These words might seem like random mumbo jumbo to most, but to me it’s a bit of Saturday morning sunshine. Every Saturday morning after breakfast, the kiddo and I take our coffee and sippy cup downstairs and watch 2 episodes of one of the most awesome TV shows in the world for younger children (besides Sesame Street). I found out about it because the Kidrobot designed all of the costumes and I am a huge fan of their collectible vinyl toys and graphics. The characters have funky, yet uber cute names like Foofa, Muno, Brobee, Plex and Toodee. (Yes, I am a sucker. I actually bought the vinyl collectible figurines with the excuse that they were for my son. When he gets too old for them, they are going on my desk.)
Plex, Muno, Toodee, Brobee and Foofa along with DJ Lance and his magic bookbox.
Jack Black rocking out with Muno.
In its first two seasons, the show featured a wide variety of guests, including Jack Black, Dennis Horkenbach, Leslie Hall, The Shins, Andy Samberg, Biz Markie, Shiny Toy Guns, Supernova, Mark Mothersbaugh, Tony Hawk, The Roots, and series co-creator Jacobs’ band, The Aquabats. In the second season bands like Of Montreal, Mates of State, MGMT, and The Ting Tings. If you grew up in the 80’s you would have no other choice but to be a huge fan of the graphics (simplistic neon colored 8-bit video game style) and the fact that the characters live in a boombox before DJ Lance frees them, adding life to the show.
Look for it on Nick Jr., or on this very special website. Crank up the volume with your kids (or solo) and be ready to break into the robot.
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