{"title":"Berlin Thunder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Berlin Thunder Collection — Royal Retros Berlin Thunder Fan Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tagline\"\u003eAuthentic Berlin Thunder Throwbacks. Custom Names \u0026amp; Numbers. Sizes S–5XL. Three-Time World Bowl Champions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Retros carries the deepest Berlin Thunder throwback collection on the open web — authentic jerseys and tees honoring NFL Europe's most successful late-era franchise. Three World Bowl titles, including the league's first back-to-back championships, made Berlin the team to beat in the 2000s. Period-correct construction, free custom name and number on most jerseys, sizes S–5XL with no big \u0026amp; tall upcharge. If you want Thunder gear that respects the history, this is the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Shop in the Berlin Thunder Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBerlin Thunder Jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e — Throwback football jerseys in the Thunder's colors across the 1999–2007 NFL Europe era. Sublimated custom builds and clean cuts, period-correct numbering and crests. \u003cstrong\u003eFree custom name and number on most styles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBerlin Thunder T-Shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e — Soft, vintage-feel cotton tees with the Thunder logo and retro wordmark. Sized S–5XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomization\u003c\/strong\u003e — Most Thunder jerseys can be personalized with your name and number, free on eligible items. Custom items are made to order and final sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small through 5XL on virtually every product. We don't upcharge for big \u0026amp; tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Royal Retros Is the Home of Berlin Thunder Throwback Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe deepest catalog anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thunder gear is nearly impossible to find at retail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic, period-correct construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sublimated fabrics on custom builds, clean cuts, period-correct color blocking and numbering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree customization on most jerseys.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add your name and number at no extra cost on eligible items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes Small through 5XL.\u003c\/strong\u003e No big \u0026amp; tall upcharge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage done right.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heritage-inspired tribute designs that honor the team and the NFL Europe era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Buying Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sizes do Berlin Thunder jerseys come in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall through 5XL on virtually every jersey style. We don't upcharge for big \u0026amp; tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I customize my Thunder jersey with a name and number?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — most styles offer free custom name and number. Custom items are made to order and final sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials are the jerseys made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight sublimated polyester on custom and remix styles; standard jersey knits on replica cuts. T-shirts are premium soft-blend cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow accurate are the designs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor palette, Thunder logo, lettering and crest detail are reproduced to match the relevant NFL Europe era. Each design is vetted for period accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it ship and what's the return policy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard items typically ship within a few business days. Custom items are made to order; custom items are final sale and standard items follow our return policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Were the Berlin Thunder?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Berlin Thunder were a professional American football team based in Berlin, Germany, that played in NFL Europe from 1999 to 2007. Created as an expansion team after the London\/England Monarchs folded, the Thunder grew into the most successful franchise of the league's later years, winning the World Bowl three times — in 2001, 2002 and 2004 — and becoming the first NFL Europe team to win back-to-back championships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Berlin Thunder Era-by-Era History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1999 — The Expansion Era.\u003c\/strong\u003e Berlin entered NFL Europe as an expansion side, taking the league to the German capital after the Monarchs franchise shut down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2001 — The First Title.\u003c\/strong\u003e In World Bowl IX, the Thunder defeated the Barcelona Dragons 24–17 for the franchise's first championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2002 — Back-to-Back.\u003c\/strong\u003e Berlin became the first NFL Europe team to repeat as champions, beating the Rhein Fire 26–20 in World Bowl X at the Rheinstadion in Düsseldorf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2004 — A Third Crown.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Thunder won the World Bowl again in 2004, cementing their status as the dominant franchise of the league's final era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2005–2007 — The Final Seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e Berlin reached the World Bowl once more, falling to the Amsterdam Admirals in 2005, and played on through the league's last campaign before NFL Europa shut down in 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Late-Era Dynasty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo franchise owned the 2000s like the Thunder. Three titles in four years and the league's first repeat championship made Berlin the standard-bearer of NFL Europe's final decade. A Royal Retros Thunder throwback honors that championship run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Frequently Asked Questions About the Berlin Thunder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen did the Berlin Thunder exist?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 1999 to 2007 in NFL Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid the Thunder win championships?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — three World Bowls (2001, 2002 and 2004), including the league's first back-to-back titles. They also reached the 2005 World Bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I find related Royal Retros collections?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thunder connect to the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/wlaf\"\u003eWLAF \/ World League collection\u003c\/a\u003e, fellow NFL Europe sides like the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/rhein-fire\"\u003eRhein Fire\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/frankfurt-galaxy\"\u003eFrankfurt Galaxy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/barcelona-dragons\"\u003eBarcelona Dragons\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/amsterdam-admirals\"\u003eAmsterdam Admirals\u003c\/a\u003e, and the broader \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/international-football-hq\"\u003eInternational Football HQ\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEuropean Gridiron Cross-Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/wlaf\"\u003eWLAF \/ World League collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the full league, 1991 through NFL Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFellow NFL Europe clubs\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/rhein-fire\"\u003eRhein Fire\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/frankfurt-galaxy\"\u003eFrankfurt Galaxy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/barcelona-dragons\"\u003eBarcelona Dragons\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/amsterdam-admirals\"\u003eAmsterdam Admirals\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/cologne-centurions\"\u003eCologne Centurions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/international-football-hq\"\u003eInternational Football HQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — gridiron heritage from around the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tagline\" style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 32px; font-size: 1.15em;\"\u003eBerlin Thunder at Royal Retros — Authentic NFL Europe Throwbacks. Custom Names \u0026amp; Numbers. 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