Dino-Riders (1988)
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Creator: Paul Kirchner
Dino-Riders is a cartoon television series that first aired in 1988. Dino-Riders was primarily a promotion to launch a new Tyco toy line. Only fourteen episodes were produced, three of which were produced on VHS for the United States. It aired in the U.S. as part of the Marvel Action Universe. The series focuses on the battle between the good Valorians and evil Rulons on prehistoric Earth. The Valorians were a super human race, whilst the Rulons were a mixture of humanoid creatures — both of which came from the future, however ended up transported back in time to the age of Dinosaurs. Once on Earth, the Valorians befriended dinosaurs whilst the Rulons brain-washed them.
Seasons
Season 1 Episodes
Episode 1
The Adventure Begins
Episode 2
Revenge of the Rulons
Episode 3
The Rulon Stampede
Episode 4
The Blue Skies of Earth
Episode 5
Toro, Toro, Torosaurus
Episode 6
T-Rex
Episode 7
Krulos
Episode 8
Tagg, You're It!
Episode 9
Thanksgiving
Episode 10
To Lose the Path
Episode 11
Enter the Commandos
Episode 12
Battle for the Brontosaurus