6.25.2008 | A one-of -a kind find
Posted by: Manny Rodriguez

Today is great day for ThunderCats collectors. A unique and almost one of a kind toy has surfaced. This perhaps is the rarest of all produced ThunderCats in existence. Thought to have been only an idea pitched for the 1987 LJN Dealer catalog, the Laser Sabers with a packaged figure has surfaced. The figure packaged is none other than Ben Gali. This was long thought to be unproduced as it had never to our knowledge ever been marketed. The case number information matches the LJN 1987 Dealer Catalog and the art is consistent with many of the ThunderCats packaging. A true beatuty!!!!

This piece was found by UK collector Luke Tomlinson this past Saturday while browsing a UK toy store online. Luke explained in brief detail how he came about this item:

"The story is that this saturday i looked at a UK website company who had previously sold there thundercat moc items on the uk ebay site. They didnt list this item and they said they had more which they would list on there website at the weekend. So by chance i looked on there website and saw this item on there so as i always look at thundercat moc's ive never seen it before and decided to risk it and buy the item. i got it yesterday and knew it was rare"

He is currently auctioning this rare find on Ebay at the moment. Check out his auction here

Thanks again to Luke for providing us with pictures

5.24.2008 | 500 Signatures: THANK YOU!
Posted by: Manny

On behalf of the ThunderCats Lair Team, I just wanted to thank all of you who signed the Larry Kenney Movie Petition. We've reached the 500 signature milestone and we couldn't have done it without your support.

I would like to also take this moment to mention that specific (important) individuals working on the ThunderCats movie are fully aware of the petition and know how much we want Larry Kenney to be in the movie in some shape or form. While Larry may not necessarily voice Lion-O, having his presence in the movie would be a great nod to the core fans who have supported ThunderCats for the past decade.

Please continue to spread the word regarding the petition.

Thank you!

5.23.2008 | Larry Kenney Lends His Voice in a New Animated Series
Posted by: Manny Rodriguez

From one our great contributors and producer of a new animated series, Andrew McCabe we have received confirmation that Larry Kenney will be voicing a character in a new animated series. Straight off the press release here are the news: http://www.fusekey.com/rnst/press_release.php

Stay tuned for more info...and make sure you visit our forums at www.thundercatslair.org for more.

For Immediate Release

Renowned voice actor and radio personality Larry Kenney (http://www.larrykenney.net/), has signed on to voice a character in a new animated series; Redneck Space Track. Kenney, 59, best known for his cadre of wacky characters on the Don Imus Radio Show for over thirty-years, has returned to the world of animation after more than a decade. Kenny previously voiced the heroic Lion-O in the popular animated series Thundercats, which ran from 1985-1987. Kenney will voice the role of Commander Frank Johnson, a lead character in the forthcoming animated series. Kenney can currently be heard as the sardonic announcer on VH-1's hit series, Best Week Ever. Kenney also performs the voices of breakfast cereal icons Sonny the Cuckoo Bird and Count Chocula. "It's great to get to do some acting again," commented Kenney. Co-producer of the series Andrew McCabe stated, "Having Larry (Kenney) come in to record on our series has been incredible. He brings a level of professionalism and humor that is unmatched."

Redneck Space Track is an action/comedy animated series that centers on a diverse crew of space travelers reluctantly under the command of a redneck captain named Buck Arnold. Fourteen short format episodes are being produced for the late night series' first season. Each episode focuses on a central character while building towards an encompassed season story. "The focus is to bring a series that's not only funny, but makes you want to watch each week as characters grow and change." said co-producer Kyle Lince.

Redneck Space Track is the first animated series produced by Oven-Chips Productions, a division of Fusekey LLC. Oven-Chips Productions was founded in 2005 by McCabe and Lince. Production is based in both Florida and New York.

5.03.2008 | Release Date for Season 2 Volume 2 in the UK
Posted by: Manny

Our WB UK correspondent has informed us that the release date for the Season 2 Volume 2 DVD is June 2, 2008. We'll have more details soon, but until then click on the HMV link to your right and pre-order today!

4.17.2008 | Charlie Wen Revealed As ThunderCats Movie Concept Artist
Posted by: Manny

We've received word from a very reliable source that Charlie Wen has been revealed as the concept artist for the upcoming ThunderCats movie. Charlie Wen's previous works include Visual Development Director to the critically-acclaimed video game God of War II. He was also linked to the project Gatchaman which was being developed by Imagi. Unfortunately, the film changed direction and he decided to move on.

As of April 16, he posted a comment confirming his involvement with the ThunderCats film:

Thundercat's is another old cartoon that's making it's way to film...hoooooooo! hehe---sorry, couldn't help myself. The show also made an impression on me as a kid, maybe not quite the way Gatchaman did, but none the less, it took a good chunk of my after school hours. Currently, this is keeping me busy, along with some other projects on the side, which I can't mention yet.

You can read more about Charlie Wen at his blog:
http://charliewen.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Of course, stick with ThunderCats Lair as more news (which we have) leaks out.

4.16.2008 | ThunderCats Loose in the UK -- And Possible S2V2 Date!
Posted by: Manny

Warner Home Video in the UK is celebrating the release of ThunderCats Season 2 Volume 1 in an awesome way: by displaying the ThunderCats insignia on the House of Parliament and on the now defunct Battersea Power Station in London.

Now that's what I call fantastic marketing!

Season 2 Volume 1 released on April 14 in the UK.

Additionally, we've done some research and found that Sendit.com has a listing for Season 2 Volume 2 with the release date of June 2, 2008. We are waiting confirmation on this date, so be sure to check back with us for an official announcement.