OFFICIAL: ThunderCats 2011 Cartoon Discussion Thread

**markatisu** · June 30, 2011, 09:49am

Originally Posted by krosfyah

I do like the animation, but it's WB isn't it? a much higher end studio than MYP. I hope for the next MOTU cartoon Mattel doesn't go bargain hunting (though MYP did manage some fantastic animated episodes)I want a consitant level of high quality.

WB is not animating it, Studio 4°C in Japan is and they are most notable for Transformers Animated and the Halo Legends OVA.

But yes I think your sentiment is accurate that more money and production value is going to be thrown at it to ensure its high quality.

Anyway I will definitely check this out, hope that finally thundercats keeps my interest. GI Joe has managed to for the first time with renegades (I'm not a Joe fan except for the movie with cobra-la)

Well you are the oddity

most Joe fans hate Cobra-La I think and you were bored by Thundercats.

**TheFallen** · June 30, 2011, 09:52am

Originally Posted by Tallstar

This will probably be the only other current line, besides the MOTU Classics, that I'm going to collect on a regular basis.

I am just interested what Thundercats line you are going to collect? 4 inch? 6 inch? 6 inch deluxe? Classics?

Originally Posted by krosfyah

(I'm not a Joe fan except for the movie with cobra-la)

That movie is one of my guilty pleasures

**Tallstar** · June 30, 2011, 10:58am

Originally Posted by TheFallen

I am just interested what Thundercats line you are going to collect? 4 inch? 6 inch? 6 inch deluxe? Classics?

I'm planning to ease into it with the 8-inch Classic figures, but I may get sucked into collecting ALL the 4-inch basic/deluxe and 6-inch Collector figures (plus associated vehicles and playsets) too because I'm picking those up for someone overseas. ha! Not really interested in the role playing stuff or the stactions, though. The large-size Mezco Lion-O looks pretty cool...but I dunno.

This will become expensive fast.

**JonWes** · June 30, 2011, 11:26am

I'm just getting the Classics at this point, I think. The other ones are actually pretty fun looking but I don't need another line to collect.

**gbagok** · June 30, 2011, 04:33pm

Originally Posted by markatisu

Well you are the oddity

most Joe fans hate Cobra-La I think and you were bored by Thundercats.

There's more than one, I loved Cobra-La. Honestly I think it was too good for GI Joe fans.

Originally Posted by TheFallen

I am just interested what Thundercats line you are going to collect? 4 inch? 6 inch? 6 inch deluxe? Classics?

None. I watch Ben 10: Ultimate Alien and don't feel the need to buy those toys, so I expect this will be the same.

Originally Posted by Tallstar

This will probably be the only other current line, besides the MOTU Classics, that I'm going to collect on a regular basis.

See I've got MOTUC, DCUC, 7th Kingdom (which is a significant chunck of money when it has product), and infrequently Star Wars. I've got no room for Thundercats, and what I've seen has not enticed me to make room either.

**EldestSon** · June 30, 2011, 04:35pm

cobra-la makes me ill.

**MegaGearMax** · June 30, 2011, 06:35pm

http://tv.ign.com/articles/118/1180012p1.html

New Thunder Thursday is up!

**markatisu** · June 30, 2011, 06:37pm

Originally Posted by MegaGearMax

http://tv.ign.com/articles/118/1180012p1.html

New Thunder Thursday is up!

Wow the inside of the Thundertank looks bad ass

See More ThunderCats Various at IGN.com

**Mr. Shokoti** · June 30, 2011, 06:44pm

July is huge for 3 of my favorite franchises. MOTU is getting 5 "big" announcements at SDCC, DC Comics is releasing a "reboot" sampler to comic stores on July 20th, and Thundercats premieres July 29th. I usually prefer Fall & Winter to Summer, but dang!

**markatisu** · June 30, 2011, 06:48pm

Originally Posted by Mr. Shokoti

July is huge for 3 of my favorite franchises. MOTU is getting 5 "big" announcements at SDCC, DC Comics is releasing a "reboot" sampler to comic stores on July 20th, and Thundercats premieres July 29th. I usually prefer Fall & Winter to Summer, but dang!

http://rlv.zcache.com/christmas_in_j...22d6pl_400.jpg

You forgot Voltron, which today had its SDCC panel announced which will be attended by THQ for a video game and Mattel for toys

**Grimbot** · June 30, 2011, 07:00pm

Originally Posted by Mr. Shokoti

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Awesome!

**Mr. Shokoti** · June 30, 2011, 07:06pm

Originally Posted by markatisu

You forgot Voltron, which today had its SDCC panel announced which will be attended by THQ for a video game and Mattel for toys

After MOTU, G.I. Joe, Thundercats, & Gobots, I always have a hard time deciding on my 5th favorite toy based franchise. As much fun as I'm having watching Voltron Force, it might as well be Voltron.

I can't wait to see tonight's "game changer" episode and am almost positive I'm signing up for Mattel's 2012 subscription.

**TheFallen** · June 30, 2011, 07:20pm

I really am excited for this series. I am getting used to some of the design choices and I can't wait for it to start. I really do hope it becomes as popular as Ben10 because lets face it, if the kids don't like it then it won't have any longevity. I think the producers have this epic story in mind and it will take a couple of seasons to get into the meat of it. I want this series to continue so we can get a Silverhawks cameo.

I am still rather disappointed that my BBTS preorder was cancelled bt Bandai America. I think I will be collecting a little bit more than just the Classic series

**Master of Disguise** · June 30, 2011, 09:32pm

Originally Posted by TheFallen

I really am excited for this series. I am getting used to some of the design choices and I can't wait for it to start. I really do hope it becomes as popular as Ben10 because lets face it, if the kids don't like it then it won't have any longevity. I think the producers have this epic story in mind and it will take a couple of seasons to get into the meat of it. I want this series to continue so we can get a Silverhawks cameo.

I am still rather disappointed that my BBTS preorder was cancelled bt Bandai America. I think I will be collecting a little bit more than just the Classic series

I purposely sent a over the top melodramatic email to Bandai America to vent my disappointment and just to see what happens, and this is the reply I received...

Dear MoD

We greatly appreciate your passion for the ThunderCats property and Bandai’s toy line. You will be happy to know that there is a global roll out strategy that is starting here in the U.S. in Fall 2011, and will hit international markets over the next six to twelve months.

While we can’t confirm an exact date at this time, it is currently planned to have the ThunderCats toy line available in Australia, in the near future.

Since we do not ship overseas, we suggest that you keep posted to www.bandai-asia.com or contact the following Bandai office for product support and availability specific to Australia.

Bandai (H.K.) Co., Ltd.
customersvcs@bandai.com.hk
23A Floor, Tower 1, The Gateway
Harbour City,
Tsim Sha Tsui,
Kowloon,
Hong Kong
Phone: 852-2866-0229
Fax: 852-2861-3661

Thank you,

Customer Service
Bandai America

**krosfyah** · June 30, 2011, 09:52pm

Originally Posted by markatisu

WB is not animating it, Studio 4°C in Japan is and they are most notable for Transformers Animated and the Halo Legends OVA.

But yes I think your sentiment is accurate that more money and production value is going to be thrown at it to ensure its high quality.

outsourced by WB though isn't it? like MYP had dong woo and dong yang doing the animation, i think Dong woo was the better quality episodes you can really see the difference, but thanks for the info I like getting into the meat of things.

Well you are the oddity

most Joe fans hate Cobra-La I think and you were bored by Thundercats.

until the internet I didn't know I was the odd man out on Cobra-La, well me thefallen and gbagok!

Thing that got me into that movie was (what I thought was) Duke's death, and I'm a fantasy guy over military so Cobra-la was more my speed. and yeah you're right at the end of the day I found the thundercats boring, I'm TRYING to rewatch it now and it's tough, I've abandoned it to catch up on Game of Thrones, but I'll try again, I'm only up to episode 7 on TCats.

**markatisu** · June 30, 2011, 09:58pm

Originally Posted by krosfyah

outsourced by WB though isn't it? like MYP had dong woo and dong yang doing the animation, i think Dong woo was the better quality episodes you can really see the difference, but thanks for the info I like getting into the meat of things.

No Studio 4c is doing the entire thing, its being funded and produced by WB but the animation is entirely by that studio.

**TheFallen** · June 30, 2011, 10:21pm

Originally Posted by Master of Disguise

I purposely sent a over the top melodramatic email to Bandai America to vent my disappointment and just to see what happens, and this is the reply I received...

Dear MoD

We greatly appreciate your passion for the ThunderCats property and Bandai’s toy line. You will be happy to know that there is a global roll out strategy that is starting here in the U.S. in Fall 2011, and will hit international markets over the next six to twelve months.

While we can’t confirm an exact date at this time, it is currently planned to have the ThunderCats toy line available in Australia, in the near future.

Since we do not ship overseas, we suggest that you keep posted to www.bandai-asia.com or contact the following Bandai office for product support and availability specific to Australia.

Bandai (H.K.) Co., Ltd.
customersvcs@bandai.com.hk
23A Floor, Tower 1, The Gateway
Harbour City,
Tsim Sha Tsui,
Kowloon,
Hong Kong
Phone: 852-2866-0229
Fax: 852-2861-3661

Thank you,

Customer Service
Bandai America

I am not going to wait 6-12 months for them to finally roll out the line in Australia. What kind of business sense is that when they will be bought on ebay easily and probably cheaper?

That would mean the cartoon won't be shown for 6-12 months either. They wouldn't release one without the other considering what the marketing plan is.

Too late for me, I will buy the toys from a reseller and download the catoon from a torrent site

**Angel-T** · June 30, 2011, 10:25pm

Does anyone know when the show will be airing in the UK, I assume the July date is just for the US?

**sonofblaine** · July 1, 2011, 09:25am

Originally Posted by markatisu

Wow the inside of the Thundertank looks bad ass

I've had alot of doubts about this. I actually havn't seen any designs except one of Lion-o some time ago that I thought looked a bit too American-Animeish......

Then I looked at the pics on that site. Holy crap! They even have Robears?! This looks great! I'm sorry I blew it off up til now.

**MegaGearMax** · July 1, 2011, 01:07pm

http://www.thundercats.ws/news/attac...1309539079.jpg

I really like this Lion-O! He's a TRU.com exclusive and is going to be available at the same site as Battle Armor Faker!

• A base for the Sword of Omens and Claw Shield!
• New paint deco on Lion-O
• Shiny sword blade!
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ThunderCats in package! Brings me back to those LJN days!

http://www.thundercats.ws/news/attac...1309526520.jpg
http://www.thundercats.ws/news/attac...1309526520.jpg
http://www.thundercats.ws/news/attac...1309526520.jpg
http://www.thundercats.ws/news/attac...1309526520.jpg

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ThunderCats Bios on Cartoon Network.com!

http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/thundercats/characters/lion-o/index.html

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.

WILYKIT & WILYKAT
Crafty and resourceful, Wilykat and Wilykit are two young orphans who join 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.

**Mr. Shokoti** · July 1, 2011, 01:27pm

Originally Posted by MegaGearMax

http://www.thundercats.ws/news/attac...1309539079.jpg

I really like this Lion-O! He's a TRU.com exclusive and is going to be available at the same site as Battle Armor Faker!

• A base for the Sword of Omens and Claw Shield!
• New paint deco on Lion-O
• Shiny sword blade!
-------------------------------------------------------
ThunderCats in package! Brings me back to those LJN days!

http://www.thundercats.ws/news/attac...1309526520.jpg
http://www.thundercats.ws/news/attac...1309526520.jpg
http://www.thundercats.ws/news/attac...1309526520.jpg
http://www.thundercats.ws/news/attac...1309526520.jpg

Maybe it's just me, but those pics aren't showing up. Also, what is this talk of Battle Armor Faker? I must be out of the loop since that's the first I've heard of him.

**guitargod694** · July 1, 2011, 01:37pm

Originally Posted by Mr. Shokoti

Maybe it's just me, but those pics aren't showing up. Also, what is this talk of Battle Armor Faker? I must be out of the loop since that's the first I've heard of him.

Yeah, those links didn't work for me either.
The in package shots are here: http://www.thundercats.ws/news/class...n-package-151/

I like that TRU Lion-O. Probably try to grab that.

And the battle armor faker thing just hit today.
Also TRU, two pack with Bizarro. There's a thread in the MotUC forum.

**Mr. Shokoti** · July 1, 2011, 01:42pm

Originally Posted by guitargod694

Yeah, those links didn't work for me either.
The in package shots are here: http://www.thundercats.ws/news/class...n-package-151/

I like that TRU Lion-O. Probably try to grab that.

And the battle armor faker thing just hit today.
Also TRU, two pack with Bizarro. There's a thread in the MotUC forum.

Thanks!

It seems weird that Mattel would reveal that only 3 weeks away from SDCC.

**guitargod694** · July 1, 2011, 01:46pm

Originally Posted by Mr. Shokoti

Thanks!

It seems weird that Mattel would reveal that only 3 weeks away from SDCC.

Apparently it is SDCC exclusive from TRU? And then available at TRU.com after.
So it isn't really a SDCC announcement...

**JonWes** · July 1, 2011, 01:54pm

The exclusive Lion-O is nice! The armory base, metallic colors and chromed sword looks very nice.

I was waffling on this line but I think I'll have to get these Classics figures.

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