Neighbours' strangest franchises - high school spin-off, video game and time travel

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Neighbours is preparing to make its untimely exit after almost 40 years on our screens, the beloved soap that helped launch the careers of some of today’s biggest stars including actress Margot Robbie, pop star Kylie Minogue and singer Jason Donovan.The show has been on air for 37 years but recently Channel 5 has decided to part ways with the Australian drama, leaving them with no broadcaster for the UK.As a result, the show is gearing up for its final episode, which will be aired in summer 2022.Throughout its near four decade run, the Neighbours brand has seen many unusual branches due to its popularity, including a spin-off series about teenage students and a questionable 8-bit video game.Read on to check out some of the show’s wackiest money makers.Probably the more unconventional concept of the franchise, the Neighbours game featured a whole host of familiar faces as you try to beat your opponent.The player takes on the role of Scott Robinson, who was Jason Donovan’s character, as he speeds around Ramsay Street, the pub, cafe and Erinsborough High School.Of course, it's not as simple as it seems.Any number of obstacles aim to throw you off course, such as emus, kangaroos, cars in traffic, the show’s favourite pooch Bouncer and former resident Mrs Mangle.Scott is joined by Charlene, played by Kylie Minogue, and some other recognisable characters as he tries to make his way round the course to collect Grundy diamonds.Prior to the video game’s inevitable popularity, a much more analogue way of bringing the characters to life was on the shelves.The Neighbours Game, created in 1987, featured a board similar to the one found in Monopoly, with different colours and icons that had their own meanings.Players simply pulled a.