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|imagecaption=An image of Zidgel from the ''3-2-1 Penguins'' promo.
|imagecaption=An image of Zidgel from the ''3-2-1 Penguins'' promo.
|status=<span style="color:gray;">'''Existence Unconfirmed'''</span>
|status=<span style="color:orange;">'''Partially Found'''</span>
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'''''3-2-1 Penguins''''' is a 3D animated Christian children's video series created by Big Idea Productions in 2000. Big Idea is also well known for the hit series, ''VeggieTales'' created in 1993. It was originally a direct-to-DVD video series, however in 2006, it was moved over the to kids programming block, Qubo, where it lasted 2 more seasons until ending in 2008.
'''''3-2-1 Penguins''''' is a 3D animated Christian children's video series created by Big Idea Productions in 2000. Big Idea is also well known for the hit series, ''VeggieTales'' created in 1993. It was originally a direct-to-DVD video series, however in 2006, it was moved over the to kids programming block, Qubo, where it lasted 2 more seasons until ending in 2008.


==Background==
==Background==
On October 5th, 2018, LMW user Veggiefinder (or WTLN) discovered still images of ''3-2-1 Penguins''. Soon after, a YouTuber named JK Doodles also uncovered more stills. These images give us reason to believe that there were unreleased test animations. These images show significant differences to the final product, such as a blue outfit instead of orange. All 4 of the penguins in the final product still exist in this version as well. In September of 2020, show animator Keith Lango confirmed that the tests are each individual clips instead of one big one.
On October 5th, 2018, LMW user Veggiefinder (or WTLN) discovered still images of ''3-2-1 Penguins''. Soon after, a YouTuber named JK Doodles also uncovered more stills. These images give us reason to believe that there were unreleased test animations. These images show significant differences to the final product, such as a blue outfit instead of orange. All 4 of the penguins in the final product still exist in this version as well.


==Availability==
==Availability==
These animation tests are not confirmed to exist, but these stills give reason to believe that they do. They are only accessible through a capture of BigIdea.com found on the Wayback Machine. Currently, No footage or audio of these tests has been found.
In October 2018, Lost Media wiki user [[User:InnovatorStudios|InnovatorStudios]] found a video from animator Tom Danen's blog that contains clips from the animation tests. In September of 2020, show animator Keith Lango confirmed that the tests are each individual clips instead of one big one, therefore, confirming the existence of the animation tests.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Penguin7.jpg|Kevin the Penguin
Penguin7.jpg|Kevin the Penguin
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  |description1 =Video from animator Tom Danen's blog with clips from the animation tests at (0:01, 0:50)
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==Sources==
==Sources==
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20010210091613/http://www.bigidea.com:80/penguins/bts_model01.htm An archive of the BigIdea website that contains the stills from the alleged animation test.]
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20010210091613/http://www.bigidea.com:80/penguins/bts_model01.htm An archive of the BigIdea website that contains the stills from the alleged animation test.]
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Revision as of 23:49, 24 September 2020

Zidgel.png

An image of Zidgel from the 3-2-1 Penguins promo.

Status: Partially Found

3-2-1 Penguins is a 3D animated Christian children's video series created by Big Idea Productions in 2000. Big Idea is also well known for the hit series, VeggieTales created in 1993. It was originally a direct-to-DVD video series, however in 2006, it was moved over the to kids programming block, Qubo, where it lasted 2 more seasons until ending in 2008.

Background

On October 5th, 2018, LMW user Veggiefinder (or WTLN) discovered still images of 3-2-1 Penguins. Soon after, a YouTuber named JK Doodles also uncovered more stills. These images give us reason to believe that there were unreleased test animations. These images show significant differences to the final product, such as a blue outfit instead of orange. All 4 of the penguins in the final product still exist in this version as well.

Availability

In October 2018, Lost Media wiki user InnovatorStudios found a video from animator Tom Danen's blog that contains clips from the animation tests. In September of 2020, show animator Keith Lango confirmed that the tests are each individual clips instead of one big one, therefore, confirming the existence of the animation tests.

Gallery

Video from animator Tom Danen's blog with clips from the animation tests at (0:01, 0:50)

Sources