INFORMATION
MONDO, a well-known poster design and toy company, announced that it will launch a series of products with the theme of the classic American animation "Charlie Cats". The first product to be launched is the 1/6 scale movable figure of the young leader of the Thundercats - "Lion-O" even! The reference price is US$250, and limited-time pre-orders will be available on the MONDO official website from noon on August 13 to noon on August 23, Central Time, and is expected to be released in October 2024!
"Thunder Cats" is a TV animation jointly produced by two studios in the United States and Japan. It was broadcast in the United States from 1985 to 1986. In 1986, it was introduced by China Television and broadcast in Taiwan. It tells the story of a family of Thunder cats who are dying because their home planet is dying. Fleeing from his hometown, he was attacked and eliminated by the mutant army on the way. The only remaining Thundercat clan landed on the earth. The survivors, led by the young leader Lion Cat, must fight against the mutant army on the earth.
MONDO's "Space Superman" 1/6 scale action figure "One Six" series has always maintained a very high quality, and fans are constantly knocking in the hope of releasing "Thundercats", which is also an classic toy IP in the 1980s. 》, and after a long period of hard work and development, the dreamy design team formed by MONDO this time successfully brought the first 1/6 scale action figure of Thunderbolt Cats! The total height of the product is about 30.5 cm. It restores the classic shape of the lion cat in the animation and reinterprets it in a more realistic way. The carving shows the lean muscle lines of the lion cat and the texture of the hair on the body, and the painting restores the metallic texture of the armor on the body. , exuding the powerful charm of the lion cat!
The accessories come with three sets of replacement hands and four replacement head sculpts, including an original head sculpt redesigned by the MONDO team. The weapon part includes a variety of different types of Thunderbolt Swords (Sword of Omens), including daggers, A long sword with a classic, general shape and lightning effects. The claw shield equipped on the left hand also comes with a classic golden version and a furry version, providing different visual effects. In addition, it also comes with the Book of Omens, the Snarf model and a set of cloth-sewn cloaks, which can be used with the display to create various forms of Thunderbolt Elvis!
THUNDERCATS: Lion-O 1/6 Scale Figure
Concept Art: Emiliano Santalucia
Art Director: Hector Arce
Sculpting: May Thamtarana & Tommy Hodges
Coloring: Mark Bristow
Costume Cutting: Esther Skandunas
Packaging Art: Florian Bertmer
Packaging Design: Jordan Christianson
Photography: Raúl Barrero
Reference price: US$250
Product size: 1/6 scale movable figure, approximately 30.5 cm high
Estimated release date: October 2024
