Mumm-Ra Transform! 1985 Vs 2011

Which Mumm-Ra transformation do you like more between the 1985 and 2011 version?
Tell us down in the comments!
Mumm-Ra had one much better transformation in the 11 version which i never uploaded sadly*

[@jvdarules]

Background music is always crucial for the level of epicness in scenes like these, therefore: the 1985 version rules.

[@michelvanderlinden8363]

You are right about the music, but the sound effect for his voice in the 2011 version was much better. Id say they're even.

[@bluenitethewarrior9332]

Nah 2011 did it better for me

[@Xominus]

Because of the background music? Bruh, hell no.

[@SameoldPrimaldata]

The visuals for 2011 are better, but the voice acting and music for 85 wins. Like you have to ENJOY being evil 2011 is too subdued. 85 had that cheesy 80s and 90s gravitas, it's part of the reason the show got remade in the first place

[@Xominus]

@@SameoldPrimaldata I'm done.

[@stig78leic]

1985 for me. The crazed laugh at the end still freaks me out 30 years later

[@RobWarrior27]

Moomin Troll Don’t forget the red eyes! Especially the 2 times he became GIANT Mumm-Ra! Those red eye slits still make me wanna run behind the couch and wait for Lion-O to save us! Lol

[@didierjeff4249]

@@RobWarrior27 god damn man... Indeed... Lion-O for the rescue

[@WelshGhost1337]

Good to know that I wasn't the only kid back in day to get freaked out by Mumm-Ra Transformation

[@Rick-si1re]

Tell me about it, it captured my imagination!

[@hermanman8235]

The red eyes the stone statue glares are haunting to me... DEEPLY EVIL !!!

[@PatricksCrazyPlace]

The old one was like an event. It was something you looked forward to seeing when you watched the show. Earl Hammond's recitation of the lines felt like it was ceremonial and the way it kept building and building was something else. It starts with the Mumm-Ra reciting the words, then the wind gusts, making it look he's absorbing the power, and then the bandages fly away to reveal the tattoo/symbol and he grows to full size and gives us that awesome maniacal laugh. Its all perfect. The new one felt like it was done out of obligation. Granted, I REALLY liked the 2011 show and I was super bummed it got cancelled, but this was one case where the old show hit it out of the park and they didn't.

[@petitio_principii]

I had never watched, never knew there was a 2011 version. I hate to be the "back in my days" type of guy, but this was extremely disappointing. Makes me wonder if the new theme song is by Justin Beiber or something, whatever was fashionable back in 2011 but that wouldn't be liked by fans of the 80s version.

[@MarcusisTheDark17]

YES. Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@quinnfletcher3906]

The new version took a style over substance approach. Sure it's got better animation and effects but it's still just an imitation.

[@rock21611]

@@petitio_principiiDon’t be put off. It’s true that this one aspect isn’t as impressive as the original, but the show as a whole is consistently well animated, acted, and written. It was extremely well regarded, and when it was canceled, pretty much everyone was upset. If you were a fan of the original, and you haven’t looked it up since you posted this, I’d heavily recommend it.

[@zerocalvin]

He-Man feel the same way... in the original, Prince Adam activate the sword with "By the power of Greyskull", and the sword transform him into He-Man and finishes with "I have the power" with He-Man's booming voice, while the new one, Prince Adam just say "By the power of greyskull, I have the power" to activate the sword, it ruined the epicness of the transformation... people that try remake the good transformation sequence dont understand what makes the transformation good in the 1st place.. it's the build up that make it epic...

[@jokerinthebronx]

Mumm-ra is not ever living. He died with Earl Hammond. He put so much passion into the voice. As a kid, you sat through Thundercats and waited for this moment. It FEELS powerful, especially when he just rolls his tongue on the word "EVIL." The new version is so inferior, I have to say it sucks. Sorry. I'm 44 years old, so maybe I'm just damn elderly now. But, this was my favorite transformation as a kid. RIP Earl Hammond, and thank you for my memories of coming home from school and sitting in front of the TV.

[@SKOTxFREE]

Yep I couldn’t wait to recite the “ancient spirits of Evil” speech Everytime it happened.

[@franksterd5060]

Not quite dead I can almost do his voice.i just need dialog

[@Ethylamine]

Nothing beats the 1985 version. We'd all joke about Skeletor growing up in the 80s, same way when TMNT aired Shredder and Krang was a joke of a villain. But not Mumm-Ra. He had a clear presence to him, and a terrifying look, and his voice was AMAZING, fits perfectly with the look. Clearly one of the best 80s cartoon villains of all time. Just the entire lore behind him is clearly awesome, the black pyramid with four obelisks, his mummified body with red eyes and a red cape and than comes that chant, its to this day juts bad ass.

[@civilwildman]

Megatron (and later, Galvatron) received his fare share of love, including but not limited to the original version. He was seen as somewhat cunning but otherwise ruthless and swift to punish failure of his subordinates. Cobra Commander from GI Joe was seen as a criminal genius leading a ragtag organization of villains who were incompetent.

[@Ephebo-ds9nq]

but he kept losing...

[@bruceli9094]

True. Skeletor kept us entertained. But it was Mumm-Ra that kept us awake at night.

[@kraknjaws3882]

​@@Ephebo-ds9nq What... yeah, man. You watch many action cartoons where the villain wins??

[@MegaAlexiel]

“Ancient spirits of evil, transform this decayed form to Mumm-Ra, the Ever-Living!”

[@naznathanielceli3770]

It looks like those Mysticons have to fight Mumm-ra, the Ever-Living. If they did that, it will change him back to his decayed form.

[@ammaamma9158]

It took me forever to get

[@revinhatol]

Don't be deceived by appearances, my true form is far more powerful.

[@Amethyst_Friend]

Yeah, I heard

[@88omair]

Can't compete with Earl Hammond's stunning voice acting

[@paradigmbrodsky]

Omair Sheikh absolutely!

[@lion-orichie398]

Omair Sheikh Would you teabag Earl Hammond ? ? ?

[@bobbyadamson2333]

+Omair Sheikh Seriously the original is legit scary af

[@renzoprincipe9408]

Omair Sheikh 52. Wrrrqtd/. Http d t t. -

[@sidneyatkins6678]

He was also The Voice of Monstar

[@shoken4421]

1985 kills it hands down,I have recited that entire chant and the laugh since I was little. It's so creepy and evil . 2011 just didn't pull it off right.

[@ahmedshakib3883]

I also think the times have changed , I remember as a kid , even though Mumm-ra looked weak but he was very terrifying, he used to give me the creeps , I remember the 2011 it didn't have the same charm and feeling , I remember one of my friends he had the sword made for him by a carpenter it was so wicked and I was so jealous.

[@shoken4421]

@@ahmedshakib3883 yeah old school mummra was scary but revered

[@ahmedshakib3883]

@@shoken4421 Yeah , he looked weak and frail , but every time he transformed I used to get terrified , plus I always was thinking in the back of my mind , is he like the crypt keeper ,I think the 80's had the best cartoon Intros , He-man , Galaxy rangers , thundercats was the best , I can't believe I forgot the Ninja Turtles that intro was so sick.

[@Godzilla-dd6qk]

Tho 2011 design is also good

[@jamesj.mccombie5031]

Anime style delivery, staccato, clipped sentences.

[@paulobembe7742]

The 1980's version is so much better. I like his Maniacal laughter.

[@tmntfangirl4700]

Paul Obembe Same here

[@scottodrowsky9835]

OG Mumm-Ra! All in the voice.

[@ryusakazaki2451]

I like u sexy black

[@DMACHOLMAN]

Than it's agreed the 1985 version is the best !

[@alikhan-uh3sq]

...that is exactly what I thought!!!! Nowadays having that maniacal laughter in a kids cartoon. Would get it banned!!!!

[@northernstar2000]

this monster cause me nightmare when I was a boy, and his spiel before transforming is haunting me. Now I can still memorize it.

[@FireMadeFleshII]

They can remake until the cows come home, but NO ONE will ever be able to trump Earl Hammond's Mumm-Ra. Those guttural sounds he produced sounded authentically ancient, worn, & evil--he embodied that character to the point where [Earl's] Mumm-Ra has gone down in history as one of the best villains in animation...ever. It never sounded like an act no matter how over-the-top the laughing, etc. That was the power of that man's voice (and the topnotch animation helped too!) The 2011 version just sounds like a young guy doing his best fanboy impression.

[@blastradius7193]

I agree. Furthermore it wasnt just because i was a kid that i felt the conviction behind his delivery was believable. Dude went all in as if HE WAS Mum-Ra. I was convinced. Here in 2011 feels like failed fan service. Thats the problem with this re-make culture push. No balls in it.

[@alikhan-uh3sq]

Nowadays having that maniacal laughter in a kids cartoon. Would get it banned!!!!

[@robertlalexander4083]

He used a similar delivery in his voicing of Monstar in Silverhawks and like Thundercats, the transformation was chanted there as well.

[@bruh_oly1370]

@@blastradius7193 dude did go in as if he was mum-ra and ended up going down as the greatest 80s cartoon villain of all time. Your right everything else is a pale copy of recent. I find some of the narrators in Visionaries to be of the same ilk and calibre of Earl .. they where excellent at oratory skills and voicing

[@pnewman7279]

Earl is not the voice of Mumm-Ra though... He voiced Panthro and the Ancient spirits.. There's an outtake video with the guy who voices Mumm- Ra...

[@MegaRunningback1]

The old one is the best because he chanted it,the new one was being spoke more if like he was reading the words from a Q card lls.....

[@alikhan-uh3sq]

...that is exactly what I thought!!!! Nowadays having that maniacal laughter in a kids cartoon. Would get it banned!!!!

[@MeepChangeling]

@ True, not every villen needs to. But Mum-Ra does.

[@Xominus]

Ya'll just chose the old one because it's the og version, bruh.

[@lordslongo1775]

His transformation was always my favorite part in the original show. The new one reminds me of a coworker in the final weeks before their retirement. Checked out and no longer cares.

[@bruceli9094]

Oldie is goldie.

[@bpurdy3]

After re-watching the 2011 series and paying attention to the credits, I noticed Mumm-Ra was voiced by Robin Atkin Downes, the voice of the TF2 medic. Now I keep expecting to hear “Oktoberfest!” after transforming. For Overwatch fans, Matt Mercer and Fred Tatasciore are also there as Tygra and Tookit.

[@Vilgax00]

I knew something is up with that voice. Now irs explains why ı like it.

[@jessicacruz2209]

1985 Mumm-ra End of story!

[@ulfberht4431]

jessica cruz No, continue the story. While the 1985 may be great, it’s only because of nostalgia. 2011 sounds more threatening and creepy.

[@robowarriorx]

The 80's version.. beyond the incredible voice acting, it's that Mumm-Ra music.. Like something you might hear on a Nile album now, it all blends together. Not the music when he transforms specifically, but his lair music. Goosebumps every time I hear it. ThunderCats Soundtrack (1985) - Mumm-Ra The Ever-Living I can't believe there is an OST for this! Epic.

[@XENON3120]

at 00:05 you could feel it, and that is something the new one doesn't have. Old one wins hands down for me.

[@greyknight9638]

Yeah that side shot sells it. No doubt.

[@jpringle1979]

Yeah you were just like oh shit...... As a kid lol

[@Xominus]

The new one has it aswell.

[@Molikai]

I hink one of the big issues in the 20100 one is that there's no pause after 'Transform this decayed form.' that slight pause of anticipation is important for tension.

[@nastashavalentinodefranco2990]

Yeees! It's that first note you hear, it's Very Distinguish only real fan's of the 1985 show will know that sound.

[@Sang1957]

My vote is for the classic version. The New Mumm-Ra looks better transformed, but the music & the voice of the original is better (IMHO).

[@DAM251983]

I agree

[@marcus.6487]

eggzackly...thundercats 2o11 was dope, but ain' sh!t like tha oG version tho....silverhawks was dope too

[@karissarasmussen567]

The original version is legit. Gotta love our favorite evil corpse 😄

[@robertlucas9970]

IM WITH U ON THAT💯💯💯

[@1jasup]

The new transformation looks pretty badass but my vote for all still goes to the classic. Love that vintage anime art style and you can't beat that voice acting and soundtrack.

[@larrywolf2509]

Yeah, no. The '80s form is so much better for so many reasons. 1. Dramatic weight. - Something ominous is about to happen, you can feel it. 2. Dread. - You don't want to be there by the time he's done. 3. Actual horror. - The statues. The eyes. The dessicated form. The raspy voice. The "new" version lacks all of these. That Mumm-ra comes off like a deluded hobo accosting you in a Circle K parking lot for change.

[@NYG1991]

Yes, yes and yes! I couldn't agree more. Awesome assessment, my friend.

[@larrywolf2509]

+Drake Pryce The worst part is the pacing of the newer form. It's hurried and lacks all presence. He might as well be changing pants. And babbling about true forms just makes him seem like a crappy video game RPG boss. Ugh.

[@ez8forreal]

+Larry Wolf ha! i would not want to be there when he starts.

[@wreathofpalmaria]

+Larry Wolf BWAHAHAAAA

[@derrickwoodard7256]

as soon as he said the word ancient I would have been gone

[@MrImastinker]

2011 is BADASS! How can anyone not like this?

[@thealienwatcher540]

We liked it but here's the Difference. The old one was like an event. It was something you looked forward to seeing when you watched the show. Earl Hammond's recitation of the lines felt like it was ceremonial and the way it kept building and building was something else. It starts with the Mumm-Ra reciting the words, then the wind gusts, making it look he's absorbing the power, and then the bandages fly away to reveal the tattoo/symbol and he grows to full size and gives us that awesome maniacal laugh. More dramatic and menacing like something you might hear on a Nile album. Its all perfect. The 2011 version of Mumm-Ra still has a great voice, sounds pretty kickass, a proper intergalactic warlord voice but is a lot more darker and seems more powerful. It took a style over substance approach. Sure it's got better animation and effects but it's still just an imitation. It’s like it was done out of obligation. Granted, I REALLY liked the 2011 show and I was super bummed it got cancelled

[@ssjcajas]

@@thealienwatcher540 You are 100% correct.

[@eliporter3980]

I’m going with the OG version. I’m 40 and I still remember this line like I was watching for the first time as a 4 year old.

[@ambis99]

Old one hands down

[@Glitcher2000]

They're both old. Like.... centuries old.

[@xsailor85]

Nothing beats a classic.

[@PlanetZoidstar]

The original cannot be beat, but I love the remake's respect in that they kept the chant and the poses the same. This is how you do it, you show you understand what made the original work and you don't seek to replace it. But celebrate it.

[@stephenpowell5912]

Grew up with the 1985 Version,Great memories growing up with this classic Animation and having a few Thundercats Merchandise when I was born in 1973 ❤️

[@warriorking4ever]

The new Mum-Ra looks kickass in both forms, though I think the original Mum-Ra's transformation was more dramatic and menacing (would have been cooler if we actually SAW new Mum-Ra growing and transforming into his huge true form). I think I like the original Mum-Ra's voice in both forms better too, HOWEVER, transformed new Mum-Ra's voice sounds pretty kickass, a proper intergalactic warlord voice

[@jder06]

For me the best ever original transformation of the first and I think best Mumm-Ra 1985, happened in the episode where he was the fake Pumma. He was revealed as Mumm-Ra in a fantastic great emotional showmanship way. The first time I saw it, it just blew me completely away. The actor had a full powerful transformation with such emotional lines like, " It is you who have disturbed my rest ! " Maybe that's why my old friends said I have always been a villain at heart, LOL. It's just because back then, when there was well written and well acted villians , they made the hero's all the more better.

[@jokerinthebronx]

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[@Jason_N7]

The 2011 Mumm-Ra transformation felt weak. I remember back in the 80's, when I was younger, my brother and I looked forward to seeing Mumm-Ra's decayed form. We would hang on to every word he spoke... why you may ask? All because the moment the music kicks in, and he starts saying, "Ancient spirits of evil... ", we knew we were gonna get the usual epic badass transformation! And his maniacal laugh always seals the deal. And for some reason, we never got tired of it.

[@SamuelAna4Ever]

The original 80's transformation is much much better. The voice sounds ancient and menacing. The newer version has no menace, the voice work is nothing out of the ordinary and there are no statues or background.

[@Xominus]

And? The background isn't the transformation.

[@AfroSamurai215]

​@@Xominus It's called atmosphere.

[@Xominus]

@@AfroSamurai215 As if that is all you need.

[@AfroSamurai215]

@@Xominus You need both, the 2011 version has neither.🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Xominus]

@@AfroSamurai215 Are you seriously trying to act as if your opinion is a fact?

[@Kage342]

Mumm-ra 1985 version was better because he just sounded so perfect. The new one just didn't have intimidation on his side because his voice wasn't scary enough. It doesn't matter anyway because the 1985 show is over and they cancelled the 2011 version.

[@Galvatronover]

That’s a shame

[@jbuenoroca]

no contest, 80's mumm-rah all the way!

[@20Mindfreak07]

Jose Antonio Bueno Roca Have to agree

[@NYG1991]

Totally agree. 2011 is utter garbage.

[@richardh6964]

Waking up at 6am every Saturday to sit around the tv and watch cartoons. 1985 for sure.

[@vultak5000]

1985 hands down. The voice,transformation and look of mumm-ra so much better

[@cgavin1]

Clearly did not skip chest day.

[@JoseFigueroa-iz2on]

Or leg day, or even arm day.

[@InanisNihil]

Mummras laugh.... how could have they not included in the newer one...

[@GirlofCulture]

Both Transforming Spots are EPIC !

[@ChrisFlyingOne]

Are you kidding me? I've never seen the new Thundercats but that new one gave me chills!

[@jetuber]

1985 beats the new one hands down. Which is surprising, because the 2000s He-Man revival was in every way superior to the '80s show.

[@cartmansfat123]

jetuber It’s not like that’s hard feat to pull off.

[@omniexistus]

agreed..voice is perfect in the 1985 version

[@jasonrobison650]

Indeed on everything you said!

[@russell5078084]

Your right about the 85 version being better. But wrong about He-Man.

[@haqatak23]

I agree He-Man 2002 was superior in terms of its storytelling, but disagree with you in terms of the prologue, the music and transformation were superior in the original.

[@Wardrumsfire]

Mumra used to scare the pants off me as a kid seriously a boy afraid of mumra LOL!!!

[@mastEren11]

How could he not? He is also known as the satan priest !!!

[@zaini5465]

me too. I dreaded watching Mumras transformation. It was the 80s, we had Care Bears and smurfs but none scared us to the bones like Mumra

[@X-Factor-22]

zaini5465 Same here guys😂 there was something very disturbing about Mumra!!!

[@gregorywhite2008]

The voice acting of Mumma-Ra and the intro song/video in the original series alone kills any and everything in the new series.

[@DanielM2006UK]

The voice for Mumm-Ra in 1985 was one of the best. The 2011 version of Mumm-Ra still has a great voice, but is a lot more darker and seems more powerful. Towards the end of 1985 Thundercats, Mumm-Ra was made to be a weaker character and his transformation more or less became a cliche. I like the 2011 Mumm-Ra so far and look forward to more eps with him in.

[@rock21611]

Damn. This… did not age well.

[@amitamaru]

Not that I dislike the classic, (far from it) I would like to give some credit to the 2011 version for what it did right. I think the voice work was well done to give a different feeling. You progressively hear the raspy and whithered voice grow in strength and volume, revealing that there's a well of power that had gone untapped and is about to be unleashed. With his body hidden in shadow, suddenly there's a flash of evil magic, and a MONSTER comes out of the smoke where a decrepit old man once stood. The final roar just solidifies that a demon has been released to rend you asunder. It may not measure up to a classic, but it's not without its merits.

[@Xominus]

Exactly.

[@namegoeshere5220]

The remake deserves so much credit. It did so much right for a retelling, and honestly more remakes should follow its trend. Respect the old but make it yours. There is no sense doing a 1 to 1 because you will never surpass what was done right the first time. But going too different leaves you will the feel that why not just make a completely new IP and just leave the series alone. Things this series did right: Mumm-Ra was less of a jobber and more of a real threat; Snarf being just an animal is far better than "Snarf snarf, I'm a cowardly nursemaid, snarf snarf"; for the first time ever the Mutants felt like a competent threat while still retaining semblances of their old self; the other Mutants finally have actual names and aren't just Monkian the Monkian, which was always stupid; the slow build up to Mumm-Ra the Ever Living was brilliant and well executed; Grune is an actual character for once with actual purpose; the Berbils felt less annoying (to me anyway); Panthro's arc was just great; the kids felt more like useful characters while still being kids and far less annoying than the first; the world building was much stronger...I could keep going on. While I grew up with the OG and will always have a soft spot for it, the remake is solid. Like DuckTales, this is how you reboot a series and I'd kill for Thundercats to get the same treatment in the toy department that the TMNT get. Not just more toys of the og but perhaps some of the remake occasionally.

[@Daniel-qx8fn]

old school 85 Mumm-Ra hands down the best

[@bubba485]

Right down to the musical accompaniment.

[@kenneth69]

The laugh sells it. The roar is just yet another random roar anyone makes.

[@ABIEZHANELADYZHANE]

why am I getting smiley giggly geek out. so awesome

[@SenorAspie]

1985 rules!!!!!

[@niquersonneves416]

Dublagem brasileira pra este vilão é insuperável, não imagino Mun Ra com outra voz,exceto do saudoso Sílvio Navas, até em outros idiomas.👏🇧🇷

[@oneyedthing]

Grittiness and the ancient statues being shown while Mum-ra is chanting is what makes the classic better. Not sure why the newer one didnt make use of the graphic tech tools available

[@toonbat]

Every time I see an ad for some anti-aging skin care treatment "doctors don't want you to know about", I just assume it's going to link me back to this video.

[@RealmsofPixelation]

1985 Earl Hammond Mumm-Ra, the only one that matters.

[@jingitaxias8461]

The voice actor for mumm-ra changed his name. His name is Earl Hammond, but his original last name was Hamburger. Not making that up.

[@Glitcher2000]

I guess that's why he sounds so hammy. I'll show myself out....

[@WillieManga]

The 80s version was more "embodiment of evil" while the reboot gave off the "decaying form" vibes. They each have their advantages.

[@SideShowBatt]

The 80's Mumm-Ra has the showmanship, but the 2011 Mumm-Ra has the better voice. Tough decision.

[@LobsterPotsticker]

SideShowBatt No way. 80s had a far better voice. The 2000 didn't do his iconic laugh

[@MRJCMiller]

1985 FTW

[@TheSkyrimps3]

Ancient spirits of evil! Transform this natrual form into She-ra, the ungendered!!! Ah!! ahahah!!! ahaha!!!

[@eurasianempress]

what I miss is how Mumm-Ra and the other villians would condescendingly call Lion-O "cub," "boy," and "whelp." They don't call him his old nicknames in the remake. :(

[@ayazahmed9646]

1985 one was everyone’s worst nightmare. The voice, the music, the laugh, everything. 2011 one ain’t really scary.

[@bompy84]

1985 is for far the best.....! those statues, for god..... it's really amazing...!

[@fabianoffsf]

A emoção de ver a transformação de Mun-ha na dublagem brasileira é infinitamente melhor que a original.

[@mauriciofonseca2079]

SIlvio Navas dublava o Mumm-rá o melhor sem dúvidas.

[@ssnsdap]

Fabiano Ferreira Silva Ferreira sem sombra de dúvidas

[@sethpoirier6271]

Wtf you say ! Speak English!

[@antoniomarcos5321]

Seth Poirier Learn Portuguese!

[@margui6224]

A dublagem no espanhol também é bom. Disculpem meu Português não é bom.

[@DCUniverse816]

80s Mumm Ra may have a stronger sounding voice but 2011's is more intimidating with his ghost like tone in my book

[@jasinzombie6306]

I'm 37. The old MUMMRAH sounds better....his voice is perfect. The new one transformed is better looking

[@charitymiles5198]

I prefer the classic BADASS Mumm-Ra from the 80s(my generation)

[@josem.figueroajr.4532]

Charity Miles, ME TOO!

[@nathanrobertson1223]

That laugh in the 80's version sealed the deal.

[@vernefits1953]

85 version still kick-ass

[@fdrisgreat]

The background music, Mumm-Ra and Mumm-Ra scream made the 1985 rendition awesome to see this frail creepy mummy transform into huge demonic Mumm-Ra the ever living.

[@paradigmbrodsky]

The 80s one had the statues which have Egyptian allusions, and it's more horrific. My 4 year old hides under the covers every time. The 2011 version doesn't have that effect. Mumm-ra looks like he is on steroids and still isn't as scary. The 80 one was far better.

[@TheProverbialHater]

Clearly no showman ship in the 2nd one... Nothing better than the original. The first one goes through the whole magic trick. The 2nd one is made for kids because they mostly have ADHD. Just talking and boom transform.

[@TheProverbialHater]

***** I'm speaking that real... You feel me...??? The 80's babies got to be heard man... lol.

[@TheProverbialHater]

***** Yeah, I know...

[@fena.ashilde]

As an 80's kid, I feel they got at least one thing right with the transformation. In the original, he's already transformed before he even finishes his little phrase. This always bugged me. It has the same feeling as some clown speaking in third person, at that point. I'll agree on the showmanship thing, though. It really should've had a full-blown sequence. At least for that first appearance.

[@nepenthes1978]

Ryuu Bateson i never thot he needed to finish the whole thing.. i felt that was like an incantation, one so powerfull it begun to work the moment he said the word "transform".. I go with the orignal one.. FAR more terrifying imo

[@Xominus]

They later show how he transforms.

[@wildezword]

In 1985, you actually saw the Ancient Spirits of Evil as part of an unholy ritual. In 2011, Mumm-Ra is like, "Abracadabra, I'm now BADASS! Mwahahaha!"

[@MrImastinker]

The new series is awesome. That being said, the original is still a classic.

[@boru25]

As hilariously and cheesy the original sounded I have to say I loved how he said his transformation sequence.

[@ionselldrugs809]

1985 and I never even watch the show :p

[@revinhatol]

Earl Hammond really kicked it, but Downes really instensified it!

[@bowserbreaker2515]

Agreed. I definitely prefer Downes.

[@thealienwatcher540]

@@bowserbreaker2515The old one was like an event. It was something you looked forward to seeing when you watched the show. Earl Hammond's recitation of the lines felt like it was ceremonial and the way it kept building and building was something else. It starts with the Mumm-Ra reciting the words, then the wind gusts, making it look he's absorbing the power, and then the bandages fly away to reveal the tattoo/symbol and he grows to full size and gives us that awesome maniacal laugh. More dramatic and menacing like something you might hear on a Nile album. Its all perfect. The 2011 version of Mumm-Ra still has a great voice, sounds pretty kickass, a proper intergalactic warlord voice but is a lot more darker and seems more powerful. It took a style over substance approach. Sure it's got better animation and effects but it's still just an imitation. It’s like it was done out of obligation. Granted, I REALLY liked the 2011 show and I was super bummed it got cancelled

[@bowserbreaker2515]

@@thealienwatcher540 That's fair. I just prefer 2011. I still thought it felt like an event. In the premiere he's about to transform, but then he's stopped so it's a big deal when it does happen.

[@mattdaniels8120]

Imagine summoning your crew for a brawl and they are the "ancient spirits of evil". Epic

[@mixkon1986]

Not even close! 1985 version, the one, first and classic version is the best. The voice of mumm-ra, the animation ( even old, much more epic ) and the resolt ( in 2011 the Ever-Living is like a Chinese robot) are of course the greatest

[@Prothallich]

1985 for EVERRRRR !!!! ^^

[@paulcalhoun193]

The 1985 version is the best.... When builds up the drama and reaction, you are already terrified or hooked. Sheer terror when Mumm-Ra's decayed body transforms into "the ever living".... Please get out of the way, the super natural is alive. You have to STOP him immediately... 🤕🇺🇸

[@Creativity_Rules]

Take the music and laugh from 1985 and put in 2011, and you've got me sold!

[@jasondelsignore9452]

80's mumm-ra all day

[@presidentsnow7315]

I confess, having grown up in the '80's, I have an obvious bias and shouldn't make a judgement as to which one is objectively cooler. They are both pretty cool.

[@presidentsnow7315]

Also, how does Mumra find time to hit the iron?

[@TheEmanExperience]

I also grew up in the 80's and was a huge fan of the original but now i watch it and it so cheeze. I still like it but the remake is also enjoyable

[@kemanorel3110]

What's great about this remake is it retained the core of the original without outright copying it. Granted, even if it did copy the original outright, people would have still complained, but fact is this was an immensely faithful remake while still having an identity of its own. Can't believe they canceled it, and now have the nerve to give us this ThunderCats Roar garbage.

[@EdBoy1215]

The contest should've been held with the 2011 transformations following the first one. They kept getting more badass.

[@sahb8091]

The original is still something I remember from 30 years ago

[@jamescasselbury6710]

I like the 1985 version better.

[@KonChEkey]

HOLY SH!T he was saying "The ever living"!!! - as a kid i thought it was some mystic mumbo jumbo o_o

[@uberpwnage2.0]

LOL. I've found lots of those too as i've grown up (but for other shows).

[@clementlee2121]

Clearly the first one can't be beat! I guess growing up with that held my sway!

[@ILLRICARDO]

art style, voice actiing and overall creepy vibe is way better in the 80s version

[@vincentalfonzojamal]

Not even close, the original is an all time moment. When that deep gong and the music hits with that theatrical dramatic voice, you get the goose bumps.

[@Xominus]

Gtfo.

[@vincentalfonzojamal]

@@Xominus Nah.

[@warrengonline]

1985

[@UniversalAppeal]

1985 hands down best … Mum-ra’s voice alone more menacing, and scary. Music as well.

[@agateplanet]

" Don't be deceived by appearances , my true for is far more powerful ." The psychology of depression is served excellently here. Somebody clever write a paper.

[@jxp56646]

Nothing beats the original

[@MasterSkyGuy007]

I agree. The original was awesome when I was a child but the reboot got me setting my schedule so as not to miss an episode. Thumbs up by the way!!!

[@watermunteconomie3938]

Voice of the original mumm-ra.. AWESOME!!!!!!

[@jeffreygao3956]

2011 is the superior.

[@tommygoat5478]

80s Mumm-Ra wins! But overall the 2011 Thunder Cats are better 😺

[@harilaosdimitrakopoulos9005]

At the 80's when I was kid Mumm-Ra's transfom was scaring to me

[@joslyncarter4813]

They're both good, but the original version is waaaaay more dramatic!🖒

[@emptysoul25]

The 2011 Mumm-Ra's voice is all wrong; it's weak, thin, and sounds like a 20-something trying to re-interpret what he thinks the character should "actually" sound like... it's one of the top three things that made me check out from further viewing. The old Mumm-Ra had vocal flair, gravitas, and an almost tangible menace. You can't even compare the two.

[@vectorprime7797]

the new mumra sounds like an old hipster trying to scare kids on Halloween during trick or treat

[@wreathofpalmaria]

+Too Dark Park half the time he sounded like he had marbles in his mouth. XD I'm not insulting it, he was kind of hard to understand sometimes.

[@ryanbarth6691]

You got to give the 2011 series some respect it respects the old cartoon

[@jetuber]

It's actually astonishing at how much weaker the 2011 version is. Borderline pathetic, compared to the original.

[@JohnSmith-pe6wo]

jetuber not

[@thecrimsonghostakathefiend7508]

Agreed , no idea why people think the 2011 one was good ,at all

[@danieljwilson7918]

I totally agree. The 2011 version just plain stinks!!!!

[@marshallkrich]

I have to agree, the voice on the original is also miles ahead, the 2011 voice was horrid acting.

[@andchi2000]

I'd say it's two different types of Mumm-Ra. The 80's one is more "pure" psychotic evil, while the new one is more cold and calculating.

[@adamcoucom6047]

Nothing will ever beat the original, never watched the relaunched series

[@galanakagalactus903]

It's actually really good except for the love triangle.

[@mrlavabeast]

The original Mum'ra is a colossus. In less than 5 seconds you know and feel he's gonna be evil, scary, intimidating, charismatic and powerful. Most of all though he's got presence. The new one has none of these things. A live action Mum'ra done right would be terrifying.

[@Xominus]

You're just someone who can't accept new things lmao.

[@skywishr1313]

1985 and 2011 are far better than 2020