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| + | [[File:Galaxoid.png|thumb|Galaxoid]]'''Galaxoid''' is a minor character in [[Calvin and Hobbes]]. He appeared in two story arcs (10/2 through 10/21 and 12/19 through 12/23 1995). |
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| − | '''[[File:Galaxoid.png|thumb|left|Galaxoid]][[File:Nebular.png|thumb|Nebular]]Galaxoid and Nebular''' are [[Alien|aliens]] from an unknown planet that appeared in two [[Story arcs|story arcs]] throughout the strip. The first time they appeared, [[Calvin]] sold them the Earth for a leaf collection (which was his [[Calvin's school|school]] assignment). The second time they appeared, they were angry about the Earth's changing climate, which [[Calvin]] hadn't told them about. |
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| + | ==Biography== |
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| + | ===10/2 through 12/19=== |
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| + | Galaxoid is one half of a pair of aliens, the other half being [[Nebular]], that landed in [[Calvin's yard|Calvin's backyard]]. At the time, Calvin was collecting leaves for a [[homework]] [[Leaf Collection|assignment]] at the last minute. |
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| + | ==Characteristics== |
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| + | He is a short alien, about the same height as [[Calvin]]. He has one large eye, and at least four tentacles at the bottom. His spacesuit consists of a short robe with a ringed collar and a "wizard-style" cap, both with a star on the front. |
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| + | ===Homeworld=== |
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| + | Galaxoid and Nebular claimed that at light speed, their ship could "just make it" to a short stop on their planet and back to Earth within an afternoon. Although their estimate proved somewhat liberal, the fact remains that their planet must have been only a few light-hours away. They also do not have snow on their homeworld, meaning it must be very hot compared to Earth. |
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| − | Galaxoid and Nebular's ship can travel at light speed; taking into account the length of their round-trip between Earth and their homeworld, their planet must be a handful of light-hours away. |
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| − | Galaxoid and Nebular are green, cyclopic stumps with five tentacles for legs. They wear upturned trnasparent collars and pointed hats; Galaxoid's hat is adorned with a star, and Nebular's with a crescent moon. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| − | * According to Susie, the leaves from the aliens' |
+ | * According to [[Susie Derkins|Susie]], the leaves from the aliens' planet looked like weirdly cut maple leaves. |
| − | * Galaxoid was not referred to by name until Calvin exclaimed in shock at their second appearance, although |
+ | * Galaxoid was not referred to by name until Calvin exclaimed in shock at their second appearance, although Nebular referred to himself by name in the duo's first appearance. |
| − | * Galaxoid and Nebular claim the reason they want the Earth is real estate. |
+ | * Galaxoid and Nebular claim the reason they want the Earth is "prime real estate". |
| − | * Similar to [[Moe]], the duo speak in an unusual |
+ | * Similar to [[Moe]], the duo speak in an unusual font -- squarish, computer-like letters. |
| + | * Galaxoid apparently does most of the talking; he had many more lines than Nebular did. |
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| + | * His name, of course, is derived from "galaxy". |
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| + | * Him and Nebular are some of the secondary characters that never appeared in a Sunday strip. |
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Revision as of 16:18, 15 November 2017
Galaxoid
Galaxoid is a minor character in Calvin and Hobbes. He appeared in two story arcs (10/2 through 10/21 and 12/19 through 12/23 1995).
Biography
10/2 through 12/19
Galaxoid is one half of a pair of aliens, the other half being Nebular, that landed in Calvin's backyard. At the time, Calvin was collecting leaves for a homework assignment at the last minute.
Characteristics
Appearance
He is a short alien, about the same height as Calvin. He has one large eye, and at least four tentacles at the bottom. His spacesuit consists of a short robe with a ringed collar and a "wizard-style" cap, both with a star on the front.
Homeworld
Galaxoid and Nebular claimed that at light speed, their ship could "just make it" to a short stop on their planet and back to Earth within an afternoon. Although their estimate proved somewhat liberal, the fact remains that their planet must have been only a few light-hours away. They also do not have snow on their homeworld, meaning it must be very hot compared to Earth.
Trivia
- According to Susie, the leaves from the aliens' planet looked like weirdly cut maple leaves.
- Galaxoid was not referred to by name until Calvin exclaimed in shock at their second appearance, although Nebular referred to himself by name in the duo's first appearance.
- Galaxoid and Nebular claim the reason they want the Earth is "prime real estate".
- Similar to Moe, the duo speak in an unusual font -- squarish, computer-like letters.
- Galaxoid apparently does most of the talking; he had many more lines than Nebular did.
- His name, of course, is derived from "galaxy".
- Him and Nebular are some of the secondary characters that never appeared in a Sunday strip.