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'''''Mr. Munch''''' is a character from [[Chuck E. Cheese's]] Family Entertainment Centers. He is a Keyboard playing, purple, pizza loving, alien from Planet Purple. He plays in Munch's Make Believe Band alongside his friends.
'''''Mr. Munch''''' is a character from [[Chuck E. Cheese's]]. He is a Keyboard playing, purple, pizza loving, alien from Planet Purple. He plays in Munch's Make Believe Band alongside his friends. Munch first debuted at the second Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theater in [[San Jose, CA (1371 Kooser Rd)|San Jose, California on Kooser Rd.]]

Munch first 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]].


== 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 Theater, wanted the "[[Pizza Time Players]]" 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.

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=== Pizza Time Theater ===

==== Pre-Merger ====
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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.

'''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 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>. 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 ====
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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.
[[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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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.


=== 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 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.
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.

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


==== Avenger Era ====
==== Avenger Era ====
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===== Later Rockstar Era =====
===== Later Rockstar Era =====
[[File:CEC CU Vestavia Hills AL--003.jpg|alt=Fatz? Munch?|thumb|The Concept Unification bot at Birmingham, AL in late 90's.|181x181px]]
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.
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 [[Pizza Time Theater|Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theater]] 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 [[San Jose, CA (370 S Winchester Blvd)|the Chuck E. Cheese's]].
Mr. Munch would appear in the official [[Pizza Time Theater|Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theater]] 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 [[San Jose, CA (370 S Winchester Blvd)|the Chuck E. Cheese's]].


=== 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|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.


== Animatronics ==
== Animatronics ==
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|1978
|1978
|Little Information known about. used at the Kooser location from Dec. 1978 to 1980.
|Little Information known about. used at the Kooser location from Dec. 1978 to 1980.
|Destroyed or Trashed. Unknown
|Unknown.
|[[File:Kooser Munch 1.jpg|left|119x119px]]
|[[File:Kooser Munch 1.jpg|left|119x119px]]
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|1979-1990's
|1979-1990's
|2 Variants. Keyboard Version & PTT Version.
|2 Variants. Keyboard Version & PTT Version.
|Being phased out due to the [[CEC 2018 2.0 Remodel Program|CEC 2.0 Remodel Program]].
|Keyboard versions are still at several CEC locations. PTT versions owned by several collectors.
|[[File:Mr. Munch Animatronic .jpg|124x124px]]
|[[File:Mr. Munch Animatronic .jpg|124x124px]]
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|-
|[[Fatz Geronimo (Animatronic)]]
|[[Fatz Geronimo (Animatronic)]]
|1980-1988
|1980-1988
|Retrofitted. Latex Masks where eventually replaced with Plastic Masks.
|Retrofitted. Latex Masks where eventually replaced with plastic masks.
|Being phased out due to the [[CEC 2018 2.0 Remodel Program|CEC 2.0 Remodel Program]].
Made By [[Creative Engineering]].
|3 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]]
|[[File:Mr. Munch (9719627104).jpg|142x142px]]
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|-
|[[Sun (Animatronic)]], [[Moon (Animatronic)]], [[Choo Choo (Animatronic)]], [[Looney Bird (Animatronic)]]
|[[Sun (Animatronic)]], [[Moon (Animatronic)]], [[Choo Choo (Animatronic)]], [[Looney Bird (Animatronic)]]
|1980-1988
|1980-1988
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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.
|No known images.
|}
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Revision as of 13:21, 23 May 2024


Mr. Munch's 2012 "Rockstar" redesign. Currently being used as of 2024.



Mr. Munch is a character from Chuck E. Cheese's. He is a Keyboard playing, purple, pizza loving, alien from Planet Purple. He plays in Munch's Make Believe Band alongside his friends. Munch first debuted at the second Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theater in San Jose, California on Kooser Rd.

History

Origins

Mr. Munch was first thought up by Michael M. Hatcher, director of entertainment for Pizza Time Theater, wanted the "Pizza Time Players" needed a monster character [source needed]. 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.

Pizza Time Theatre

Mr. Munch officially debuted to the public along with the opening of the second 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'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.

Avenger Era

Chuck E. Playing Skeeball
Image of an early corporate only Mascot Costume.

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

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"

Later Rockstar Era

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

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 Pizza planet & speaks an unknown language. He helps Chuck & Jasper stop the arcade machine from taking over the Chuck E. Cheese's.

Chuck E. Cheese In The Galaxy 5000

Mr. Munch would appear in the official 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.

Animatronics

Animatronics
Types Years Produced Notes Whereabouts/Status Image
Kooser Mr. Munch (Animatronic) 1978 Little Information known about. used at the Kooser location from Dec. 1978 to 1980. Unknown.
Mr. Munch (Cyberamic) 1979-1990's 2 Variants. Keyboard Version & PTT Version. Being phased out due to the CEC 2.0 Remodel Program.
Fatz Geronimo (Animatronic) 1980-1988 Retrofitted. Latex Masks where eventually replaced with plastic masks. Being phased out due to the CEC 2.0 Remodel Program.
Sun (Animatronic), Moon (Animatronic), Choo Choo (Animatronic), Looney Bird (Animatronic) 1980-1988 Was used on the Concept Unification Prototype Stage. Destroyed. No known images.

References

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