Numbuh 222[1][2] is a 2x4 Technology Officer and a Kids Next Door Scientist who often works at the Arctic and Deep Sea Science Labs. His most notable attribute is his distinct hair, that resembles that of Yugi Mutou[3] from the popular series, "Yu-Gi-Oh!".
History
After Father's Animalization Ray wiped out most of the KND, turning them into defenseless animals, a handful of KND operatives, including this Scientist, fled Earth, barely missing the ray's blast. Numbuh 222, along with Numbuh 42, helped Numbuh 202 modify the Age-o-tonic Birthday Suits so it would defend them from the Animalization Ray's effect. They soon after departed from Moonbase in a Subway Shuttle Pod with Numbuh 362, Numbuh 92, and Numbuh 59. Unfortunately, the Birthday Suits soon failed and the few remaining KND operatives, sans Tommy who was left behind at Moonbase, were turned into animals, with 222 turning into a Yak. He was later turned back to normal when Tommy destroyed the Animalization Ray.
He, along with Numbuh 202 and other KND scientists at the Arctic Lab were able to restore Heinrich Von Marzipan to his human form after he had transformed into a chocolate monster and was defeated by Numbuh 5. They seemingly enjoyed eating the leftover chocolate from the process (Operation: C.H.O.C.O.L.A.T.E.).
Numbuh 222 was present at the Deep Sea Science Lab when Cree Lincoln broke into the base as revenge for the scientists infecting her with the Unpoppable Zit. She breached the contamination chamber for Patient C, prompting all scientists present (including to evacuate the base (Operation: V.I.R.U.S.). He can be seen running away from Patient C in the post-credits scene (Operation: O.U.T.B.R.E.A.K.).
Numbuh 222 was part of the group of scientists who helped set up a rocket that was to be used for a mission to accelerate beyond the ridiculous barrier. They successfully launched the rocket, but it malfunctioned on the way and crash-landed on Earth (Operation: P.L.A.N.E.T.).
A great number of scientists were present at the Kids Next Door 2x4 Technology Convention, showcasing new inventions and improvements within 2x4 Technology. Oddly, Numbuh 222 is only seen running away from the Mechapillars when they attacked the convention. It later turned out to just be a cover to watch Doctor Time Space and the Continuums in peace (Operation: A.M.I.S.H.)
Numbuh 222, along with many others, helped Numbuh 74.239 build, prepare, and eventually launch a birthday cake-shaped rocket so Numbuh 1 could be sent into orbit to represent the Galactic Kids Next Door. He, and every other operative, fled the scene when an angry Father found and invaded their sooper secret hideout, still looking for his pipe (Operation: I.N.T.E.R.V.I.E.W.S.).
Trivia
- The design of this scientist is an obvious reference to Yugi[3] from the incredibly popular Japanese Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise. Because of this, he is the most infamous of the scientists with fans.
- Numbuh 222's codename was never stated explicitly in the series, but it was mentioned on the KND Production Website, along with Numbuh 202 (whose codename was initially considered for Numbuh 42), and Numbuh 22 (an early codename for Numbuh 202).
- The design outline sheet for Operation: G.R.A.D.U.A.T.E.S.'s second half also cites Numbuh 222 appearing along with 22 and 202, supporting this theory.
References
- ↑ KND Production Site: Operatives List, retrieved with Wayback Machine
- ↑ See this image
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yugi_Mutou