Popples is an animated series, based on the Popples toy line, created by Marie Cisterino, Janet Jones, Fran Kariotakis, Janet Redding, and Susan Trentel that aired in syndication in the United States from 1986 to 1987 and Sky Channel in the United Kingdom from 1987 to 1988.

Like the toys which they are based on, the Popples resemble colorful marsupial teddy bears with long tails ending in a pom-pom and pouches on their backs that allow them to curl into a fuzzy ball.

The name "Popple" is a reference to the popping sound they make when unfolding themselves from such a ball, or pulling objects from their pouches.

The only previously established character they ever make contact with is Bonnie, in the latter episode, where they explain they're "new in the neighbourhood".

Even their tails are shaped like sports balls: Popples ran for 44 episodes, including the pilot, with two segments contained in each half-hour show.