Name: Panthro

Race: Thunderian [Panther (Which actually means he's likely either a leopard or a jaguar.  Because we had two other prominent jaguars on the show {Jaga and Jagara}, I tend to go with the idea that he is a leopard)]

Occupation: ThunderCat Warrior [Panthro is also a skilled mechanic and engineer.  He is creditted with building most of the vehicles, his favorite being the Thundertank, which he and others refer to as his 'baby'.]

Weapon: Nunchukas (Nun-Chucks) [Each of the ends of the barrels of his weapon is fashioned in the shape of a cat head.  In each barrel he is able to conceal substances, usually gaseous, but generally the weapon is used in hand to hand combat.   Panthro also has spikes attached to his shoulder straps that can extend or can spring out attached to some sort of wires or ropes.  They can be used both as a weapon, or as a defensive measure.

Special Abilities: Strength superior to all (except, apparently, Lion-o), gives Panthro bragging rights and access to the title "Panthro the Great".  He is also a skilled martial artist, though it was never very clear in the cartoon the exact martial art Panthro was a master of.  In the comics, however, the fighting style given is Kottr Kwan Do.  Although it was never mentioned outright, Panthro seemed the most literate of the ThunderCats - he makes mention of Shakespearian references more than once.  Perhaps he was just interested in the theatre?  Perhaps his voice actor was a great thespian who improved often?  Perhaps I should stay on topic and not allow my judgment of this character by clouded by the fact that he is my favorite and I that I bow to the talent of Mr. Earle Hyman to bring Panthro to life?  You be the judge.

Love Interests:  Panthro tended to be shy and reserved around the ladies.  In the old days, they would have called this 'being a gentleman', but on a planet in the middle of nowhere with only one chick of your own race, it's usually referred to as 'being foolish'.  Panthro was seen as the father figure of the show, and therefore couldn't also play the part of the dashing young hero.  He does seem to have an interest in Cheetara, but he's never very forward about this.  His interest with other females is minimal to non-existent.  Likely cause: The planet blew up, and Panthro isn't what one would call youthful.  Chances are, he lost someone during or prior to the explosion, and isn't quite ready to move on.

Episodes of Interest:  "Spitting Image" was the first real Panthro-oriented episode, putting good Panthro against evil Panthro.  "ThunderCats, HO!" and "Mumm-ra Lives!" have some great Panthro scenes in them as well - and don't forget about "Exodus" and "Lion-o's Anointment - Trial of Strength".

Catch Phrase & Quotes:

"Thanks {Insert Name Here}, I owe ya one."
        -to nearly everyone, at some point in time, after getting into something he couldn't finish by himself

"Blast this blasted {Insert Name of Vehicle/Tool/Other Here}!"
        -usual 'Thunderian swear' heard coming from Panthro's mouth

"A time to plan for a rainy day is when the sun is shining."
        -to Lion-o and Cheetara in 'Garden of Delights'

"We can always replace a Thundertank - no way we can replace a life."
        -to Lion-o, after finding the 'tank had a baby seaquine pinned beneath it in "Spaceship Beneath the Sands"

Final Thoughts:   Panthro tends to have few online followers - I know this by being one of the few.  (What?  You hadn't figured that out yet?  Sheesh, how many clues must I leave?)  Yet, at the same time, there are practically no anti-fans for this ThunderCat mechanic.  Reason?  Probably the realism of the character.  He was by no means perfect, he banged things when he was angry, he hated spiders and was afraid of bats, and he had a sense of humor.

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