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[[File:4thofjulyogandremake.png|thumb|Screenshots of both versions of Hoops running away from the firecracker]]
[[File:4thofjulyogandremake.png|thumb|Screenshots of both versions of Hoops running away from the firecracker]]
“Happy 4th of July!” is the very first [[hoops&yoyo]] eCard made by [[Bob Holt]] in 2001, animated on Macromedia Flash. It was remade a few years later in the assumed re-release being 2003.
“Happy 4th of July!” is the very first [[Hoops&yoyo|''hoops&yoyo'']] e-card created by [[Bob Holt]] in 2001, animated using Macromedia Flash. It was remade a few years later, with the assumed re-release being in 2003.


== Details & Synopsis ==
== Details ==
*'''Estimated Release Date:''' June 18, 2001 (original); 2003 (remake)
*'''Estimated Release Date:''' May 29, 2001 (Original); 2003 (Remake)
*'''Holiday/Event:''' American Independence Day/4th of July
*'''Holiday/Event:''' American Independence Day/4th of July
*'''Character(s) Featured:''' [[Hoops]]
*'''Character(s) Featured:''' [[Hoops]]
*'''Lost Media Status:''' Fully Found (original), Partially Found (remake)
*'''Lost Media Status:''' Fully Found (Original), Partially Found (Remake)
*'''eCard ID/File Name:''' nfz1396.swf
*'''eCard ID/File Name:''' nfz1396.swf
Hoops attempts to light off a firework in a soda bottle and run for cover, only for the fuse to repeatedly fizzle out. It finally blows up after Hoops gets too close to the fuse. In the original version, Hoops fell over. In the remake version, the firework blows up in this face. There's no music or voice acting in either version, only sound effects.
 
== Synopsis ==
Hoops tries to light a firework in a soda bottle and then runs for cover, but the fuse keeps fizzling out. Finally, the firework explodes when Hoops gets too close to the fuse. In the original version, Hoops ducks down to take cover, while in the remake, the firework blows up in his face. Neither version features music or voice acting, only sound effects.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
4thofjulyogthumbnail.gif|Original Thumbnail [https://web.archive.org/web/20010618065411/http://www.hallmark.com:80/Website/Images/Greetings/nfz1396/nfz1396_75p.gif (June 2001 Archive)]
File:4thofjulyogthumbnail.gif|Original thumbnail [https://web.archive.org/web/20010618065411/http://www.hallmark.com:80/Website/Images/Greetings/nfz1396/nfz1396_75p.gif (June 2001 Archive)]
4thofjulyremakethumbnail.jpg|Remake Thumbnail [https://web.archive.org/web/20051215002006/http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/ecards/nfz1396_95.jpg (December 2005 Archive)]
File:4thofjulyremakethumbnail.jpg|Remake thumbnail [https://web.archive.org/web/20051215002006/http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/ecards/nfz1396_95.jpg (December 2005 Archive)]
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*This eCard was originally going to feature Bob’s green bunny character (early version of Yoyo) but this character was redesigned to a pink kitty (Hoops).
*This e-card was initially intended to feature Holt's green bunny character, an early version of [[Yoyo]], but it was redesigned into a pink kitty.
*Hoops wasn’t officially named in this, only being nicknamed “Pink Kitty/Hallmark Pink Kitty”. His hue was also more magenta-purple compared to his later hot pink hue.
*Hoops was not officially named yet, only referred to by the nickname "Pink Kitty/Hallmark Pink Kitty." His color was also more of a magenta-purple compared to the later hot pink shade.
*The reason Hoops has only a firecracker was because this was a requirement for the eCard. This animation was also made to quickly meet a deadline.
*The reason Hoops only had a firecracker was due to the e-card requirement. This animation was created hastily to meet a deadline.
*The remake was actually remade twice, with the second being slightly shorter.
*The remake was actually done twice, with the second version being slightly shorter than the first.


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
<p>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010703075014/http://nogen.ecards.hallmark.com:80/Website/Images/Greetings/nfz1396/nfz1396.swf July 2001 Flash Archive from Nogen Hallmark Site (Wayback Machine)]</p>
<p>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010703075014/http://nogen.ecards.hallmark.com:80/Website/Images/Greetings/nfz1396/nfz1396.swf July 2001 Flash Archive from Nogen Hallmark Site (Wayback Machine)]</p>
<p>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AXXA40uutE June 2009 Official Upload, Longer Version (YouTube)]</p>
<p>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AXXA40uutE June 2009 Official Upload, Longer Version (YouTube)]</p>

Revision as of 13:41, 30 December 2024

Screenshots of both versions of Hoops running away from the firecracker

“Happy 4th of July!” is the very first hoops&yoyo e-card created by Bob Holt in 2001, animated using Macromedia Flash. It was remade a few years later, with the assumed re-release being in 2003.

Details

  • Estimated Release Date: May 29, 2001 (Original); 2003 (Remake)
  • Holiday/Event: American Independence Day/4th of July
  • Character(s) Featured: Hoops
  • Lost Media Status: Fully Found (Original), Partially Found (Remake)
  • eCard ID/File Name: nfz1396.swf

Synopsis

Hoops tries to light a firework in a soda bottle and then runs for cover, but the fuse keeps fizzling out. Finally, the firework explodes when Hoops gets too close to the fuse. In the original version, Hoops ducks down to take cover, while in the remake, the firework blows up in his face. Neither version features music or voice acting, only sound effects.

Gallery

Trivia

  • This e-card was initially intended to feature Holt's green bunny character, an early version of Yoyo, but it was redesigned into a pink kitty.
  • Hoops was not officially named yet, only referred to by the nickname "Pink Kitty/Hallmark Pink Kitty." His color was also more of a magenta-purple compared to the later hot pink shade.
  • The reason Hoops only had a firecracker was due to the e-card requirement. This animation was created hastily to meet a deadline.
  • The remake was actually done twice, with the second version being slightly shorter than the first.

External Links

July 2001 Flash Archive from Nogen Hallmark Site (Wayback Machine)

June 2009 Official Upload, Longer Version (YouTube)

June 2014 Official Upload, Shorter Version (YouTube)

References

  1. February 2003 Hallmark Flower Page Archive referring Hoops as "Hallmark Pink Kitty" (Wayback Machine)
  2. July 2009 New Article by Peter Larson (Orange County Register)
  3. Image Post of Hallmark Pink Kitty Plush with Defunct eBay Listing by ebaybears (Tumblr)