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Reksio

1967 Polish TV series or program From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Reksio
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Reksio is a Polish cartoon character who is the protagonist of the children's animated adventure-comedy Polish TV series of the same name. Reksio was created by Polish director Lechosław Marszałek. Its 65 episodes were designed and produced from 1967 to 1990 in a Polish animated films studio, more specifically in Studio Filmów Rysunkowych (situated in the city of Bielsko-Biała) which also created Bolek and Lolek (there are even cameo appearances of Bolek and Lolek in Reksio).[a][b][c]

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All episodes describe the adventures of a friendly and courageous piebald terrier dog named Reksio along with his human owners (a middle class Polish family throughout most of the main series) and his animal friends, mostly living in the same courtyard as him, namely hens, cats, or other dogs (and their owners as well). Along with Lolek and Bolek, Reksio has achieved cult status in Poland. Additionally, there is even a crisps brand named after him in Poland.[1] Furthermore, a series of educational, adventure, and puzzle video games for children were also created by Aidem Media from Gdańsk which are based on and star Reksio.[2]

These educational video games were distributed even outside Poland, to other Central European and Eastern European countries (even to Russia) during the early to mid 2000s. In Romania, for example, they were distributed in educational gaming magazines for children by Erc Press.[3] There was an additional second wave of video games developed by Aidem Media throughout the late 2000s and even early 2010s.

In the U.S., it was aired on Disney Channel in 1990 to 1997.

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History

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The history of Reksio began when the idea of Reksio was first thought of by the creator of the series who was Polish animated film director and screen writer Lechosław Marszałek. The inspiration for the character Reksio came from a female rough-haired fox terrier dog named Trola. She belonged to the creator, main producer, and writer of the series. The first episode of the series, Reksio poliglota, which was produced by Lechosław Marszałek and Studio Filmów Rysunkowych aired in 1967 on the national Polish television. This episode had poorer graphics and set design compared to the episodes that would be later produced throughout the 1970s. In addition, Reksio also looked different, sporting a collar that he did not wear in later episodes.[4] While a noticeable improvement in terms of graphics can be clearly seen throughout the late 1960s, it was later during the early 1970s (more specifically in 1972) that the animated TV series would significantly evolve, also with a better intro with its own music theme.[5]

All episodes that were produced until 1971 were produced by Lechosław Marszałek. In total, Marszałek directed 19 episodes and co-directed 1 episode, the most of any other director involved in the production of the animated series. Almost all of the episodes of the animated series can be watched on YouTube on the official channel of Studio Filmów Rysunkowych.[6] The years 1972 and 1974 were the most productive ones for the main series, throughout which 7 new episodes were produced and released during each year. Each episode ends with 'Koniec' (which is Polish for '(The) End').

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Media appearances

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Reksio's statue in the city of Bielsko-Biała, Silesian Voivodeship, southern Poland (November 2018)

The character of Reksio has appeared not only in television, but also in various computer games, as statue or mascot, and other related media. These include the following:

  • A "Reksio" television series consisting of 65 episodes.
  • A series of educational video games that star the character of Reksio which was produced by Aidem Media in Poland.[7][8] This series of educational video games had also been exported to other countries in Central and Eastern Europe, such as in Romania, where they have been distributed by Erc Press.[9]
  • A series of adventure and puzzle games produced by Aidem Media that star Reksio. These games include the "City of Secrets" series.[10][11]
  • A bronze statue of Reksio situated in a square named "Plac Reksia" located in the Polish city of Bielsko-Biała. Reksio is pointing towards a fountain next to the statue.

Video games

In the passing of time, there have been various video games developed and released by Aidem Media starring Reksio (for both PC and iOS). They are the following ones:[12]

  • Liczę z Reksiem/I Count with Reksio (educational puzzle game) - 2001[13]
  • Abc z Reksiem/ABC with Reksio (educational puzzle game) - 2001[14]
  • Reksio i Skarb Piratów/Reksio and the Pirates' Island (adventure game) - 2003[15]
  • Wesołe przedszkole Reksia/The Merry Kindergarten of Reksio (educational puzzle game) - 2003[16]
  • Reksio i UFO/Reksio and the UFO (adventure game) - 2003[17]
  • Reksio i ortografia/Reksio and spelling (educational puzzle game) - 2003[18]
  • Reksio i Czarodzieje/Reksio and the wizards (adventure game) - 2004[19]
  • Reksio i Wehikuł Czasu/Reksio and the Time Machine (adventure game) - 2004[20]
  • Reksio i kapitan Nemo/Reksio and Captain Nemo (adventure game) - 2006[21]
  • Reksio i Kretes w Akcji!/Reksio and Kretes in action! (arcade game) - 2007[22]
  • Reksio i Kretes: Tajemnica Trzeciego Wymiaru/Reksio and Kretes - The Mystery of the Third Dimension (arcade game) - 2007[23]
  • Łamigłówki Reksia: Wielki Odkrywca/Reksio's puzzles: great explorer (puzzle game) - 2008[24]
  • Reksio i Miasto Sekretów/Reksio and the City of Secrets (adventure game) - 2009 for PC and 2011/2012 for iOS[25]
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Full list of episodes

Year of
production
Original title
in Polish
English titleDirector
Main series[d] (1967–1986)
11967Reksio poliglotaReksio PolyglotLechosław Marszałek
21969Reksio marzycielReksio is a dreamer
31969Reksio wychowawcaReksio the Educator
41970Reksio obrońcaReksio the Defender
51970Reksio dobroczyńcaReksio the Benefactor
61971Reksio domatorReksio as a Homebody
71972Reksio strażakReksio the FiremanJózef Ćwiertnia
81972Reksio sportowiecReksio, an AthleteEdward Wątor
91972Reksio taternikReksio, a MountaineerLechosław Marszałek
101972Reksio wędrowiecReksio the WandererJózef Ćwiertnia
111972Reksio aktorReksio the Actor
121972Reksio telewidzReksio watches TVEdward Wątor
131972Reksio kosmonautaReksio the AstronautLechosław Marszałek
141973Reksio magikReksio the MagicianEdward Wątor
151973Reksio pielęgniarzReksio the NurseLechosław Marszałek
161973Reksio racjonalizatorReksio's Busy DayEdward Wątor
171973Reksio rozbitekReksio, a survivorLechosław Marszałek
181973Reksio malarzReksio the PainterMarian Cholerek
191973Reksio poszukiwaczReksio the SeekerEdward Wątor
201974Reksio ratownikReksio the RescuerJózef Ćwiertnia
211974Reksio detektywReksio the DetectiveMarian Cholerek
221974Reksio czyściochReksio gets FleasJózef Ćwiertnia
231974Reksio pogromcaReksio the TamerMarian Cholerek
241974Reksio żeglarzReksio the SailorJózef Ćwiertnia
251974Reksio medalistaReksio and the Dog ShowMarian Cholerek
261974Reksio rozjemcaReksio the PeacemakerJózef Ćwiertnia
271975Reksio RobinsonReksio the Robinson
281975Reksio pocieszycielReksio, the ComforterRomuald Kłys,
Edward Wątor
291975Reksio śpiewakReksio the SingerLechosław Marszałek
301975Reksio swatReksio the MatchmakerJózef Ćwiertnia
311976Reksio dentystaReksio the Dentist
321976Reksio sadownikReksio the OrchardistLechosław Marszałek
331976Reksio kompanReksio, companion
341977Reksio nauczycielReksio the TeacherEdward Wątor
351977Reksio wybawcaReksio the SaviorRomuald Kłys
361977Reksio przewodnikReksio the GuideLechosław Marszałek
371978Reksio gospodarzReksio the HostJózef Ćwiertnia
381978Reksio i jamnikReksio and the DachshundLechosław Marszałek
391979Reksiowa jesieńReksio's AutumnJózef Ćwiertnia
401979Reksio i UFOReksio and the U.F.O.Lechosław Marszałek
411979Reksio terapeutaReksio the Therapist
421979Reksio kompozytorReksio, composerJózef Ćwiertnia
431980Reksio remontujeReksio RenovatesLechosław Marszałek
441980Reksiowa wiosnaReksio's SpringJózef Ćwiertnia
451981Reksio i nośna kuraReksio and the Carrying HenHalina Filek-Marszałek
461981Reksio łyżwiarzReksio, the SkaterJózef Ćwiertnia
471981Reksiowa zimaReksio's WinterRomuald Kłys
481981Reksio i wronaReksio and the CrowHalina Filek-Marszałek
491981Reksio i kogutyReksio and the RoosterJózef Ćwiertnia
501982Reksio i świerszczReksio and the CricketHalina Filek-Marszałek
511985Reksio i srokaReksio and the MagpieRomuald Kłys
521986Reksio i mrówkiReksio and the Ants
Reksio and the Birds series[e] (1987–1990)
531987Reksio i bocianReksio and the StorkRomuald Kłys
541987Reksio i papugaReksio and the ParrotRyszard Lepióra
551987Reksio i gołąbReksio and the Pigeon
561987Reksio i szpakiReksio and the Starlings
571987Reksio i gąsiorReksio and the Gander
581988Reksio i drozdReksio and the Thrush
591988Reksio i dzięciołReksio and the WoodpeckerRyszard Lepióra,
Lechosław Marszałek
601988Reksio i krukReksio and the RavenLechosław Marszałek
611989Reksio i kawkiReksio and the JackdawsRyszard Lepióra
621990Reksio i kukułkaReksio and the Cuckoo
631990Reksio i pawReksio and the Peacock
641990Reksio i pelikanReksio and the PelicanAndrzej Flettner
651990Reksio i sowaReksio and the Owl
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Reksio's profile as main character

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As the main character of his own animated TV series, Reksio is clearly the protagonist. Throughout the main series, he is depicted as a responsible, dutiful, loving, caring, and respectful dog to both his owner, a blonde Polish kid, as well as to his family and the other animals with which he lives in the same courtyard. Sometimes though, he is a little bit mischievous (but only in rare contexts) with his older owners or other humans with whom he interacts. In addition, Reksio also has a special bond with a female dog with red-haired ears.[26][27] His owner is almost always good or very good to him.

Most of the time, however, he is portrayed as a saviour, helper, rescuer, and peacemaker (and occasionally as a wanderer across the neighbourhood or his home town). In these regards, he is seen protecting the hens in his courtyard against foxes who want to steal their eggs as well as managing or peacefully settling conflicts between other animals who live in the same courtyard with him. He is courageous enough to even save or aid some humans in some dangerous situations as well, most notably his young owner, a blonde Polish kid, from gas intoxication in his kitchen in one episode.[28]

Yet his help is not only limited to his young owner or the animals in his courtyard, as in the second series, more specifically in Reksio and the birds series, Reksio can be seen as an empathetic saviour for a stork and a cuckoo (originally 'pigeon' in the title of that episode), outside animals/birds. While he is mostly friendly towards all animals living in the same courtyard as him, Reksio has occasional skirmishes or quarrels with the rooster (more specifically throughout the main series). In addition, several times during the Reksio and birds series, Reksio has occasional problems or scuffles with the gander living in his courtyard as well. Last but not least, he is a great friend to the owl who shares with him music that relaxes him. Furthermore, the owl eventually convinces him not to leave the courtyard at the end of the second series.[29]

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Notes

  1. For example, there is an episode of Reksio in which the two cartoons overlap, in the sense that Reksio is watching Bolek and Lolek on TV along with his owner, a blonde Polish kid, and one of his dog friends.
  2. At the end of the episode of Bolek and Lolek "Morska wyprawa" at 9:33, when Bolek, Lolek and the sailor are watching TV, they watch a clip where Reksio in a boar suit scares Bolek, then Tola scares Reksio the same way as Reksio did to Bolek.
  3. In episode 50 of the main series, there is yet another Bolek and Lolek reference which is represented by a book titled with the names of the two characters that Reksio has in his little dog house.
  4. Seria: Reksio is the original title of the series in Polish
  5. Reksio i ptaki is the original title of the series in Polish
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