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− | |title=Cuddles the Hamster |
+ | |title = Cuddles the Hamster |
− | |image= <tabber> |
+ | |image = <tabber> |
− | + | Book = [[File:Monster Blood II - artwork.jpg|thumb]] |
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− | + | Merchandise = [[File:Cuddles the Hamster.gif|thumb]] |
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+ | Stage = [[File:CuddlesTheHamsterGoosebumpsHorrorLandFrightShow.png|thumb]] |
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− | |first_appearance=''[[Monster Blood II]]'' ([[1992]]) |
+ | |first_appearance = ''[[Monster Blood II]]'' ([[1992]]) |
− | |latest_appearance=''[[ |
+ | |latest_appearance = ''[[Goosebumps (film)/Second draft|Goosebumps]]'' (second draft) ([[2012]]) |
+ | |nicknames = Cuddles the Terrible Hamster |
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− | |alignment=Evil |
+ | |alignment = Evil |
− | |status=Alive |
+ | |status = Alive |
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− | |gender=Male |
+ | |gender = Male |
− | |eye_color= Black |
+ | |eye_color = Black |
− | |hair_color= Brown |
+ | |hair_color = Brown and white |
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− | }}'''Cuddles''' is a hamster that ate [[Monster Blood]] and grew to about ten feet. His only appearance to date is in ''[[Monster Blood II]]'' and is technically the |
+ | }}'''Cuddles''' is a hamster that ate [[Monster Blood]] and grew to about ten feet. His only appearance to date is in ''[[Monster Blood II]]'' and is technically the main antagonist of the book. Despite his limited appearances, Cuddles is one of the more popular characters in the series. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===''Goosebumps'' (original series)=== |
===''Goosebumps'' (original series)=== |
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====''Monster Blood II''==== |
====''Monster Blood II''==== |
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− | In ''[[Monster Blood II]]'', Cuddles is owned by science teacher |
+ | In ''[[Monster Blood II]]'', Cuddles is owned by science teacher Mr. Murphy, who punishes [[Evan Ross]] to clean Cuddles' cage, whom Evan dislikes. To get back at Mr. Murphy for Evan, [[Andy]] feeds Cuddles some [[Monster Blood]]. But after awhile, he grows to an enormous size and starts rampaging through the school. Evan eats some Monster Blood himself, so that he can grow to Cuddles' size and do battle with him. However, Cuddles is about to finish Evan off, until they both return to their normal sizes. It turns out that the expiration date on the Monster Blood has passed, resulting in the magic wearing off. As a present, Cuddles is given to Evan. In the end, it is heavily implied that Cuddles ate some more Monster Blood from a new can. |
===''Goosebumps Series 2000''=== |
===''Goosebumps Series 2000''=== |
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====''Return to HorrorLand''==== |
====''Return to HorrorLand''==== |
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− | Cuddles is briefly mentioned in ''[[Return to HorrorLand]]''. It was when Derek and Margo Strange interview |
+ | Cuddles is briefly mentioned in ''[[Return to HorrorLand]]''. It was when Derek and Margo Strange interview Evan, who retells the events of ''Monster Blood II''. |
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+ | ===''Goosebumps'' film=== |
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+ | Cuddles appears in the [[Goosebumps (film)/Second draft|second draft]] of the ''[[Goosebumps (film)|Goosebumps]]'' film as the "pet" of [[Slappy the Dummy]]. He is first seen attacking Clem the Horror after the [[The Monster Police|Monster Police]] failed to capture [[R.L. Stine (film character)|R.L. Stine]]. |
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== List of appearances == |
== List of appearances == |
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+ | ==Gallery== |
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− | ==Artwork== |
+ | ===Artwork=== |
<gallery> |
<gallery> |
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print_cuddles1.gif |
print_cuddles1.gif |
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print_cuddles2.gif |
print_cuddles2.gif |
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+ | Goosebumps - HorrorLand at Disney Promo.jpg |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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+ | ===Regional depictions=== |
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<gallery> |
<gallery> |
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+ | CuddlesUKCover.png|Cuddles as depicted on the [[Goosebumps (original series)/UK Releases|UK cover]] of ''Monster Blood II''. |
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+ | CuddlesFrenchCover.png|Cuddles as depicted on the [[Goosebumps/French releases|French cover]] of ''Monster Blood II''. |
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+ | </gallery> |
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+ | <gallery> |
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+ | Cuddles Dread Head unpkg f+b.jpg|Dread Head (unpackaged) |
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Cuddles the hamster freaky face.png|Freaky Face |
Cuddles the hamster freaky face.png|Freaky Face |
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− | Horror-cuddles-flipface.png|Horror/Cuddles Flip Face |
+ | Horror-cuddles-flipface.png|[[The Horror (merchandise)|Horror]]/Cuddles Flip Face |
+ | Cuddles Inksters in box front.jpg|Inksters |
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− | + | Cuddles Key Ring keychain in pkg Buy-Rite.jpg|Key ring |
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+ | Cuddles finger frights ring in box front.jpg|Finger Frights finger ring |
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− | cuddles the hamster |
+ | cuddles the hamster pencil sharpener.jpg|Pencil sharpener in package |
+ | Cuddles Pencil Sharpener unpkg.jpg|Pencil Sharpener (unpackaged) |
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− | cuddles the hamster pencil stapler.jpg|Stapler |
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+ | Cuddles 1996 Spooky Sharpener in pkg front.jpg|Spooky Sharpener |
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+ | Cuddles Cuddly Stapler unpkg.jpg|Cuddly Stapler (unpackaged) |
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Cuddle_-_radical_ruler.png|Radical Ruler |
Cuddle_-_radical_ruler.png|Radical Ruler |
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Cuddles the hamster ring binder.png|Ring-binder |
Cuddles the hamster ring binder.png|Ring-binder |
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− | Cuddles Flashlight in packaging front.jpg|Cuddles flashlight |
+ | Cuddles Flashlight in packaging front.jpg|Cuddles flashlight (packaged) |
+ | Cuddles Flashlight unpkg.jpg|Flashlight (unpackaged) |
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MBIIFolder.png|Folder |
MBIIFolder.png|Folder |
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Cuddles Hamster Plush Pillow Fright Faces UK Titan Toys.jpg|Fright Faces plush pillow |
Cuddles Hamster Plush Pillow Fright Faces UK Titan Toys.jpg|Fright Faces plush pillow |
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Cuddles Beware Beach Towel Jay Franco.jpg|Beware! beach towel |
Cuddles Beware Beach Towel Jay Franco.jpg|Beware! beach towel |
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Cuddles Scary Stamper in package front.jpg|Scary Stamper |
Cuddles Scary Stamper in package front.jpg|Scary Stamper |
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+ | Cuddles Gruesome Pen in pkg.jpg|Gruesome Pen |
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− | CuddlesGreetingCard.jpg|Greeting Card |
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Cuddles-eraser.png|Haunted Eraser front and back |
Cuddles-eraser.png|Haunted Eraser front and back |
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Cuddles-haunted-eraser.jpg|Haunted Eraser in packaging |
Cuddles-haunted-eraser.jpg|Haunted Eraser in packaging |
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+ | Goosebumps Cuddles 1997 purple backpack.jpg|Backpack |
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+ | Gurglin Ghouls Cuddles Stress ball 4Kidz in pkg.jpg|Gurglin' Ghouls stress ball |
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+ | Cuddles Gurglin Goosebumps keychain unpkg f+b.jpg|Gurglin' Goosebumps Keychain |
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+ | Cuddles green grey Poster.jpg|Poster |
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+ | Cuddles composition notebook H-E.jpg|Notebook |
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+ | Goosebumps Jean Tattoos package front Cuddles.jpg|Jean Tattoo |
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+ | Cuddles metallic Sandylion stickers.jpg|Sandylion metallic stickers |
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+ | Cuddle Pocket Scream Machine front.jpg|Pocket Scream Machine |
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+ | Cuddles Vinyl B&W Pyramid tote bag.jpg|Vinyl Tote Bag |
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+ | 18 Monster Blood II 1995 Computer Mousepad Mat.jpg|Mousepad |
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+ | Curly Mummy Cuddles Tin.jpg|Tin |
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+ | Cuddles Wallet Diners Club Card f+b.jpg|Diners Club wallet card |
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+ | Cuddles greeting card front.jpg|Greeting Card (front) |
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+ | Cuddles greeting card inside.jpg|Greeting Card (inside) |
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+ | Cuddles 2003 Cheese Onion Corn Snacks Red Mill UK packaging.jpg|Red Mill Corn Snacks 2003 packaging |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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− | ===Bookmarks=== |
+ | ====Bookmarks==== |
<gallery> |
<gallery> |
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cuddles the hamster bookmark.jpg|Bone-Chilling Bookmark |
cuddles the hamster bookmark.jpg|Bone-Chilling Bookmark |
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Cuddles Antioch bookmark shapemark front.jpg|Antioch Shapemark bookmark |
Cuddles Antioch bookmark shapemark front.jpg|Antioch Shapemark bookmark |
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− | Cuddles Keep Claws Off Antioch tasseled bookmark.jpg|Antioch tasseled |
+ | Cuddles Keep Claws Off Antioch tasseled bookmark.jpg|Antioch tasseled bookmark |
+ | Cuddles Goosemark bookmark unpkg.jpg|Goosemark bookmark |
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+ | Cuddles Goosemark bookmark MGA in pkg.jpg|Goosemark bookmark in package |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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− | ===Trading Cards=== |
+ | ====Trading Cards and Stickers==== |
<gallery> |
<gallery> |
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− | Cuddles (Trading Card 1).jpg| |
+ | Cuddles (Trading Card 1).jpg|Topps Puzzle trading card |
+ | MM03.jpg|Topps Monster Magic card |
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+ | 4 Cuddles Topps Foil Sticker.jpg|Topps Foi Sticker |
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+ | Cuddles Kelloggs sticker.jpg|Kellogg's sticker |
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+ | 18 Monster Blood II Cuddles 1996 Merlin 67 sticker.jpg|Merlin sticker |
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+ | 18 Monster Blood II 1996 Merlin sticker.jpg|Merlin sticker |
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+ | Cuddles 1996 Merlin 91 sticker.jpg|Merlin sticker |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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− | ===Apparel=== |
+ | ====Apparel==== |
<gallery> |
<gallery> |
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cuddles-costume.jpg|Halloween costume |
cuddles-costume.jpg|Halloween costume |
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Cuddles Turn Up the Scare T-shirt detail.jpg|'Turn Up the Scare' T-shirt detail |
Cuddles Turn Up the Scare T-shirt detail.jpg|'Turn Up the Scare' T-shirt detail |
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Cuddles Turn Up the Scare T-shirt front.jpg|'Turn Up the Scare' T-shirt front |
Cuddles Turn Up the Scare T-shirt front.jpg|'Turn Up the Scare' T-shirt front |
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+ | Cuddles 1996 grey sweatshirt.jpg|Sweatshirt |
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+ | Cuddles purple line art 1996 long sleeve shirt.jpg|Purple line art long sleeve shirt |
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+ | Cuddles 1995 blue T-shirt.jpg|T-shirt |
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+ | Curly Cuddles long underwear in pkg f+b.jpg|Long underwear |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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− | * Cuddles appears in the [[Goosebumps (film)/Second draft|second draft]] of the ''[[Goosebumps (film)|Goosebumps]]'' film. |
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[[Category:Monsters]] |
[[Category:Monsters]] |
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[[Category:Villains]] |
[[Category:Villains]] |
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[[Category:Original series (characters)]] |
[[Category:Original series (characters)]] |
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[[Category:Pets]] |
[[Category:Pets]] |
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+ | [[Category:Recurring characters]] |
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+ | [[Category:Hamsters]] |
Revision as of 23:37, 4 March 2020
Cuddles is a hamster that ate Monster Blood and grew to about ten feet. His only appearance to date is in Monster Blood II and is technically the main antagonist of the book. Despite his limited appearances, Cuddles is one of the more popular characters in the series.
History
Goosebumps (original series)
Monster Blood II
In Monster Blood II, Cuddles is owned by science teacher Mr. Murphy, who punishes Evan Ross to clean Cuddles' cage, whom Evan dislikes. To get back at Mr. Murphy for Evan, Andy feeds Cuddles some Monster Blood. But after awhile, he grows to an enormous size and starts rampaging through the school. Evan eats some Monster Blood himself, so that he can grow to Cuddles' size and do battle with him. However, Cuddles is about to finish Evan off, until they both return to their normal sizes. It turns out that the expiration date on the Monster Blood has passed, resulting in the magic wearing off. As a present, Cuddles is given to Evan. In the end, it is heavily implied that Cuddles ate some more Monster Blood from a new can.
Goosebumps Series 2000
Return to HorrorLand
Cuddles is briefly mentioned in Return to HorrorLand. It was when Derek and Margo Strange interview Evan, who retells the events of Monster Blood II.
Goosebumps film
Cuddles appears in the second draft of the Goosebumps film as the "pet" of Slappy the Dummy. He is first seen attacking Clem the Horror after the Monster Police failed to capture R.L. Stine.
List of appearances
Title | Role | Release date | Series |
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Monster Blood II | Side antagonist | April 1994 | Goosebumps |
Monster Blood III | Mentioned | March 1995 | Goosebumps |
Monster Blood IV | Mentioned | December 1997 | Goosebumps |
Return to HorrorLand | Mentioned | January 1999 | Goosebumps Series 2000 |
Gallery
Artwork
Regional depictions
Merchandise
Bookmarks
Trading Cards and Stickers
Apparel
Trivia
- Despite only appearing in one book (not counting the video footage in Return to HorrorLand), Cuddles has grown to be a very popular character in the Goosebumps franchise, given the fact the character has been used a lot in promotional material and merchandising.