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Quick answers to Jem questions and guidelines and policies for this site.
Notify me by email or in the guestbook before sending the material. Info and pics about the
following is probably very welcome:
- Officially released Jem material.
No fan fiction though. And make sure any material you send is not
from someone else's Jem site.
You'll be credited for contributions with your name next to
the content. But, you'll not be credited for announcing a link or making
a correction of a misspelled word. If your name does not appear next to
your submitted content, please send me an email.
This site aims to acknowledge material provided by others.
It's meant to be a tribute and appreciation of the people and companies who created Jem.
And the people who contribute
are mentioned by name/nickname. This site is unusually good at giving credit.
It's currently the only Jem site that has a public policy about this.
Yes! But please link to the index page, so everyone can see this site from the start.
Linking is infact very welcome, because currently, in 2012, there are only three actual
Jem sites on the entire internet that link directly to this site.
1.4. May I use content from this site?
No:
Yes:
Preferably ask me first by mail. Here's my policy in general:
1.5. Can I send you a question by email?
Yes, of course. But if it's answered here, you might not get a
reply, or you will be told to look here.
Before sending me a question by email:
I appreciate emails about this site and Jem. I wish I could send a
thorough answer to everyone who emails me. But the amount of emails I
receive at times, with the same questions, may keep me from updating
the site and replying to those I'm already in contact with. I cannot
spend all my time and energy on this site and Jem.
If you do email me be sure to include "Jem" in the subject line, to
minimize the risk getting in the junk mail folder.
1.6. I followed the guidelines here, why haven't you replied to my email?
Maybe:
1.7. What is the purpose of this site? To give a comprehensive introduction to Jem for people who don't know what Jem is, and indepth information for Jem fans. 1.8. Wasn't this site called "Universal Appeal Jem" before? Yes. The name changed when the domain was registered. I wanted a shorter name and a name that more corresponded with Jem. My first choice when starting the website to begin with was "Glitter and Gold Jem". 1.9. Why does this site look like it does?
Simple, consistant and accessible are words I'm aiming for.
This site doesn't contain any heavy code. Too much of flash- or java-applets or
javascripts slows the site down.
I do most of it "by hand", I actually know some HTML, CSS and things.
I don't use pre-made layouts or programs especially for layout or HTML.
This site is meant to be viewable in more
versions and programs than only the very newest Internet Explorer.
If you have trouble accessing anything on this site. Let me know about it, and
what browser you use, and I'll see what I can do, or atleast give you a better answer.
1.10. What cookies are set from this site? None that I control, since I have created no features that require cookies. But some may come with external features like the guestbook, poll and counters/trackers. I'll refer to Bravenet, Dreambook, Webring, and Extreme Tracking for further info. 1.11. How often is this site updated? Since the fall of 2010, probably more than any other Jem site. But free quality content can't always be made daily by one person who has other things to do aswell. Some sites truly never get updated, and still remain useful. You can always participate by sending in your contributions of content. If you like a feature and want more of it, sign the guestbook. It's always encouraging to get appreciation, especially considering how much time and work it takes to do a site like this. 1.12. Why are there no music/video files on this site? It's very easy to make, and not very creative or informative. Also I prefer it if people buy original Jem releases so that we support Jem. This site will certainly never offer Jem episodes for download. 1.13. Why is this site unreachable at times? This shouldn't be a problem now that this site has it's own domain. 1.14. Why do some features on the site not work? This sites uses Javascript, Java, CSS, and is best viewed in atleast 800x600 resolution. Your browser might not support all of the requirements to navigate it correctly. Although this site is made to navigate well in as many browsers as possible, it may contain extra browser specific features on some pages. Let me know what doesn't work and what operating system and browser you use, and I'll try to fix it. 1.15. I want to make my own Jem site, any suggestions?
Yes. First of all, making a Jem site is a alot of fun, and a great way to bring more attention to Jem,
whether it's a blog entry, a photoalbum or an actual site.
You can personalize your site by sharing your favorites, memories, reviews
of your own Jem collection, want list and links to your favorite Jem sites (especially to this site!).
And try to come up with a new unique feature that doesn't exist on Jem sites, and concentrate on making
it as good as possible. And be sure to send me a link to your site.
But it also takes alot of work to keep a site running, making new content like images and text,
checking facts, creating the pages, changing the layout, updating links, keeping a working URL,
keeping up with emails.
Besides, you can take part, by
contributing to your favorite Jem site, and get your name listed for
providing something unique. If you aren't up to doing all the work yourself, you're welcome to
contribute original Jem content to this site.
1.15. Can you send scans to my email of... ? Basically the pictures I offer for viewing, is what you see on the site. I takes a whole lot of time scanning pictures in good quality, and when I do I share them on my site. However, I do find it very interesting what people would like to see more of, or higher resolution scans of, but please let me know in the guestbook, and wait for it to appear on the site.
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2.1. Are you selling the items listed on the site? No. None of them. I don't even have them all myself. The items on the pages are for review purposes. 2.2. Where do I find Jem items for sale? Look through the Jem shopping links. 2.3. I have Jem items for sale/trade, are you interested? I may be very interested! If the items are not already available on the site, or if they are only available as contributions, which means I probably don't have them. Send me your list by email, and I'll let you know if I have something I want to trade with. 2.4. How can I identify a real Jem doll? Read the page Identify Jem dolls. Of the ones that were released it's mostly the second year versions of the Holograms and the Misfits (with new instruments and boxes) and the Starlight Girls. Otherwise it's the 1988 unreleased dolls, incase they show up. 2.6. How much are my Jem dolls worth? It depends on things like how rare it is, the condition, whether the box has been opened, whether everything is included, whether everything is intact, in what country it was made, and if you have a doll with some kind of variation. |
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3.1. May I use the guestbook as a message board?
While a guestbook is supposed to be signed only once, yes you may post more messages if you:
3.2. Why doesn't my entry appear in the guestbook? It takes some time for it to be updated. No need to repost. 3.3. Why is my site not listed on the link pages?
Maybe:
3.4. Why is my site not marked with a star on the link page?
Stars are meant to point out good sites, and not to point out that
the rest are bad in any way.
Maybe:
3.5. Where did the message board go? The service it was hosted at shut down and it hasn't been replaced so far. 3.6. Where are all of the interactive features this site used to have? Most of them are gone and will most likely not return due to lack of time to overview such features. It takes alot of work to keep a message board running, especially when you prefer features that don't require users to register and login. |
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A mid 80's doll line and a musical animated TV-series about
a female rockband called "Jem and the Holograms" and their rivals "the Misfits".
A good introduction is given on the index page.
Joe and Barbara Hyland togheter with Bill Sanders. However, some would give a little credit to Hasbro's Joe Wetherell, and there is a book somewhere out there which includes information about the Jem doll line, that claims Joe Wetherell invented Jem. Read page Story behind Jem.
It's the writers guide to all the necessary information needed when writing Jem episodes.
Written by Christy Marx.
It consisted of over 150 pages of black and white A4 papers in a folder. Information
and full body sketches of the characters one by one and sometimes close-ups of Jem and
the Holograms, The Misfits, Synergy, Rio, the Starlight Girls, Danse, Video, Clash
(and her arm cymbals), the Limp Lizards, Eric, Techrat, Harvey, Howard, Danielle,
Anthony, Mrs. Bailey, Joanie, Lindsey, and Zipper. Sketches of early looks of
Jem/Jerrica, Danse, Video, Clash. Sketches of the characters in the Truly Outrageous
five parter. Storyboard of the music video of the song "When It's Only Me And
The Music". Sketches of Starlight Music, M Jet, and the Rockin' Roadster. Information
only, about Techrats Rathole, the Stingers, Graphix, Astral, Regine, and Craig.
Information about interactions between the regular characters
Jerrica/Kimber/Aja/Shana, Pizzazz/Roxy/Stormer, Riot/Minx/Rapture, Techrat/The
Stingers, The Stingers/The Misfits, The Stingers/Jem and the Holograms, Rio/The
Stingers, Clash/Video/The Stingers. Audition dialogue for Jetta, and new 1988 Jem
characters Riot, Minx, Rapture, Graphix, Astral, and Regine.
Read more on the page Story Behind Jem.
4.4. When was the Jem cartoon TV-series first shown on TV? October 6, 1985. Read more on the page Story Behind Jem. 4.5. How long did the Jem cartoon TV-series last? In about two and a half year. Read more on the page Story Behind Jem. 4.6. Why was Jem discontinued? Read the page Story Behind Jem. 4.7. When were the JEM dolls first released? In early 1986. 4.8. How many Jem dolls were released? 24 Jem dolls were officially released. Plus the second year Misfits dolls that were the same as first year except for the guitars and boxes, which would make it 27. 4.9. How many Jem songs were made?
155. Including themes and all groups, duets, collaborations and guest singers.
See a list on the lyrics page.
Then there
were tunes recorded especially for the doll commercials. And of course the international
versions of themes and even songs.
4.10. Is there a soundtrack of all Jem songs?
No. The only released Jem songs, were those on the cassette tapes that came with the
dolls, 19 of them, while 5 of the dolls came with no cassette, and 4 Video Madness playsets,
3 board games, and 3 mail-in offers. 51 songs in total.
Here is a list in alphabetical order:
4.11. Is there an official fan club for Jem? No. Hasbro had a fanclub in the United States in the 80's when the dolls were in stores. Yes. There is quite a following for Jem still after 25 years. A large amount of people who grew up with Jem in the 80's and 90's all over the world. Even some famous people like Kirsten Dunst and Beyonce have revealed they like Jem. 4.13. Isn't it immature to like cartoons, dolls and other toys?
Maybe. But doesn't many people have a favorite cartoon or a collectible these days? Some
kinds of cartoons and collectibles are considered more mature for some reason, but
I think that's ridiculous and hypocritical.
A cartoons is a form of entertainment, and is not always directed only to a younger audience,
and even those that were, can be very well written and have a big depth.
As for the toys, everyone who likes a cartoon or doll does not consider
it as something to play with, but rather a collectible.
I think the Jem dolls are very well made and can be seen as pieces of art.
They're certainly not worse collection than any other collectible.
Even games and sports is a form of play or activity and is not in any way more
mature when you think about it.
Can you honestly say you don't like anything nowadays that counts as a cartoon, toys
or a playful activity?
4.14. Does Rio ever find out that Jem and Jerrica are the same person? Not really. But he confronts Jerrica with the suspicion in the episode Broadway Magic. 4.15. Did Kimber get married in an episode? No, but she came close to in the two-parter episode Hollywood Jem. As for Clash and Video, it was apparently Hasbro's idea when they released a doll of those characters, so that the cartoon character would resemble the doll more. As for Jeff and Zipper, it was probably the animators who forgot what haircolor they had. And as for Lindsey Pierce, no clue. 4.17. Why do some episodes have a different looking animation? They were animated in another country, probably because it was cheaper. 4.18. Will Jem dolls be re-released?
There have been several rumors at different times. And even some positive signs, like when Jem
was released on DVD by Shout Factory in 2011 and started airing on the US channel The Hub. But still
no sign of the dolls, and nothing is confirmed.
But rumors that come from wellknown sources like people who worked on the cartoon,
are very welcome, and others too if any kind of proof is provided.
4.19. Is Jem available on DVD? DVDs have been released in the United States, Australia, France, Italy, the UK, Sweden and some other countries. In October 11 2011, Jem was released again on DVD by the company Shout Factory, which includes alot of fun extras. 4.20. Where is Jem airing right now?
On Hasbro's new TV channel the Hub Jem is currently airing several
days a week. It can probably only be seen in the US though. It also started
airing on the Canadian channel Teletoon Retro in september 2011.
If you know that Jem is airing on ANY OTHER CHANNEL anywhere else in the world, that's something
I'd REALLY like to know.
4.21. What can I do to bring Jem back?
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