Recently we heard that there would be a new staction figure line and a new animated series for Thundercats. Well now we know what came of the action figure line. I did not see this coming, but Bandai has been named the global toy licensee of the new Thundercats series.
I was truly expecting Mattel to get this license and for the line to be in scale with their DC and MOTU offerings. Bandai’s best effort is Power Rangers and Ben10, which is not saying much. Bandai is really going to have to step their game up to get collectors to sign on to this line, myself included.

Press release after the jump.
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Warner Bros has announced they plan to relaunch Thundercats with a new animated series set to debut on Cartoon Network. A date has not been announced, but it will be co-produced by Warner Bros Animated and Studio4°C in Japan.

A copy of the press release follows, but it really doesn’t say much outside of WB’s attempt to get Thundercats going again after decades of rumors and false starts. Oh, and we also have this massive teaser image of Lion-O. Thats pretty cool right?

So if you were to look into the Eye of Thundera and were given sight beyond sight, what would you want to see in a new Thundercats show?
For me personally, I hope WB calls up Mattel and gets the Four Horsemen to do the action figure line.
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Yesterday, an announcement was made that Warner Bros. has awarded Icon Heroes the license for a 6 inch and under static action figure line. This is basically along the same lines as the Masters of the Universe 6 inch staction line of mini-statues. From what I understand, Icon Heroes was actually fishing for the action figure license, but this was the best they could get. The rights owners are apparently not looking for an action figure line at this time.

Key part of the press release:

Under the terms of the new agreement, Icon Heroes will manufacture 6-inch and under scale statues, vehicle replicas, environments and dioramas all inspired by Thundercats. The statues will be branded as “Staction Figures” (Static Action Figures) and will be non-articulated standing atop a highly detailed environment base.

Each Staction Figure is scaled such that they can be displayed individually or alongside other 6-inch action figures and statues. The first Staction Figures scheduled for release are Lion-O, Jackal Man, and Jaga. Other products to be released include the Thunderclaw, Cat’s Lair, and many more.

A curious starting line-up, but highly anticipated none-the-less. I’m sure many collectors will breathe a sigh of relief once a Berbil Bill staction is announced. I’ll be looking forward to Pumyra and the Thundertank, myself.

Full press release after the jump. Let us know what characters you are looking forward to!
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Since the alphabet is the building block of our language, the Powet Alphabet is the building block of what makes us geeks.

This column poses the question, “What makes us geeks?” To that, I say obscurity. As geeks we thrive in the obscure. Be it obscure objects, information or experiences involving our niche interests, we Obsess Over Obscurity.
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I guess I just knew a Thundercats movie was on the way, but now we’ve got a director. Instead of going the Transformers route and trying to be as realistic as possible, they’re taking the more sensible TMNT path, with stylized CG action for the outlandish characters and settings.

This is not to say we won’t see some kick ass action. Jerry O’Flaherty, the art director from Epic Games survival horror/tactical shooter Gears Of War has accepted the job as director of the first Thundercats theatrical outing with fellow newcomer Paul Sopocy as screenwriter. I think its fair to say Lion-o and Mumm-Ra should have a pretty brutal sword fight at some point.

If you’re unfamiliar with Thundercats, check out their wikipedia page and try not to laugh too hard. Yes. Man sized cats from the planet Thundera fight a Mummy and his mutant buddies. It was really cool when I was kid though, trust me.

From Variety

Remember that show Friends? Remember Thundercats? Right now you’re only able to think about the memorable theme songs to those shows since in function neither was very good.
As a fitting tribute to terrible animation combined with terrible live action, here is a 90’s band’s cover of an 80’s cartoon theme song.
Apparently this gem is found on the second season dvd set for the Thundercats show. But now thanks to INTER-NET, you can see for free and not pay.
The Rembrandts do “Thundercats”