Why the heck are they so small?
looks like they were scrunched down
shareThat's one of the reasons I like it. apparently they are modeled on the Hasbro toy line and those things scrunched down as you say..I think it's hilarious.
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Stylistic choice. The show is aimed at preschool children and is based on toys also for the same crowd. They are squatter and abstracted to appeal to young children. They aren't children themselves.
shareThe show is aimed at preschool children and is based on toys also for the same crowd. They are squatter and abstracted to appeal to young children
Sure, the toys are aimed at children. That's generally who toys are for.
But the show itself, is aimed at children, young adults, and adults.
TSHSS is a PARODY.
It is designed for people of all ages.
It's the perfect example of a show, whereupon a young child can watch, a 20-something year old can watch, and a 40 year old (or older) can watch, all sitting together on the same couch, having a good time.
The show is a perfect example of absurdist humor and pitch-perfect parody.
It has the sillier, more juvenile jokes and flashy colors to entertain the youngest viewer, but also makes references to things like The Infinity Gauntlet that the 20-somethings would catch, and even references old-school Marvel comics with jokes and in-references that the 40 and older crowd will enjoy.
It is a self-aware parody of the Marvel characters, with influences taken from on the comedic "Mini Marvels" series of parody comic books, in that the heroes tend to find themselves in comedic situations, and have cartoonish bents to their usually serious personalities (such as The Incredible Hulk being jovial and good-natured but with "major anger issues"), and is an overall comedic take on the Avengers.
It's one of the few nearly perfect family shows. Something for each generation to enjoy.
It's an animation style called "super-deformed" or "Squat" characters.
It's not done solely to be aimed at children.
That notion is exclusive to Americans.
The style started decades ago, and is generally used for means of parody.
It's quite popular in countries like Japan, where it appeals to teens and adults, not just children.
You really should educate yourself before you speak. share
Sure, the toys are aimed at children. That's generally who toys are for.
But the show itself, is aimed at children, young adults, and adults.
TSHSS is a PARODY.
It is designed for people of all ages.
It's the perfect example of a show, whereupon a young child can watch, a 20-something year old can watch, and a 40 year old (or older) can watch, all sitting together on the same couch, having a good time.
The show is a perfect example of absurdist humor and pitch-perfect parody.
It has the sillier, more juvenile jokes and flashy colors to entertain the youngest viewer, but also makes references to things like The Infinity Gauntlet that the 20-somethings would catch, and even references old-school Marvel comics with jokes and in-references that the 40 and older crowd will enjoy.
It is a self-aware parody of the Marvel characters, with influences taken from on the comedic "Mini Marvels" series of parody comic books, in that the heroes tend to find themselves in comedic situations, and have cartoonish bents to their usually serious personalities (such as The Incredible Hulk being jovial and good-natured but with "major anger issues"), and is an overall comedic take on the Avengers.
It's one of the few nearly perfect family shows. Something for each generation to enjoy.
It's an animation style called "super-deformed" or "Squat" characters.
It's not done solely to be aimed at children.
That notion is exclusive to Americans.
The style started decades ago, and is generally used for means of parody.
It's quite popular in countries like Japan, where it appeals to teens and adults, not just children.
You really should educate yourself before you speak.
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One episode featured the stats of Falcon, and it said he was 5'10. So it's just the animation style.
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If you create a thread titled, "He/she looks like..." you are officially disturbed.
They were apparently normal sized, then they were hit at the bottom of a mountain by a flying, writing weirdo-freak....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g266Uwp6ZnI
Because somebody at Marvel finally acknowledged The Super Deformed/Chibi style of parody, which is pretty popular in Japan. The same style is found in "SD gundam" and "Go Nagai CB Chara world", two hilarious titles that -while practically unknown overseas- have always been a hit in Japan. Japanese chibi parodies tend to be focused on more adult oriented humor. The Super Hero Squad, on the other hand, is aimed at small children.
I've also heard that the 2003 teen titans will have a chibi-parody series soon.
They've been showing Chibi Titan shorts during Young Justice and the new Ultimate Spider-Man show also has a lot of anime flair with their comedy, with a Chibi Spider-Man and all.
A boat that floats on water can also sink in it.share
It is a self-aware parody of the Marvel characters, with influences taken from on the comedic "Mini Marvels" series of parody comic books, in that the heroes tend to find themselves in comedic situations, and have cartoonish bents to their usually serious personalities (such as The Incredible Hulk being jovial and good-natured but with "major anger issues"), and is an overall comedic take on the Avengers.
It's one of the few nearly perfect family shows. Something for each generation to enjoy.
It's an animation style called "super-deformed" or "Squat" characters.
It's not done solely to be aimed at children.
That notion is exclusive to Americans.
The style started decades ago, and is generally used for means of parody.
It's quite popular in countries like Japan, where it appeals to teens and adults, not just children.
it makes me happy.
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