2012 Thundercats toys first look!

[cloudraker19]

I like it all, next year is going to be awesome!

[Kameinu]

I have to say..Bandai is starting to impress me. I'm seeing a bit of Bandai Japan quality in that Tygra and Cheetara.

I actually don't mind the angry face on that Lion-O. Wouldn't be my top choice, but atleast it helps set it appart from the 8" one.

Also..I'm assuming nothing on the 8" line? =/

[balgus82]

Originally Posted by mcss aerocoupe

Unless I am hallucinating the knees, elbows, head, and fingers are confirmed to bend. I assume bending knees means ankles too so that it can keep the bottom of the feet level. The only articulation I see that is missing is hips, wrists and waist.

all I see is for sure is neck, shoulder, and tail. ignore that second fullbody image. it's an earlier prototype (gauntlets and feet are different and it seems to have knee and elbow joints that the other images don't have.) the elbows could be jointed, but it's hard to see in the other images (if they're there they won't have clearance to bend far). you can tell the knees don't bend in the image from the backside where someone is pushing a button. the only other articulation is where the front opens to insert Lion-O.

[MXTHUNDERCAT]

stepping away for a moment from the multiple complaints of all the new figures........werent we supposed to have a total of 4 classics figures by wave 2?? although im one of the ones who supports the size reduction....in return now we only get one new classics (mumm-ra) if they really want to be fair they should release the lion-o and tygra in 6" to make up for the 8" fiasco and also release 2 new of the classics (mummra and panthro perhaps???)

[blackiecats]

Bandai have said to stay tuned for more new product reveals. So we may see some new 8" Classics as well...?

[MXTHUNDERCAT]

I hope so because they were supposed to be releasing 2 at at time and with the size change were getting a repeat lion o and re releasing 6" tygra will take up prime real estate on some future wave

[ASOE!]

I was severely disappointed when I discovered how the Armor of Omens was such a brick compared to the one prototype picture with the decent articulation.

I don't know why I bothered. The first round of figures were overpriced and lacking.

[Chromeagle]

Originally Posted by Snarfer

Sometimes too much nostalgia is a bad thing. Have you seen the original LJN figures. They look kinda retarded ( Even Bandai's worst 6-8 inch modern/classic figures look exponentially better than LJN's best). Here's mummra:

http://www.lofftaptoys.com/wp-conten...m%20Ra%201.jpg
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The 6 inch Lion-O classic is based on the recently released Lion-O statue:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthdog/4843952576/

Kinda retarded huh? Yes I have seen the originals, actually I see them every day because I have my large collection on display. The only thing the OG Mumm Ra is missing was a cape. Sure they are not all show acurate but In my opinion they are the greatest toy line ever made. Give me the old figures anyday over the new crap they are putting out.

[Snarfer]

Originally Posted by Chromeagle

Kinda retarded huh? Yes I have seen the originals, actually I see them every day because I have my large collection on display. The only thing the OG Mumm Ra is missing was a cape. Sure they are not all show acurate but In my opinion they are the greatest toy line ever made. Give me the old figures anyday over the new crap they are putting out.

To be fair, most of the LJN figures were quite good, better than other toy lines that were released at the time, including TMNT and MOTU. Pumyra, Lynxo, and Bengali were very well done (It's a shame that they've never released the Lunatacs). However, Lion-O has jaundice, Mumm Ra has a ginormous head relative to his body, and Panthro is squatting, taking a ...?

The 8" Classic Lion-O of 2011 is by far the most cartoon accurate depiction ever created. Nothing even compares. Not the statues. Even Mezco's rendition does not quite capture the look or character of Lion-O. The new classic figures by Bandai are AMAZING, but most humans are too spoiled to notice. Is there room for improvement? Yes.

P.S: The Lion-O from the new series desperately needs a new head sculpt. I'm glad they improved upon Tygra's head sculpt for the 6 inch line. The Tygra from the 4 inch line was not toon accurate at all (it was the weakest figure).

[MXTHUNDERCAT]

Given that the figures are probably already being produced and Bandai is not going to change the molds...ill compromise and only ask for two things on that mumm-ra

PLEASE ADD A CAPE, EVEN IF ITS SOME CHEAP READ PIECE OF CLOTH

PLEASE ADD THE SWORD OF PLUNDARR

ILL SETTLE FOR THAT AND I THINK A LOT OF THE DISAPPOINTED FANS WILL FEEL A LITTLE BETTER