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===1st Logo (October 9, 1992-March 23, 1993)===
===1st Logo (October 9, 1992-March 23, 1993)===
[[File:Fa56f64d43d26941017f93d8cb47bed7.jpg|center|350px]]{{YouTube|id=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oselbFnfarg}}
[[File:DIC Toon-Time Video (1992).jpg|center|350px]]
{{YouTube|id=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oselbFnfarg}}


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'''Visuals:''' It starts like the 1990 version of DIC's "Kid in Bed" logo, except the spiked star is frozen in place. An angular yellow cartoon TV with the DIC logo chroma-keyed on its blue screen zooms from the star towards the screen. "{{color|blue|TOON-TIME}} {{color|darkviolet|VIDEO}}" fades below it in a crude font, with 2 eyes in place of the 2 "O"s in "TOON".


'''Technique:''' Computer graphics by Homer & Associates, with the logo's animation done by Peter Conn.
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'''Logo:''' Same as the 1990 version of the "Kid in Bed" logo, except the spiked star is replaced with just a shining star in the distance. Then, a crudely-drawn {{color|gold|yellow}} cartoon TV emerges from it. It has a {{color|blue}} screen and the DIC logo (in {{Color|#C4C4C4|silver}}). "{{color|blue|TOON-TIME}} {{color|darkviolet|VIDEO}}" ("{{color|blue|TOON-TIME}}" is in {{color|blue}} while "{{color|darkviolet|VIDEO}}" is in {{color|darkviolet|purple}}) appears below it in a crude font, with 2 eyes in place of the 2 "O"s in "TOON".


'''Audio:''' The music from DIC's 1990 logo.
'''Technique:''' Zooming effects.


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'''Availability:''' This only appeared on BMG Video-distributed DIC VHS releases.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the [[DIC Entertainment|TV counterpart.]]
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* It appears on ''Wish Kid - Mom, Dad, You're Fired!'', ''ProStars - The Valley of the Snow Falcon'', ''Hammerman - Defeated Graffiti'', ''Captain N: The Game Master - Gameboy'', among others.

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'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. Only appears on BMG Video-distributed DIC VHS releases.
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* Appears on ''Wish Kid - Mom, Dad, You're Fired!'', ''ProStars - The Valley of the Snow Falcon'', ''Hammerman - Defeated Graffiti'', ''Captain N: The Game Master - Gameboy'', among others.
* The BVHV reissues of a few select releases plasters this logo with the standard 1990 DIC logo.
* The BVHV reissues of a few select releases plasters this logo with the standard 1990 DIC logo.


===2nd Logo (June 7, 1994-July 12, 2000)===
===2nd Logo (June 7, 1994-July 12, 2000)===
[[File:Dic toon time video.jpg|center|350px]]{{YouTube|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVUyRR1ezzE}}
[[File:Dic toon time video.jpg|center|350px]]
{{YouTube|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOoDtyl2y6M}}


'''Logo:''' Against a {{Color|#C4C4C4|gray}} background, the {{color|gold|yellow}} TV from before with a {{color|blue}} screen zooms out, rocking left and right as it does so, and then settles the center of the screen against an egg-shaped circle. Then, a button on the right side of the TV flashes, the TV screen lights up, and the DIC logo (with "{{color|blue|DiC}}" in it's standard font in {{color|blue}}) appears in the center. Then, "{{color|blue|TOON•TIME VIDEO}}", in {{color|blue}} and in a different font, appears in {{Color|blue|blue}}.
'''Visuals:''' Against a {{Color|#C4C4C4|gray}} background, the yellow TV from before with a blue screen zooms out, rocking left and right as it does so, and then settles the center of the screen against an egg-shaped circle. Then, a button on the right side of the TV flashes, the TV screen lights up, and the DIC logo (with "{{color|blue|DiC}}" in its standard font in blue) appears in the center. Then, "{{color|blue|TOON•TIME VIDEO}}", in blue and in a different font, appears in blue.


'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.
'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 1990 DiC logo, with whooshing sounds added as the TV zooms out, a thud as the button flashes, and a brief cymbal when the DIC logo appears and flashes.
'''Audio:''' The music from DIC's 1990 logo, with whooshing sounds added as the TV zooms out, a thud as the button flashes, and a brief cymbal when the DIC logo appears and flashes.


'''Availability:''' Very rare. Appears on DIC VHS releases distributed by [[Buena Vista Home Entertainment|Buena Vista Home Video]].
'''Availability:''' It appears on DIC VHS releases distributed by [[Buena Vista Home Entertainment|Buena Vista Home Video]].
* This logo is seen on VHS releases of ''Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog'' (Some releases have the standard 1990 DIC logo), ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (SATAM), ''Double Dragon'', ''Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad'', ''Rimba's Island'', ''Old McDonald's Sing-a-Long Farm'', ''What-a-Mess'', and ''Sailor Moon'', as well as ''Super Mario Bros. Super Christmas Adventures!'', ''The Legend of the Hawaiian Slammers'', ''Jingle Bell Rock'', ''Mummies Alive!: The Legend Begins'', and ''Inspector Gadget: Gadget's Greatest Gadgets''.
* This logo is seen on VHS releases of ''Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog'' (some releases have the standard 1990 DIC logo), ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (SatAM), ''Double Dragon'', ''Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad'', ''Rimba's Island'', ''Old McDonald's Sing-a-Long Farm'', ''What-a-Mess'', and ''Sailor Moon'', as well as ''Super Mario Bros. Super Christmas Adventures!'', ''The Legend of the Hawaiian Slammers'', ''Jingle Bell Rock'', ''Mummies Alive!: The Legend Begins'', and ''Inspector Gadget: Gadget's Greatest Gadgets''.
* Some DIC VHS releases have the print logo on the packaging but have the standard 1990 DIC logo on-screen.
* Some DIC VHS releases have the print logo on the packaging but have the standard 1990 DIC logo on-screen.
* It first appeared on ''Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog'' tapes ''Sonic's Song'' and ''Road Hog'', and the ''Double Dragon'' tapes ''The Legend Begins'' and ''Deadly Mutants'', and last appeared on ''Sailor Moon: The Doom Tree Series''.
* It first appeared on ''Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog'' tapes ''Sonic's Song'' and ''Road Hog'', and the ''Double Dragon'' tapes ''The Legend Begins'' and ''Deadly Mutants'', and last appeared on ''Sailor Moon: The Doom Tree Series''.

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Latest revision as of 16:09, 24 September 2024

Background

DIC Toon-Time Video was another home video imprint of DIC, originally created as part of a deal between BMG Video and DIC in September 1992, and later used following another North American deal with Buena Vista Home Video in 1993, being used until 2000.

Following DIC's sale from Disney back to Andy Heyward, DIC formed a new home video division - DIC Home Entertainment, in 2001.

1st Logo (October 9, 1992-March 23, 1993)


Visuals: It starts like the 1990 version of DIC's "Kid in Bed" logo, except the spiked star is frozen in place. An angular yellow cartoon TV with the DIC logo chroma-keyed on its blue screen zooms from the star towards the screen. "TOON-TIME VIDEO" fades below it in a crude font, with 2 eyes in place of the 2 "O"s in "TOON".

Technique: Computer graphics by Homer & Associates, with the logo's animation done by Peter Conn.

Audio: The music from DIC's 1990 logo.

Availability: This only appeared on BMG Video-distributed DIC VHS releases.

  • It appears on Wish Kid - Mom, Dad, You're Fired!, ProStars - The Valley of the Snow Falcon, Hammerman - Defeated Graffiti, Captain N: The Game Master - Gameboy, among others.
  • The BVHV reissues of a few select releases plasters this logo with the standard 1990 DIC logo.

2nd Logo (June 7, 1994-July 12, 2000)


Visuals: Against a gray background, the yellow TV from before with a blue screen zooms out, rocking left and right as it does so, and then settles the center of the screen against an egg-shaped circle. Then, a button on the right side of the TV flashes, the TV screen lights up, and the DIC logo (with "DiC" in its standard font in blue) appears in the center. Then, "TOON•TIME VIDEO", in blue and in a different font, appears in blue.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: The music from DIC's 1990 logo, with whooshing sounds added as the TV zooms out, a thud as the button flashes, and a brief cymbal when the DIC logo appears and flashes.

Availability: It appears on DIC VHS releases distributed by Buena Vista Home Video.

  • This logo is seen on VHS releases of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (some releases have the standard 1990 DIC logo), Sonic the Hedgehog (SatAM), Double Dragon, Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad, Rimba's Island, Old McDonald's Sing-a-Long Farm, What-a-Mess, and Sailor Moon, as well as Super Mario Bros. Super Christmas Adventures!, The Legend of the Hawaiian Slammers, Jingle Bell Rock, Mummies Alive!: The Legend Begins, and Inspector Gadget: Gadget's Greatest Gadgets.
  • Some DIC VHS releases have the print logo on the packaging but have the standard 1990 DIC logo on-screen.
  • It first appeared on Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog tapes Sonic's Song and Road Hog, and the Double Dragon tapes The Legend Begins and Deadly Mutants, and last appeared on Sailor Moon: The Doom Tree Series.
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