Just watched the Reboot of Thundercats and I'm struggling for words to be honest.

The original series along with Michael Jackson was one of the best things to come out of the 80s. Hundreds of times I've watched Lion-o lead his fellow cats into battle against the evils of Third Earth. When I heard about this reboot I was sceptical and worried, because I didn't want anyone to butcher a pivotal memory of my childhood.

When I saw the early stills, my fears grew and the nights became longer and tougher to get through. "Those bastards better not Indiana Jones my beloved Cats." Is all I thought. Then I saw the first trailer...

I was upset, angry, livid... they had changed everything. The characters I loved had been morphed and transformed for a new story, for a new generation.

"If it aint broke, dont fix it" I commented on numerous forums and youtube videos. I wasn't prepared or willing to let them ruin my childhood.

Alas, in my rage it was brother who calmed me and spoke sense when irrational thoughts raged about my mind.

"They can't just copy the original, they need to make it different otherwise what's the point?" He reasoned. I thought about this long and hard and eventually agreed. So, calmly I decided to give the show another chance and wait for the first episode to air.

That fateful day was Friday the 29th July 2011. Due to my geographical situation I wasn't able to watch it live, but on Sunday the 31st I finally saw it.

Beautiful, respectful of the past, fresh, enjoyable... That'a a lot of superlatives but just watch it and you'll understand. It was surprisingly dark as well, which I think was bold and risky in a generation where children's cartoons are happy and very flowery.

Thundercats are back with a bang, they've been missed, but with the success of the first episode the show has already been renewed for a second season. I don't think these felines are going anywhere anytime soon. THUNDERCATS HOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Those that know the man behind the legend, may or may not be aware that I enjoy playing chess. In my early teens I was better than average - he says with a smug look of satisfaction etched across his face - and to this day I'm a hard nut to crack on the old white and black board.

So with my history of chess I didn't think there were many surprises that the old game could hurl at me. Not for the first time recently - fuck you David Haye - I was wrong.

This is four-handed chess:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four-handed_chess

I'm looking for some players and somewhere to buy the board etc... so if you're interested get in contact. I'm more excited than a crack addict in a crack den... terrible.

Get practicing my invisible viewers and i'll meet you on the chess board!

Love the song, love this really cool alternative video. They've managed to capture a unique side to LA, it seems fun tbh.

Have a look :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvZIYIVNGZ0