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Popples is a Saturday morning cartoon, based on the Popples toys, that aired in the United States from 1986 to 1987. The pilot was a live-action Shelley Duvall special, in which they were puppets and marionettes; after this was well-received, it was decided to make a cartoon series with the same characters. The cartoon was produced by [[Di C]] Entertainment and LBS Communications and animated by [[KKC and D Asia]], [[Madhouse]] ([[Cardcaptor Sakura |
Popples is a Saturday morning cartoon, based on the Popples toys, that aired in the United States from 1986 to 1987. The pilot was a live-action Shelley Duvall special, in which they were puppets and marionettes; after this was well-received, it was decided to make a cartoon series with the same characters. The cartoon was produced by [[Di C]] Entertainment and LBS Communications and animated by [[KKC and D Asia]], [[Madhouse]] ([[Cardcaptor Sakura|yes]], [[Denno Coil|that]] [[The Girl Who Leapt Through Time|Madhouse]]), [[Studio Korumi]] and [[Studio Shaft]]. It was also made into a line of toys in 1986. The idea for the franchise came from rolling up socks. |
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The name "Popple" is a reference to the popping sound they make when unfolding themselves from such a ball, or in the cartoon, pulling objects from their pouches. |
The name "Popple" is a reference to the popping sound they make when unfolding themselves from such a ball, or in the cartoon, pulling objects from their pouches. |
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** The Baby Popples also don't wear diapers. This maybe because of this trope, or probably because they may have been potty-trained. |
** The Baby Popples also don't wear diapers. This maybe because of this trope, or probably because they may have been potty-trained. |
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* [[Product Placement]]: In the live action pilot, Goodwill plays a major role, because Billy and Bonnie did not want their Popples to go there. |
* [[Product Placement]]: In the live action pilot, Goodwill plays a major role, because Billy and Bonnie did not want their Popples to go there. |
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* [[Rhymes on a Dime]]: Pretty Bit |
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* [[Talking to Himself|Talking To Herself]]: Louise (now, "Stevie") Vallance later plays Punkity--one of the Rock Star Popples--in addition to her usual role as Party. |
* [[Talking to Himself|Talking To Herself]]: Louise (now, "Stevie") Vallance later plays Punkity--one of the Rock Star Popples--in addition to her usual role as Party. |
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* [[The Fashionista]]: Prize |
* [[The Fashionista]]: Prize |
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