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Dizzy (series) idea was that this allows players to project themselves onto the character, and to imagine a character beyond what could be achieved by computer graphics of the time. Throughout most of the series, Dizzy is joined by a cast of recurring characters, also eggs, known as the Yolkfolk, who make up his friends and family. Not present in the original "Dizzy – The Ultimate Cartoon Adventure", the Yolkfolk are first mentioned in "Treasure Island Dizzy" and then appear on-screen in "Fantasy World Dizzy". Including Dizzy, there are seven Yolkfolk in total: Dizzy, Daisy, Denzil, Dora, Dozy, Dylan, and Grand Dizzy.