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The Blinkins are a series of characters created for the toy company LJN.[1] Baby Blinkins dolls were marketed in the United States in the mid-1980s following the popularity of the Cabbage Patch Kids.[2][3]
The story of The Blinkins television specials broadcast in 1986 follows the adventures of a group of five anthropomorphic female fireflies who protect the beauty of the forest.[1] The main protagonists are Blinky, Shady, Flashy, Flick, and Twinkle, who defend the forest from villains such as Mr. Slime, an alligator.[4] The series was produced by MCA Television in association with TMS Entertainment.[5]
Episodes
These episodes tell stories about how the Blinkins face various threats to their home in the forest and help other characters in need:[5][4]
- "The Blinkins" – April 1986
- "The Blinkins and the Bear" – September 1986
- "The Blinkins and the Blizzard" – December 1986
The specials were syndicated and released on videotape by MCA Home Video as The Blinkins: The Bear and the Blizzard.[5][6]
References
- 1 2 Woolery, George W. (1989). "Blinkins, The". Animated TV specials: The complete directory to the first twenty-five years, 1962–1987. Scarecrow Press. pp. 35–36. ISBN 0810821982.
- ↑ Vaughan, Robin (December 16, 1986). "Material girls: All dolled up". Boston Phoenix. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ↑ Leccesse, Donna (July 1986). "Doll makers vie for new positions; with retail dollars starting to open up, competition among manufacturers increases". Playthings. Retrieved November 3, 2025 – via Gale General OneFile.
- 1 2 Terrace, Vincent (2010). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010. Vol. 1. McFarland & Company. p. 114.
- 1 2 3 Lenburg, Jeff (2009). The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons. Facts on File. p. 266. ISBN 9780816065998.
- ↑ Hartl, John (March 1, 1994). "Disney's 'Fox' leads spring kid-vid parade". Knight Ridder/Tribune. Retrieved November 3, 2025 – via Gale General OneFile.