The Spectacluzzers

The Spectacluzzers is a musical animated television series based on the Spectacluzzers toy line produced by The Kiddie Channel.

A backdoor pilot episode for the show, titled "Explorations of Style," originally aired as part of The Magic Fingerfellows' ninth season on October 19, 2021. The official series made its debut on Kiddie Plus, TubeCube Networks, and Children's Learning Corner by November 26, 2023. The show will make its UK debut on January 12, 2024.

Plot
Spectacluzzers are depicted as a brilliant species of creatures with bright colors and magical glasses. The story is driven by the good-hearted and comedic enthusiasm of the main characters: Lively Leo, Polite Patterson, Funny Farrow, Optimistic Opal, Jubilant Jared, Pleasant Polly, Cheerful Carleena, and Friendly Felice. Always wanting to help, their efforts often backfire in hilarious ways and they must spend the rest of the episode trying to unwind the mayhem they have caused. Luckily, they always manage to save the day in their own special ways. The Spectacluzzers go around their residence of the Glassborhood to make a better place by helping each other whenever they can.

Reception and Hallmarks
Produced by Kiddie Holdings and TubeCube Entertainment in association with Children's Learning Corner, the show premiered on November 26, 2023, and received mostly positive reviews, with praise given to the voice acting, characters, and animation. Each episode has been stated to "explore conflict resolution, teamwork, and diversity" as the Spectacluzzers go on adventures, accomplish relatable goals, come to the aid of citizens in need, work together, and have fun. The series is a celebration of individuality and socialization, by explaining that people have different personalities and interests. There are also musical segments to reinforce the episode's theme and help viewers remember the lessons learned.

The ages of the Spectacluzzers are meant to be nebulous. Although Brandine Colbert explained that the Spectacluzzers are intended to be about five to eleven years old, she also stressed that she would never want to specify the Spectacluzzers' exact ages.

Extension
In January 2024, a UK version of the show was produced. In addition to this, a Kiddie Plus streaming movie was announced on March 21, 2024, titled In Search of the Rainbow Glasses, in which the Spectacluzzers face monsters, canyons, and cliffs as they pursue the magical rainbow glasses that keep the Glassborhood running smoothly, since they have gone missing.

Main

 * Lively Leo (voiced by Maller Mattarusky; Teresa Gallagher in the UK dub) is the brown Spectacluzzer who makes every day in the Glassborhood an exciting day with his go-for-it attitude. No matter what happens, he is curious about everything and will follow his nose wherever it may lead him. He also has a knack for business and manages a custom-designed optical shop. Leo explains the situation in each episode directly to the "camera", announces when they have "a big problem", and reasons out solutions to various problems. During songs, he pulls out a rainbow guitar and plays it.
 * Polite Patterson (voiced by Fred Pescatore; Ben Riley in the UK dub) is the red Spectacluzzer. He is always looking for a better and faster way of getting things done. Patterson is constantly pondering how and why things are done the way they are. He is very creative and has many new things that come to mind that he will plan for himself and all his friends that love him.
 * Funny Farrow (voiced by Dante Dorazio; Ben Riley in the UK dub) is the orange Spectacluzzer. Happy and helpful, he is always ready to lend a hand. Even when things get messy, Farrow plays it cool. He is frequently shown garnishing trays of candy desserts in his house. Much of his recipes are questionable at first, and the others often refuse to eat them, but at times, they genuinely appreciate his cooking.
 * Optimistic Opal (voiced by Jacinta Bowler; Beth Chalmers in the UK dub) is the yellow Spectacluzzer who uses music to delight her cheering fans throughout the Glassborhood. She is the lead singer of her own band, which is why she does not let go of her rainbow microphone. Opal is always busy with music and never worries about finding a solution. Her only solution is never to worry. She just cannot stop dancing, singing songs, and making noise.
 * Jubilant Jared (voiced by Consuelo Escandell; Ben Riley in the UK dub) is the green Spectacluzzer who is highly academic and well-educated in various subjects, especially science and math, and has an "A" grade average. He is very fond of graphs, has just the right visual representation to deal with the situation at hand, and he offers data to anyone who visits him. On occasion, he assists with problems and many things alongside his friends.
 * Pleasant Polly (voiced by Maxine Allisha; Beth Chalmers in the UK dub) is the blue Spectacluzzer. Her family members are diplomats, so she has lived in many spots around the Glassborhood. She is very close to nature and becomes a vegetarian in one episode. She has an outgoing personality, being very confident and encouraging to her friends, as she wants them to have fun with their adventures.
 * Cheerful Carleena (voiced by Gentille Winderwood in season one, Billard Honzadelin in season two onwards; Beth Chalmers in the UK dub) is the purple Spectacluzzer. Dropping in from time to time, she will happily accompany her friends for a while. But she will only stick around as long as she is interested. And then, she is off in search of her own adventures. Satisfied and self-absorbed, Carleena is not too concerned about the world around her and she loves to do whatever it takes.
 * Friendly Felice (voiced by Cherrix Carregando; Beth Chalmers in the UK dub) is the pink Spectacluzzer. She loves her friends and she is shown to be good at showing her love. Either way, she is quick, reliable, and a lot of fun. Opinionated and always willing to lend a helping hand, Felice is generous with her advice. She is bold without being pushy, which is just the way the others like her.

Recurring

 * Kind Keesha (voiced by Sara Linton; Kate Harbour in the UK dub) is a beige Spectacluzzer.
 * Happy Hank (voiced by Jeffrey Tolliver; Wayne Forester in the UK dub) is a gray Spectacluzzer.
 * The Generic Spectacluzzers are another group of characters who serve as placeholder background characters. They are usually seen as an audience watching Optimistic Opal's live concerts, as amusement park visitors, and more. They also make up the rest of the Glassborhood's population, as revealed in some episodes.
 * The Opticorns (all voiced by Sierra Florindo) are baby rainbow unicorns that are occasionally called on to render assistance to the main characters. They can be clumsy and accident-prone, but remain loyal for the most part.
 * The Bifocals are a group of birds, squirrels, and chipmunks.

Episodes

 * 1) The Opticians
 * 2) Optical Glasses
 * 3) The Spectacluzzer President
 * 4) Fortunate Misfortune
 * 5) Glasses of the Year
 * 6) Stop in the Name of Eyesight
 * 7) Totally Unexpected Holiday Event
 * 8) At the Start of Their Game
 * 9) Blistering For Application
 * 10) Contacts of Steel
 * 11) Fallen Star Idol
 * 12) Cheerful Grumbles
 * 13) Hardly Perking
 * 14) Compassionately Cantankerous
 * 15) It Takes Vision To See
 * 16) Rose Colored Lenses
 * 17) Anti-Optical Insecurity
 * 18) Birthday Sequestration
 * 19) Hidden Treasures
 * 20) Polly's Unlucky Luck
 * 21) Patterson Sees Double
 * 22) Carleena's Special Talent
 * 23) Journey To The Center of The Glassborhood
 * 24) Very Merry Sploredinary
 * 25) Much Ado About Something
 * 26) Laugh Out Proud
 * 27) The Spectacluzzer That Dashes Through Chantillation
 * 28) The Proverbial Matching Spirit