Ten fun facts about Ben 10

Here are ten fun facts about Ben 10, the popular animated series:

1. Original Premise: "Ben 10" was created by Man of Action Studios and first aired on Cartoon Network on December 27, 2005. It follows the story of a 10-year-old boy, Ben Tennyson, who discovers a powerful alien device called the Omnitrix.

2. Omnitrix Design: The Omnitrix was originally designed as a peacekeeping device to help different alien species understand each other, not as a weapon.

3. Alien Database: The Omnitrix initially allowed Ben to transform into 10 aliens, but it contained the DNA of over a million alien species, gradually revealed throughout the series.

4. Iconic Aliens: Some of the fan-favorite aliens include Heatblast, Four Arms, XLR8, and Diamondhead. Over the franchise, Ben unlocked dozens of additional aliens.

5. Ben's Family: Ben's cousin, Gwen Tennyson, possesses magical abilities inherited from their alien grandmother, Verdona, who belongs to the Anodite race.

6. Kevin Levin's Redemption: Kevin, originally introduced as a villain who could absorb energy, later became one of Ben's closest allies in Ben 10: Alien Force.

7. Multiple Series: The franchise includes several series:

• Ben 10 (2005–2008)
• Ben 10: Alien Force (2008–2010)
• Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (2010–2012)
• Ben 10: Omniverse (2012–2014)
• The Ben 10 Reboot (2016–2021)

8. Merchandising Success: "Ben 10" became one of Cartoon Network's most lucrative franchises, spawning toys, video games, and even live-action movies.

9. Live-Action Movie: In 2007, a live-action movie titled Ben 10: Race Against Time premiered, followed by Ben 10: Alien Swarm in 2009.

10. Reboot Differences: The 2016 Ben 10 reboot reintroduced the story with a more comedic tone and simplified animation, making it appealing to a younger generation.