network’s Thundercats Website has seen a massive overhaul. They have added the new TV Spot, character bios, a music sampling from the series, desktop wallpapers and more. The wallpapers are available in various sizes, but those with HD Resolutions should stick to the Thundercats.ws HD Wallpapers, since these max out at 1280×1024.

To see some of the images and character bios, click the headline of the story.

LION-O

Lord of the ThunderCats, Lion-O is a fearless leader who’s ready to jump into the fight, even when it gets him in trouble. He wields the mighty Sword of Omens, the most powerful weapon on Third Earth.

TYGRA

Lion-O’s adopted older brother Tygra can best his sibling in most things, yet is jealous of Lion-O’s claim to the royal crown. In combat, Tygra uses his whip to turn invisible and is an expert marksman.

CHEETARA

Trained by the wizard Jaga, Cheetara is a powerful magician and the last living Cleric. She’s also the fastest cat in Thundera and an expert in many forms of combat, including staff fighting.

WILEYKIT & WILEYKAT

Crafty and resourceful, Wilykat and Wilykit are two young orphans who were struggling to survive in the streets of Thundera. Now, they’ve joined Lion-O and the others on their epic quest.

MUMM-RA

The very essence of evil, Mumm-Ra is a powerful sorceror with a vast army of minions. He seeks the same ancient artifacts as the ThunderCats and will destroy anyone or anything that stands in his way.