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As a contemporary of ''Transformers'', ''Inhumanoids'' received a similar dual-pronged advertising push, consisting of an animated series produced by [[Marvel Productions]] and [[Sunbow Productions|Sunbow]], featuring many voice actors who also worked on ''Transformers'' and primarily scripted by [[Flint Dille]], and a comic book series released by [[Marvel Comics]] under their "Star Comics" imprint which directly adapted the cartoon. The cartoon began as a seven-minute segment on the "Super Sunday" block, running to fifteen installments that were later combined into a movie, which was then in turn split back into five half-hours and coupled with eight brand-new shows to form a complete season of thirteen half-hour episodes. The series was distinguished by an unusual art style that involved heavy use of shadow, often gory content, and a narrative structure highly unlike any other American cartoon at the time that saw the end of each episode lead directly into the next. | As a contemporary of ''Transformers'', ''Inhumanoids'' received a similar dual-pronged advertising push, consisting of an animated series produced by [[Marvel Productions]] and [[Sunbow Productions|Sunbow]], featuring many voice actors who also worked on ''Transformers'' and primarily scripted by [[Flint Dille]], and a comic book series released by [[Marvel Comics]] under their "Star Comics" imprint which directly adapted the cartoon. The cartoon began as a seven-minute segment on the "Super Sunday" block, running to fifteen installments that were later combined into a movie, which was then in turn split back into five half-hours and coupled with eight brand-new shows to form a complete season of thirteen half-hour episodes. The series was distinguished by an unusual art style that involved heavy use of shadow, often gory content, and a narrative structure highly unlike any other American cartoon at the time that saw the end of each episode lead directly into the next. | ||
The ''Inhumanoids'' cartoon forged a connection with the larger "Sunbow universe" of ''Transformers'', ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' and ''[[Jem|Jem and the Holograms]]'' by featuring the omnipresent [[Hector Ramirez (G1)|Hector Ramirez]] in his largest role, and indicating that one of the heroes was G.I. Joe's [[Ace]]. | The ''Inhumanoids'' cartoon forged a connection with the larger "Sunbow universe" of ''Transformers'', ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' and ''[[Jem|Jem and the Holograms]]'' by featuring the omnipresent [[Hector Ramirez (G1)|Hector Ramirez]] in his largest role, and indicating that one of the heroes was G.I. Joe's [[Ace (G.I. Joe)|Ace]]. Even the gargantuan zombie-dinosaur D'Compose managed a cameo in the ''Jem'' episode "Broadway Magic" because cartoons are weird like that. | ||
The comic book, meanwhile, was cancelled after only four issues, ending on a cliffhanger, but was nonetheless reprinted as a [[back-up strips|back-up strip]] in Marvel UK's ''Transformers'' title, running from #[[Resurrection!|103]]-[[Hunters|118]]. | The comic book, meanwhile, was cancelled after only four issues, ending on a cliffhanger, but was nonetheless reprinted as a [[back-up strips|back-up strip]] in Marvel UK's ''Transformers'' title, running from #[[Resurrection!|103]]-[[Hunters|118]]. | ||
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{{note|In ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II]]'', [[Ask Vector Prime|Vector Prime states]] that the events of ''Inhumanoids'' are [[canon]] for [[Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Primax 984.17 Alpha]].}} | {{note|In ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II]]'', [[Ask Vector Prime|Vector Prime states]] that the events of ''Inhumanoids'' are [[canon]] for [[Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Primax 984.17 Alpha]].}} | ||
===Shattered Glass=== | ===''Shattered Glass''=== | ||
At some point, the Inhumanoids attacked. The American government promised this would never happen again. {{storylink|Eye in the Sky}} | At some point, the Inhumanoids attacked. The American government promised this would never happen again. {{storylink|Eye in the Sky}} | ||
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At least, that was the story of the classic video game ''[[Ninja Gladiator]]'', released by [[Flippy-Floppy Industries]] in [[1987]]. In ''real life'', the Inhumanoids were forced back underground during the administration of [[President of the United States|President-elect]] [[Edward Augutter]] (former Earth Corps). | At least, that was the story of the classic video game ''[[Ninja Gladiator]]'', released by [[Flippy-Floppy Industries]] in [[1987]]. In ''real life'', the Inhumanoids were forced back underground during the administration of [[President of the United States|President-elect]] [[Edward Augutter]] (former Earth Corps). | ||
There are five named Inhumanoids: Tendril, D'Compose, [[Hojoni]], Ssslither, and their ruler Metlar. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II}} | There are five named Inhumanoids: Tendril, D'Compose, [[Hojoni]], Ssslither, and their ruler Metlar. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* ''Shattered Glass'' is a universe where, for the most part, the usual heroes are villains and vice versa: the Inhumanoids being a menace there too is an oddity. | * ''Shattered Glass'' is a universe where, for the most part, the usual heroes are villains and vice versa: the Inhumanoids being a menace there too is an oddity. | ||
* Hasbro planned a relaunch of ''Inhumanoids'' in the early 2010s, now called ''Primordia''. That's normal. What isn't is that it would be part of a [[Unit:E]] crossover from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'', including ''Inhumanoids'' guys alongside Stretch Armstrong and Candyland. <ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-robots-disguise-prime-discussion/1053596-aligned-continuity-panel-tf-con-charlotte-4.html#post13037062 TF2005.com] "More tidbits from a friend of mine who took notes at the panel: ... TFP was going to lead into a massive Avengers style Unit: E crossover to jumpstart the other brands participating. Ratchet and Fowler from TFP; Duke from GI Joe; Synergy from Jem and the Holograms; Princess Lollipop from Candyland; also characters from MASK, Stretch Armstrong, Micronauts, Sectaurs, Primordia (the renamed Inhumanoids) and more."</ref> | * Hasbro planned a relaunch of ''Inhumanoids'' in the early 2010s, now called ''Primordia''. That's normal. What isn't is that it would be part of a [[Unit:E]] crossover from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'', including ''Inhumanoids'' guys alongside Stretch Armstrong and Candyland. <ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-robots-disguise-prime-discussion/1053596-aligned-continuity-panel-tf-con-charlotte-4.html#post13037062 TF2005.com] "More tidbits from a friend of mine who took notes at the panel: ... TFP was going to lead into a massive Avengers style Unit: E crossover to jumpstart the other brands participating. Ratchet and Fowler from TFP; Duke from GI Joe; Synergy from Jem and the Holograms; Princess Lollipop from Candyland; also characters from MASK, Stretch Armstrong, Micronauts, Sectaurs, Primordia (the renamed Inhumanoids) and more."</ref> | ||
Revision as of 02:43, 16 November 2015
Inhumanoids was a short-lived toyline released by Hasbro in 1986. Unusual in that it was named for the villains of the piece, Inhumanoids centred on the scientist-cum-superhero team, Earth Corps, as they protected the world from the threat of the titular subterranean monsters with the aid of the elemental beings known as the Mutores. The series was, alas, not particularly successful, coming to an end after only one year.
As a contemporary of Transformers, Inhumanoids received a similar dual-pronged advertising push, consisting of an animated series produced by Marvel Productions and Sunbow, featuring many voice actors who also worked on Transformers and primarily scripted by Flint Dille, and a comic book series released by Marvel Comics under their "Star Comics" imprint which directly adapted the cartoon. The cartoon began as a seven-minute segment on the "Super Sunday" block, running to fifteen installments that were later combined into a movie, which was then in turn split back into five half-hours and coupled with eight brand-new shows to form a complete season of thirteen half-hour episodes. The series was distinguished by an unusual art style that involved heavy use of shadow, often gory content, and a narrative structure highly unlike any other American cartoon at the time that saw the end of each episode lead directly into the next.
The Inhumanoids cartoon forged a connection with the larger "Sunbow universe" of Transformers, G.I. Joe and Jem and the Holograms by featuring the omnipresent Hector Ramirez in his largest role, and indicating that one of the heroes was G.I. Joe's Ace. Even the gargantuan zombie-dinosaur D'Compose managed a cameo in the Jem episode "Broadway Magic" because cartoons are weird like that.
The comic book, meanwhile, was cancelled after only four issues, ending on a cliffhanger, but was nonetheless reprinted as a back-up strip in Marvel UK's Transformers title, running from #103-118.
Fiction
The Transformers cartoon
Shattered Glass
At some point, the Inhumanoids attacked. The American government promised this would never happen again. Eye in the Sky
Animated cartoon
In the year 2021, Brandon "Big Boss" Babel freed five Inhumanoids, ancient horrors imprisoned below the surface of the Earth. With the Earth Corps indisposed, only the Ninja Gladiators were able to face these monsters!
At least, that was the story of the classic video game Ninja Gladiator, released by Flippy-Floppy Industries in 1987. In real life, the Inhumanoids were forced back underground during the administration of President-elect Edward Augutter (former Earth Corps).
There are five named Inhumanoids: Tendril, D'Compose, Hojoni, Ssslither, and their ruler Metlar. The AllSpark Almanac II
Notes
- Shattered Glass is a universe where, for the most part, the usual heroes are villains and vice versa: the Inhumanoids being a menace there too is an oddity.
- Hasbro planned a relaunch of Inhumanoids in the early 2010s, now called Primordia. That's normal. What isn't is that it would be part of a Unit:E crossover from Transformers: Prime, including Inhumanoids guys alongside Stretch Armstrong and Candyland. [1]
References
- ↑ TF2005.com "More tidbits from a friend of mine who took notes at the panel: ... TFP was going to lead into a massive Avengers style Unit: E crossover to jumpstart the other brands participating. Ratchet and Fowler from TFP; Duke from GI Joe; Synergy from Jem and the Holograms; Princess Lollipop from Candyland; also characters from MASK, Stretch Armstrong, Micronauts, Sectaurs, Primordia (the renamed Inhumanoids) and more."
External links
- Inhumanoids at Wikipedia
