Sci-Fi Timelines
In Star Trek, The Eugenics Wars (or the Great Wars) were a series of conflicts originally fought on Earth between 1992 and 1996. He was the leader of those genetically enhanced warriors.
Who is Khan Noonien Singh? (Khan)
He first mentioned The Clone Wars while talking to Luke about his father and his lightsaber in Star Wars. It was also our first glimpse into this famous crusade and The Jedi Knights who fought in them.
Who is Ben "Obi-Wan" Kenobi?
He-Man had Cringer who changed into this character when his magic sword bestowed the power of Greyskull upon him.
Who is Battle Cat?
The name we give the alien hive creatures with acid for blood in the ALIENS franchise.
What are Xenomorphs?
Snaggletooth was a short alien in a red jumpsuit with a belt and exposed furry feet and hands. This first original version of this character was incorrectly made based on incomplete studio photos.
What is Blue Snaggletooth?
Sunny Day
Sweepin' the clouds away
On my way to where the air is sweet
Can you tell me how to get?
How to get to ___ ___!
What is Seaseme Street?
August 29th, 1997 is the date given by the T-800 in the Terminator films for when this man-made artificial intelligence program becomes self-aware and annihilates most of humanity.
Who is Skynet?
Dave Filoni famously called out and questioned George Lucas on his creation of this padawan to Anakin Skywalker in The Clone Wars saying Anakin never had a padawan. George just looked at Dave and said, well he does now.
Who is Ahsoka Tano?
In Star Wars, these lizards were ridden by Stormtroopers on Tatooine while they searched for the droids that Luke's uncle bought off some Jawas.
What are Dewback?
In the Clash of the Titans film this woman with snakes for hair could turn anyone who looks upon her to stone. Perseus used a reflection off his shield to vanquish her.
Who is Medusa?
Lando Calrissian had his first action figure in 1980. He was made in his iconic blue suit and incorrectly put with a solid grey cape. He came with and without this facial feature.
What is a Smile?
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
Absorbent and yellow and porous is he.
If nautical nonsense be something you wish.
Then drop on the deck and flop like a fish!
Who is Spongebob Squarepants?
In the Back to the Future series, Marty travels to 2015 where he sees flying cars, hoverboards and this 3D movie marquee that almost eats him alive.
What is Jaws 19? (Jaws)
This character first appeared as a villain in the 2003 Genndy Tartakovsky Star Wars: Clone Wars. Count Dooku arrives on Rattatak and witnesses this Sith Warrior fighting in a large arena.
Who is Asajj Ventress?
In the Dungeons and Dragons cartoons from the 80's Bobby the Barbarian had a pet named Uni who was one of these famous fantasy animals.
What is a Unicorn?
In the Dune franchise these giant beasts come up from under the sand whenever they feel the vibrations of movement on the surface.
What are Shai-Hulud? (Sand Worms)
The Sand People (Tuskin Raider) famously had this feature on his cheeks in a variant that came out only on a Return of the Jedi cardback. This variant is really sought after these days.
What is Hollow Tubes?
doodoo-do-doodoo, where are you?
We got some work to do now.
doodoo-do-doodoo, where are you?
We need some help from you now.
Come on, doo-doo-doo, I see you,
pretending you got a sliver.
You're not fooling me, 'cause I can see,
the way you shake and shiver.
What is Scooby-Doo?
In Seaquest DSV, 2001 saw the rise of the Dark Age of Genetics when engineered human-like life forms created for the sole purpose of war were introduced. This is what those soldiers were called in the TV show.
What are Daggers?
Some stories within The Clone Wars follow a group of troops that eventually become a squad of ARC Troopers. They consist of Rex, Fives, Jesse and this famous trooper who eventually goes on to join The Bad Batch.
Who is Echo?
In Battlestar Galactica Boxey had a Daggit named this that followed him around. It was actually played by and actor in a suit and not a puppet like many people think.
Who is Muffit?
What are Shai-Hulud? (Sand Worms)
What are Ants?
The character of Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight from Return of the Jedi was made with two different hooded capes. One was sewn shut and the other had this feature to keep it closed around the figures neck.
What is a Snap-Cape? (snap)
Life is like a hurricane here in Duckburg
Race cars, lasers, aeroplanes, it's a duck-blur!
Might solve a mystery
Or rewrite history!
What is Duck Tales?
According to Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, NASA would launch deep space probes -essentially space shuttles with one pilot, into the outer regions of the galaxy. This was the year of the last probe -the one Buck was on.
What is 1987?
The first episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars opens on the moon of Rugosa, which orbits this planet of flying aliens. Both the Republic and Separatist forces charge Yoda with a test to see who will have a base on the planet.
What is Toydaria?
In The Thundercats the character named Snowman of Hook Mountain was based on this animal and rode on a big cat named Snowmeow.
What is a Walrus?
In the Godzilla franchise this 3-headed dragon shot lightning out of his mouths. In the 70's films he came from outer space. In the modern series he was frozen in ice.
Who is Ghidorah?
Lili Ledy had a number of crazy variants in its run of Star Wars figures. One of them was Squidhead who had a burgundy one of these instead of the brown US version.
What is his cape?
Dashing and daring, courageous and caring
Faithful and friendly with stories to share.
All through the forest they sing out in chorus
Marching along as their song fills the air.
What is Gummi Bears?