Dasdasi clips on Facebook

There's a Facebook page for Dasdasi with some clips from the episodes. They're in Persian, so I can't understand what they're saying, but it looks pretty funny! Check them out if you want to see the spin-off for yourself!

Oobi is back! A new spin-off called "Dasdasi"

I'm back with some very unexpected news! There is a brand-new Oobi SPIN-OFF!! It's called "Dasdasi" and is a localized remake of the original show. It was filmed last year in Iran and is currently airing in a couple of other Middle Eastern and Asian countries as well.

Like the Oobi we all know and love, Dasdasi is about two sibling hand puppets who live with their grandpa. But there's a big difference: their parents live with them too, and they're major characters.

The cast! Dad and Mom are on the left.

What I like: I'm really glad that other countries are getting to experience a new version of Oobi. It's also nice to see the show stemming off into a franchise of its own. More than a decade after the old show started, there is still new Oobi stuff being made. Pretty impressive for a kids' show.

The puppeteers on Dasdasi are all professional comedians, and they each have quite a few film credits under their belts. I can't tell what they're saying in the clips, but it sounds hilarious.

What I don't: I'm not sure how I feel about the parents. I've always liked the original show's dynamic, with Grampu as the kids' only guardian. Like I've said before, I think it offers some great representation of a non-traditional family unit that you don't see very often in kids' TV. I guess I'll have to wait for an English dub for my final verdict!!

Behind the scenes