The Fruitties (partially lost Spanish animated TV series; late 1980s): Difference between revisions

From The Lost Media Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search
No edit summary
Line 6: Line 6:
}}
}}


'''The Fruitties''' was a popular Spanish cartoon series produced by D'Ocon Film Productions in 1987, showcasing the adventures of talking fruits and a native human girl. It was later dubbed into English and aired on Cartoon Network UK from 1994 - 2002. Although it proved popular in European countries and lasted for a whopping 91 episodes, it was never shown in the United States for unknown reasons. Consequently, the show has fallen into obscurity and remains generally unknown in North America.  
'''The Fruitties''' was a popular Spanish cartoon series produced by D'Ocon Film Productions in 1989.


==Plot==
The Fruitties, a tribe of giant talking fruits and vegetables, live in an extinct volcano. One day, the volcano erupts, and they are forced to flee. They meet a human little girl, Kumba, who helps them on their journey. Along with Roly the hotheaded pineapple, Pak the smart banana and Thorny the cactus, they go on many adventures while avoiding threats such as a gang of evil warthogs who want to eat them.
==English dub==
In 1991, the series was dubbed into many languages and broadcast internationally.
It was thus dubbed into English and aired on Cartoon Network UK from 1994 to 2002. Although it proved popular in European countries and lasted for a whopping 91 episodes, it was never shown in the United States for unknown reasons. Consequently, the show has fallen into obscurity and remains generally unknown in North America.
==Home media release==
In the mid 1990s, the first 18 episodes of the show received VHS releases in the United Kingdom, several of which can be found on Amazon UK. Much of the show has also been released on DVD in Spain (with an optional English audio track), although the final 13 episodes have never been released anywhere. Additionally, the releases themselves are extraordinarily rare and hard to come by.
In the mid 1990s, the first 18 episodes of the show received VHS releases in the United Kingdom, several of which can be found on Amazon UK. Much of the show has also been released on DVD in Spain (with an optional English audio track), although the final 13 episodes have never been released anywhere. Additionally, the releases themselves are extraordinarily rare and hard to come by.


At one point, over half the show was uploaded onto YouTube by user simion craciun. However, D'Ocon Film Productions has blocked most of the episodes on copyright grounds and only 7 episodes remain.
At one point, over half the show was uploaded onto YouTube by user simion craciun. However, D'Ocon Film Productions has blocked most of the episodes on copyright grounds and only 7 episodes remain.


Interestingly, the show's soundtrack is available on Amazon.com and iTunes. but a release of the actual series has yet to be seen.
Interestingly, the show's soundtrack is available on Amazon.com and iTunes. However, a release of the actual series has yet to be seen.


==Gallery==
<gallery mode=packed heights=250px>
<gallery mode=packed heights=250px>
File:$_12.JPG|Episodes 1-36 are available on this set
File:$_12.JPG|Episodes 1-36 are available on this set

Revision as of 23:02, 20 July 2016

Fruitties.JPG

The Fruitties title card

Status: Partially Lost


The Fruitties was a popular Spanish cartoon series produced by D'Ocon Film Productions in 1989.

Plot

The Fruitties, a tribe of giant talking fruits and vegetables, live in an extinct volcano. One day, the volcano erupts, and they are forced to flee. They meet a human little girl, Kumba, who helps them on their journey. Along with Roly the hotheaded pineapple, Pak the smart banana and Thorny the cactus, they go on many adventures while avoiding threats such as a gang of evil warthogs who want to eat them.

English dub

In 1991, the series was dubbed into many languages and broadcast internationally.

It was thus dubbed into English and aired on Cartoon Network UK from 1994 to 2002. Although it proved popular in European countries and lasted for a whopping 91 episodes, it was never shown in the United States for unknown reasons. Consequently, the show has fallen into obscurity and remains generally unknown in North America.

Home media release

In the mid 1990s, the first 18 episodes of the show received VHS releases in the United Kingdom, several of which can be found on Amazon UK. Much of the show has also been released on DVD in Spain (with an optional English audio track), although the final 13 episodes have never been released anywhere. Additionally, the releases themselves are extraordinarily rare and hard to come by.

At one point, over half the show was uploaded onto YouTube by user simion craciun. However, D'Ocon Film Productions has blocked most of the episodes on copyright grounds and only 7 episodes remain.

Interestingly, the show's soundtrack is available on Amazon.com and iTunes. However, a release of the actual series has yet to be seen.

Gallery