The Shapies facts for kids
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| Genre | Children's television series, comedy, drama, action, adventure |
| Created by | Mark Traynor |
| Developed by | Mark Traynor |
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| Theme music composer | Rob Robertson |
| Opening theme | The Shapies |
| Ending theme | The Shapies |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 27 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Wes Tatters |
| Producer(s) | Wes Tatters |
| Production location(s) | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Running time | 22–24 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Light Knights Productions |
| Distributor | Light Knights Productions |
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| Original network | Nine Network Australia |
| Picture format | 16:9 |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 6 July – 30 December 2002 |
The Shapies is a fun computer-animated TV show from Australia. It's all about a group of cool characters who are also geometric shapes! The show first aired on July 6, 2002, in Australia on the Nine Network and in the United States on PBS Kids. Light Knights Productions made the series, which had 26 episodes and ended on December 30, 2002.
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About The Shapies Show
The show is about a rock band called The Shapies. This band is made up of ten different geometric shapes. They dream of being the best band in the world!
How The Shapies Appear
The Shapies come to life from a toy box. They appear in the bedroom of a young boy named Zack.
Music in The Show
Each character in the show has their own special song. These songs are sung by Robert and Meika Robertson. They were recorded at Island View Recording Studio in Coffs Harbour. Each song is over two minutes long.
Episode Length
Episodes in both Season 1 and Season 2 were 22 to 24 minutes long. They aired without any commercials during the show.
Where to Watch
The episodes from Season 2 were released on iTunes. This happened in early January 2015.
Meet The Shapies Characters
The show features a group of unique and fun characters. Here are the main ones:
- Bob Oblong
The self-proclaimed leader of the band. He is also known as "The King of Cool." Paul is his best friend. Bob is scared of ghosts, as seen in the episode "Boo!". Voiced by Tony Bellette.
- Paul the Ball
He is the silly clown of the band. Paul laughs a lot and has tons of energy. Bob is his best friend. He gets to "fly" in the episode "Full of Hot Air." Voiced by Jane U'Brien.
- Tammy Triangle
Tammy is the athletic member of the band. She often argues with Sally. Tammy won a computer game in the episode "Virtual Shapies." She was found in the episode "Another World." Voiced by Jane U'Brien.
- Rex the Rectangle
Rex is the band's pet. He is a carefree dog who plays the drums. Voiced by Jane U'Brien.
- Sarah Circle
She is the second smartest in the group. Sarah thinks of others and is very brave. This is shown in the episode "Wet World." Voiced by Joey Moore.
- Sally Cylinder
Sally is the vain one in the band. She only thinks about her looks. Sally often argues with Tammy, but they fixed their friendship in "Mirror Mirror." Voiced by Joey Moore.
- Sammy Square
Sammy is the smartest of the band. He is great at coming up with ideas. Sammy was found in the episode "Talent Quest." He saved the bedroom from goo in "The Day The Goo Came!". Voiced by Jane U'Brien.
- Starry Star
Starry is the sweet one of the band. She is shy but can overcome her fears. She was found in "The Amazing Maze." Starry overcame her fear of heights in "Hanging Around." Voiced by Jane U'Brien.
- Perry Pyramid
Perry is the relaxed member of the band. He is a gentle giant and the last Shapie to be found. He was found in "X Marks The Spot." Perry has his first idea in "Mr. Boo to the Rescue." Voiced by Tony Bellette.
- Connie Cone
Connie is the youngest member of the band. She is quieter than the others. Connie was found in "Circus Day." She became friends with Urkel in "The Little Green Men." Voiced by Joey Moore.
Other Important Characters
- Mirror Man
He is not a Shapie. Mirror Man appears on the door after Zack leaves. He guides The Shapies on their adventures. Voiced by Tony Bellette.
- Mr. Boo
Mr. Boo is also not a Shapie. He appears in Season 2 as the main villain. He is a toy belonging to Zack's cousin, Chad. Mr. Boo wants to get rid of The Shapies so he can have the bedroom to himself. As the season goes on, he becomes more friendly. In the finale, "Mr. Boo to the Rescue," he helps The Shapies. Chad gives Mr. Boo to Zack, and Mr. Boo becomes friends with The Shapies. Voiced by Tony Bellette.
- Major Mobile
He is an old toy in the room. Major Mobile first appears in "Hanging Around." He thinks the Shapies are his new crew. In "The Little Green Men," he believes Urkel the alien is evil. Voiced by Tony Bellette.
- Zack
Zack is the owner of The Shapies. He later becomes the owner of Mr. Boo. He is a kind boy who enjoys spending time with his cousin, Chad. Voiced by Declan Steele (George Blackley in Season 1).
- Chad
Chad is Zack's cousin. He was the previous owner of Mr. Boo. Chad only appears in Season 2. At first, he doesn't think highly of Zack. But as the season continues, they become good friends. At the end of Season 2, Chad gives Mr. Boo to Zack. Voiced by Bonnie Fraser.
Main Voice Actors
- Tony Bellette – Bob Oblong, Perry Pyramid, Mr. Boo, Major Mobile, Gossip The Clock, TV Head, Toot The Train, T-Rex, Big Bot, Mirror Man
- Jane U'Brien – Paul The Ball, Rex The Rectangle, Tammy Triangle, Sammy Square, Starry Star, Dizzy The Top, Uppity, Lauren, Urkel
- Joey Moore (aka Bonnie Moore) – Sarah Circle, Sally Cylinder, Connie Cone, Fair Bear, Zack's Mom, Snooty
- George Blackley – Zack (Season 1)
- Declan Steele – Zack (Season 2)
- Bonnie Fraser – Chad
Series Overview
| Season | Episodes | First | Last | Originally aired | ||
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| 1 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 6 July 2002 | 5 October 2002 | |
| 2 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 12 October 2002 | 30 December 2002 | |
Season 1 Episodes
- Bob, Paul, Sarah, Rex, Sally, Tammy, Mirror Man and Zack appear in every episode.
- Sammy is not in Episodes 1–2.
- Starry is not in Episodes 1–5.
- Connie is not in Episodes 1–8.
- Perry is not in Episodes 1–12.
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| 1 | "Another World" | 6 July 2002 | 101 |
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Zack's sister loses five Shapies. Bob, Paul, Sarah, Rex, and Sally wake up. They meet Mirror Man and other toys. They find a dinosaur world under the bed and discover Tammy Triangle. The Shapies return to the toy box.
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| 2 | "Bubble Trouble" | 13 July 2002 | 102 |
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The Shapies make too many bubbles that fill the bedroom. Sarah tries to stop them. Toot The Train sneezes the bubbles out the window. The other toys now trust The Shapies.
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| 3 | "Talent Quest" | 20 July 2002 | 103 |
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Sally wants to audition for TV Head's new show. Sarah, Rex, and Tammy look for Sammy. They find Sammy at the bottom of a jar. Everyone helps clean up a mess of marbles.
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| 4 | "Robot Castle" | 27 July 2002 | 104 |
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Bob, Paul, and Tammy explore Robot Castle. They face obstacles and meet Big Bot. Sarah, Rex, and Sammy join them. They all escape the castle.
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| 5 | "Doin' The Robot" | 3 August 2002 | 105 |
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Big Bot and his robots take over Zack's bedroom. The Shapies try to make friends with them. Tammy and TV Head film a music video about the robots. This makes the robots friendly again.
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| 6 | "The Amazing Maze" | 10 August 2002 | 106 |
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The Shapies climb Robot Castle to find Starry. They follow clues and find Starry singing. Paul and Rex use a trampoline to join them. They all return home safely.
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| 7 | "Hanging Around" | 24 August 2002 | 107 |
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Zack puts some Shapies on a mobile. They meet Major Mobile, who thinks they are his crew. Starry overcomes her fear of heights to rescue her friends. She flies a plane to get them down.
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| 8 | "Gobbleguts Gizmo" | 31 August 2002 | 108 |
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The Shapies build a robot from parts. Bob's robot kidnaps Sally. Rex gets Tammy to help save Sally. With Starry's help, they rescue Sally and end a feud.
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| 9 | "Circus Day" | 7 September 2002 | 109 |
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The Shapies follow clues to find Connie. They go to a circus where Connie appears. Bob saves Connie from a lion, which turns out to be Rex. They take Connie home safely.
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| 10 | "The Day The Goo Came" | 14 September 2002 | 110 |
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Zack's experiment spills and creates goo that covers the bedroom. Sammy tries to stop it with soap. Other Shapies try different ways. Sammy uses mirrors to stop the goo and save the room.
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| 11 | "The Great Race" | 21 September 2002 | 111 |
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The Shapies have a car race. Bob and Paul try to cheat. Many crash during the race. Starry and Connie win by going slower. Mirror Man teaches them that winning isn't everything.
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| 12 | "The Case of The Missing Crown" | 28 September 2002 | 112 |
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Starry's crown goes missing. Bob becomes Detective Oblong with Sammy as his sidekick. They investigate other toys. It turns out Paul took the crown to fix it. The crown is returned to Starry.
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| 13 | "X Marks The Spot" | 5 October 2002 | 113 |
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The Shapies find a treasure map and split into two groups. One group is unprepared and gets trapped. The other group has supplies and frees them. They return home, and Perry Pyramid makes a surprise return. All Shapies are now found.
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Season 2 Episodes
- Every Shapie appears in every episode.
- This season introduces Mr. Boo and Urkel.
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| 14 | "The Big Gig" | 12 October 2002 | 201 |
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The Shapies plan a concert. They meet Mr. Boo, who wants to get rid of them. Mr. Boo tricks Bob and Paul into thinking they lost their voices. Mirror Man helps them sing again, and the concert goes on.
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| 15 | "Virtual Shapies" | 19 October 2002 | 202 |
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Mr. Boo tricks the Shapies into a computer game. Many Shapies get captured in different levels. Paul sacrifices himself for Tammy. Tammy defeats Mr. Boo using Sally's mirror and rescues everyone.
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| 16 | "Boo" | 26 October 2002 | 203 |
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Strange noises scare two dolls. Bob, Paul, Sarah, and Rex investigate. They find Mr. Boo making the noises in a secret room. The Shapies get revenge by scaring Mr. Boo with Sammy's didgeridoo.
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| 17 | "The Little Green Men" | 2 November 2002 | 204 |
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An alien named Urkel crashes into the bedroom. Major Mobile thinks he's evil. Connie befriends Urkel. The Shapies help Urkel fix his ship and return home, which disappoints Mr. Boo.
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| 18 | "Mirror Mirror" | 9 November 2002 | 205 |
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The Shapies argue and split into two groups. One group goes to Mirror Man, who doesn't respond. They enter a new world with musical tiles. Mr. Boo makes bad music in the bedroom. The groups reunite, Mirror Man becomes whole, and they hold a concert.
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| 19 | "Full of Hot Air" | 16 November 2002 | 206 |
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Zack and Chad tie balloons to chairs. Paul floats out the window on a balloon. Sammy leads other Shapies in a balloon ship to save Paul. Mr. Boo also floats around until Rex grabs him. The Shapies return home safely.
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| 20 | "Cheap Tricks" | 23 November 2002 | 207 |
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Mr. Boo tries to get rid of the Shapies by becoming a magician. He traps many Shapies in his magic tricks. Sarah and Tammy escape. Rex takes Mr. Boo's Ball of Light, and Sally traps Mr. Boo, saving Rex.
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| 21 | "Shape Up for the Gold" | 30 November 2002 | 208 |
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The Shapies hold a sports event. Mr. Boo tries to enter but can't. Sally gives Mr. Boo her pretend sack, making him happy. They have a final race where everyone crosses the finish line together, learning that everyone's a winner.
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| 22 | "Stich Witches" | 7 December 2002 | 209 |
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A new band, The Stich Witches, causes trouble in the bedroom. They invade Robot Castle and threaten the Shapies. Mr. Boo tries to make friends but fails. Sarah talks to the witches, and they resolve their differences. Bob invites them to play.
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| 23 | "Wet World" | 14 December 2002 | 210 |
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Zack and Chad go to the beach, leaving the water on. The Shapies find water in the bedroom. They find Mr. Boo stuck in the tub, having lost his Ball of Light. They turn off the water. Starry loses her crown, and some Shapies go into the tub in a submarine to find it. Sarah and others rescue Mr. Boo. Starry gets her crown back.
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| 24 | "Snow Dome" | 21 December 2002 | 211 |
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Chad gets a snow dome. Bob, Paul, and Rex find a snowman inside. All the Shapies and Mr. Boo go inside using their imagination. Mr. Boo initially finds it boring but enjoys it with Connie's help. When Mr. Boo freezes, the Shapies hug him to warm him up and return home. Mr. Boo is genuinely thankful.
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| 25 | "The Search For Rudolph" | 25 December 2002 | 212 |
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During Christmas, the Shapies go on a search.
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| 26 | "Once Upon A Shapie Tale" | 28 December 2002 | 213 |
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The Shapies put on a play. Sally is the princess, Bob is the prince, and Mr. Boo is the evil wizard. Things get chaotic during rehearsal. Perry helps Mr. Boo remember his lines. Tammy saves the play, and the other toys love it. Zack and Chad return, getting roles in their own play.
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| 27 | "Mr. Boo to the Rescue" | 30 December 2002 | 214 |
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Zack puts the Shapies in an old toy box. They think they are in a new home. Gossip the Clock tells them they might be sold. They think Mr. Boo is trying to get rid of them. Mr. Boo helps them escape the box. They apologize, and Mr. Boo reveals he is leaving and wanted to be friends. They accept his friendship. Chad gives Mr. Boo to Zack, confirming his new friendship with the Shapies.
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