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'''Music/Sounds:''' A down-tempo beat with a chorus of children singing a short ditty at the beginning and end of the logo, and cartoonish sound effects, including a honk when the Nickelodeon ball comes to its final position. Different kids in the bumper say "One world, one Nickelodeon" in various languages, which in order are Zulu, Arabic, English, Finnish, Spanish, Hindi, Japanese, and Chinese.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A down-tempo beat with a chorus of children singing a short ditty at the beginning and end of the logo, and cartoonish sound effects, including a honk when the Nickelodeon ball comes to its final position. Different kids in the bumper say "One world, one Nickelodeon" in various languages, which in order are Zulu, Arabic, English, Finnish, Spanish, Hindi, Japanese, and Chinese.


'''Availability:''' n rare overall; extremely rare in the United States and Canada.
'''Availability:'''  
*Used in tandem with the 1993 logo for a few years, and seen on Nickelodeon videotapes released internationally by CIC Video and eventually Paramount Home Video, such as several ''Rugrats'' tapes from the UK and the Australian VHS releases of ''Blue's Clues: Arts & Crafts'' and ''The Ren and Stimpy Show: Incredibly Stupid Stories''. Its most recent sighting was on the Canadian VHS release of ''SpongeBob SquarePants: Christmas''. In North America, this logo appeared only on Spanish-language tapes released in the United States and for French-language tapes released in Canada.
*Used in tandem with the 1993 logo for a few years, and seen on Nickelodeon videotapes released internationally by CIC Video and eventually Paramount Home Video, such as several ''Rugrats'' tapes from the UK and the Australian VHS releases of ''Blue's Clues: Arts & Crafts'' and ''The Ren and Stimpy Show: Incredibly Stupid Stories''. Its most recent sighting was on the Canadian VHS release of ''SpongeBob SquarePants: Christmas''. In North America, this logo appeared only on Spanish-language tapes released in the United States and for French-language tapes released in Canada.


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'''Music/Sounds:''' A synth-pop/techno tune with a drum and bass beat, rhythm guitar and some female backing vocals near the climax. There are also several sound effects heard throughout, including the kids laughing near the opening, birds and cicadas chirping, and some boings/beeping as the play button flickers at the end.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A synth-pop/techno tune with a drum and bass beat, rhythm guitar and some female backing vocals near the climax. There are also several sound effects heard throughout, including the kids laughing near the opening, birds and cicadas chirping, and some boings/beeping as the play button flickers at the end.


'''Availability:''' Pretty common.
'''Availability:'''  
*Seen on Nickelodeon VHS tapes from the era, including later ''Rugrats'' tapes and the first few ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' VHS releases.
*Seen on Nickelodeon VHS tapes from the era, including later ''Rugrats'' tapes and the first few ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' VHS releases.
*It was introduced on ''Rugrats: I Think I Like You'' and made its last regular appearance on ''Rugrats: Mysteries''.
*It was introduced on ''Rugrats: I Think I Like You'' and made its last regular appearance on ''Rugrats: Mysteries''.
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*'''Fish''': With the exception of a few releases, this is seen on virtually every Nickelodeon DVD release from this time. Until 2004, it was followed by the [[Paramount DVD]] logo.
*'''Fish''': Very common. With the exception of a few releases, this is seen on virtually every Nickelodeon DVD release from this time. Until 2004, it was followed by the [[Paramount DVD]] logo.
**This was seen on the majority of ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' releases from this era, including various compilation DVDs, the first five seasons and the first volume of season 6, DVDs of ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'', as well as many other shows, and later Nick Jr. releases.
**This was seen on the majority of ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' releases from this era, including various compilation DVDs, the first five seasons and the first volume of season 6, DVDs of ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'', as well as many other shows, and later Nick Jr. releases.
**Also seen on some VHS releases at the time.
**Also seen on some VHS releases at the time.
**It makes a surprise appearance on several 2010 DVDs released after the 2009 rebrand (even when the packaging and most of them include the new logo), including ''Nickelodeon: We Love Our Friends'', released on January 5, 2010, ''SpongeBob SquarePants: Viking-Sized Adventures'', released on January 26, 2010, and made its last appearance as a whole on the DVD release of ''iCarly: iFight Shelby Marx'', released on March 30, 2010.
**It makes a surprise appearance on several 2010 DVDs released after the 2009 rebrand (even when the packaging and most of them include the new logo), including ''Nickelodeon: We Love Our Friends'', released on January 5, 2010, ''SpongeBob SquarePants: Viking-Sized Adventures'', released on January 26, 2010, and made its last appearance as a whole on the DVD release of ''iCarly: iFight Shelby Marx'', released on March 30, 2010.
*'''Robot''': Extremely rare. Only appears on the ''SpongeBob SquarePants: Halloween'' and ''Nicktoons Christmas'' DVDs. The VHS version of the former uses the Maze bumper.
*'''Robot''': Only appears on the ''SpongeBob SquarePants: Halloween'' and ''Nicktoons Christmas'' DVDs. The VHS version of the former uses the Maze bumper.
*'''Top''': Rare. Only seen on four ''Rugrats'' DVD releases: ''Mysteries'', ''Saves the Day'', ''Halloween'' and ''Turkey & Mistletoe'', and makes a surprise appearance on the 2011 reprint of the first title, which was released on September 20, 2011, while the others use the 2009 Nickelodeon Productions logo on their reprints.
*'''Top''': Only seen on four ''Rugrats'' DVD releases: ''Mysteries'', ''Saves the Day'', ''Halloween'' and ''Turkey & Mistletoe'', and makes a surprise appearance on the 2011 reprint of the first title, which was released on September 20, 2011, while the others use the 2009 Nickelodeon Productions logo on their reprints.
*'''Rocket''': Rare.
*'''Rocket''':  
** Can be found on all VHS and DVD releases of ''The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius''.
** Can be found on all VHS and DVD releases of ''The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius''.
** It also appeared on the VHS and DVD releases of ''Jimmy Timmy Power Hour'', and a few DVD releases of ''Rocket Power'' and ''All Grown Up''.
** It also appeared on the VHS and DVD releases of ''Jimmy Timmy Power Hour'', and a few DVD releases of ''Rocket Power'' and ''All Grown Up''.
*'''Flower''': Extremely rare. Only appears on some VHS releases of ''As Told By Ginger'' and ''The Amanda Show''. The regular fish logo appears on the DVD releases.
*'''Flower''': Only appears on some VHS releases of ''As Told By Ginger'' and ''The Amanda Show''. The regular fish logo appears on the DVD releases.
*'''Slime Cloud''': Ultra rare. This only appears on one release - the VHS version of ''The Fairly OddParents: Abra-Catastrophe! The Movie''. Once again, the DVD release of it just features the regular fish logo.
*'''Slime Cloud''': This only appears on one release - the VHS version of ''The Fairly OddParents: Abra-Catastrophe! The Movie''. Once again, the DVD release of it just features the regular fish logo.
*'''Eyes''': Ultra rare. It's only seen on the ''Nicktoons Halloween'' DVD.
*'''Eyes''': It's only seen on the ''Nicktoons Halloween'' DVD.
* '''Crown''': Uncommon, bordering on rare.
* '''Crown''':  
**Can be found on the VHS version of ''SpongeBob SquarePants: Lost in Time'' (the DVD version has the regular Fish logo), which is also the last ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' VHS released.
**Can be found on the VHS version of ''SpongeBob SquarePants: Lost in Time'' (the DVD version has the regular Fish logo), which is also the last ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' VHS released.
**Also appears on some ''Fairly Odd Parents'' VHS and DVD releases (the Fish logo is used otherwise), some ''All Grown Up!'' VHS releases (which use the Rocket or the Fish on the DVD versions) and the DVD releases of ''Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 2'' and ''3'', as well as the VHS release of the former.
**Also appears on some ''Fairly Odd Parents'' VHS and DVD releases (the Fish logo is used otherwise), some ''All Grown Up!'' VHS releases (which use the Rocket or the Fish on the DVD versions) and the DVD releases of ''Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 2'' and ''3'', as well as the VHS release of the former.
*'''Carpet''': Ultra rare. Originally used as a station ID. It only appeared on the VHS release of ''The Fairly OddParents: Superhero Spectacle''. Yet again, the regular fish logo is on the DVD.
*'''Carpet''': Originally used as a station ID. It only appeared on the VHS release of ''The Fairly OddParents: Superhero Spectacle''. Yet again, the regular fish logo is on the DVD.
*'''Slug''': Ultra rare. This was not used in the United States and Canada. Only appears on the region 4 DVD release of ''The Wild Thornberrys: Heroes of the Animal Kingdom''. Other prints just have the Fish logo.
*'''Slug''': This was not used in the United States and Canada. Only appears on the region 4 DVD release of ''The Wild Thornberrys: Heroes of the Animal Kingdom''. Other prints just have the Fish logo.
*'''Lightbulb''': Ultra rare. Just like the Worm logo, this was not used in the United States and Canada. This was only used on the Region 2 ''Rugrats'' VHS and DVD release "Run Riot".
*'''Lightbulb''': Just like the Worm logo, this was not used in the United States and Canada. This was only used on the Region 2 ''Rugrats'' VHS and DVD release "Run Riot".


'''Legacy:''' The Fish logo is a favorite among Nickelodeon fans (especially ''SpongeBob'' fans). Viewers may recognize the Slime Cloud logo from it being used as an endcap, or for its appearances on ''Rugrats'' video trailers (after the original version of the series' intro ends) and on the VHS release of ''The Rugrats Movie''.
'''Legacy:''' The Fish logo is a favorite among Nickelodeon fans (especially ''SpongeBob'' fans). Viewers may recognize the Slime Cloud logo from it being used as an endcap, or for its appearances on ''Rugrats'' video trailers (after the original version of the series' intro ends) and on the VHS release of ''The Rugrats Movie''.
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