Slugterra

Slugterra
Genre	Action Sci-Fi
Format	Computer animation
Created by	Asaph Fipke
Voices of	Samuel Vincent Andrew Francis Lee Tockar Shannon Chan-Kent Mark Oliver Brian Drummond
Composer(s)	Brian Carson
Country of origin	Canada United States
Original language(s)	English, Malay (Malaysia) English (Canada and US)
No. of seasons	3
No. of episodes	39 (1 movie) (List of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Asaph Fipke Chuck Johnson Ken Faier Rob Hoegee
Producer(s)	Asaph Fipke
Running time	22 minutes
Production company(s)	Nerd Corps Entertainment Astral Media Disney XD Canada Original Productions Disney XD USA Co-Productions
Broadcast
Original channel	Disney XD (Canada)(Canada) Disney XD(USA)
Original run	September 3, 2012 (2012-09-03) – October 15, 2013
External links
Official website

Slugterra was an Canadian/American animated television series created by Asaph Fipke. It Brodcasted on Disney XD Canada on September 3 2012 at Weekends at 2pm. Later also Brodcasted on Disney XD on October 15, 2012, at 3:30 PM ET. The series aired its final episode on October 15, 2013. The series was produced by the Canadian animation studio Nerd Corps Entertainment. The Series was finished however a Slugterra Movie would premiere in Spring 2014.

Synopsis

Eli Shane is a young man determined to be the greatest slug-slinging hero of them all. He can do this only by collecting, training, and dueling little creatures called slugs. Before he came to Slugterra, he had only one slug, a famous slug named Burpy. When first in Slugterra, he finds a friend with a Molenoid named Pronto. Next he finds Trixie, a girl who saves him from a rogue slug-slinger. Then he meets a Cave Troll named Kord. With the help of Pronto he enters a tournament in which he trains and receives more slugs. He gets ready and then tries to stop the nefarious Dr. Thaddeus Blakk and his ghoul slugs.

Slugs

Slugs are tiny creatures found all over Slugterra, a never-imagined underground world. They have special powers according to their element, which are: Fire, Water, Air, Earth, Light, Dark, Freak, Metal, Toxic, Ice, Plant, and Electricity. When these slugs are fired with the help of Blasters, they reach a speed of one hundred miles per hour and transform into a more powerful form which can be highly destructive. Once they are fired, they can only be re-used if their Slingers are fast in picking them up and reloading, otherwise they will return to one's hideout if one is friendly to them. All Slug-Slingers have to expand their arsenal and for that they use certain techniques like only talking, using special slug collecting devices. Slugs need be fed regularly so that they remain healthy, and baby slugs need extra special care to help them mature. They are kept in special cylinder-shaped cases called slug containers. Blasters have three parts, the base, barrel and space for reloading in which slugs are fitted and then fired by fusing energy of slugs and blaster. The list of slug is as follows:

1. Aquabeek
2. Arachnet - A purple slug that takes on a spider-like form when transformed. Can spin webs quickly to use as nets or grappling wires.
3. Armashelt
4. Boon Doc - An aqua green slug with one eye. Considered to be very rare and possesses great healing powers, which can purify Ghoul Slugs.
5. Bubbaleone - A slug that can inflate itself like a balloon when transformed. It can also carry people inside its body and shoot blasts of bubbles.
6. Crystalyd
7. Dustpuff
8. Dirt Urchin
9. Enigmo - A rare slug that can blind any living thing it hits, which can be reversed by being hit by the Slug again. Being hit by one also enables the target to be able to see a slug's aura.
10. Fandango
11. Fingerlings
12. Flaringo
13. Flatulorhinkus - A slug that releases a foul-smelling toxic gas when blasted, often used to make a quick getaway.
14. Flopper - A very weak slug that lacks any powers.
15. Forgesmelter - A slug commonly found in volcanic regions. When transformed, it can spew lava hot enough to melt the toughest metals.
16. Frightgeist - A slug that takes on a hideous zombie-like appearance when transformed. It can distort the vision of whoever it hits, causing them to see their worst fears.
17. Frostcrawler - An icy slug that gains white fur when transformed, giving it a yeti-like appearance. Can breathe ice, which is useful for freezing enemies and making slopes.
18. Geoshard - A slug that forms a crystalline shell around its target.
19. Grenuker
20. Hop Rock - A slug with a rocky shell covering its back. It becomes a living bomb in its transformed state and will explode upon impact.
21. Hoverbug
22. Hypnogriff - A slug that possesses hypnotic abilities, sending its victims into a zombie-like trance.
23. Infurnus - A fiery slug that is commonly kept by the Shane family. When transformed, it takes on a dragon-like appearance with flaming wings and can breathe fire.
24. Inkdevil
25. Jellyfish
26. Lariat
27. Lavalynx
28. Mimkey - A slug that can mimic the transformed state and powers of any opposing slugs fired at it.
29. Neotox - A slug that releases a green cloud that can petrify any who inhale it.
30. Phosphoro
31. Polero
32. Raast
33. Rammstone
34. Sharkus - As its name suggests, this aquatic slug becomes a shark-like form when blasted.
35. Sliksilver
36. Slyren - A slug with a gentle singing voice that sends anyone who listens too closely to sleep. When transformed, its voice becomes a baritone sound and more powerful.
37. Smink
38. Sonikin
39. Speedstinger
40. Tazerling - A blue slug with lightning bolt-shaped antennae. It can fire bolts of electricity from its mouth when transformed.
41. Thresher
42. Thuglett
43. Tormato
44. Toxis
45. Vinedrill
46. Xmitter - A slug that when shot will cause a blast that shuts down any nearby electrical devices.

• Ghouls

Dr. Blakk turns normal slugs into ghouls by using dark water. Some of the ghouls are:

1. Amperling-ghouled Tazerling
2. Darkfurnace-ghouled Infurnus

1. Armachomp-ghouled Armashelt
2. Blimplown-ghouled Bubbaleone
3. Blinddevil-ghouled Inkdevil
4. Boomer-ghouled Grenuker
5. Boon Death-ghouled Boon Doc
6. Cryptogriff-ghouled Hypnogriff
7. Flatlorex-ghouled Flaturhinkus
8. FrostFang- ghouled Frostcrawler
9. Grimmstone-ghouled Rammstone
10. Hop Jack-ghouled Hop Rock
11. Illusiolett-ghouled Thuglett
12. Jollyfist-ghouled Jellyish
13. Needlowveil-ghouled Needlow
14. Neurotox-ghouled Neotox
15. Nightgeist-ghouled Frightgeist
16. Pyringo-ghouled Flaringo
17. Sandslam-ghouled Dustpuff
18. Tempesto-ghouled Tormato
19. Thrasher-ghouled Thresher
20. Blachnet-ghouled Arachnet
21. Tarbeek-ghouled Aquabeek

• Artificial

1. Roboslug

Characters

Main characters

• Eliott "Eli" Shane (voiced by Samuel Vincent): The series main protagonist who grew up on the surface, always dreaming of the day his father would take him down to Slugterra to become The Shane - a slugslinging hero who protects this amazing underground world from bad guys! When William "Will" Shane goes missing, it's up to Eli to make the drop down to Slugterra alone on his 15th birthday, as well as learn how to become the greatest slugslinger. He was in the slugterra tournament and almost won but he lost by an opponent. He currently is the only Shane that is in Slugterra. Eli has a high potential and is ready to take any evil in Slugterra, he is also the one to technically name the 'Ghoul' Slugs.
• Pronto Geronimole (voiced by Lee Tockar): A proud and knowledgeable molenoid tracker. He is a master rogue, slugslinger and adventurer... or at least that's how he tells it. Molenoids have a built-in magnetic compass that means they can find their way almost anywhere. Unfortunately this has completely gone to his head, which is why Pronto's been kicked out of almost every cavern he's ever been to at least once! For a tracker his sense of direction is surprisingly awful. Luckily his Slugsniper rifle aim is pretty good! He is also the king of the molenoids as seen in the episode "keys to the kingdom".
• Beatrice "Trixie" Sting (voiced by Shannon Chan-Kent): She is no slouch on the slugslinging field, along with that her blaster packs a mean slug punch! Though she likes to keep an eye out for unusual slugs, Trixie's always got her head in the game and can often spot an exit or a smart strategy when the team is caught up in the fight. The Shane Gang's resident slug expert, Trixie's dream is to make a documentary film all about the funny little creatures called slugs. Nobody in Slugterra seems to realize slugs have feelings, a chirp-based language, as well as a society all their own, but she's going to prove it to everyone in her one-minute Slugisodes.
• Kord Zane (voiced by Andrew Francis): A huge cave troll. He is a gear-head mechanic who fixes the team's mecha-beasts and upgrades their blasters. His favorite thing to do is play practical jokes, usually on Pronto! He's pretty easy-going, as well as it's rare to see any of the typical Cave Troll Rage in Kord. This mountain of muscle has a big heart to match his giant biceps, but watch out! Kord's got a wicked slinging arm.

Villains

• Dr. Thaddius Blakk (voiced by Mark Oliver): The series main antagonist and the owner of Blakk Industries. His business dealings and the creation of the Slugterranian Express train have made him a rich and powerful man. Ultimately, his business is hiding his true purpose: to control all of Slugterra and destroy the magical slug energy that protects this underground world. A powerful slugslinger with a terrifying multi-shot Harbinger Firestorm blaster, Blakk has corrupted his slugs through the dark science of ghouling, turning them into ruthless shadows of their former sluggy selves. It is revealed in "The Unbeatable Master" that Dr. Blakk once competed against Will Shane to be trained by Shinai, the titular character of the episode, only to lose. This began a harsh rivalry between the two.
• Dr. Blakk's goons Dr. Blakk hires hundreds of goons to do his bidding.

• Maurice (voiced by Brian Drummond): He is one of Dr. Blakk's henchmen. He reports directly to Blakk and is rarely seen sent out into the field to fight or recon information.
• El Diablos Nacho (voiced by Brian Drummond): Blakk's right-hand man. Some have seen strange signs that may say there is more to him, maybe even that he is some kind of human or troll ghouling. In the episode What Lies Beneath it is revealed that he is one of the Darkbains who works with Dr. Blakk on behalf of his leader who has an arrangement with Blakk.
• Twist (voiced by David A. Kaye): a Slugslinger who befriended the "Shane Gang" who was in fact working for Dr. Blakk. He carries a deep hatred towards the Shanes due to his father falling to his doom when Will Shane caught him stealing a large amount of slugs, causing him panic and run. Twist becomes Blakk's apprentice after he fires El Diablos Nacho. He has a ghoul slug named "Loki", with powers that mimic the powers of the deity of the same name.
• Sedo (voiced by Sam Vincent): A molenoid who works for Dr. Blakk and Pronto's lifelong nemesis. He appears to not be aware of this.
• Locke and Lode (voiced by Mark Oliver and Lee Tockar): Two twin Slugslingers who work for Dr. Blakk. Both brothers are large built men with large backpacks and heavy armor. Locke wears yellow and Lode wears red.

• Quentin (voiced by Andy Toth): A mad scientist who wanted to get rid of Slugs and replace them with roboslugs. His goggles scan Slugs and program counter measures. During a field trip, Quentin fell into a room with Slugs and was trapped inside. After being found 2 days later he developed Molluscophobia (Phobia Of Slugs) and became obsessed with ridding Slugterra of slugs. He gave up and was arrested peacefully, but soon after, Dr. Blakk arrived and offered him a job. After a long absence he returns in the episodes "Upgrade". He follows the Shane gang who are trying to get the recently captured Dr. Blakk to a high security prison, using a large battle tank, dubbed the Titan.
• John Bull (voiced by Lee Tockar): A Slugslinger who is known as the best on the tournament circuit. He owns a Tempesto Slug.
• HooliGang: a trio of Slugslingers who worked for Blakk and wreak havoc in Quiet Lawn Cavern by shooting trick shots but were fired by Blakk after they were beaten by the Shane Gang.

• Billy (voiced by Brian Drummond): The leader of the HooliGang. He spends a large amount of his time illegally perfecting his Mecha-beast, stealing anything good to add to his.
• Shorty: A member of the HooliGang. She has a sawed-off slinger.
• Glasses: A member of the HooliGang. He is short, as well as has been known to create, albeit very bad, graffiti for fun.

• Mr. Saturday (voiced by Scott McNeil): A Slugslinger from the tropical caverns who has been rumored to experiment with dark slug magic. He specifically uses a Cryptogriff Ghoul to brainwash people into becoming his zombified servants.
• Boss Ember (voiced by Brian Drummond): An Octoad who is the self-proclaimed ruler of Scrapheap Cavern.

• Scrap Force: A gang in Scrapheap Cavern who worked for Boss Ember until he fired them.

• Straggus (voiced by Ian James Corlett): Straggus is the leader of the Scrap Force. He is a teal skinned reptile with crooked teeth. He also wears an orange helmet with green tubes on it.
• Mongo (voiced by Andrew Francis): is a member of Scrap Force as he came up wth the name
• Two unnamed members

• Viggo Dare (voiced by Jim Byrnes): A gangster that acted law keeper of Slagrock Cavern. He rules his cavern with an iron fist and a loaded blaster, keeping order through fear.
• Game Master (voiced by Kirby Morrow): A twisted techie, wanting to match wits with the best of them, even if it kills his opponents. Stolen slugs power his holograms and sick set-ups.
• Blite (voiced by Colin Murdock):
• Darkbain (voiced by Michael Kopsa): Race of demon-like warriors who inhabit the Deep Caverns beneath Slugterra and provide Dr. Blakk with Dark Water.

• Brimstone (voiced by Michael Kopsa): Leader of the Darkbain and El Diablos Nacho's true master. He's the series' secondary antagonist. Desires to conquer both SlugTerra and the Surface. Bears some resemblance to the Devil.

Recurring characters

• William "Will" Shane (voiced by Samuel Vincent): Eli's father was the beacon of justice in Slugterra, but he went missing a couple years back after a duel with Dr. Blakk, and now his son Eliott "Eli" Shane protects Slugterra as The Shane. He had Burpy before Eli.
• Jimmo "Jim" Shane (Lee Tockar): Jimmo was the uncle of Will Shane and granduncle of Eli Shane.
• Shinai (voiced by Kathleen Barr): Also known as the Unbeatable Master. She was rumored to have trained every Shane that ever lived, but was indirectly responsible for Dr. Blakk turning to a darker path when she chose to train Will Shane over him. She was killed when Blakk struck her from behind with a Ghouled Boon Doc slug.
• Red Hook (voiced by Brian Drummond): A blastersmith who built the blasters of the Shanes.
• Shadow Clan: A group of lemur-like creatures who live in Slugterra. Supposedly the Shadow Clan had high respect for the Shanes, especially for Will Shane, Eli's Father. Unfortunately after knowing of the disappearance of Will Shane, they lost all respect for the Shanes and began terrorizing anyone who enters their territory. It is rumored that whoever visits their caverns hardly survives. All they know is that the Shadow Clan were the first creatures in Slugterra.

• Shadow Clan Leader (voiced by Andrew Francis & Brian Drummond):

• Tom Por: Will Shane's partner and friend.

• Dana Por (voiced by Maryke Hendrikse): Tom Por's daughter. She wanted revenge because Eli's father had a "treasure", and according to her, half was for Tom. Her costume and weapons are similar to that of Marvel character "Black Widow".

• King of Sling (voiced by Michael Dobson and Trevor Devall): He is a slugslinger, he is a fool, it appears sometimes, and he dance.
• Shock Wire (voiced by Andrew Francis): He is the first slugslinger that Eli defeats, and from him, Eli wins Joules, He only use Taserlings Slugs, Those slugs are powerful, but can misfire if overworked and also shock their slinger.
• Gearhold Stalker (voiced by Michael Dobson): A Slug hunter that was after the Enigmo Slug in Endangered Species. Stalker used two Slug Hounds and Slug Traps to catch the Slugs. It is also said that if you see him it is already too late that is whey he is also known as SBD, silent but deadly. He is a master at setting traps.
• Powers Triplets (voiced by Lee Tockar): The Powers Triplets, a.k.a the Power Trips, are a group of slugslingers consisting of two brothers and one sister.

• Marcus (brother)
• Gabe (brother)
• Fav (sister)

• Fire & Ice (voiced by Andrew Francis & Brian Drummond):

Episodes

Home media

Shout! Factory announced they would be releasing Slugterra: Return Of The Shane Gang, the first DVD collection of the show, on February 12, 2013.^[1] The second collection, Slugterra: Slugs Unleashed, was released on June 18, 2013, with Slugterra: Slug Power! following on September 17.^[2] In the UK Abbey Home Media released episodes on DVD.

External links

• Slugterra
• Slugterra at the Big Cartoon DataBase
• Slugterra at the Internet Movie Database
• Official website
• Slugterra France

References

• http://kidscreen.com/2012/10/24/slugterra-blasts-into-southern-europe/
• http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/42166/pr-disney-xds-live-action-and-animation-schedule-presented-to-advertisers/