CTW Members Titchy Posted August 27, 2003 CTW Members Share Posted August 27, 2003 went on some sites and found out info bout this top tv programme of the80's. unfortunately the ditz i am i forgot to het the addy. but... i did save a bit of info if u wanna take a peek... It's a story of friendship, courage, adventure, and danger as three children - Estaban, Zia and Tao accompanied by Spanish Navigator Mendoza and his sailors Pedro and Sancho, go on a search for the legendary Mysterious Cities of Gold. The original story was based loosely on Scott O Dells book The Kings Fifth and was made into a 39 part epic cartoon series in 1982. Since then, the series has become cult viewing all over the world with millions of fans. The story begins in the year 1532 when Esteban, an orphan from Barcelona, who allegedly can control the sun, decides to accompany the Spanish navigator Mendoza to the New World (The Americas). Upon joining Mendoza, Esteban discovers Zia, a young Incan girl who Mendoza had snatched from her people because of her great intelligence. Eventually they also find Tao, a Hivan boy who is the last of his people. Mendoza is also accompanied by Pedro and Sancho, two goofy comic relief sailors. The story focuses on Esteban, Zia, and Tao, who seem to be the most innocent of the group. Mendoza, despite being a "good guy" is motivated by greed, and remember he also kidnapped Zia. Esteban and Zia both have Medallions that have control over the sun and the moon, respectively. Upon their arrival in South America, the children, Mendoza, Sancho, and Pedro discover a giant golden Condor, that they can fly around in. This was created by the Hivan people. One of the other subplots is the fact that Esteban is searching for his father. In fact, Esteban does find him, but unfortunately his father sacrifices himself to save the others (I forget exactly how). Mendoza, Sancho, and Pedro learn that the man was indeed his father, but feel it is best not to tell Esteban, and he never finds out. The main antagonists to the story are the evil and greedy Commander Gomez, and the strange looking Olmecs. The Olmecs used a giant crystal to convert sunlight into geothermal energy, and the resulting radiation might be the reason they look so strange. In the end of the series, Esteban, Zia, Tao, Mendoza, Sancho, and Pedro find the Seventh City of Gold. Esteban and Zia use their medallions to open the doors to it. The Mysterious Cities of Gold mixes many true historical facts into the series. Of course, there really were Olmecs and Incas. Esteban was the name of a real explorer. MCoG also portrayed the Native Americans in a positive and sympathetic light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Titchy Posted August 27, 2003 Author CTW Members Share Posted August 27, 2003 and... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Titchy Posted August 27, 2003 Author CTW Members Share Posted August 27, 2003 and one more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Louise Posted August 27, 2003 CTW Members Share Posted August 27, 2003 can i read that tomorrow???? its a bit long for this time of night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Titchy Posted August 27, 2003 Author CTW Members Share Posted August 27, 2003 luu_luu said: can i read that tomorrow???? its a bit long for this time of night! course u can. u dont even have to read it atall.. thats y i put few pics in there to. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Tidy Tart Posted August 27, 2003 CTW Members Share Posted August 27, 2003 this may sound really lazy but i cant b bothered 2 read it ne chance u can just tell me wot its all bout in small form??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Titchy Posted August 27, 2003 Author CTW Members Share Posted August 27, 2003 tidy_tart said: this may sound really lazy but i cant b bothered 2 read it ne chance u can just tell me wot its all bout in small form??? It's a story of friendship, courage, adventure, and danger as three children - Estaban, Zia and Tao accompanied by Spanish Navigator Mendoza and his sailors Pedro and Sancho, go on a search for the legendary Mysterious Cities of Gold. The original story was based loosely on Scott O Dells book The Kings Fifth and was made into a 39 part epic cartoon series in 1982. Since then, the series has become cult viewing all over the world with millions of fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Tidy Tart Posted August 27, 2003 CTW Members Share Posted August 27, 2003 kool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Shenlong Posted August 27, 2003 CTW Members Share Posted August 27, 2003 yay i remember this when i was little, was well good! *goes off to find episodes for download* Quote ~fighting for peace is like f***ing for virginity... *Gordy* msn: maladjustedfreak@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Ginge Posted August 28, 2003 CTW Members Share Posted August 28, 2003 That was a wicked program....the only bit that was a bit far fetched was the giant gold conder that could fly... ...TOTALLY IMPOSSIBLE. Still a good cartoon though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Phil rr Posted August 28, 2003 CTW Members Share Posted August 28, 2003 i loved this cartoon, specially the music. never really 'got' what the program was about (never knew then storyline) but was an awsome prog. Ulysses 31 anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Shenlong Posted August 28, 2003 CTW Members Share Posted August 28, 2003 Mr_Ginge said: That was a wicked program....the only bit that was a bit far fetched was the giant gold conder that could fly... ...TOTALLY IMPOSSIBLE. Still a good cartoon though not totally impossible, the people who made it could ahve invented anti-gravity plating like on star trek Quote ~fighting for peace is like f***ing for virginity... *Gordy* msn: maladjustedfreak@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Ginge Posted August 28, 2003 CTW Members Share Posted August 28, 2003 Phil_raa said: Ulysses 31 anyone? I remember that....Ulysses was brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Chell_sat_on_a_rock Posted August 28, 2003 CTW Members Share Posted August 28, 2003 I got that on video- i loved it! Quote Dance your cares away, worries for another day, let the music sway, down at fraggle rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Bukey Posted August 28, 2003 CTW Members Share Posted August 28, 2003 Used to love MCoG... Even know a few people who are really into the cult following behind it today. One of the absolute classics from my childhood... Quote w: www.bukeytheloon.com e: cunt@bukeytheloon.com msn: msn@bukeytheloon.com Other CTWers verdict of Bukey "Another Glowstick waving loon..." - @Bungle "A bit off your tree..." - @baby-rabit "NUUUUTTTTEEEERRRR!" - @Phil rr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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