The Blobs facts for kids
The Blobs was a fun animated TV show for kids, based on popular books by DC Thomson. It first came out in 1980. The show tells the story of a group of colorful characters who look like paint splashes. They live in a bright place called Paintbox Land. There were 26 episodes in total. The show was made in 1996 by Siriol Animation in Wales. It was also supported by DC Thomson & Co., Sianel Pedwar Cymru (S4C), and Scottish Television. Later, in 1999, TV Ontario bought the series for North America. For this version, Julie Zwillich re-recorded the voices. A Welsh version of the show, called Y Blobs, was also made for S4C.
What the Show is About
The show's stories are narrated by Jane Horrocks in the UK. For the North American version, Julie Zwillich did the narration. Both narrators also did all the different voices for the characters.
The Blobs often have a problem to solve in each episode. This might involve helping their friends or learning new things. Sometimes they get lost or need to overcome a fear.
The Blobs are special because they can change their shapes whenever they want! This helps them in their adventures. Paintbox Land, where they live, is ruled by a kind leader named Royal Blue. However, a tricky witch named Inky Black often causes trouble for them.
The way the show is animated looks just like the original books by DC Thomson. This keeps the colorful and unique style of the Blobs.
Meet the Characters
Here are some of the main characters you'll see in Paintbox Land:
- Fizzy Orange
- Puppy Purple
- Grumbly Green
- Royal Blue
- Princess Powder Blue
- Sailor Blue
- Constable Blue
- Mousy Brown
- Piggy Pink
- Primrose Yellow
- Inky Black
- Ghostly White
- Chocolate Brown
- Poppy Red
- Rainbow Blob
- Grubby Grey
- Giant Blob
- Floury White
- Canary Yellow
- Spotty Blob
- Vincent van Blob
- The Blob Cats
- Olive Green
- Ringmaster Blob
- Butterfly Blob
- Other Blobs
Episode Guide
There are 26 exciting episodes of The Blobs. Here is a list of their adventures:
- The Purple Puppy-Cat
- Poppy Red Pops Up
- The Everlasting Rainbow
- Where's Canary Yellow
- Inky's Party Trick
- Untidy Piggy Pink
- Birthday Blues
- Fizzy Orange's Missing Fizz
- Cheese Sweet Cheese
- The Homeless Giant
- Ghostly White's Ghastly Night
- A Change For Grubby Grey
- Hats Off For Grumbly Green
- Seasick Sailor Blue
- Hide 'n' Spook
- Ghostly White's Hiccupy Haunting
- A Welcome for Chocolate Brown
- A Race for Royal Blue
- Singer of the Year
- Inky's New Broomstick
- Sneezy Princess Powder Blue
- Have You Seen Olive Green
- Puppy Purple's Very Silly Day
- Rock A Bye Grumbly
- Unhappy Spotty Blob
- Floury White's Enormous Loaf
Who Made the Show
Many talented people helped bring The Blobs to life:
- Voices: Jane Horrocks, Guy Marsden (additional voices) (UK), Julie Zwillich (Canada/USA)
- Based on the Books Published by: D.C. Thomson
- Produced by: Robin Lyons
- Directed by: Wayne Thomas
- Written by: Lucy Daniel, John Gatehouse, Jillian Brett, Roger Planer, Robin Lyons, Andrew Offiler
- Music: Chris Stuart
- Title Song Vocals: Sally Ann Marsh
- © DC Thomson & Co. Ltd / Siriol Productions 1996/1997
