MBP + 27" Thunderbolt display + Cintiq 21" UX

I just purchased a 15" MBP and I want to connect both a 27" thunderbolt monitor plus a wacom Cintiq 21" UX. Is it possible to have these both connected to my MBP at the same time acting as seperate monitors? If it is, are there any adaptors or cables I need for this type of se up running to my MBP?

You can use one or the other not both. The Video out on the Thunderbolt display will only provide video to another Thunderbolt display it is not a mini display port/thunderbolt combo like on the MBP.

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<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131>
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