As one of the essential forms of entertainment for viewers of all ages, cartoons have long provided laughs and engaging stories for fans in both films and television series. At the same time, several iconic figures have been created out of the animation landscape and have gone on to become staples of pop culture through multiple adaptations in media, however, for as many stand-out characters in the media zeitgeist, there are also forgotten cartoon characters who were once admired.

Whether due to a lack of corporate investment or artistic relevancy, some old-school cartoon characters have faded to time without so much as a proper sendoff, which speaks to how rapidly the animation industry changes and how quickly the general public is to find a newer piece of entertainment. What’s more, despite these figures becoming a bygone product, each character still has great value for entertaining audiences and could reclaim some notoriety.