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'''Nicknames:''' "HIT Block", "Jumping Blocks", "Dancing Blocks", "Bouncy Blocks", "Annoying Blocks", "Blocks of Boredom", "Cute Blocks", "Toy Blocks" | '''Nicknames:''' "HIT Block", "Jumping Blocks", "Dancing Blocks", "Bouncy Blocks", "Annoying Blocks", "Blocks of Boredom", "Cute Blocks", "Toy Blocks" | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
*There is a short version which only shows the ending part after the blocks walk away. | * There is a short version which only shows the ending part after the blocks walk away. | ||
*There are also other short versions in which the text is already at the bottom of the screen while the HIT blocks move in various different sequences: | * There are also other short versions in which the text is already at the bottom of the screen while the HIT blocks move in various different sequences: | ||
**The HIT block is at a farther away angle. Then, the two other blocks come in and jump before exiting, as the middle one bounces closer to the screen. | ** The HIT block is at a farther away angle. Then, the two other blocks come in and jump before exiting, as the middle one bounces closer to the screen. | ||
**The blocks chase each other around before they bump into each other, and we zoom into the middle block dazed for a moment. | ** The blocks chase each other around before they bump into each other, and we zoom into the middle block dazed for a moment. | ||
**The blocks roll and jump around on top of the middle block before it rolls closer to the screen. | ** The blocks roll and jump around on top of the middle block before it rolls closer to the screen. | ||
**The blocks look at each other, slide to the other direction, and slide to the start position, then two of the other blocks leave as the screen zooms toward the one in the middle. This is a very rare variant. | ** The blocks look at each other, slide to the other direction, and slide to the start position, then two of the other blocks leave as the screen zooms toward the one in the middle. This is a very rare variant. | ||
*A very short variant exists where the block just drops down. | * A very short variant exists where the block just drops down. | ||
*There also exists another variant where the blocks bounce on top of each other, then fall off the first block, before jumping into it as the text appears. | * There also exists another variant where the blocks bounce on top of each other, then fall off the first block, before jumping into it as the text appears. | ||
*There exists a still version, as well, with a plain white background. Sometimes, the words “Distributed worldwide by” appears above the logo. | * There exists a still version, as well, with a plain white background. 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". (à la [[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". (à la [[Disney's FastPlay]] logo.) | ||
* On the ''Little People'' 2016 TV series and the first two seasons of the ''Bob the Builder'' reboot, it has a copyright notice on the bottom middle of the HIT Entertainment text. | * On the ''Little People'' 2016 TV series and the first two seasons of the ''Bob the Builder'' reboot, it has a copyright notice on the bottom middle of the HIT Entertainment text. | ||
* On the 11th season of ''Thomas & Friends'', the logo (still version) has the copyright notice (red) for individual episode per year of release (2007 or 2008) and the disclaimer about the series. Several home videos (in fullscreen) have the copyright notice dated 2006, 2007 or 2008. PBS airings use the original variant. | * On the 11th season of ''Thomas & Friends'', the logo (still version) has the copyright notice (red) for individual episode per year of release (2007 or 2008) and the disclaimer about the series. Several home videos (in fullscreen) have the copyright notice dated 2006, 2007 or 2008. PBS airings use the original variant. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | '''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | ||
*Sometimes, just the end theme of the show is used, or none at all. | * Sometimes, just the end theme of the show is used, or none at all. | ||
*The Auto Play variant has just 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 on your remote at anytime. Your feature presentation will begin in a moment. Enjoy!" | * The Auto Play variant has just 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 on your remote 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. | ||
*Low-pitched versions exist. | * Low-pitched versions exist. | ||
* On one [[Cartoonito IDs (International/UK/US)|Cartoonito]] airing of a 2011 episode of ''Fireman Sam'', the very short version’s theme played over the Xing Xing logo and the start of the first alternate short variant of the HIT logo. Also, some Cartoonito airings of the show have the very short version out of sync with the music. | * On one [[Cartoonito IDs (International/UK/US)|Cartoonito]] airing of a 2011 episode of ''Fireman Sam'', the very short version’s theme played over the Xing Xing logo and the start of the first alternate short variant of the HIT logo. Also, some Cartoonito airings of the show have the very short version out of sync with the music. | ||
* 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''': Extremely common. | '''Availability''': Extremely common. | ||
*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''. | * 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''. | ||
*The still logo can be found on games, some 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 color) and ''Pic Me''. | * The still logo can be found on games, some 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 color) and ''Pic Me''. | ||
*The long version most commonly appears at the start of UK DVDs, ''Fraggle Rock'' and ''Shaun the Sheep'' DVDs. | * The long version most commonly appears at the start of UK DVDs, ''Fraggle Rock'' and ''Shaun the Sheep'' DVDs. | ||
*The HIT DVD of ''Wallace & Gromit in Three Amazing Adventures'' also contains it. | * The HIT DVD of ''Wallace & Gromit in Three Amazing Adventures'' also contains it. | ||
*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 can be found 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 can be seen on 2008 episodes of ''Fireman Sam'' and on some airings of ''Wishbone''. | ||
*Even though the Mattel Creations logo now appears in place of the logo at the start of DVD releases and at end of their shows, the HIT logo still appears on DVD releases when "Play All" is selected and at the end of DVDs, though with some exceptions. | * Even though the Mattel Creations logo now appears in place of the logo at the start of DVD releases and at end of their shows, the HIT logo still appears on DVD releases when "Play All" is selected and at the end of DVDs, though with some exceptions. | ||
*This also surprisingly appears at the end of US releases of ''Fifi and the Flowertots'' and ''Roary the Racing Car'', since the company owns the US distribution rights to these shows. | * This also surprisingly appears at the end of US releases of ''Fifi and the Flowertots'' and ''Roary the Racing Car'', since the company owns the US distribution rights to these shows. | ||
'''Editor's Note''': It's a cute logo, albeit not as good as the 3th logo from 1997 to 2008. Plus, this logo may be annoying for people who are fans of the older logos. This also marked the departure of the globe logo that was used for about a decade. You know it's sad when the 4th logo was way more popular than this one. | '''Editor's Note''': It's a cute logo, albeit not as good as the 3th logo from 1997 to 2008. Plus, this logo may be annoying for people who are fans of the older logos. This also marked the departure of the globe logo that was used for about a decade. You know it's sad when the 4th logo was way more popular than this one. | ||