Thundercats season one was released as a DVD movie collection in the United States. The set contains the first season episodes that originally aired as a television series. The DVD release presents the episodes in the original broadcast order. Each disc holds several episodes with standard definition video quality. The audio is presented in stereo with the original English voice track. The packaging includes artwork featuring the main characters Lion O Panthro Cheetara and Mumm Ra. The collection was marketed to fans of the original animated series and to collectors of retro animation. The release was distributed by a major home video company and became available in major retail outlets. The game associated with Thundercats was added to the website iOctavio com on August 22 2005. The original categorization of the item as a television show remains appropriate for locating the DVD in web searches. Highlights of the season include the introduction of the ThunderCats ship the ThunderTank the battle against the villain Mumm Ra and the quest for the Sword of Omens. Viewers see the formation of the Thundercats team the discovery of the planet Third Earth and the ongoing struggle to protect the kingdom of Thundera. The season also features the character development of Lion O as he learns to lead and the emergence of new allies such as the Mutants and the Sardaka. The animation style reflects the classic 1980s aesthetic with vibrant colors and dynamic action sequences. The DVD collection provides a convenient way for viewers to experience the entire first season in a single home media package. The set comprises four discs each containing three to four episodes allowing a total viewing time of approximately one hundred hours. The packaging includes a booklet with episode guides and behind the scenes information. The audio track features the original sound mix without added commentary.