Cartoon Clipshow: 80 - Plastic Man

[@geardog24]

The irony is that Batman himself said that Plastic man is one of the powerful and dangerous beings in the world.

[@langbo9999]

He is not wrong 🤔

[@aaroncoffman88]

Weirdest Plastic Man transformation from the comics: he transformed into an entire room! Complete with furniture!

[@magnumcornetto]

Honorary mention: Plastic Man disguises himself as a red dress to be worn by Big Barda.

[@thewolfofwallstreet627]

if i was plastic man, i'd transform into a woman's underwear or bicycle seat....don't lie. you all know you'd do it too. lol.

[@thewalrusclown]

No, the weirdest transformationwas when he turned into a dress and tricked big barda AKA Mr. Miracles wife into putting him on, sexually harassing a god on new genisis thats already married to boot, that takes a lot if balls, Mr. Eel O'Brian ( Plasitc mans civilian name)

[@aaroncoffman88]

@@thewalrusclown Was aware of his real name. Was unaware of the stunt you mentioned Well played sir. You trumped me completely. I salute you.

[@stanleyteriaca2184]

Did you know: Plastic Man was originally a criminal named "Eel" O'Brien. He has (or will have) a rather serious son with a similar powers named Offspring. He was the first stretching/elastic superhero. The Elongated Man was created by DC comics as a tryout to see if they could do Plastic Man with the same humor without triggering the Comic Code Authority.

[@jerbojones]

I'm not gonna lie as a kid I loved watching this show on Saturday mornings.

[@v.m.9198]

Plastic Man is like a Golden Age Deadpool.

[@MinscFromBaldursGate92]

He's the comic relief of the JLA.

[@michaelbrent854]

Wish Plastic man and Freakazoid had sorta bromance.

[@amazonianshe6454]

very similar, actually i think the comic series is better then the show. plastic man is actualy very powerful being the only one who was able to go toe to toe with martian manhunter in JLA. he also next to impossible to kill. and actually plastic man is very smart.

[@MinscFromBaldursGate92]

Justine Key he was also a former crook.

[@thewolfofwallstreet627]

Yeah but i always found plastic man to be a little limp. ;)

[@jaggerguth4391]

are There Any Recurring Villains For Plastic Man? I Mean, Superman Has Brainiac, Toy Man, Prankster and Lex Luther on His Back While Batman Has a Shit Ton of Rogues.

[@ivanprime93]

Plasticman is awesome

[@langbo9999]

The criminal who become Super Hero.

[@xaenon]

I think maybe you're missing the point of this show - it's SUPPOSED to be goofy. Think 'Super Friends' done in the style of the 1960s Batman. You're not supposed to look at this and think it's anything even remotely close to DC canon - or even that it's a 'real' superhero show. And remember, in the 1970s, cartoons were still 'kid's stuff'. As in, not for adults AT ALL.

[@L1701]

It's also appropriate Plastic Man be the main character as he was one of the first comedic superheroes.

[@CartoonTriper]

I remember Watched as a Kid, and now for the DC Shorts, the Pilot and obviously the Brave and the Bold series, I really wanted a new PlasticMan Series

[@Lynxan]

Another fun fact about this show is it came to syndication after a while that used a live actor to open and close the show.

[@Isaac-gh5ku]

You think that the universe of Ruby-Spears' Plastic Man is spared from destruction of the Crisis of Infinite Earths?

[@Isaac-gh5ku]

I think Chief is SO not interested in Plastic Man, since he is not her type and he's a total idiot. She may have been aware that Penny do have a crush on him, and she mentally facepalm at his thick-headness and idiocy. That's my theory on them.

[@thewalrusclown]

actually, Plastic man wasn't originally a DC hero, he was one of MANY characters made by Quality Comics that DC got ownership of where Quality comics was bought out due to bankruptcy (Uncle Sam and the freedom fighters probably being the most known outside of comic fandom) that where eventually folded into the main line in 1985's big crossover event, Crises on infinite earths

[@amazonianshe6454]

plastic man is smarter then what is typically shown.

[@russellharrell2747]

I think the plastic man in the cartoon was intended to be the son of the original 40’s plastic man

[@MinscFromBaldursGate92]

Actually Plastic Man was a former crook.

[@Animeaddiction]

Actually, Plasticman CAN fly. All he has to is morph into something with wings. He turned into a duck in Justice League Action.

[@cccc5312]

I would like to see Star-Lord (Guardians of the Galaxy) starts a dance off against the Disco Mummy

[@Diablo-xx9gx]

I remember in the comics there was a future story line, where his son was introduced , he was called Off Spring, but he was never taken seriously. He did try to be a super hero, but everyone never took him seriously, despite how it should of made him bitter or angry. he took it very well. He came across a plot where a bunch of villains were locating Brainiac's ship. His team track them down, but did nothing!! Well at the time their universe was about to end and the villains hoped to use Brainiac's ship to escape to a new universe. Just before the villains were about to take off, his team said. They told him this, Come on Man we keep you around as you make us laugh."

[@L1701]

I think you're referencing The Kingdom. Offspring would go on to appear in mainstream DC canon as well. And then Flashpoint broke the DCU, and Rebirth broke it again.

[@timmy841212]

1979 was such a weird year for cartoons.

[@stillaboveground2470]

Hula-Hula sounds like Lou Costello.

[@jenniferpetti859]

I watched this when it originally aired on ABC back in 1979..It was one of my favorite Saturday morning cartoons as a kid. I love it.

[@twistedyogert]

8:20 Carol Danvers called, she wants her clothes back.

[@Ziggletooth]

Why doesn't rob get more views? I'm always surprised at how small his channel is compared to some of the others. I hope this series lasts a long time it's one of my favorite things on youtube.

[@nezumi6554]

11:00 Well now we know where the idea of Bob the goldfish from Earthworm Jim came from.

[@JPOmare]

11:38 So Plastic Man is Really Ben Stiller?

[@rixlan]

I believe his first TV appearance was pretty much a walk-on on a Superfriends episode. The one with the G.E.E.C.

[@BBBHuey]

I loved this show!

[@s.rnohbody3068]

I know this may seem like a STRETCH but the animation sure looks PLASTIC. I'm guessing the introduction of Plastic Baby was a chance at ELONGATING the series Surely all of Plastic Man's flirting with the Chief must have RUBBER the wrong way That's all I got....I'll stop now

[@Darth234Ravenous]

That's not very PUNny. "Shot"

[@leecorden4233]

I loved this and all its stupidity

[@chijiokechukwudum6269]

LOOOOOL! OMG! You just made my day. And to think I used to love it. Cartoon Network could do wrong then

[@tomwaterwitch]

One thing you do have to factor in was that the Superfriends were still going on, so they had to find some of the lesser heroes of the DC universe to use.

[@kyliethelittlecouragegirl94]

Eh I never found the Hawaiian dude in the show an offensive stereotype. But other than that this show doesn’t look that bad, other than the few problems he mentioned. Also The Clam looks like a Spongebob bad guy.

[@I_Heart_Hader]

Maybe The Clam had a great dental plan?

[@thewalrusclown]

I also seem to remember an episode of one of the incarnations of the post- "challange of the superfriends" incarnstions of the superfreinds cartoon where they had plasticman in for cameo in an episode

[@MinscFromBaldursGate92]

I didn't knew carrots Can feel fear.

[@jaggerguth4391]

Actually, Carrot Man Became Evil Because He was Mocked by His Suit.

[@Mammalmage]

I'm going to say Plastic Man, because he has more rhythm.

[@jamiewillkner8742]

Plastic Man was Stretch Armstrong before his time!

[@RaptorofRex07]

If you like the clam you should look up Mr.Mind from Shazam

[@mauromesa78]

the dvd of plastic man is not truly complete the episodes of baby plas are missing

[@I_Heart_Hader]

While only 1/2 animated I'd love to see you review Van-pires

[@BugsyFoga]

great video Rob

[@Isaac-gh5ku]

8:48 That's pretty dark, don't you think so? What if there are people (and domestic animals) still living there?

[@nazishhussain2712]

I think they those plastic man for a TV show it because was kinda funny and a unique power

[@MsAssilem]

The first time I heard of plastic man was on batman the brave and the bold show from Cartoon Network

[@kilroywashere513]

I watched this cartoon back when it aired originally, and I was in kindergarten at the time, and I had the attention span of kid that age then too💁🏻‍♂.

[@SirAsdf]

I'm guessing Extreme Ghostbusters is next?

[@NickoftheCosmos]

I wonder if Plastic Man can stretch ANY part of his body.

[@canadiandestroyuh9323]

Plastic Man's dialogues between him and any combatants of any future installment of Boon's masterpiece would be absolutely untouchable and godlike,in regards to the witty quips he'd toss in the directions of his opponents decimating any and all pride they may possess. He'd roast EVERYONE and they momma! No one on the roster would be safe from his remorseless banter, especially if he doesn't like said person getting verbally toasted. And that's not even mentioning how badass his move set would be considering the powers he contains. Continuing to leave this DC OG out of the videogames is a huge INJUSTICE❕❗❕ And I'm sure any and all comic book readers would agree,especially if they're life long readers of the classic DC issues. If Atom had a chance to make it in than y the hell can't he🤦🏾‍♂️ Not to mention the fact that he's such a relatable, loveable,and an all around down to earth character. Those are the kinds of characters we should see more in the forefront of projects than most honestly. Characters that we all see in our individual selves should have way more time in the lime light! #plasticman4injustice3🤞🏾 #pleasemakeithappennrs🙏🏾

[@Melvinwacko]

The Clam is awfully similar to a villain from The Inspector cartoons.

[@rafaelfranco5233]

It was made for kids under the age of 8 or 9 Plastic Man is a little kids

[@dartjeling6268]

Plasticman je my favorites charachter Just in comics

[@macdaddymandalorian7305]

Actually the original plastic man wasnt bad it was fun

[@firewalkerbob3938]

It was black folcon not black lightning.

[@MrColuber]

In Plastic Man's defense, the chief seems to be a much more interesting woman than bimbo blonde n. 265.

[@thewolfofwallstreet627]

Fine. He can have the chief. I'll take the bimbo blonde if he doesn't want her.

[@SuperSongbird21]

Was the actor voicing Plastic Man the same guy who voiced Inspector Gadget?

[@IrishKyokushin]

Michael Bell did the voice. He also did Sideswipe, Scrapper and First-Aid in Transformers G-1. And Zan of the Wonder Twins in Super Friends.

[@leedurrwachter9331]

Yes I did

[@DigiMega351]

Wasn't there a Ninja Turtles character named Dr. Dome?

[@stanleyteriaca2184]

Perhaps the next Obsure-a-thon can be about anime, like Captian Harlock And The Queen Of 1000 Years, or Battle of the Planets.

[@sarahhadsock1295]

my introduction to plastic man was Batman the brave and the bold

[@nazishhussain2712]

Do cartoon clipshow on all the voltron series

[@nazishhussain2712]

Do a review on superfriend

[@Addition2]

Remember Amethyst? Yeah I wish that was a cartoon series, but of course Cartoon Network has to ruin everything.

[@MaggieOffutt]

i only knew this existed because of VH1's I love the 80's.

[@L1701]

They played it on Cartoon Network in the 90s for a while. Never realized for years he was an actual DC character.

[@danobelelement7828]

The clam was the man

[@crimsk9857]

could you review detentionaire?

[@ProdMarr1]

CARROT MAN THO....

[@MusicFan.....]

Oh boy a carrot and just in time for dinner plastic man is so great🐮🦌🦄🦊🐺🐕🐴😃

[@stillaboveground2470]

I actually liked this show when I was a kid... Well, until they introduced "Baby Plas", that is.

[@officespace7777]

Why so down on plastic man? That show was awesome and hilarious. I used to watch it all the time on Saturday mornings 1979-1980. I couldn't stop 🤣 when he was asked to go to the concert. What you call dimwitted, was really more macho. That is how you have to treat women to make them like you by the way 😉

[@amazonianshe6454]

i think the best portrayal of a Rubber/plastic streching powered being is in the Anime named One Piece. Monkey D Luffy the rubberman pirate is the main character just don't watch the 4kids dub it is sooo bad

[@SuperSongbird21]

Was Plastic Man voiced by the same guy who did Inspector Gadget?

[@jeanemlicar27]

SuperSongbird21 No. He wasn't. He was voiced by Michael Bell who also voiced Bruce Banner on the short lived Incredible Hulk animated series in 1982 and Duke on G.I. Joe.

[@xaenon]

Although they had different voice actors, the voices of both Inspector Gadget and Plastic Man were inspired by the late great Don Adams, the original Agent 86, Maxwell Smart (GET SMART). I seem to recall a line in PLASTIC MAN that mimics Max Smart, "Missed it by THAT much!".

[@russellharrell2747]

xaenon um, the 80s inspector gadget was voiced by Don Adams, Mr. Tennessee Tuxedo himself.

[@nazishhussain2712]

Rob I think how to train your dragon 3 is good

[@nazishhussain2712]

Do defender of universe to voltron force

[@luchoportuano2829]

Well....Of course it's a DC character.

[@L1701]

Originally, Plastic Man was a Quality Comics character. DC bought him and brought him in their universe when Quality went defunct in 1956.

[@sharonpereira4501]

Plastic Man wow.

[@roslyntrotter5025]

is the voice of the Chief she ra

[@nazishhussain2712]

You know I dont like bat man brave and bold

[@immallissa3065]

thing lost plastic man got them moves

[@g1prime931]

Trust me he is even more annoying in Batman Brave and the Bold

[@xavier8951]

My first exposure to the character was in The Brave and the Bold in fact. I wasn't even aware he had his own cartoon, let alone produced by Ruby-Spears and later syndicated on Cartoon Network.

[@g1prime931]

+Xavier 89 Funny enough that's how I got introduced to plasticman . I only found out about the cartoon after looking him up and watching it for a while online.

[@xavier8951]

G1 prime Yeah, the 70's was not a good decade for children's cartoons, especially for Hanna-Barbera or at least what I heard.

[@g1prime931]

+Xavier 89 especially after some of their successful cartoons like Scooby Doo and the Flintstones. Some even tried to capture the success of Scooby Doo

[@xavier8951]

G1 prime I've noticed that, too. There was Speed Buggy, Jabber Jaw, and Captain Caveman to name a few. There was even lesser known a direct Scooby clone series by the studio called "Goober and the Ghost Chasers".

[@BobbyMoore2-mp8wb]

😇

[@doctorkazoo]

This annoying narrator interrupts his unfunny jokes to critique the cartoon's unfunny jokes.🙄

[@GonzoShitcock]

Couldn't have said better myself