Name These Obscure 80s Cartoons

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