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**The block just drops down. This is a very short variant.
**The block just drops down. This is a very short variant.
**The blocks bounce on top of each other, then fall off the first block before jumping into it, making the first block grow. Notably, the text doesn't fade in until later.
**The blocks bounce on top of each other, then fall off the first block before jumping into it, making the first block grow. Notably, the text doesn't fade in until later.
* A prototype version exists, which is still, with a plain white background and a slightly different model. Sometimes, the words “Distributed worldwide by” appears above the logo.
*A prototype version exists, which is still, with a plain white background and a slightly different model. Sometimes, the words “Distributed worldwide by” appears above the logo.
*In-credit variants exist. One is of the still worldwide distribution variant, one is an in-credit still of the normal animated version, and the final one shows just the HIT block with the text “Distributed Internationally by HIT Entertainment” to the left of it.
*In-credit variants exist. One is of the still worldwide distribution variant, one is an in-credit still of the normal animated version, and the final one shows just the HIT block with the text “Distributed Internationally by HIT Entertainment” to the left of it.
*On many DVD releases of HIT Entertainment shows, such as Lionsgate releases of the CGI ''Thomas & Friends'', the still variant is shown with two blue buttons below it, one reading "Auto Play" and the other reading "Main Menu" (just like the [[Disney's FastPlay]] logo).
*On many DVD releases of HIT Entertainment shows, such as Lionsgate releases of the CGI ''Thomas & Friends'', the still variant is shown with two blue buttons below it, one reading "Auto Play" and the other reading "Main Menu" (just like the [[Disney's FastPlay]] logo).
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'''Audio Variants:'''
'''Audio Variants:'''
*Sometimes, it's the ending theme of the show or none.
*Sometimes, it's the ending theme of the show or none.
*The theme varies by variant. Every short variant, including the very short variant, had this theme shortened (which vary on how it was shortened). However, in two variants, the music plays as normal but there are two extra notes at the end after the normal fanfare is finished.
*The theme varies by variant. Every short variant, including the very short variant, had this theme shortened (which vary on how it is shortened). However, in two variants, the music plays as normal but there are two extra notes at the end after the normal fanfare is finished.
*The Auto Play variant has a male announcer saying "For your convenience, this DVD has been enhanced with HIT Entertainment's Auto Play. Your program and a selection of bonus features will begin automatically. To bypass Auto Play, select the "Main Menu" button at anytime. Your feature presentation will begin in a moment. Enjoy!"
*The Auto Play variant has a male announcer saying "For your convenience, this DVD has been enhanced with HIT Entertainment's Auto Play. Your program and a selection of bonus features will begin automatically. To bypass Auto Play, select the "Main Menu" button at anytime. Your feature presentation will begin in a moment. Enjoy!"
*On Channel 5 airings and prints of ''Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps'', the [[The WNET Group|WNET Thirteen]] and/or the HIT logo theme play over the in-credit variant.
*On Channel 5 airings and prints of ''Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps'', the [[The WNET Group|WNET Thirteen]] and/or the HIT logo theme play over the in-credit variant.
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*Sometimes, the music from one short variant will play over another short variant.
*Sometimes, the music from one short variant will play over another short variant.


'''Availability:''' Seen on shows such as ''Fireman Sam'', ''Barney & Friends'' from the 2007-09 seasons, ''Bob the Builder'' (original and 2015 reboot), seasons 11-20 of ''Thomas & Friends'', ''Little People'' (2016 series), and ''Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps''.  
'''Availability:''' Appears on shows such as ''Fireman Sam'', ''Barney & Friends'' from the 2007-09 seasons, ''Bob the Builder'' (original and 2015 reboot), seasons 11-20 of ''Thomas & Friends'', ''Little People'' (2016 series), and ''Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps''.  
*The still logo can be found on games, early DVD releases and sometimes at the end of shows, while the still Worldwide Distribution version appears at the end of some ''Bob the Builder'' and ''The Likeaballs'' episodes, as well as on ''Wobbly Land'' (with the text in a different font and colour) and ''Pic Me''.
*The still logo appears on games, early DVD releases and sometimes at the end of shows, while the still Worldwide Distribution version appears at the end of some ''Bob the Builder'' and ''The Likeaballs'' episodes, as well as on ''Wobbly Land'' (with the text in a different font and colour) and ''Pic Me''.
*The long version is used as a de-facto home media logo on UK DVD releases, and some U.S. DVD releases.
*The long version is used as a de-facto home media logo on UK DVD releases, and some U.S. DVD releases.
**Beginning with the ''Thomas & Friends'' DVD "Extradorinary Engines", until "A Colourful World", the [[Mattel Television|Mattel Creations]] logo appears after the warning, but the HIT logo still appears when "Play All" is selected and at the end of DVD releases, though with some exceptions. The HIT logo then returned at the beginning of releases with "Thomas & Friends: Digs & Discoveries".
**Beginning with the ''Thomas & Friends'' DVD "Extradorinary Engines", until "A Colourful World", the [[Mattel Television|Mattel Creations]] logo appears after the warning, but the HIT logo still appears when "Play All" is selected and at the end of DVD releases, though with some exceptions. The HIT logo then returned at the beginning of releases with "Thomas & Friends: Digs & Discoveries".
*This logo also appears on later ''Fraggle Rock'' DVD releases and U.S. [[Aardman Animations|Aardman]] releases such as ''Wallace & Gromit in Three Amazing Adventures'', the Blu-ray release of ''Wallace & Gromit: The Complete Collection'', ''Shaun the Sheep'', and ''Timmy Time''.
*This logo also appears on later ''Fraggle Rock'' DVD releases and U.S. [[Aardman Animations|Aardman]] releases such as ''Wallace & Gromit in Three Amazing Adventures'', the Blu-ray release of ''Wallace & Gromit: The Complete Collection'', ''Shaun the Sheep'', and ''Timmy Time''.
*This version is also present on the ''Frances'' compilation ''Bedtime for Frances (DVD & Book Collection)''.
*This version is also present on the ''Frances'' compilation ''Bedtime for Frances (DVD & Book Collection)''.
*The second alternate short variant can be found on several shows such as ''Mike the Knight''.
*The second alternate short variant appears on several shows such as ''Mike the Knight''.
*The very short variant can be seen on 2008 episodes of ''Fireman Sam'' and on some airings of ''Wishbone''.
*The very short variant appears on 2008 episodes of ''Fireman Sam'' and on some airings of ''Wishbone''.
*This also appears at the end of U.S. releases of ''Fifi and the Flowertots'' and ''Roary the Racing Car'', since the company owns the U.S. distribution rights to these shows.
*This also appears at the end of U.S. releases of ''Fifi and the Flowertots'' and ''Roary the Racing Car'', since the company owns the U.S. distribution rights to these shows.


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