Boutique Spanish Studio, The Frank Barton Company, Create ‘Pim Pam Pino’ – YouTube’s Fastest-Growing Preschool Series
Skwigly
The Frank Barton Company, the acclaimed animation studio known for its high-end campaigns for global brands, has just launched its very first original preschool series, Pim Pam Pino. In just six months, the handcrafted wooden world of Pim Pam Pino has drawn over 55 million views and nearly 70,000 subscribers on YouTube—an impressive milestone that positions the series for international growth across platforms.
Founded in 2008, The Frank Barton Company made a name for itself in the demanding world of animated advertising, where each project required inventing a distinctive visual identity in record time. The Madrid-based studio has worked with top-tier agencies and advertisers across Europe and beyond. Over time, the desire to build something lasting out of those short-lived creative bursts sparked the creation of a dedicated team for original content.
“For every ad campaign, we had to build a brand-new universe from scratch—only to see it disappear once the job was done. We wanted to create something that could last, something of our own,” says Ursula García, Executive Producer and Co-Director at The Frank Barton Company. “That’s how Pim Pam Pino was born: as a space where we could tell our own stories, at our own pace.”
A Handcrafted Wooden Universe, Built in 3D
Entirely produced in-house and without external funding, Pim Pam Pino was conceived as a 3D project that feels handmade. Drawing inspiration from wooden toys and manipulative materials, the series creates an immersive world designed for children ages 0 to 5. Each episode introduces playful learning moments—like counting, exploring emotions, or discovering animals—animated to original songs or traditional melodies reimagined using mostly wooden instruments.
Rather than focusing on lead characters, Pim Pam Pino is built around a collection of wooden pieces—cats on vacuum cleaners, flying piglets, geometric shapes—used to tell new stories each time, much like a child reaching into a toy box.
With its slow pacing, warm tones, and gentle storytelling, the series offers a screen experience that aligns with what today’s parents want: meaningful, calming content that supports early learning and emotional development.“Our goal with Pim Pam Pino is to offer a respectful, screen-based learning experience that echoes the tactile richness of real-world play,” adds Walter Belenky, Creative Director of the show. “The slow pacing, warm tones, and thoughtful music are all designed to support healthy cognitive and emotional development in young children.”
A new chapter, with the same independent spirit
While new episodes are already in development, Pim Pam Pino remains a brand-new series designed to grow organically. Production on Season 2 is already underway, with new episodes set to expand the show’s playful universe even further. It continues to explore foundational concepts for preschoolers…
Available on YouTube in both Spanish and English, Pim Pam Pino has quickly gained a loyal global audience. And while the studio remains committed to its work with international clients, this original IP represents a new and lasting pillar in The Frank Barton Company’s creative ecosystem.
Links to Pim Pam Pino on YouTube:
🎵 Spanish Channel
🎵 English Channel