Cartoons of Yesteryear

It wasn’t until recently that I realised how much I have in common with one of popular culture’s truly inspirational characters, Paddington Bear. And returning to the UK after several years spent in South America has served to affirm my affinity. October of this year marked the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the bear who arrived alone at London’s Paddington Railway Station after having been sent by his owner all the way from “Darkest Peru” with little more than a blue duffle coat...Read Full Story

I hadn’t known about this until I read Todd’s blog entry at Life 2.0 —  Seems Warner Bros. finally released Freakazoid on DVD. For those unfamiliar with the short-lived animated series here’s a brief synopsis from Wikipedia: The show chronicles the adventures of the title character, Freakazoid, a manic, insane superhero who battles with a vast array of super villains. The show also features mini-episodes of adventures of other bizarre super heroes. Can it get any better than this? Freakazoid...Read Full Story

I have here some images from The Care Bears Big Wish Movie kupo. These Care Bears from a cloud-filled place called 'Care-a-lot' are just way too cute to never include on my scrapbook kupo. Like we Moogles, they too are caring and fun-loving creatures; I'm pretty sure you all love 'em kupo. Enjoy the pictures!The Care Bears in Care-a-lotWish Bear as a cub met TwinkersRead more »Read Full Story

These videos are such a great place in my memory of when I was young. Giant this and Monster that with the Sleestak, Marshall, Will, and Holly on a routine expedition with the greatest earthquake ever known! There just HAD to be Monster Lobsters in the place (you know it too don't you?)Land of the Lost "Sleestak God"Land of the Lost Souls: Saved From The Kingdom HallLand of the lost- Chakka pt 1Land of the lost- Chakka pt 2Land of the lost- Cha-ka pt 3Land of the Lost with Monster Lobsters...Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Cartoons of Yesteryear". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own...Read Full Story

Twenty three years before Peter Jackson created his version, Rankin/Bass produced their 1980 made-for-televison, animated version of Tolkien's Return of the King. This papercraft is my rendition of the "Phial of Galadriel" as it appears in the Rankin/Bass version of the story. The Phial of Galadriel is a small bottle which the Elf queen Galadriel gives to the Hobbit Frodo Baggins to assist him in his quest. The phial is capable of magically emitting a bright star-like light. Galadriel...Read Full Story

There are two things that always make me smile: monkeys and robots. So you can expect to see builds of both in the future. :) Today the post goes to robots. On the left is Rosie the robot maid from the early 60's American television cartoon The Jetsons . The model may look simple but it actually took some time to complete. The original template is very small, without instructions, and was notRead Full Story

Did you ever watch the Care Bears when you were growing up? The Care Bears are this group of fun-loving, adorable and multi-colored bears from this big cloud kingdom called 'Care-a-lot,' obviously some play on the name 'Camelot' from the days of Olde English lore. The bears' job is to share their feelings and their life-lessons and observations with the free world, teaching others how to laugh and love and to live according to the social order we are were born to identify with.Personally, it...Read Full Story

Do you have a favorite cartoon character? Maybe you're a Pokemon fan, or you're gone for those adorable Care Bears. Or maybe you're like my girlfriend, who can't get enough of the Smurfs.Did you ever stop to think what was your favorite growing up? One of the earliest cartoons I remember growing up with was a Japanese cartoon called "Kimba, the White Lion." I loved the little guy and all his jungle friends. It reminded me some of the old Tarzan movies my parents would let me see on Saturday...Read Full Story

Images of the cute and cuddly Care Bears in The Care Bears Big Wish Movie by Lions Gate Home Entertainment.Read Full Story