Mezco Reveals Summer Exclusive # 7: Variant Limited Edition Lion-O Figure

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Mezco Reveals Summer Exclusive # 7: Variant Limited Edition Lion-O Figure

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.


Limited Edition Variant Mega-Scale Lion-O will premiere at the world famous San Diego Comic Con, but is also availabel for pro-order at:


http://www.mezcotoyz.com/store/Searc...CategoryID=155

Official Announcement: ThunderCats: The Original Series Season 1, Part 1

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.....ThunderCats, Ho!

ThunderCats: The Original Series Season 1, Part 1

The Legendary 80’s Cartoon Comes to DVD on July 12, 2011

BURBANK, CA (June 5, 2011) – This summer, the Code of Thundera will
live on when Warner Home Video releases ThunderCats: The Original
Series Season 1 Part 1 July 12, 2011 on DVD – just ahead of the
all-new series premiere of ThunderCats on Cartoon Network. The 2-disc
collection set, priced to own at $19.97, includes the first 12
action-packed episodes, as well as a special featurette entitled "Feel
the Magic, Hear the Roar," where fans speak out about their incredible
passion for the classic animated series.

One of the 1980s’ most popular animated series, ThunderCats spawned
fan-driven conventions and a wide array of highly sought-after
consumer products – from action figures and video games to lunch boxes
and comic books. ThunderCats: The Original Series Season 1 Part 1
introduces the first animated adventures of the feline-inspired
fantasy! A noble band of survivors from the peaceful world of Thundera
bravely faces off against vicious mutants intent on destroying them.
Make way for exotic creatures, mystical powers and action-packed
battles of good versus evil in the exciting saga of the ThunderCats!

ThunderCats: The Original Series Season 1 Part 1 follows the heroic
groups’ early adventures as they adopt Third Earth as their new home
and encounter alien beings galore – some friendly, some looking for a
fight! And while they brave their strange surroundings, their young
leader Lion-O struggles with his new responsibilities as head of their
foundling civilization. The result is more than four hours of classic
cartoon thrills.

“This release is perfectly timed to engage devoted fans eagerly
awaiting the new ThunderCats series debut on Cartoon Network this
summer,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, WHV Executive Director, Family &
Animation Marketing. “We are excited for this great opportunity to
introduce the series to a brand new generation a quarter of a century
after the original premiere.”

Episodes

Disc 1
1. Exodus
2. The Unholy Alliance
3. Berbils
4. The Slaves of Castle Plun-darr
5. Pumma-Ra
6. The Terror of Hammerhand

Disc 2
7. Trouble with Time
8. The Tower of Traps
9. The Garden of Delights
10. Mandora the Evil Chaser
11. The Ghost Warrior
12. The Doomgaze


About Warner Home Video:
With operations in 90 international territories, Warner Home Video, a
division of  Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc., commands the
largest home entertainment distribution infrastructure in the global
video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of
any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the
repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle
Rock Entertainment, HBO Video and New Line Cinema.

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group brings together Warner Bros.
Entertainment's home video, digital distribution, interactive
entertainment/videogames, direct-to-DVD production, technical
operations and anti-piracy businesses in order to maximize current and
next-generation distribution scenarios. WBHEG is responsible for the
global distribution of content through DVD, electronic sell-through
and VOD, and delivery of theatrical content to wireless and online
channels, and is also a significant worldwide publisher for both
internal and third party videogame titles

Slythe from the new Thundercats Cartoon!

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Check out Wilykit and Wilykat from the new Thundercats Cartoon!

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New Thundercats Wondercon Trailer!

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WonderCon became ThunderCon! today with the world premiere of a new trailer for ThunderCats, an all-new animated series for Cartoon Network from Warner Bros. Animation.
 

 
Warner Bros. Animation also presented the first-ever fan-convention panel for the new series, featuring producers Michael Jelenic (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) and Ethan Spaulding (Avatar: The Last Airbender), art director Dan Norton and Larry Kenney — who provides the voice of Claudus in the new ThunderCats and was the original Lion-O in the 1980s version. The four talked about the creative vision for the new series and also answered fan questions.
 
Based upon the iconic 1980s action classic, ThunderCats tells the epic tale of Lion-O and his battle against evil in the quest for the fabled Stones of Power. The series is executive produced by Sam Register (Teen Titans, Ben 10, Batman: The Brave and the Bold).

Thundercats Original Series Season 1, Part 1 coming back to DVD!

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Our friends at Warner Bros. have let us know that they are re-releasing the vintage Thundercats show in new, more compact packaging beginning this summer with season one, volume one.

Street Date: 7/12/11

Synopsis:  In a distant galaxy, the world of Thundera is in crisis. The planet's structure has become unstable and is near collapse. With their destruction imminent, Thundera's denizens--known as the Thundercats--escape in a spaceship and plot a course for a new home. While in transit, the Thundercats are attacked by evil mutants and their craft is irreparably damaged. Jaga, the eldest Thundercat, sacrifices himself in order to pilot the ship safely to its destination: Third Earth.

Episodes:

Disc 1
Exodus
The Unholy Alliance
Berbils
The Slave of Castle Plun-Darr
Pumma-Ra
The Terror of Hammerhand

Disc 2
Trouble with Time
the tower of Traps
The Garden of Delights
Mandora the Evil Chaser
The Ghost Warrior
The Doomgaze

DVD Features:
Interviews: "Feel the Magic, Hear the Roar: ThunderCats Fans Speak Out" - Wil Wheaton of Star Trek and other loyal Super Fans give their memories and support to this animation classic. {TRT:7:04}

Check out the Thunder-Cast!

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 Emmanuelle Chriqui as Cheetara

 Kevin Michael Richardson as Panthro

Larry Kenny as Claudus

 Matthew Mercer as Tygra

Will Friedle as Lion-O

 

MTV's Geek News has a fun article up about the cast of the upcoming Thundercats cartoon. Check it out HERE.

Batman Voice Actors Cast as Lion-O & Panthro!

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Two Batman alumni have been cast in key roles in the upcoming Cartoon Network re-vamp of the Thundercats!  Batman Beyond star Will Friedle and 'The Batman' voice of Joker, Kevin Michael Richardson, are playing Lion-O and Panthro respectively.

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Watch the Thundercats 2011 Cartoon Trailer Here on Our Site! (International fans too!)

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Watch the trailer for the new Thundercats Cartoon!

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You can see the trailer on Youtube HERE.

Official Release Date for the Bandai Thundercats Toys!

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Our friends at Bandai have confirmed for us that the official release of the Thundercats toys will be this August!  

Toy Fair 2011 Thundercats Video!

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Enjoy!

NY Toy Fair 2011: Bandai Thundercats Unknown Figure!

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Who is this guy?  Some sort of evil mutant warrior...nice tusk!

..another pic from toynewsi.com

NY Toy Fair: Thundercats Vehicles & Misc!

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 pics courtesy of toynewsi.com

NY Toy Fair 2011: Classic Thundercats Packaging Revealed!

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It starts with Lion-O and Tyra this fall!  Cannot wait!


Pic courtesy of www.toynewsi.com

Your FIRST LOOK at Mumm-Ra The Everliving!

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From NY Toy Fair 2011...pic courtesy of TNI

The First look at Slythe from the new Thundercats Cartoon!

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From NY Toy Fair 2011...pic courtesy of TNI

First good look at the new Snarf figure!

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From NY Toy Fair 2011...pic courtesy of TNI

First look at the new Bandai Cat's Lair Playset!

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From NY Toy Fair 2011...pic courtesy of TNI

Bandai's Thundercats Toys at NY Toy Fair 2011!

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OVERVIEW
“ThunderCats” fuses sci-fi and sorcery to reignite the thrill of the 1980s hit television series with all the favorite characters exploring an expanded universe. It’s sure to have kids everywhere once again shouting, “ThunderCats, Ho!” Lion-O wasn’t ready to be king and he definitely wasn’t ready to be the only cat standing between immortal evil and the total destruction of his world, but fate left him little choice. Only he could lead this quest.

PRODUCT LINE DETAILS
Bandai America Incorporated has launched the iconic ThunderCats toy line back into action with an all-new look! Kids and fans of the original 1980s animated television show will be able to wield the mystic Sword of Omens to become Lion-O, King of the ThunderCats. Join Lion-O as he battles against the evil Mumm-Ra and hollers, “ThunderCats, Ho!” The line includes action figures, vehicles, play sets and role-play items aligned with the all new “ThunderCats” animated series.

4” Figures ($7.99 SRP/Fall 2011):

• Thunder, Thunder, ThunderCats Ho! 4” figures are based on the all new “ThunderCats” animated adventure series from Warner Bros. Animation. Crafted with great detail and quality, collectors and kids can play or display their favorite ThunderCats Heroes and Villains in their own environment and recreate scenes from the TV show. 
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  • Each of the 4” figures comes with a weapon and/or accessory that is unique to each character.
  • All 4” figures include an embedded magnet in the figure for interaction with multiple SKUs across the line, activating unique features
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• 8” Collector Figure (Classic) ($16.99 SRP/Fall 2011):

• • Based on the classic 1980s animated “ThunderCats” series! 
  • Each of these 8” figures includes 18 points of articulation and comes with each character’s iconic weapons.
  
  
  Deluxe ThunderTank w/ 4” Figure ($29.99 SRP/Fall 2011):
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Roll into battle with the all new 2011 ThunderCats ThunderTank!
    • The ThunderTank comes with a 4” scaled Snarf figure, designed to activate the magnetic “ThunderCats, Hooo!” sound effects.
    • Launch the Bikes with a simple push of a button.
    • The new 2011 4” figures can ride inside and unlock special ThunderTank features.
      
    Deluxe Sword of Omens ($19.99 SRP/Fall 2011):
    
    
  • Wield the power of Lion-O’s mystic Sword of Omens to become a member of the ThunderCats!
    • The Sword of Omens includes lights and sounds with an extendable blade!

New Thundercats Shirts Debut!

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Warner Bros. Consumer Products arrives at MAGIC with fashion-forward offerings inspired by the hottest properties in entertainment.  Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Green Lantern” hits theaters June 17, 2011 and celebrates at MAGIC with the debut of apparel and accessories from key licensees including: Bioworld Merchandising with a line of t-shirts, hats and accessories; New Era Cap Company with a line of fashion-forward fitted caps; and Kids Republic with a collection of boy’s and young men’s super-hip t-shirts.  Additional key licensees include Wet Cement, nOir, Changes, Isaac Morris, Fast Forward, AME, Saramax, Junkfood, NTD Apparel, Grupo Ruz, Briefly Stated, C. Life, Pan Oceanic Eyewear, Berkshire Fashions and more. 

In support of Warner Bros. Animation’s new television series “ThunderCats,” slated to air on Cartoon Network in 2011, licensee Changes will debut its line of character-inspired t-shirts and apparel that will delight old and new fans alike.  Other licensees supporting “ThunderCats” include Bioworld and Fast Forward, LLC.

“MAGIC is the perfect venue for our partners to present their latest product interpretations with collections that truly capture the personality and essence of our many wonderful properties,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President of Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing for Warner Bros. Consumer Products.  “‘Green Lantern’ is set to lead the way in 2011 and we are thrilled to be able to offer fashions and accessories that will resonate with our considerable fan base as well as fashonistas everywhere.”

Bandai Thundercats Line to debut officially in Fall 2011

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The official word is fall 2011 for the Bandai Thundercats line.  In our experience this will mean that the toys will actually start hitting in late July to early August.

Pic of the Bandai 8" Thundercats Collector's Lion-O Figure!

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In anticipation of the NY Toy Fair.. Enjoy!

A Complete Thundercats Bandai Toy Rundown (Tower of Omens!)

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2011 Thundercats Cartoon Toys by Bandai

4" Figure Series 
approximate retail: $10
1x Lion-O
1x Tygra
1x Panthro
1x Cheetara
1x Wily-Kit
1x Wily-Kat
1x Mumm-Ra (Mummy)

4" Deluxe Figure Series 
approximate retail $10
1x Lion-O
1x Grune
1x Tygra
1x Mumm-Ra

Basic Vehicle with Figure Series 
approximate retail $15
1x Bike with Tygra and LED Accessory
1x Bike with Lion-O and Drill Accessory
1x Lizard Cannon with Slithe and Missle-Launching Feature


6" Collector Figure Series
approximate retail $15
1x Lion-O
1x Panthro
1x Mumm-Ra

8" Classic Collector Figure Series 
approximate retail $15
1x Lion-O – with long Sword of Omens, short Sword of Omens, ThunderClaw
1x Tygra

ThunderTank Deluxe Vehicle 
approximate retail $30
Roll into battle with the ALL NEW 2011 ThunderCats ThunderTank!
· The ThunderTank comes with a 4” scaled Snarf figure, designed to activate the magnetic “ThunderCats Hooo!” sound efx.
· Launch the Bikes with a simple push of a button
· All 4” figures can ride and play with the ThunderTank.







Tower of Omens Deluxe Playset 
approximate retail $40
· Recreate iconic moments as seen in the all NEW ThunderCats animated cartoon with the Tower of Omens playset. Set comes with an exclusive 4” figure.
· All 4” Basic figures can play and interact with the Tower of Omens, unlocking amazing features.

 

ThunderCats Deluxe Roleplay Sword
approximate retail: $20

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.