Super 7 Thundercats Deluxe Lion-O, Ultimate Mumm-Ra & Cheetara (Toy Versions)

 The animated Rankin/Bass show that ran from '85-'89 was just a little past my childhood as I moved into my teens, but I did catch a few episodes, or at least portions thereof. Regardless, I stumbled upon the new DX Deluxe Lion-O at Target recently and had hunted down a couple other Super 7 Thundercats figures, an Ultimates Series Mumm-Ra and Cheetara, both the "Toy Versions" styled after the original LJN figures. I never had any Thundercats toys in the late '80s, but did have some Dungeons and Dragons figures from a few years before. 

The new DX Deluxe Lion-O doesn't have all the extra accessories the Ultimates version did, but the $35.00 price tag, though inflated, was like $20.00 less. This version looks more like the Rankin/Bass cartoon, which I actually like. Fans say this figure is too light, but I have little to no nostalgia for the character, so I wasn't bothered.

Lion-O with McFarlane Witcher and Mattel Masterverse 40th Anniversary He-Man...

This super-saturated Cheetara was the "Toy Version" of the Ultimates Cheetara, so she came with several sets of hands and an extra head with an angry face. I picked up this figure and the Mumm-Ra from an online seller at a 20% discount- still overpriced, but I love the toy-etic aesthetic of this figure. Her articulation doesn't possess great range like Mattel or Hasbro figures, but she looks fun! 

Below, Cheetara with my Marvel Legends Tigra and Catra ...

You can get a big Super 7 Ultimates Mumm-Ra now at a discount, and I loved this "Toy Version"- so much so that I've contemplated picking up the regular version with the cape and pet bulldog! Mumm-Ra has a little better range of articulation the Cheetara and is a whoppin' big figure! He came with two head sculpts, several sets of hands, and two great weapons, and really reminds me of the '80s LJN Dungeons and Dragons figures.

And finally, Mumm-Rah with my NECA Warduke and Mattel Masterverse Battle Armor Skeletor...

I'd be interested in more DX Deluxe Series figures, particularly a Tygra and Panthro! While Super 7 makes beautiful Ultimates figures, the competitors are releasing $25.00 figures with better articulation and often times as many accessories. NECA has been giving Super 7 a run for their money in this regard. I think this is an attempt to cut into a lower price point, and they have my attention. I was delighted with my Mumm-Ra and Cheetara, but they were kind of expensive, even at a discount. Regardless, I love these figures and am having fun with them! 

More Later- Make It FUN!