As a lifelong fan of Nickelodeon's colorful universe, I couldn't contain my excitement when I first heard about Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl. The prospect of seeing my childhood heroes duke it out in a platform fighter felt like a dream come true. The initial roster reveal in 2021 had me grinning from ear to ear—seeing SpongeBob SquarePants bounce around alongside Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender, and even the chaotic duo Ren & Stimpy, was pure nostalgia fuel. The developers, Ludosity, seemed to be crafting a heartfelt tribute to the channel's legacy, spanning decades of animation. But as I scrolled through the character list, a growing sense of bewilderment settled in. One of the channel's most iconic, long-running, and genuinely magical shows was completely absent. Where were The Fairly OddParents?

The base game's omission was puzzling, but I held onto hope. Surely, I thought, this would be rectified with post-launch downloadable content. DLC is the perfect avenue to address fan requests and include beloved characters who missed the initial cut. My optimism was short-lived. When datamines and leaks about the planned DLC fighters began circulating, my heart sank. The list was packed with more faces from franchises already heavily represented. We were getting additional Avatar characters, the TMNT's Shredder, and even more SpongeBob representatives. By the time the alleged DLC cycle would be complete, SpongeBob's franchise would boast a staggering six fighters. Meanwhile, the world of Dimmsdale remained a ghost town in the game's files. Not a single pixel of Timmy Turner, Cosmo, or Wanda was to be found.

This decision feels like a profound oversight. The Fairly OddParents wasn't some obscure, short-lived series. It was a ratings juggernaut that aired for over a decade, left an indelible mark on meme culture, and remains relevant in streaming libraries today. Nickelodeon's own treatment of the series has been notoriously inconsistent, canceling and reviving it multiple times. To see this pattern of neglect extend into the gaming sphere is doubly frustrating. While other classic shows like Jimmy Neutron are finally getting their due in the DLC, Fairly OddParents continues to be sidelined. It's the glaring omission in an otherwise celebratory crossover.

What makes this exclusion so baffling is the sheer, boundless potential for a moveset. As a player who loves creative and unpredictable fighters, imagining Timmy Turner in the arena is thrilling. His entire premise is built on magical chaos! He wouldn't just throw punches; he'd wield the limitless power of fairy godparent magic. His special moves could be a vibrant, chaotic showcase of the show's humor:

• Neutral Special: Wishful Thinking – Timmy points his wand, and a random object or character appears to attack. One moment it's a giant ham, the next it's the Crimson Chin delivering a mighty chin slam!

• Side Special: Cosmo & Wanda Assist – Cosmo could fly forward with a clumsy, damaging tackle, while Wanda could create a protective bubble shield.

• Up Special: Fairy Flight – Timmy is carried upward in a sparkly burst of magic by his fairies.

• Down Special: "Da Rules!" – Jorgen Von Strangle temporarily appears, shouting and stunning nearby opponents with his sheer volume.

• Final Smash: "Poof!"** – Timmy makes a grand wish, warping the entire stage into a bizarre, physics-defying scenario from the show, like the inside of a giant tube of toothpaste or a dance party with Chip Skylark.

The possibilities aren't limited to Timmy, either. Ludosity has shown a willingness to include unexpected picks. Why not the obsessed Mr. Crocker, trying to capture fairies with his net? Or the sinister babysitter Vicky, using her mallet and general malevolence as weapons? The potential for unique stage design is equally exciting—imagine battling on the floating city of Pixies, backstage at a Chip Skylark concert, or in the twisted, darkly humorous version of Timmy's closet.

As of 2026, with the known DLC plans seemingly finalized, the future looks dim for Fairly OddParents representation. The datamined roster leaves no room for interpretation. While games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate have shown that second waves of DLC are possible if a game is successful enough, it feels like a long shot. The community's voice on this matter has been loud and clear on forums and social media, yet it seems to have gone unheard.

Franchise in NASB	Base Roster Fighters	DLC Fighters (Leaked)	Total
SpongeBob SquarePants	4	+2	6 🎯
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles	2	+2	4
Avatar: The Last Airbender	2	+1	3
The Fairly OddParents	0	0	0 😞

This table highlights the imbalance that stings the most. When one franchise gets half a dozen slots, the complete absence of another major pillar of Nickelodeon's history feels less like an oversight and more like a deliberate snub. For now, I'll continue to main the characters we have, enjoying the chaotic battles between Reptar and Powdered Toast Man. But a part of me will always be waiting, hoping for a sparkle of pink and green fairy magic to finally appear on the character select screen. The game is a wonderful tribute, but without the Fairly OddParents, its celebration of Nickelodeon's legacy feels, sadly, incomplete.