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
A new Thundercats book has gone up for pre-order on Amazon UK. It is called Hear the Roar! The Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to the Hit 1980s Series ThunderCats. It is written by David Chrichton. It is currently listed for UK release, with a North American release sometime later.
Click the headline of the story to check out a press release from the authors blog.
Thundercats.ws forum member Reeds has posted a fantastic gallery of his newly arrived Hard Hero Thundercats Tygra Statue. Hard Hero fans know that their statues are high quality products. Reeds‘ gallery shows the immense details that are present. Check out his gallery Here.
Reeds has also been posting photos of his Thundercats Hard Hero Statues for some time now. You can check out his Lion-O, Cheetara and Bengali statues in the ongoing Hard Hero thread by clicking the DISCUSS button.
IGN has posted some great new images and details for the upcoming Thundercats 2011. Included are the character “style sheets”, which show the full 360 degree view of each character. IGN was able to talk with writer/producer Michael Jelenic about the series. There are some interesting bits about how the Thundercats start off as a race devoid of “technology” in the new series, and how that “technoogy” begins to affect them as the show goes on. They also talk in depth about each of the new main characters. Also, it looks like they will be doing a weekly posting on new Thundercats 2011 info, so we’ll be sure to follow that closely.
Check IGN for the full write-up, and the style sheets have been mirrored here. Click the headline of the story to see them.
Check out our latest Featured Thundercats Collection. Today’s feature comes courtesy of new forum member 666werecat.The collection features a nice display of loose and sealed figures. Click the DISCUSS button to check them out.
More collections can be seen by visiting our Collections Showcase Forum. There you can browse through images of other collections, or you can join in and post your own.
On the Great American Morning Show, Jada Pinkett Smith was asked about the “Smith Family” Thundercats live-action movie rumor that had been floating around. Unsurprisingly, she reveals that she had never heard this rumor, but confirms that there is no truth to it. But, she reveals how much she loved the original series. Check it out below (some profanity, so be warned). Thundercats talk starts around the 1:45 mark.