Robotix is a 1985 American animated series based on the original Milton Bradley toyline of the same name featured on the Super Sunday programming block. [1] The toyline is of the construction type that includes motors, wheels and pincers and similar to the Erector Set and K'Nex. The series follows the conflict between the peaceful Protectons and the warmongering Terrakors on the prehistoric alien world Skalorr V in the distant past and two groups of humans from the year 200X who get caught up in it. [2]
The show was produced by Sunbow Productions and Marvel Productions and animated in Japan by Toei Animation, which also animated other cartoons featured on Super Sunday .
In 1987, the fifteen six-minute long shorts were compiled together and released on video as Robotix: The Movie, a 90-minute feature film. In July 2003, it was re-released on DVD for Region 2 in the UK and Ireland. [3]
The Robotix: The Movie | |
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Written by | Alan Swayze |
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Narrated by | Victor Caroli |
Music by | Robert J. Walsh |
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Distributed by | Claster Television |
Release date | 1987 |
Running time | 90 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
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