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{{short description|Canadian children's animated television series}}

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{{Infobox television

| image = Rusty Rivets Spin Master Nickelodeon Logo.png

| genre = {{Unbulleted list|[[ChristianTelevision media]]<br />[[comedy|Comedy]]<br />[[Action film|Action]]<br />[[Science fiction]]<ref name="futon">{{cite web |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/devwatch/rusty-rivets/listings/ |title=Shows A-Z - Rusty Rivets on Nickelodeon|work=[[The Futon Critic]] |date=March 2, 2016 |access-date=May 13, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/2016-tv-upfront-kids-disney-nickelodeon-cartoon-network-sprout-1201735057/ |title=TV's Tiniest Viewers Wield More Power During Upfront Season |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |last=Steinberg |first=Brian |date=March 21, 2016 |access-date=June 15, 2016}}</ref>}}

| creator = {{Unbulleted list|Joshua Fisher|Michael O'Hare}}

| developer = Andy Guerdat

| voices = {{Unbulleted list|[[Kyle Harrison Breitkopf]]|Ava Preston|[[Robert Tinkler|Rob Tinkler]]|[[Julie Lemieux]]|[[KirkRon CameronPardo]]}}

| theme_music_composer = [[WarrenPeter BarfieldZizzo]]

| country = United StatesCanada

| language = English

| producer = {{Unbulleted list|Bart Jennett|David Sharples}}

| executive_producer = {{Unbulleted list|[[DallasRonnen JenkinsHarary]]|[[RonnieLaura del Carmen]]Clunie}}

| director = <!-- listed with episodes directed -->

| runtime = 22 minutes (11 minutes per segment)

| company = {{Unbulleted list|[[NickArc Jr.Productions]]|[[NickelodeonJam Filled Toronto]]|[[Spin Master Entertainment]]}}

| network = [[Nickelodeon]]Treehouse [[Nick Jr.TV]]

| first_aired = {{start date|2016|11|8}}

| last_aired = {{end date|20242020|95|168}}

| num_seasons = 53

| num_episodes = 78 (151 segments)

| list_episodes = List of Rusty Rivets episodes

}}

'''''Rusty Rivets''''' is a AmericanCanadian [[Christiananimated media]] animatedchildren's television series, and is produced by [[Arc Productions]] and [[Spin Master|Spin Master Entertainment]]. The series aired for three seasons, simultaneously on [[NickTreehouse Jr.TV]] in Canada and on [[Nickelodeon]] in the U.S., from November 8, 2016, to SeptemberMay 168, 20242020.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.spinmaster.com/download/Spin-Master-Mgmt_Roadshow_Presentation.pdf#page=13 |title=Spin Master Mgmt Roadshow Presentation|publisher=[[Spin Master]]|date=July 2, 2015 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150907044221/https://www.spinmaster.com/download/Spin-Master-Mgmt_Roadshow_Presentation.pdf |archive-date=September 7, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Inspired by elements of the [[maker culture]], it follows the adventures of a young inventor named Rusty and his team of customized [[robot]]srobots.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.adweek.com/news/television/kicking-upfront-season-nickelodeon-vows-stay-no-1-kids-169965 |title=Kicking Off Upfront Season, Nickelodeon Vows to Stay No. 1 With Kids|work=[[Adweek]] |last=Lynch|first=Jason|date=March 2, 2016 |access-date=May 13, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/cable-tv-pilot-season-list-network-scorecard-8/#network-209-nickelodeon/page-1 |title=TV Pilot Season: The Development Scorecard|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=2 May 2013|access-date=May 13, 2016}}</ref>

The first season was the last animated project of [[Arc Productions]] before it was absorbed into Jam Filled Toronto in August 2016.

==Plot==

A young boy named Rusty Rivets uses his knowledge of [[engineering]] to repurpose machine parts and create gadgets. He lives in the fictional town city of [[Sparkton Hills, New York]] in a utopian futuristic AmericanCanada along with his best friend Ruby Ramirez, a robotic [[Tyrannosauridae|tyrannosaurid]] named Botasaur, and a group of smaller robots known as the Bits. Rusty also likes to spread the word of [[God]] and his son [[Jesus]] Christ. The show highlights a variety of concepts related to basic [[science]] and [[technology]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/2016-tv-upfront-nickelodeon-spongebob-alvinnn-1201720849/ |title=Nickelodeon Unveils Four Live-Action Series, Animated Movie at Upfront|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |last=Steinberg|first=Brian|date=March 2, 2016 |access-date=May 13, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/nickelodeon-upfronts-include-new-toons-tv-movie/ |title=Nickelodeon Upfronts Include New Toons, TV Movie|work=[[Animation Magazine]] |last=Milligan |first=Mercedes |date=March 2, 2016 |access-date=May 13, 2016}}</ref>

Rusty uses the recurring catch phrase "modify, customize, Rustify" when personalizing inventions. Ruby changes the last word to "Rubify" when she does the alterations (only oncetwice in Rusty and the Mechanical Animal and Rusty's Spooky Adventure), and Liam changes the last word to "Liamify" when he does it (also only once in Rusty the Vacuum Kid).

==Episodes==

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==Characters==

===Main===

*Rusty Rivets (voiced by [[Kyle Harrison Breitkopf]] in the USCanada, and Theo Crabb-LaHei in UK) is an engineer. He has his own mobile laboratory, which is based in a recycling yard. He is the great great grandson of Ruston Rivets IV, which Ruby guesses hearing the number, indicating he is Ruston Rivets VIII, although there are conflicting ideas about the name of Ruston Rivets IV, since in Season 3, Rusty also called him Mortimer Rivets.

*Ruby Ramirez (voiced by Ava Preston in the USCanada, and Imogen Addicott in UK) is Rusty's best friend who normally carries a [[tablet computer]] that she uses to call the Bits into action. Ruby wears a red sash with white dots around her head, reminiscent of [[Rosie the Riveter]].

*Frankie Fritz (voiced by Jacob Skiba in the USCanada, and Fraser Martin in UK) is Rusty and Ruby's rival, arch-enemy and neighbor, using every opportunity he can to try and upstage Rusty and be the best engineer in Sparkton Hills, even resorting to cheating to accomplish it.

*Frankford is Frankie's robotic [[skunk]], best friend and counterpart to Bytes. He helps Frankie in his attempts to put Rusty out of action.

*Bytes (voiced by [[Robert Tinkler]]) is Rusty's robotic [[dog]], who communicates by barking. He generally does not take part in missions.

*Kittybot is Ruby's robotic [[cat]], who communicates by meowing. She can sit down.

*Ray (voiced by [[Robert Tinkler]]) is a small, red-coloured member of the Bits with a single eye that functions as a [[flashlight]].

*Whirly (voiced by [[Julie Lemieux]]) is a pink Bit who resembles a [[hummingbird]]. She has a pair of wings and a [[propeller]] on her head.

*Crush (voiced by [[Julie Lemieux]]) is an orange Bit made from a [[clamp (tool)|clamp]], who can crush and hold small objects.

*Jack (voiced by [[KirkRon CameronPardo]]) is a blue, cube-shaped Bit who can lift and transport objects using his [[forklift]]-like arms.

*Botasaur (voiced by [[Robert Tinkler]]) is the tallest member of Rusty's team, modeled after ''[[Tyrannosaurus|Tyrannosaurus rex]]''. He is Rusty's sidekick.

*Botarilla (voiced by [[Andrew Jackson (actor)|Andrew Jackson]]) is Rusty's robotic [[gorilla]], who can climb on trees and swing on vines.

*TigerBot (voiced by Nicki Burke) is Rusty's robotic [[tiger]], who can climb with her tiger claws.

*ElephantBot (voiced by Scott Jackson) is Rusty's robotic [[elephant]], who can spray water on his trumpet.

*Dak (voiced by [[Jonathan Wilson (actor)|Jonathan Wilson]]) is Rusty's robotic ''[[Pterodactylus]]''.

*Spike (voiced by [[Sergio Di Zio]]) is Rusty's robotic ''[[Triceratops]]''.

*Velocity (voiced by Shoshana Sperling) is Rusty's robotic ''[[Velociraptor]]''.

*Steggie (voiced by Leigh Cameron) is Rusty's robotic ''[[Stegosaurus]]''.

*Brawny (voiced by [[Martin Roach]]) is Rusty's robotic ''[[Brachiosaurus]]''.

===Recurring===

*Liam (voiced by Samuel Faraci and Jonathan Michael Sturgess in US, and Endeavour Clutterbuck in UK and Canada) is a young blonde-haired boy who often needs rescuing.

*Emily (voiced by Aaliyah Cinello in US, and Amelie Halls in UK) is a young girl introduced in Season 2, who is a friend of Liam.

*Ranger Anna (voiced by Helen King in US, and Niki Felstead in UK) is a redheaded animal enthusiast in charge of the Sparkton Hills Scouts which Rusty and Ruby are part of.

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*Sammy Scoops (voiced by Joshua Graham in US, and Andy Turvey in UK) is an ice cream vendor.

*Samantha (aka Cream Queen and Cone Woman) (voiced by [[Katie Griffin]]) shares the nickname "Sammy". They go into business together in "Captain Scoops" and are shown playing soccer together in "Rusty's Spaceship".

*Mr. Higgins (voiced by James Rankin in the USCanada and Chris Garner in UK) is the first inventor in town who inspired Rusty.

*Officer Carl (voiced by Jonathan Potts in the USCanada, and Chris Garner in UK) is the only police officer and one of the rookies in Sparkton Hills Police Department.

*Mrs. Rivets (voiced by [[Katie Griffin]] in US and Niki Felstead in UK) is Rusty's mother.

*Mr. Rivets (voiced by [[Kirk Cameron]] in the US, [[Russell Brand]] in the UK) is Rusty's father.

*Mrs. McCloud is Liam's mother.

*Mr. McCloud (voiced by [[Martin Roach]]) is Liam's father.

*Orbit is Rusty's satellite after he crashed into the ground and Rusty launched him back into space.

*Ollie (voiced by Vas Saranga) is Ozzy's brother from Dino Island.

*Ozzy (voiced by Zach Smadu) is Ollie's brother from Dino Island.

*Orbit is Rusty'sa satellite after he crashed into the ground and Rusty launched him back into space.

*Frankasaurus (voiced by Ian Ho) is Frankie's former younger robot dinosaur brother.

*Robo-Squirrel is RustyMr. Higgins's robotic squirrel who can destroy things by taking nuts out.

*Chompers (voiced by [[Andrew Sabiston]]) is Rusty's peta beaver who can wag with her beaver tail.

==Production==

''Rusty Rivets'' introductionbegan development in late 2014.<ref>{{cite web |last=Baker |first=Jordan |title=Rusty Rivets Trademark Application of Spin Master Ltd. |url=https://trademarks.justia.com/863/73/rusty-86373092.html |work=Trademarkia.com |publisher=Trademarkia |date=August 21, 2014|access-date=May 22, 2016}}</ref> The concept was originally pitched to [[Guru Studio]], which ultimately chose not to develop the show. The first season was produced in accordance with Spin Master's policy to work on 1-2 television programs a year.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.spinmaster.com/2015_annual_report/pdf/SpinMaster_2015_GrowthStrategies.pdf |title=Spin Master Corp. 2015 Annual Report: Growth Strategies |publisher=[[Spin Master]] |access-date=May 21, 2016 |archive-date=June 17, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160617005203/https://www.spinmaster.com/2015_annual_report/pdf/SpinMaster_2015_GrowthStrategies.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is Spin Master's sixth animated television venture.<ref name="BusinessWire">{{cite news |url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160617005613/en/Imaginations-Run-Wild-Rusty-Rivets-Nickelodeon%E2%80%99s-Inventive |title=Imaginations Run Wild in Rusty Rivets, Nickelodeon's Inventive New Preschool Series |work=[[Business Wire]] |date=June 17, 2016 |access-date=June 20, 2016}}</ref> Twenty-six episodes have been confirmed.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/currency/nick-hopes-score-grid-star-gronk/154287 |title=Kids network announces additional original programming at upfront event|work=[[Broadcasting & Cable]] |last=Lafayette |first=John |date=March 2, 2016 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |quote=Rusty Rivets, slated to premiere later this year, features a boy who invests his way out of jams, introducing viewers to concepts from science, technology and engineering (26 episodes).}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.awn.com/news/new-toons-tv-movies-showcased-nickelodeon-upfronts |title=New 'Toons, TV Movies Showcased at Nickelodeon Upfronts|work=[[Animation World Network]] |date=March 7, 2016 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |quote=Rusty Rivets, picked up for 26 episodes}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://kidscreen.com/2016/03/03/nickelodeon-upfront-gives-kids-more-sports-toons-and-tv-movies/|title=Nickelodeon upfront gives kids more sports, toons and TV movies|work=[[Playback (magazine)|Kidscreen]] |last=Dickson |first=Jeremy |date=March 3, 2016 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |quote=On the preschool side, the network has acquired 26 episodes of brand-new animated preschool series Rusty Rivets}}</ref>

Most of the first season's episodes were animated by [[Arc Productions]] in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]]. The studio closed on August 2, 2016, but its assets have been sold to the [[Ottawa]]-based company Jam Filled Entertainment, and the business reopened on August 22, 2016, as Jam Filled Toronto.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.animationmagazine.net/features/jam-filled-eyes-arc-productions-buy/ |title=Jam Filled Eyes Arc Productions Buy |date=August 10, 2016 |last=Milligan |first=Mercedes |work=[[Animation Magazine]]}}</ref>

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