Toxic Crusaders 

A group of mutants fight against the pollution-loving alien Dr. Killemoff in the fictional city of Tromaville, led by Toxie, a nerd-turned-superhero.

Creator:

Lloyd Kaufman

Stars:

Gregg Berger, Susan Blu, Rodger Bumpass

Cast

Series cast summary:
Gregg Berger		13 episodes, 1991
Susan Blu	...	Mona 13 episodes, 1991
Rodger Bumpass	...	Dr. Killemoff / ... 13 episodes, 1991
Paul Eiding	...	No-Zone 13 episodes, 1991
Ed Gilbert	...	Major Disaster 13 episodes, 1991
John Mariano		13 episodes, 1991
Chuck McCann	...	Mayor Grody 13 episodes, 1991
Hal Rayle	...	Bonehead / ... 13 episodes, 1991
Susan Silo	...	Mrs. Junko 13 episodes, 1991
Kath Soucie	...	Yvonne 13 episodes, 1991
Michael J. Pollard	...	Psycho 13 episodes, 1991
Patric Zimmerman	...	Junkyard 11 episodes, 1991

Storyline

The cartoon follows roughly the same plot as the films The Toxic Avenger and it's two succeeding sequels. A complete and hopeless nerd, Melvin, falls into toxic waste and becomes Toxie, a hideously deformed mutant of superhuman size and strength. Teaming with other mutants, No-Zone (whose power comes from radioactive sneezes), Major Disaster (he can control plants), Head-banger (Fender, a singing telegram delivery surfer-type, and Dr. Bender, a stereotype mad scientist, fused together - a hybrid character based on the Siamese twins in "Troma's War") and Junkyard, a dog/hobo hybrid, to become The Toxic Crusaders! Together they fight crime in every sense of the word and finally turn their attention on the Apolalypse Inc. of the movies Toxic Avenger Parts II & III, although in the series the chairman is an alien as opposed to Satan. The series follows the attempts of the crusaders to fight crime and be environmentally safe.

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Plot Keywords:

non comic book superhero | based on film | tromaesque | character name in title | 

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Comedy | Family | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-Y7

Details

Official Sites:

Troma

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

Los vengadores tóxicos

Company Credits

Production Co:

Murakami Wolf Swenson, Sachs Family Entertainment, Troma Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

24 min 30 min (13 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The show's original title was Toxic Avengers, but this title was seen as too violent, so it was changed to Toxic Crusaders.

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Quotes

Toxie: They're polluting the potado patch with toxic chemicals. That's un-american.

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Connections

Spin-off Toxic Crusaders (1992)

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Soundtracks

Toxic Crusaders
Written by Chuck Lorre
[Theme Song]

User Reviews

Great show

It's one of those great sadnesses when you realise one of your favourite childhood TV shows, frought with possibilities, only ran for 13 episodes. Maybe they did the old Ren & Stimpy thing, where you change the scenes around to make new plots.

Anyway, similar to the movies.....Apolcalyse Inc, an evil corperation run by Dr. Killemoff, an alien. They dump Toxic Waste and trash everywhere in New Jersey, especially here in Tromaville. A complete and hopeless nerd, Melvin Junko falls into some waste and becomes THE TOXIC CRUSADERS, Tromavilles favourite hideously deformed mutant of superhuman size and strength and the first superhero from New Jersey.

Joining him were his Mom, his girlfriend (blind...well, she's have to be really), Junkyard-a half dog/half man, NoZone-who has sneezes that go up to warp 5, Major Disaster-who can control plants.

Their opponants featured Psycho-Killemoff's henchmen, Bonehead-an old bully of Melvin's who has become a walking skeleton.

Overall, the aim of the series was to entertain (it wasn't just a toy commercial) and to educate about the enviroment.

Unfortunately, the TOXIC CRUSADERS never did beat Apololypse Inc.

(Trivia: a live action TOXIC CRUSADERS film was to be made by New Line Cinema, but they didn't honour their agreement....Troma took them to court)

TOXIC CRUSADERS THE MOVIE is available at amazon.com. It's the first 4 episodes stiched together....it's entertaining enough.

Enjoy!

AM