Clay Kids is a Spanish stop motion animated series created by Javier Tostado. The series narrates the adventures of 7 misfit kids. It was produced by Clay Animation and distributed by Cake Entertainment and aired from 5 July 2013 to 14 August 2015.
The characters' mouths are moved to mimic the English speech, since according to the producers, the Spanish audience is already used to dubbed TV shows, and unlike an English audience would not be bothered by a lack of synchronization between mouth and speech.
Plot A group of children brought together by chance explore their daily life in their clay town.
Characters
Main characters
Flippy (voiced by Michael Derry in the English version and Ignasi Diaz in the Spanish version) is a troublemaker who hates studying and loves rapping and video games. He thinks of himself as popular, attractive and funny. He is good friends with Robbie. Motor (voiced by Mark Allen Jr in the English version and Jose Garcia in the Spanish version) is a gamer and amateur DJ. He doesn't have good manners or etiquette and he's often rude to others unintentionally. Motor is left side paralyzed and moves around in a motorized wheelchair. Carol (voiced by Karen Strassman in the English version and Julia Sorli in the Spanish version) is very intelligent and determined to save the planet. She's a good and responsible student, but she is not popular with her classmates. She is good friends with Albert. Robbie (voiced by David Markus in the English version and Ximo Solano in the Spanish version) is the oldest student in his class, having repeated the grade three times. He is characterized by his rebellious attitude and interest in graffiti. Often portrayed as an antagonist to his peers, he frequently teases his classmates and maintains a close friendship with Flippy. Naomi (voiced by Natalie Mitchell in the English version and Marina Vinals in the Spanish version) is a rich girl who is materialistic and quite judgmental. She enjoys texting and shopping. She wants to be a part of the 'popular' crowd, but she is excluded from their clique. Jessi (voiced by Quinn Kitmitto in the English version and Vero Andres in the Spanish version) is a 13-year-old girl who is naive and child-like. She is very kind to others and loves skateboarding. She is good friends with everyone. Albert (voiced by M.J Lallo in the English version and Cristina Soler in the Spanish version) is the shortest. He is smart and enjoys art, science, astronomy and reading poetry. He falls in love very easily and quickly. Albert has many allergies and is also asthmatic.
Secondary characters Frank (voiced by Michael Derry in the English version and Jose Manuel Casany in the Spanish version) is Carol's father and manager of the Cyber Cafe and likes computer games. Ms. Henderson (voiced by Susan Haight in the English version and Julia Sorli in the Spanish version) is the teacher. Principal (voiced by Mark Allen Jr in the English version and Jose Manuel Casany in the Spanish version) is the school principal who appears in some episodes. Doctor Ed (voiced by David Marcus in the English version and Jose Manuel Casany in the Spanish version) is the doctor. He appears in some episodes.
Episodes Season 1 and 2 each contain 26 episodes, making a total of 52 episodes.
Season 1 +No. OverallNo. in seriesTitleStory ByTeleplay By11Big Mean SteveRubén OntiverosSeth Kearsley and Paul HarrisonFlippy and Robbie try to make a video of Jessie's skateboarding. Airdate: 5 July 201322Boy BandMike BoothSeth Kearsley and Paul HarrisonNaomi wins the chance to chat with her favorite band, Boydance, through her webcam. 6 July 201333Social NetworkMike BoothSeth KearsleyFlippy accidentally adds his mom on Claybook which causes everyone's parents to embarrass the gang online. 8 July 201344Big In JapanDiego San JoséKerry TorchiaFlippy and Motor create a parody video of a viral Japanese dance. 10 July 201355GroundedMike BoothSeth Kearsley and Paul HarrisonNaomi is grounded and can't use her phone. 12 July 201366Flying SaucerMike BoothSeth Kearsley and Paul HarrisonRobbie and Naomi get abducted by aliens. 13 July 201377Thinking Out LoudDiego San JoséFlippy bumps his head and begins to hear people's thoughts. 15 July 201388Wizard SchoolRubén OntiverosSeth Kearsley and Paul HarrisonRobbie and Carol are kept back at school. 18 July 201399Albert in LoveDiego San JoséSeth Kearsley and Paul HarrisonAlbert develops a crush on Jessi. 20 July 20131010In Your DreamsRubén OntiverosCarol has to sign a petition to save the local forest. 22 July 20131111Operation SneezeDiego San JoséThe kids have to find a way to stop Frank's sneeze. 25 July 20131212PaparazziDiego San JoséNaomi starts a gossip magazine at school. 28 July 20131313Console of the FutureRubén OntiverosSeth Kearsley and Paul HarrisonFlippy gives Robbie a knock-off GameStation 3DX which allows him to alter real life. 30 July 20131414Trapped in TimeDiego San JoséNaomi keeps repeating the same day over and over again. August 2, 20131515GhostDiego San JoséRobbie buys some fireworks that make him look like a ghost. August 4, 20131616Flippy's ShoesDiego San JoséFlippy and Robbie get into rivalry over who's better at basketball. August 6, 20131717Heart HackedDiego San JoséSeth Kearsley and Paul HarrisonFlippy and Robbie prank a nerd on a dating site, but the prank backfires. August 9, 20131818Ms. Henderson's BoyfriendDiego San JoséThe kids find Ms. Henderson a boyfriend. August 11, 20131919The Clone WardrobeRubén OntiverosRobbie uses his wardrobe to make clones of himself. August 15, 20132020ZombiedDiego San JoséMotor makes a game that causes the world to become addicted. August 17, 20132121SickRubén OntiverosRobbie pretends to be sick and enjoys the attention it gives him. August 19, 20132222Attention PleaseMike BoothKerry TorchiaRobbie and Flippy are sent to the principal's office for messing around. August 21, 20132323Three VersionsDiego San JoseMike Booth Albert was found with holding a pineapple while sitting on a basketball hoop. Naomi, Robbie and Albert have three different versions of how it happened. August 23, 20132424BuggedMike BoothKerry TorchiaRobbie buys an aftershave that makes bugs attracted to him. Airdate: August 26, 20132525Flower PowerMike BoothAlbert eats a flower that makes him stronger. He uses this new strength to get revenge on his bullies. Airdate: July 4, 20142626EmbiggenatorMike BoothMotor makes a machine that makes things bigger. Airdate: July 8, 2014
Season 2 +No. OverallNo. in seriesTitleStory By Teleplay By 271Puppy! Diego San Jose Mike Booth Naomi must investigate how her puppy went missing. July 9, 2014282Catchy Tune Rubén Ontiveros Mike Booth A catchy tune is playing somehow. July 10, 2014293Dance Baby Dance Mike Booth Seth Kearsley Robbie learns how to dance. July 14, 2014304Make a Wish Seth Kearsley Mike Booth The kids make a wish. July 16, 2014315A Day in the Jessi Rubén Ontiveros Mike Booth A glimpse into Jessi's life. July 17, 2014326Motor is Missing Mike Booth Seth Kearsley Motor has gone missing and his friends have to find him. July 18, 2014337Mind Mess Rubén Ontiveros Mike Booth A mess has been occurred. July 21, 2014348Danger, Albert Is Loose! Rubén Ontiveros Mike Booth Albert is on the loose. July 24, 2014359Depixelator Seth Kearsley Mike Booth A depixelator is going through a very strict substitute. August 9, 20143610PiranhaMark Zaslove Mike Booth A piranha from Brazil arrives in a box. August 19, 20143711Brain Gain Rubén Ontiveros Mike Booth Flippy wears hat which gives his brain powers. September 4, 20143812Naomi's Birthday Seth Kearsley Mike Booth It is Naomi's birthday. September 6, 20143913Invisiboy! Mike Booth Seth Kearsley Robbie wears a cloak that turns him invisible. September 15, 20144014Game Over Mike Booth Seth Kearsley After an electric shock, Flippy believes he is in a real life video game. June 15, 20154115Gone Viral Seth Kearsley Mike Booth Flippy goes viral. June 19, 20154216Cousin Mike Booth Seth Kearsley Someone's cousin is visiting. June 26, 2015 4317The Odor Seth Kearsley Mike Booth Robbie buys a bottle of aftershave. July 15, 20154418Skates for Skates Mike Booth Seth Kearsley Carol learns to skate. July 19, 20154519Be in My Video Mike Booth Seth Kearsley Flippy and Motor create a video. July 20, 2015 4620Albert the Great Detective Mike Booth Seth Kearsley Albert becomes a detective around the town. July 26, 20154721Drones Seth Kearsley Mike Booth Motor discovers what drones can do. July 29, 20154822Time Freeze Mike Booth Seth Kearsley The time has been frozen. August 5, 20154923The IT Kid Seth Kearsley Mike Booth The kids are doing IT. August 10, 20155024Zalder Seth Kearsley Mike Booth The zalder is being made at the same time. August 12, 20155125Dreaming Seth Kearsley Mike Booth The duo are dreaming. August 13, 20155226Countdown Seth Kearsley Mike Booth It is the countdown to Autumn. August 14, 2015
App game A mobile app game titled Talking Clay Kids was released for iOS and for Android between September and November 2013. The game was made by My Talking Toys.
Broadcast Gloob held a preview for Clay Kids in Brazil on 29 June 2013 and the series officially premiered on 5 July 2013.
In the UK, Clay Kids aired on Pop and on CBBC. On 1 June 2015, the series moved to its sister channel, Pop Max. Reruns continued to air on Kix until late 2017. The series' final airing was on 14 August 2015. Reruns are no longer shown on Pop Max as the last time it aired was on 28 August 2017. On 16 November 2024 the full series became available to watch on Patreon.
References
External links Official Webpage