Toys For Bob - Revision history

Svdb: More about the TFB name

2015-06-20T12:09:15Z

More about the TFB name

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	'''Toys For Bob''' are the creators of — among other games — [[Star Control]] and [[Star Control II]]. They were not responsible for [[Star Control 3]]. Prominent members of the company include [[Paul Reiche III]], [[Fred Ford]], [[Robert Leyland]], [[Dan Nicholson]], and [[Erol Otus]]. On May 3, 2005 Toys For Bob announced that they were bought by Activision.		'''Toys For Bob''' are the creators of — among other games — [[Star Control]] and [[Star Control II]]. They were not responsible for [[Star Control 3]]. Prominent members of the company include [[Paul Reiche III]], [[Fred Ford]], [[Robert Leyland]], [[Dan Nicholson]], and [[Erol Otus]]. On May 3, 2005 Toys For Bob announced that they were bought by Activision.

	The name "Toys for Bob" was chosen just because the founders liked it; it has no other significance.		The name "Toys for Bob" was chosen just because the founders liked it; it has no other significance.{{ref\|1}} {{ref\|2}}

	==Released games==		==Released games==
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	* [[IRC chats with Toys For Bob]]		* [[IRC chats with Toys For Bob]]
	* [[Precursors Remixing Team]]		* [[Precursors Remixing Team]]

			==Notes and references==
			{{note\|1}}{{FredMail}}
			::<nowiki>:</nowiki> Also, what is the significance of "Toys for Bob". Is it just a name
			::<nowiki>:</nowiki> for fun, or does it have special meaning that you would want to share?
			::There is no particular meaning. We just liked the name and it sure
			::generates curiosity.
			{{note\|2}}''From an [http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/06/whats-in-a-name-toys-for-bob/ interview on engadget.com]:''
			::[...] my wife — she's a poet, very interested in psychology — she said create a name that generates interest, that doesn't distance yourself from people, and that you can reinvent. I love toys, I always have, and she knows that and Fred knows that. And so it was just a perfect fit. Bob is also a universal name — everyone knows a Bob [...]


	[[Category:About the Star Control series]]		[[Category:About the Star Control series]]

PsiPhi: updated release date for Skylanders (from Wikipedia)

2015-06-16T21:11:14Z

updated release date for Skylanders (from Wikipedia)

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	\| [http://www.skylandersgame.com/ Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure]		\| [http://www.skylandersgame.com/ Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure]
	\| ~~September 30~~, 2011 ~~(announced)~~		\| October 11, 2011
	\| Activision		\| Activision
	\| Platform/Action		\| Platform/Action

Oldlaptop: /* See also */ fix link to new title

2012-01-05T02:47:03Z

Svdb: update

2011-03-28T20:02:43Z

update

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	\| [[Crystal Dynamics]]		\| [[Crystal Dynamics]]
	\| Action/Platform		\| Action/Platform
	\| ~~Playstation~~		\| PlayStation
	\| The N-Gage version was not done by Toys for Bob		\| The N-Gage version was not done by Toys for Bob
	\|-		\|-
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	\| Eidos		\| Eidos
	\| Fighting/Strategy		\| Fighting/Strategy
	\| ~~Playstation~~		\| PlayStation
	\|		\|
	\|-		\|-
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	\| Bandai		\| Bandai
	\| Action/Strategy		\| Action/Strategy
	\| ~~Playstation~~		\| PlayStation
	\| Released in Japan only.		\| Released in Japan only.
	\|-		\|-
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	\| Eidos		\| Eidos
	\| Kid's Action/Platform		\| Kid's Action/Platform
	\| ~~Playstation~~		\| PlayStation
	\| The Game Boy Color version was not done by TFB. [XXX: Was the Dreamcast version also done by TFB?]		\| The Game Boy Color version was not done by TFB. [XXX: Was the Dreamcast version also done by TFB?]
	\|-		\|-
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	\| Activision		\| Activision
	\| Extreme Sports		\| Extreme Sports
	\| Game Cube, ~~Playstation~~ 2, Xbox		\| Game Cube, PlayStation 2, Xbox
	\|		\|
	\|-		\|-
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	\| Activision		\| Activision
	\| Platform/Action		\| Platform/Action
	\| Game Cube, ~~Playstation~~ 2, Xbox		\| Game Cube, PlayStation 2, Xbox
	\| The Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance versions were not done by TFB.		\| The Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance versions were not done by TFB.
	\|-		\|-
	\| [http://www.thdownhilljam.com/ Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam]		\| [http://www.thdownhilljam.com/ Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam]
	\| November 19 2006		\| November 19, 2006
	\| Activision		\| Activision
	\| Skate-boarding		\| Skate-boarding
	\| Nintendo Wii		\| Nintendo Wii
	\| The Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance versions are not done by TFB.		\| The Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance versions are not done by TFB.
			\|-
			\| [http://www.madagascarthegame.com/ Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa]
			\| April 11, 2008
			\| Activision
			\| Platform/Action
			\| PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, XBox 360, Wii, PC (Windows)
			\| The Nintendo DS version is not done by TFB.
			\|-
			\| [http://www.skylandersgame.com/ Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure]
			\| September 30, 2011 (announced)
			\| Activision
			\| Platform/Action
			\| 3DS, PlayStation 3, XBox 360, Wii, PC (Windows) [XXX: all need to be verified]
			\|
	\|}		\|}

Valaggar: /* See also */ typo

2008-02-02T19:42:43Z

Fyzixfighter: Reverted edit of 74.208.11.169, changed back to last version by Fyzixfighter

2007-11-10T05:13:52Z

Reverted edit of 74.208.11.169, changed back to last version by Fyzixfighter

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	~~domerc~~		'''Toys For Bob''' are the creators of — among other games — [[Star Control]] and [[Star Control II]]. They were not responsible for [[Star Control 3]]. Prominent members of the company include [[Paul Reiche III]], [[Fred Ford]], [[Robert Leyland]], [[Dan Nicholson]], and [[Erol Otus]]. On May 3, 2005 Toys For Bob announced that they were bought by Activision.
	'''Toys For Bob''' are the creators of ~~â~~ among other games ~~â~~ [[Star Control]] and [[Star Control II]]. They were not responsible for [[Star Control 3]]. Prominent members of the company include [[Paul Reiche III]], [[Fred Ford]], [[Robert Leyland]], [[Dan Nicholson]], and [[Erol Otus]]. On May 3, 2005 Toys For Bob announced that they were bought by Activision.

	The name "Toys for Bob" was chosen just because the founders liked it; it has no other significance.		The name "Toys for Bob" was chosen just because the founders liked it; it has no other significance.

74.208.11.169 at 02:51, 10 November 2007

2007-11-10T02:51:54Z

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	'''Toys For Bob''' are the creators of — among other games — [[Star Control]] and [[Star Control II]]. They were not responsible for [[Star Control 3]]. Prominent members of the company include [[Paul Reiche III]], [[Fred Ford]], [[Robert Leyland]], [[Dan Nicholson]], and [[Erol Otus]]. On May 3, 2005 Toys For Bob announced that they were bought by Activision.		domerc
			'''Toys For Bob''' are the creators of â among other games â [[Star Control]] and [[Star Control II]]. They were not responsible for [[Star Control 3]]. Prominent members of the company include [[Paul Reiche III]], [[Fred Ford]], [[Robert Leyland]], [[Dan Nicholson]], and [[Erol Otus]]. On May 3, 2005 Toys For Bob announced that they were bought by Activision.

	The name "Toys for Bob" was chosen just because the founders liked it; it has no other significance.		The name "Toys for Bob" was chosen just because the founders liked it; it has no other significance.

Fyzixfighter: Reverted edit of 140.128.20.205, changed back to last version by Valaggar

2007-10-27T06:20:47Z

Reverted edit of 140.128.20.205, changed back to last version by Valaggar

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	~~coorord~~		'''Toys For Bob''' are the creators of — among other games — [[Star Control]] and [[Star Control II]]. They were not responsible for [[Star Control 3]]. Prominent members of the company include [[Paul Reiche III]], [[Fred Ford]], [[Robert Leyland]], [[Dan Nicholson]], and [[Erol Otus]]. On May 3, 2005 Toys For Bob announced that they were bought by Activision.
	'''Toys For Bob''' are the creators of ~~â~~ among other games ~~â~~ [[Star Control]] and [[Star Control II]]. They were not responsible for [[Star Control 3]]. Prominent members of the company include [[Paul Reiche III]], [[Fred Ford]], [[Robert Leyland]], [[Dan Nicholson]], and [[Erol Otus]]. On May 3, 2005 Toys For Bob announced that they were bought by Activision.

	The name "Toys for Bob" was chosen just because the founders liked it; it has no other significance.		The name "Toys for Bob" was chosen just because the founders liked it; it has no other significance.

140.128.20.205 at 21:16, 26 October 2007

2007-10-26T21:16:01Z

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	'''Toys For Bob''' are the creators of — among other games — [[Star Control]] and [[Star Control II]]. They were not responsible for [[Star Control 3]]. Prominent members of the company include [[Paul Reiche III]], [[Fred Ford]], [[Robert Leyland]], [[Dan Nicholson]], and [[Erol Otus]]. On May 3, 2005 Toys For Bob announced that they were bought by Activision.		coorord
			'''Toys For Bob''' are the creators of â among other games â [[Star Control]] and [[Star Control II]]. They were not responsible for [[Star Control 3]]. Prominent members of the company include [[Paul Reiche III]], [[Fred Ford]], [[Robert Leyland]], [[Dan Nicholson]], and [[Erol Otus]]. On May 3, 2005 Toys For Bob announced that they were bought by Activision.

	The name "Toys for Bob" was chosen just because the founders liked it; it has no other significance.		The name "Toys for Bob" was chosen just because the founders liked it; it has no other significance.

Valaggar: rv

2007-10-15T14:53:28Z

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	~~lalalavicna~~		'''Toys For Bob''' are the creators of — among other games — [[Star Control]] and [[Star Control II]]. They were not responsible for [[Star Control 3]]. Prominent members of the company include [[Paul Reiche III]], [[Fred Ford]], [[Robert Leyland]], [[Dan Nicholson]], and [[Erol Otus]]. On May 3, 2005 Toys For Bob announced that they were bought by Activision.
	'''Toys For Bob''' are the creators of ~~â~~ among other games ~~â~~ [[Star Control]] and [[Star Control II]]. They were not responsible for [[Star Control 3]]. Prominent members of the company include [[Paul Reiche III]], [[Fred Ford]], [[Robert Leyland]], [[Dan Nicholson]], and [[Erol Otus]]. On May 3, 2005 Toys For Bob announced that they were bought by Activision.

	The name "Toys for Bob" was chosen just because the founders liked it; it has no other significance.		The name "Toys for Bob" was chosen just because the founders liked it; it has no other significance.

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	==See also==		==See also==
	* [http://www.toysforbob.com/ Official Toys for Bob website]		* [http://www.toysforbob.com/ Official Toys for Bob website]
	* [[~~TFB chat protocols~~]]		* [[IRC chats with Toys For Bob]]
	* [[Precursors Remixing Team]]		* [[Precursors Remixing Team]]

	[[Category:About the Star Control series]]		[[Category:About the Star Control series]]

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	==See also==		==See also==
	* [http://www.toysforbob.com/ ~~official~~ Toys for Bob website]		* [http://www.toysforbob.com/ Official Toys for Bob website]
	* [[TFB chat protocols]]		* [[TFB chat protocols]]
	* [[Precursors Remixing Team]]		* [[Precursors Remixing Team]]

	[[Category:About the Star Control series]]		[[Category:About the Star Control series]]