The Shapies
A rock band of geometric shapes seeks to be the best.
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The Shapies is an Australian animated children's television series produced by Light Knights Productions. It first aired on 6 July 2002 on the Australian Nine Network, and also aired in the United States on PBS Kids and Animania. The series originally ran for 26 episodes, with the finale airing on 30 December 2002.
Characters
Bob Oblong, self-proclaimed leader of the band and known as The King of Cool, counts Paul as his best friend and was scared of ghosts in the episode "Boo!". He is voiced by Tony Bellette. Paul the Ball, the silly clown of the band, laughs often and has abundant energy; his best friend is Bob, and he gets to "fly" in the episode "Full of Hot Air". Voiced by Jane U'Brien.
Tammy Triangle, the athletic member, frequently argues with Sally and won a computer game in "Virtual Shapies"; she was found in "Another World". Voiced by Jane U'Brien. Rex the Rectangle, the pet of the band, is a carefree dog who plays the drums, voiced by Jane U'Brien. Sarah Circle, the second smartest of the group, thinks of others and showed bravery in "Wet World".
Voiced by Joey Moore. Sally Cylinder, the vain one, focuses on her looks and often argues with Tammy, but they repaired their friendship in "Mirror Mirror". Voiced by Joey Moore. Sammy Square, the smartest, comes up with ideas and was found in "Talent Quest"; he saved the bedroom from goo in "The Day The Goo Came!".
Voiced by Jane U'Brien. Starry Star, the sweet and timid member, overcomes her timidity and was found in "The Amazing Maze"; she overcame her fear of heights in "Hanging Around". Voiced by Jane U'Brien. Perry Pyramid, the chilled-out gentle giant, was the last Shapie found, in "X Marks The Spot"; he had his first idea in "Mr. Boo to the Rescue".
Voiced by Tony Bellette. Connie Cone, the youngest and quieter member, was found in "Circus Day" and befriended Urkel in "The Little Green Men". Voiced by Joey Moore. Mirror Man, not a Shapie, appears on the door after Zack leaves and guides the Shapies through their adventures, voiced by Tony Bellette.
Did You Know?
- The series is aimed at children aged four through eight.
- The Shapies emerge from a toy box into the bedroom of a young boy named Zack.
- Musical parts for each character were sung by Robert and Meika Robertson at Island View Recording Studio in Coffs Harbour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created The Shapies?
The Shapies was created by Mark Traynor.
Which network aired The Shapies?
The Shapies aired on Nine Network Australia.
How many episodes of The Shapies are there?
The Shapies has 27 episodes across 2 seasons.
More in 2000s Australian Animated Television Series
Sources
Compiled from Wikipedia and the sources listed below. Text from Wikipedia is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; this entry is adapted from it.
- Wikipedia: The Shapies (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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