Classic 1980s Merchandise

PAL VHS Hollywood Nites Bumper Video

Year: 1987 Mfr: Hollywood Nites Ltd Region: United Kingdom (PAL)

A three-episode UK PAL VHS release from Hollywood Nites Ltd, and the only UK ThunderCats tape to feature more than two full-length episodes on a single cassette.

Released by: Hollywood Nites Ltd

Catalogue No: HN7000

Year of release: 1987

Running time: 64 minutes approx.

Episodes on this release

The Tower of Traps

Lion-O and the ThunderCats have to overcome some of the most awesome obstacles in order to rescue WilyKat from the evil Baron Karnor’s Tower of Traps.

The Garden of Delights

The devil priest Mumm-Ra hypnotises Tygra in his quest to steal the Sword of Omens.

The Slaves of Castle Plun-Darr

The ThunderTank is given a trial run as the ThunderCats attempt to liberate the Brutemen from the Mutants, who are using them to build the evil Castle Plun-Darr.

Notes of interest

  • This was the second time the episode “The Slaves of Castle Plun-Darr” was released to VHS video.
  • This is the only UK ThunderCats VHS release to feature more than two full-length episodes on one tape.
  • “The Slaves of Castle Plun-Darr” was also released on its own by Hollywood Nites in addition to this bumper release. See PAL VHS The Slaves of Castle Plun-Darr.
  • According to the BBFC website, this video was rated on 25 March 1987 and was passed without any cuts made.