Research notes

Research sources and methods

A transparent list of source records used to build the English-language Top Cat story archive.

Updated October 2026Verifiable references

Source hierarchy

We prioritize information directly from the relevant publisher, developer, studio or documented media archive. Disagreements—such as broadcast order or RTP configurations—are disclosed rather than silently resolved.

Original TV: TVmaze and epguides for the complete list of 30 episodes, and established reference records for the original voice actors.

1990 game: MobyGames and retro-computing archives for releases and developer credits.

Modern adult slots: official studio pages for current published specifications, plus external reviews only where they are clearly identified as secondary sources.

Research bibliography

Research conventions

Each source link is supplied for verification and does not imply endorsement. A film poster from 2011 does not depict a 1961 broadcast frame. An explanatory slot diagram is never described as official gameplay. No unsupported RTP, payout ceiling, technical specification or age-permission claim should be added.

Use the editorial and rights policy to review asset permissions and restrictions before publication.

Regulatory references

Sources & fact-checking

Source links point to independent episode archives or to the original game publisher/developer. Details were reviewed on 21 October 2026.

See the editorial research policy for methodology and rights notes.