Dinosaucers
| Dinosaucers | |
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| Created by | Michael E. Uslan |
| Starring | See voice cast below |
| Country of origin | United States Canada |
| No. of episodes | 65 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) |
DIC Entertainment DR Movie |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Distributor |
Coca-Cola Telecommunications (1987) Sony Pictures Television (2002–present) DHX Media (2012–present) |
| Release | |
| Original network | first-run syndication |
| Original release | September 14 – December 11, 1987 |
Dinosaucers is an animated television series co-produced in the United States and Canada. It was created by DIC Entertainment. This animated program originally aired in syndication in the United States in 1987 by Coca-Cola Telecommunications. 65 total episodes were made throughout the show's broadcasting, but it only lasted one season in 1987.
The show's first 21 episodes could formerly be purchased individually by episode or as a set from online retailer Amazon.com.
There were originally plans by Galoob to release a Dinosaucers toyline, and prototype figures were produced; however, the line was scrapped after the show was canceled. The toys included Stego, Bronto-Thunder, Allo, Bonehead, Plesio, Quackpot, Ankylo, and Genghis Rex.
The show follows the Dinosaucers and their battles against the evil Tyrannos. Each group is composed of intelligent anthropomorphic dinosaurs or other prehistoric saurian species. The Dinosaucers are also allied with four humans known as the Secret Scouts. The two groups originally come from a planet in a counter-Earth orbit known as Reptilon. Most of the characters are named after the type of prehistoric animal they are based on, or some pun of the name.
Both groups have a central base of operations. The Dinosaucers' base is called Lava Dome and is located in a mountain area, in a dormant volcano. The Tyrannos' base is located under a tar pit. Each of the groups' members save for Teryx and Terrible Dactyl–who can themselves fly–have flying ships in which they can travel and do battle. Most ships actually resemble the personae of their respective owners. Along with their individual ships, both groups have a large mothership of sorts as well.
All the Dinosaucers have a button on the front of their uniforms which instantly devolves them to their primitive ancestors dinosaur state, while retaining their intelligence and speech capacity. This special ability is called Dinovolving and initially appeared to be a significant element of the series, as both Allo and Bronto Thunder Dinovolved in the first episode. Despite the apparent technological advantage, most of the later episodes did not feature any Dinovolving. Teryx was the only Dinosaucer who would never Dinovolve throughout the series, while Allo, Tricero, Bonehead and Bronto Thunder would use the ability in more than one episode.
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