History WesternAnimation / RobbieTheReindeer

* FurryDenial: Old Jingle somehow doesn't realize that he's a Reindeer until Robbie points it out.

* TheArtifact: At some point after the first short the reindeer stopped being Sanata's Sleigh Team, something that was integral to the premise of ''Hooves of Fire''. There's a single reference to Santa in this short and he won't be mentioned at all in the next one.

* DenserAndWackier: ''Hooves of Fire'' has a relatively down to earth plot where Robbie trains for a race, and a lot of the humour is dry and dialogue-based. This special has a much zanier tone, with a fantasy plot involving mind control devices and plenty of exaggerated humour. This is reflected in ''Lost Tribe's'' more colourful art style and revamped character designs.

* TemptingFate: Old Jingle claims that "If a Viking turned up at the front door, I'd happily eat the sofa". Cue the doorbell ringing.
-->'''Old Jingle''': ''([[ThisIsGonnaSuck resigned]])'' I may need some ketchup.

* WritingAroundTrademarks: Due to copyright issues, Robbie's father cannot be referenced by name. Whenever someone tries to, Blitzen interrupts them.

* TheScottishTrope: One RunningGag involves Blitzen preventing anyone from saying Rudolph's name (due to copyright issues).

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: In the British version, but removed from the American dub:
-->'''Vixen''': It's a cold night, Blitzen. If only someone would stoke my fire...
-->'''Blitzen''': Well! It'd be rude not to...Christmas has arrived already.

* BarbieDollAnatomy: A variant; the female reindeer clearly have breasts and presumably nipple-hiding fur á la [[ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehog Sally Acorn]].

* AndThisIsFor: Blitzen pushes Robbie with a reasoning of "this is for you", then moves one of the race obstacles while saying "and ''this'' is for daddy!"

-->'''Vixen''': I'm chilly. I wish someone would stoke my fire.
-->'''Blitzen''': My my. Looks like Christmas has come early.

* HalfDressedCartoonAnimal: Shows up during the Reindeer Games; Vixen, Donner, and Robbie are all wearing only shirts. Old Jingle wears a pair of Y-fronts and nothing else.

* {{Adorkable}}: Robbie is a doofy, yet lovable guy.

* SantaClaus

%% * BettyAndVeronica: Donner and Vixen.
%% * BigBad

%% * CloudCuckooLander: Old Jingle.
%% * DartboardOfHate: Blitzen has one with Robbie's picture on it.

%% * EccentricMentor: Old Jingle.
%% * ExposedAnimalBellyButton: Robbie and Prancer.

%% * HartmanHips: Every female reindeer.
%% * HumanlikeFootAnatomy: Averted; they have relatively normal hooves. Their hands, however...

%% * JerkAss: Blitzen ''really'' has it out for Robbie.
%% * LoveTriangle: Robbie and Blitzen are both in love with Vixen. Robbie falls in love with Donner at the end though.
%% * MsClaus

%% * SameLanguageDub: The CBS dub.
%% * SantaClaus

%% * ShutUpKiss: Between Donner and Robbie near the end.

%% * StopMotion: Yep.

%% * ThroughAFaceFullOfFur: Happens to Robbie when Donner kisses him for the first time.

%% * AmusementParkOfDoom: Blitzen's Reindeer World theme park. He plans to use Robbie's friends as tourist attractions.

%% * HairRaisingHare: Long-Eared Jack and his rabbit thugs.

%% * AlienInvasion

%% * ImDyingPleaseTakeMyMacGuffin

In the first one, Robbie, the son of Rudolph arrives at the North Pole in August to become the leader of Santa's sleigh. Unfortunately, he' out of shape and not particularly dedicated. Blitzen in particular is angered at the lazy reindeer, who also is in love with Blitzen's girl, Vixen. Robbie gets kicked off the reindeer team and has to work humiliating odd jobs, but he can't even do ''those'' right and thus considers himself a failure until his Donner convinces him to participate in the Reindeer Games.

* FalseFriend: Blitzen acts like he wants to be Robbie, but it's just a facade. "Any problems, come see me. No problems? See me anyway, and we'll celebrate your lack of problems."

%% * MsClaus

%% * SantaClaus

%% * MsClaus

%% * SantaClaus

* BettyAndVeronica: Donner and Vixen.
* BigBad:
* ChristmasSpecial: Duh.
* CloudCuckooLander: Old Jingle.
* DartboardOfHate: Blitzen has one with Robbie's picture on it.

* EccentricMentor: Old Jingle.
* ExposedAnimalBellyButton: Robbie and Prancer.

* HartmanHips: Every female reindeer.
* HumanlikeFootAnatomy: Averted; they have relatively normal hooves. Their hands, however...

* JerkAss: Blitzen ''really'' has it out for Robbie.
* LoveTriangle: Robbie and Blitzen are both in love with Vixen. Robbie falls in love with Donner at the end though.

* SameLanguageDub: The CBS dub.
* SantaClaus and MrsClaus: Even ''she'' has a beard.

* ShutUpKiss: Between Donner and Robbie near the end.

* StopMotion: Yep.

* ThroughAFaceFullOfFur: Happens to Robbie when Donner kisses him for the first time.

* AmusementParkOfDoom: Blitzen's Reindeer World theme park. He plans to use Robbie's friends as tourist attractions.

* HairRaisingHare: Long-Eared Jack and his rabbit thugs.

* AlienInvasion

* ImDyingPleaseTakeMyMacGuffin

In the first one, Robbie, the son of Rudolph arrives at the North Pole in August to become the leader of Santa's sleigh. Unfortunately, he's out of shape and not particularly dedicated. Blitzen in particular is angered at the lazy reindeer, who also is in love with Blitzen's girl. Robbie gets kicked off the reindeer team and has to work humiliating odd jobs, but he can't even do ''those'' right and thus considers himself a failure until Donner convinces him to participate in the Reindeer Games.

* BigBad: Blitzen.

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Present in the original dub but removed from the CBS version:

* HalfDressedCartoonAnimal: Shows up during the Reindeer Games; Vixen, Donner, and Robbie are all wearing only shirts.