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The Datura Press's avatar

I still have a matchbox car with a detachable Mutley, which incredible in over 50 years I still have not lost. It looks nothing like the Double Zero despite been driven Mr Dastardly. I have no idea where I'm going with this.

Great piece!

The Datura Press's avatar

Yeah, loved the Races and fell in love with them because they were the first ironic villain duo really (not that I knew that at 8)

I have a much younger sister, and I would be secretly stoned when I baby sat her watching’Stop that Pigeon’ she could never figure out why I thought it was so hysterical. Great duo, but a shout out to Clunk too

Retroist's avatar

Glad you held onto it after all these years. They are an amazing duo.

Punyhuman's avatar

Brilliant.

David Perlmutter's avatar

An excellent overview! His snicker was and remains one of Hanna-Barbera's audio trademarks.

Retroist's avatar

Thanks! Means a lot knowing your knowledge of animation history.

Tommy's avatar

I love the dedication here and how you respect the characters. Fun read!

Johnny F's avatar

Addicted as a kid

David Concannon's avatar

I love this.

Don Chisholm's avatar

Wait.... Was Muttley the original Starscream?!?!?

Also; I seem to recall that Muttley and Mumbly are related. Cousins maybe? THere's an episode of something where they meet.... There's also Mugger The Dog from one of the Yogi movies that's pretty close to another, prototype.

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Retroist's avatar

Yes! McFarlane Toys put out a Muttley and Penelope Pitstop toy that I have had my eye on.