Ben 10

Story

Ben Tennyson discovers the Omnitrix, a mysterious alien device with the power to transform the wearer into ten different alien species. With his new powers, Ben faces the responsibilities of being a hero as he battles supernatural and alien enemies.

Why we chose it

The story of an ordinary boy who becomes a superhero, became hugely popular at the beginning of the 21^st century, capturing the imagination of adventure loving children.

Where it came from

Ben 10 was created by Man of Action Studios for Cartoon Network.

Where it went next

The Ben 10 franchise now consists of five television series and four television films. At 13 years it is Cartoon Network’s longest running franchise to date and is aired around the world. The original series ran from 2006 to 2008, with a reboot starting in 2016.

The 2006 series is now known as Ben 10 Classic, with the many variations having their own names including Ben 10: Alien Force and Ben 10: Onmiverse. Most series follow on from the previous with their own plot-lines and alien enemies. There is also Ben 10: Ultimate Challenge which is a trivia show where competitors answer questions about the series. There are Ben 10 toys, comic books, board games, video games, bedding, footwear, clothing line and Lego construction sets.