In a few moments you will see footage from the new series and figures… just transferring London Toy Fair footage from my camcorder!
(No pictures were allowed so this is really gonna be brief!)
Edit: Here you go…
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Sword of omens, Tigra, Lion-O, Cheetara, Panthro), the Thunder Tank (two separate words) and the… Thunder Bike!
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Blurry still from my video… pictures were strictly forbidden, sorry guys!
The interesting part of this picture is the promo picture of the Classics line (20cm tall) Lion-O. Very similar to the Icon Heroes statue but with complete articulation.
Additionally, there will be 15cm (larger?) deluxe variations of the modern standard figures, with pretty much the same design.
You know what, I actually quite like the character designs they’ve come up with - even though they’re updates, I can still tell instantly who’s supposed to be who and what’s supposed to be what, the biggest departure (and worst design overhaul) for me is Panthro, the rest of these…wowsers!
Feeling more optimistic about the new series now!!
I second that…my pockets are gonna be dry after this…that Thundertank is sick!!! And it looks like there could be some playsets too from some of the pics posted
I have a MOTUC subscription so that’s the only line I’m actively collecting, but that line is super expensive. At least these will be mass produced and will cost a lot less that MOTUC.
The available playsets were only the Tower (replacing the Lair?), the Thunder Tank and the Tron-like bike (that can be stored inside the Thunder Tank). Each figure features a magnet and they communicate with the vehicles (maybe it recognizes each character but I’m not quite sure).
The figures are quite small, very similar to the Ben 10 toyline but much more articulated and very well detailed (if the identical figures make it to production). Panthro has scars throughout his massive body and they were actually textured instead of just painted.
Additionally, there will be deluxe 15cm versions of the new figures. Lion-O looked older in the pictured one and he wears a big armor.
The classic Lion-O was looking very loyal to the original design, I could easily compare this figure’s picture with the MOTU Classics toyline.
I’m pretty much positive… but a little bit concerned about the classic: I’m not quite sure if it’s only going to be Lion-O!
@Manny: I’m afraid the Classics will not be mass-produced. It said something about "Limited edition’…
Glad to see there will be new figures based on the original series as well. Hopefully there will be more characters than just Lion-O for the classic line.
Looking forward to more pics and details. WB and Bandai are going to make 2011 a great year for ThunderCats fans and collectors .
I like the new designs for the new animation and I am very much looking forward to see the new show!
However I wouldn’t want figures of the new designs because with most of my toy collecting habits I choose the nostalgic designs over updates.
So I’m super thrilled we’re getting the classic design figures as well!
Those are the ones I want badly!
They are going to be 20cm That’s huge, 8 Inches!!! :o
I have to say, aside from Panthro’s sideburns, I really am impressed with the new looks. I would have preferred the Sword to look closer to the original, but even it is instantly recognizable. And to have the blade extend like that on the toy is cool… I can see it working like the kids’ versions of lightsaber toys from Star Wars.
I think I have Teela, but I could be wrong as those are in boxes for safe keeping. I know I have several with VHS tapes wrapped on them, and I thought one of those was Teela. I know I have a repaint version of Skeletor, the slime pit and 3 unopened Castle Grayskulls… But I am drawing a blank on the other couple dozen figures I have still MOC.
I was just surfing the he-man.org site and didn’t see a value chart or guide. Did I miss it?
Back on topic, maybe Lordore can bribe someone to get more shots with his soon-to-be new fortune. :sneaky:
If we don’t get any better pics from London, it’s a pretty safe bet that these will be on display in New York in a few weeks.
Text on the board:
The classic, iconic series from the 1980s returns re-vamped for the 21st century
All the characters from the original series including Lion-o and Mumm-Ra return in this brand new series
Full range of action figures, vehicles, and role-play toy launching Autumn 2011
Full marketing campaign including TV advertising, online and PR
