This page will contain additional articles about Powerpuff Girls, as they become available.The Powerpuff GirlsThe Powerpuff Girls is an American animated television series about three little girls with superpowers who have dedicated their lives to fighting crime and the forces of evil. The series was created by animator Craig McCracken, and first produced by Hanna-Barbera (now Cartoon Network Studios) for Cartoon Network. The show began as a project for Craig McCracken's college class at California Institute of the Arts in 1992, titled The Whoop-Ass Girls in Whoop-Ass Stew: "A Sticky Situation". Spike and Mike premiered the short at their Festival of Animation. In 1995, they were renamed to the more TV friendly Powerpuff Girls as a few more episodes and new antagonists, "Meat Fuzzy Lumpkins" and "Crime 101", appeared on the What-A-Cartoon! show. A full-length TV series was aired in 1998. The Powerpuff Girls Movie was released in 2002. CharactersThe Powerpuff Girls
They live in the fictional city of Townsville, USA (not to be confused with Townsville in Australia). They were created by Professor Utonium, who was attempting to make the perfect little girl by combining sugar, spice, and everything nice, when (courtesy of his assistant, Mojo Jojo) he accidentally knocked a glass of "Chemical X" into the mixture. They have large eyes and are drawn without fingers or toes. They also have many super-powers similar to those possessed by Superman. Including:
In some cases, they utilize special team maneuvers to take down their foes, such as Ferocious Fiery Feline (the girls combine to create a cat of pure fire). Others include:
In one episode, there was a fourth Powerpuff Girl named Bunny (voiced by Christine Cavanaugh), who was brown-haired, purple-eyed, and dressed in purple. When the three original girls couldn't handle all their crime-fighting activities any more, they decided to create a new Powerpuff Girl themselves, but she didn't turn out exactly as planned. Bunny appears to be mentally challenged. Because of her unstable composition, she died on the same episode she was created, when her body exploded. Townsville CitizensFriends and allies of the Girls include:
Enemies of the Powerpuff GirlsMajor Reccuring Villains
The girls also frequently combat a wide assortment of giant monsters, all of which seem to visit Earth solely for the purpose of demolishing Townsville. In one episode, a giant monster explains to the girls that going to Townsville and encountering the Powerpuff Girls is a symbol of honor on Monster Isle. Guest EnemiesOne-time villain appearances include:
Furthermore, a group of unsuccessful bank robbers is often seen suffering the consequences of their deeds. Miscellaneous
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Furthermore, a group of unsuccessful bank robbers is often seen suffering the consequences of their deeds. Head of the department was Craig Logan, manager of P!nk and former band member of Bros. One-time villain appearances include:. In 2006 Sony BMG was re-organized, and RCA became one of two main label groups in the United Kingdom. In one episode, a giant monster explains to the girls that going to Townsville and encountering the Powerpuff Girls is a symbol of honor on Monster Isle. This eventually led to RCA's sale to GE and its subsequent break-up. The girls also frequently combat a wide assortment of giant monsters, all of which seem to visit Earth solely for the purpose of demolishing Townsville. Forays into new consumer electronics products, such as the innovative but technologically obsolescent SelectaVision videodisc system, proved money losers. Friends and allies of the Girls include:. Despite maintaining a high standard of engineering excellence in such fields as broadcast engineering and satellite communications equipment, other businesses such as the NBC radio and television networks declined. Because of her unstable composition, she died on the same episode she was created, when her body exploded. Robert Sarnoff was ousted in a boardroom coup by Anthony Conrad, who then resigned after admitting failing to file income tax returns for six years. Bunny appears to be mentally challenged. During the 1970s, RCA Corporation, as it was now formally known, became increasingly ossified as a company. When the three original girls couldn't handle all their crime-fighting activities any more, they decided to create a new Powerpuff Girl themselves, but she didn't turn out exactly as planned. However, sales of the 8-track tape format peaked in 1974-75 as consumers increasingly favored the compact cassette format. In one episode, there was a fourth Powerpuff Girl named Bunny (voiced by Christine Cavanaugh), who was brown-haired, purple-eyed, and dressed in purple. The eight-track cartridge initially had a huge and profitable impact on the consumer marketplace. Others include:. RCA was a major proponent of the eight-track tape cartridge, which it launched in 1965. In some cases, they utilize special team maneuvers to take down their foes, such as Ferocious Fiery Feline (the girls combine to create a cat of pure fire). RCA was one of the eight major computer companies (along with IBM, Burroughs, Control Data Corporation, General Electric, Honeywell, Scientific Data Systems and UNIVAC) through most of the 1960s, but abandoned computers in 1971. Including:. David Sarnoff died the next year; much of RCA's success died with him. They also have many super-powers similar to those possessed by Superman. However in 1970, now 79 years old, Sarnoff retired and was succeeded by his son Robert. They have large eyes and are drawn without fingers or toes. His drive and business acumen led to RCA becoming one of the largest companies in the world, successfully turning it into a conglomerate during the era of their success. They were created by Professor Utonium, who was attempting to make the perfect little girl by combining sugar, spice, and everything nice, when (courtesy of his assistant, Mojo Jojo) he accidentally knocked a glass of "Chemical X" into the mixture. In many ways the story of RCA is the story of David Sarnoff. They live in the fictional city of Townsville, USA (not to be confused with Townsville in Australia). Despite the company's indisputable leadership in television technology, David Sarnoff in 1955 commented, "Television will never be a medium of entertainment". . Note that due to their rarity and technological significance, RCA Merrill/CT-100 (and other early color television receivers) are highly sought-after collectibles; attic "relics", especially with an RCA emblem, should be assessed by several knowledgeable and trustworthy antique radio or television collectors prior to disposition. The Powerpuff Girls Movie was released in 2002. RCA cameras and studio gear, particularly of the TK-40/41 series, became standard equipment at many American television network affiliates, as RCA CT-100 (external link) ("RCA Merrill" to dealers) television sets introduced color television to the public. A full-length TV series was aired in 1998. In 1953, RCA's color-TV standard was adopted as the standard for American color TV, the NTSC ("National Television Systems Committee" or "Never Twice the Same Color", depending on RCA/NBC or Westinghouse/CBS affiliation). In 1995, they were renamed to the more TV friendly Powerpuff Girls as a few more episodes and new antagonists, "Meat Fuzzy Lumpkins" and "Crime 101", appeared on the What-A-Cartoon! show. In 1949, RCA-Victor developed and released the first 45 rpm record to the public, answering CBS/Columbia's 33⅓ rpm "LP". Spike and Mike premiered the short at their Festival of Animation. The "NBC Red" network retained the NBC name, and RCA retained ownership. The show began as a project for Craig McCracken's college class at California Institute of the Arts in 1992, titled The Whoop-Ass Girls in Whoop-Ass Stew: "A Sticky Situation". It would become the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) in 1946. The series was created by animator Craig McCracken, and first produced by Hanna-Barbera (now Cartoon Network Studios) for Cartoon Network. Noble for $8,000,000, and renamed "The Blue Network, Inc". The Powerpuff Girls is an American animated television series about three little girls with superpowers who have dedicated their lives to fighting crime and the forces of evil. On October 12, 1943, the "NBC Blue" radio network was sold to Life Savers candy magnate Edward J. NOTE: Originally (in the "World Premiere Toon" times), they were called Powerpuff-flickorna. Antitrust concerns led to the breakup of the NBC radio networks by the FCC, a breakup affirmed by the United States Supreme Court. Swedish: Powerpuffpinglorna
("The Fashionable Girls" or "The Flirty Girls".) This was changed before the series started. (This was not the first attempt at a commercial long play record format, as Edison Records had marketed a microgroove vertically recorded disc with 20 minutes playing time per side the previous decade; the Edison long playing records were also a commercial failure.). NOTE: Originally (in the "World Premiere Toon" times), they were called "Las Chicas Coquetas". The system was withdrawn from the market after about a year. Latin America: Las Chicas Superpoderosas
Russian: Крутые девчонки (Krutie Devchonki, literally "Kick-ass Girls"). In 1931, RCA Victor developed and released the first 33⅓ rpm records to the public. Portugal: As Powerpuff Girls. The company also created new techniques for adding sound to film. Brazil: As Meninas Super-Poderosas (Literally "The superpowerful girls"). RCA Victor produced many radio-phonographs. Portuguese:
Polish: Atomówki (Literally "Little atomic girls"). The company then became RCA-Victor. Norwegian: "Powerpuffjentene". In 1929, RCA purchased the Victor Talking Machine Company, then the world's largest manufacturer of phonographs (including the famous "Victrola") and phonograph records (in British English, "gramophone records"). Korean: 파워퍼프 걸 (R.R.: paweopeopeu geol) (Powerpuff Girl). By 1926, RCA had grasped the market for commercial radio, and purchased the WEAF and WCAP radio stations and network from AT&T, merged them with RCA's own attempt at networking, the WJZ New York/WRC Washington chain, and formed the National Broadcasting Company (NBC). Japanese: パワーパフガールズ (Pawāpafugāruzu) (Powerpuff Girls). It also acquired the patents of United Fruit and Westinghouse, in exchange for ownership stakes. Lithuanian: Super Mergaitės (Literally "Super Girls"). RCA took over the assets of American Marconi, and was responsible for marketing GE and Westinghouse's radio equipment. Latvian: Detektīvmeitenes (Literally "Detective girls"). RCA's charter required it be mostly American-owned. Italian: Le Superchicche. David Sarnoff was named General Manager. Icelandic: Stuðboltastelpurnar ("the energetic girls", literally "the energy-ball girls"). RCA was formed in 1919 as a publicly-held company owned in part by AT&T and GE. Hungarian: Pindúr Pandúrok (Literally "Tiny cops"). Congress to entrust in his company, General Electric (GE), together with American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T), a monopoly of international radio. Hebrew: בנות הפאוורפאף (B'not Ha-Powerpuff) ("The Girls of Powerpuff"). Owen Young convinced the U.S. French: Les Super Nanas (The Super Chicks). The United States Navy tried, but failed, to gain the monopoly for the Navy. Finnish: Tehotytöt. After the war, many saw radio as a natural monopoly. Supergirls). The seizure of the assets of British-owned American Marconi by the United States Navy and the cooperation between General Electric, United Fruit and Westinghouse Electric Corporation laid the groundwork for the Radio Corporation of America, RCA. Croatian: Supercure (lit. All production of radio equipment was for the military. Simplified Chinese: 飞天小女警. During World War I the patents of the major companies involved with radio in the United States of America were merged to facilitate the war effort. Traditional Chinese: 飛天小女警. . Chinese: Literally: "Flying Tiny Female Cops", Pronounce: fēi tiān xiǎo nǚ jǐng
The monsters that occasionally attack Townsville are a nod to the famous Godzilla series and films. The two companies bought those assets from General Electric, which took over the RCA conglomerate in 1986 and kept RCA's NBC broadcasting interests. (Despite a fact in above). RCA, formerly an initialism for the Radio Corporation of America, is now a trademark used by two companies for products descended from that common ancestor:. In The Life and Times of Juniper Lee, Jody Irwin, one of Juniper's best friends claims there are over three hundred episodes. Sony BMG Music Entertainment, which owns the RCA Victor and RCA Records record labels it received from one of its owners, BMG. In "Imaginary Fiend", when Blossom falls inside a pile of clothes, she comes out dressed in a large red jacket, a round blue cap and yellow gloves, which make her look just like Eric Cartman from South Park. Thomson SA, which manufactures consumer electronics like RCA-branded televisions, DVD players, video cassette recorders, direct broadcast satellite decoders, camcorders, audio equipment, telephones, and related accessories; and. That is a reference to Ernst Stavro Blofeld's famous pose in the James Bond movies, although in this case it's the cat that makes the orders. The "Cat Man Do" episode includes a white cat on the knees of a well-dressed criminal who supervises operations and pets the feline. In the "Boogie Frights" episode, the last sequence is a remake of the Death Star race at the end of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. There was an hour-long Christmas episode "Twas the Fight Before Christmas", where Princess switches Santa's naughty and nice lists. An anime version of this series, Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z is being planned. and no more episodes have been planned. 78 episodes in 6 seasons, and 1 self-titled movie called The Powerpuff Girls Movie, have been made. (Voiced by Tom Kenny). The Talking Dog: He mostly appears as a background character, but always has something to say, and once had his own episode. Major Man: an archetypical superhero, came to Townsville trying to take the girls' place but it was discovered he was nothing but a big fraud and the girls made him leave Townsville. That is, their crimes are as primitive as their species (they considered stealing a discarded orange to be their greatest crime ever), and they have some ties with the Powerpuff Girls. The Amoeba Boys: The harmless pack of amoebae who first appeared in the "World Premiere Toons" "Crime 101," are somewhere in between enemies and friends. (voiced by Tom Kenny). Sometimes, he breaks fourth wall. Narrator: The series' narrator who says "The city of Townsville!" at the beginning and "So once again, the day is saved! Thanks to The Powerpuff Girls!" at the end. Steve the Monster. Robber Dude. Officer Mike Brikowski. Lenny Baxter. Dick Hardly. Donnie. Bernie Bernstein. Counterpart. Cohort. Mastermind. The Ministry of Pain
The Giant Fishballoon. The Boogie Man. The Dooks of Doom. Bud: The Son. Julie: The Daughter. Maryanne: The Mother. Harold: The Father. These actually appeared twice in the show
The Smiths: Their next door neighbors. Roach Coach. Abracadaver. Femme Fatale. His voice and character were inspired by the Chief of the Blue Meanies in Yellow Submarine. He has shown numerous satanic forms, most of which are revealed in hell or apocalyptic situations or realms. When forced to fight, he is a force to be reckoned with, as he heralds doom in every direction. He often disguises himself or creates psychological events or catastrophes which he uses as an attempt to cause the Powerpuff Girls to break mentally. He is so evil that his real name can never be said. Him: A mysterious, super powerful, red-skinned, and effeminate devil. True to her name, she seduces men, young or old. In one episode, she had the ability to whip off globs of uber-sticky hair gel adhering people to walls. When her identity is revealed, she often fights with her whip-like hair which she can control. Sedusa A woman considered to be a master of disguise. They have bully-like personalities and are very violent. The Rowdyruff Boys: Male versions of the Powerpuff Girls made by Mojo Jojo. Her name is a play on Daddy Warbucks from Annie (voiced by Jennifer Hale). Princess Morbucks: A spoiled little rich girl. They have the personality of juvenile delinquents and have been known to form a good stratagem or two. the leader has goat legs, and a human upper body). The Gangreen Gang A pair of sick-looking (hence the name) hoodlums that are somewhat mutated looking (i.e. (voiced by Jim Cummings). He is well-known for his insane anger and possessing immense physical strength. Fuzzy Lumpkins A large, husky, furry pink redneck that loves his hunting gun like a spouse, and will shoot anything he finds "on his property". Jackson). (voiced by Roger L. He has been known to go completely berserk and howl and rage like a ravenous chimp. Mojo Jojo: A mad scientist chimp with vast intelligence. (voiced by Jennifer Martin). (most likely a reference to the initial appearance of redhead Mary Jane Watson in Spider-Man.) She is named after the cerebellum. Sara Bellum: Mayor's very competent assistant, the statuesque redheaded person, whose face is always just out of shot. Ms. (voiced by Tom Kenny). In one episode where he was forced to run for re-election as Mayor, he ran with the campaign slogan "Vote Mayor for mayor!". Mayor of Townsville: An empty-headed mayor who is referred throughout only as "Mayor". Keane: Teacher of Pokey Oaks Kindergarten (voiced by Kath Soucie in the "What-A-Cartoon" episodes and by Jennifer Hale in the series). Ms. Professor Utonium: A scientist who creates the Powerpuff Girls in this series (voiced by Tom Kane). And a twister with devastating after-effects. Turning into a ball to save people or strike them out. Spinning around fast enough to create after-image doubles. A triple attack from side to side and front. Ability to project a variety of energy blasts. Super-speed. Ability to fly. Super-strength. the violent one). She is "the toughest fighter" (i.e. Daily): Black-haired, green-eyed, and dressed in green. Buttercup (voiced by E.G. She speaks Spanish, and can also talk to animals and monsters. the spacey one). She is "the joy and the laughter" (i.e. Bubbles (voiced by Kath Soucie in the What-a-Cartoon! episodes and Tara Strong in the series): Blond-haired, blue-eyed, and dressed in blue. Her special superpower is Ice Breath. the bookish, drill instructor-ish one). According to the theme tune, she is "the commander and the leader" (i.e. Blossom (voiced by Cathy Cavadini): Red-haired, pink-eyed, and dressed in pink. |