![]() This is the tale of a group of cat-like aliens who flee their destroyed home planet and seek refuge on ‘third earth.’ They then get followed by evil mutants bent on stealing the ‘cats powers. Thunder thunder thunder ThunderCaaaaaaaaats, HO! What a theme, what a show. There’s a new version coming out this year which we’re looking forward to, here’s hoping that they treat such a well-loved series with the tact that it deserves! ThunderCats (1985 – 1989) With globe-trotting, treasure-hunting and money-making plots that were vibrant, pacy and varied, DuckTales was a classic of the late 80s from day 1. When Donald Duck decides to join the Navy, he leaves his nephews, Hewey, Dewey and Louie, in the care of his cantankerous Uncle Scrooge. With the most recognisable blond bangs in cartoons, He-Man battled the evil forces of Skeletor with the help of his mates to save his homeworld Eternia and to protect the secrets of Castle Grayskull. Something that I could only dream of having the beefcake physique for… I’ve even been to an 80s themed party where I bumped into a chap dressed as He-Man himself. Getting into the realm of the iconic 80s cartoon now. He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe (1983-85) Lucky that his niece Penny has got her head on straight, she’s the real Sherlock Holmes of the series. Claw, the evil mastermind behind the M.A.D outfit by now if he could actually get his extendable arms or his propeller hat to work as intended. It’s a shame that he’s so hapless, he’d probably have caught Dr. Put your FitBit away, you’re not cool – your tech pales in comparison to this bumbling inspectors’ arsenal. That being said, I’d just like to say big-up Penfold too, the unsung hero of my heart. Danger Mouse is the world’s greatest secret agent and a bit of a badass: he’s got a flippin’ eyepatch for crying out loud. With a cracking soundtrack and a wacky James Bond-y sort of vibe, this was one of my faves. Yes you could call this a thinly-veiled attempt to sell toys to kids but does that really make the series any less meritorious? The Starscream sitting on my desk says “no.” Danger Mouse (1981 – 1992) The character designs were well-varied and the transformation animation was always slick and satisfying. Giant robots and beefy battles between the Autobots and Decepticons made this cartoon a big winner on Saturday mornings. Why he feels the need to betray his own kind is beyond me but hey, in the words of Ray Parker Jr.: “Bustin’ makes me feel good!” so who am I to judge? The Transformers (1984 – 1987) The only major difference here is that Slimer has apparently ended his days of sliming the good guys – he’s joined the ‘busters as their benevolent helper/mascot. Most of them are absolute whiffs, yet here’s an animated cartoon series that followed the hit movie with remarkable success of its own. Something that’s intensely difficult to do is a spin-off. ![]() Mike was determined to keep SuperTed Welsh, as he wanted to help create local jobs and prove that places outside London had talent. ![]() ![]() He’s super in more ways than one too – his original creation in Mike Young’s children’s book series was intended as a way for him to help his son overcome his fear of the dark.īefore becoming a cartoon, Warner Brothers made an offer of £250,000 for the film rights. Once he was thrown out like a worthless piece of rubbish, Mother Nature blessed him with a magic word which would allow him to become SuperTed. Superted (1982 – 1986)īig love to our Welsh neighbours for this one: SuperTed is the story of a teddy bear who was rejected from his factory for being defective. With the help of the Dungeon Master, an array of magic weapons frankly too dangerous for kids to wield and their unicorn Uni, they have to find their way back home. Remember the game that the kids were playing at the very start? That’s what inspired this Marvel Productions series!Ī group of normal young whippersnappers enter the Dungeons & Dragons ride at a theme park and are thrown into the world of swords and sorcery. I know I’m not alone when I say that I was blown away by the recent Netflix series Stranger Things. And to think that my Mum told me I was wasting my life, well look at me now Mum! Dungeons & Dragons (1983 -1985) This week I’ve gone back and reminisced over my misspent youth in front of the telly watching some of the most iconic cartoons ever made. Ready for a heavy dose of retro nostalgia? Well I’m giving it to you whether you want it or not.
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