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


In an unknown timestamp, 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 Rescue Dogs,''' Ryder was also named Robbie in this stage.
In an unknown timestamp, 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,''' Ryder was also named Robbie in this stage.


Currently, nothing of this stage outside of concept art resurfaced.
Currently, nothing of this stage outside of concept art resurfaced.


===Robbie's Pup Pack===
===Robbie's Rescue Dogs===
Status: <span style="color:red;">'''Lost'''
Status: <span style="color:red;">'''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.
In 2010, another concept was pitched, approaching for a 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.


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of concept art were also available on John Mariella's website, but have since been taken down and only a few have been archived.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of concept art were also available on John Mariella's website, but have since been taken down and only a few have been archived.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 P.A.W. Patrol===
===Ryder's PAW 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 P.A.W. Patrol'''. (The acronym for PAW is “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>
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>


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>
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Robbie's Pup Pack===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="145">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="145">
File:Robbies-Rescue-Dogs-Keith-Chapman Page 6.jpg|The earliest concept art sketch.
File:Robbies-Rescue-Dogs-Keith-Chapman Page 6.jpg|The earliest concept art sketch.
File:Pawpatrol3.jpg|Another possible concept art sketch.
File:Pawpatrol3.jpg|Another possible concept art sketch.
</gallery>
</gallery>
===Robbie’s Pup Pack===
===Robbie’s Rescue Dogs===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="145">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="145">
File:PPOg-image.webp|An image with all the characters.
File:PPOg-image.webp|An image with all the characters.
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*[[Me and My Friends (partially found live-action pilot of "The Backyardigans" Nick Jr. CGI-animated series; 1998)]]
*[[Me and My Friends (partially found live-action pilot of "The Backyardigans" Nick Jr. CGI-animated series; 1998)]]
*[[Oswald (lost pitch pilot of Nick Jr. animated series; late 1990s)]]
*[[Oswald (lost pitch pilot of Nick Jr. animated series; late 1990s)]]
*[[Peppa Pig (found pitch pilot of Channel 5 animated series; 2002)]]
*[[Super Why! (found stop-motion Nick Jr. pilot of PBS Kids CGI animated series; 1999)]]
*[[Super Why! (found stop-motion Nick Jr. pilot of PBS Kids CGI animated series; 1999)]]
*[[The Umizumiz (partially found pitch pilot of "Team Umizoomi" Nick Jr. live-action/CGI animated series; 2008)]]  
*[[The Umizumiz (partially found pitch pilot of "Team Umizoomi" Nick Jr. live-action/CGI animated series; 2008)]]  
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* [[Downward Doghouse (partially lost precursor to "Ni Hao, Kai-Lan" Nick Jr. animated series; 2000s)]]
* [[Downward Doghouse (partially lost precursor to "Ni Hao, Kai-Lan" Nick Jr. animated series; 2000s)]]
*[[Made by Maddie (partially found Nick Jr. animated series; 2020)]]
*[[Made by Maddie (partially found Nick Jr. animated series; 2020)]]
*[[Peppa Pig (partially found American dub of Channel 5 animated series; 2005-2007)]]
*[[Riddle Blue/수수께끼 블루 (partially found Korean adaptation of "Blue's Clues" Nick Jr. animated/live-action series; 2000-2001)]]
*[[Riddle Blue/수수께끼 블루 (partially found Korean adaptation of "Blue's Clues" Nick Jr. animated/live-action series; 2000-2001)]]
*[[Whoopi's Littleburg (partially found Nick Jr. musical miniseries; 2004)]]
*[[Whoopi's Littleburg (partially found Nick Jr. musical miniseries; 2004)]]

Revision as of 15:18, 3 December 2023

Pawpatrol4.jpeg

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

Status: Lost

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. Sometime in 2008, the first piece of concept art was created titled Raffi and the Rescue Dogs, the first piece of concept art was created by Keith Chapman who also worked on other shows at the time.

Concepts

Robbie’s Pup Pack

Status: Existence Unconfirmed

In an unknown timestamp, 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, Ryder was also named Robbie in this stage.

Currently, nothing of this stage outside of concept art resurfaced.

Robbie's Rescue Dogs

Status: Lost

In 2010, another concept was pitched, approaching for a 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.

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.[1] According to John Mariella's website, there was an Otter character in the test scene. [2]

Ryder's PAW Patrol

Status: 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.[3]

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.[4]

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

Robbie's Pup Pack

  • The earliest concept art sketch.

    The earliest concept art sketch.

  • Another possible concept art sketch.

    Another possible concept art sketch.

Robbie’s Rescue Dogs

  • 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. ↑ 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
  2. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20130516061652/https://johnmariella.com/
  3. ↑ Trademark filing for Ryder's PAW Patrol dated March 2012. Retrieved 16 Oct '23
  4. ↑ Amanda Zima's Tumblr with concept art for Everest. Retrieved 16 Oct '23
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