The French-American-Canadian cartoon series "Inspector Gadget" originally ran for eighty-six episodes across two series between 1983 and 1986. Set in the fictional Metro City, each episode sees our titular character, with the help of his niece Penny, using his various gadgets to thwart the evil intentions of his nemesis Doctor Claw.
2. Dillydale
Answer: The Mr. Men Show
Based on the books by British author Roger Hargreaves, "The Mr. Men Show" (which is also known simply as "Mr. Men") debuted on 4th February 2008. Each episode sees the Mr. Men and Little Miss characters (such as Mr. Bounce, Mr. Messy, Little Miss Chatterbox, and Little Miss Sunshone) going about their daily business in the fictional town of Dillydale.
3. Sodor
Answer: Thomas & Friends
Originally known as "Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends" or simply "Thomas the Tank Engine", "Thomas & Friends" is a British kids' TV series set on the fictional island of Sodor. Based on the "The Railway Series" books by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry, each episode sees Thomas and the other locomotives and vehicles undertaking a different railway-related task, and generally meeting unexpected problems that they need to overcome.
4. Gotham City
Answer: Batman
Created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, Batman first appeared in DC Comics' "Detective Comics #27" in 1939. Since then, Batman has become one of the most popular superhero characters, and has appeared in numerous movies, TV shows, and books. Ably assisted by his butler Alfred, and sidekick Robin, Batman is a crime fighting force in his home town of Gotham City, dealing with the likes of The Joker, The Riddler, and Two-Face.
5. Retroville
Answer: Jimmy Neutron
To give it its full name, "The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius" is a computer animated TV show that originally aired on Nickelodeon on 20th July 2002. Each episode follows the adventures of our titular hero, a ten-year-old science genius, and his best friends Sheen and Carl in their home town of Retroville.
6. Amity Park
Answer: Danny Phantom
Created by American animator Elmer Earl "Butch" Hartman IV, the superhero cartoon series "Danny Phantom" debuted on Nickelodeon on 3rd April 2004, and ran for three series consisting of a total of fifty-three episodes. Our hero is fourteen-year-old Daniel Fenton who lives in the fictional town of Amity Park.
His alter-ego Danny Phantom was created when he activated the Ghost Portal created by his ghost-hunting parents, and his DNA was infused with ectoplasm.
7. Toyland
Answer: Noddy
Based on the series of books by English writer Enid Blyton, the Canadian children's TV series "Noddy" originally ran for two seasons between 1998 and 2000. Each episode, which usually contains a moral message, sees Noddy and his best friend Big Ears interact with the various other characters that live in Toyland.
8. Middleton
Answer: Kim Possible
Created by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle, "Kim Possible" is an American animated TV series that debuted on the Disney Channel in 7th June 2002, and originally ran for four series. Set in the fictional American town of Middleton, each episode sees our teenage heroine and her friends (who are collectively known as 'Team Possible') trying to stop their arch enemy the evil scientist Dr. Drakken and his sidekick Shego from carrying out their evil plans.
9. Hillwood City
Answer: Hey Arnold!
The cartoon series "Hey Arnold!" was created by American animator Craig Bartlett, and originally aired for five seasons on Nickelodeon between 1996 and 2004. Our hero, nine-year-old Arnold, lives in the fictional city of Hillwood with his grandparents Phil and Gertrude.
In each episode, we see Arnold trying to help solve problems for his schoolmates or the tenants of the boarding house his grandparents own.
10. Bedrock
Answer: The Flintstones
Prior to "The Simpsons", the American animated cartoon "The Flintstones", which debuted in 1960, was the most financially successful network animated franchise. Despite having had this crown taken by "The Simpsons", "The Flintstones" continues to be a hugely popular franchise, which includes movies, video games, comic books, and of course, merchandise. Set in the Stone Age town of Bedrock, the show follows the adventures of the Flintstone family (husband Fred, wife Wilma, and their daughter Pebbles) and their neighbours the Rubbles (husband Barney, wife Betty, and their adopted son Bamm-Bamm).
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