Bandai Asia will be producing a Singapore Toys Games Comics Convention 2012 exclusive version of the Classics Lion-O 8″ Version. the figure will be repainted in red to match his appearance in the original series Thundercats episode “Fond Memories“.
The figure will be available at the Falcon’s Hangar booth during the show. Read on to check out a couple of images with more info.
Thundercats is at a cross roads right now. The brand is barely holding on, the show may not return and the toys have seen sparse shelf space and extremely poor distribution. Non-toy merchandise has seen an extremely slow trickle, with very little in the way to excite fans and kids. So when I ask, “Should Thundercats Be Saved?”, I solely mean this particular iteration of the classic franchise and not the brand as a whole.
Now, don’t get me wrong here…Thundercats, as a brand, can be a very powerful name. Thundercats (as a brand) can and should be in the market. But only if handled correctly; With respect by all involved, a dedicated master toy license holder willing to keep the line fresh and in people’s minds.
I’m going to take a look at 5 reasons why this current iteration absolutely should be saved and should continue on. But I’m also going to list 5 reasons why it might be best to cut their losses and start over. Read on to see what I’ve come up with.
Amazon and Amazon UK have put up listings for a new 2013 Thundercats Calendar. Unsurprisingly, the art used is based on the current modern Thundercats. the art is recycled from the same promo art we’ve seen before, such as the backgrounds of the Cartoon Network Thundwercats site. The calendar will be available this summer.
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Game Trailers has a video interview with Austin Keys. He is a producer for Namco Bandai of America. In the video, we get confirmation that Lion-O is the only playable character. It also gives us our first look at the gameplay in motion.
We get to see Lion-O calling upon Tygra to clear out a screen filled with enemies. We also get to see how combat will work, which looks fairly basic. Run, jump, slash, rinse and repeat. Levels will be based on locations from the cartoon and both Slithe and Mumm-Ra have been confirmed as enemies in the game. No word on more recent show additions like Kaynar and Addicus. For now, you can check out the brief video below.
Talk about flying under the radar. I haven’t seen this talked about anywhere. Apparently, Namco Bandai are releasing a Thundercats Video Game for the Nintendo DS. The game is being developed by Aspect Digital, who previously worked on Naruto: Ninja Council.
Siliconera got a chance to play a demo of the game at the Global Gamer’s Day press conference, where the game wasn’t even announced, but just sitting on the demo floor unceremoniously. The game will be a side-scrolling brawler. In the game you play only as Lion-O, who can be assisted by the other Cats. The game is set to follow the cartoon story closely. It will feature sound effects and voices from the cartoon and will feature concept art as unlockable extras.
Thundercats for the Nintendo DS is scheduled for a release in August 2012. Click the headline of the story to check out some screen shots!
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.
Forum member Ravenxl7 came across an interesting item listed on a UK toy site, Lamb Toys. The listing reveals a Basic Sword of Omens and Claw Shield 2-Pack. No word if this will make it to North American retail.
ThunderCats : Claw Shield and Sword Set
Price: £18.99
Age 4+
This special set includes a Claw Shield and small Sword of Omens which can be extended from dagger to short sword. Also combine the Sword with the Claw Shield for added fun. Sword is around 27cm when extended.
This product is not suitable for children under 36 months
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Check out this fantastic customized Thundercats Classics Mumm-Ra by forum member sabretooth. Check out what he had to say:
‘ello everyone, this is my first thundercats custom, Mummra. i gave him some light up eyes, a custom cloth cape, added the wraps to him permanently, give him a few swipes of the old paint brush and viola!
Click the DISCUSS button to check out the other photos. If you’re into Thundercats and into customizing, then you’ll want to check out our Thundercats Customs Projects Forum. You can check out what our members are creating or share your own creations!
Here are photos of Bandai’s Thundercats display at Toy Fair 2012. Unfortunately, Bandai refrained from displaying anything new. Just about everything on display were figures that are already available, or were previously shown via official images.
Forum member NateHups was kind enough to share photos of the newly released Super Deformed Thundercats Box Set. The set is a collection of stylized cartoonish versions of characters from the Modern Thundercats show. The set includes:
• Lion-O
• Panthro
• Cheetara
• Tygra
• Slithe
• Mumm-Ra
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