Chip
Teacup Boy
A teacup boy who appears in Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast'. He is a beloved character as Belle's companion.
Quotes
- Tea time is always special, Belle!
- My rim is chipped, but I'm doing great!
- Belle, play with me!
- Teapot mom is the best!
- Let's break the curse together, everyone!
Trivia
- Chip's design features one chipped rim.
- Japanese voice actor is Junji Yamaguchi.
- Some settings include multiple siblings, but primarily one Chip is famous.
- In the musical version, sometimes depicted as a cup containing coffee beans.
- Name derives from English 'chip (chipped fragment)'.
Alternate names
Chip
Chip Potts
Chip the Teacup
Profile
- Species
- Teacup (a human child transformed by magic)
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A boy in the form of a small teacup. Features a chipped rim, giving a cute appearance.
- Hair color
- Blond
- Distinguishing features
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- Chipped teacup rim
- Childlike adorable expression
- Iconic items
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- Teacup form
- Outfit as a resident of the enchanted castle
- With mother Mrs. Potts
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Innocent and full of curiosity. Fond of Belle, always stays by her side to support her. Fearless and approachable personality.
- Keywords
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- Brave
- Curious
- Loyal to friends
- Pure
- Mischievous
- Talents
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- Affable nature
- Situational judgment
- Quick-witted
- Skills
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- Adaptation to life in the magical world
- Cooperation with friends
- Exploring the castle
- Motivation
- To help Belle and the castle's companions, and break the curse.
- Favorite foods
- Tea, Cookies
- Hobbies
- Being by Belle's side, Playing
- Disliked situations
- Danger, Loneliness
History
- Backstory
- Originally a castle servant's child, transformed into a teacup by magic cast on the castle. Mother is Mrs. Potts. Befriends Belle and joins her adventures while helping her.
- Debut date
- November 22, 1991
- Work title
- Beauty and the Beast
- Media type
- Movie
Meeting with Belle
- Significant event
- Meeting with Belle
- Description
- Becomes her companion after Belle arrives at the castle, and supports her.
Escape during the castle attack
- Significant event
- Escape during the castle attack
- Description
- During the castle assault led by Gaston and the townspeople, helps Belle and the Beast escape.
Relationships
Mrs. Potts
Mother
His mother, with a deep parent-child bond. Kindly watches over Chip.
Sultan (Footstool)
Pet
A white dog, also Chip's friend.
Belle
Best friend
Accompanies Belle in her castle life, overcoming hardships together as close friends.
Beast
Ally
The castle's master, who plays a key role in breaking the curse. Chip respects and trusts him.
Mrs. Potts
Family
Watches over as mother and supports everyone in the castle.
Beast's Castle Servants
Beast's Castle Servants: unknown
Media appearances
Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Movie / Supporting
1991 animated film
Beauty and the Beast: Belle's Magical World
Anime / Supporting
2003 OVA
Kingdom Hearts series
Game / Supporting
2002~
Beauty and the Beast Musical
Stage play / Supporting
Voice cast and creators
Bradley Pierce
- Voice actor
- Bradley Pierce
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- 1991 film
- Notes
- Original voice actor
Junji Yamaguchi
- Voice actor
- Junji Yamaguchi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Japanese dub
Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont
- Creator name
- Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont
- Role
- Original author
Linda Woolverton
- Creator name
- Linda Woolverton
- Role
- Writer
Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Creator name
- Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Role
- Animation studio
Walt Disney Pictures
- Creator name
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Role
- Publisher
The Walt Disney Company
- Creator name
- The Walt Disney Company
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
Chip Figure
- Item name
- Chip Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Chip Plush
- Item name
- Chip Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Chip Mug
- Item name
- Chip Mug
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited