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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Nickelodeon teases Tuff Puppy, from the makers of The Fairly OddParents
Dudley, a crime-fighting super hero, has everything going for him; strength, speed, agility, and a weakness for… BONES!!! Yeah, he’s not human, he’s a dog. A puppy, in fact. More specifically, a TUFF Puppy. Nickelodeon’s new T.U.F.F. Puppy series brings Dudley and his partner, Kitty Katswell, up against the world’s super villains, like Verminious Snaptrap and D.O.O.M. the Diabolical Order Of Mayhem. The toon, which is slated to launch on Nick in the next few weeks, was created by Butch Hartman, the guy behind The Fairly OddParents and Danny Phantom. Take a look at the teaser trailer and let us know if you’ll be watching this fall! (more… )
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Computers and Cartoons join with Dell Inspiron Mini Nickelodeon Edition
It’s a computer. It’s a cartoon powerhouse. It’s both! Nickelodeon and Dell have put together something truly awesome, and it might be the best way yet to get your folks to buy you a laptop! The new Dell Inspiron Mini Nickelodeon Edition (available through Dell and Walmart) is designed specifically for fans of the cartoon giant – even featuring Nick’s trademark slime across the outside. The UI features Nickelodeon branded wallpaper, icons, cursors, sound effects, and more, taking special note of the network’s biggest star, SpongeBob SquarePants. Weighing less than 3 pounds, yet packing a powerful punch in terms of specs, the computer would be a phenomenal way to get all those homework and work projects completed! …and, of course, to head back to ToonBarn.com for regular updates! 
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Nick’s SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer go shopping for you
I know, I know, normally it’s you heading to the mall or e-store to grab the latest SpongeBob CD or Dora DVD. But Nickelodeon UK thought it was about time to turn the tables around and send their two key mascots over to malls and shopping centers to visit you, instead. Capital Shopping Centers, Sheffield Meadowhall and Manchester Arndale will be home to a live tour through the next 2 weeks. SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer will of course be on hand, with a number of special product deals and promotions for the neighboring stores. Nick swag!! (more… )
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Nickelodeon scores Dora’s Big Ratings for Dora’s Big Birthday Adventure
And the top-rated show honors goes to… Dora the Explorer! The cute little adventurer won big time for Nickelodeon with her 10th anniversary prime time special last Sunday. The toon, Dora’s Big Birthday Adventure, was the top rated program amongst kids during the time slot, and scored the highest numbers for a Dora toon in over two years! And with all the foreign language she’s taught us over the years across the Nick Jr. lineups, we should have said this in Spanish. …hmm… (more… )
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Nick Jr. DVD presents Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Wubbzy Goes to School
I know, I know… no one wants to hear it’s “back to school” time. I’m with ya. So let’s just ignore the “Wubbzy Goes to School” part of the title and instead concentrate on it being a new Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! DVD! The package, released by Nickelodeon and Anchor Bay Entertainment, features everybody’s favorite yellow, bendy-tailed buddy from Nick Jr. In the adventure, Wubbzy faces his fear, Widget trains to be a ballerina and everybody tries to learn tricks from Moo Moo The Magician. Join the fun, as Wubbzy and his friends meet new kids and discover new experiences, with plenty of singing and dancing along the way! The DVD features six episodes of the series, which is produced by Bolder Media in association with Starz Media’s Film Roman Animation Studio. Take a look at the teaser trailer (more… )
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Coolabi and King Rollo Films bring Poppy Cat to Nick Jr
Soon enough, Nickelodeon will bring fans the world of Poppy Cat, Big Cat, Zuzu, Alma, Mo, Owl, and Bear. Why’s that? Because Coolabi and King Rollo Films are bringing the book series to Nick Jr. The production has already begun, translating Lara Jones Poppy Cat books into animated form and straight to Nick Junior in the UK. The plan is to get the cute little toon on televisions starting early 2011, spreading across the globe shortly after, with Cake Entertainment handling the plans for that. It’s not quite clear yet what the series’ tone will be, but we can turn to the existing books for a cue: Poppy Cat’s Play House, Poppy Cat’s Christmas, Poppy Cat Loves Rainbows, Poppy Cat’s Dream, Poppy Cat’s Sparkly Night, amongst others. (more… )
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Nickelodeon Studios taps Oktobor Animation for The Penguins of Madagascar
As the world of CG animation grows by leaps and bounds, there has become a larger need for quality CG studios, giving movies and animated TV toons the polish that they need. Omnilab Media and Oktobor are no slouches in this field, joining together to form Oktobor Animation. Working along with Backyard Animation Pictures, this mega studio will become a dominant force for CG animation, leading the way with Nickelodeon Studios’ hit series The Penguins of Madagascar. The plan is to balloon the studio to over 120 artists and producers in the next 12 months, then 300 by 2014. And with the demand already so great for more of DreamWorks Animations “Penguins” series, that seems pretty likely! (more… )
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