Cheetara MOTU Origins ThunderCats In-Hand Images

The excitement is building once again as Mr. Home Arcade delivers another first look at another MOTU Origins ThunderCats figure from Wave 1! Hot on the heels of his in-hand images of the MOTU Origins ThunderCats Lion-O figure, Mr. Home Arcade is back with a brand-new reveal—this time showcasing none other than Cheetara from the highly anticipated MOTU OriginsThunderCats. As one of the most iconic female heroes from the ’80s, Cheetara’s arrival marks another thrilling chapter in the fusion of Masters of the Universe and ThunderCats, bringing nostalgia and artistry together in one dynamic package. She went up for preorder back in April 2025 and she looks even better in person! Let’s dive into the details of this exciting reveal and see what makes Cheetara a standout addition to the Origins line! Be on the lookout for Mr. Home Arcades video review on his YouTube Channel and we’ll update the article once he finishes it!

She is dubbed the “Fastest Feline in the Universe” and the back of her card reads “Beware, forces of evil! Nothing in the universe can match the speed of the ThunderCats ferocious warrior, Cheetara. From the illustration on the back of the packaging, can see Cheetara in here MOTU form with her Eternian battle armor and helmet. We can see the cool art panel with an up close shot of Cheetara’s face and we can see part of Trap Jaw’s arm.

The figure features Cheetara in her classic animated look, rendered in the distinctive MOTU Origins styling, which includes a more muscular, articulated build. She’s wearing her iconic orange leotard with the red and black ThunderCats emblem on her chest.

Her bright yellow boots and matching orange gauntlet on her left forearm give her a bold, vintage aesthetic. The head sculpt captures her signature voluminous yellow hair with black spots, and her face features subtle makeup detailing with red eye shadow, giving her a fierce expression. She also has white bracelets on her right wrist, staying faithful to the classic character design.

Here she is in some dynamic poses that show off how you can display her and her range of motion with the design.

This version of Cheetara is depicted in her battle-ready outfit, deviating from her classic cartoon look with an armored, dark blue tunic that features detailed sculpting and a red ThunderCats emblem on the chest. The outfit includes a high slit and long loincloth-style panels.

Her yellow leggings and orange boots with white fur cuffs and crisscross laces blend well with the MOTU aesthetic.The figure also features a headband with a red jewel and sculpted hair flowing behind her but with no blacks on the hair sculpt.

She looks amazing posed in her warrior gear with her two staffs!

Here is Cheetara sans hair and with a hair swap from the Lion-O figure!

Here is how she looks next to the ladies of Eternia and Etheria and she looks awesome! These are all new lady parts as you can see the muscle details in her legs and the high wasted articulation.

Here is some parts swapping goodness with She-Ra as Mr. Home Arcade demonstrates how Cheetara’s parts look on the figures!

Here is Cheetara next to the Super7 Ultimates figure and a custom from Lunar Eclipse!

She looks amazing posed to Lion-O and be sure to check out his in-hand images too!

Be sure to check out Mr. Home Arcade’s video review here:

Mini Comic: Third Eternia

The cover of the comic titled “Third Eternia” presents an exciting crossover between Masters of the Universe and ThunderCats. Dominating the artwork are heroic figures from both franchises—He-Man and Lion-O—standing back to back, each holding their iconic swords, the Sword of Power and the Sword of Omens. Below them, Cheetara appears in a ready stance with her staff, alongside other characters and elements from both universes. The combined logos of Masters of the Universe and ThunderCats are prominently displayed at the top, emphasizing the fusion of these two beloved worlds. The background features vibrant, dramatic colors and energy lines that highlight the intensity and epic scale of the crossover. At the bottom, stylized depictions of Battle Cat and Snarf’s helmet that hint at a deeper alliance or transformation theme within the story. Overall, the cover sets the tone for a powerful and action-packed adventure uniting these iconic heroes so let’s dive in!

A dark storm brews over the Sands of Time, signaling an evil disturbance. The source is revealed to be Skeletor, who uses an ancient evil tome to summon a powerful force with the goal of finally defeating He-Man and claiming Castle Grayskull. Skeletor calls upon the Ancient Spirits of Evil to grant him power, offering his soul in exchange. This dark magic activates the Black Pyramid, which transcends time and space in response to Skeletor’s summoning. The Thundercats once defeated Mumm-Ra and the Black Pyramid on Third Earth, but now the ancient evil has returned. Back in New Thundera, the Eye of Thundera awakens, alerting Lion-O to the new threat. Using the Sword of Omens, he seeks “sight beyond sight” and discovers the Black Pyramid has returned and Tygra has been taken captive.

A mysterious planet suddenly appears in the sky, pulling the Thundercats’ ship in with overwhelming gravitational force. Cheetara and Lion-O realize they are being pulled into a dangerous situation, and Panthro prepares for a rough landing. Lion-O deduces that if Tygra is on this planet, then the Tower of Omens is left unprotected. The team decides to follow through, prioritizing the rescue. After crash-landing, Lion-O comments on the immense energy readings and wonders where they are. Still, he remains hopeful, believing this strange place may bring a sign of hope. He then begins his battle cry, raising the Sword of Omens and calling forth the Thundercats with his iconic “Thunder… Thunder… Thunder… Thundercats! HOOO!” A signal beams into the sky, summoning the team. In response, Tygra, held captive, spots the signal and calls out to Lion-O, signaling his awareness and hope for rescue.

As the Thundercats arrive on this new world, they encounter He-Man, who cautiously approaches them. A brief standoff occurs, but He-Man makes it clear he seeks no quarrel—only their missing friend. Lion-O identifies himself and is welcomed to Third Eternia. Realizing they share a common goal, He-Man and the Thundercats agree to work together. He-Man and his allies lead the group across the desert to the Black Pyramid, the lair of Skeletor, where Tygra is being held captive. Meanwhile, inside the pyramid, Skeletor is preparing for his ultimate transformation. He plans to combine the Power Sword and the Sword of Omens to create the ultimate weapon, one that would make him unstoppable—even to He-Man. Despite warnings, Skeletor arrogantly believes no one can defeat him. He then invokes the Ancient Spirits of Evil once more, transforming his decayed form into a monstrous new version: Skell-Ra, the Ever-Living, a fusion of Skeletor and Mumm-Ra’s evil essence.

You can preorder the MOTU ThunderCats at the following retailers below (be sure to check stock status once you make the jump!)!

Official Images

Here is a hi-res image of the front of Cheetara’s card, showing off how she is packed with her extra hair piece on her left along with staff on her right.

• This Cheetara action figure is a thrilling crossover of the worlds of Masters of the Universe and ThunderCats, two iconic action figure brands from the 1980s whose legacies continue
• Beware, forces of evil Nothing in the universe can match the speed of the ThunderCats ferocious warrior, Cheetarah

• At 5.5-inch scale, this figure has 16 movable joints and 2 battle staff accessories for fierce poses. Swappable hair and armor pieces transform her from her traditional ThunderCats look to Eternian-style
• The figure comes with 2 completely different hair looks, a removable battle harness with skirt armor, wrist bracer that sheaths the battle baton and two sets of lower legs – one with “fur”-topped Eternian boots