Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt

2020 American children's animated TV series From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt is an American animated children's television series based on a series of books of the same name by Chris Monroe. The series is set in Blunderburg and revolves around Chico Bon Bon (voice of Robbie Daymond) and his friends Clark the elephant, Rainbow Thunder the daredevil cat and Tiny the mouse trying to solve problems using STEM concepts.[1][2] Produced by Silvergate Media (as its first television series following its acquisition by Sony Pictures Television in 2019) and animated by Brown Bag Films, the series premiered on May 8, 2020 on Netflix. A holiday special Chico Bon Bon and the Very Berry Holiday was released on December 4, 2020.[3]

Based on
Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt
by Chris Monroe
Developed byBob Boyle
Michael J. Goldberg
Kurt Mueller
Gabe Pulliam
Written byGabe Pulliam
Michael Goldberg
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Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt
GenreChildren's
Based on
Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt
by Chris Monroe
Developed byBob Boyle
Michael J. Goldberg
Kurt Mueller
Gabe Pulliam
Written byGabe Pulliam
Michael Goldberg
Directed byDarragh O'Connell
Voices of
Theme music composerMike Reagan
ComposerMike Reagan
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes38 (+ 1 special)
Production
Executive producersBob Boyle
Kurt Mueller
Darragh O'Connell
Cathal Gaffney
ProducersLaurie Rabin
Bryan Korn
Rachel Simon
Geraldine Weber
Running time14 minutes
Production companiesBrown Bag Films
Silvergate Media
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseMay 8 (2020-05-08) 
December 4, 2020 (2020-12-04)
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Characters

Main

  • Chico Bon Bon (voiced by Robbie Daymond), is a male monkey with a sweatband, a pair of sneakers, and his titular iconic tool belt. Chico is the leader of his Fix-it Force friends, and while smart, he tends to forget things and can often lose track easily. Chico uses a wide variety of tools, and has access to many kinds of parts the job may need.
  • Rainbow Thunder (voiced by Dayci Brookshire), is a pink female cat with a white bodysuit. Rainbow is the Fix-it Force's main driver, often operating Tool Force 1, the Fix-it Flyer helicopter and her own Glittercycle. True to her outfit, Rainbow tends to be a bit of a daredevil, and she often performs at stadium events when not hanging with her friends. Rainbow also describes the STEM concepts in every episode.
  • Clark (voiced by Anthony Tedesco), is a blue male elephant in a red tracksuit with white stripes. Clark is the gentle giant of the Fix-it Force, and because of this, his personality is noticeably a lot more timid compared to his friends. Clark is the material expert of the Fix-it Force, and he often calculates the specifications of the materials needed for the Fix-it Force's latest projects. Clark also pilots the accordingly-named Clark-copter, a spheroid helicopter stored on the roof of Tool Force 1.
  • Tiny is a female purple miniature mouse who lives and works with the Fix-it Force. Tiny is noticeably much more athletic than the rest of the Fix-it Force, often using martial arts skills along with her small size to work her way out of delicate situations. Tiny is the only Fix-It Force member who doesn't wear clothing on a regular basis, and unlike the others, she has dot eyes and she doesn't speak.

Recurring

  • Mrs. Coleslaw (voiced by Roberta Lemons) is a yellow elderly female skunk who is the Fix-it-Force's neighbor. She is one of the Fix-it-Force's most frequent clients.
  • Mr. Buster McFluster (voiced by Cole Seaver): A white male rabbit who does multiple jobs around Blunderberg.
  • Neil Ostrich (voiced by Andy Abbott) is a male ostrich who does multiple news reports around Blunderburg. In the episode Egg-mergency, it is revealed he has a wife named Nell Ostrich (voiced by Blu Bishop), and later in the episode, they had a daughter named Nina Ostrich (voiced by Emma Sloan Jacobs). Since Season 4, there has been a small running gag in that he loses his hair to the wind.
  • Mr. Dunderhead (voiced by Anthony Tedesco) is male beaver who acts as a construction worker around Blunderberg. He is a bit clumsy in the episodes Underwear Parade (where he listens to music while Chico is asking him to give the royal undies), and Wrecking Ball Run (Where he builds a tall wall instead of a small wall as Mayor Murphy asked). He is among several identically designed characters known as the dunderheads, appropriately named such in the fact that they always seem to cause mishaps due to misunderstandings.
  • Mayor Murphy (voiced by Joanna Lewis) is a purple female poodle who is the mayor of Blunderberg. She also speaks with a British accent.
  • The Fuzzball Bunch (Ollie [voiced by Anthony Tedesco], Grind [also voiced by Anthony Tedesco] and Bongo Blast [voiced by Roberta Lemons]) are a trio of skateboarding hamsters who speak with stereotypical skateboarder accents. Ollie is male and blue with yellow hair, hot pink sneakers and a hot pink helmet, Bongo Blast is female and pink with blue hair, lavender sneakers, a lavender helmet and speaks in a British tomboy accent and Grind is male and green with pink hair, purple sneakers and a purple helmet.
  • Elkin John (voiced by Robbie Daymond) is a blue male moose (named after the animal's Eurasian name) who is Clark's favorite singer. In the episode Chico Bon Bon and the Doggy Dilemma, it shows that he has a dog named Bernie. He is a spoof of musician Elton John.
  • Herb (voiced by Anthony Tedesco) is a male hermit crab who lives in Crabby Canyon. He likes to eat piping hot food, and tends to becomes crabby if he doesn't get any.
  • Captain Squirrelbeard (voiced by Matthew Mercer) is a male squirrel pirate who sails in a pirate ship with a hot air balloon. Squirrelbeard is animated differently than other squirrels in the show, as he has a properly proportioned snout, he doesn't have stick-limbs, and he has eyes with pupils instead of dot eyes. Squirrelbeard is also named for his distinctive beard and the fact that his tail has a large chunk of it bitten off.
  • Sprinkles (voiced by Dayci Brookshire) is a titanic pink female octopus who is Captain Squirrelbeard's friend. She likes to eat ice cream, and once rampaged through Blunderburg until she had a belly full of it.
  • The Lemurettis (Betty [voiced by Blu Bishop] and Freddy [voiced by Andy Abbott]) are a couple of lemurs with Italian accents who run several restaurant chains in Blunderburg. Betty is yellow and has visible pink cheeks while Freddy is orange and has a mustache.
  • Storm Cloud Lightning (voiced by Anthony Tedesco) is a blue male daredevil cat with a Southern accent who only appeared in "Spatula Showdown". He is a male version of Rainbow Thunder.
  • Conductor Clyde (voiced by Andy Abbott), is a white male dog who is the conductor of the Choo-Choo Express, a very fast train that runs through Blunderburg.
  • Dr. Merv (voiced by Blu Bishop) is a female blue koala who is a medical doctor with a Boston accent.
  • Big Phil (voiced by Anthony Tedesco) is a brown male porcupine and a neighbor of Ms. Coleslaw that appears in "Night Tear-er". He likes to go jogging when it is dark out, though he usually ends up tearing surrounding objects with his quills
  • The Yum Yums (Gum Gum [voiced by Robbie Daymond] & Tum Tum [voiced by Roberta Lemons]) are a pair of green aliens from the planet Zum Zum who primarily feed on toast. Their original plan was to strip Blunderburg of all of its toast before Chico and the Fix-it Force made a toaster that worked on their planet.
  • Elsa (voiced by Roberta Lemons) is a female pig who is Rainbow's cousin that appears in "Extreme Hogwash Machine". She has a toddler named Ricky Pig, who doesn't hold any interest in things that aren't races or games.
  • Ricky Pig (voiced by Roberta Lemons) is a male who is Elsa's son and Rainbow's nephew that appears in "Extreme Hogwash Machine". He is a lot of fun.

Cast

  • Robbie Daymond as Chico Bon Bon, Elkin John and Gum Gum Yum Yum
  • Dayci Brookshire as Rainbow Thunder
  • Anthony Tedesco as Clark, Herb, Mr Dunderhead, Freddy Lemuretti, Fuzzball Ollie, Fuzzball Grind, Big Phil, Stormcloud Lightning and Yuri Yikesman
  • Andy Abbott as Neil Ostrich and Conductor Clyde
  • Blu Bishop as Betty Lemuretti, Dr. Merv and Nell Ostrich
  • Emma Sloan Jacobs as Nina Ostrich and Poppy Kettlecorn
  • Roberta Lemons as Ms Coleslaw, Bernie, Fuzzball Bongo Blast, Ricky Pig, Elsa, Queen Pumpernickle and Tum Tum Yum Yum
  • Joanna Lewis as Mayor Murphy
  • Ian Nikus as Barry the Berry Bear
  • Cole Seaver as Mr. McFluster
  • Matthew Mercer as Captain Squirrelbeard

Episodes

Series overview

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110May 8, 2020 (2020-05-08)
210July 1, 2020 (2020-07-01)
310September 22, 2020 (2020-09-22)
48October 27, 2020 (2020-10-27)
Christmas specialDecember 4, 2020 (2020-12-04)
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Season 1 (2020)

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11"Underwear Parade"Michael Goldberg and Gabe PulliamCéilí BraidwoodMay 8, 2020 (2020-05-08)

Blunderburg's annual Underwear Parade is about to begin. The mayor's royal undies keep falling down. The Fix-It Force work hard to help them stay put.

STEM topic: Elasticity
22"Musical Meltdown"Michael GoldbergJason Bryant ParkerMay 8, 2020 (2020-05-08)

Famous pianist Elkin John is about to perform on the top of Blunderburg Tower. However, his piano won't fit inside the elevator.

STEM topic: Pulleys
33"Piping Hot Pizza Problem"Michael GoldbergBoyet GopezMay 8, 2020 (2020-05-08)

Bridge-eating beetles prevent Mr. McFluster from delivering a pie across the canyon. The team explore options, including the use of air pressure.

STEM topic: Air Pressure
44"Runaway Robot"Bob BoyleDavide VecaMay 8, 2020 (2020-05-08)

The Fix-It Force is surprised to hear a high-tech refrigerator they built has come alive. They go on a hunt to catch the missing robot.

STEM topic: Magnets
55"Piratey Predicament"Sarah MullervyDavide VecaMay 8, 2020 (2020-05-08)

Captain Squirrelbeard takes a cupcake to a sea monster pal. His boat gets stuck, so Chico's crew sets out to help get him back out to sea.

STEM topic: Hot air rises
66"Doggy Dilemma"Sarah MullervyTim SpillaneMay 8, 2020 (2020-05-08)

The Fix-It Force takes care of Bernie the dog. The sneaky puppy manages to escape, so the friends head out to find him.

STEM topic: Multifuctional objects
77"Fast Food Fiasco"Laura SreenbyJason Bryant ParkerMay 8, 2020 (2020-05-08)

The Lemurettis can't cope with demand after their Pizzarito becomes a popular snack. The Fix-It Force try to come up with a solution, involving automation.

STEM topic: Automation
88"Egg-mergency"Halcyon PersonCéilí BraidwoodMay 8, 2020 (2020-05-08)

Neil and Nell Ostrich announce that they are having a baby. The Fix-It force think of ways to get their egg to the hospital before the baby arrives.

STEM topic: Shock absorption
99"Spatula Showdown"Halcyon PersonMicha CohenMay 8, 2020 (2020-05-08)

Rainbow Thunder and Stormcloud Lightning have a pancake-flipping contest. She needs the best spatula in the business in order to be crowned the best.

STEM topic: Flexible plastic
1010"Ah-Choo Express"Morgan Von AnckenMicha CohenMay 8, 2020 (2020-05-08)

Clark isn't allowed to go to Blunderburg Station because he has a cold. His friends come up with a way to bring the train to him, instead!

STEM topic: Propulsion
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Season 2 (2020)

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111"Gigantic Glue Ball"Bryan Korn & Gabe PulliamDavide VecaJuly 1, 2020 (2020-07-01)

The gang relies on some super glue to fix up the town following a large burp-quake. However, the glue works better than any of them could have hoped.

STEM topic: Adhesion
122"Sandwich Safe"Kevin Burke & Chris "Doc" WyattMireia SerraJuly 1, 2020 (2020-07-01)

Mayor Murphy's new sandwich concoction proves so irresistible that she hides it from the town. However, when she loses her key to the safe she put the sandwich in, trouble unfolds.

STEM topic: Patterns
133"Great Pinball Escape"Morgan Von AnckenBenjamin SandersJuly 1, 2020 (2020-07-01)

The friends team up to help free Mrs. Coleslaw's toaster from a big hole.

STEM topic: Springs
144"Hot Cocoa Crisis"Bryan KornDavide VecaJuly 1, 2020 (2020-07-01)

When his morning cocoa is too cold, Herb the Hermit Crab throws a temper tantrum. The gang puts their heads together to figure out how to heat it back up.

STEM topic: Magnification
155"Garden Gobblers"Sarah MullervyJason Bryant ParkerJuly 1, 2020 (2020-07-01)

The mayor's carrots are devoured by the Garden Gobblers so it is up to the gang to devise a plan to put a stop to their greed.

STEM topic: Suction
166"Magnificent Mumble Mystery"Adam FelberRobin FrenchJuly 1, 2020 (2020-07-01)

Mrs. Coleslaw enlists Chico and his friends to solve a mystery.

STEM topic: Lubricants
177"Mountain of Lost Socks"Bob Boyle & Frank RoccoBenjamin SandersJuly 1, 2020 (2020-07-01)

Chico and his pals develop a machine capable of sorting a giant pile of mismatched socks. The friends then resolve to return missing socks to their owners.

STEM topic: Sorting
188"Danger Gnomes"Chris MonroeJason Bryant ParkerJuly 1, 2020 (2020-07-01)

The mayor's mechanical garden gnomes get out of control and end up polluting the town air. The friends then gather to find a cleaner solution.

STEM topic: Solar energy
199"Night Tear-er"Halcyon PersonLeigh FieldhouseJuly 1, 2020 (2020-07-01)

Mrs. Coleslaw helps Chico and his friends find out who is behind the "Night Tear-er" pranks.

STEM topic: Puncture resistance
2010"Spaghetti Situation"Laura SreebnyVal Anthony RamirezJuly 1, 2020 (2020-07-01)

The gang comes together to help the Lemurettis attract customers to their new restaurant perched atop Mount Parmesan.

STEM topic: Counterweights
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Season 3 (2020)

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211"Tower of Goo"Morgan Von AnckenLeigh FieldhouseSeptember 22, 2020 (2020-09-22)

Mrs. Coleslaw and the Blunderfolk meet a huge sticky goo monster. Chico uses his spray to fight through the goo to rescue his friends.

STEM topic: Silicone
222"Slippy Grippy Shuffle"Gabe PulliamRobin FrenchSeptember 22, 2020 (2020-09-22)

"Dancing with the Seals" is on in town and Mrs. Coleslaw needs help. She asks the Fix-It Force to make grippy shoes that can help her keep time with the slippery sea animals.

STEM topic: Friction
233"Unbreakable Piñata"Gabe PulliamBenjamin SandersSeptember 22, 2020 (2020-09-22)

When she's piñata wrestling, Tiny becomes the invincible Macho Mouse! But can the Fix-It Force help her in a match against the durable Piñata of Doom?

STEM topic: Material properties and rubber
244"Gong Gone Wrong"Morgan Von AnckenCéilí BraidwoodSeptember 22, 2020 (2020-09-22)

Captain Squirrelbeard's loud treasure gong is keeping everyone awake, sending the Fix-It Force on a search for ways to soundproof the town.

STEM topic: Sound vibrations
255"Wrecking Ball Run"Haley ManciniBoyet GopezSeptember 22, 2020 (2020-09-22)

Clark is eager to win the Elephant Ninja Warrior Race. The Fix-It Force engineer a pendulum to help him get through a difficult obstacle at the end of the challenge.

STEM topic: Pendulums
266"Desert Disaster"Gabe PulliamJason Bryant ParkerSeptember 22, 2020 (2020-09-22)

The Fix-It Force find themselves stuck in the middle of a desert. They have no food or water. They decide to build a glider to fly back to Blunderberg.

STEM topic: Gliding
277"Extreme Hogwash Machine"Bryan KornLincoln AdamsSeptember 22, 2020 (2020-09-22)

Rainbow's nephew Ricky Pig is pretty stinky since he refuses to take baths, so Chico's crew designs the ultimate stunt course to finally get him clean.

STEM topic: Systems
288"Chico Bot Bot"Allan NeuwirthDavide VecaSeptember 22, 2020 (2020-09-22)

Blunderburg's new fix-it robot is causing problems instead of solving them! Can Chico's team step in to stop the bot from making more of a mess in town?

STEM topic: Clients and efficiency
299"Pudding Volcano"Kristofer WellmanVal Anthony RamirezSeptember 22, 2020 (2020-09-22)

Mount Fudgey is threatening to erupt chocolate pudding all over the town. The Fix-It Force engineer a pipe network to channel the pudding away.

STEM topic: Systems and funnels
3010"Space Toaster"Michael GoldbergVal Anthony RamirezSeptember 22, 2020 (2020-09-22)

The Yum Yums from Planet Zum Zum love toast, so Chico and friends teach these aliens how to make it before they blast off with the town's total supply.

STEM topic: Voice activation
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Season 4 (2020)

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311"Ice Cream Monster"Halcyon PersonRobin FrenchOctober 27, 2020 (2020-10-27)

The Fix-It Force must locate a huge serving of ice cream. A giant monster is on the loose trying to eat all the ice cream she can get.

STEM topic: Thermal insulation
322"Tremendous Tree Trouble"Adam FelberBoyet GopezOctober 27, 2020 (2020-10-27)

Blunderburg's trees are at risk because of tree-gobbling insects. Chico and pals remember that Sprinkle Ball might just come in handy.

STEM topic: Agricultural engineering
333"Tool Belt Test"Michael GoldbergRobin FrenchOctober 27, 2020 (2020-10-27)

Chico is always the best at the tool belt test. However, accidents around him put his winning streak at risk.

STEM topic: Chain reactions
344"Skate of Emergency"Bob Boyle & Frank RoccoRobin FrenchOctober 27, 2020 (2020-10-27)

Skateboarders will make a mess of City Hall before Mr. McFluster's once-a-year inspection — unless Chico's crew can build a park with a radical ramp.

STEM topic: Acceleration
355"Very Broken Brakes"Kevin Burke & Chris "Doc" WyattMicha CohenOctober 27, 2020 (2020-10-27)

No street cart is safe when Mrs. Coleslaw blindly slips into the driver's seat of Tool Force One. Only Chico's makeshift parachute can slow her down!

STEM topic: Parachutes and Drag
366"Missing Book Mystery"Haley ManciniBoyet GopezOctober 27, 2020 (2020-10-27)

Book adoring thieves are stealing anything they can read. The Fix-It Force create a device to help locate them and collect the books.

STEM topic: Tracking device
377"Blunderburg Blackout"Adam FelberVal Anthony RamirezOctober 27, 2020 (2020-10-27)

They've lost all power in Blunderburg Tower! Without a battery with a big-enough charge, Chico and Co. need to find a new way to generate electricity.

STEM topic: Wind power
388"Sticky Situation"Allan NeuwirthBoyet GopezOctober 27, 2020 (2020-10-27)

Popsicles are the ideal way to manage the heat. But thrown away sticks are causing problems all over the town. Chico comes up with a way to repurpose them into new objects.

STEM topic: Repurposing
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Christmas special (2020)

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391"Very Berry Holiday"Gabe Pulliam & Kristofer WellmanCéilí BraidwoodDecember 4, 2020 (2020-12-04)

The Fix-It Force makes a plan to hit every home as fast as they can, delivering Blunderberry Cakes before the town awakes to avoid a holiday disaster.

STEM topic: Route optimization
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Release

Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt was released on May 8, 2020 on Netflix.[1]

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