Super7 Teases ThunderCats

[tycondrius24]

I think another Jackalman for me is on the card. I do kinda wish I waited for that Mum-ra the soft goods cape is a far better option then the almost static solid rubbery plastic one. I get that people are ticked that these are all the same figures at a higher price point then previous. but I hope we will get the go ahead for newer figures if we get a wave 2 and more

[thetruth1013]

Lol $45 before shipping? I don’t need these that bad. For the collectors that need these in their life.. I’m happy for you. 

[Devilbat]

So...if I pre-order these now, will I be charged right away, or just when they're in-stock/shipped?

[Adidion]

Thundercats were some of the first action figures I had! The price point is out of my range, but I’m just happy these exist!

[Satam]

The accessories look great, but I think I'll pass.

[THEAnimeHERO]

2 hours ago, JayC said:

So it's the same figures we've already gotten with some added accessories that now cost $45 each. Yeah thats gonna go over well.

Better than ebay prices at the moment. Lion-O is around $200 figure, if you can find one, while Mattel Club Grayskull He-Man can still be found in the low $100's.

[THEAnimeHERO]

2 hours ago, Devilbat said:

So...if I pre-order these now, will I be charged right away, or just when they're in-stock/shipped?

If you order from Super7 you'll be charged right away and the shipping fees are pretty big. The figures won't even come out till mid to late 2020 at least according to Entertainment Earth. The best method for lower prices is to order them at Bigbadtoystore for the $4 shipping.

[JayC]

2 hours ago, Devilbat said:

So...if I pre-order these now, will I be charged right away, or just when they're in-stock/shipped?

Not sure, if you pre-ordered from BBTS they wont charge you till they ship. Dont know how Super7 works it if you got them directly from them.

[JayC]

3 minutes ago, THEAnimeHERO said:

Better than ebay prices at the moment. Lion-O is around $200 figure, if you can find one, while Mattel Club Grayskull He-Man can still be found in the low $100's.

I guess but I already have the figure cause I bought it when it cost $25 off of MattyCollector, so I don't need to pay $200 or whatever insane price someone is trying to get for it on eBay. Obviously even though its quit a price jump from Mattel to these, its better to get these than get the Mattel ones off the secondary market, but I have to wonder how many people are really out there that are interested in collecting these didn't already get them from Mattel. If you passed on these when Mattel offered them why would you want them now, for a few additional accessories?

At the end of the day, anyone who needs these and wants to get them I am happy they will have the opportunity as long as getting the remaining characters like Tygra and Cheetarah isn't dependent on how well these sell.

[THEAnimeHERO]

3 minutes ago, JayC said:

I guess but I already have the figure cause I bought it when it cost $25 off of MattyCollector, so I don't need to pay $200 or whatever insane price someone is trying to get for it on eBay. Obviously even though its quit a price jump from Mattel to these, its better to get these than get the Mattel ones off the secondary market, but I have to wonder how many people are really out there that are interested in collecting these didn't already get them from Mattel. If you passed on these when Mattel offered them why would you want them now, for a few additional accessories?

At the end of the day, anyone who needs these and wants to get them I am happy they will have the opportunity as long as getting the remaining characters like Tygra and Cheetarah isn't dependent on how well these sell.

I'm sure there's plenty who missed out like me. I wasn't into Thundercats because I wasn't born in the 1980's and same can be said for those who weren't interested in collecting action figures since their initial release date. By the time I became familiar with the property or when I wanted to start collecting  "Oh, they don't sell them anymore".  And then I realized you always have to remain up to date with information due to limited runs, pre-order windows, exclusives or anniversary releases. As of 2018, I gradually became interested in 80's material and stumbled around the toyetic shows which fascinated me. While I did grow up with 90's cartoons, the 80's definitely had a different vibe to them. It was very reminiscent of 80's anime which I'm very into. I already have a Lion-O & Mumm-Ra Decayed Form but I am missing a Panthro. I'm not willing to pay ebay prices, especially when I have this option. I would like to see Tygra, Cheetara & Mumm-Ra The Ever Living which probably won't happen till 2021 given Super7's schedule. I do agree $45 retail is pretty up there, especially when previous Super7 Ultimate releases were $35 which was already a bit higher than normal. I was expecting to pay something of this level since Bigbad usually charges $49.99 for Super7 figures instead of grabbing a whole wave or when Bigbad had their brief Matty Collector sale with Mumm-Ra at that price. It's still cheaper than the alternatives but I would like it if the prices were the regular $35 or lower. It'll likely be a turn off for potential new fans for Thundercats but I do hope Super7 does manage new characters in the long run & the quality control improves, especially on Cheetara's release if any.

[Belmont13]

These look good especially with the added accessories but I don't love Thundercats that much. This is good for the people that missed out on them the first time and people that really love the show but I'm gonna pass.

[FASVB]

I am very excited about this, despite the higher price, I missed the Mattel ones, so here is a good chance to get them. I really hope that they get to at least make the core characters. It is all I need

[Figurecollector123]

Not bad at all.

[Raptorbandito]

Kind of interested in these, but I think I will wait to see what others think of the QC. Like others have said on here, I've heard that Super 7 has had QC issues in the past.  The overall sets look really nice with lots of good accessories, but the price definitely makes me think twice when I don't know how good the final product will be.

[abnuggler]

I was really looking forward to this announcement and was really hoping for at least a couple new figures, but as is even though I'd like to back this line cause I really want a Wave 2 with new figures I already have all the mattel ones and the added accessories dont warrant a second purchase (at least for me, I might pick up a Lion-O just cause that one was the one that needed the extra hands and the most issues on the first release, the rest are a bit pricey for a repeated figure) For new figures I would be willing to pay the 45 cause I do like Thundercats a lot but for a reissue of a figure I already have I dont think I will (Even though I would really like to support the line) hopefully this is like the MOTUC Super 7 where the Ultimates were just a start of the line for collectors to be able to get previous figures that at the time were hard to get and they already have a regular wave planned with new figures.

[JayC]

12 hours ago, THEAnimeHERO said:

I'm sure there's plenty who missed out like me. I wasn't into Thundercats because I wasn't born in the 1980's and same can be said for those who weren't interested in collecting action figures since their initial release date. By the time I became familiar with the property or when I wanted to start collecting  "Oh, they don't sell them anymore".  And then I realized you always have to remain up to date with information due to limited runs, pre-order windows, exclusives or anniversary releases. As of 2018, I gradually became interested in 80's material and stumbled around the toyetic shows which fascinated me. While I did grow up with 90's cartoons, the 80's definitely had a different vibe to them. It was very reminiscent of 80's anime which I'm very into. I already have a Lion-O & Mumm-Ra Decayed Form but I am missing a Panthro. I'm not willing to pay ebay prices, especially when I have this option. I would like to see Tygra, Cheetara & Mumm-Ra The Ever Living which probably won't happen till 2021 given Super7's schedule. I do agree $45 retail is pretty up there, especially when previous Super7 Ultimate releases were $35 which was already a bit higher than normal. I was expecting to pay something of this level since Bigbad usually charges $49.99 for Super7 figures instead of grabbing a whole wave or when Bigbad had their brief Matty Collector sale with Mumm-Ra at that price. It's still cheaper than the alternatives but I would like it if the prices were the regular $35 or lower. It'll likely be a turn off for potential new fans for Thundercats but I do hope Super7 does manage new characters in the long run & the quality control improves, especially on Cheetara's release if any.

I would disagree about there being plenty who missed out AND NOW want them. These figures where originally released just over a year ago. If you weren't into ThunderCats then why would you be into them now? Again I am sure there are a few who missed out that might be interested for any number of reasons, especially those outside the US, but I don't think that's going to be a large number, hell I am not even sure if everyone who collects ThunderCats action figures bought these, that would really be considered a large number in the overall scheme of things. I think there is a reason why every company that takes this license on seems to cancel or struggle to give us even the main core characters. ThunderCats seems to be one of those licenses like say MASK and a few others that has a small loud online vocal following of fans based on 80's nostalgia,  but just not sure that translates into a large enough consumer base to really support a toyline.

[Engreido2814]

I don't have faith in this to be honest. Price point is kinda high. As a sign of good faith, they should have released these ultimates at $30 a piece. It wouldn't shock me if they released Tygra and Cheetara as some con exclusive for double the price.

[Thinwheat]

I was hoping they'd retool a few things on these figures as an incentive to buy them again. Maybe they did and it's very subtle, but just by these pictures it looks like the same we've had before with a few new accessories. I still preordered the wave. I'm hoping we'll get the full team so gotta support it now. 

It'd be cool if they released a more cartoon-style Lion-O head sculpt to go with this body. The detailed hair is fine, but it looks more like a realistically skewed styling of Lion-O. The head sculpt for the Funko Savage Lion-O that recently released is beautiful and for what it is, I think does a better job than the Mattel sculpt at giving Lion-O's hair that ever flowing feel to it. If they release a head sculpt that has that smoother, more cartoon styled look to it, I'll buy this figure twice just to get it. The Mezco Lion-O also has a great sculpt to it. 

BBTS has these up for a dollar less than Super7 and with their flat rate shipping, you might as well preorder there. I guess these toy companies have conditioned me to get used to the price hikes, because these prices don't surprise me. If this brand is as niche as people on here keep suggesting then that'll mean lower production numbers which usually means higher production costs. Super7 isn't the giant Mattel is and Thundercats isn't MOTU either, apparently. Then if you account for the extra accessories, this price seems to be expected I'd say. 

 

[Engreido2814]

Here's some more info on it. Posted by ToyGalaxy on his IG. I wish they were around $30.

[memocromatico]

Not having gotten the previous ones, these look tempting. Nonetheless, I'll wait for the (probably non-happening), 2011 versions. I really loved those designs and the story was extremely cool and heading for greatness... still, it didn't have much success so I'm not holding my breath.

[abnuggler]

11 hours ago, Engreido2814 said:

Here's some more info on it. Posted by ToyGalaxy on his IG. I wish they were around $30.

If thats the case Ill suport the line as soon as we see new figures (If I didnt have the mattel ones I'd buy these Ultimates, but for $45 its too much for a repeated figure in my collection just to suport the line), hopefully we'll see new characters soon and this isnt just a rouse to make people buy these figures to be able to go on with the figures.

[InspectorZartan]

I’m excited that the line is coming back finally but the price point is concerning.  I was anticipating the same MOTUC $35 price point which is frankly already a hard pill to swallow.  Now it’s $45.  And these are the prices for the rerelease figures where there is minimal new tooling/design/engineering/sculpting/etc. work required.  If memory serves I think when S7 did the Ultimates for MOTU weren’t those $30 and then when the new figures with new tooling started they went up to $35 (someone correct me if I’m wrong).  So now if that same math applies does that mean when they get to the new figures we’re looking at potentially a $50 + tax/shipping price point?  

As far as these Ultimates TCats go I already have the Mattel ones.  They are still MIB on my shelf cause at the time I figured if the line was going to be only 7 figures I still wanted them but didn’t need to open them as a line that small often looks better in box on display (I had a second set of the SDCC 2 pack so I did open one of those).  Had these S7 Ultimates/rereleases been cheaper I probably would have picked them up to be my loose set, but now I’m just waiting to see what figures get produced beyond what we’ve had so far and then if it does turn out to be a flushed out or robust line I’ll just go back and open up the Mattel figures.  

So in summary I’m excited for Thundercats happening, but not excited for the Ultimates just because with them being really expensive rereleases they end up being a pass.  I will be excited about new/never released figures getting revealed once they get announced, but wary about the price point.  Regardless when there are new character reveals I’ll probably end up getting them despite the price BUT if we’re looking at price points at $40+ then I’m guessing the line will be unfortunately limited cause that price would make it too difficult to sell some of the more obscure characters.  That’s too bad cause it would have been great to have this be a larger line filled with not only the core but also the more obscure characters that help to flush out the universe (similar to MOTU Classics).  But at these higher prices I think the core are really going to be the only characters possible.  

 

[80sboy4]

So happy that I can now get that Lion-O, ordered the Ultimate quick. Looking forward to seeing what Powercon holds.

[Grahf]

I was excited to see some Thundercats figures at retail. Then I seen the prices. That price is a tad high.

I don't know much about Matty Collector or Super 7 so I'm not too sure if prices like this are normal. Going by comments and videos talking about them though, I don't think they are. I just want some cool toys that aren't too expensive. I don't have enough to spread around these days.

[JayC]

Shown below is a look at the ThunderCats Ultimates on display at this weekends PowerCon via Pixel-Dan. If you missed it earlier this week, Super7 announced they were going to be taking over from Mattel the ThunderCats Classic line starting with these 4 re-issued figures (Lion-O, Panthro, Jackalman and Mummy Mum-Ra) that included added accessories. These figures are currently up for pre-order at BigBadToyStore.com.

Hopefully Super7 will be announcing if not showing the next wave of figures they plan on doing after these re-issues.