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Peter talks about ThunderCats being accused of santanism in the 80s on the latest episode of the Beyond Thundera podcast

NOW STREAMING — An ALL-NEW episode of the Beyond Thundera Podcast!

Where did Mongor actually come from?

More than 40 years after writing the classic ThunderCats episode, Peter Lawrence revisits “Mongor” and reveals the real idea behind the character, why fear became the foundation of the story, the surprising horror influence behind his appearance, and connections to mythology going back thousands of years.

Peter also looks back at his own writing and asks: How did Mumm-Ra search for Mongor for centuries without finding him... only for WilyKit and WilyKat to stumble across him?

ThunderCats history directly from one of the people who created it.

Now Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & iHeartRadio.

https://youtu.be/tYDGsmW4pHE

It’s HERE! Hall of Omens: Thunder-Verse! is officially BACK IN STOCK!

The Second Printing has arrived and is available NOW! Books are in stock and ready to ship!

Experience the ultimate fusion of ThunderCats, SilverHawks, and TigerSharks with Hall of Omens: Thunder-Verse, the definitive collector’s guide by Sean McKeone featuring exclusive creator interviews, rare prototypes, vintage merchandise, comic books, and over 4,500 full-color photos in 850+ pages! The most comprehensive guide ever assembled!

- 850+ pages 4,500+ photos!
- Every vintage figure!
- US & International variants!
- Rare prototypes!
- Merch from around the world!
- Behind-the-scenes stories!
- Exclusive interviews!

If you’ve been waiting to add Hall of Omens: Thunder-Verse! The Unofficial Ultimate Collector’s Guide to ThunderCats, SilverHawks & TigerSharks to your collection, now is the time.

Order your copy today at ThunderCatsToyGuide.com before the Second Printing sells out! ThunderCats Hoo!

https://thundercatstoyguide.com

As a Soundtrack Supervisor on ThunderCats, SilverHawks, TigerSharks, and other Rankin/Bass productions, Steve Gruskin helped shape the sound of some of the most beloved cartoons of the 1980s. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on what that role really involved, sharing incredible behind-the-scenes stories about working with voice actors, creating sound effects, working alongside legendary composer Bernard Hoffer, and bringing these iconic series to life in the days before digital editing.

Steve also discusses the creative challenges of building SilverHawks from the ground up, designing musical battles, and collaborating with the talented team that helped define an era of animation.

Now Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, & iHeartRadio.
https://youtu.be/uUxogVngXQU

This multi-level production cel from The Shadowmaster features a! Iconic Lion-O and Claudus scene and comes with an original hand-painted background, Shadowmaster production model sheet xeroxes, and the original signed production cel folder with Dennis' personal seal of authenticity.

Definitely a great piece of ThunderCats history

This multi-level production cel from The Shadowmaster features a! Iconic Lion-O and Claudus scene and comes with an original hand-painted background, Shadowmaster production model sheet xeroxes, and the original signed production cel folder with Dennis' personal seal of authenticity.

Definitely a great piece of ThunderCats history

Another addition to the Hall of Omens Collection.

Peter Lawrence and I have been working on reproductions of some of his original ThunderCats scripts, complete with custom cover pages. Here's the cover we landed on for "Sixth Sense."

This reproduction features one of Peter's original ThunderCats scripts along with an authentic Peter Lawrence signature on the cover page. I have a few more of these I'll be sharing.

4×6 photo of the title screen from Episode 125, "Shadowmaster," autographed by episode writer and character designer Dennis J. Woodyard. Part of the Hall of Omens Collection.
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This is one of those projects I've been dreaming about for almost 20 years. It feels great to finally be in a position to bring it to life. This is just the beginning... More to come!

Dennis J. Woodyard, ThunderCats character designer and writer of the episodes "Well of Doubt" and "The Shadowmaster," has decided to part with another original production piece from his personal collection. This production cel from "Well of Doubt" features Lion-O, Panthro, Snarfer, Jagara, Tor and family, and the Homing Beacon Tower. What immediately caught my eye is that it captures one of Lion-O's most iconic images—raising the Sword of Omens overhead—along with a great group shot of several characters.

It also comes with the original hand-painted background, signed production model sheet xeroxes, and the original signed cel folder with Dennis' seal of authenticity, making it a really great glimpse into the animation process. It's not often pieces with this kind of provenance become available directly from one of the people who helped create the series, so I figured fellow fans and animation art collectors would appreciate knowing about it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/158125739157

Here's another one of the ThunderCats script reproductions and custom cover pages Peter Lawrence and I have been working on.

This is a reproduction of one of Peter's original ThunderCats scripts, "Excalibur," complete with an authentic Peter Lawrence signature on the cover page.

Fans often ask Peter what his favorite ThunderCats episode is, and his answer has long been "Excalibur." That makes this one especially meaningful to me.

I have a couple more I'll be posting over the next few days.

Part of the Hall of Omens Collection.

A neat piece of ThunderCats history for cel collectors. Dennis J. Woodyard, ThunderCats character designer and writer of the episodes "Well of Doubt" and "The Shadowmaster," has decided to part with an original production cel from his personal collection. It's from episode #129, "Well of Doubt," and features Baron Tas, Mr. Grubber, and the Stone Guardsmen. It's not every day a piece of animation history like this becomes available directly from one of the people who helped create it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/158100108750

ThunderCats fans may have seen Zack Ramadan's work without ever realizing it. He was one of the fan contributors to the official ThunderCats DVD Trivia Game released in 2005, and many fans may also recognize him from his appearances with our friends at Radical Retro Rewind and 1985ThunderCatsReviews, where he's shared his passion and knowledge of all things ThunderCats over the years.

In this episode, Zack shares his lifelong journey through the ThunderCats fandom. The conversation explores everything from the ThunderCats DVD trivia game and animation cel collecting to rare production scripts, fan communities, storytelling, and the lasting impact the series had on an entire generation.

Now Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, & iHeartRadio.
https://youtu.be/uBZwBFQZbqY

Just something cool that Peter Lawrence and I have been experimenting with.

This is a reproduction of one of Peter’s original ThunderCats scripts - Mongor - complete with an authentic Peter Lawrence signature on the cover page.

As someone who loves animation history and behind-the-scenes production material, being able to flip through a reproductions of an actual ThunderCats script from the show’s production days is pretty incredible. The fact that it also has Peter’s signature gives it that extra connection to the person who originally wrote it. I love stuff like that.

Not announcing anything here, just sharing something I thought fellow fans and collectors would appreciate seeing. I have a couple more that I’ll be posting over the next couple days.

Pictured signatures (left to right, as credited in the program):

• Jane Phillips — Octavia, Honey-Love Loretta
• Vernon Gallegos — Bluegrass
• Michelle Miracle — Steelheart
• Deanne Wilshire — Skater
• Marty Almaraz — Tygra, Buzz-Saw
• Mike Jefferson — Mon-Star, Slithe
• Chris Bethards — Quicksilver, Mako, Doc Slick
• Billy Richardson — Lead Skater, Yes-Man
• Christy Curtis — WilyKit
• Tracy Ann Guaderrama — Melodia

Part of the Hall of Omens Collections

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For those who may not know, my journey researching ThunderCats Live! began more than 20 years ago. What started as a search for information eventually became the opportunity to help document and share the story of one of the most overlooked chapters in ThunderCats history through the Hall of Omens books.

It's difficult to put into words how much that means to me. I’ve been incredibly fortunate to not only connect with so many members of the cast and crew, but also to have Jane Phillips and Michelle Miracle join me at conventions and special appearances over the years. That is something I never could have imagined when I first started this research.

I’m deeply grateful to everyone involved for sharing their memories, helping preserve this history, and allowing me to tell their story. More than anything, I’m honored to call many of them friends.

Whether you know him from his incredible career, see him weekly in AEW, or have one of his action figures in your collection, Shelton's love of ThunderCats and SilverHawks has been a part of his life for decades.

Shelton has his copy of Hall of Omens: Thunder-Verse! Inside, he shares an exclusive interview on pages 469-470 about his lifelong ThunderCats and SilverHawks fandom.

And if you look back at some of Shelton's earlier appearances, you may even spot a necklace that looks awfully familiar.

Before ThunderCats, Larry Franke worked in New York's legendary recording scene alongside artists like John Lennon, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Fleetwood Mac, and Steely Dan. His career would eventually lead him to Rankin/Bass, where he became one of the key recording studio figures behind ThunderCats and SilverHawks.

In this episode, Larry joins Sean "Buddha" McKeone and Peter Lawrence to share rare behind-the-scenes stories about Jules Bass, the cast, the recording process, and how ThunderCats was actually made.

Watch & listen July 9th at 9PM EDT on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, & iHeartRadio.
https://youtu.be/5JlwwcOcajQ

An ALL-NEW episode of the Beyond Thundera Podcast drops TONIGHT, July 2nd at 9PM EDT!

Long before convention appearances, nostalgia documentaries, and social media, ThunderCats was brought to life in arenas across America through ThunderCats Live, one of the most ambitious and least documented productions in franchise history.

In this episode, Marty Almaraz joins us for his first-ever interview to share what it was like portraying Tygra, Buzzsaw, and multiple other characters in the legendary touring show. Marty takes us behind the scenes of a production that featured elaborate costumes, aerial stunts from the world-famous Flying by Foy company, roller-skating performers, and even a sold-out performance at Madison Square Garden.

Marty also reflects on his remarkable journey beyond ThunderCats Live, from his early days as a performer to building a successful career as a professional chef, including time working at one of Chef Bobby Flay's restaurants in Las Vegas.

Watch & listen TONIGHT at 9PM EDT on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, & iHeartRadio.
https://youtu.be/d3cSKsskl44

This wasn't originally on my schedule, but I'll be at Garden State Comic Fest this Saturday!

Looking forward to being alongside Larry Kenney, Lynne Lipton, Pete Cannarozzi, and Peter Newman, ... I'll be the one doing my best impression of a convention professional.

If you're coming to the show, be sure to stop by and say Hoo!.

Long before becoming a celebrated actor, voice actor, impressionist, and comedian, Jim Meskimen was helping bring the world of ThunderCats to life as a secondary character designer at Rankin/Bass.

In this fascinating conversation, Jim shares how a young artist with big dreams landed at Rankin/Bass, working on ThunderCats, SilverHawks, and The Comic Strip. He reflects on his early influences, his time at Hanna-Barbera, meeting Jules Bass, and what it was like creating characters during one of animation's most memorable eras.

Whether you know Jim from his acting and voice work or are discovering this chapter of his career for the first time, this episode offers a rare glimpse into one of animation's most creative periods.

Watch & listen TONIGHT at 9PM EDT on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, & iHeartRadio:
https://youtu.be/koezOySC88Q