Recent Gadget Cartoon

[DrSpengler]

There's been some good fanart using the Toy/SNES Dr. Claw character model.

This one's alright:

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/...+age_scale%3A5

This one takes a bit of an artistic license, shaving his head and adding a cyborg eye, which I think works better:

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/...+age_scale%3A5

[Drtooth]

Yeah... mine was similar to that first one.

BTW... As much as I liked the X-mas special of the old Gadget... I felt the wonky animation and poorly played music just couldn't make it as good as the original.

Now, the question is, did someone else have the copywrite for the Gadget theme besides DIC? Other than the 2 crappy live action movies, they made other, lousier sounding themes for other projects.

[Janevapau]

Originally Posted by Ectocooler

And wtf is this show? And why aren't the states getting it? I miss Inspector Gadget, I remember when they would have marathons of it on whatever channel it was back in the day.

Well as far as I know some of the things contained within it would, apparently, not be allowed on US screens. Or so I heard anyway.

I really reccomend this series. It is outstanding viewing. If you ever find an episode you really must watch it.

[ZariusTwo]

Originally Posted by Janevapau

Well as far as I know some of the things contained within it would, apparently, not be allowed on US screens. Or so I heard anyway.

I really reccomend this series. It is outstanding viewing. If you ever find an episode you really must watch it.

Such as the final arc where Prince is captured and tortured alongside Gadget, scenes that would make Ian Flemming's original Bond novels proud.

[Janevapau]

Hehe. Yeah. That ending was spectacular! I nearly cried my socks off when the credits rolled! Those shots were so perfect and happy. But, what was with that music?!

[Drtooth]

Originally Posted by Janevapau

Well as far as I know some of the things contained within it would, apparently, not be allowed on US screens. Or so I heard anyway.

And there's no point in releasing it to DVD because.....?

[ZariusTwo]

Because Buena Vista are only now learning what a "DVD Box set" is and are too busy wondering whenever or not to put pilot episodes on the second or third volumes of their older cartoons?

Perhaps it's due to the fact the once great, now complaicent Mainframe are now animating Gadget, but the original series is currently getting a DVD release so it may mean we'll get around to the Gadgetini seasons sooner or later (The UK relesed a five episode DVD of the first Gadgetini season)

[Janevapau]

I'm not sure about DVD releases. I think I heard a rumor going around that they might be bringing out a box set of all the eps in late 2007, but I don't know much else.

I also heard a rumor of a game or something. RPG/Platform. But, that was a while ago now that I heard it.

So, just for the record - What are your favorite characters?

[Drtooth]

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

Because Buena Vista are only now learning what a "DVD Box set" is and are too busy wondering whenever or not to put pilot episodes on the second or third volumes of their older cartoons?

Perhaps it's due to the fact the once great, now complaicent Mainframe are now animating Gadget, but the original series is currently getting a DVD release so it may mean we'll get around to the Gadgetini seasons sooner or later (The UK relesed a five episode DVD of the first Gadgetini season)

Hmm... is Buena Vista behind this? I know MGM released the animated Movie DVD (the first one, not the CGI one to my knowledge), and Shout does DIC series box sets.

Anyway...

I also heard a rumor of a game or something. RPG/Platform. But, that was a while ago now that I heard it.

The SNES game was fun, but I've heard nothing but bad things about recent games. I once tried my hand at the Game Boy Color one, but it was terrible.

So, just for the record - What are your favorite characters?

Even though I've never seen it, that would have to be Gadget.

BTW... were there any tips of the hat to Capeman? I'd feel it disappointing if he didn't come back from Secret Agent school a great hero with rippling muscles and a much higher IQ.

[ZariusTwo]

Originally Posted by Drtooth

BTW... were there any tips of the hat to Capeman? I'd feel it disappointing if he didn't come back from Secret Agent school a great hero with rippling muscles and a much higher IQ.

No, but there was a two part story that saw the return of Brain (but he was so out of character it disgusted me, thank god that was only in the first Gadgetini season that nobody thinks is any good), apparantly covering Gadget's ass so many times caused him to snap and he became a nervous, reluctant dog who broke away from the family and lived on his own.

[DrSpengler]

Originally Posted by Drtooth

BTW... were there any tips of the hat to Capeman? I'd feel it disappointing if he didn't come back from Secret Agent school a great hero with rippling muscles and a much higher IQ.

Oh god, CAPEMAN!

I had forgotten all about that guy. I remember hating his guts as a kid, though I would totally get a kick out of him if they did what you just described.

They could bring back Townsend Coleman to reprise the role, except he can use his Tick voice this time around.

Ohhh that would be awesome.

[Janevapau]

Originally Posted by Drtooth

Even though I've never seen it, that would have to be Gadget.

Haha, yes. Gadget is quite brilliant in it. I myself have a few favorites, because I'm greedy. Hehe.

Inspector Prince - Quite simply, she is adorable. She is so sarcastic at times that it splits my sides. I love how she is not a clichéd character too and that is a refreshing change. Plus she looks damn hot in her underwear.

Miss Molly - Who DOESN'T like Miss Molly. (I mean, besides jealous Claw fangirls and anti-female character types.) She is one of the most ruthless 'bad-woman' types I've seen. I love how sneaky she is and her outfit is just fabulous. Anyone who is with Claw gets my respect.

Agent Dick - I loved this M.A.D agent in the original 1983 series. There was always something odd about him and he is no different in this series. His character is outstanding. Whenever he is involved in the story you can be sure it makes for some heart-rending moments.

[ZariusTwo]

Alright, we've been outed. As part of the fanbase, it was partially my job to really push the show, but it's been revealed as the hoax it always was, but I applaud everyone in on the joke for pushing it as long as it lasted.

[Drtooth]

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

Alright, we've been outed. As part of the fanbase, it was partially my job to really push the show, but it's been revealed as the hoax it always was, but I applaud everyone in on the joke for pushing it as long as it lasted.

Uhhhh... say wha?!?!