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* It can also be spotted on the English dubs of [[D'Ocon Films Productions (Spain)|D'Ocon Films]]' TV series, ''Basket Fever'', and the cartoon ''Captain Zed and the Zee Zone'', among others. | * It can also be spotted on the English dubs of [[D'Ocon Films Productions (Spain)|D'Ocon Films]]' TV series, ''Basket Fever'', and the cartoon ''Captain Zed and the Zee Zone'', among others. | ||
''' | '''Legacy:''' This logo is a huge favorite, thanks to the music. | ||
==HIT Entertainment PLC/HIT Entertainment== | ==HIT Entertainment PLC/HIT Entertainment== | ||
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'''Availability:''' Extinct. This was possibly a prototype logo, and so far, it has only been known to appear on some international TV prints of season 1 episodes of ''ReBoot.'' | '''Availability:''' Extinct. This was possibly a prototype logo, and so far, it has only been known to appear on some international TV prints of season 1 episodes of ''ReBoot.'' | ||
''' | '''Legacy:''' This logo appears to be the prototype for the next logo. | ||
===2nd Logo (December 31, 1995-April 3, 2001)=== | ===2nd Logo (December 31, 1995-April 3, 2001)=== | ||
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* Despite being a co-production with the BBC, don't expect this to pop up on the TV movie ''The Phoenix & the Carpet''. | * Despite being a co-production with the BBC, don't expect this to pop up on the TV movie ''The Phoenix & the Carpet''. | ||
''' | '''Legacy:''' It erases the last logo's faults. | ||
===3rd Logo (September 7, 1996-May 15, 1997)=== | ===3rd Logo (September 7, 1996-May 15, 1997)=== | ||
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'''Availability:''' Extinct. This was a prototype logo, and as such only appeared in the unaired pilot to ''Bob the Builder''. The variant was seen on the aforementioned ''Professor Bubble''. | '''Availability:''' Extinct. This was a prototype logo, and as such only appeared in the unaired pilot to ''Bob the Builder''. The variant was seen on the aforementioned ''Professor Bubble''. | ||
''' | '''Legacy:''' This logo was lost until November 2020, when it along with episodes of ''Professor Bubble'' and the full pilot of ''Bob the Builder'' were found. | ||
===4th Logo (1997-2008)=== | ===4th Logo (1997-2008)=== | ||
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* It was most likely going to appear on Marks & Spencer-exclusive compilation VHS releases of ''Angelina Ballerina'', ''The Magic Key'', ''Kipper'' and ''Percy the Park Keeper''. | * It was most likely going to appear on Marks & Spencer-exclusive compilation VHS releases of ''Angelina Ballerina'', ''The Magic Key'', ''Kipper'' and ''Percy the Park Keeper''. | ||
''' | '''Legacy:''' The explosion, slightly jarring appearance, and audio cacophony might have caused a few scares, depending on your view. However, speaking of which, this logo is very well done and is considerably a favorite of many. In fact, this logo is the most creative on-screen logo for HIT Entertainment. | ||
===5th Logo (September 4, 2000-March 13, 2007)=== | ===5th Logo (September 4, 2000-March 13, 2007)=== | ||
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* Strangely, ''Thomas & Friends'' DVDs from 2003 to 2008 owned by 2Entertain used the 4th logo instead of this for some reason. | * Strangely, ''Thomas & Friends'' DVDs from 2003 to 2008 owned by 2Entertain used the 4th logo instead of this for some reason. | ||
''' | '''Legacy:''' Just like the previous logos, this one's fondly remembered by those who grew up with it, despite being quite bland. | ||
===6th Logo (September 4, 2006-)=== | ===6th Logo (September 4, 2006-)=== | ||
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* 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. | ||
''' | '''Legacy:''' It's a cute logo, albeit not as good as the 4th logo. 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. | ||
==Final Note== | ==Final Note== | ||