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* LastNameBasis: Gordon never refers to Ace by his first name, only [=McDougal=] or more often, "[=McDorkle=]".



* ShoutOut: To evade Gordon at the beginning of "Greener Tina", Ace uses the glue function on the rope wall to climb it "[[Franchise/SpiderMan Spidey]]-style".

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To evade Gordon at the beginning of "Greener Tina", Ace uses the glue function on the rope wall to climb it "[[Franchise/SpiderMan Spidey]]-style".Spidey]]-style".
** Another ''Spider-Man'' shout-out is in the title card of "Metal Mouth Man", which parodies the "upside-down kiss in the rain scene" from [[Film/SpiderMan1 the original movie]]. Except Tina is too busy squeezing rainwater out of her beret to reciprocate Ace's kiss.
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[[caption-width-right:350:''Everybody's out to get him! Everybody wants to get him!''[[labelnote:Characters]]Clockwise from center: Ace, Becky, [[EvilOldFolks Hilda]], Tina, [[CoolTeacher Mr. Walker]], Ned, [[ProjectedMan Hugo]], [[TheBully Gordon]] and Lunchbox.[[/labelnote]]]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:''Everybody's out [[caption-width-right:350:''Everybody wants to get him! Everybody wants Everybody's out to get him!''[[labelnote:Characters]]Clockwise from center: Ace, Becky, [[EvilOldFolks Hilda]], Tina, [[CoolTeacher Mr. Walker]], Ned, [[ProjectedMan Hugo]], [[TheBully Gordon]] and Lunchbox.[[/labelnote]]]]
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The whole series is available for free on [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAA2EbGIF4Q&list=PLXRlcoNdQPaU4FBoo4dbKKRH-EyjuSB0p Youtube]] ([=480p=]) and [[https://tubitv.com/series/3858/get-ace Tubi]] (HD)[[note]]The Tubi release omits {{the stinger}}s after each episode[[/note]].



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The whole series is available for free on [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAA2EbGIF4Q&list=PLXRlcoNdQPaU4FBoo4dbKKRH-EyjuSB0p Youtube]] YouTube]] ([=480p=]) and [[https://tubitv.com/series/3858/get-ace Tubi]] (HD)[[note]]The Tubi release omits {{the stinger}}s after each episode[[/note]].


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The whole series is available for free on [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAA2EbGIF4Q&list=PLXRlcoNdQPaU4FBoo4dbKKRH-EyjuSB0p Youtube]] ([=480p=]) and [[https://tubitv.com/series/3858/get-ace Tubi]] (HD)[[note]]The Tubi release omits {{the stinger}}s after each episode[[/note]].


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* ContinuityNod: In "Ace the Superspy", the wig of one of the salon patrons falls off. She lost her hair in an accident involving Ace's dog Lunchbox two episodes before in "Feathered Fiend".



* EnemyMine: In "Ace and The Meanstalk" Ace and Ned team up to get the braces from a gigantic [[ManEatingPlant Edwin]].



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''Get Ace'' is an Australian animated series.

A case of mistaken identity causes OrdinaryHighSchoolStudent Ace [=McDougal=] to be thrown into the fast paced world of hi-tech super spies. During a normal trip to the dentist's office, Ace is accidentally fitted out with a set of hi-tech, super spy braces, loaded with dozens of different gadgets and a holographic artificial intelligence program named Hugo, that only he can see. Against the odds, Ace and Hugo must learn to get along in order to keep the braces secret and safe. The braces original owner Ned Krinkle, an evil spy and master of disguise, will do anything to get them back. Since then Ned and his equally evil mother Hilda, have been trying to kidnap Ace and reclaim the braces for themselves. Ace spends his days trying to live a normal life, while constantly on the lookout for Ned and Hilda's next insane scheme to steal the braces from right out of his mouth!

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''Get Ace'' is an Australian animated series.

A case of mistaken identity causes
series that aired in 2014.

The show centers around
OrdinaryHighSchoolStudent Ace [=McDougal=] to be thrown into [=McDougal=], whose life takes a turn for the fast paced world of hi-tech super spies. During a normal trip to the dentist's office, Ace is accidentally fitted out exciting when he receives high-tech spy braces by mistake. Coming with a set of hi-tech, super spy braces, loaded with dozens of different gadgets and a holographic artificial intelligence program butler named Hugo, that only he can see. Against the odds, Ace and Hugo must learn to get along in order to keep the braces secret and safe. The braces original owner Ned Krinkle, an evil spy and master tons of disguise, high-tech gadgets, there's a function for every occasion! From high-powered rocket thrusters to stringy dental floss, Ace will do anything to get need all of them back. Since then Ned to escape the clutches of the MasterOfDisguise Ned, the intended recipient of the braces, and his equally evil conniving mother Hilda, have been trying to kidnap Hilda.

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Ace still has to juggle getting to class on time, avoiding the wrath of [[TheBully Gordon Rainer]] and reclaim the braces for themselves. impressing his crush Tina. Even at home, Ace spends his days trying to live a normal life, while constantly on the lookout for Ned and Hilda's next insane scheme to steal the braces isn't safe from right out of his mouth!
sister Becky, who's convinced that he's an alien from outer space and is determined to prove it to the entire world!




* AccidentalMisnaming: Athol mishears Ace's name as "Face" when they first meet and never stops calling him that from then on.



* DatingCatwoman:
** Jack Union and Hilda Krinkle seem to have had this relationship in the past, with the former being a heroic Bond-esque superspy and the latter being an evil villain.
** In "Jack's Back", Ace has no problem accepting a date with Tatyana ''Von Evil'' even after she tricked him and tried to steal his braces in her debut episode. As it turns out, [[SchmuckBait the date is yet another trap]]. However, Tatyana seems to have genuine feelings for Ace [[RescueRomance after he saves her life]].



* HereditaryHairstyle: Ace and Becky have similar hairstyles to their father and mother respectively, but in different colors.

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* HereditaryHairstyle: Downplayed. Ace and Becky have similar (though not identical) hairstyles to their father and mother respectively, but in different colors.colors.
* HowDoIShotWeb: Ace's braces actually have a manual, [[Series/TheGreatestAmericanHero which isn't lost or anything]], but he never gets around to actually reading through the whole thing. As a result, he often calls out the wrong function number, resulting in mishaps like him getting laughing gas instead of a smokescreen,



* OnIce: The "Humongous Man on ice" show.
* RepetitiveName: The full name of Ace and Becky's father is Dougal [=MacDougal=].

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* OnIce: The "Humongous Man on ice" show.
Ice" show. Ace, as a lifelong "Humongous Man" fan, sees it as totally lame.
* PrettyFlyForAWhiteGuy: Ace talks to Tina like this in "Ace the Superspy", for no particular reason.
-->'''Ace''': Yo, my ladies, s'up?
* PsychoticManchild: PlayedForLaughs with Ned Krinkle, a wannabe supervillain who still lives with his "Mumsy". He's rightfully angry at the protagonist for having the braces that were meant for him but treats it like Ace stole his toy and throws temper tantrums whenever can't get what he wants. His immaturity is one of several humorous traits that offsets the fact that he's an evil villain who desires world domination. He is also shown to share many of the same hobbies and interests as his 14-year-old adversary, and [[AcquaintedInRealLife even befriends Ace in an online game with neither realizing the identity of the other]].
* RepetitiveName: The full name of Ace and Becky's father is Dougal [=MacDougal=].[=McDougal=].


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* RunningGag: In several episodes, there's a bride and groom whose wedding is always interrupted by whatever mayhem is going at the moment, complete with the same officiate trying to marry them each time.
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* AnimatedOuttakes: TheStinger for "Greener Tina" has the characters mess up various scenes from the episode, such as Tina forgetting her line and Claudia accidentally ripping one while inside her bubble.


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* WhereAreTheyNowEpilogue: Parodied in TheStinger for "School Election". [[DumbMuscle Athol]] ends up a successful school captain for three years and later becomes the youngest mayor of Funpark City. Anoop becomes a TV consultant. Tina becomes an environmentalist saving endangered species. Meanwhile, nothing changes at all for Ace.
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* RiseOfZitboy: In "Date With Disaster", Ace finally gets a date with Tina- only to get a pimple on his nose the morning of. All the extreme measures he takes to get rid of it only make the acne worse- resulting in a horrible case of pizza face right before the date. Luckily Hugo manages to fix it with a HolographicDisguise...until it wears off in front of Tina.

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* RiseOfZitboy: In "Date With Disaster", Ace finally gets a date with Tina- only to get a pimple on his nose the morning of. All the of, which he totally overreacts to. The extreme measures he Ace takes to get rid of it only make spread the acne worse- infection- resulting in a horrible case of pizza face right before the date. Luckily Hugo manages to fix it with a HolographicDisguise...until it wears off in front of Tina.
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* RiseOfZitboy: In "Date With Disaster", Ace finally gets a date with Tina- only to get a pimple on his nose the morning of. All the extreme measures he takes to get rid of it only make the acne worse- resulting in a horrible case of pizza face right before the date. Luckily Hugo manages to fix it with a HolographicDisguise...until it wears off in front of Tina.

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* AllElectionsAreSeriousBusiness: The high school election for captain is treated with extreme importance, with the candidates being interviewed beforehand and the whole event being ''televised''. Evidently not a lot going on in Funpark city.



** The high school election for captain is treated with the gravitas of an actual political election, even being ''televised'' . Voting also seems to be mandatory.
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* AlphaBitch: Tina, who in the first episode shown to be a cheerleader and described as "Queen Bee of the school" by Becky. Most episodes don't focus on how "alpha" she is, but she treats Ace like dirt most of the time, if she even acknowledges him.
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* TheMentor: [[TuxedoAndMartini Jack Union]], an old secret agent with spy braces of his own. He gives Ace useful advice and helps mold him into a secret agent worthy of the high-tech braces. The final episode has him attempt to officially get Ace recruited as a junior superspy.
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* SeriousBusiness:
** In "Ace the Hero", it's shown that Funpark City has very strict laws about standing in line.
** In "Gnomeland", everyone except the [=McDougal=] family is shown to own a gnome and it's a very big deal when they're destroyed. Ace is initially sent to jail when he's believed to smash Mr. Rainer's gnome, a city-wide manhunt is sent after him when he escapes and there's an entire "Gnomeland Security" organization dedicated to protecting them.
** The high school election for captain is treated with the gravitas of an actual political election, even being ''televised'' . Voting also seems to be mandatory.
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* DisguisedInDrag: In "Computer Games", Ace dresses like Tara Tuft, complete with an ill-fitting blonde wig, as Tina's stunt double.
-->'''Ace''': Stunt double?\\
'''Frederick''': Coffee boy, with your lanky limbs, you'll be magic!


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* SpannerInTheWorks: As a result of going to the wrong dentist by mistake, Ace manages to prevent powerful high-tech braces from going in the hands of Ned Krinkle, a supervillain who had planned to use them for world domination.

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* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: The episode "Lord of the Board" features pro-skater Toby Squawk, a parody of Tony Hawk.

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** [[Creator/DanielRadcliffe Daniel Radrock]], the actor who normally plays Barry Plotter. Unlike the real-life star, he's a redhead, which makes him resemble Ace enough for the latter to replace him as Barry Plotter.
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* ShoutOut: To evade Gordon at the beginning of "Greener Tina", Ace uses the glue function on the rope wall to climb it "[[Franchise/SpiderMan Spidey]]-style".
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* SlidingScaleOfSillinessVsSeriousness is on the very silly end of the scale. The series' main premise is about a boy with superpowered braces (that come with their own [[TheJeeves holographic butler]]) and is mostly an excuse for wacky hijinks to happen. No villain, especially not Ned and Hilda is ever really taken seriously.

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* SlidingScaleOfSillinessVsSeriousness SlidingScaleOfSillinessVsSeriousness: The show is on the very silly end of the scale. The series' main premise is about a boy with superpowered braces (that come with their own [[TheJeeves holographic butler]]) and is mostly an excuse for wacky hijinks to happen. No villain, especially not Ned and Hilda is ever really taken seriously.

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* ThreeShorts: The show is the standard two 11-minute shorts format favored by comedy cartoons. Only the HalloweenEpisode has one plotline run through the whole thing.

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* ThreeShorts: SlidingScaleOfSillinessVsSeriousness is on the very silly end of the scale. The series' main premise is about a boy with superpowered braces (that come with their own [[TheJeeves holographic butler]]) and is mostly an excuse for wacky hijinks to happen. No villain, especially not Ned and Hilda is ever really taken seriously.
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* AllLoveIsUnrequited: Ace has a hopeless crush on [[ValleyGirl Tina]], who rarely ever gives him the time of day. In turn, Ace himself is totally unaware and unreceptive of his geeky best friend Claudia's affection for him. Whenever Tina is seen interested in a boy, it's usually the goth kid Tyson, who despite being a total ChickMagnet, never seems interested in anyone. He usually acknowledges Tina's existence even less than she does Ace.

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* HereditaryHairstyle: Ace and Becky have similar hairystyles to their father and mother respectively, but in different colors.

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** Tara Tuft is one to [[Franchise/TombRaider Lara Croft]].



* HairTriggerTemper: There is very little that doesn't set Principal Duffy off.

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* HairTriggerTemper: There is very little that doesn't set [[ViolentGlaswegian Principal Duffy off.Duffy]] off.
* HereditaryHairstyle: Ace and Becky have similar hairystyles to their father and mother respectively, but in different colors.



* TheJeeves: Hugo is a holographic assistant version, a British ServileSnarker who helps Ace and allows him to access the various functions of his high-tech braces.



* NewPowersAsThePlotDemands: The braces supposedly have a set number of functions, but will in practice do anything the current scene needs it to.

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* NewPowersAsThePlotDemands: The braces supposedly have a set number of functions, but will in practice do anything neither Ace nor the current scene needs it to.audience knows all of them at the beginning, so new powers pop up whenever needed.
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* AffablyEvil: Ned isn't that bad a guy when not trying to steal Ace's braces.

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* BritishTeeth: Ned's distinct crooked teeth, which are probably why he needs braces in the first place.



* {{Expy}}: Billy Bonkers is one for [[Literature/CharlieAndTheChocolateFactory Willy Wonka]].

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A case of mistaken identity causes ordinary high school student, Ace McDougal to be thrown into the fast paced world of hi-tech super spies. During a normal trip to the dentist's office, Ace is accidentally fitted out with a set of hi-tech, super spy braces, loaded with dozens of different gadgets and a holographic artificial intelligence program named Hugo, that only he can see. Against the odds, Ace and Hugo must learn to get along in order to keep the braces secret and safe. The braces original owner Ned Krinkle, an evil spy and master of disguise, will do anything to get them back. Since then Ned and his equally evil mother Hilda, have been trying to kidnap Ace and reclaim the braces for themselves. Ace spends his days trying to live a normal life, while constantly on the lookout for Ned and Hilda's next insane scheme to steal the braces from right out of his mouth!

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A case of mistaken identity causes ordinary high school student, OrdinaryHighSchoolStudent Ace McDougal [=McDougal=] to be thrown into the fast paced world of hi-tech super spies. During a normal trip to the dentist's office, Ace is accidentally fitted out with a set of hi-tech, super spy braces, loaded with dozens of different gadgets and a holographic artificial intelligence program named Hugo, that only he can see. Against the odds, Ace and Hugo must learn to get along in order to keep the braces secret and safe. The braces original owner Ned Krinkle, an evil spy and master of disguise, will do anything to get them back. Since then Ned and his equally evil mother Hilda, have been trying to kidnap Ace and reclaim the braces for themselves. Ace spends his days trying to live a normal life, while constantly on the lookout for Ned and Hilda's next insane scheme to steal the braces from right out of his mouth!
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* ClearYourName: Ace is forced to do this in the episode "Gnomeland", when he is falsely accused of destroying Mr. Rainer's favourite garden gnome.

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* ClearYourName: ClearMyName: Ace is forced to do this in the episode "Gnomeland", when he is falsely accused of destroying Mr. Rainer's favourite garden gnome.



* FireyRedhead: Principal Duffy's temper is as fiery as his hair.

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''Get Ace'' is an Australian animated series.

A case of mistaken identity causes ordinary high school student, Ace McDougal to be thrown into the fast paced world of hi-tech super spies. During a normal trip to the dentist's office, Ace is accidentally fitted out with a set of hi-tech, super spy braces, loaded with dozens of different gadgets and a holographic artificial intelligence program named Hugo, that only he can see. Against the odds, Ace and Hugo must learn to get along in order to keep the braces secret and safe. The braces original owner Ned Krinkle, an evil spy and master of disguise, will do anything to get them back. Since then Ned and his equally evil mother Hilda, have been trying to kidnap Ace and reclaim the braces for themselves. Ace spends his days trying to live a normal life, while constantly on the lookout for Ned and Hilda's next insane scheme to steal the braces from right out of his mouth!

!!''Get Ace'' contains examples of:
* AttackOfTheFiftyFootWhatever: In the episode "Monkey Madness", Ace accidentally turns a monkey into a giant rampaging beast with the Enlargerator Ray.
* BrokenTreasure: The plot of the episode "Save the Crystal Cat" is kicked off when Ace accidentally breaks his mother's beloved crystal cat statue.
* BubbleBoy: Bubble ''girl'', actually. Claudia, Ace's next door neighbour, lives in a bubble due to being allergic to almost everything.
* TheBully: Gordon Rainer.
* ClearYourName: Ace is forced to do this in the episode "Gnomeland", when he is falsely accused of destroying Mr. Rainer's favourite garden gnome.
* CucumberFacial: Hilda treats herself to one in "Athol and Ace".
* {{Expy}}: Billy Bonkers is one for [[Literature/CharlieAndTheChocolateFactory Willy Wonka]].
** [[ShowWithinAShow Barry Plotter and his arch nemesis Mouldy Warts]] are parodies of ''Literature/HarryPotter'' and Voldemort.
* FireyRedhead: Principal Duffy's temper is as fiery as his hair.
* FunWithAcronyms: Hugo's name is short for Holographic User Guidance Operative.
* HairTriggerTemper: There is very little that doesn't set Principal Duffy off.
* HumanityEnsues: In "Hugo Gets Real", a science lab accident turns Hugo into a real boy.
* LiteralSplitPersonality: In "Creepville Dare", Becky's alien probe splits Hugo into two, Nerdy Hugo and Cool Hugo.
* MorphicResonance: Ned is a MasterOfDisguise, but the one thing he cannot change is his jagged teeth.
* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: The episode "Lord of the Board" features pro-skater Toby Squawk, a parody of Tony Hawk.
* OnIce: The "Humongous Man on ice" show.
* VillainousMotherSonDuo: Ned and Hilda.
* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Ace's sister Becky has blue hair.

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