Coloring pages for Reksio

"Reksio" is a Polish comic strip and animated dog that has become very popular both at home and abroad. It is a character created by comic book author Janusz Christa.

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1. Beginnings: Reksio first appeared in 1957 in a comic book called "Tales from Moss and Fern" by Janusz Christy. Reksio was one of the characters in this comic book.
2. Characteristics of the character: Reksio is a white terrier dog with a black nose, who has gained the public's sympathy thanks to his positive personality, curiosity about the world and ability to solve problems.
3. Adventures: In cartoons and animations, Reksio goes on various adventures, makes new friends and solves puzzles. He is characterized by courage, ingenuity and an uncanny ability to relate to other characters.
4. Comics: Initially, Reksio appeared in comic books that appeared in children's magazines such as "Teddy Bear" and "Adventure." The comics were created by Janusz Christa, and later by other authors.
5. Animated series: Between 1967 and 1990, about 50 episodes of an animated TV series starring Rex were produced. The series gained popularity both in Poland and abroad, contributing to the recognition of the character.
6. Educational nature: The adventures of Reksio often carried an educational message, teaching younger viewers values such as friendship, cooperation and conservation.
7. Internationalization: Although the character Reksio was created in Poland, it quickly gained popularity abroad as well, including in countries such as France, Italy and Spain.
8. A cult figure: Reksio has become one of the cult figures of Polish popular culture, and cartoons and animations featuring him are still remembered and appreciated by various generations.
9. Legacy: In 2017, Janusz Christa transferred his copyrights to the character of Reksio to the Archeology of Photography Foundation to ensure that the character and the artwork associated with it would be preserved and nurtured.
10. Reksio in Culture: The character of Reksio continues to appear in various productions, including new comic books and re-releases of old adventures. He is also a symbol of Polish animated cinema.

trivia 

1. Inspired by the dog: Janusz Christa, the creator of Reks, was inspired by his dog named Reks. It was based on this dog that he created the character of a white terrier with a black nose.
2. Speechless: In the animated series, Reksio did not speak with a human voice. His communication was based on distinctive sounds, complex whines and barks, but which were understandable to viewers.
3. Modeled after Chaplin: Janusz Christa admitted that he drew inspiration from Charlie Chaplin's character when designing Reksio, which may explain the character's unique character and gesticulation.
4. International comic book editions: Comics with Reksio have been translated into many languages and published in various countries, contributing to the recognition of the character outside Poland.
5. Popularity in Japan: The series featuring Rex also gained popularity in Japan, where he was known as "Wan Wan Celeb Suki" (literally, "Dog, dog, I love").
6. Influence on popular culture: Reksio has become a symbol of Polish animated cinema and is still recognized in pop culture, often appearing in various contexts and parodies.
7. Reksio on a postage stamp: In 2017, the Polish Postal Service issued a postage stamp with an image of Reksio, commemorating the character's 60th anniversary.
8. Back in the form of a mobile app: In 2014, the game "Reksio and the Treasure of Pirates" appeared on mobile platforms, which reminded the character to younger generations of players.
9. Rex exhibition: In 2017, the Museum of Childhood Culture in Warsaw organized an exhibition dedicated to Reksi, presenting the history of the character and his impact on culture.
10. Musical theme: The distinctive musical theme accompanying the character of Reksio was created by Jan Wegrzynowski. The melody has become iconic and associated with the character.