History Toys / Zoobles

In September 2021, the toylinr received a ContinuityReboot that updated the design of the toys. Alongside the regular Zoobles, this incarnation also includes more humanoid characters called [[PunnyName Z-Girls]], which have three forms rather than two thanks to a gimmick that makes them switch between three different faces: a ball form and an animal form, which both have an animalistic face, and a human form with a human face.

* VoluntaryShapeshifter: The Z-Girls can take on a more animalistic form as they please.

** Edna's description mentions that she is a popular fashion designer among Zoobles. [[WesternAnimation/TheIncredibles Sound familiar?]]

''Zoobles!'' is a cute, sugary toyline created by Spin Master in August 2010 which was considered as a SpinOff of the {{Anime/Bakugan}} toyline. They consist of a wide variety of sphere shaped characters that roll up into a ball to travel from place to place. Each Zoobles lives in a unique Happitat. Once a Zooble comes in contact with the ‘hot spot’ on its Happitat, it pops open transforming into a unique character. The Happitat acts as an activation point to make Zoobles "spring to life" and also houses them for when they sleep at night. Each Happitat is unique to the particular Zooble who occupies it, but functions universally for all Zoobles. Zoobles have multiple points of articulation for playability, and even blink their eyes while you pet them. Each one possesses a unique set of characteristics based on their individual personality and location within Zooble Isle. To distinguish each Zooble (aside from visual differences) they have all been individually named and numbered so children are able to keep an inventory of their collection.

The entire toyline is later released in Japan by [[Creator/{{Sega}} Sega Toys]] in March 17, 2011. The Japanese release has a bit of changes in the original version, while incorporating both candy and sweets themes into the characters and toys. In addition, Recipe Cards, special cards which had the same purpose as the Happitats were also included in each release. However, some of the playsets that were released in Japan weren't available in the American versions.

In September 2021, this toyline has gotten a ContinuityReboot that takes on a more modern and trendy look, possibly due to the success of recent girls' toylines such as ''Toys/LOLSurprise''. Alongside the regular Zoobles, this incarnation also includes more humanoid characters called [[PunnyName Z-Girls]], which have three forms rather than two thanks to a gimmick that makes them switch between three different faces: a ball form and an animal form, which both have an animalistic face, and a human form with a human face.

* AmazingTechnicolorWildlife: '''OH GOD'''!

* SphereFactor

* ImprobablyFemaleCast: Downplayed in the first two, where the gender ratio is more balanced out (there were still more female Zoobles than male ones however). The reboot takes it UpToEleven where all the Zoobles are female.

* SugarBowl: It's a given in all incarnations of this toyline, but it is taken UpToEleven and literal with Candy Land and the East Asian releases.

* FaceOfTheSun: Promotional art and advertisements for the ''Zoobles!: Family Day'' line in 2012 featured a sun with a smiling face.

* OneGenderRace: The Z-''Girls'' from the reboot.

* GottaCatchEmAll: There are 552 Zoobles (Counting the East Asian-exclusive and 2021 reboot ones) to buy and collect.

* AmbiguousGender: Subverted. Many Zoobles do have their genders revealed by their descriptions and have traditionally masculine or feminine names, but their appearances lack TertiarySexualChsracteristics (however, all Zoobles have eyelashes regardless of gender). There are some exceptions such as the Family Day characters, who appear to be dressed-up.

* ImprobablyFemaleCast: Downplayed in the first two, where the gender ratio is more balanced out (there were still more female Zoobles than male ones however), meanwhile the reboot takes it UpToEleven where all the Zoobles are female.

* ImprobableFemaleCast: Downplayed in the first two, where the gender ratio is more balanced out (there were still more female Zoobles than male ones however), meanwhile the reboot takes it UpToEleven where all the Zoobles are female.

* PunnyName: Many Zoobles' names are a portmanteau of a given name and something that is related to their species (ex. Catlin, Himalayla, Roshelle, etc).

* ArtEvolution: Compare both versions, then you'll see the major difference. Good Luck not getting EpilepticTrees though.

* SceneryPorn: Very Rare in the American Toyline. The backgrounds in the toys were well done.

* GottaCatchEmAll: There were 516 Zoobles (Counting the Japanese Exclusive ones) to buy and collect.

* BalefulPolymorph: The Z-Girls can take on a more animalistic form.

* TransformationIsAFreeAction / BeTheBall: The Zoobles themselves can actually curl up into their ball forms whenever if they travel in long distances, expressing their emotions or anything else in between.

** Well this is present to both versions. Since the original art of the western version may not appeal to Japanese kids due to the more goofy, cartoonish look, Sega twist things a bit and made it cuter, anime-like, and more appealing. They get merits for once. The 2021 reboot surely takes on the cutesy appearance its East Asian predecessor had in its own official art.

* ArtShift: Well this is present to both versions. Since the original art of the western version may not appeal to Japanese kids due to the more goofy, cartoonish look, Sega twist things a bit and made it cuter, anime-like, and more appealing. They get merits for once.

* SugarBowl: Candy Land.
* SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: The Japanese version of the toys.

''Zoobles!'' is a cute, sugary toyline created by Spin Master in August 2010,up to early 2013, which considered as a SpinOff of the {{Anime/Bakugan}} toyline. They consist of a wide variety of sphere shaped characters that roll up into a ball to travel from place to place. Each Zoobles lives in a unique Happitat. Once a Zooble comes in contact with the ‘hot spot’ on its Happitat, it pops open transforming into a unique character. The Happitat acts as an activation point to make Zoobles "spring to life" and also houses them for when they sleep at night. Each Happitat is unique to the particular Zooble who occupies it, but functions universally for all Zoobles. Zoobles have multiple points of articulation for playability, and even blink their eyes while you pet them. Each one possesses a unique set of characteristics based on their individual personality and location within Zooble Isle. To distinguish each Zooble (aside from visual differences) they have all been individually named and numbered so children are able to keep an inventory of their collection.