Carded MOTU Origins ThunderCats Lion-0 Shown at German Toy Fair 2025

Mattel has posted their sizzle reel from German Toy Fair (Spielwarenmesse) 2025 and there are a couple of cool easter eggs to spot! We’ve downloaded the video and dissected it frame by frame to reveal some cool first looks at the actual figures from the MOTU Origins ThunderCats crossover line plus a carded image of Lion-O. The only issue is that the video of the figures is so small that any attempt at enlarging them is futile so apologies in advance for the grainy image but it’s cool to see nonetheless as this is our first look at the card front for the MOTU ThunderCats line. You can check out the video below:

Mattel EMEA announced: “And that’s a wrap for Spielwarenmesse, 2025! Recently, our teams attended the biggest toy fair in the world and kicked off celebrations of our 80th anniversary, a milestone which marks a rich heritage of leading innovation, creativity and the power of play. This legacy wouldn’t be possible without the work we do with our retailers, licensors and partners. At Mattel, we’re committed to working hand in hand with them, to listen and support them in every possible way to ensure their success and be the best partner. Here is to the next 80 years of working together!”

Carded Lion-O and Battle Cat

Below you can barely make out the carded image of the MOTU Origins ThunderCats carded image of Lion-O, which is our first look at the packaging. You can also see Battle Cat beside him. Here is a far image with the figures in the lower right.

Here is a closer image and we sharpened it up the best we could. It’s difficult to get a sharp image from a video as the video pans and moves but you can make it out.

He-Man?

Below Battle Cat-Man, we can make out another figure! Your guess is as good as ours but it might be He-Man although the figure is very yellow in appearance.

MOTU Origins ThunderCats Official Images

Back in December 2024, we got information from an anonymous source regarding waves 1 and 2 of the new MOTU Origins ThunderCats Crossover line! Flash forward to today as we now have official images of the first wave of MOTU Origins ThunderCats Crossover figures, that include, Skell-Ra, Lion-O, Cheetara, and Battle-Cat Man. Published on the Toy Book, we get our first look at these figures and they are a fantastic hybrid of both Masters of the Universe and ThunderCats properties. Look for the figures to hit retailers starting in April 2025. Huge thanks to Toy Habits Crew member Rob2023 for the heads up!

Skell-Ra

Evil awakens with the Skell-Ra Action Figure ($29.99). This is such a cool idea where you get two figures in one! The collaboration of two iconic 80s brands, Masters of the Universe and ThunderCats, yields an action figure of the Ever-Living Evil of Eternia, Skell-Ra! He comes with 2 swappable heads, a reversible purple / red cape, and swappable harness and skirt armor pieces, so he can evolve from Skell-Ra into Mumm-Ra. The Sword of Plun-darr completes the double-edged picture.

You can switch between Skeletor and Mumm-Ra with the figure’s Sword of Plundarr weapon, a reversible cape, swappable heads, and swappable harness and skirt armor pieces. 

A hi res close up of Skell-Ra’s face shows you what an incredible job Mattel did with these sculpts! Skeletor looks super cool with his red eyes and skeleton jaw! Also the face sculpt for Mumm-Ra is so classic looking!

Cheetara

Cheetara, the fastest feline in the universe comes with her traditional look as well as Eternian-style armor. Cheetara is designed at Origins 5.5-inch scale, with 16 points of articulation, deluxe detail and modular body parts. She has her signature 2 battle staffs as an accessory and comes with 2 interchangeable hair looks, armor and two lower leg looks.

Taking a closer hi-res look at Cheetara’s face sculpt, you can see all the detail and how they captured her 80’s flowing cheetah mane!

Lion-O

Lion-O, the Lord of the ThunderCats is re-interpreted in Eternian style with a Sword of Omens. Lion-O is designed at Origins 5.5-inch scale, with 16 points of articulation, deluxe details and modular body parts. He comes with 2 interchangeable hair looks, swappable armor and harness, removable face armor, shoulder armor and claw shield, 2 different belts and a Sword of Omens accessory.

Next, taking a closer hi-res look at Lion-O’s face sculpt, you can see all the detail and how they captured his classic Lion’s mane and that stunning painted eye details. I love that huge ThunderCats logo on his chest armor!

Battle Cat-Man

Battle Cat, the most powerful cat in the universe, is re-interpreted as human warrior Battle Cat-Man with ThunderCats style helmet, harness, bracers and 2 claw accessories. He’s designed at Origins 5.5-inch scale, with 16 points of articulation and deluxe detail and modular body parts

Finally, taking a closer hi-res look at Battle Cat Man’s face sculpt, you can see all the incredible detail on his tiger’s fur on his cheeks, and that amazing paint apps for his eyes! Again love that ThunderCats logo on the chest armor!