The Cartoon Wiggles are illustrations of The Wiggles and The Wiggly Friends used in various types of media.
Designs[]
Design #1
- Design #1 (1997-2000): Being the first of their kind, the first models of the Cartoon Wiggles are made to look like animated versions of the real-life members (Greg, Murray, Jeff, and Anthony), and as such, look more realistic than later models would go on to do.
Design #2
- Design #2 (2000-2003): From 2000 to forward, almost every illustration would be designed by Geoff Morrison. These are the first to look more cartoony, as the designs are given an entire overhaul. The eyes on each member are much larger and their bodies are smaller in comparison to their previous incarnation. The individual characteristics of the members are also updated to fit the new models (i.e.: Greg's eyebrows are thicker in comparison to the last model, to reflect how his real-life counterpart's eyebrows are). These were also the first models to be used internationally, as they'd appear in books, promotional ads, and other media worldwide. In later years, the eyes on Jeff's cartoon would change from round to almond shaped.
Design #3 (first variant)
Design #3 (second variant)
- Design #3 (2003-2015): These models are arguably the most well known of the cartoon Wiggles. The designs retain the individualistic aspect while also updating certain aspects, such as giving Anthony longer sideburns. The bodies are bigger & somewhat taller than the previous incarnation, and also feature updated designs of The Wiggly Friends. As this was the longest-lasting incarnation of the cartoon characters, it has seen changes throughout its run, which are detailed below. It's also the only design to feature all three generations of The Wiggles (Original line-up, Alternate line-up, and the New Generation).
- Variant #1 (2003-2012): As said above, the updated designs of the group retain elements of the past incarnation, while also giving them a cleaner and much more consistent look. Their looks went through a slight update in 2007, as Sam would take Greg's place, the skivvies would be updated to the then-current design, and Anthony & Jeff would be given gray streaks in their hair, while Murray's would be changed from dark orange to brown.
- Variant #2 (2010-2015): It retains the design of the characters, but the characters have a glossier look to them. The looks of the characters go through another change in 2012, as Greg returns to the line-up, re-replacing Sam. His hair is now salt-and-pepper designed, the skivvies and pants are once again updated to the current ones worn today, and Murray's hair would be updated once again to reflect his real-life hairstyle. In 2013, with the arrival of the new generation, their looks would be modelled after how they looked at the time as well, just as how the others were. In 2015, the final year of this design, Emma's hair is updated to the short pigtails she began sporting in early 2013, compared to the wavy long hair she had at the beginning. The final time these designs are used in any capacity is in The Wiggles Meet The Orchestra!
The current models, as they appear today.
- Design #4 (2015-present): The bodies are smaller than the previous model while retaining elements of the previous design, as Simon and Emma's heads remain the same (albeit slightly more cartoonish). Lachy receives an updated haircut, while Anthony is given a fully dark gray pompadour hairstyle. This is also the first design to include Shirley Shawn the Unicorn. In December 2021, A cartoon version of Tsehay Wiggle was revealed.