Ricky Zoom
By Emily Ashby,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Eager young vehicles learn about helping their neighbors.
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What's the Story?
In RICKY ZOOM, a young motorcycle and his friends take to the streets of their hometown of Wheelford to play, to learn, and always to help others. Bright red and built for speed, Ricky Zoom (voiced by Max Fincham) is a rescue vehicle in training and the leader of the Bike Buddies, which includes Loop Hoopla, a daredevil dirt bike; DJ Rumbler, a kindhearted ATV who's the group's Mr. Fix-It; and Scooter Scootio, a clever and tech-savvy moped. Together these friends hone their skills as they solve problems and lend a hand to whoever needs it in Wheelford.
Is It Any Good?
Among other positive messages, the adventures of these four friends and their community neighbors illustrate for kids the value of kindness and good citizenship. They may be young, but they're fierce in determination, and they pitch right in to help anytime they can. Sometimes, though, it's one of them who needs the helping, and in those moments, they also learn to be gracious recipients of others' assistance.
Ricky Zoom's bold animation and cute wheeled characters will draw in preschoolers, and there's always something appealing about a show whose characters are a spin on the norm. With very different personalities but a mutual dedication to community and loyalty, Ricky and his friends are sure to be fast favorites in many kids' series lineups.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Ricky and his friends use their individual abilities to make a good team. How are they able to accomplish more by working together than they could doing it separately?
Is Ricky always the group's leader? What qualities does he have that make him a good one? To whom does he turn when he can't figure out a problem?
Kids: How many different types of vehicles do you see among Ricky Zoom's characters? Are there any you don't recognize? How is Wheelford designed for its wheeled population?
TV Details
- Premiere date: September 8, 2019
- Cast: Max Fincham, Edward Molony, Esther Coles
- Network: Nickelodeon
- Genre: Kids' Animation
- Topics: Adventures, Friendship
- TV rating: TV-Y
- Last updated: March 31, 2023
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