Cool Spot

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Cool Spot (often simply called Spot) was the United States mascot for 7 Up, an anthropomorphic representation of the red dot in the 7 Up logo. He debuted in 1987, the same year Fido Dido was licensed to PepsiCo for international 7 Up marketing. Cool Spot became a central figure in several television commercials and advergames in the 1990s, while Fido Dido remained the mascot for 7 Up outside the U.S.

Cool Spot was voiced by Frank Welker. Although he didn’t speak, he communicated using high-pitched noises, reflecting 7 Up's branding as “The Uncola.” He was prominently featured in the 1993-1994 video game Cool Spot, which was available on platforms like the Sega Genesis, SNES, Master System, Game Gear, Game Boy, Amiga, and MS-DOS.

Names Cool Spot, Spot
Gender Male ♂
Race Red Dot
Occupation Mascot
Origin 7-Up Commercial (1987)
Alignment Heroic
Age Unknown
Created By Keurig Dr Pepper, PepsiCo

Appearance[edit | edit source]

Cool Spot is a flat, two-dimensional anthropomorphic red dot. He has skinny arms and legs, full-sized hands wearing white gloves, and feet clad in white shoes with red dots on the sides. His signature look includes narrow black sunglasses.

Personality[edit | edit source]

Cool Spot’s personality embodies the laid-back, carefree, and fun-loving spirit associated with 7 Up’s "Uncola" branding. He exudes confidence, coolness, and a sense of adventure. Despite being non-verbal, his high-pitched noises and expressive movements communicate his enthusiasm and playful nature.

Cool Spot is also resourceful and heroic, often stepping into action to solve problems or save his friends, as seen in his advergames and commercials. His stylish sunglasses and casual demeanor make him the epitome of "cool," reinforcing his role as a mascot who’s approachable and appealing to audiences of all ages.

Whether navigating treacherous platforming levels, outwitting adversaries, or simply enjoying a laid-back vibe, Cool Spot’s personality resonates as effortlessly charming, making him an enduring symbol of fun and individuality.

History[edit | edit source]

In the early 1990s, Spot starred in television advertisements for 7 Up, where the dot from the logo transformed into the character. Occasionally, multiple Spots appeared, all identical in appearance. The campaigns maintained the "The Uncola" slogan, with some ads incorporating "The Cool Spot" as a tagline, nodding to the mascot’s name.

Advergames[edit | edit source]

Spot became a gaming icon in the 1990s through several advergames developed by Virgin Interactive:

Cool Spot (1993-1994)[edit | edit source]

This single-player platformer became Spot's most iconic game. Players controlled Spot as he ran, jumped, and shot bubbles to rescue other Spots trapped in cages. The game required players to collect a specific number of spots per level. The PAL version omitted 7 Up branding due to Fido Dido's presence in that region.

Spot: The Cool Adventure[edit | edit source]

A re-themed Game Boy version of the McDonald's NES advergame M.C. Kids. While it retained the gameplay structure of M.C. Kids, it featured Spot in a world resembling Super Mario Bros. 3.

Spot: The Video Game[edit | edit source]

The first Spot advergame, resembling Reversi or Ataxx. Originally developed as Infection for the Amiga and Atari ST, it was rebranded when 7 Up acquired the license. The NES version supported up to four players, with each assigned a specific color.

Spot Goes to Hollywood (1995-1997)[edit | edit source]

A pseudo-3D platformer sequel to Cool Spot. Spot gets trapped in a movie projector and navigates through various film genres to save his friends. The game was released for Sega Mega Drive, Sega Saturn, and PlayStation. Planned versions for the Sega 32X and SNES were canceled.

Powers and Statistics[edit | edit source]

Tier: 11-A

Powers and Abilities: Flight (Via utilization of bubbles), Self-Sustenance (Type 1; Doesn't need to breathe while submerged in 7UP), Small Size (Type 2), Energy Projection (Can fire energy blasts by snapping his fingers), Skilled Acrobat and Hand-to-Hand Combatant, Vehicular Mastery (Can ride a 7UP bottle on the waves and steer it, all easily)

Attack Potency: Insect level (Can kill bees, crabs, snails, and other comparably sized beings with a couple shots of energy)

Speed: Average Human (Should be able to react to aerial attacks from flying insects like houseflies)

Lifting Strength: Unknown

Striking Strength: Insect level

Durability: Insect level (Can be damaged by the likes of insects, crabs, and the like)

Stamina: Extremely high (Can traverse entire forests and mountain ranges without breaking a sweat or taking a break)

Range: Like a few millimeters via melee, multiple centimeters with energy blasts

Standard Equipment: None notable.

Intelligence: Above Average (Capable combatant with much experience when it comes to dungeon-crawling)

Weaknesses: None notable.

Notable Attacks/Techniques:

  • Energy Blast: Cool Spot launches a small energy blast by snapping his fingers. He can also do so in rapid succession.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • In a British 7 Up commercial from 1983 titled "Cool Town," an anthropomorphic red dot appeared with arms and legs but no facial features. This character, more three-dimensional than Spot, also transformed from the red dot in the 7 Up logo.

Commercials[edit | edit source]