Too-Tall Grizzly | |
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Gender |
Male |
Age |
10-11 |
Family |
Two-Ton Grizzly (father) |
Voice Actor(s) |
Brian Cummings (1985-1987) |
Too-Tall Grizzly is a recurring antagonist in the books and the 1985 and 2003 TV series. He is a head taller than all of the kids because he has been held back twice. Too-Tall and his gang abuse the less popular bears and harass new kids. His first appearance was in the book "Papa's Pizza" in 1978. He appeared in both the 1985 cartoon, and the 2003 cartoon, as well as some of the books. Queenie McBear is his on-and-off girlfriend.
Biography:[]
Too-Tall, and his intimidating allies (Skuzz, Smirk, & Vinnie) formed a gang and torture the local cubs. Too-tall has been involved in smoking and drug dealing. Brother Bear, Milton Chub, & Bertha Broom are the only cubs ready to stand up to him.
Trivia:[]
In the 1985 cartoon, Too-Tall is shown to be pushy, obnoxious, rude, and callous to the other cubs. Like in the books, he is bigger than the other cubs in his class, though still the same age. This time though, Too-Tall is drastically taller than portrayed in the books and leads an entirely different gang with two named members Waldo and Clyde.
In the 2003 cartoon, Too-Tall's appearance, outfit, and his gang is the same as in the book (although the unnamed gang member is absent and Vinnie is only seen occasionally with no lines). Too-Tall is not as callous as he was in the books and in the 1985 cartoon. He is more sarcastic, even funny. His rivalry between him and Brother is still there, but they don't fight especially since Brother would keep his composure, causing his defeat.
In early episodes, Too Tall and his gang would tease and mock the other cubs. In later episodes Too Tall is seen to be hanging out with Brother and his friends on numerous occasions, and is also nicer to them. However, when his gang is around, that is when his mischievous ways return. Despite this, he will apologize for his behavior every now and then.
Appearance:[]
In the books and 2003 cartoon, he wears a purple cap, long sleeved shirt with yellow and red stripes, and gray pants. In the 1985 cartoon, he wears a light purple cap and pants, and a pale yellow shirt, with his large belly sticking out from under it.
Too-Tall Gang:[]
- Main article: The Too-Tall Gang