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Talking Tom & Friends facts for kids
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Current logo (2021–present)
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| Original work | Video game series |
| Owner | Outfit7 |
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| Video games | See Video games |
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Talking Tom & Friends is a super popular collection of video games and cartoons! It was created by a company called Outfit7 Limited from Slovenia. This series is all about fun animal characters who can repeat what you say in a funny, squeaky voice.
The very first app, Talking Tom Cat, came out in July 2010. Since then, these apps have been downloaded over 18 billion times! That's a lot of fun for people all over the world. The Talking Tom & Friends world also includes many cartoon shows you can watch, mostly on YouTube.
Meet the Characters
Here are the main characters you'll find in the Talking Tom & Friends world:
- Talking Tom (also called Tom) – Tom is a grey tabby cat who loves adventure and making jokes. He's known as the "world's most popular cat"! In his apps, you can tickle him, poke him, and play with him. He'll even repeat what you say in a funny, high-pitched voice. The first Talking Tom Cat app came out in 2010. Later, new versions like My Talking Tom (2013) and My Talking Tom 2 (2018) were released, where you can take care of Tom like a virtual pet.
- Talking Angela (also called Angela) – Angela is a beautiful white cat and Tom's girlfriend. She loves to travel, sing, dance, and is very fashionable. You can find Angela in many apps, including Tom's Love Letters, Tom Loves Angela, Talking Tom Gold Run, and Talking Tom Hero Dash.
- Talking Ginger (also called Ginger) – Ginger is a playful ginger tabby kitten who loves to get into mischief! In the older Talking Friends cartoons, he's Tom's nephew. In the newer Talking Tom & Friends show, he's Tom's neighbor.
- Talking Ben (also called Ben) – Ben is a brown dog and Tom's best friend. He's a bit grumpy but super smart! Ben is a chemistry professor who loves inventing new things and doing science experiments.
- Talking Hank (also called Hank) – Hank is a white dog with cool blue spots. He joined the gang in 2014 when the Talking Tom & Friends cartoon series started. Hank's favorite hobby is watching funny TV shows, and he's Tom's roommate.
- Talking Becca (also called Becca) – Becca is a grey rabbit who first appeared in the Talking Tom & Friends cartoon. Just like Angela, she's an amazing singer!
- Talking Gina – Gina is a giraffe who was in the Talking Gina app and the Talking Friends web series.
- Talking Pierre – Pierre is a parrot who was in the Talking Pierre app and the Talking Friends web series.
- Talking Larry – Larry is a bird who appeared in a few apps, including Talking Larry.
Games
The Talking Tom & Friends world has many exciting games! Here are some of the most popular ones:
Talking Tom Cat
Talking Tom Cat was the very first game, released in 2010. In this game, Tom repeats everything you say in a funny voice. You can also interact with him by poking or tickling him.
Talking Ben
Talking Ben is an app from 2011 where you get to interact with Ben, the smart dog. Ben has appeared in many other apps and all the web series (except Talking Tom Shorts).
My Talking Tom
My Talking Tom came out in 2013 and is a virtual pet game. You get to take care of Tom as he grows up, feed him, play with him, and even customize his look!
My Talking Angela
Released in 2014, My Talking Angela is another virtual pet game. In this one, you take care of Angela, helping her grow, and you can also dress her up and decorate her home.
Talking Tom Gold Run
Talking Tom Gold Run is an exciting endless runner game from 2016. You chase a robber who stole gold, collecting gold bars as you run. You can play as Tom, Angela, Ben, Hank, or Ginger!
My Talking Hank
My Talking Hank is a virtual pet game released in 2016. In this game, you get to take care of Hank and explore his island home.
My Talking Tom 2
This game, released in 2018, is the sequel to My Talking Tom. It has even more ways to play with and care for your virtual pet Tom.
Talking Tom Hero Dash
Talking Tom Hero Dash is another endless runner game from 2019, similar to Talking Tom Gold Run. But this time, the characters are superheroes!
My Talking Tom Friends
Released in 2020, My Talking Tom Friends lets you take care of not just Tom, but also Angela, Hank, Ginger, Ben, and Becca all in one house!
My Talking Angela 2
This is the sequel to My Talking Angela, released in 2021, with new adventures and ways to care for Angela.
Talking Tom Time Rush
Talking Tom Time Rush is an endless runner game from 2021, which was first known as Talking Tom Gold Run 2.
Talking Tom Blast Park
This shooter game from 2023 lets you shoot at Roy with Tom and his friends. It's currently available in only a few countries.
Web Series
The Talking Tom & Friends characters also star in several animated web series!
Talking Friends
Talking Friends was the first cartoon series based on the games. It had 10 episodes and was shown on YouTube in 2012.
Talking Tom and Friends
Outfit7 launched this animated series in December 2014, which was later renamed Talking Tom & Friends. It's all about the funny adventures of Tom and his friends. The show has had five seasons!
Talking Tom Shorts
Talking Tom Shorts is a mini-series that's still ongoing! It's based on the My Talking games and shows the daily lives of Tom, Ben, Angela, Ginger, and Hank. In these shorts, the characters don't speak, and there's a lot of funny, silly action. You can watch them on YouTube.
Talking Tom and Friends Minis
Talking Tom and Friends Minis is a 2D animated series that ran from 2016 to 2018. The characters don't speak any specific language, making it fun for everyone to watch!
Talking Tom Heroes
Talking Tom Heroes is an animated series that started in 2019. In this show, Tom and his friends become superheroes to save the day! You can watch it on YouTube and it has also been shown on TV channels like Boomerang in Asia and Pop in the UK.
Upcoming Series
Talking Tom Heroes: Suddenly Super is a new cartoon series that will show the characters as superheroes who also have secret normal lives. It was announced in 2021.
Other Fun Stuff
The Talking Tom & Friends world isn't just about apps and cartoons!
The characters have also released music videos. Their song "You Get Me" by Talking Tom and Talking Angela has been watched over 350 million times on YouTube! Angela also has her own solo song called "That's Falling in Love". Another popular song is "Stand By Me", based on a famous song by Ben E. King.
In 2012, Talking Tom & Friends even had a line of interactive toys called "Superstar". These soft toys could talk and interact with the apps and even with each other using a special voice system. These toys are not made anymore.
There are also plans for a live-action movie based on Talking Tom & Friends! It's still being worked on, so we'll have to wait and see what it will be like.
Awards and Recognition
The Talking Tom & Friends series has won some cool awards!
- The My Talking Tom app won "Best iPad Game: Kids, Education & Family" at the 2014 Tabby Awards.
- It was also voted the "Users' Choice favorite" in two categories at the 2014 Tabby Awards: "Best iPad Game: Kids, Education & Family" and "Best Android Game: Puzzle, Cards & Family".
- The Talking Tom & Friends TV series won the "Best Animated Series" Award at the 2016 Cablefax Awards.
See also
