Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles strike a pose for TMNT Comiquettes
With 25 years to their history, there’ve been a number of really cool products based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, from the awesome arcade games to the sweet TMNT-style Snuggie. One particular item that caught our eye (and not with a Nun Chuck) is Sideshow Collectibles’ collection of Turtle Comiquettes – a hybrid word for comic book and maquette (which basically is fancy for “statue”). The level of craftsmanship in each of the figures is amazing, completely detailing your four favorite Mirage Studios’ greenies to the last bit; Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo never looked so good! As they prep for their official move from 4Kids (or “Toonzai”) to Nickelodeon, grabbing one of these would be a pretty sweet way to hype up! Hmm… maybe there’s a ToonBarn contest in the works… (more… )
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TheCW4Kids versus Toonzai, the State of the 4Kids Union
Starting this fall, TheCW4Kids is no more. In it’s place, 4Kids Entertainment is launching a re-branded programming block dubbed Toonzai. Promos have already begun airing on The CW Saturday mornings to a number of mixed reviews, largely seemingly tainted against 4Kids. Our question to you; is that fair? 4Kids has been through a number of shakeups of late, and it doesn’t have the greatest fan-pleasing history across the internet. So is Toonzai a move in the right direction? Will fans still disapprove of the dubbing? What are your thoughts on the matter, ToonBarn audience? (more… )
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4Kids teases Toonzai debut on The CW4Kids
With the summer heating up through August, cartoon blocks have begun ramping up their fall premieres; new toons, new fun, and (for some) a whole new look. From FoxBox to 4Kids.tv to The CW4Kids, there have been a number of variants in the 4Kids lineup, and this year will be no different. The new block, dubbed “Toonzai”, will debut in just a few weeks, but the promos have already started to spill out! We got word of the name-swap a few months back, and are just now getting official looks at both the logo and the rumored lineup, set to include Cubix, Sonic X, TMNT Back to the Sewer, Dragon Ball Z Kai, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s, and Dinosaur King, for starters. Take a look at the network promo teaser and full lineup below and let us know what you think of 4Kids’ new look! (more… )
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4Kids brings Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s: Road to Destiny around the globe
Yu-Gi-Oh! has long since become one of the most popular franchises of all time, launching first as the anime series in Japan. Since debuting in America, the phenomenon exploded, catching on as a trading card game (TCG), video games, books, posters, etc. The series even eventually broke out into sequels and other series, like Yu-Gi-Oh! GX and later Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s. Now, 4Kids Entertainment is bringing the series to more places, including RTL2 in Germany and Mediaset in Italy – both providing a home in Europe to Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s: Road to Destiny; Televix Entertainment aims to do the same in Latin America. In the US, the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s toon also returns to TheCW4Kids Saturday morning block on May 29th, as well as appearing daily on Cartoon Network. That’s some great staying power! (more… )
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4Kids One Piece versus original anime One Piece
Cartoons are sometimes created in one region of the world and later brought to others, making certain changes necessary; impacting different audiences, different beliefs, different languages, etc. It’s not an easy job, especially with us picky fans. 4Kids has been known to famously “Americanize” anime with a manga and Shonen Jump and Toei background, like One Piece, and even European concepts, like Chaotic. These moves lead to endless debates over dubbing and scrubbing policies, starting long before One Piece, Pokemon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! In fact, it reaches through 70s and 80s classics like Voltron and even the Smurfs, and beyond. If you’re new to this concept, take a look at this comparison video, and weigh in with your thoughts on the topic! (more… )
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4Kids brings Penelope the blue koala to the world
Penelope is an adorable blue koala, just as eager to play and learn as she is to get into trouble. In an effort to spread Penelope’s animated series across the globe, 4Kids has recently made plans with the producer, Nippon Animation, signing the CG animated toon to a number of different locations. The show is based on the 48 book titles by Anne Gutman and Georg Hallensleben, published by Gallimard Jeunesse. In addition to Christmas and holiday specials, Penelope has also had her own musical which ran across Japan. Along with her family, friends, and her favorite pet toy Doudou, Penelope’s series is full of fun and adventure, and maybe soon to be headed to a TV or store near you! (more… )
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Toei Animation gets new Dragon Ball Z toys in Brazil
The Dragon Ball universe has had a great deal of attention lately. Just recently, Dragon Ball Z Kai was picked up to air weekdays on Nickelodeon’s Nicktoons starting May 24th. Just a few days later, TheCW4Kids announced that it would be airing Dragon Ball Z Kai during weekends starting later this fall, on the newly re-branded Saturday morning lineup Toonzai. Now, Toei Animation is ready to announce a whole series of deals connected to manga and anime world of DBZ. In Brazil, Algazarra and DTM have each signed on to produce a new series of action figures and toys, showcasing each of the characters. Richtex has also agreed to produce a number of bath and beach towels for the toon. Staying dry and staging fights is a pretty lethal combo, if you ask us! (more… )
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The NYSE begins delisting process for 4Kids
Much is afoot at 4Kids Entertainment lately. There have been rumors of a buyout. There have been struggles with Chaotic. There have been proposals to rebrand for Toonzai Saturday mornings. There is work on strong toons like Dinosaur King and Dragon Ball Z Kai. Some news sounds like forward momentum, some sounds scary. It’s not entirely clear what the future holds for the company whose legacy includes Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokemon, Cabbage Patch Kids, Fox partnerships, CW partnerships, dubbing concerns, soft drink scandals, and more. The latest tidbit is the stock listing for 4Kids being removed from the New York Stock Exchange. Due to the company not meeting the minimum trade rate, NYSE is forced to make the move, giving 4Kids 10 days to review or appeal the decision. This doesn’t mean the company is closing, just that it will trade stocks in a traditional private fashion. Maybe there’s hidden good news in there, maybe not. What do you think? (more… )
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