Globi the most popular characters in the German-Speaking part of Switzerland, with sales of over 9 million books. However, he stays mostly unknown in the French and Italian speaking parts of the country. In October 2003, a full-length film, "Globi and the Stolen Shadows" was made which was based on him. It was directed by Robi Engler in Anime-style. Beside the books, there is a lot of Globi merchandise, including cuddly toys, crockery, cutlery, clocks, school equipment, card games, food. From December 2008, the Swiss town of Engelberg hosts a Globi theme park. Globi Globi is a Swiss cartoon character occasionally
Bob Chambers (cartoonist) March 1996, two weeks before his ninety-first birthday. Bob Chambers (cartoonist) Robert William Chambers (April 13, 1905 – March 27, 1996) was a cartoonist and illustrator from Nova Scotia whose work appeared in the "Halifax Chronicle Herald". At his peak, Chambers produced nine cartoons every week: six for morning papers and three for afternoon papers. His career lasted 53 years. Born in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Chambers began drawing at an early age, and sold his first cartoon to the "Halifax Chronicle" in 1923. While attending Horton Academy, he produced "The Weekly Oriole", which was later sold to Acadia University. By