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2nd pilot <span style=color:grey;>Existence Unconfirmed</span>
3rd pilot <span style=color:grey;>Existence Unconfirmed</span>
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'''''PAW Patrol''''' is a Nick Jr. computer-animated series created by Keith Chapman. The series revolves around a boy named Ryder with a crew of rescue dogs and pups that work on missions in the fictional Adventure Bay.  
'''''PAW Patrol''''' is a Nick Jr. computer-animated series created by Keith Chapman. The series revolves around a boy named Ryder with a crew of rescue dogs and pups that work on missions in the fictional Adventure Bay.  


The show has gone through a vast amount of changes before its initial premiere in 2013. '''There are believed to be a variety of pitch pilots and concept tests from before the series was finalized, and these have not seen the light of day.'''
The show has gone through a vast amount of changes before its initial premiere in 2013. '''There are believed to be a variety of pitch pilots and concept tests from before the series was finalized, and these have not seen the light of day.'''
In 2008, the first ever concept art was created titled '''“Raffy and the Rescue Pups,”''' the concept art was drawn by Keith Chapman, Who also created Bob the builder. However, this concept art can be seen online.


==Concepts==
==Concepts==


===Robbie's Pup Pack===
===Robbie's Rescue Pups===
Status: <span style="color:grey;">'''Existence Unconfirmed'''
Status: <span style="color:grey;">'''Existence Unconfirmed'''


Sometime in 2008 to 2010, concepts and a possible pitch pilot were proposed by Spin Master and developed by Keith Chapman. The working title at this time was '''Robbie's Pup Pack''' and the design took a more realistic and 2D approach.<ref>[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/whats-paw-patrols-secret-how-it-captivated-children-and-conquered-theworld/article37417532/ Article on the history of PAW Patrol, with concept art.] Retrieved 16 Oct '23</ref>
concepts and a possible pitch pilot were proposed by Spin Master and developed by Keith Chapman. The working title at this time was '''Robbie's Pup Pack''' and the design took a more realistic and 2D approach.<ref>[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/whats-paw-patrols-secret-how-it-captivated-children-and-conquered-theworld/article37417532/ Article on the history of PAW Patrol, with concept art.] Retrieved 16 Oct '23</ref>


Ryder was named Robbie in this stage, and the pups were of the middle line between cartoonish and realistic in terms of design. The original name was confirmed by Guru Studio in an image posted on their social medias promoting the anniversary of ''PAW Patrol''.<ref name=":0">[https://www.instagram.com/p/CuU1ILJIy56/ Guru Studio's Instagram post showcasing early designs and an early logo for PAW Patrol.] Retrieved 16 Oct '23</ref>
In an unknown timestamp, some concepts or a possible pitch pilot were made. At this stage, it was called “'''Robbie’s Rescue Pups,”''' Ryder was named Robbie in this stage.


Currently, the only images that exist for this pilot are the logo and two seperate concept art sheets. It is not known if this animation style was ever tested or worked on.
Currently, nothing has resurfaced of this pilot.


===Robbie’s Rescue Dogs===
===Robbie’s Rescue Dogs===
Status: <span style="color:red;">'''Lost'''
Status: <span style="color:red;">'''Lost'''


In an unknown timestamp, another concept was pitched, approaching for a way less realistic design and the name '''Robbie's Rescue Dogs''' (also known as '''Robbie's Rescue Pups'''). A variety of design changes were pitched and considered during this phase, with the only known ones being the earliest sketches of one and a potential later one that resembles the final show closer.
In 2010, another concept was pitched, approaching for a realistic design and the name '''Robbie's Pup Pack''' (also known as '''Robbie's Rescue Pups'''). A variety of design changes were pitched and considered during this phase, and the animation was done by a Canadian company called Nelvana.


There is a lack of information about this phase in development, however an image of the earlier concept art was given to the NickALive! blog by Keith Chapman. A few pieces of concept art were also available on John Mariella's website, but have since been taken down and only a few have been archived.
There is a lack of information about this phase in development, however an image of the earlier concept art was given to the NickALive! blog by Keith Chapman. A few pieces of concept art were also available on John Mariella's website, but have since been taken down and only a few have been archived.
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There is confirmed to exist an animation test and a trailer that was pitched and shown to Nick Jr. during either this phase or an earlier one, but this has never resurfaced as of now.<ref>[http://www.nickalive.net/2023/02/keith-chapman-shares-early-paw-patrol.html NickALive article where Keith Chapman shared concept art, and talked about the development with Jen Dodge, whom confirmed the existence of an animation test and a trailer.] Retrieved 16 Oct '23</ref> According to John Mariella's website, there was an Otter character in the test scene. <ref> https://web.archive.org/web/20130516061652/https://johnmariella.com/ </ref>
There is confirmed to exist an animation test and a trailer that was pitched and shown to Nick Jr. during either this phase or an earlier one, but this has never resurfaced as of now.<ref>[http://www.nickalive.net/2023/02/keith-chapman-shares-early-paw-patrol.html NickALive article where Keith Chapman shared concept art, and talked about the development with Jen Dodge, whom confirmed the existence of an animation test and a trailer.] Retrieved 16 Oct '23</ref> According to John Mariella's website, there was an Otter character in the test scene. <ref> https://web.archive.org/web/20130516061652/https://johnmariella.com/ </ref>


===Ryder's PAW Patrol===
===Ryder's P.A.W. Patrol===
Status: <span style="color:grey;">'''Existence Unconfirmed'''
Status: <span style="color:grey;">'''Existence Unconfirmed'''


Around 2012, another concept was pitched, this time having the name '''Ryder's PAW Patrol'''. The design was changed drastically and resembled the final show more in terms of these factors, outside of the fact that designs were still 2D in this stage. The name Ryder was also finalized during this stage.<ref>[https://trademarks.justia.com/855/65/ryder-s-paw-85565026.html Trademark filing for Ryder's PAW Patrol dated March 2012.] Retrieved 16 Oct '23</ref>
Around 2012, another concept was pitched, this time having the name '''Ryder's P.A.W.  Patrol,''' which is an acronym for '''Pups at work.''' The design was changed drastically and resembled the final show more in terms of these factors, outside of the fact that designs were still 2D in this stage. The name Ryder was also finalized during this stage.<ref>[https://trademarks.justia.com/855/65/ryder-s-paw-85565026.html Trademark filing for Ryder's PAW Patrol dated March 2012.] Retrieved 16 Oct '23</ref>


One scrapped character during the development was a dog named Timber, who resembled the design and would've been the companion of another character named Jake. The reason why Timber was scrapped is unknown, however he was replaced with Everest in the final series. The change from 2D to 3D for designs happened sometime in late 2012 or 2013.<ref>[https://doodlemates.tumblr.com/page/3 Amanda Zima's Tumblr with concept art for Everest.] Retrieved 16 Oct '23</ref>
One scrapped character during the development was a dog named Timber, who resembled the design and would've been the companion of another character named Jake. The reason why Timber was scrapped is unknown, however he was replaced with Everest in the final series. The change from 2D to 3D for designs happened sometime in late 2012 or 2013.<ref>[https://doodlemates.tumblr.com/page/3 Amanda Zima's Tumblr with concept art for Everest.] Retrieved 16 Oct '23</ref>

Revision as of 10:28, 10 November 2023

Pawpatrol4.jpeg

The original concept art for PAW Patrol, courtesy of Spin Master.

Status: 1st pilot Lost 2nd pilot Existence Unconfirmed 3rd pilot Existence Unconfirmed

PAW Patrol is a Nick Jr. computer-animated series created by Keith Chapman. The series revolves around a boy named Ryder with a crew of rescue dogs and pups that work on missions in the fictional Adventure Bay.

The show has gone through a vast amount of changes before its initial premiere in 2013. There are believed to be a variety of pitch pilots and concept tests from before the series was finalized, and these have not seen the light of day.

In 2008, the first ever concept art was created titled “Raffy and the Rescue Pups,” the concept art was drawn by Keith Chapman, Who also created Bob the builder. However, this concept art can be seen online.

Concepts

Robbie's Rescue Pups

Status: Existence Unconfirmed

concepts and a possible pitch pilot were proposed by Spin Master and developed by Keith Chapman. The working title at this time was Robbie's Pup Pack and the design took a more realistic and 2D approach.[1]

In an unknown timestamp, some concepts or a possible pitch pilot were made. At this stage, it was called “Robbie’s Rescue Pups,” Ryder was named Robbie in this stage.

Currently, nothing has resurfaced of this pilot.

Robbie’s Rescue Dogs

Status: Lost

In 2010, another concept was pitched, approaching for a realistic design and the name Robbie's Pup Pack (also known as Robbie's Rescue Pups). A variety of design changes were pitched and considered during this phase, and the animation was done by a Canadian company called Nelvana.

There is a lack of information about this phase in development, however an image of the earlier concept art was given to the NickALive! blog by Keith Chapman. A few pieces of concept art were also available on John Mariella's website, but have since been taken down and only a few have been archived.

There is confirmed to exist an animation test and a trailer that was pitched and shown to Nick Jr. during either this phase or an earlier one, but this has never resurfaced as of now.[2] According to John Mariella's website, there was an Otter character in the test scene. [3]

Ryder's P.A.W. Patrol

Status: Existence Unconfirmed

Around 2012, another concept was pitched, this time having the name Ryder's P.A.W. Patrol, which is an acronym for Pups at work. The design was changed drastically and resembled the final show more in terms of these factors, outside of the fact that designs were still 2D in this stage. The name Ryder was also finalized during this stage.[4]

One scrapped character during the development was a dog named Timber, who resembled the design and would've been the companion of another character named Jake. The reason why Timber was scrapped is unknown, however he was replaced with Everest in the final series. The change from 2D to 3D for designs happened sometime in late 2012 or 2013.[5]

There exists multiple pieces of concept art from this stage, however it is not known if any animation or tests exists, though it is most likely they exist in some format.

Availability

While concept art exists and has resurfaced for most of the stages, any animation tests, trailers, or footage has currently not seen the light of day yet. Only one stage is also confirmed to have footage as of now.

It is unknown if any more concept art or images will be posted by production members or make its way online.

Gallery

  • First piece of concept art.

    First piece of concept art.

  • Another possible concept art sketch.

    Another possible concept art sketch.

Robbie’s Pup Pack

  • An image with all the characters.

    An image with all the characters.

  • The post made by the Guru Studio Instagram about the concept, with an early logo from the Robbie's Pup Pack era of development.

    The post made by the Guru Studio Instagram about the concept, with an early logo from the Robbie's Pup Pack era of development.

  • Concept art of a Dalmatian character, who eventually became Marshall.

    Concept art of a Dalmatian character, who eventually became Marshall.

  • Various early sketches of pups.

    Various early sketches of pups.

Ryder's PAW Patrol

  • Concept art for Chase.

    Concept art for Chase.

  • Concept art for Skye.

    Concept art for Skye.

  • Concept art for Rubble.

    Concept art for Rubble.

  • Experimental Chase design concept art.

    Experimental Chase design concept art.

  • Concept art for Marshall and Zuma, as well as an earlier design of Rocky.

    Concept art for Marshall and Zuma, as well as an earlier design of Rocky.

  • Concept art for Jake, and the scrapped Timber.

    Concept art for Jake, and the scrapped Timber.

  • Concept art for Cali (1/2).

    Concept art for Cali (1/2).

  • Concept art for Cali (2/2).

    Concept art for Cali (2/2).

See Also

Bumpers and Interstitials

Pilots

Other

References

  1. ↑ Article on the history of PAW Patrol, with concept art. Retrieved 16 Oct '23
  2. ↑ NickALive article where Keith Chapman shared concept art, and talked about the development with Jen Dodge, whom confirmed the existence of an animation test and a trailer. Retrieved 16 Oct '23
  3. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20130516061652/https://johnmariella.com/
  4. ↑ Trademark filing for Ryder's PAW Patrol dated March 2012. Retrieved 16 Oct '23
  5. ↑ Amanda Zima's Tumblr with concept art for Everest. Retrieved 16 Oct '23
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