I’m all for a Popples reboot. I would very much love one. In fact, I’ve been eagerly waiting ever since I saw the first reboot designs. I love them!

But can someone tell me how we went from these wonderful, charming redesigns:

To fucking MUTANT HAMSTERS????

So not impressed right now. Very disappointed.

FYI, yes, apparently the Popples have been rebooted. It seems to have happened sometime in 2007-2009. They haven’t done much with it though, aside from these new images/characters and a very small amount of new toys.

Though I read a news report back in June that Saban Brands is planning to go the distance with the franchise in fall 2013, with plush, apparel, accessories, mobile apps and more. No mention of a new TV show, but I’m digging the new art style.

Check out the official website to meet the new Popples and see the few toys that are currently available - http://www.popples.com

The new Popples are actually really cute.