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[[Category:Merchandise|Animation Cells]]
[[20th Century Fox]] has so far produced two different ''[[Futurama]]'' '''animation cels'''. Animation {{w|cel}}s were used in the animation process until the late 20th century when the process became computerised, as such, cels were not used for ''Futurama'' episodes or films. Cels are now primarily produced as collectors' items.
20th Century Fox has so far produced six different '''''[[Futurama]]'' animation cells'''.
{{Miscmerchtablestart|Morbo Attacks (unsigned)|[[File:Morbo Attacks unsigned.jpg|140px]]|20 August, 2004|This cel depicts [[Fry]], [[Leela]], [[Bender]] and the rest of [[New New York]] under attack by [[Morbo]] and others of his species.  Fry, Leela and Bender are hand painted onto celluloid, with the background being a fine-art giclee.
{{Miscmerchtablestart|Futurama: Episode 1|[[File:Futuramapilot.jpg|140px]]|1999|[[Fry]], [[Bender]] and [[Leela]] feature in this B-Movie style Limited Edition Giclee inspired by the first episode "[[Space Pilot 3000]]".


Individually numbered 500 piece edition, measures 24" x 36" inches (60.96cm x 91.44cm).}}
This piece is hand-numbered. Limited edition of 200 pieces. The first 100 are signed by [[Matt Groening]]. Measures 15" x 15" (38.1cm x 38.1cm).}}
{{Miscmerchtableitem|Morbo Attacks (unsigned)|[[File:Morbo Attacks unsigned.jpg|140px]]|August 20th, 2004|This cell depicts Fry, Leela, Bender and the rest of [[New New York]] under attack by [[Morbo]] and others of his species.  Fry, Leela and Bender are hand painted onto celluloid, with the background being a fine-art giclee.
{{Miscmerchtableitem|Morbo Attacks (signed)|See above, slightly darker green on Morbo and his vehicle, and signed by [[Matt Groening]].}}|20 August, 2004|
 
Individually numbered 200 piece edition, measures 15" x 15" inches (38.1cm x 38.1cm).}}
{{Miscmerchtableitem|Morbo Attacks (signed)|See above|August 20th, 2004|As above, but limited to 100 and signed by [[Matt Groening]].}}
{{Miscmerchtableitem|Ho-Ho-Holiday Horror!|[[File:Ho-Ho-Holiday Horror.jpg|140px]]|2005|Inspired by pulp magazines from the mid-20th Century, it features Bender, [[Robot Santa Claus]], [[Richard Nixon's head|Richard Nixon (with robot body)]] and the [[Robot Devil]]
 
Individually numbered 100 piece edition, measures 14" x 19" inches (35.56cm x 48.26cm).}}
{{Miscmerchtableitem|Attack! Bender vs Zoidberg|[[File:Promo 2ACV16 (2).png|140px]]|2006|Giant Bender and [[Zoidberg]] battle across New New York while the crew of Planet Express looks on. Based on the episode "[[Anthology of Interest I]]".
 
Individually numbered 250 piece edition, measures 16" x 23" inches (40.64cm x 58.42cm).}}
{{Miscmerchtableitem|Futurama Naked Volleyball|[[File:Futurama Naked Volleyball.jpg|140px]]|2007|Inspired by a scene from [[Bender's Big Score|BBS]], this hand-painted limited edition features a scene with the [[Planet Express]] staff playing a game of naked volleyball on the [[Nude Beach Planet]]. All of the characters are hand painted onto celluloid, with the background being a fine-art giclee.
{{Miscmerchtableitem|Futurama Naked Volleyball|[[File:Futurama Naked Volleyball.jpg|140px]]|2007|Inspired by a scene from [[Bender's Big Score|BBS]], this hand-painted limited edition features a scene with the [[Planet Express]] staff playing a game of naked volleyball on the [[Nude Beach Planet]]. All of the characters are hand painted onto celluloid, with the background being a fine-art giclee.


Individually numbered 195 piece edition, measures 10.5" x 12.5" inches (26.7cm x 31.8cm).}}
Hand-numbered 195 piece edition, measures 10.5 inches by 12.5 inches wide (26.7cm x 31.8cm).}}
{{Miscmerchtableitem|The Beast with a Billion Backs|[[File:Bwabb cell.jpg|140px]]|2009|''[[The Beast with a Billion Backs]]'' is a Limited Edition Giclee on Paper Stock.
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Individually numbered 295 piece edition, measures 16" x 20" inches (40.64cm x 50.8cm).}}
== Additional Information ==
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=== Trivia ===
==Additional Information==
*The scene in the "Morbo Attacks" cel is reused on the cover of [[Futurama Conquers The Universe]] and was first seen on the March page of the 2002 Calendar. The space suits are reminiscent of those in ''Mars Attacks!''.
===Trivia===
*Most of these cells appear in other "Futurama" media.
**"Futurama: Episode 1" is the poster and [[promo pic]] for "Space Pilot 3000".
**"Morbo Attacks" is used on the cover of "[[Futurama Conquers The Universe]]" and March in the 2002 [[Calendar]].
**"Ho-Ho-Holiday Horror!" is used as December in the 2001 calendar.
**"Attack! Bender vs Zoidberg" is used as December in the 2002 calendar.


===External Links===
=== External Links ===
*[http://www.comic-mint.com/engine/SID/1000165.htm Comic-Mint] - Distributor of these items.
*[http://www.comic-mint.com/engine/SID/1000165.htm Comic-Mint] - Distributor of these items.
[[Category:Merchandise|Animation Cels]]

Latest revision as of 02:09, 19 June 2015

20th Century Fox has so far produced two different Futurama animation cels. Animation cels were used in the animation process until the late 20th century when the process became computerised, as such, cels were not used for Futurama episodes or films. Cels are now primarily produced as collectors' items.

Name Image Date Additional Details
Morbo Attacks (unsigned) Morbo Attacks unsigned.jpg 20 August, 2004 This cel depicts Fry, Leela, Bender and the rest of New New York under attack by Morbo and others of his species. Fry, Leela and Bender are hand painted onto celluloid, with the background being a fine-art giclee.

This piece is hand-numbered. Limited edition of 200 pieces. The first 100 are signed by Matt Groening. Measures 15" x 15" (38.1cm x 38.1cm).

Morbo Attacks (signed) See above, slightly darker green on Morbo and his vehicle, and signed by Matt Groening. {{{3}}} {{{4}}}
Futurama Naked Volleyball Futurama Naked Volleyball.jpg 2007 Inspired by a scene from BBS, this hand-painted limited edition features a scene with the Planet Express staff playing a game of naked volleyball on the Nude Beach Planet. All of the characters are hand painted onto celluloid, with the background being a fine-art giclee.

Hand-numbered 195 piece edition, measures 10.5 inches by 12.5 inches wide (26.7cm x 31.8cm).

Additional Information

Trivia

  • The scene in the "Morbo Attacks" cel is reused on the cover of Futurama Conquers The Universe and was first seen on the March page of the 2002 Calendar. The space suits are reminiscent of those in Mars Attacks!.

External Links