V.R. Troopers (1994–1996)

Industrialist Carl Ziktor's virtual alter-ego Grimlord worked on the creation of an army made of warrior robots. And, before he became missing for two years, Ryan Steel's father worked with... See full summary »

Stars:

Michael Sorich, Gardner Baldwin, Mike Reynolds

Cast

Series cast summary:
Michael Sorich	...	Woody Stocker (76 episodes, 1994-1996)
Gardner Baldwin	...	Grimlord (46 episodes, 1994-1996)
Mike Reynolds	...	General Ivar (46 episodes, 1994-1996)
Richard Rabago	...	Tao Chong (45 episodes, 1994-1995)
Brad Hawkins	...	Ryan Steele (44 episodes, 1994-1995)
Michael Bacon	...	J.B. Reese (44 episodes, 1994-1995)
Sarah Brown	...	Kaitlin Star (44 episodes, 1994-1995)
Julian Combs	...	Professor Horatio Hart (44 episodes, 1994-1995)
Kerrigan Mahan	...	Jeb (44 episodes, 1994-1995)
Farrand Thompson	...	Young Ryan (44 episodes, 1994-1995)
Zeb	...	Jeb (44 episodes, 1994-1995)
Aaron Pruner	...	Percival 'Percy' Rooney III (43 episodes, 1994-1995)
T.J. Storm	...	Doom Master (31 episodes, 1995-1996)
Kristin Norton	...	Despera (31 episodes, 1995-1996)

Storyline

Industrialist Carl Ziktor's virtual alter-ego Grimlord worked on the creation of an army made of warrior robots. And, before he became missing for two years, Ryan Steel's father worked with Professor Hart to prevent Grimlord's efforts by developing the ultimate weapon using the most advanced technology man had ever seen to stop him. Now, with the help of his friends J.B. and Kaitlin, Ryan and his friends use the VR power to prevent Grimlord's army from crossing over into our reality from Virtual Reality--and ruling it. However, will Ryan ever find his father?

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Plot Keywords:

weapon | dog | superhero | digital | cyborg | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Family | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Cybertron

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Saban Entertainment, Toei Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (92 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The temple, which Ryan is often seen meditating or practicing karate in front of, is a memorial in Angles Gate Park in San Pedro, on the southern edge of Los Angeles. The memorial houses the Korean Peace Bell, which was given by Korea to the city during the 1976 bicentennial.

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Quotes

[J.B. is informed that Ryan has rescued the puppies]
J.B. Reese: Thanks! Now to head back before...
[Skugs show up in battle]
J.B. Reese: [surprised] Oh, no, too late!
[each Skug takes off its own head and kicks it onto the ground; the heads explode, heavily damaging J.B.]
J.B. Reese: [shouts] Kaitlin!

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Connections

Edited from Chôjinki Metalder (1987)

User Reviews

I hand it to Saban...he tried...

VR Troopers was okay...suprisingly, it's counterpart is actually 3 unrelated Metal Hero Shows. Not to mention, they were all 80s shows. So trying to tie in together 3 unrelated shows that were all out-dated 80s footages was some effot there. However, if Saban was trying to pull something like this. I'd prefer he adapt something like Blue SWAT or the Rescue Mission Series, like Winspector or Solbrain. On second thought...nevermind...one, look how Beetleborgs turned out and it's too little too late for using early 90s Japanese footage for this Millenium. That and Saban is no longer in the toku-adapt business any more, that's Disney's department now.