As part of Cartoon Network month I'll be introducing mini-guides to all of Cartoon Network's home made shows starting with the ones made from Europe.
With all these lists I'll only be showing cartoons made by Cartoon Network and not any other company. I'll be giving a brief summary of the show and what I thought of that show whether it be good or bad. To start with I'll be talking about 9 shows made by Cartoon Network Europe in order of air date.
1. Fat Dog Mendoza - 1998
Show about a ball shaped, smart mouthed dog and his owner who is a crime fighting superhero along with a city of other Superheroes.
Verdict: Lousy story, they couldn't be bothered to properly name the lead human character and poor humor, animation isn't too bad.
Fact: UK made (Ashamed to admit) never released in US.
2. Spaced Out - 2002
Show about a family who ends up living on a space station as part of an experiment by a big business man.
Verdict: Entirely forgettable, not the best animation.
Fact: French-Canadian made, never released in US
3. The Cramp Twins - 2002
Show about twins that look nothing alike causing mischief in a city obsessed with hygiene using the same skin color scheme as "Doug"
Verdict: It's okay, voice work grates on the ears a bit, but passable as a series; animation is basic, enjoys playing the eco-warrior a bit too much.
Fact: British made, been on several networks in it's broadcast history.
4. V-Birds - 2002
British Cartoon Network's attempt at making an animated pop band to take on major chart toppers of the era.
Verdict: Don't know what they were thinking, even attempting this was stupid.
Fact: British made (Sadly) never released in US, I've covered this show before as a Cartoon Vault entry.
5. Robotboy - 2005
A Japanese sounding scientist through fear of losing his creation to his enemy sends it to a long time fan. Said creation is a Robotboy with human like personality.
Verdict: Characters tend to go in and out of favor frequently and a lot of it Stereotypes the Japanese.
Fact: British made, one of few shows to get away with minor curse words.
6. Skatoony - 2006
A part live-action game show in which kids compete against Cartoon Characters for prizes, presented by Chudd Chudders and The Earl.
Verdict: It's a nice distraction from the normal and the presenters are quite entertaining.
Fact: British made, Chudd Chudders & The Earl served as Cartoon Network UK Presenters for a while before handing duties over to a Welsh Voiceover. Series started as a web game.
7. Eliot Kid - 2008
Show about a kid named Eliot who over exaggerates every situation he's in.
Verdict: Can't stand the show, rated one of my least favorite cartoons.
Fact: British & French made, never released in US.
8. Chop Socky Chooks - 2008
Show about Kung-Fu Chickens......Thats it.
Verdict: The art style is creepy, CGI or not. Voice work is top notch, but doesn't evolve past crappy villain.
Fact: British & Canadian made through Aardman Animations who made Wallace & Gromit. Cancelled halfway through American broadcast.
9. Hero 108 - 2010
Show about a group of humans fighting to make peace with a number of animal tribes who have been tricked by a communist dictator into thinking humans are enemies.
Verdict: Clever design and originality, great characters and story; although it does become a little too childish at times.
Fact: Based on a MMORPG from Taiwan, cartoon had collaborators from the UK, France & US.
