Ep 1. The Collector
- May 19, 2014
- 11 min
Boj season 1 episode 1, "The Collector," follows the adventures of a young Burrow dwelling creature named Boj who uses his imagination and resourcefulness to help his friends solve problems and have fun. In this episode, Boj receives a special invite to Mimi's party, but he must find a gift to bring to her first. With the help of his friend Gavin, Boj sets out to find the perfect present.
Along the way, Boj and Gavin come across Mr. Cloppity the collector, who has a peculiar hobby of collecting things like pencils, buttons, and even dust. Boj and Gavin are intrigued by Mr. Cloppity's oddities, and they begin to think that displaying a collection at the party might make for a great gift for Mimi.
Boj decides on a ribbon collection, and Mr. Cloppity offers to lend them his collection for the night. With an idea in place, Boj is now excited to go to the party and present his gift.
Upon arriving at the party, Boj notices that the ribbon display isn't receiving the attention he'd hoped for. It was then that he realized that his gift was not about the display itself, but about the love and care he put into selecting and presenting it. It was the friendship that he shared with Mimi, and the thought behind the present that really mattered.
As the night goes on, Boj and his friends dance around the campfire and play games. The episode ends with Boj and his friends resting by the fire, happy to be surrounded by each other's company.
Boj season 1 episode 1 is a heartwarming tale of friendship, imagination, and kindness. It teaches viewers that the best gifts come from the heart, and that it's not about how much you spend or how flashy the display is, but about the love you share with the people around you. Boj exemplifies these values throughout the episode, showing children the importance of being kind, resourceful, and imaginative.