Wonderblocks, originally known during production as Thinkingblocks[1], is a British animated preschool series created by Joe Elliot and produced by Alphablocks Ltd. It is the fourth and most recent show in the Blocks Universe franchise.
The show mainly teaches logic and problem-solving, though unlike the previous three shows, Wonderblocks also primarily teaches coding, albeit in an extremely simplified manner.
Show Description
Wonderblocks is a new series from the creators of Numberblocks, Alphablocks and Colourblocks all about problem solving.
Wonderblocks helps little learners develop important problem-solving skills as they explore exciting places alongside their new friends, Go, Stop, and Again.
Together with the helpful 'Do Blocks,' they'll solve different problems for their animal friends across the world. Whether it's helping Cow find her moo with Do Block Moo or assisting Secret Agent Chicken to crack the hen house code with Do Block Cluck, every episode is packed with excitement and learning for your little ones.
This show's leading duo, excitable Go and methodical Stop, showcase the perfect balance of action and thought. They will have your little ones giggling as well as showing core skills like problem solving, planning, pattern recognition and sequencing. Whilst exploring the values of teamwork, friendship, curiosity, and a love of learning, perfect for building coders and inquisitive minds everywhere.
Production
News
- The following paragraphs are excerpts from the BBC article "Home grown talent, animations and culturally relevant co-productions lead the way as BBC Children's announce new commissions".
Late 2023 Commissions
Numberblocks and friends will be returning as part of a four year output plan for the Blocks universe, following BBC Children’s and Education investment in multiple series in the Blocks franchise. Produced by Alphablocks Ltd and Blue Zoo animation studios, the order will include a second series of Colourblocks, further series of both Numberblocks and Alphablocks, as well as a brand new title Thinkingblocks [Wonderblocks] which introduces coding to a preschool audience.
Early 2024 ABL Plan
The agreement will deliver new episodes of flagship Blocks brand programming over a five-year period, extending the presence of Alphablocks, Numberblocks and bringing a brand new Blocks series to market.
Theme Song
Main article: Wonderblocks Theme Song
Episodes
Main article: List of Wonderblocks episodes
The show currently has a total of 30 normal-length episodes. All of the episodes are available to watch online on BBC iPlayer and on YouTube.
Characters
Main article: Wonderblocks (characters)
Trivia
- The show was originally pitched to CBeebies in March 2020, five years before its release. This makes it the longest planning between two shows.
- The trademark for the show under its former name Thinkingblocks was registered on the 1st of July, 2021, while the trademark for the show under the current name was registered on the 19th of February, 2024.
- The series was originally expected to release in late 2024, but was later pushed back to 2025.
- This is the first Blocks Universe show to have specified protagonists, in this case being Go, Stop, and Again. The other three shows have ensemble casts.
- The animation style and facial expressions are similar to the ones seen in the show's direct predecessor, Colourblocks.
- Wonderblocks is currently the only Blocks Universe show to not have its episodes be designated to all five levels of the levelling system, being limited to the first two.