Avatar Extras (Book Two: Earth)

Avatar Extras was an event on Nicktoons in which episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender were shown, along with a series of pop-up extras giving facts and humorous comments.

Below is a list comprised of trivia and information released by Avatar Extras on episodes of the second book.

The Avatar State

 * 1) Reveals that each element is related to a season.

Return to Omashu

 * 1) In the original Avatar Pilot, Aang fought Zuko on scaffolding.
 * 2) Recap: Azula is the only firbender to shoot blue flames.
 * 3) It's because her fire burns hotter than most.
 * 4) This firebending technique known as a fire pinwheel.

The Swamp

 * 1) This is Toph's first appearance in the series.
 * 2) Fact: Throwing an extra "Yip" actually does make Appa go faster.
 * 3) Avatar Vision -- You see with your mind.

The Blind Bandit

 * 1) This is a very important episode.
 * 2) In it a new character is added to the group.
 * 3) Coupon translation: Master Yu's earthbending academy is the best school in the entire country.
 * 4) Special promotion: You only need to purchase a high quality uniform.
 * 5) How Aang checks if his ears are dirty.
 * 6) Master Yu is a prestigious Earthbending master who comes from generations of upper-class Earthbenders.
 * 7) But he's really just interested in money.
 * 8) This episode won an animation award known as an "Annie."
 * 9) For best character animation in television.
 * 10) Fact: The island of "Nunya business" is not real.
 * 11) Large bags are currently in style.
 * 12) Earth rumble six is a homage to professional wrestling.
 * 13) This episode was written by co-creator Mike DiMartino.
 * 14) Mike is a huge fan of wrestling.
 * 15) Xin Fu is the Avatar equivalent of Vince McMahon.
 * 16) The writers and creators tried to get "The Rock" to voice "The Boulder."
 * 17) "The Rock" was a professional wrestler turned actor.
 * 18) "The Rock" is also known as Dwayne Johnson.
 * 19) Hippo mad! Trademark. - All rights reserved.
 * 20) The Big Bad Hippo has teeth like a real hippo.
 * 21) "The Boulder" ended up being voiced by Mick Foley.
 * 22) Mick Foley is a famous wrestler himself known as "Mankind."
 * 23) Fact: Fire Nation Man is not actually from the Fire Nation
 * 24) Russian accent, also fake.
 * 25) Fire Nation Man is actually an awesome earthbender who takes on the persona of a bad guy.
 * 26) Earthbending catapult
 * 27) The Gopher.
 * 28) The Gecko.
 * 29) The Headhunter.
 * 30) Fun fact: This is not the first time we've seen this girl.
 * 31) She appeared briefly in the episode "the Swamp."
 * 32) ... as a strange vision in the mist.
 * 33) See?
 * 34) Black and white animation is a visual of how "The Blind Bandit" sees.
 * 35) She feels the vibrations in the earth.
 * 36) Her fighting style isn't flashy, but it's effective.
 * 37) Note: snarky attitude is not just a part of her wrestling character.
 * 38) It's part of her real character.
 * 39) Spoiler alert: "The Blind Bandit's" real name is Toph.
 * 40) That's why she has difficulty fighting Aang, who as an airbender is naturally light on his feet.
 * 41) In this episode Sokka reveals himself as a fashion expert.
 * 42) ...and Katara reveals herself as a thug.
 * 43) Punching sand is a common earthbending training exercise.
 * 44) Stay tuned, we see a lot more earthbending exercises in a later episode.
 * 45) Fact: The Bei Fong's are the richest people in the southern Earth Kingdom.
 * 46) A popular southern Water Tribe exit.
 * 47) Translation: "Taking a dive" means to lose on purpose.
 * 48) Flying boar -- first seen in the episode "The Swamp."
 * 49) Kids, don't trespass.
 * 50) "Twinkle Toes" is one of the many nicknames for Aang.
 * 51) Other nicknames include: "Master Arrowhead," "That bald kid," and "Hey you."
 * 52) Toph is voiced by the actor Jessie Flower.
 * 53) Originally Jessie voiced Meng in the episode "The Fortuneteller."
 * 54) Toph is great at acting like she's in danger.
 * 55) Devious smile.
 * 56) Toph's parents have no idea that Toph is an awesome earthbender.
 * 57) Neither does her earthbending teacher, Master Yu.
 * 58) This is the first good meal our gang had had in a while.
 * 59) ... If you don't count the bugs they ate at the swamp.
 * 60) Hint hint... Hint hint.
 * 61) Toph's earthbending style doesn't rely so much on punching and kicking rocks, but on bucking the earth and breaking peoples connection.
 * 62) Irony alert!
 * 63) The power of an airbender sneeze was first seen in the series premiere.
 * 64) Most places don't have rooms big enough for Appa.
 * 65) Fun fact: Originally Toph was going to be a 16 year old boy named Sud.
 * 66) Recap: Badgermoles were the original earthbenders.
 * 67) Like Toph badgermoles are blind.
 * 68) We later find out that Toph actually learned earthbending directly from the badgermoles.
 * 69) Metal cages are essential in catching earthbenders.
 * 70) It's because earthbenders can't bend metal... yet.
 * 71) Traditional Chinese characters are used for all writing in the Avatar world.
 * 72) Sokka is missing the point.
 * 73) ... It's a character trait.
 * 74) Hanging earthbenders in metal cages keeps them away from the earth.
 * 75) King Bumi was held in a metal cage in the episode "Return to Omashu."
 * 76) A bounty hunter captures fugitives for a monetary reward.
 * 77) Recap: Aang is a fugitive to the Fire Nation.
 * 78) Fact: "The Hippo" has the strongest jaw of any earth rumbler.
 * 79) The Fu Manchu is a mustache style popular in the Earth Kingdom.
 * 80) Expression translation: "Whaaaa?!"
 * 81) "The Boulder" talks about himself in the third person.
 * 82) "The third person" is a linguistics term... look it up.
 * 83) Toph's bending style is based on Chu Gar.
 * 84) ...also known as "Southern Praying Mantis" style.
 * 85) In general, earthbending is rooted in the "Hung Gar" style of Kung Fu.
 * 86) Did you know, Toph can feel the earth even if it isn't connected to the ground?
 * 87) The only type of earth she has trouble with is sand.
 * 88) Spoiler alert: sand is a major problem for Toph in the dessert.
 * 89) Advice: if you must pop your neck, get a chiropractor to do it.
 * 90) Spitting is not considered lady-like.
 * 91) Fun fact: Toph loves her name because it sounds like the word "tough."
 * 92) In a future episode Toph gets a second nickname.
 * 93) Spoiler alert: her second nickname is "the Runaway."
 * 94) Avatar prides itself on unexpected endings.
 * 95) And here's one now.
 * 96) "For your own good" is the worst reason ever!
 * 97) The Bei Fong estate is the largest estate in the village.
 * 98) Toph's "Blind Bandit" outfit is now her regular outfit.
 * 99) Note: Toph is not good at catching non-earth items.

Zuko Alone

 * 1) Hints that Iroh visited the Spirit World to find Lu Ten.