Vanguard Animation

Logo descriptions by Michael Bass, AlbertoTheMonkey and EnormousRat

Video captures courtesy of mayathecutie96

Background: Vanguard Animation is an animation studio founded in 2002 by John H. Williams (known for producing the first two Shrek films) and Neil Braun.

1st Logo (March 25, 2005-2007; July 15, 2008)
Logo: On an ocean blue/cyan-textured solidate background, we see the letters of "VANGUARD" coming (jumping, rolling, tottering) in. Each is made from clay-like material and some attachments. They bounce around before standing still. The letters look much like the ones in the Pee Wee Pictures logo. After the letters bounce into place, the white word "ANIMATION" fall down.

FX/SFX: The letters and words bouncing in.

Variant: On Space Chimps for DS, the logo is still on a white background.

Music/Sounds: The bouncing of the letters and words, accompanied by various cartoon sounds. On Valiant, the opening theme of the movie plays over.

Availability: Seen only on Valiant and Happily N'Ever After.

Scare Factor: None.

2nd Logo (July 18, 2008)
Logo: On a blue background, the word "VANGUARD" hangs, designed in usual style. The robotic arm appears and pushes the word down into liquid metal, then collects it back and places onto the screen. The letters are all silver now, and "A VANGUARD ANIMATION FILM" appears below, in the same silver font.

FX/SFX: Liquid metal moving.

Music/Sounds: The opening theme of the movie.

Availability: Only seen on Space Chimps.

Scare Factor: None.

3rd Logo (May 28, 2010)
Logo: Just the VANGUARD word in the custom style, without any other words or animation.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back.

Scare Factor: None. This is a boring logo.