The Wild Puffalumps (1988)
The Wild Puffalumps (1988), directed by Alan Bunce, starring Tara Strong and Marlow Vella.
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Synopsis
In this animated children's feature, two kids find themselves in the strange and fascinating world of the friendly animals known as the Puffalumps.
- Alan BunceDirector, Writer
- Michael HirshProducer
About the film
The Wild Puffalumps is a 22-minute direct-to-video animated cartoon, based on the Puffalump toy line of the same name. It was produced by Nelvana and released on videocassette in the United States by Family Home Entertainment in 1988 and in Canada by Cineplex Odeon and MCA.
This cartoon was intended to act as an advertisement for the “Wild Puffalumps” toy line, which consisted of vividly colored Puffalumps wearing Aloha shirts and sunglasses whose lenses displayed the word “WILD” when seen at the proper angle. The glasses were large enough that the children who owned the toys could wear them, a fact which was pointed out in the television commercial for the toys.
In the cartoon, the characters all live on an island separate from the rest of the world, much like many other 1980s toy-based cartoon characters (Care Bears, My Little Pony, etc.). The two children who visit this place soon find themselves going on a journey, parts of which are like amusement park rides, and the word “wild” is repeatedly emphasized throughout the cartoon. All of this is intended to make the characters fit in with the current cartoon culture, as well as give the impression that the toys on which they're based are fun and exciting.
The VHS has been currently out of print since the end of the 1980s, and the cartoon was never released on DVD. The Wild Puffalumps toys were sold in 1987 and discontinued the same year.
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The Wild Puffalumps is a 22-minute direct-to-video animated cartoon, based on the Puffalump toy line of the same name. It was produced by Nelvana and released on videocassette in the United States by Family Home Entertainment in 1988 and in Canada by Cineplex Odeon and MCA.
This cartoon was intended to act as an advertisement for the “Wild Puffalumps” toy line, which consisted of vividly colored Puffalumps wearing Aloha shirts and sunglasses whose lenses displayed the word “WILD” when seen at the proper angle. The glasses were large enough that the children who owned the toys could wear them, a fact which was pointed out in the television commercial for the toys.
In the cartoon, the characters all live on an island separate from the rest of the world, much like many other 1980s toy-based cartoon characters (Care Bears, My Little Pony, etc.). The two children who visit this place soon find themselves going on a journey, parts of which are like amusement park rides, and the word “wild” is repeatedly emphasized throughout the cartoon. All of this is intended to make the characters fit in with the current cartoon culture, as well as give the impression that the toys on which they're based are fun and exciting.
The VHS has been currently out of print since the end of the 1980s, and the cartoon was never released on DVD. The Wild Puffalumps toys were sold in 1987 and discontinued the same year.
Voice cast
As listed in closing credits:
Tara Strong as Holly (credited as Tara Charendoff)
Marlow Vella as Kevin
Jennifer Gula as Elephant
Mairon Bennett as Toucan
Noam Zylberman as Tiger
Victor Erdos as Walrus
Adam Simpson as Rhino
Lisa Coristine as Monkey
Tara Meyer as Panda
References
External links
The Wild Puffalumps at IMDb
Text from The Wild Puffalumps on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wild_Puffalumps
Trivia
- It premiered on April 2, 1988, a Saturday.
- This film's quiz has 7 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosNelvana, Fisher-Price
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Tara Strong
Holly (voice) - Marlow Vella Kevin (voice)
- Jennifer Gula Elephant (voice)
- Mairon Bennett Toucan (voice)
- Noam Zylberman Tiger (voice)
- Victor Erdos Walrus (voice)
- Adam Simpson Rhino (voice)
- Lisa Coristine Monkey (voice)
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Tara Meyer
Panda (voice)
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Crew
- Alan Bunce Director
- Michael Hirsh Producer
- Alan Bunce Writer
Questions about this film
What is The Wild Puffalumps about?
The Wild Puffalumps: In this animated children's feature, two kids find themselves in the strange and fascinating world of the friendly animals known as the Puffalumps.
Who directed The Wild Puffalumps?
The Wild Puffalumps was directed by Alan Bunce in 1988.
Who stars in The Wild Puffalumps?
The cast of The Wild Puffalumps includes Tara Strong, Marlow Vella, Jennifer Gula, Mairon Bennett and Noam Zylberman.
How long is The Wild Puffalumps?
The Wild Puffalumps runs for 22 minutes, or 0h22.
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