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'''Audio Variant:''' A silent version exists.
'''Audio Variant:''' A silent version exists.


'''Availability:''' Appears on the company's programmes from the time-period until 1995.  
'''Availability:''' Seen on the company's programmes from the time-period until 1995.  
*This logo was used back when HIT transitioned into a full distributor of various shows.
*This logo was used back when HIT transitioned into a full distributor of various shows.
*Appears on old ''Where's Waldo/Wally?: The Animated Series'' VHS releases from the era.
*This logo is preserved on old ''Where's Waldo/Wally?: The Animated Series'' VHS releases from the era.
*It also appears on the English dubs of [[D'Ocon Films]]' TV series, ''Basket Fever'', and the cartoon ''Captain Zed and the Zee Zone'', among others.
*It is also seen on the English dubs of [[D'Ocon Films]]' TV series, ''Basket Fever'', and the cartoon ''Captain Zed and the Zee Zone'', among others.
*It also appears on ''Casper & Friends'' and ''Felix the Cat'' syndicated packages.
*It is also seen on ''Casper & Friends'' and ''Felix the Cat'' syndicated packages.
*It also appears on the 1995 UK VHS release of ''Felix The Cat: The Leprechaun King'' from [[BBC Video]], and also on the ''Felix the Cat: The Golden Bug'' VHS and DVD releases from [[Right Entertainment]]/[[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment|Universal]].
*It is also preserved on the 1995 UK VHS release of ''Felix The Cat: The Leprechaun King'' from [[BBC Video]], and also on the ''Felix the Cat: The Golden Bug'' VHS and DVD releases from [[Right Entertainment]]/[[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment|Universal]].


==HIT Entertainment==
==HIT Entertainment==
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*The byline was at least translated into French by simply placing a black bar over the original byline with a translation on top of it.
*The byline was at least translated into French by simply placing a black bar over the original byline with a translation on top of it.
*On an Rede Manchete (?) airing, the HIT logo is cut-out, but you can see the thin line during the beginning of it (which is actually the bottom of the CGI letter "I").
*On an Rede Manchete (?) airing, the HIT logo is cut-out, but the thin line can be seen during the beginning of it (which is actually the bottom of the CGI letter "I").
*A variant exists where when the animation is complete, the logo fades out.
*A variant exists where when the animation is complete, the logo fades out.


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'''Audio:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:''' 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:''' 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''.


===2nd Logo (December 31, 1995-April 3, 2001)===
===2nd Logo (December 31, 1995-April 3, 2001)===
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*An early version exists, which appeares on ''Riding High''. Here, the globe has a white halo around it and there is also no byline.
*An early version exists, which is seen on ''Riding High''. Here, the globe has a white halo around it and there is also no byline.
*A version where the URL and byline swap places also exists, which appears on early episodes of ''Bob the Builder''.
*A version where the URL and byline swap places also exists, which is seen on early episodes of ''Bob the Builder''.
*There are instances where the logo is just seen with the byline, such as Scandinavian versions of ''Bob the Builder''.
*There are instances where the logo is just seen with the byline, such as Scandinavian versions of ''Bob the Builder''.
*On some later prints of ''Basket Fever'', the background is now a white/{{color|lavender}} gradient background, with a slightly-{{color|yellow|yellowed}} map of the world on it, "'''ENTERTAINMENT PLC'''" in black, and no text on the bottom. The screen also jumps when the lasers are heard.
*On some later prints of ''Basket Fever'', the background is now a white/{{color|lavender}} gradient background, with a slightly-{{color|yellow|yellowed}} map of the world on it, "'''ENTERTAINMENT PLC'''" in black, and no text on the bottom. The screen also jumps when the lasers are heard.
*A still version of this logo exists, which appears on VHS releases.
*A still version of this logo exists, which can be found on VHS releases.
*An in-credit variant exists, which appears on ''Archibald the Koala''.
*An in-credit variant exists, which is seen on ''Archibald the Koala''.
*A true 16:9 widescreen version exists.
*A true 16:9 widescreen version exists.
*On CITV UK airings of ''Kipper'', the logo is still and the URL and byline are replaced with the "www.citv.co.uk" website in the bottom right corner.
*On CITV UK airings of ''Kipper'', the logo is still and the URL and byline are also replaced with the "www.citv.co.uk" website in the bottom right corner.


'''Technique:''' CGI.  
'''Technique:''' CGI.  
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*The still version plays either silent or the show's ending theme to ''Kipper''. Like the above variant, the latter version implies the logo was sourced from the end of a ''Kipper'' episode.
*The still version plays either silent or the show's ending theme to ''Kipper''. Like the above variant, the latter version implies the logo was sourced from the end of a ''Kipper'' episode.


'''Availability:''' Appears on the company's programs during this logo's hey-day until 2001.  
'''Availability:''' Seen on the company's programs during this logo's hey-day until 2001.  
*Its first appearance was on ''Riding High''.
*Its first appearance was on ''Riding High''.
*This logo debuted when HIT transitioned from a third-party distributor into a full producer of programs.
*This logo debuted when HIT transitioned from a third-party distributor into a full producer of programs.
*It appears on much of HIT's original programming from the time period: ''The Wind in the Willows'' and ''The Willows in Winter'', ''Brambly Hedge'', ''Percy the Park Keeper'', ''Kipper'', ''Sheeep'', and the first three seasons of ''Bob the Builder''.
*This logo is seen on much of HIT's original programming from the time period: ''The Wind in the Willows'' and ''The Willows in Winter'', ''Brambly Hedge'', ''Percy the Park Keeper'', ''Kipper'', ''Sheeep'', and the first three seasons of ''Bob the Builder''.
*Third-party programs that also feature this logo include ''Archibald the Koala'', ''Ted Sieger's Wildlife'' and ''Pablo, the Little Red Fox''.
*Third-party programs that also feature this logo include ''Archibald the Koala'', ''Ted Sieger's Wildlife'' and ''Pablo, the Little Red Fox''.
*It also appears on the 1996 version of ''Dennis the Menace and Gnasher'', however it mainly appears only on TV prints, as the company only held television rights to the series, so most episodes on DVD do not have this logo at all.
*It is also seen on the 1996 version of ''Dennis the Menace and Gnasher'', however it is mainly seen only on TV prints, as the company only held television rights to the series, so most episodes on DVD do not have this logo at all.
*It is also spotted on later prints of ''Basket Fever''.
*It is also spotted on later prints of ''Basket Fever''.
*This logo does not appear on the TV movie ''The Phoenix & the Carpet'', despite being a co-production with the BBC.
*This logo does not appear on the TV movie ''The Phoenix & the Carpet'', despite being a co-production with the BBC.
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'''Audio:''' None or the respective show's end theme.
'''Audio:''' None or the respective show's end theme.


'''Availability:''' It only appears on the unaired pilot to ''Bob the Builder''. The variant appears on the aforementioned ''Professor Bubble''.
'''Availability:''' This logo is only seen on the unaired pilot to ''Bob the Builder''. The variant is preserved 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. Also, given its usage, this could be seen as a prototype of the next logo seen below.
'''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. Also, given its usage, this could be seen as a prototype of the next logo seen below.
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*On the DVD versions of ''Brightest Children's Favourites'' (2004) and ''Ultimate Children's Favourites'' (2005), the sound effects from the start of the full version of logo plays while transitioning between menus.
*On the DVD versions of ''Brightest Children's Favourites'' (2004) and ''Ultimate Children's Favourites'' (2005), the sound effects from the start of the full version of logo plays while transitioning between menus.


'''Availability:''' Mainly appears on UK home media releases from the company from the time-period up until late 2003, although it continued usage on UK releases of ''Thomas & Friends'' until 2008.  
'''Availability:''' Mainly seen on UK home media releases from the company from the time-period up until late 2003, although it continued usage on UK releases of ''Thomas & Friends'' until 2008.  
*The full version appears as a de-facto home video logo on HIT Entertainment's VHS and DVD releases in the UK until late 2003.
*The full version is preserved as a de-facto home video logo on HIT Entertainment's VHS and DVD releases in the UK until late 2003.
*The short version of the logo appears on the television series ''Anthony Ant'' and at the end of a ride on video-optioned ''Bob the Builder'' kiddie rides from Jolly Roger, while the middle-length version appears on said rides when not in motion. In the latter scenario, ''Thomas & Friends'' rides from the same company use the full version.
*The short version of the logo is seen on the television series ''Anthony Ant'' and at the end of a ride on video-optioned ''Bob the Builder'' kiddie rides from Jolly Roger, while the middle-length version is seen on said rides when not in motion. In the latter scenario, ''Thomas & Friends'' rides from the same company use the full version.
*This logo also appears on all [[Video Collection International|VCI]]/[[2 Entertain]]-distributed ''Thomas & Friends'' releases as well, starting with “The Chocolate Crunch and Other Stories” from 2003.
*This logo can also be found on all [[Video Collection International|VCI]]/[[2 Entertain]]-distributed ''Thomas & Friends'' releases as well, starting with “The Chocolate Crunch and Other Stories” from 2003.
**Despite the logo being used all over the packaging, this logo does not appear on ''The Fogman and Other Stories'', the 2000 [[Gullane Entertainment]] logo appears instead.
**Despite the logo being used all over the packaging, this logo does not appear on ''The Fogman and Other Stories'', the 2000 [[Gullane Entertainment]] logo is used instead.
**Inexplicably, later 2 Entertain-distributed ''Thomas & Friends'' DVD releases continued to use this logo until their distribution rights expired in 2008, despite the 6th logo being used all over the packaging. The last DVD to use this logo overall is ''The Spirit of Sodor'', although as mentioned below, the reissue plasters it with the 6th logo.
**Inexplicably, later 2 Entertain-distributed ''Thomas & Friends'' DVD releases continued to use this logo until their distribution rights expired in 2008, despite the 6th logo being used all over the packaging. The last DVD release to use this logo overall is ''The Spirit of Sodor'', although as mentioned below, the reissue plasters it with the 6th logo.
*It most likely appears on Marks & Spencer-exclusive compilation VHS releases of ''Angelina Ballerina'', ''The Magic Key'', ''Kipper'' and ''Percy the Park Keeper'', respectively.
*It is most likely seen on Marks & Spencer-exclusive compilation VHS releases of ''Angelina Ballerina'', ''The Magic Key'', ''Kipper'' and ''Percy the Park Keeper'', respectively.


===5th Logo (September 25, 2000-September 18, 2007)===
===5th Logo (September 25, 2000-September 18, 2007)===
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'''Visuals:''' On a {{color|darkblue|dark blue}} background, a flat, {{color|darkblue|dark blue}} version of the HIT Entertainment logo is seen in the centre of the screen, surrounded by a white glow with moving rays on the border of it. The globe is also still and more detailed, as a lens flare appears across it. The URL "www.hitentertainment.com" and byline "DISTRIBUTED WORLDWIDE BY HIT ENTERTAINMENT PLC" are seen below the logo.
'''Visuals:''' On a {{color|darkblue|dark blue}} background, a flat, {{color|darkblue|dark blue}} version of the HIT Entertainment logo is seen in the centre of the screen, surrounded by a white glow with moving rays on the border of it. The globe is also still and more detailed, as a lens flare appears across it. The URL "www.hitentertainment.com" and byline "DISTRIBUTED WORLDWIDE BY HIT ENTERTAINMENT PLC" are seen below the logo.


'''Trivia:''' This logo debuted in the UK in 2000 with the premiere of ''The Magic Key''; and then in the US during 2001. However, it didn't appear on UK VHS and DVD releases until late 2003 or early 2004, starting with the following releases:  
'''Trivia:''' This logo debuted in the UK in 2000 with the premiere of ''The Magic Key''; and then in the U.S. during 2001. However, it did not appear on UK VHS and DVD releases until late 2003 or early 2004, starting with the following releases:  
*The "Classic Collection" range (earlier VHS prints from December 2003 carry the 4th logo instead)
*The "Classic Collection" range (earlier VHS prints from December 2003 carry the 4th logo instead)
*The DVD releases of the first 2 ''Angelina Ballerina'' titles (''The Gift'' and ''Rose Fairy Princess'')
*The DVD releases of the first two ''Angelina Ballerina'' titles (''The Gift'' and ''Rose Fairy Princess'')
*''Superstar Children's Favourites'' (earlier VHS prints carry the 4th logo instead)
*''Superstar Children's Favourites'' (earlier VHS prints carry the 4th logo instead)
*''Christmas Children's Favourites''
*''Christmas Children's Favourites''


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*On U.S. prints and releases of their material, the text along the side just says "'''ENTERTAINMENT'''" slightly spaced out, and a TM mark appears in the upper right corner. The byline also is modified to reflect the change.
*On U.S. prints and releases of their material, the text along the side just says "'''ENTERTAINMENT'''" slightly spaced out, and a TM mark appears in the upper right corner. The byline is also modified to reflect the change.
*A prototype version exists and it has a few differences. The text along the side is in a different font, the glow has a flatter look to it, there are no bylines, and the globe is also darker in colour.  
*A prototype version exists and it has a few differences. The text along the side is in a different font, the glow has a flatter look to it, there are no bylines, and the globe is also darker in colour.  
**One variant has the "ENTERTAINMENT PLC" text and the globe is positioned slightly higher.
**One variant has the "ENTERTAINMENT PLC" text and the globe is positioned slightly higher.
*The lens flare may not appear over the logo.
*The lens flare may not appear over the logo.
*On ''Barney's Christmas Star'' (except for the ''Christmas Children's Favorites'' release), the globe is bigger.
*On ''Barney's Christmas Star'' (except for the ''Christmas Children's Favorites'' release), the globe is bigger.
*On the 2004 restored versions of seasons 1-5 of ''Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends'' (the 1998 remastered versions still use the [[The Britt Allcroft Company|Britt Allcroft]] logo), there is a white background. On the top half, there's an outline rectangle containing the blue text "A Britt Allcroft Company Production" with the company's logo in between the words "Britt" and "Allcroft"; while on the bottom half, there's the HIT Entertainment logo. In between them there's the word "For". The following copyright notice that says "(C) 1984-2003 Gullane (Thomas) Limited. All rights reserved" can be seen under both logos. Post-2007 releases of the DVD have this logo replaced with the next logo, with the copyright notice still intact.
*On the 2003 restored versions of seasons 1-5 of ''Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends'' (the 1998 remastered versions still use the [[The Britt Allcroft Company|Britt Allcroft]] logo), there is a white background. On the top half, there's an outline rectangle containing the blue text "A Britt Allcroft Company Production" with the company's logo in between the words "Britt" and "Allcroft"; while on the bottom half, there's the HIT Entertainment logo. In between them there's the word "For". The following copyright notice that says "(C) 1984-2003 Gullane (Thomas) Limited. All rights reserved" can be seen under both logos. Post-2007 releases of the DVD have this logo replaced with the next logo, with the copyright notice still intact.
*A still version on a white background exists. "CONSUMER PRODUCTS" sometimes replaces "ENTERTAINMENT" in this version.
*A still version on a white background exists. "CONSUMER PRODUCTS" sometimes replaces "ENTERTAINMENT" in this version.
*Two in-credit versions exist. One is just of the logo, the other is of the logo on a white background.
*Two in-credit versions exist. One is just of the logo, the other is of the logo on a white background.
*On 2004-06 episodes of ''Thomas & Friends'' and its related home media releases (at least in the UK), there are several versions of the logo. Copyright info is below:  
*On 2004-06 episodes of ''Thomas & Friends'' and its related home media releases (at least in the UK), there are several versions of the logo. Copyright info is below:  
**The first variation appears on individual episodes and airings. The logo is placed on a cloudy sky background, and has the copyright notice for every episode per year of release (2003, 2004, 2005 or 2006) and the disclaimer about the series below it.
**The first variation is seen on individual episodes and airings. The logo is placed on a cloudy sky background, and has the copyright notice for every episode per year of release (2003, 2004, 2005 or 2006) and the disclaimer about the series below it.
**The second variation appears on several home media releases, such as ''Hooray for Thomas and Other Adventures''. It has the copyright notice for the episodes (2003, 2004, 2005 or 2006) and the disclaimer about the series. (The font of the copyright notice is the same as the collaboration with Nick Jr.)
**The second variation is seen on several home media releases, such as ''Hooray for Thomas and Other Adventures''. It has the copyright notice for the episodes (2003, 2004, 2005 or 2006) and the disclaimer about the series. (The font of the copyright notice is the same as the collaboration with Nick Jr.)
**The third variation is seen on several PBS airings. It is also similar to the first two variations, but instead of the cloudy sky as the background, the {{Color|blue}} original background is seen on the logo.
**The third variation is seen on several PBS airings. It is also similar to the first two variations, but instead of the cloudy sky as the background, the {{Color|blue}} original background is seen on the logo.
**The fourth variation appears on ''Thomas' Halloween Adventures''. The copyright notice used from the restored formats of previous seasons is used, along with the North American disclaimer.
**The fourth variation can be found on ''Thomas' Halloween Adventures''. The copyright notice used from the restored formats of previous seasons is used, along with the North American disclaimer.
**The fifth variation appears on ''Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines!''. The logo is placed on the original background, with the words "Thomas the Tank Engine, Created for Television by BRITT ALLCROFT" plus the 2005 copyright notice and disclaimer below the logo.
**The fifth variation is seen on ''Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines!''. The logo is placed on the original background, with the words "Thomas the Tank Engine, Created for Television by BRITT ALLCROFT" plus the 2005 copyright notice and disclaimer below the logo.
*On the sixth and seventh seasons of ''Thomas & Friends'', there are three variations of the logo:  
*On the sixth and seventh seasons of ''Thomas & Friends'', there are three variations of the logo:  
**The first variation uses the logo with the URL and byline, with the copyright notice "© 1984-2003 Gullane (Thomas) Limited. All rights reserved." below the byline. (appears on season 6)
**The first variation uses the logo with the URL and byline, with the copyright notice "© 1984-2003 Gullane (Thomas) Limited. All rights reserved." below the byline. (seen on season 6)
**The second variation uses the logo with the URL and byline, but with the title "Thomas & Friends" on top of the logo, and the copyright notice "(C) 2003 Gullane (Thomas) Limited" on the bottom of the byline. (appears on season 7)
**The second variation uses the logo with the URL and byline, but with the title "Thomas & Friends" on top of the logo, and the copyright notice "(C) 2003 Gullane (Thomas) Limited" on the bottom of the byline. (seen on season 7)
**The third variation is the logo with the Nick Jr. logo. It has the copyright notice "(C) 2002/2003 Gullane (Thomas) Limited" on the bottom of the logo, and sometimes the words "Produced in association with Nickelodeon UK" can be seen on top of the logos. The background is a cloudy sky, which also appears in the next three seasons. This is seen on episodes aired via Nick Jr. in the UK.
**The third variation is the logo with the Nick Jr. logo. It has the copyright notice "(C) 2002/2003 Gullane (Thomas) Limited" on the bottom of the logo, and sometimes the words "Produced in association with Nickelodeon UK" can be seen on top of the logos. The background is a cloudy sky, which also appears in the next three seasons. This was seen on episodes aired via Nick Jr. in the UK.
*Like the 2nd logo, there are instances that the logo is seen only with just the byline (or along in this case, with just the URL), or the logo can be bylineless.  
*Like the 2nd logo, there are instances that the logo is seen only with just the byline (or along in this case, with just the URL), or the logo can be bylineless.  
**The Latin-American (Spanish and Portuguese, among those that are aired on Discovery Kids Latin America, the standard (bylineless) version is used in in the USA and Canada) and European (Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German, the standard version is used in the UK) airings of the ninth season of ''Barney & Friends ''(Especially Universal Kids airings in North America) and iTunes releases of ''Thomas & Friends'' including ''Thomas & His Friends Get Along'' and ''Thomas & His Friends Help Out'' use the version with just the byline.
**The Latin-American (Spanish and Portuguese, among those that are aired on Discovery Kids Latin America, the standard (bylineless) version is used in in the USA and Canada) and European (Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German, the standard version is used in the UK) airings of the ninth season of ''Barney & Friends ''(Especially Universal Kids airings in North America) and iTunes releases of ''Thomas & Friends'' including ''Thomas & His Friends Get Along'' and ''Thomas & His Friends Help Out'' use the version with just the byline.
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** Another version of the logo with just the URL exists. The URL is slightly shifted down to where usually the byline is placed. The URL is also in bold, which would be later used in the HD version of the logo.
** Another version of the logo with just the URL exists. The URL is slightly shifted down to where usually the byline is placed. The URL is also in bold, which would be later used in the HD version of the logo.
** There are other variations of the logo with just the byline. This is usually seen on ''Bob the Builder'', which aired on [[CBeebies|CBeebies]] for a short time before switched to 16:9 widescreen, depending on the season of episodes and whether domestic or international. One instance is that the URL is missing from the logo used in 2001-2004 (usually seen in Europe, the original version is used in North America), and another is the same instance as the first, but this time, the byline is shifted upward (rare, usually seen in Welsh airings). Another instance is that the byline is in a different font, and it also has a much larger font size.
** There are other variations of the logo with just the byline. This is usually seen on ''Bob the Builder'', which aired on [[CBeebies|CBeebies]] for a short time before switched to 16:9 widescreen, depending on the season of episodes and whether domestic or international. One instance is that the URL is missing from the logo used in 2001-2004 (usually seen in Europe, the original version is used in North America), and another is the same instance as the first, but this time, the byline is shifted upward (rare, usually seen in Welsh airings). Another instance is that the byline is in a different font, and it also has a much larger font size.
**The logo is bylineless on CITV repeats of ''Kipper'', ''Angelina Ballerina'', ''Thomas & Friends'', and ''Percy the Park Keeper.'' It is also seen on original USA PBS airings of 2004-2006 episodes of ''Bob the Builder'' and ''Barney & Friends'', and also appears on the retail DVD release of ''Children's Favorites: Spring Made Fun!''
**The logo is bylineless on CITV repeats of ''Kipper'', ''Angelina Ballerina'', ''Thomas & Friends'', and ''Percy the Park Keeper.'' It was also seen on original U.S. PBS airings of 2004-2006 episodes of ''Bob the Builder'' and ''Barney & Friends'', and is also preserved on the retail DVD release of ''Children's Favorites: Spring Made Fun!''
* Original and international prints of the 10th season episodes of ''Barney & Friends'', along with its related retail home media releases from 2005-07 (such as ''Can You Sing That Song?'' (VHS version only), ''Let's Go to the Beach'', ''Let's Make Music'' and ''Let's Go to the Firehouse'') uses a short-lived HD version of the logo, with its URL and byline in bold (This is the final variation of the standard logo). The Sprout and later PBS versions use the next logo (still or original). VOD releases (Netflix,  Hulu, etc.) and Universal Kids (in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil) re-airings of this season also use this HD logo.
* Original and international prints of the 10th season episodes of ''Barney & Friends'', along with its related retail home media releases from 2005-07 (such as ''Can You Sing That Song?'' (VHS version only), ''Let's Go to the Beach'', ''Let's Make Music'' and ''Let's Go to the Firehouse'') uses a short-lived HD version of the logo, with its URL and byline in bold (This is the final variation of the standard logo). The Sprout and later PBS versions use the next logo (still or original). VOD releases (Netflix,  Hulu, etc.) and Universal Kids (in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil) re-airings of this season also use this HD logo.
*On S4C Welsh airings of ''Pingu'', the byline is translated.
*On S4C Welsh airings of ''Pingu'', the byline is translated.
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*The Children's Favorites variant starts with a low drone sound with bells at the start, with a digital playing as the backdrop changes followed by a regular whoosh as the HIT text zooms in, afterwards the drone sound and bells changes into a higher pitch and start playing faster as a deep whoosh continuously plays.
*The Children's Favorites variant starts with a low drone sound with bells at the start, with a digital playing as the backdrop changes followed by a regular whoosh as the HIT text zooms in, afterwards the drone sound and bells changes into a higher pitch and start playing faster as a deep whoosh continuously plays.


'''Availability:''' Appears on programmes and releases from the company from this time-period until 2007.  
'''Availability:''' Seen on programmes and releases from the company from this time-period until 2007.  
*It appears on every HIT Entertainment-produced or distributed program from the period including ''The Magic Key'' (the show in which, the logo made its first appearance), ''Barney & Friends'' from the 2002-2006 seasons, season 2 of ''Slim Pig'', ''Bob the Builder'', ''Angelina Ballerina'', ''Rubbadubbers'', seasons 7-10 of ''Thomas & Friends'', ''Oswald'', ''Pingu'', and the ''VeggieTales: The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown'' 2001 VHS release.
*This logo is seen on every HIT Entertainment-produced or distributed program from the period including ''The Magic Key'' (the show in which, the logo made its first appearance), ''Barney & Friends'' from the 2002-2006 seasons, season 2 of ''Slim Pig'', ''Bob the Builder'', ''Angelina Ballerina'', ''Rubbadubbers'', seasons 7-10 of ''Thomas & Friends'', ''Oswald'', ''Pingu'', and the ''VeggieTales: The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown'' 2001 VHS release.
*It also appears on the remastered versions of episodes from seasons 1-4 of ''Pingu'', as well as the 2000s DVD releases of [[The Jim Henson Company]] productions they distributed at the time, such as ''Fraggle Rock'' and ''Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas'', usually alongside the [[Jim Henson Family Classics]] logo.
*It can also be found on the remastered versions of episodes from seasons 1-4 of ''Pingu'', as well as the 2000s DVD releases of [[The Jim Henson Company]] productions they distributed at the time, such as ''Fraggle Rock'' and ''Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas'', usually alongside the [[Jim Henson Family Classics]] logo.
*The normal in-credit variant appears on seasons 5-6 of ''Pingu'', while the white background one appears on the 2003 series of ''Fireman Sam'' and at the end of games from the company.
*The normal in-credit variant is seen on seasons 5-6 of ''Pingu'', while the white background one is seen on the 2003 series of ''Fireman Sam'' and at the end of games from the company.
*Both the “ENTERTAINMENT” and “CONSUMER PRODUCTS” white background variants appear on games of the company’s shows, and the “ENTERTAINMENT PLC” version appears on the remastered versions of the original ''Fireman Sam'' alongside the 1987 [[Bumper Films]] and 1995 [[S4C Originals|S4C]] logos.
*Both the “ENTERTAINMENT” and “CONSUMER PRODUCTS” white background variants can be found on games of the company’s shows, and the “ENTERTAINMENT PLC” version is seen on the remastered versions of the original ''Fireman Sam'' alongside the 1987 [[Bumper Films]] and 1995 [[S4C Originals|S4C]] logos.
*The prototype version of the logo was used as a de-facto home video logo on HIT’s VHS and DVD releases in the UK from January 2004 until April 2007, and it also appears at the end of certain programmes.
*The prototype version of the logo was used as a de-facto home video logo on HIT’s VHS and DVD releases in the UK from January 2004 until April 2007, and it is also seen at the end of certain programmes.
**The second prototype version of the logo appears on early VHS releases.
**The second prototype version of the logo can be found on early VHS releases.
*It was also used to plaster over the HIT Communications PLC logo and the 2nd logo at times, and also makes a surprise appearance on the Britbox print of episode 1 of ''Dennis the Menace and Gnasher'' (1996-1998) through plastering the 2nd logo.
*This logo was also used to plaster over the HIT Communications PLC logo and the 2nd logo at times, and also makes a surprise appearance on the Britbox print of episode 1 of ''Dennis the Menace and Gnasher'' (1996-1998) through plastering the 2nd logo.
*For some reason, ''Thomas & Friends'' DVD releases from 2003 to 2008 owned by 2Entertain used the 4th logo at the start instead of this, though it still appears at the end.
*For some reason, ''Thomas & Friends'' DVD releases from 2003 to 2008 owned by 2Entertain used the 4th logo at the start instead of this, though it is still seen at the end.
*It also appears on the Spanish DVD releases of the first season of ''Postman Pat''.
*It is also preserved on the Spanish DVD releases of the first season of ''Postman Pat''.


'''Legacy:''' This is a well-loved logo to people who grew up with their shows on VHS and DVD.
'''Legacy:''' This is a well-loved logo to people who grew up with their shows on VHS and DVD.
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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:''' Appears on shows such as seasons 6-10 of ''Fireman Sam'', ''Barney & Friends'' from the 2007-10 seasons, ''Bob the Builder'' (original and seasons 1-2 of the 2015 reboot), seasons 11-20 of ''Thomas & Friends'', ''Little People'' (2016 series), and ''Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on shows such as seasons 6-10 of ''Fireman Sam'', ''Barney & Friends'' from the 2007-10 seasons, ''Bob the Builder'' (original and seasons 1-2 of the 2015 reboot), seasons 11-20 of ''Thomas & Friends'', ''Little People'' (2016 series), and ''Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps''.
*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 later reprints of ''Pic Me''.
*The still logo can be found on games, early DVD releases and sometimes at the end of shows, while the still Worldwide Distribution version is seen 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 later reprints of ''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 is also preserved 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 appears 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 appears on 2008 episodes of ''Fireman Sam'' and on some airings of ''Wishbone''.
*The very short variant is seen 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 logo is also seen 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.


'''Legacy:''' A departure from the globe logos to favor more a preschool demographic (although the company has distributed some non-preschool content), it is still nostalgic for those who grew up with it.
'''Legacy:''' A departure from the globe logos to favor more a preschool demographic (although the company has distributed some non-preschool content), it is still nostalgic for those who grew up with it.
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