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'''Mr. Munch''' is a character from the [[Chuck E. Cheese's]] FEC's (Family Entertainment Centers). He is a Keyboard playing, DJ esc, Purple, Pizza loving, alien from Planet Purple. He plays in Munch's Make Believe Band alongside his friends.


'''Mr. Munch''' frist debuted at the second Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theater in [[San Jose, CA (1371 Kooser Rd)|San Jose, California on Kooser Rd.]], replacing the former character Crusty the Cat.
'''''Mr. Munch''''' is one of the main characters of the Chuck E. Cheese's franchise, making his debut at the [[San Jose, CA (1371 Kooser Rd)]] location in 1978.


== History ==
== History ==


=== Origins ===
=== Origins ===
'''Mr. Munch''' was first thought up by ''Michael M. Hatcher'', director of entertainment for Pizza Time Theater, wanted the "[[Pizza Time Players]]" (The Pizza Time Theater Cast) needed a monster character <sup>[source needed]</sup>. The team decided to cut an already existing character, and due to multiple reasons such as low audience reputation, ''Crusty the Cat'' was replaced for Mr. Munch. Early sketches were created by ''Debbie Barton'', oddly containing version with different color combinations. The final color scheme became, Pink Eyelids, Yellow Hair/Belly/Nose Fur, Purple Main fur, Sharp teeth, & Large lack Eyes.
Mr. Munch was first thought up by ''Michael M. Hatcher'', director of entertainment for Pizza Time Theatre, wanted the "[[Pizza Time Players]]" to include a monster character. The team decided to cut an already existing character. [[Crusty the Cat]] was replaced by Mr. Munch. Early sketches were created by Debbie Barton, containing versions with different color combinations. Eventually Munch was decided to be a shaggy, purple alien with yellow hair.

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=== Pizza Time Theater ===

==== Pre-Merger ====
[[File:Kooser Munch 1.jpg|alt=Cyber Munch|thumb|256x256px|The Original '''''Mr. Munch''''' (Cyberamic) Animatronic used at the Kooser Rd. Store]]
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'''Mr. Munch''' officially debuted to the public along with the opening of the second [[San Jose, CA (1371 Kooser Rd)|Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theater in San Jose California on Kooser Rd]] on December 2nd 1978. Munch was described as "This purple pizza eater loves to pilfer and purloin from [[Pasqually|Pasqually's]] kitchen. He sings, laughs and scares people"<ref>https://www.showbizpizza.com/info/promo/ptt/ptt_78kooser.pdf</ref>. [[Kooser Mr. Munch (Animatronic)|A Portrait-Style Animatronic]] was created for the restaurant. The animatronic contained the ability to look left & right, Move his mouth, Put his arm out, & open the door(s).

'''Mr. Munch's''' personality was focused on his love of pizza in early showtapes to the point that he would mention it in every song. He generally didn't play much of a role aside from being another comic-relief character and he wouldn't really interact with the other members aside from the ''guest stars'' & [[Chuck E. Cheese|''Chuck'']] himself. Not much changed during the pre-merger era.
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[[File:Kooser Skeeball 1978.png|alt=Chuck E. Playing Skeeball|thumb|Image of an early corporate only Mascot Costume.]]
'''Mr. Munch''' was voiced by ''Scott Wilson'' (Later voice of Chuck).


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=== Pizza Time Theatre ===
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Mr. Munch officially debuted to the public along with the opening of the second [[San Jose, CA (1371 Kooser Rd)|Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre in San Jose California on Kooser Rd]] on December 2nd 1978. Munch was described as "This purple pizza eater loves to pilfer and purloin from [[Pasqually|Pasqually's]] kitchen. He sings, laughs and scares people"<ref>https://www.showbizpizza.com/info/promo/ptt/ptt_78kooser.pdf</ref>. Munches personality was focused on his love of pizza in early shows to the point that he would mention it in every song. He generally didn't play much of a role aside from being another comic-relief character and he wouldn't really interact with the other members aside from the guest stars & [[Chuck E. Cheese|Chuck]] himself. Mr. Munch was voiced by Scott Wilson''.''[[File:Kooser Munch 1.jpg|alt=|thumb|256x256px|The original design of Mr. Munch.]]
==== Post-Merger ====
==== Post-Merger ====
After [[ShowBiz Pizza Place|Showbiz Pizza Place]] bought the rights to the Chuck E. Cheese's IP, '''Mr. Munch''' was changed heavily alongside the rest of the cast. Munch would become a pizza loving, kind & well meaning, singer. Again, he didn't change much during the Post-Merger Era.
After [[ShowBiz Pizza Place|Showbiz Pizza Place]] bought the rights to the Chuck E. Cheese's IP, Munch was changed alongside the rest of the cast. Munch would become a pizza loving, kind & well meaning, singer.


=== Munch's Make Believe Band ===
=== Munch's Make Believe Band ===


==== Concept Unification ====
==== Concept Unification ====
During the Late 80's to early 90's, after a fallout with Creative Engineering, all Showbiz Pizza Places would be rebranded to Chuck E. Cheese's Pizzas in a remodel called [[Concept Unification]]. Munch replaced Fatz Geronimo, who inspired Munches new character. Munch was now a much heavier character, and had a smoother voice. He wore a hat and generally seemed a lot younger and smarter than he previously was. He would become the leader of the newly named band, "Munch's Make Believe Band."
[[File:CEC CU Vestavia Hills AL--003.jpg|alt=Fatz? Munch?|thumb|The Concept Unification bot at Birmingham, AL in late 90's.|181x181px]]
[[File:Mr. Munch Animatronic .jpg|alt=CyberMunch|thumb|The post-CU Cyberamic bot. Added piano mechanisms.|160x160px]]
During the Late 80's to early 90's, after a fallout with RAE owner Aaron Fechter, all Showbiz Pizza Places would be rebranded to Chuck E. Cheese's Pizzas in a remodel called "[[Concept Unification]]". In this stage, all [[Fatz Geronimo]] [[Fatz Geronimo (Animatronic)|animatronics]] would be retrofitted into '''Mr. Munch''' Animatronics. This would drastically change the way Munch would be used in showtapes as he was now the lead pianist & lead band member of the newly rebranded "[[Munch's Make Believe Band|Munch's Make Believe Band & Chuck E. Cheese]]". Mr. Munch's actor would be changed to ''Duncan Brannan''. Munch would become more of a pizza loving, piano playing, kind guy instead of his dim witted original personality. He would be given a red, blue, orange, & yellow keyboard. He also has a green & white hat. His eyes would become green.

A later version of the Cyberamic bots would be created for the [[Cyberamics Road Stage|Road Stage]] with Keyboard mechanics.

==== Avenger Era ====
As the 2000's rolled around, Corporate Showbiz Pizza Time would decide to rebrand the characters, which included Munch, changing them to new "Avenger" designs. Munch's personality would not change though. Munch's hat was removed during this time. Munch also gained a shirt. Munch's voice actor became John Bowen.


==== Rockstar Era ====
==== Chuck E. Cheese's ====
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[[File:Kooser Skeeball 1978.png|alt=Chuck E. Playing Skeeball|thumb|Image of an early corporate only Munch costume.]]
During 2012, CEC corporate was trying to get money back, one of the planned initiatives for this was the changing of the Avenger designs to the new "Rockstar" designs. Oddly, Munch wouldn't change much during this era, he did get a new actor in 2014, which was Chris Hill. Munch was given a new Orange & Purple "'''''M'''''" Shirt. He was also changed to be from a fictional planet known as "Planet Purple"
As the late 90's approached, Chuck and his friends would become much hipper characters. Munch was voiced by John Bowen starting 1999. In official art, Munch would lose his hat, and wore an orange shirt, sometimes alongside shorts.


===== Later Rockstar Era =====
==== "Rockstar" ====
In 2012, Chuck E. Cheese was "given the pink slip," per the Associated Press. Due to declining revenue, CEC Entertainment sought to give Chuck E. a makeover, shrinking him down into a guitar-playing life-size mouse. Initially, Chuck's friends remained the same until 2014. Munch was given a redesign. His character would now receive a new voice actor, Chris Hill. Munches voice was inspired by his original Pizza Time Theatre appearance, speaking in a gravely and rough voice. Over time Munches character would begin to focus on his origins from "Planet Purple" as well as his new DJ persona.
Mr. Munch has slowly became a DJ esc character using his stage name "DJ Munch". He also has been less focused on pizza in newer showtapes, though he does still enjoy it a lot.


== Trivia ==
== Mr. Munch in other CEC Media ==


=== Rat Tales ===
=== Rat Tales ===
'''Mr. Munch''' would appear in the official [[Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theater]] comic "[[Rat Tales]]" in 1979. He is from a mysterious [[Unknown Pizza Planet (Rat Tales)|Pizza planet]] & speaks an unknown language. He helps Chuck & Jasper stop [[Space Raiders Arcade Machine (Rat Tales)|the arcade machine]] from taking over [[San Jose, CA (370 S Winchester Blvd)|the Chuck E. Cheese's]].
Mr. Munch would appear in the official Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre comic "[[Rat Tales]]" in 1979. He is from a mysterious pizza planet & speaks an unknown language. He helps Chuck & Jasper stop the arcade machine from taking over the restaurant.


=== Chuck E. Cheese In The Galaxy 5000 ===
=== Chuck E. Cheese In The Galaxy 5000 ===
'''Mr. Munch''' would appear in the official [[Chuck E. Cheese's|CEC]] movie "[[Chuck E. Cheese In The Galaxy 5000]]". He would use his Avenger era personality & Design. He would help Chuck E. & the gang beat the "X-Pilots" in the Race to get the money to help [[Charlie Rockit]]. he was voiced by Chris Sabat.
Mr. Munch would appear in the official Chuck E. Cheese's movie "[[Chuck E. Cheese In The Galaxy 5000]]." He would use He would help Chuck E. & the gang beat the "X-Pilots" in the Race to get the money to help [[Charlie Rockit]]. He was voiced by Chris Sabat.


== Animatronics ==
== Animatronics ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|+Animatronics
!Types
!Types
!Years Produced
!Years Produced
!Notes
!Notes
!Whereabouts/Status
!Status
!Image
|-
|-
|[[Kooser Mr. Munch (Animatronic)]]
|[[Kooser Mr. Munch (Animatronic)]]
|1978
|1978
|Little Information known about. used at the Kooser location from Dec. 1978 to 1980.
|Used at the Kooser location from December 1978 to 1980.
|Destroyed or Trashed. Unknown
|Unknown.
|[[File:Kooser Munch 1.jpg|left|119x119px]]
|-
|-
|[[Mr. Munch (Cyberamic)]]
|[[Mr. Munch (Cyberamic)]]
|1979-2000's? or 1990's?
|1979-1990's
|Arm movements later tweaked.
|2 Variants. Keyboard Version & PTT Version.
|Phased out due to the [[CEC 2018 2.0 Remodel Program|CEC 2.0 Remodel Program]]. Being preserved at [[Northridge, CA (8425 Reseda Blvd)]] and [[Hicksville, NY (Delco Plaza 11-15 Hanover Place)]].
|Keyboard versions are still at several CEC locations. PTT versions owned by several collectors.
|[[File:Mr. Munch Animatronic .jpg|124x124px]]-Keyboard Version
|-
|-
|[[Fatz Geronimo (Animatronic)]]
|[[Fatz Geronimo (Animatronic)]]
|1980-1988.
|1980-1983
|Retrofitted. Latex Masks where eventually replaced with Plastic Masks.
|Retrofitted. Latex cosmetics were eventually replaced with plastic cosmetics.
|Phased out due to the [[CEC 2018 2.0 Remodel Program|CEC 2.0 Remodel Program]]. Being preserved at [[Charlotte, NC (7701 Pineville-Matthews Rd)]] and [[Springfield, IL (2369 McArthur Ave)]].
Made By [[Creative Engineering]].
|6 remaining [[Concept Unification 1-Stage|public app]][[Concept Unification Stage|earances]]. Several Private & Public [[Classic Stage|non CU animatronics]]. a Animatronic at [[Chuck E. Cheese's Corporate Office|the CEC HQ]].
|[[File:Mr. Munch (9719627104).jpg|142x142px]]
|-
|-
|[[Sun (Animatronic)]], [[Moon (Animatronic)]], [[Choo Choo (Animatronic)]], [[Looney Bird (Animatronic)]]
|[[Sun (Animatronic)]], [[Moon (Animatronic)]], [[Choo Choo (Animatronic)]], [[Looney Bird (Animatronic)]]
|1980-1988
|1980-1983
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|Was used on the [[Concept Unification Prototype Stage]].
|Retrofitted. Scrapped.
|Destroyed.
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|[[Concept Unification Prototype Stage]]
|No Image Avaliable.
|}
|}


Latest revision as of 13:03, 4 June 2024


Mr. Munches design as of 2024.



Mr. Munch is one of the main characters of the Chuck E. Cheese's franchise, making his debut at the San Jose, CA (1371 Kooser Rd) location in 1978.

History

Origins

Mr. Munch was first thought up by Michael M. Hatcher, director of entertainment for Pizza Time Theatre, wanted the "Pizza Time Players" to include a monster character. The team decided to cut an already existing character. Crusty the Cat was replaced by Mr. Munch. Early sketches were created by Debbie Barton, containing versions with different color combinations. Eventually Munch was decided to be a shaggy, purple alien with yellow hair.

Pizza Time Theatre

Mr. Munch officially debuted to the public along with the opening of the second Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre in San Jose California on Kooser Rd on December 2nd 1978. Munch was described as "This purple pizza eater loves to pilfer and purloin from Pasqually's kitchen. He sings, laughs and scares people"[1]. Munches personality was focused on his love of pizza in early shows to the point that he would mention it in every song. He generally didn't play much of a role aside from being another comic-relief character and he wouldn't really interact with the other members aside from the guest stars & Chuck himself. Mr. Munch was voiced by Scott Wilson.

The original design of Mr. Munch.

Post-Merger

After Showbiz Pizza Place bought the rights to the Chuck E. Cheese's IP, Munch was changed alongside the rest of the cast. Munch would become a pizza loving, kind & well meaning, singer.

Munch's Make Believe Band

Concept Unification

During the Late 80's to early 90's, after a fallout with Creative Engineering, all Showbiz Pizza Places would be rebranded to Chuck E. Cheese's Pizzas in a remodel called Concept Unification. Munch replaced Fatz Geronimo, who inspired Munches new character. Munch was now a much heavier character, and had a smoother voice. He wore a hat and generally seemed a lot younger and smarter than he previously was. He would become the leader of the newly named band, "Munch's Make Believe Band."

Chuck E. Cheese's

Chuck E. Playing Skeeball
Image of an early corporate only Munch costume.

As the late 90's approached, Chuck and his friends would become much hipper characters. Munch was voiced by John Bowen starting 1999. In official art, Munch would lose his hat, and wore an orange shirt, sometimes alongside shorts.

"Rockstar"

In 2012, Chuck E. Cheese was "given the pink slip," per the Associated Press. Due to declining revenue, CEC Entertainment sought to give Chuck E. a makeover, shrinking him down into a guitar-playing life-size mouse. Initially, Chuck's friends remained the same until 2014. Munch was given a redesign. His character would now receive a new voice actor, Chris Hill. Munches voice was inspired by his original Pizza Time Theatre appearance, speaking in a gravely and rough voice. Over time Munches character would begin to focus on his origins from "Planet Purple" as well as his new DJ persona.

Trivia

Rat Tales

Mr. Munch would appear in the official Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre comic "Rat Tales" in 1979. He is from a mysterious pizza planet & speaks an unknown language. He helps Chuck & Jasper stop the arcade machine from taking over the restaurant.

Chuck E. Cheese In The Galaxy 5000

Mr. Munch would appear in the official Chuck E. Cheese's movie "Chuck E. Cheese In The Galaxy 5000." He would use He would help Chuck E. & the gang beat the "X-Pilots" in the Race to get the money to help Charlie Rockit. He was voiced by Chris Sabat.

Animatronics

Types Years Produced Notes Status
Kooser Mr. Munch (Animatronic) 1978 Used at the Kooser location from December 1978 to 1980. Unknown.
Mr. Munch (Cyberamic) 1979-1990's Arm movements later tweaked. Phased out due to the CEC 2.0 Remodel Program. Being preserved at Northridge, CA (8425 Reseda Blvd) and Hicksville, NY (Delco Plaza 11-15 Hanover Place).
Fatz Geronimo (Animatronic) 1980-1983 Retrofitted. Latex cosmetics were eventually replaced with plastic cosmetics. Phased out due to the CEC 2.0 Remodel Program. Being preserved at Charlotte, NC (7701 Pineville-Matthews Rd) and Springfield, IL (2369 McArthur Ave).
Sun (Animatronic), Moon (Animatronic), Choo Choo (Animatronic), Looney Bird (Animatronic) 1980-1983 Was used on the Concept Unification Prototype Stage. Destroyed.

References

  1. ↑ https://www.showbizpizza.com/info/promo/ptt/ptt_78kooser.pdf
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