I watched a fair share of Bob the Builder when I was younger, and I still watch it once in a while! I'm no longer the target audience, but who cares? It's one of the best Hit Entertainment shows out there, alongside Thomas the Tank Engine and The Wiggles! It's not like any other show I've seen before. I haven't seen the reboot, but I heard some not so good things about it.
One of the best things about the show is its stop motion animation style and character designs. The characters all move realistically, making them look like toys that come to life. They all have a wide range of different facial expressions, making them very expressive like the Thomas cast, especially the machines. The humans, animals, and Spud all have dots for eyes and heads that are huge but proportionate from their bodies, making them slightly resemble Winnie the Pooh characters. I especially love the machines' designs! They all have grills/radiator for mouths (except for Lofty. He has a human-like mouth) and headlights for eyes. I like this idea because grills are the closest thing to mouths there are on a builder's machines, headlights are the closest thing to eyes they have, and Scoop, Lofty, Muck, Dizzy, and Roley all slightly resemble real machines. I also like the idea of their mouths not moving because the holes in the grills are like the inside of their mouths, making them look like their mouths are open 24/7. Bob's machines also slightly resemble the Thomas characters, except they're more cartoonish. They each have their own distinctive personalities as well; Scoop is the trustworthy and sensible leader, Muck is a silly yet reliable backer, Dizzy is an energetic, know-it-all cement mixer, Lofty is a shy, yet friendly coward with a fear of heights and mice, and Roley is a chilled-out music lover.
Another thing I love about the show is that it has strong positive messages without being preachy, like problem solving, clearing up a misunderstanding, the importance of recycling (How many preschool shows are there that tackle recycling?), and most of all, teamwork. The show even covers some construction safety tips, which is also unusual for a kid's show (more about that in the next paragraph).
Bob the Builder himself is a positive role model! He has taught me that builders wear helmets to protect their heads, boots to protect their feet, and gloves to protect their hands. He originally didn't wear safety goggles, which could've caused him to hurt his eyes, but thankfully this problem was fixed in later episodes. There's even an episode where he tells his cat not to play with wiring. He and his team show that working together and getting the job done makes work more fun and easier to do! I especially love Bob's catchphrase, "Can we fix it? Yes, we can!" It proves that he has a can-do attitude and never gives up. He is an extremely skilled worker and a friendly guy, and he has funny moments here and there. For example, he once found an old tambourine while cleaning an attic, plays it, and causes a tiny catastrophe.
Overall, Bob the Builder is very educational and a great show to watch with your children.
One of the best things about the show is its stop motion animation style and character designs. The characters all move realistically, making them look like toys that come to life. They all have a wide range of different facial expressions, making them very expressive like the Thomas cast, especially the machines. The humans, animals, and Spud all have dots for eyes and heads that are huge but proportionate from their bodies, making them slightly resemble Winnie the Pooh characters. I especially love the machines' designs! They all have grills/radiator for mouths (except for Lofty. He has a human-like mouth) and headlights for eyes. I like this idea because grills are the closest thing to mouths there are on a builder's machines, headlights are the closest thing to eyes they have, and Scoop, Lofty, Muck, Dizzy, and Roley all slightly resemble real machines. I also like the idea of their mouths not moving because the holes in the grills are like the inside of their mouths, making them look like their mouths are open 24/7. Bob's machines also slightly resemble the Thomas characters, except they're more cartoonish. They each have their own distinctive personalities as well; Scoop is the trustworthy and sensible leader, Muck is a silly yet reliable backer, Dizzy is an energetic, know-it-all cement mixer, Lofty is a shy, yet friendly coward with a fear of heights and mice, and Roley is a chilled-out music lover.
Another thing I love about the show is that it has strong positive messages without being preachy, like problem solving, clearing up a misunderstanding, the importance of recycling (How many preschool shows are there that tackle recycling?), and most of all, teamwork. The show even covers some construction safety tips, which is also unusual for a kid's show (more about that in the next paragraph).
Bob the Builder himself is a positive role model! He has taught me that builders wear helmets to protect their heads, boots to protect their feet, and gloves to protect their hands. He originally didn't wear safety goggles, which could've caused him to hurt his eyes, but thankfully this problem was fixed in later episodes. There's even an episode where he tells his cat not to play with wiring. He and his team show that working together and getting the job done makes work more fun and easier to do! I especially love Bob's catchphrase, "Can we fix it? Yes, we can!" It proves that he has a can-do attitude and never gives up. He is an extremely skilled worker and a friendly guy, and he has funny moments here and there. For example, he once found an old tambourine while cleaning an attic, plays it, and causes a tiny catastrophe.
Overall, Bob the Builder is very educational and a great show to watch with your children.