Thundertank from Super7

"Cap'n Cracka, post: 131721, member: 1207" said:

After watching the Pixel Dan interview it looks like accessory wise we are lookin at the removable back cannon, a clear cockpit canopy, and an "armored" cockpit canopy, and a bin of thundrillium(?). I was really thinking/hoping there would be more accessory wise. I don't know where all those rumors of "lights and sounds" came from but unless there are waiting to do a surprise reveal of that, which i highly doubt, doesn't look like thats happening.

It's pretty badass for a cardboard tank though.

"Cap'n Cracka, post: 131721, member: 1207" said:

After watching the Pixel Dan interview it looks like accessory wise we are lookin at the removable back cannon, a clear cockpit canopy, and an "armored" cockpit canopy, and a bin of thundrillium(?). I was really thinking/hoping there would be more accessory wise. I don't know where all those rumors of "lights and sounds" came from but unless there are waiting to do a surprise reveal of that, which i highly doubt, doesn't look like thats happening.

Well for starters, the Thundertank 'eyes' are supposed to light up like a car front headlight, right? Unless they don't? :cautious

"heero_yuy2, post: 131729, member: 27781" said:

Well for starters, the Thundertank 'eyes' are supposed to light up like a car front headlight, right? Unless they don't? :cautious

They may put some glow in the dark stickers on that cardboard if we're lucky.

The eyes glow in the dark.

"Baedal, post: 131718, member: 27563" said:

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Looking at Pixel Dan video interview with Brian, I can say that Super7 ThunderTank is nothing like this ThunderTank, too bad.

Brian said it is based off how it appeared in the cartoon. We covered this question before about how and what Ultimates! will match. If you want a perfect replica of the model sheet - this is NOT it. They’re creating a version of it based on its general cartoon’s appearance. You’ve got valid points on the specific details you want seen but it will never match your expectations simply because that is not what they’re making. It’s their interpretation of it

"Sebastiaan, post: 131732, member: 25673" said:

The eyes glow in the dark.

Yes, I heard that too. Only joking about the cardboard btw. It just looked a bit like that on one photo.

Just watched the video and I posted a question for Bryan. Since you have a direct line to him I wonder if you could forward my question Sebastiaan?

"I have a question for Brain. He mentions at the end that everyone should have a local vendor to buy from, which is great. I ordered wave 1 here in China and my vendor had to wait for the figures to be shipped to the USA and then back to China since they can't order enough figures to satisfy Super7's minumum requirement to receive direct from the factory. They would need to order 1500 or more but they have pre orders of under 100. As a result I got my figures at the end of November when they were ready and could have been posted to me locally in August. I can't see any sense for this arbitrary minimum amount for the vendor, just let them receive their preorded amount of figures from the factory. It's a huge waste of time and money and not partucularly environmentally friendly. They will never get 1500 orders, Thundercats isn't popular enough here."

"Booshman, post: 131736, member: 25641" said:

Just watched the video and I posted a question for Bryan. Since you have a direct line to him I wonder if you could forward my question Sebastiaan?

"I have a question for Brain. He mentions at the end that everyone should have a local vendor to buy from, which is great. I ordered wave 1 here in China and my vendor had to wait for the figures to be shipped to the USA and then back to China since they can't order enough figures to satisfy Super7's minumum requirement to receive direct from the factory. They would need to order 1500 or more but they have pre orders of under 100. As a result I got my figures at the end of November when they were ready and could have been posted to me locally in August. I can't see any sense for this arbitrary minimum amount for the vendor, just let them receive their preorded amount of figures from the factory. It's a huge waste of time and money and not partucularly environmentally friendly. They will never get 1500 orders, Thundercats isn't popular enough here."

I’d recommend sending your question directly to their customer care department. This deals more with logistics and shipping. Our line of communication is more about the product itself; and while your concerns are valid, I would suggest an e-mail to them instead. I may be able to work something into a Q&A but again it will be more generic and perhaps not as direct. It will also take a while until we chat again and you may get an answer sooner from S7 direct.

"Alex Jones, post: 131734, member: 27647" said:

Yes, I heard that too. Only joking about the cardboard btw. It just looked a bit like that on one photo.

Lol I know you only teasing. Some people thought it was a ReAction vehicle... :roflmao

"Sebastiaan, post: 131739, member: 25673" said:

I’d recommend sending your question directly to their customer care department. This deals more with logistics and shipping. Our line of communication is more about the product itself; and while your concerns are valid, I would suggest an e-mail to them instead. I may be able to work something into a Q&A but again it will be more generic and perhaps not as direct. It will also take a while until we chat again and you may get an answer sooner from S7 direct.

I'll be sure to message them, but this was directed at him since he mentioned something that directly tied into it in the video. I've also learned to deal the the most senior persion you can and not their minions if at all possible. I know the name of the Super7 rep for China but i doubt he has enough clout to change their order policy.

"Booshman, post: 131736, member: 25641" said:

Just watched the video and I posted a question for Bryan. Since you have a direct line to him I wonder if you could forward my question Sebastiaan?

"I have a question for Brain. He mentions at the end that everyone should have a local vendor to buy from, which is great. I ordered wave 1 here in China and my vendor had to wait for the figures to be shipped to the USA and then back to China since they can't order enough figures to satisfy Super7's minumum requirement to receive direct from the factory. They would need to order 1500 or more but they have pre orders of under 100. As a result I got my figures at the end of November when they were ready and could have been posted to me locally in August. I can't see any sense for this arbitrary minimum amount for the vendor, just let them receive their preorded amount of figures from the factory. It's a huge waste of time and money and not partucularly environmentally friendly. They will never get 1500 orders, Thundercats isn't popular enough here."

Maybe you could purchase the Thundertank from that Chinese shop "Polyphony". ;):laugh

Oddly enough, a few years back I was speaking to the owner of a UK toy shop who wanted to be the official UK supplier of MOTU Classics but Mattel said for them to do that he would have to order near 5000 of each figure.

"Sebastiaan, post: 131733, member: 25673" said:

Brian said it is based off how it appeared in the cartoon. We covered this question before about how and what Ultimates! will match. If you want a perfect replica of the model sheet - this is NOT it. They’re creating a version of it based on its general cartoon’s appearance. You’ve got valid points on the specific details you want seen but it will never match your expectations simply because that is not what they’re making. It’s their interpretation of it

The cartoon show is based on the model sheet, that is what it was created for in the first place, a guide for the animation and design between the different animation studios to coincide. What Super7 has done is a reinterpretation, a custom design, not what we saw in the animated cartoon. Soon you will have better photos so you can compare with the screen. Disappointing for me.

"Baedal, post: 131748, member: 27563" said:

The cartoon show is based on the model sheet, that is what it was created for in the first place, a guide for the animation and design between the different animation studios to coincide. What Super7 has done is a reinterpretation, a custom design, not what we saw in the animated cartoon. Soon you will have better photos so you can compare with the screen. Disappointing for me.

Yes I can see in your comments you are disappointed. I’m sorry your expectations weren’t met. We may not agree on the matter and that’s ok. I believe the reasons for S7’s “interpretations” as you put it has been addressed already so I won’t repeat it. Still it’s always good to hear fans opinions and learn more. I personally have never even seen the the modelsheets until recently. Damn they do look good right? Precision and perfection in an ideal world. I bet if they did a CGI cartoon it would look that good!

"Mark M, post: 131745, member: 5058" said:

Maybe you could purchase the Thundertank from that Chinese shop "Polyphony". ;):laugh

:roflmao You’re bad! :x3

"Booshman, post: 131744, member: 25641" said:

I'll be sure to message them, but this was directed at him since he mentioned something that directly tied into it in the video. I've also learned to deal the the most senior persion you can and not their minions if at all possible. I know the name of the Super7 rep for China but i doubt he has enough clout to change their order policy.

Gotcha! If you are on FB or IG you can also try to reach him direct.

"Sebastiaan, post: 131752, member: 25673" said:

:roflmao You’re bad! :x3

LOL it was just a suggestion since they do supply some shops in China. :)
It would be pretty cool if Super 7 could supply more retailers with their products.

"Mark M, post: 131745, member: 5058" said:

Maybe you could purchase the Thundertank from that Chinese shop "Polyphony". ;):laugh
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Is that the store Brian tried to say wasn't an official vendor?

"Booshman, post: 131762, member: 25641" said:

Is that the store Brian tried to say wasn't an official vendor?

It is. Although he didn't try to say they weren't the official vendor. He said they didn't have their figures yet and it was impossible that he bought the figures from them and they had to be knock offs etc. Yet the guy proved he did buy them from the shop.

"Mark M, post: 131745, member: 5058" said:

Maybe you could purchase the Thundertank from that Chinese shop "Polyphony". ;):laugh

Wait. They're not the official vendor? How is it that Super7 is allowing Polyphony to take preorders of Snake Mountain for Asia region back then? Almost want to order there but the shipping is still too heavy a price.

"Mark M, post: 131763, member: 5058" said:

It is. Although he didn't try to say they weren't the official vendor. He said they didn't have their figures yet and it was impossible that he bought the figures from them and they had to be knock offs etc. Yet the guy proved he did buy them from the shop.

Ah OK gotcha. I just spoke to them snd they said they get there order direct, so no waiting 3 months for a roundabout trip on a boat. Going to try and cancel my pre orders and switch to them. It's frustrating though as I'm sure last I checked all they had for Thundercats was reactions, now they have all waves listed.