Marv and the Humongous Hamster

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Mar 30, 2024

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When ordinary boy Marvin wears his super-suit, he becomes MARV. A superhero with infinite powers . . . Disaster strikes when Dr Boom uses his latest invention to make Nibbles the classroom hamster HUMONGOUS! Armed with his super-suit and robot sidekick, Pixel, Marvin leaps into action to become the invincible, unstoppable superhero, MARV!
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