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Zidgel
  • Species: Rockhopper Penguin
  • Gender: Male
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Black

Zidgel is the captain of the Rockhopper from the Federation.

Bio

Zidgel is the keyboardist for the Penguins. He was voted "Most Likely to become an Elvis Impersonator" by his class at the Academy. Zidgel took up the piano because he knew he could always check his appearance in its shiny black mirror-like finish.

Zidgel's keyboard training started when he found an ad for a piano correspondence course on his jar of Jerry Lee Lewis Rock 'N Roll Hair Parmade.

Personality

Zidgel is somewhat idiotic and is always obsessed with his appearance. Zidgel is shown to act brave for the camera, but be a chicken on the inside. Zidgel is the one who most of the aliens look up to for help, not knowing that this particular alien penguin has no idea on what is going on. Still, he has made various contributions and laughs towards the crew.

According to his voice actor Ron Wells, he is somewhat a mix of Ted Baxter and Captain Kirk.

The only person who will show anger or come-backs towards Zidgel is Midgel.

Physical Appearance

Zidgel is a Rockhopper penguin. His costume is an orange suit with a cream colored "belly" and he wears brown gloves, brown shoulder pads, and a brown belt with a silver buckle. He has a silver emblem Z. The most notable feature of Zidgel is his long hair. He also has a short tail.

During his retirement, he wears a similar suit to his old one, but blue.

Filmography

Zidgel appeared in every episode of 3-2-1 Penguins!.

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Voice Actors

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Fun Facts

Trivia

  • In early concept art, Zidgel's costume was blue. While this never passed for Zidgel in the final version of the show, this eventually became his retirement suit.
  • According to an older version of the Big Idea website, his favorite foods are mackerel with a touch of butter and a hint of lime.
  • Zidgel is highly allergic to avocados and any products containing it. It is unknown what happens to him after he is in contact with it.
  • According to the other crew members, Zidgel does not like wearing glasses because he thinks they make him look silly. However, he contradicts this saying they make red marks on his beak.
  • In 3-2-1 Penguins! Promo and Runaway Pride at Lightstation Kilowatt, his middle name is Lloyd.
  • According to the 2000 3-2-1 Penguins radio disc, Zidgel is from Chicago.
  • He and Fidgel are the only penguins who mentioned about their families. In Zidgel's case, his mother.
  • Zidgel bears a striking resemblance to Chanticleer from "Rock-a-Doodle." However, Zidgel is an aquatic flightless bird compared to a rooster.
  • According to an older version of the Big Idea website, if he wasn't on a spaceship crew, he would be either a hair model or shearing sheep.
    • Ironically, according to the 3-2-1 Penguins radio disc, he ended up getting a job doing the latter in the Falklands, instead of attending medical school as he initially planned to do.
  • Zidgel's hobbies are space exploration and listening to Elvis Presley albums.
  • According to an older version of the Big Idea website, his signature color is peach.
  • Despite being portrayed as an Elvis lover in many promos, this never actually made it to the show.

Gallery

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Rockhopper Crew
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