#32: Thundercats
Produced by Rankin/Bass Animated Entertainment, Thundercats was a hit 1980s show, averaging a production cost of $115,000 per episode, now estimated at $500,000 each. It featured anthropomorphic felines fleeing their doomed planet, Thundera, to battle the evil Mumm-Ra on Third Earth.

Thundercats spurred a merchandising frenzy, introducing iconic items like the Cat’s Lair base, the cuddly Snarf doll, and the legendary Sword of Omens. These toys became classics, capturing the series’ essence and adventure.