An 80's Cartoon Quiz
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Both He-Man and Skeletor had feline companions which they used as a mode of transportation. He-Man's faithful feline companion was Cringer (alias Battle Cat)... what was the name of Skeletor's counterpart?
Trap-Jaw
Tri-Klops
Spikor
Panthor
ANSWER: Panthor was appropriately named...as it was a panther. Panthor was appropriately named...as it was a panther.
2 of 15
Did Teddy Ruxpin have his own cartoon series?
Like, duh
As if
ANSWER: Obviously Teddy had his own cartoon... for one year in the magnificent '87-'88 season. The show was called The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin, and involved (inexplicably) an inventor, magic crystals, a "treasure of Gruno," and a Monsters and Villains Organization (which I can only assume was a non-profit). Obviously Teddy had his own cartoon... for one year in the magnificent '87-'88 season. The show was called The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin, and involved (inexplicably) an inventor, magic crystals, a "treasure of Gruno," and a Monsters and Villains Organization (which I can only assume was a non-profit).
3 of 15
What did the Snorks use as a form of currency?
Pearls
Starfish
Coral
Clams
ANSWER: A tongue-in-cheek reference to the slang term for dollars no doubt. A tongue-in-cheek reference to the slang term for dollars no doubt.
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How did the Sky Commanders manage to get around?
Photon Grappling Hooks
Ropes
Laser Cables
Teleportation
ANSWER: The technical term for the Sky Commanders' and Raiders' method of conveyance was "laser cables" (according the the show's writers anyway). I remember getting these toys for Christmas one year. It took my mom about five minutes to take them away from me because there were purple and green strings embossed all over the house in spider web fashion so the characters could "sky around." She was not pleased. Cool toys though. The technical term for the Sky Commanders' and Raiders' method of conveyance was "laser cables" (according the the show's writers anyway). I remember getting these toys for Christmas one year. It took my mom about five minutes to take them away from me because there were purple and green strings embossed all over the house in spider web fashion so the characters could "sky around." She was not pleased. Cool toys though.
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How many robot lions did it take to "form" Voltron?
Four
Five
Six
Seven
ANSWER: Voltron focused on five lion robots and their pilots as they defended the galaxy and planet Arus against the forces of King Zarkon and Prince Lotor from planet Doom. The series was based on two vaguely-related japanese anime shows--GoLion and Dairugger XV. Voltron focused on five lion robots and their pilots as they defended the galaxy and planet Arus against the forces of King Zarkon and Prince Lotor from planet Doom. The series was based on two vaguely-related japanese anime shows--GoLion and Dairugger XV.
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Who was Rainbow Brite's nemesis?
Murky Dismal
Katrina Stoneheart
Pizzazz
Professor Coldheart
ANSWER: Murky Dismal was Rainbow Brite's evil counterpart. Katrina Stoneheart was one of the "bad" Pound Puppies, Pizzazz was the lead singer of the Misfits (JEM's rival band) and Professor Coldheart was the villian in Care Bears. Murky Dismal was Rainbow Brite's evil counterpart. Katrina Stoneheart was one of the "bad" Pound Puppies, Pizzazz was the lead singer of the Misfits (JEM's rival band) and Professor Coldheart was the villian in Care Bears.
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Which one of these characters was NOT one of the ghost villians in the Pac-Man animated series?
Blinky
Inky
Cllyde
Stinky
ANSWER: The ghost line up for the series was as follows: Blinky, Pinky, Inky, Clyde and Sue. The ghost line up for the series was as follows: Blinky, Pinky, Inky, Clyde and Sue.
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What was the name of JEM's band?
The Pussy-Cats
The Holograms
Hot Sundae
The Misfits
ANSWER: The Misfits were JEM and the Holograms' rival band. The plot summary I found on wiki told me much more than I would ever remember about this show: "The central 'secret' of the series is that Jem is in fact the alter ego of Jerrica Benton, owner/manager of Starlight Music, who adopts this persona with the help of Synergy, a holographic computer designed to be the ultimate visual entertainment synthesizer built by her father, who left it to her on his death." The Misfits were JEM and the Holograms' rival band. The plot summary I found on wiki told me much more than I would ever remember about this show: "The central 'secret' of the series is that Jem is in fact the alter ego of Jerrica Benton, owner/manager of Starlight Music, who adopts this persona with the help of Synergy, a holographic computer designed to be the ultimate visual entertainment synthesizer built by her father, who left it to her on his death."
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What was the name of the evil mastermind who wreaked havoc for Penny, Brain and the illustrious Inspector Gadget?
Clouseau
Corporal Capeman
M.A.D. Cat
Dr. Claw
ANSWER: Dr. Claw was the evil genius behind MAD, a nefarious organization. Despite his obvious brilliance for machination, Dr. Claw never quite figured out that it was Penny and Brain he needed to look out for... not Gadget. Inspector Gadget's bumbling idiocy entertained the masses from 1983-1986. Wowsers! Dr. Claw was the evil genius behind MAD, a nefarious organization. Despite his obvious brilliance for machination, Dr. Claw never quite figured out that it was Penny and Brain he needed to look out for... not Gadget. Inspector Gadget's bumbling idiocy entertained the masses from 1983-1986. Wowsers!
10 of 15
Why did grandnephews Huey, Dewey and Louie move in with Scrooge McDuck in DuckTales?
Donald joined the Navy.
Donald went to prison.
They were attending private school.
Donald wanted a better life for them.
ANSWER: Seriously. Seriously.
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What was the name of Gargamel's cat in The Smurfs?
Hogatha
Azrael
Orko
Balthazar
ANSWER: Azrael was probably smarter than Gargamel. He seemed to know that all of Gargamel's schemes would eventually fail, but went along for the ride regardless. Azrael was probably smarter than Gargamel. He seemed to know that all of Gargamel's schemes would eventually fail, but went along for the ride regardless.
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Which one of the following characters was NOT a member of COBRA in the G.I. Joe cartoon?
Destro
Copperhead
Snake Eyes
Storm Shadow
ANSWER: Snakes Eyes was a ninja who was part of the G.I. Joe team. Snakes Eyes was a ninja who was part of the G.I. Joe team.
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The Care Bears cartoon was on television from 1985-1988, but what is the origin of the characters?
Greeting cards
Teddy bears
Puppets
A line of toys
ANSWER: After the success of the Stawberry Shortcake cards produced by American Greetings in 1979, the company hired children's book illustrator Elena Kucharik in 1981 to do the original artwork for the cards. The franchise eventually morphed into a toy line manufactured by Parker Brothers, and in 1983 enjoyed its first television special. After the success of the Stawberry Shortcake cards produced by American Greetings in 1979, the company hired children's book illustrator Elena Kucharik in 1981 to do the original artwork for the cards. The franchise eventually morphed into a toy line manufactured by Parker Brothers, and in 1983 enjoyed its first television special.
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The members of the M.A.S.K. team waged an eternal war against which group of evil foils?
COBRA
VENOM
POISON
SERPENT
ANSWER: The leader of Mobile Armoured Strike Kommand, Matt Trakker, was a multi-millionaire philanthropist who formed the team to do battle with the Vicious Evil Network of Mayhem--led by mastermind Miles Mayhem... who was responsible for the death of Matt's teenage brother Andy. The leader of Mobile Armoured Strike Kommand, Matt Trakker, was a multi-millionaire philanthropist who formed the team to do battle with the Vicious Evil Network of Mayhem--led by mastermind Miles Mayhem... who was responsible for the death of Matt's teenage brother Andy.
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Which of the following was NOT a Thundercat?
Slithe
Panthro
Tygra
WillyKit
ANSWER: Slithe is the leader of the evil Reptilians...one of the primary antagonists of the Thundercats (after Mumm-Ra, of course). Slithe is the leader of the evil Reptilians...one of the primary antagonists of the Thundercats (after Mumm-Ra, of course).
