Andrew Lampkins

Andrew Lampkins is an American-Canadian action-adventure science-fiction platform game series created by and John Salwitz, being developed by  (1985-1989),  (1992-1998),  (2001-2008), and  (since 2013), and published by  (1985-1989),  (1992-2001),  (2003-2013) and  (formerly Hasbro Interactive, 1996-1998; since 2016) since May 22th, 1985.

Synopsis
The series revolves around a young teenage boy named Andrew Williams who explores the world of Venture Central alongside his friends and family while combating against the evil forces of Dr. Brian Brainiac and other major threats.

Main series

 * 1) Andrew Lampkins (1985)
 * 2) Andrew Lampkins 2 (1986)
 * 3) Andrew Lampkins 3 (1987)
 * 4) Andrew Lampkins: Spark Scramble (1992)
 * 5) Andrew Lampkins: Venture World (1996, first 3D game and first game with voice acting)
 * 6) Andrew Lampkins 4 (1997)
 * 7) Andrew Lampkins Discovery (1998)
 * 8) Andrew Lampkins Unbounded (1999)
 * 9) Andrew Lampkins: The Lost Worlds (2001)
 * 10) Andrew Lampkins: Techno Trouble (2003)
 * 11) Andrew Lampkins: Warp Tour (2004)
 * 12) Andrew Lampkins Returns (2013)
 * 13) Andrew Lampkins: Cosmic Chaos (2016)
 * 14) Andrew Lampkins Aurascope (2017)
 * 15) Andrew Lampkins: Sunset Paradise (2019)
 * 16) Andrew Lampkins Horizons (2021)
 * 17) TBD (2022)
 * 18) TBD (2024)

Andrew & Friends Racers

 * 1) Andrew & Friends Racers (1995)
 * 2) Andrew & Friends Racers Unbounded (2005)
 * 3) Andrew & Friends Racers: Overdrive (2018)
 * 4) Andrew & Friends Racers: Grand Prix (2023)

Andrew Lampkins Puzzle World

 * 1) Andrew Lampkins Puzzle World (2003)
 * 2) Andrew Lampkins Puzzle World 2 (2008)
 * 3) Andrew Lampkins Puzzle Pop! (2018)
 * 4) Andrew Lampkins Puzzle Party! (2022)

Individual

 * 1) Andrew Lampkins: Past Meets Present (2017)
 * 2) Andrew & Susie Lampkins (2018)
 * 3) Andrew Lampkins: Art Academy (2020)
 * 4) Andrew Lampkins: Venture Mayhem (2024)

Handheld

 * 1) Andrew Lampkins Aftershock (1989)
 * 2) Andrew Lampkins: Pinball Panic(2001)
 * 3) Andrew Lampkins: Core Circuit (2002)
 * 4) Andrew Lampkins Advance (2003)
 * 5) Andrew Lampkins: Legend's Realm (2006)
 * 6) Andrew Lampkins: A Twist in Time (2015)
 * 7) Andrew Lampkins: Battle Blitz (2019)
 * 8) Andrew Lampkins Forever (2020)
 * 9) Andrew Lampkins: Destination (2021)
 * 10) Andrew Lampkins Tactics (2022)

Virtual reality

 * 1) Andrew Lampkins: Order's Up (2022)

Main

 * Andrew Williams (voiced by Josh Keaton from 1996 to 2008, Vincent Tong from 2013 to 2019, and Eric Bauza since 2021) - A headstrong and adventurous teenage boy who is equipped with his communication wrist and Aurascope as he heads to defend Venture Central from many villainous threats, including Dr. Brainiac.
 * Rover (vocal effects by Carlos Alazraqui from 1996 to 2008, and Dee Bradley Baker since 2013) - Andrew’s faithful pet dog who is very loyal and good-natured with him and others, but occasionally his mood gets dampened, usually by conflict.
 * Barry Hughes (voiced by Tara Strong from 1996 to 2008, and Jessica McKenna since 2013) - A friendly and generous young boy who has a pure and courageous heart as he often operates devices and is pretty fond of gadgets, but is slightly dorky.
 * Marcus Cooper (voiced by Cam Clarke in 1996-2008, Samuel Vincent from 2013 to 2019, and TBD since 2021) - An intelligent and kindhearted teenage boy who serves as the “voice of reason” for the group as he makes the best out of any problem and tries to keep the others safe from situations they end up getting into.
 * Susie Williams (voiced by Cathy Cavadini from 1996 to 2008, and Ana Sani since 2013) - Andrew’s sister who is energetic and quirky as she enjoys baking sweets and cleaning and also cares deeply for her brother as well as having an apparent fetish for puns.
 * Carla (vocal effects by Russi Taylor from 1997 to 2006, and Ana Sani since 2013) - Susie's adoptive pet cat who is somewhat nervous and skittish, as she is often subjected to mishaps and slapstick though she cares her owner very much.
 * Kevin Anderson (voiced by Tom Kenny from 1997 to 2004, and Robbie Daymond since 2016) - A rebellious and fun-loving teenage boy who has an obsession of anime shows and action movies, as he enjoys working on drawings when not adventuring and can be distracted by his ideas which keep him unfocused from the task at hand.
 * Chase Parker (voiced by from 1997 to 2006, and Michael Kovach since 2021) - A TBD teenage boy who is an old friend of Andrew as he TBD
 * Vessa Redwood (voiced by Janice Kawaye in 2003-2006, and Tara Strong since 2017) - A optimistic and cheerful teenage girl who loves to discover new things and enjoys to erforming tricks with her yo-yo, though she occasionally gets carried away with it and lonely from being isolated in herself.
 * Beatrice Brooke (voiced by Kimberly Brooks) - An athletic and competitive African-American teenage girl who is very strong and enjoys playing sports, as she is very protective of her friends, including Susie and sometimes overprotective not taking rudeness from people if she can help it.
 * Lance Thompson (voiced by Vincent Tong) - A reliable and slightly active teenage boy who has the ability to shape-shift into many forms as he cares greatly for the safety of his friends but tends to get emotional at times.

Supporting

 * Coven Harper (voiced by Billy West from 1996 to 2006, and Max Mittelman from 2013 to 2018, and since 2019) - An outgoing and soft-hearted teenage boy who is a close friend of Andrew and shopkeeper as he runs a knick-knack shop and constantly sells cosmetic items for Andrew and co. to purchase.
 * Logan (voiced by Townsend Coleman from 1995 to 2006, and Eric Bauza since 2013) - A very excitable and crafty puffball who is Marcus’ adoptive friend as he is often helps him and his friends around in solutions and has an obsession with sweets and junk food.
 * Rebecca Williams (voiced by April Winchell from 1996 to 2003, and Emily Tennant since 2013) - Andrew’s mother and Andrew Sr.’s wife who is very supportive and protective of her sons and daughter as she TBD
 * Andrew Williams Sr. (voiced by Dave Coulier from 1996 to 2003, TBD from 2013 to 2018, and Chris Diamantopoulos since 2019) - Andrew’s father and Rebecca’s husband who is compassionate and noble, as he TBD
 * Dominic Williams (voiced by Jason Marsden from 1996 to 2006, and Benjamin Diskin since 2013) - Andrew’s older brother who is rather laid-back and sarcastic as he is always ready to crack a quip at someone’s expense and enjoys playing rock music and skateboarding though he deeply cares for his younger brother and sister.
 * Claudia Fitzgerald (voiced by E.G. Daily form 1996 to 2005, Tara Strong from 2006 to 2019, and Ana Sani since 2021) - A playful and upbeat tween girl who is very sweet and became fast friends with Andrew, as she enjoys playing tea party with her friends and games on her computer.
 * Simon and Ruby Williams (voiced by Kath Soucie and Tara Strong respectively from 1996 to 2008, and [Audrey Bennett] respectively from 2017 to 2019, and [Justin Paul Kelly] and [Vivian Vencer] respectively since 2021) - Andrew’s younger siblings who often get into situations and trouble, though they care for their older relatives. While Simon is rowdy and mischievous, Ruby is the more intelligent and sensitive twin.
 * Leon Santiago (voiced by Jaleel White from 2001 to 2004, Vincent Tong from 2017 to 2019, and Deven Mack since 2021) - An unsophisticated and optimistic Mexican-American teenage boy who is usually seen playing his guitar and is very informative about his home country and family as well as helping out his friends.
 * Caleb Montgomery (voiced by Andrew Francis) - A brave and confident teenage boy who is very helpful with a good sense of humor, as he protects his sister at all costs, although he occasionally gets frustrated but restrained.
 * Elizabeth Montgomery (voiced by Grey Griffin) - An outgoing and ditzy teenage girl who is Caleb’s younger sister, as she is interested in many things though she cares her older brother sometimes.
 * Laura Hughes (voiced by Andrea Libman) - Barry’s tomboyish older sister who has an expertise with machines that makes her a valuable asset to her friends or her younger brother, as she has a rather crazy side that sometimes pop up.
 * Marvin Williams (voiced by TBD) - TBA
 * Justin Williams (voiced by TBD) - TBA

Introduced in spin-offs

 * Scooter Hudson (voiced by Samuel Vincent from 1998 to 2003, Johnny Yong Bosch from 2008 to 2019, and Eric Bauza since 2021) - An Asian-American preteen who is often frightened by ghosts and sometimes is prone to crying, though he is very honest towards his friends and entrusted with dealing issues.
 * Bonnie Sakurai (voiced by Tabitha St. Germain from 1996 to 2006, and Jessica DiCicco since 2017) - A bubbly and sweet-hearted Japanese-American teenage girl who TBD
 * Justin Easton (voiced by TBD) - TBA
 * Maxwell Wesley (voiced by TBD) - TBA

Antagonists

 * Dr. Brian Brainiac (voiced by Tim Curry from 1996 to 2008, and Brent Miller since 2013) - A villainous mad scientist who is Andrew’s arch-nemesis and he plans to conquer Venture Central, though his plans are always foiled by Andrew.
 * Nathan (voiced by Gregg Berger from 1996-2006, Vincent Tong since 2013) - A geeky and resourceful meta-human who is Dr. Brainiac’s executive assistant and secretary as he works hard at his goals and can project a ghostly form capable of taking control of objects, though he usually gets anxious.
 * The Elite Minions, consisting of:
 * Trevor (voiced by Quinton Flynn from 1998 to 2005, Kirby Morrow from 2016 to 2019, and [James Hartnett] since 2021) - A charismatic and arrogant Trooper who acts as the leader of the group, usually becoming annoyed when things don’t go well for him and is a trusted friend who really comes through for his friends.
 * Maddie (voiced by Tom Kenny in 1998-2005, and Eric Bauza since 2016) - A goofy and TBD Mushroom who is rather skeptical and serves as the trickster of the group, though he can be an annoyance to them due to his unintelligence.
 * Buster (voiced by Cathy Weseluck from 1998 to 2005, and [Stacey DePass] since 2016) - A naive and very sweet Bomb who is known for his curiosity on pyrotechnics and has a clear understanding of the group’s goals, though he tends to explode whenever he feels a strong emotion over his head.
 * Julia (voiced by Kate Micucci) - A free-spirited and somewhat lazy intellectual woman who is Dr. Brainiac’s former assistant and serves as the group’s sole female member as she is obsessed with chemistry and wants to help out the team in many situations, but she can be a bit ambitious over it.
 * Clyde (voiced by Robert Tinkler) - A generous but hubristic magician who has a variety of magical spells and potions to use against foes, although he often gets annoyed by the members’ antics and his spells sometimes backfire.
 * Bobby (voiced by TBD from 1996 to 2008, and TBD since 2013) - A caring but rather awkward android who has somewhat of a sense of empathy as he offers to help Dr. Brainiac, the Elite Minions, and his children in certain situations, but turns out to have a ruthless and savage side at a moment’s notice.
 * Jasper Brainiac (voiced by Jim Cummings in 1997-2004, [Ian Hanlin] in 2016-present) - TBD
 * Olivia Brainiac (voiced by Kathleen Barr from 1996 to 2004, and Nicole Oliver since 2013) - Dr. Brainiac’s wife who is very compassionate with a motherly personality as she is desired to support others in need and aid her husband in his plans.
 * Madison Brainiac (voiced by Scott Menville from 2001 to 2008, Lyon Smith from 2013 to 2019, and Eric Bauza since 2021) - A short-tempered and cynical teenage boy who is Dr. Brainiac and Olivia’s son and Charlotte’s brother as he often gets TBD
 * Charlotte Brainiac (voiced by Grey Griffin from 2001 to 2008, and Tabitha St. Germain since 2013) - A slightly vain but smart-mouthed teenage girl who is Dr. Brainiac and Olivia’s daughter and Madison’s sister as she is skilled at fashion and makeup as well as being protective of her naive brother and caring for her parents.

Common gameplay
The gameplay often switches around per games. In 2D games, the player controls Andrew in side-scrolling levels, navigating platforms and defeating enemies along the way. In 3D games (starting with Andrew Lampkins: Venture World), the player controls Andrew in a 3D environment along a linear three-dimensional path.

Animated

 * Andrew Lampkins Thunder Tales (, 1996-1999)
 * Andrew Lampkins: Adventures in the City (/Peacock, 2018-present)
 * Andrew Lampkins: Destination (Crunchyroll, 2023-present)

Theatrical

 * Andrew Lampkins (2022)
 * Untitled Andrew Lampkins sequel ([either 2024 or 2025])

Comic books

 * Andrew Lampkins: Heroes of Venture City (2016-present)

Merchandise
See Andrew Lampkins/Merchandise.