Name These Obscure 80s Cartoons

By Jeff Wysaski on September 29th, 2009

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Over the years I’ve come to realize that my personal memory bank is sorely diminished. While my friends often relate vivid, detailed descriptions of childhood memories, I sadly remember only the biggest highlights.

The one exception, however, is when it comes to cartoons. Plop me in front of a cartoon with a catchy intro song, poor dialogue and a life lesson at the end, and all of a sudden I’m Encyclopedia Brown. Thankfully, this strong connection with TV has spilled over to help me remember more relevant facts.

For example, I know I had the chicken pox at some point, because I got to stay home and watch a marathon screening of Disney VHS tapes. Also, I know I had a sister, because she used to sit next to me during Disney Afternoon when I came home from that place that had all the kids and desks.

Now, any kid born in the 80s can rattle off the big hits – DuckTales, Smurfs, Snorks, Thundercats, He-Man, Scooby Doo and so on. But can you match my memory and name these more obscure 80s cartoons by the pictures below? For a hint, use your mouse to highlight the invisible white text (answers at the bottom):

Hint: He’s your friend and a whole lot more.

Hint: The two koalas, Blinky and Pinky, hale from Koalawalla Land

Hint: Wings of silver, nerves of steel

Hint: the toys were a much bigger hit than the tv show

Hint: characters include Wise Paw, Brave Paw and Dark Paw

Hint: heroes used laser cables to combat General Plague

Answers:

1. Denver the Last Dinosaur

2. Noozles

3. Silverhawks

4. Dino Riders

5. Paw Paw Bears

6. Sky Commanders