This past week, our Fight of Fandoms was a fan suggestion that pit two furry sleuths against one another. The movies these characters were pulled from came out thirty years apart, but both had small, strong animal investigators with lovable partners.

We have a lighthearted #FightofFandoms for you this week! Basil from the Great Mouse Detective versus Judy Hopps from #Zootopia! — Geek Bomb (@GeekBomb) January 28, 2017

The movies these characters were pulled from came out thirty years apart, but both had small, strong animal investigators with loveable partners.

Judy Hopps is the protagonist in Disney’s 2016 Zootopia, and is voiced by longtime Disney fan Ginnifer Goodwin. Hopps is the first bunny to join Zootopia’s police force. Her brand of fierce optimism coupled with her independent spirit lead are reminiscent of Amy Poehler’s Leslie Knope. She is regularly underestimated by her peers, but works tirelessly nonetheless to keep the citizens of Zootopia safe. Though she respects the law, she demonstrates that she will bend it at times for the greater good. Judy’s optimism can sometimes be reckless and bring her strife and danger, but in the end, her determination and companionship with Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) bring about a peaceful resolution. Judy Hopps is one of Disney’s strongest and most complex female characters, and that has made her a fan favourite. She tied with Moana Waialiki from Moana for Best Animated Female of 2016, according to the Alliance of Women Film Journalists.

Now, let’s go old school and take a look at an even smaller sleuth. This 1986 Disney movie is based on the children’s book series Basil of Baker Street by Eve Titus. A clear nod to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes, Basil is a heroic but prickly mouse detective. He displays a tenacious brilliance and uses his many talents while in pursuit of his nemesis, Professor Ratigan. A cunning and physically capable mouse, Basil is a superior investigator to Judy, but Basil can come off as rather self-centered — which is a stark contrast to Judy’s selflessness. Though, like Sherlock himself, Basil can’t do it all alone, and he does soften up to his companions over time.

So we had one classic going head-to-head with a new breed of Disney character and there were some passionate arguments being made on both sides.

For many, Judy couldn’t compare to Basil.

The Great Mouse Detective is one of Disney's best, and not only because the great Vincent Price starred in it. — tinyelbows (@tinyelbows_) January 28, 2017

Basil, Dr. Dawson and Toby will have this one solved before Judy writes her first 100 tickets. — William Stewart (@RedJello) January 28, 2017

Judy had plenty of loyal and vocal supporters, though.

Judy Hopps is a fully developed character with strengths and flaws. And I love a tiny optimist! @kazleberry #FightofFandoms pic.twitter.com/mZA5s9Gwac — Geek Bomb (@GeekBomb) January 29, 2017

This time around, the Bomb Squad’s votes did not reflect the final outcome:

Basil: Maude, Ryan, Matt, Em, Mickey Shona and Ceilidh.

Judy: Kazle Berry, Justine, Julian Alana, Maddie and AJ.

Cheeky as always, Brad voted for “Luther in animal form.”

In the end, Judy took home the title with 54% of the 452 votes.

Another big thank you to @ShijirD for suggesting Judy Hopps from Disney’s Zootopia versus Basil from Disney’s Great Mouse Detective. We love when you guys have suggestions for match-ups, so please feel free to tweet at Geek Bomb (@GeekBomb) or me directly (@Andraste) if you have any ideas.

Stay tuned for some more fun #FightofFandoms in February!