Nicktoons (United States)

Not to be confused with the brand of the same name.

This page only shows primary logo variants. For other related logos and images, see: Logo Variations Other

2002–2003	2003–2004	2004–2005	2005–2009
2009–2014	2014–2016	2016–2024	2023–2024 (secondary), 2024–present (primary)

Nicktoons (also referred to by its former name Nicktoons Network) is an American television network owned by Paramount through the Nickelodeon Networks subsidiary of its Domestic Media Networks division. Launched on May 1, 2002, the channel mainly broadcasts animated series that originated on sister network Nickelodeon, known collectively as Nicktoons. Despite its name, however, it has also aired some of Nick's live-action series since 2008.

Nicktoons TV

2002–2003

Designer:  Unknown

Typography:  Balloon Extra Bold ("Nick") Helvetica Neue Condensed Heavy ("toons tv")

Launched:  May 1, 2002

Nicktoons was launched on May 1, 2002 as Nicktoons TV, originally a part of the digital cable-exclusive MTV Digital Suite. In keeping with the identity of its sister network, the channel's initial logo featured orange silhouettes of various Nickelodeon characters, such as SpongeBob SquarePants (pictured above).

Nicktoons (first era)

2003–2005

2003–2004

Designer:  OCDC

Typography:  Balloon Extra Bold

Launched:  April 7, 2003

On April 7, 2003, the channel's name was shortened to Nicktoons, and it adopted a logo similar to that of its namesake brand (albeit using the 1998 Nickelodeon splat).

• OCDC

2004–2005

Designer:  Unknown

Typography:  Balloon Extra Bold

Launched:  January 2004

In January 2004, the logo was redone to have a chrome finish, with the wordmark being changed to blue. The logo was only used for bumpers during the 2003 era in early 2004 until the screen bug was updated in February 2004. Around June 2005, the channel began to carry regular advertising and was now offered on digital satellite television along with digital cable.

Nicktoons Network

2005–2009

Designer:  Chip Wass Exopolis

Typography:  Balloon Extra Bold ("Nicktoons") Trade Gothic Standard Bold Extended ("NETWORK")

Launched:  September 23, 2005

On September 23, 2005, the channel was relaunched as Nicktoons Network, with a new on-air graphics package created by Exopolis.

• Nicktoons Renames and Rebrands Itself as Nicktoons Network
• Exopolis

Nicktoons (second era)

2009–present

2009–2014

Designer:  Eric Zim HippieHouse

Typography:  Custom (unofficially named "Litebulb")

Launched:  September 28, 2009

On September 28, 2009, the channel reverted to its former name and adopted a logo modeled after its sister network's then-newly introduced redesign.

2014–2016

Designer:  Sibling Rivalry Studio

Typography:  Custom

Launched:  May 5, 2014

On May 5, 2014, the word "TOONS" was changed from red to yellow-green. As of February 2022, this is still used on some bumpers.

• Sibling Rivalry

2016–2023

Designer:  Sibling Rivalry Studio

Typography:  Custom

Launched:  November 14, 2016

On November 14, 2016, "TOONS" had its color changed again to blue.

2023-2024 (secondary), 2024–present (primary)

Designer:  Roger

Typography:  Custom

Launched:  August 15, 2023 (promos) January 1, 2024

In 2023, coinciding with Nickelodeon's rebrand, "TOONS" was again changed to turquoise. Though the new logo has been used intermittently in promos since August 15, 2023, and in program guides since November 2023, the channel's bumpers and on-screen bugs used the previous logo until January 1, 2024.