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[[File:Polderstad comparison.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Different versions of Polderstad from different episodes. Above is from [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 4|episode 4]] (depicting it just as in production materials and the [[Alfred J. Kwak Opening|opening titles]]) and below is from [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 12|episode 12]].]] | |||
Simultaneously an extremely small town featuring only several buildings (as it is depicted in the [[Alfred J. Kwak Opening|opening titles]] and during panning shots in [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 4|episode 4]] and [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 5|episode 5]] and also a much bigger town with many more buildings. The shipyard on top of which [[Ollie de Ooievaar]]'s family's house is located is shown to be both part of the small version of this town, as well as the much bigger version.<ref name="Ep12">{{CiteAJKep|JA|12}}</ref> Likely the viewer is not meant to take the small depiction as reality within the story. | Simultaneously an extremely small town featuring only several buildings (as it is depicted in the [[Alfred J. Kwak Opening|opening titles]] and during panning shots in [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 4|episode 4]] and [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 5|episode 5]] and also a much bigger town with many more buildings. The shipyard on top of which [[Ollie de Ooievaar]]'s family's house is located is shown to be both part of the small version of this town, as well as the much bigger version.<ref name="Ep12">{{CiteAJKep|JA|12}}</ref> Likely the viewer is not meant to take the small depiction as reality within the story. | ||
Revision as of 21:55, 29 May 2026
| Polderstad | |
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| Locations | |
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| Polderstad as depicted in the opening | |
| Level | City |
| Country | Groot Waterland |
| First appearance | Episode 2 |
Name in different languages | |
| Dutch name | Polderstad |
| Japanese name | ポルダー村 (Porudā-mura) |
| German name | Deichstadt |
| English name | Town of Polder |
Polderstad is the city near which Alfred Jodocus Kwak's house is located, in the animated series. Many stories are set in this city and it's also the hometown of Ollie de Ooievaar, Pikkie de Ekster and the sparrow triplets, among others. It is located in the country of Groot Waterland.
Notable features
Simultaneously an extremely small town featuring only several buildings (as it is depicted in the opening titles and during panning shots in episode 4 and episode 5 and also a much bigger town with many more buildings. The shipyard on top of which Ollie de Ooievaar's family's house is located is shown to be both part of the small version of this town, as well as the much bigger version.[1] Likely the viewer is not meant to take the small depiction as reality within the story.
Polderstad City Center
Schoolstraat
- (lit. "Schoolstreet")
The school
- For more information, check the main article
Oude Kerkstraat
- (lit. "Old Churchstreet")
Politiek Eetcafé De Struisvogel
- (lit. "Political Diner The Ostrich")
- For more information, check the main article
Library
The antique shop
Polderstad-Noord
Bella Buldog's house
Polderstad Zuidoost
Henks mine house
- For more information, check the main article
Polderstad-West
Anton Snorman's mansion
- For more information, check the main article
Near Polderstad
Alfred's clog house
- For more information, check the main article
De Stompe Toren
- (lit. "The Stubby Tower")
- For more information, check the main article
The train station
Polderweg
The well
- For more information, check the main article
History
TBD
Inhabitants
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Alfred Jodocus Kwak (moved here)
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Amanda de Vlinder (books only character) -
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Dolf de Kraai (moved here)
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Henk de Mol (moved here)
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Miriam Merel (moved here)
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Schor de Kraai (moved here)
Appearances
TV Series
Audio
Books
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De wonderlijke avonturen van Alfred J. Kwak: Op school (1989) (Dutch)
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De wonderlijke avonturen van Alfred J. Kwak: Krab de kat (1989) (Dutch)
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De wonderlijke avonturen van Alfred J. Kwak: Omnibus 2 (1989) (Dutch)
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Alfred J. Kwak Mijn avontuurlijke leven (1991) (Dutch)
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De Droom van Alfred Jodocus Kwak (1991) (Dutch)
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Alfred J. Kwak Filmstripboek Deel 2 (2006) (Dutch)
Production background
The well is likely based on many old stories about being stuck down a well, as well as being stuck in down well in the game of the goose.
Notes
References
- ↑ "チェスの女王夢冒険 (Chesu no joō yume bōken)" [Queen of chess dream adventure]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 12. 1989-06-19. TV Tokyo.