Bandai issue press release for their upcoming ThunderCats product range!

Today Bandai passed along this press release with full details of all their upcoming ThunderCats products set to debut later this year! How many will you be collecting?!! “ThunderCats” fuses sci-fi and sorcery to reignite the thrill of the 1980s hit television series with all the favorite characters exploring an expanded universe. It’s sure to have kids everywhere once again shouting, “ThunderCats, Ho!” Lion-O wasn’t ready to be king and he definitely wasn’t ready to be the only cat standing between immortal evil and the total destruction of his world, but fate left him little choice. Only he could lead this quest. PRODUCT LINE DETAILS Bandai America Incorporated has launched the iconic ThunderCats toy line back into action with an all-new look! Kids and fans of the original 1980s animated television show will be able to wield the mystic Sword of Omens to become Lion-O, King of the ThunderCats. Join Lion-O as he battles against the evil Mumm-Ra and hollers, “ThunderCats, Ho!” The line includes action figures, vehicles, play sets and role-play items aligned with the all new “ThunderCats” animated series. 4” Figures ($7.99 SRP/Fall 2011): Thunder, Thunder, ThunderCats Ho! 4” figures are based on the all new “ThunderCats” animated adventure series from Warner Bros.

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_Crafted with great detail and quali_ty, _collectors and kids can play or display their favorite ThunderCats Heroes and Villains in their own environment and recreate scenes from the TV sh_ow. **Each of the 4**” figures comes with a weapon a_nd/or accessory that is unique to each charact_er. **All 4**” _figures include an embedded magnet in the figure for interaction with multiple SKUs across the li_ne, _activating unique featur_es.

8” Collector Figure (Classic) ($16.99 SRP/Fall 2011):

Based on the classic 1980s animated “ThunderCats” series! -Each of these 8” figures includes 18 points of articulation and comes with each character’s iconic weapons. Deluxe ThunderTank w/ 4” Figure ($29.99 SRP/Fall 2011): Roll into battle with the all new 2011 ThunderCats ThunderTank! The ThunderTank comes with a 4” scaled Snarf figure, designed to activate the magnetic “ThunderCats, Hooo!” sound effects. Launch the Bikes with a simple push of a button. The new 2011 4” figures can ride inside and unlock special ThunderTank features.

Deluxe Sword of Ome_ns ($_19.99 S_RP/Fall 20_11):

_Wield the power of Lion-O’s mystic Sword of Omens to become a member of the ThunderCa_ts! _The Sword of Omens includes lights and sounds with an extendable bla_de! THUNDERCATS: TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Ted Wolf. To Discuss all this exiting news from Toy Fair, be sure to head to our forums to read what other fans have to say about this: 2011 ThunderCats Toys Forum