November 2011 - Bandai America has let us know that they are adding two new ThunderCats roleplay toys to their product line for Spring 2012:
New for spring 2012, Bandai is also introducing Panthro's Nunchuks, a safe, action-packed role play item, as well as Lion-O's Claw Shield deluxe role play item, featuring lights and sounds. The Claw Shield is the perfect companion to Lion-O's mystic Sword of Omens.
Product Fact Sheet
OVERVIEW
"ThunderCats" fuses sci-fi and sorcery to reignite the thrill of the 1980s hit television series with all the favorite characters as they explore an expanded universe. It's sure to have kids everywhere once again shouting, "ThunderCats, Hooo!" 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, Hooo!" The line includes action figures, vehicles, play sets and role-play items aligned with the all new "ThunderCats" animated series. For more information on the ThunderCats toy line, please visit www.bandai.com/thundercats.
Basic Roleplay
Suggested Retail: $9.99
SPRING 2012
Gain the power of Panthro and step into battle with his favorite weapon, his nunchucks.
- Features foam claws for safe, action-packed role play fun.
Deluxe Roleplay
Suggested Retail: $19.99
SPRING 2012
Wield the power of Lion-O's Claw Shield to become a member of the ThunderCats!
- The Claw Shield includes lights and sounds.
- The Claw Shield is the perfect companion to Lion-O's Sword of Omens.
- Combines with the basic Sword of Omens (sold separately).