History WesternAnimation / GoldDiggerTimeRaft

''Gold Digger: Time Raft'' (a.k.a ''Raft of Time'' or just simply ''The Movie'') is a OVA based on the ''ComicBook/GoldDigger'' comic book series by Fred Perry. It was completely produced and animated (hand-drawn animation, to boot, though drawn on a tablet PC) by Fred himself, who took animation classes and did intensive reference reading and viewing to make sure it was done right. The project started in 1999, and the video was initially released in parts and sold through the ''Creator/AntarcticPress'' store or at cons. Eventually, the whole thing reached completion in 2010, and all three parts were compiled into one full movie. To date, it's the one of the only fully major animated productions for the ''Gold Digger'' series (not counting the uncolored shorts on Website/YouTube set to music).

* BrainsAndBrawn: The dynamic between Gina (the brain, leading the two where to go and ultimately delivering the final blow to Dreadwing) and Britanny (the brawn, who uses her strength to protect Gina) is very much implemented here.

-->'''Britanny''': Mmm, what about...monsters?
-->'''Gina''': ''(with a look of slight befuddled dread)'': What monsters?
-->''(They suddenly hear roaring and turn to see four-legged rock beasts coming their way)''
-->'''Britanny''': ''Those'' monsters, genius!

''Gold Digger: Time Raft'' (a.k.a ''Raft of Time'' or just simply ''The Movie'') is a OVA based on the ''ComicBook/GoldDigger'' comic book series by Fred Perry. It was completely produced and animated (hand-drawn animation, to boot, though drawn on a tablet PC) by Fred himself, who took animation classes and did intensive reference reading and viewing to make sure it was done right. The project started in 1999, and the video was initially released in parts and sold through the ''Creator/AntarcticPress'' store or at cons. Eventually, the whole thing reached completion in 2010, and all three parts were compiled into one full movie. To date, it's the one of the only fully major animated productions for the ''Gold Digger'' series (not counting the uncolored shorts on YouTube set to music).

* {{Foreshadowing}}: Before the battle with Dreadwing, the elves tell the sisters that he only fears one individual: a powerful mage, against whom that the dragon hopes to use the Time Raft as an advantage. Later, as Dreadwing is being sucked into a time hole created by Gina, he realizes [[spoiler: that ''she'' is the mage he's been fighting against, who had likely set up events so her present self could use the raft to defeat him.]]

* UsefulNotes/AmericanAccents: Britanny is voiced with a bit of a Southern accent in the final product, so as to reflect her Atlanta upbringing.

* AdaptationExpansion: Sorta, least animation-wise. When Fred started doing it, he had to cheat a bit on a few of the action sequences, since obviously they take a lot of time to animate. When the full movie was completed, earlier action scenes now had extra parts to give more context. The movie was also given a proper opening.
* AffablyEvil: Dreadwing introduces himself to the Digger sisters this way, seating the two at a banquet hall and speaking politely while drinking tea.

* AmericanAccents: Britanny is voiced with a bit of a Southern accent in the final product, so as to reflect her Atlanta upbringing.

The plot is based on the pilot story of the comic book series, which sees archeologist/scientist Gina Diggers and her adopted were-cheetah sister, Britanny Diggers, on an expedition to locate the fabled Time Raft which, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin|just as its name implies]], can take the user through time. However, they discover the raft is guarded by a dragon named Dreadwing, who has his own plans for the raft. Gina's arrival presents him the perfect opportunity to activate it.

''Gold Digger: Time Raft'' (a.k.a ''Raft of Time'' or just simply ''The Movie'') is a OVA based on the ''ComicBook/GoldDigger'' comic book series by Fred Perry. It was completely produced and animated (hand drawn animation to boot with very little computer work) by Fred himself who took animation classes to make sure it was done right. The project started in 1999 and the video was initially released in parts and sold through the ''Creator/AntarcticPress'' store or at cons. Eventually the whole thing reached completion in 2010 and all three parts were compiled into one full movie. To date, it's the one of the only fully major animated things of the ''Gold Digger series'' (Not counting the uncolored shorts on Youtube set to music).

The story is based on the pilot of the comic book series which sees archeologist/scientist Gina Diggers and her adopted were-cheetah sister, Britanny Diggers, on an expedition to locate the fabled Time Raft which, just as it says, can take the user through time. However as they get close to it, they find it's guarded by a dragon named Dreadwing who has his own plans for the raft himself and Gina's arrival presents the perfect opportunity to activate it.

* AdaptationExpansion: Sorta, least animation wise. When Fred started doing it, he had to cheat a bit on a few of the action sequences since obviously they take a lot of time to animate. When the full movie was completed, earlier action scenes now had extra parts to give more context. The movie was also given a proper opening as well.
* AffablyEvil: Dreadwing introduces himself to the Digger sisters this way, having the two sit down at a banquet hall and speaking politely while drinking tea.
* AmericanAccents: Britanny is voiced with a bit of a Southern accent in the final product. Mainly due to the fact this was made in Atlanta, Georgia and her V.A is a resident there (then again the heroines hometown is Georgia as well so it fits).
* AnimatedAdaptation: Of the comic's pilot story. It's also, so far, the only major adaptation of anything of the series animated.
* ArtEvolution: As the OVA was released over a span of twelve years, this became apparent as Fred took the time to improve his animation. The third part is especially noticeable of this for having smoother frames.
* BroughtDownToNormal: Britanny after Tark and Mesha manage to knock her out in their fight. Due to using up so much power fighting them, she's reduced to her human form for 24 Hours to her chagrin.

* BrainsAndBrawn: The dynamic between Gina (the brain, leading the two where to go and ultimately being the one to give the final blow to Dreadwing) and Britanny (the brawn, who uses her strength to protect Gina) which is finally put to movement here.
* DisneyDeath: Britanny during the climax against Dreadwing. She takes a head on fire blast from him, but luckily it just scorches her fur and simply knocks her out.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: Before the battle with Dreadwing, the elves tell the sisters that he only fears one individual, a powerful mage, that the dragon hopes to use the raft as an advantage against him. Later As Dreadwing is being sucked into a black hole created by Gina. He realizes [[spoiler: that ''she'' is the mage whose he's been fighting against in the future and had likely set up events so her present self could use the raft to defeat him.]]
* GoodThingYouCanHeal: It was only being in her were-cheetah form that Britanny manages to avoid being killed in the climax by Dreadwing.

** The Time Raft itself that Dreadwing is so protective of is used against him by Gina to defeat him.
** Comical example with the elves when Mesha uses a charm spell on Tark in order to get the sisters to help them. However as the spell reacts to what one desires at the moment, Gina sees a major hunk while Britanny, who was hungry at the time, only sees a giant fish holding milk. Tark is forced to deactivate the spell before she nearly eats him.
* {{Irony}}: Dreadwing had the means to activate the Time Raft the whole time sitting in his lair via a remote control but never bothered to look for it. Gina winds up finding it in their fight and uses it against him.

* LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: Gina has an energy shield to protect her from magic attack. Though since it runs on a energy pack, she can't rely on it too much. Mesha has one as well made through her own magic and it's a bit more resilient though not strong enough against Dreadwing.
* MadeASlave: Tark and Mesha were forced into becoming Dreadwing's servants and know he'll be a major threat to the timeline if he activates the Time Raft. Luckily for them, the Digger sisters are more then willing to help stop him. Dreadwing likewise intended this for Gina in order to get the raft functional after his deceit is discovered.
* MundaneSolution: How is Dreadwing defeated? By Gina finding the remote to the time raft and making a black hole with it.
* MundaneUtility: When Britanny asks Gina what she wants to use the Time Raft for when they find it. Gina responds that she plans on going through time and looking up history cutest guys such as Casanova and Adonis.
* SuperSpeed: Britanny, not surprising being a were-cheetah. The OVA shows that she can increase velocity if she needs to however.
* TemptingFate: As the Digger sister make their way through the cave entrance toward the time raft. Gina lays out the plan in aquiring it. Britanny points out a concern however.
-->'''Britanny''': Mmm what about...monsters?
-->'''Gina''': ''(with a bit of a smug expression)'': What monsters?
-->''(They suddenly hear roaring and turn to see four legged rock beasts coming their way)''

* TheGunslinger: How Gina defends herself when she has to with a energy blaster. This was before her usual plunger gun that she normally uses in the comic book series.

* ItWasWithYouAllAlong: Ironically enough Dreadwing had the means to activate the Time Raft the whole time sitting in his lair via a remote control but never bothered to look for it. Gina winds up finding it in their fight and uses it against him.

* {{Foreshadowing}}: Before the battle with Dreadwing, the elves tell the sisters that he only fears one individual, a power mage, that the dragon hopes to use the raft as an advantage against him. Later As Dreadwing is being sucked into a black hole created by Gina. He realizes [[spoiler: that ''she'' is the mage whose he's been fighting against in the future and had likely set up events so her present self could use the raft to defeat him.]]

* LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: Gina has an energy shield to protect her from magic attack. Though since it runs on a energy pack, she can't rely on it too much. Mesha has one as well and it's a bit more resliant though not strong enough against Dreadwing.
* MadeASlave: Tark and Mesha were forced into becoming Dreadwing's servants and know he'll be a major threat to the timeline if he activates the Time Raft. Luckily for them, the Digger sisters are more then willing to help stop him. Dreadwing likewise intended this for Gina in order to get the raft fuctional after his deceit is discovered.

* {{Foreshadowing}}: Before the battle with Dreadwing, the elves tell the sisters that he only fears one individual and had hoped to use the raft as an advantage against him. Later As Dreadwing is being sucked into a black hole created by Gina. He realizes [[spoiler: that ''she'' was the one whose he's been fighting against in future and had likely set up events so her present self could use the raft to defeat him.]]

* ((Foreshadowing}}: Before the battle with Dreadwing, the elves tell the sisters that he only fears one individual and had hoped to use the raft as an advantage against him. Later As Dreadwing is being sucked into a black hole created by Gina. He realizes [[spoiler: that ''she'' was the one whose he's been fighting against in future and had likely set up events so her present self could use the raft to defeat him.]]

* HoistByHisOwnPetard: The Time Raft itself that Dreadwing is so protective of is used against him by Gina to defeat him.

* LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: Gina has an energy shield to protect her from magic attack. Though since it runs on a energy pack, she can't rely on it too much.

* VoiceOfTheLegion: Dreadwing talks with a bit of reverb in his voice.

The story is based on the pilot of the comic book series which sees archeologist/scientist Gina Diggers and her adopted were-cheetah sister, Britney Diggers, on an expedition to locate the fabled Time Raft which, just as it says, can take the user through time. However as they get close to it, they find it's guarded by a dragon named Dreadwing who has his own plans for the raft himself and Gina's arrival presents the perfect opportunity to activate it.

* AmericanAccents: Britney is voiced with a bit of a Southern accent in the final product. Mainly due to the fact this was made in Atlanta, Georgia and her V.A is a resident there (then again the heroines hometown is Georgia as well so it fits).

* BroughtDownToNormal: Britney after Tark and Mesha manage to knock her out in their fight. Due to using up so much power fighting them, she's reduced to her human form for 24 Hours to her chagrin.

* BrainsAndBrawn: The dynamic between Gina (the brain, leading the two where to go and ultimately being the one to give the final blow to Dreadwing) and Britney (the brawn, who uses her strength to protect Gina) which is finally put to movement here.
* DisneyDeath: Britney during the climax against Dreadwing. She takes a head on fire blast from him, but luckily it just scorches her fur and simply knocks her out.
* GoodThingYouCanHeal: It was only being in her were-cheetah form that Britney manages to avoid being killed in the climax by Dreadwing.

* ItsPersonal: Gina to Dreadwing after he supposedly kills Britney.

* MundaneUtility: When Britney asks Gina what she wants to use the Time Raft for when they found it. Gina responds that she plans on going through time and looking up history cutest guys such as Casanova and Adonis.
* SuperSpeed: Britney, not surprising being a were-cheetah. The OVA shows that she can increase velocity if she needs to however.

''Gold Digger: Time Raft'' (a.k.a ''Raft of Time'' or just simply ''The Movie'') is a OVA based on the ''ComicBook/GoldDigger'' comic book series by Fred Perry. It was completely produced and animated (hand drawn animation to boot with very little computer work) by Fred himself who took animation classes to make sure it was done right. The project started in 1999 and the video was initially released in parts and sold through the ''Creator/AntarcticPress'' store or at cons. Eventually the whole thing reached completion in 2010 and all three parts were complied into one full movie. To date, it's the one of the only fully major animated things of the ''Gold Digger series'' (Not counting the uncolored shorts on Youtube set to music).

* TheGunslinger: How Gina defend himself when she has to with a energy blaster. This was before her usual plunger gun that she normally uses in the comic book series.