Cartoon Network's Old Sign Letters – Sold on Ebay

The original sign that adorned the famous former Cartoon Network headquarters in Burbank appeared on Ebay today and was quickly snapped up by unknown buyers.

Each letter of the words "Cartoon Network" was sold individually and there were two sets of these letters because multiple sides of the building contained similar signs. The enterprising seller, who remains anonymous, explained in the item description how he came into possession of the building's sign:

“Once the Cartoon Network building officially closed, Cartoon Network hired J-Squared General Contractors Inc to oversee the building's conversion from a magical entertainment creation space to an office building. J-Squared hired Western Sign and Awning to actually remove the two signs from the building. One sign was on the Palm Ave side of the building and the second sign was on the 3rd St side of the building. One of the signs was a little larger, hence the two different sized options. I then purchased the signs from Western Sign and Awning. I watched as each letter was delicately removed from the corner of Palm Ave and N 3rd St. The letters were taken across the street and were stored inside a temperature-controlled room.”

Speaking anonymously to Cartoon Brew, a spokesperson for Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of Cartoon Network, confirmed that WBD had no involvement in the auction and that it was an unofficial offering from the company's ownership.

Cartoon Network Studios operated in the three-story building at 300 N. 3rd Street from 2000 until last summer, when it moved to another location in Burbank. Dozens of Cartoon Network programs were produced at the Burbank studio, including “Samurai Jack, The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Ben 10, Adventure Time, Uncle Grandpa” and “Steven Universe.”

Cartoon Network Studios operations were consolidated with Warner Bros. Animation in 2022.

The Cartoon Network sign has become a piece of television history, purchased by enthusiasts and collectors eager to own a tangible piece of their favorite network. The allure of owning a tangible piece of television history is a sign of the deep emotional attachment many viewers have to their favorite animated network. The auction on Ebay was just one example of how nostalgia for the old Cartoon Network headquarters continues to strike a chord with fans.



Source: www.cartoonbrew.com