Fantastic Max

Fantastic Max was a short-lived animated television series created by DIC Animation City and aired on CBS in the United States as part of the network's Saturday morning lineup from 1988 to 1989. The show centered around a young boy named Kevin, his talking Cabbage Patch Kid doll named Fantastic Max, and their adventures in a surreal, imaginative world accessed through Kevin’s toy box.

The premise revolved around Kevin's ability to shrink himself and Max down to toy size, allowing them to enter a world populated by living toys, whimsical creatures, and bizarre landscapes. Each episode typically involved Kevin and Max navigating this world, solving problems, and learning valuable life lessons, often with a moral message woven into the narrative.

The animation style was characteristic of late 1980s cartoons, with bright colors and exaggerated character designs. While not a major ratings success, Fantastic Max gained a cult following due to its imaginative storylines and its appeal to younger audiences. The series was aimed at a target demographic of children aged 6-11. The show ran for a single season of 13 episodes.