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** Abracadabra is another Misfits song that shares its name with [[Music/TheSteveMillerBand a real life song]].

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** Abracadabra is another Misfits song that shares its name with [[Music/TheSteveMillerBand a real life song]].popular hit song.[[note]]The latter was originally a hit for The Music/SteveMillerBand.[[/note]]
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** Abracadabra is another Misfits song that shares its name with [[Music/TheSteveMillerBand a real life song]].
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** Christy Marx even said there were plans for a Jem movie with a pair of sound-controlling psychic twins, as well as an evil counterpart to Synergy. This got scrapped after the failure of Sunbow's ''WesternAnimation/{{Transformers| The Movie}}'' film.

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** Christy Marx even said there were plans for a Jem movie with a pair of sound-controlling psychic twins, twins named the Mongrels, as well as an evil counterpart to Synergy.Synergy named Entropy. This got scrapped after the failure of Sunbow's ''WesternAnimation/{{Transformers| The Movie}}'' film.
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* NoBudget: The LiveActionAdaptation was made on $5,000,000.
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* WriterRevolt: Christy Marx originally envisioned the Misfits as a trio of self-absorbed sociopaths that Eric found and forged into a band, which could fall apart at any moment due to Pizzazz, Roxy, and Stormer being willing to betray each other at a moment's notice if it would advance their respective careers. Similarly, to appease moral guardians, their songs would be "anti-moral" as far as promoting the worst aspects of human nature. The other writers rejected this outright and we got the kinder, gentler, [[VitriolicBestBuds vitriolic]] TrueCompanions Misfits everyone loved.
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** The mini-sodes were released on VHS in a movie compilation. Long out of print, yes, but if you search hard enough, it's out there.

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* BackFromTheDead:
** Since Integrity bought the rights to Jem's merchandising in an attempt for a revival in 2012, they've released almost all of the unreleased dolls that had prototypes produced in the 80's, including the Stingers, Astral, Regine, the rumored "Hollywood Jem", and Rock n' romance Jem, the latter of which were an exclusive available only at SDCC. there's also plans for other fan favorite characters like Lind-Z and Tech rat.
** There's a live action movie in production slated for release in 2016.
** There's a new comic book based on the series on the way.



* BackFromTheDead:
** Since Integrity bought the rights to Jem's merchandising in an attempt for a revival in 2012, they've released almost all of the unreleased dolls that had prototypes produced in the 80's, including the Stingers, Astral, Regine, the rumored "Hollywood Jem", and Rock n' romance Jem, the latter of which were an exclusive available only at SDCC. there's also plans for other fan favorite characters like Lind-Z and Tech rat.
** there's a live action movie in production slated for release in 2016.
** there's a new comic book based on the series on the way.
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** the Hub also airs reruns of the show and there's a live action movie in production slated for release in 2016.

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** the Hub also airs reruns of the show and there's a live action movie in production slated for release in 2016.
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** Since Integrity bought the rights to Jem's merchandising in an attempt for a revival in 2012, they've released almost all of the unreleased dolls that had prototypes produced in the 80's, including the Stingers, Astral, Regine, the rumored "Hollywood Jem", and Rock n' romance Jem, the latter of which were an exclusive available only at SDCC. there's also plans for other fan favorite characters like Lind-Z and Tech rat. a complete list of the releases can be found on Integrity's official site here:
[[http://www.integritytoys.com/jemandtheholograms/characters-jem.php]]

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** Since Integrity bought the rights to Jem's merchandising in an attempt for a revival in 2012, they've released almost all of the unreleased dolls that had prototypes produced in the 80's, including the Stingers, Astral, Regine, the rumored "Hollywood Jem", and Rock n' romance Jem, the latter of which were an exclusive available only at SDCC. there's also plans for other fan favorite characters like Lind-Z and Tech rat. a complete list of the releases can be found on Integrity's official site here: \n[[http://www.integritytoys.com/jemandtheholograms/characters-jem.php]]

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** Since Integrity bought the rights to Jem's merchandising in an attempt for a revival in 2012, they've released almost all of the unreleased dolls that had prototypes produced in the 80's, including the Stingers, Astral, Regine, the rumored "Hollywood Jem", and Rock n' romance Jem, the latter of which were an exclusive available only at SDCC. there's also plans for other fan favorite characters like Lind-Z and Tech rat.
** the Hub also airs reruns of the show and there's a live action movie in production slated for release in 2016.

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** Since Integrity bought the rights to Jem's merchandising in an attempt for a revival in 2012, they've released almost all of the unreleased dolls that had prototypes produced in the 80's, including the Stingers, Astral, Regine, the rumored "Hollywood Jem", and Rock n' romance Jem, the latter of which were an exclusive available only at SDCC. there's also plans for other fan favorite characters like Lind-Z and Tech rat.
rat. a complete list of the releases can be found on Integrity's official site here:
[[http://www.integritytoys.com/jemandtheholograms/characters-jem.php]]
** the Hub also airs reruns of the show and there's a live action movie in production slated for release in 2016.2016.
** there's a new comic book based on the series on the way.
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** Since Integrity bought the rights to Jem's merchandising in an attempt for a revival in 2013, they've released almost all of the unreleased dolls that had prototypes produced in the 80's, including the Stingers, Astral, Regine, and Rock n' romance Jem, which was an exclusive available only at SDCC in 2014. there's also plans for other fan favorite characters like Lind-Z and Tech rat.

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** Since Integrity bought the rights to Jem's merchandising in an attempt for a revival in 2013, 2012, they've released almost all of the unreleased dolls that had prototypes produced in the 80's, including the Stingers, Astral, Regine, the rumored "Hollywood Jem", and Rock n' romance Jem, the latter of which was were an exclusive available only at SDCC in 2014.SDCC. there's also plans for other fan favorite characters like Lind-Z and Tech rat.
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* And the Fandom rejoiced:
** Since Integrity bought the rights to Jem's merchandising in an attempt for a revival in 2013, they've released almost all of the unreleased dolls that had prototypes produced in the 80's, including the Stingers, Astral, Regine, and Rock n' romance Jem. there's also plans for other fan favorite characters like Lind-Z and Tech rat.

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* And the Fandom rejoiced:
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** Since Integrity bought the rights to Jem's merchandising in an attempt for a revival in 2013, they've released almost all of the unreleased dolls that had prototypes produced in the 80's, including the Stingers, Astral, Regine, and Rock n' romance Jem.Jem, which was an exclusive available only at SDCC in 2014. there's also plans for other fan favorite characters like Lind-Z and Tech rat.

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** Since Integrity bought the rights to Jem's merchandising, they've released almost all of the unreleased dolls including the stingers, Astral, Regine, and Rock n' romance Jem. there's also plans for other fan favorite characters like Lind-Z and Tech rat.

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** Since *And the Fandom rejoiced:
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Integrity bought the rights to Jem's merchandising, merchandising in an attempt for a revival in 2013, they've released almost all of the unreleased dolls that had prototypes produced in the 80's, including the stingers, Stingers, Astral, Regine, and Rock n' romance Jem. there's also plans for other fan favorite characters like Lind-Z and Tech rat.rat.
**the Hub also airs reruns of the show and there's a live action movie in production slated for release in 2016.
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** Dolls of the Stingers were planned, but were cancelled. Some were ones of Astral and Regine.

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** Dolls of the Stingers were planned, but were cancelled. Some were ones of Astral and Regine.Regine.
**Since Integrity bought the rights to Jem's merchandising, they've released almost all of the unreleased dolls including the stingers, Astral, Regine, and Rock n' romance Jem. there's also plans for other fan favorite characters like Lind-Z and Tech rat.
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* UnintentionalPeriodPiece: The show's focus on then-current popular music, media, and fashion leads to the show feeling ''extremely'' dated several decades after its 1985 release.
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** Creator/KathSouice is Minx.

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** Creator/KathSouice Creator/KathSoucie is Minx.

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* HeyItsThatVoice: Britta Phillips from the indie band Luna is Jem's singing voice. Also the voice of Bloberta Puppington in MoralOrel.

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Britta Phillips from the indie band Luna is Jem's singing voice. Also the voice of Bloberta Puppington in MoralOrel.''WesternAnimation/MoralOrel''.
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* TalkingToHimself: Charlie Adler voiced Eric Raymond, Zipper, and Techrat.

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Charlie Adler voiced Eric Raymond, Zipper, and Techrat.Techrat.
** Terri and Pizzazz have the same voice actress, which acts as a meta example of CrowningMomentOfFunny when you realize the shrill Pizzazz is also the rather timid Terri.
** Susan Blu provides the voice for both Lindsey and Stormer.



* WhatCouldHaveBeen: During season three, Hasbro scrapped the Jem toyline due to declining sales. Not only were several lines canned and the show canceled, but dolls for the new characters were never released, such as The Stingers. Furthermore, the fifth Misfit, Graphix was never introduced.
** Christy Marx even said there were plans for a Jem movie with a pair of sound-controlling psychic twins, as well as an evil counterpart to Synergy. This got scrapped after the failure of Sunbow's ''{{Transformers| The Movie}}'' film.

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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: WordOfGod: Christy Marx stated that, even if Stormer becomes friendly with the Holograms and isn't nearly as bad as the rest of the Misfits, her loyalties lie with the Misfits first and foremost.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** The Misfits were originally conceived as a trio of total sociopaths Eric Raymond found and molded into a band, but each member would've been totally willing to backstab the other two for their own agenda.
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During season three, Hasbro scrapped the Jem toyline due to declining sales. Not only were several lines canned and the show canceled, but dolls for the new characters were never released, such as The Stingers. Furthermore, the fifth Misfit, Graphix was never introduced.
** Jetta was originally going to be African-American.
** Christy Marx even said there were plans for a Jem movie with a pair of sound-controlling psychic twins, as well as an evil counterpart to Synergy. This got scrapped after the failure of Sunbow's ''{{Transformers| ''WesternAnimation/{{Transformers| The Movie}}'' film.


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** Dolls of the Stingers were planned, but were cancelled. Some were ones of Astral and Regine.
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** She also wanted to do a follow up episode about Danny, a one off character Deirdre (a Starlight Girl) meets when she ran away in "The Music Awards". It would have dealt with Danny and his alcoholic father. However, Hasbro wouldn't have that; an uncommon case of ExecutiveMeddling having a positive effect.

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** She also wanted to do a follow up episode about Danny, a one off one-off character Deirdre (a Starlight Girl) meets Deirdre, Krissie and Ba Nee meet when she they ran away in "The Music Awards". It would have dealt with Danny and his previously alcoholic father. However, father getting sober and happily reuniting, unfortunately, Hasbro wouldn't have that; an uncommon case of ExecutiveMeddling having a positive effect.stopped it from happening.
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** Rival Pizzazz was voiced by Patricia Albrecht when speaking, and Ellen Bernfeld (aka disco singer Menage) when singing.
*** Ellen Bernfeld also did backing vocals for The Holograms and The Misfits, and was the singing voice of Roxy in her only solo song. Roxy's speaking voice actress was Bobbie Block.
** Riot of The Stingers spoke with the voice of Townsend Coleman and sang with the voice of Gordon Grody (who went on to become Lady Gaga's voice coach).
*** The other two Stingers were also dubbed for singing. When speaking, Minx was Kath Soucie and Rapture was Ellen Gerstell. For singing, both of them were usually dubbed by Diva Grey, but for Rapture's two solo lines in the song "Destiny", she was dubbed by Vicki Sue Robinson, the disco singer of "Turn the Beat Around" fame!
** When Kimber and Stormer sang a duet, they were dubbed over by Florence Warner and Lani Grover respectively, though Cathianne Blore and Susan Blu perform their speaking lines. Interestingly enough, their singing voices don't match their speaking voices at all.
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* KeepCirculatingTheTapes: This show went in and out of print during the 80s, 90s, and even 00s. A brief release in the early 00s got up to two and a half seasons on DVD before Rhino lost the rights and they were swallowed up by Sony, leaving the entire third series out of print. However, in 2011, the series began airing on The Hub and a new complete series DVD release finally got a release date in October of 2011.

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* KeepCirculatingTheTapes: This show went in and out of print during the 80s, 90s, and even 00s. A brief release in the early 00s got up to two and a half seasons on DVD before Rhino lost the rights and they were swallowed up by Sony, leaving the entire third series out of print. However, in 2011, the series began airing on The Hub and a new complete series DVD release finally got a release date in October of 2011.that year.

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* SheAlsoDid: In "The Bands Break Up", Kimber's singing voice was done by Florence Warner, who many TV viewers may know as the voice of the "Hello (insert city and /or state here)" campaign done by various local TV stations throughout much of the 1980s[[note]]Moreover, she recorded over a hundred different versions for each station that used it. There was even a version used by a station in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and even a version for a network in Melbourne, Australia.[[/note]]
** One of the singing voices of the female Stingers was none other than the late Vicki Sue Robinson of "Turn the Beat Around" fame.



* HeyItsThatVoice / SheAlsoDid: In "The Bands Break Up", Kimber's singing voice was done by Florence Warner, who many TV viewers may know as the voice of the "Hello (insert city and /or state here)" campaign done by various local TV stations throughout much of the 1980s[[note]]Moreover, she recorded over a hundred different versions for each station that used it. There was even a version used by a station in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and even a version for a network in Melbourne, Australia.[[/note]]
** One of the singing voices of the female Stingers was none other than the late Vicki Sue Robinson of "Turn the Beat Around" fame.
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* HeyItsThatVoice / SheAlsoDid: In "The Bands Break Up", Kimber's singing voice was done by Florence Warner, who many TV viewers may know as the voice of the "Hello (insert city and /or state here)" campaign done by various local TV stations throughout much of the 1980s[[note]]Moreover, she recorded over a hundred different versions for each station that used it. There was even a version used by a station in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and even a version for a network in Melbourne, Australia.[[/note]]

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* HeyItsThatVoice / SheAlsoDid: In "The Bands Break Up", Kimber's singing voice was done by Florence Warner, who many TV viewers may know as the voice of the "Hello (insert city and /or state here)" campaign done by various local TV stations throughout much of the 1980s[[note]]Moreover, she recorded over a hundred different versions for each station that used it. There was even a version used by a station in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and even a version for a network in Melbourne, Australia.[[/note]][[/note]]
** One of the singing voices of the female Stingers was none other than the late Vicki Sue Robinson of "Turn the Beat Around" fame.
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* IAmNotSpock: Britta Phillips, who provided the singing voice of Jem, isn't quite as sentimental to the series as other former voice actors. During bonus feature interviews she rather neutrally discusses how Jem was a silly job she did for a short time in her teens, but wasn't much more than that for her.

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* IAmNotSpock: Britta Phillips, who provided the singing voice of Jem, isn't quite as sentimental to the series as other former voice actors. During bonus feature interviews she rather neutrally discusses how Jem was a silly job she did for a short time in her teens, [[OldShame but wasn't much more than that for her.her]].
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* HeyItsThatVoice: Britta Phillips from the indie band Luna is Jem's singing voice. Also the voice of Bloberta Puppington in MoralOrel.


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* KeepCirculatingTheTapes: This show went in and out of print during the 80s, 90s, and even 00s. A brief release in the early 00s got up to two and a half seasons on DVD before Rhino lost the rights and they were swallowed up by Sony, leaving the entire third series out of print. However, in 2011, the series began airing on The Hub and a new complete series DVD release finally got a release date in October of 2011.
** The original five minute "mini-episodes" that were later expanded to five full length episodes are believed to have been lost or destroyed.
** Every episode is now available on Netflix.
* NamesTheSame: The "[[Music/TheMisfits Misfits]]" is the name of a real life rock band (albeit punk rock, completely different from the show, plus they're an all-male group) formerly led by Glenn Danzig (that spot belongs to Jerry Only now). One of the Misfits' (show) songs [[Music/GunsNRoses "Welcome to the Jungle"]], is also an example (and this was about a year before ''Appetite For Destruction'' was released).
** Lyn-Z shares her name with the bassist for the band Mindless Self Indulgence.
** An early band of Riot's (shown in flashbacks) is called Nirvana.
* NonSingingVoice: Jem[=/=]Jerrica had a speaking voice provided by Samantha Newark, who is a singer, but the singing voice is provided by Britta Philips.
* TalkingToHimself: Charlie Adler voiced Eric Raymond, Zipper, and Techrat.
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* IAmNotSpock: Britta Phillips, who provided the singing voice of Jem, isn't quite as sentimental to the series as other former voice actors. During bonus feature interviews she rather neutrally discusses how Jem was a silly job she did for a short time in her teens, but wasn't much more than that for her.
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** She also wanted to do a follow up episode about Danny, a one off character Deirdre (a Starlight Girl) meets when she ran away in "The Music Awards". It would have dealt with Danny and his alcoholic father. However, Hasbro wouldn't have that; an uncommon case of ExecutiveMeddling having a positive effect.

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** She also wanted to do a follow up episode about Danny, a one off character Deirdre (a Starlight Girl) meets when she ran away in "The Music Awards". It would have dealt with Danny and his alcoholic father. However, Hasbro wouldn't have that; an uncommon case of ExecutiveMeddling having a positive effect.effect.
* HeyItsThatVoice / SheAlsoDid: In "The Bands Break Up", Kimber's singing voice was done by Florence Warner, who many TV viewers may know as the voice of the "Hello (insert city and /or state here)" campaign done by various local TV stations throughout much of the 1980s[[note]]Moreover, she recorded over a hundred different versions for each station that used it. There was even a version used by a station in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and even a version for a network in Melbourne, Australia.[[/note]]
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* {{Tuckerization}}: Eric Raymond was named after creator Christy Marx's brother.

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* {{Tuckerization}}: Eric Raymond was named after creator Christy Marx's brother.brother.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: During season three, Hasbro scrapped the Jem toyline due to declining sales. Not only were several lines canned and the show canceled, but dolls for the new characters were never released, such as The Stingers. Furthermore, the fifth Misfit, Graphix was never introduced.
** Christy Marx even said there were plans for a Jem movie with a pair of sound-controlling psychic twins, as well as an evil counterpart to Synergy. This got scrapped after the failure of Sunbow's ''{{Transformers| The Movie}}'' film.
** She also wanted to do a follow up episode about Danny, a one off character Deirdre (a Starlight Girl) meets when she ran away in "The Music Awards". It would have dealt with Danny and his alcoholic father. However, Hasbro wouldn't have that; an uncommon case of ExecutiveMeddling having a positive effect.
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* {{Tuckerization}}: Eric Raymond was named after creator Christy Marx's brother.

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