The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars

About The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars

The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars is the title of a 1998 animated film for children. This direct-to-video sequel to The Brave Little Toaster is based on the children's novella by Thomas M. Disch. In this sequel, the Toaster and its appliance friends embark on an intergalactic adventure to save their young owner, Robbie, who they believe has been kidnapped and taken to Mars.

Making / Production

The movie was under the direction of Robert C. Ramirez, also well-known for directing animated features like "Joseph: King of Dreams." It was produced by Hyperion Animation and released by Walt Disney Home Video. The movie makes a fantastic blend of adventure, fantasy, and science fiction, which keeps the viewers glued to their screens.

Actors

• Deanna Oliver as Toaster, an enthusiastic and optimistic pop-up toaster. Oliver gave life to this tabletop appliance and inspired viewers with her courage and selflessness.
• Thurl Ravenscroft as Kirby, the strong and responsible vacuum cleaner. Ravenscroft's deep voice added dimension and stability to the character.
• Timothy E. Day as Blanky, the innocent and sensitive electric blanket. Day portrayed his character's vulnerability and emotional growth perfectly.
• Eric Lloyd as Robbie, the "Little Master" that the appliances care for. Lloyd delivered an impressive performance as the innocent infant trapped in an alien world.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was dedicated to the memory of the first movie's production designer, David Bleiman.
• Despite its name, the original novella was not a sequel to The Brave Little Toaster but was instead a standalone story.
• Unlike the first movie, The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars was not met with critical acclaim, but it remained popular with children.

Quotes

• "Step aside, ordinary toaster! Make way for the cosmic flying toaster!" - Toaster
• "What's the big idea? We're appliances, not ballerinas." - Kirby
• "Courage is not about knowing when to take a life, but when to spare one." - Toaster

Music, Soundtrack

• "Home Again" by Deanna Oliver and Timothy Stack
• "Floating" by Jerry Rees and William Finn
• "Humans" by Jerry Rees
• "I See New York" by Jerry Rees
• "March of the Kitchen Appliances" by Van Dyke Parks and Jerry Rees