Diplodos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Diplodo |
|
|---|---|
The Diplodos with Peter
|
|
| Genre | Animated series, Science fiction |
| Written by | Bruno Bianchi Jean Chalopin |
| Directed by | Bruno Bianchi |
| Starring | A. J. Henderson Arthur Grosser Mark Hellman Lyon Smith Maurice LaMarche Bill Switzer Nicole Oliver Tony Daniels Don Francks Stacey DePass Ron Pardo Shechinah Mpumlwana |
| Music by | Haim Saban Shuki Levy |
| Country of origin | USA France Japan |
| Original language(s) | English French Japanese |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 24 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 mins |
| Production company(s) | Créativité et Développement Bandai FR3 |
| Distributor | Saban International |
| Release | |
| Original network | FR3 |
| First shown in | France |
| Original release | March 15 – September 5, 1988 |
Diplodo is an exciting animated series that first aired in 1988. It was created by Saban International and C&D (Créativité et Développement). This show is based on the popular Japanese Pocket Zaurus toyline from Bandai.
Contents
What is Diplodo About?
The Diplodo series follows five special dinosaur-like creatures called Diplodorians. They come from Diplodorianrex, a planet just like Earth, but in a different dimension. The story explains that whatever happens on one planet also affects the other.
The Diplodos have successfully protected their home planet. They put up a strong defensive shield. Because of this, their enemies, led by the evil Santos, decide to attack Earth instead. Their goal is to destroy Diplodos' home planet by harming Earth. To stop this, the five chosen Diplodos travel to Earth. They must defend our planet to save their own. On Earth, they meet two children, Peter and Joan, who become their friends and allies.
Meet the Characters
The Diplodo Heroes
- Bubbles – This pink Diplodorian looks a bit like a hippo. He is the leader of the Diplodos. Bubbles can create bubbles from his mouth. These bubbles can even carry people! He is voiced by Arthur Grosser.
- Puncher – A purple Diplodorian, Puncher can make holes through almost any material using his strong teeth. He is voiced by Rick Jones.
- Scissors – This yellow Diplodorian looks like a Pterosaur. He can slice objects using his mouth, just like a pair of scissors.
- Stapler – A blue Diplodorian who looks like a walrus. Stapler can produce staples from his mouth.
- Stickum – An orange Diplodorian, Stickum looks like a Stegosaur. He can make sellotape from his mouth. This tape is super useful for fixing holes or tying up enemies.
The Human Friends
- Peter – A young boy with brown hair. Peter is a loyal friend and ally to the Diplodos. He is very interested in dinosaurs.
- Joan – A young girl with blonde hair. Joan is also a friend and ally to the Diplodos. She really enjoys playing soccer.
The Villains
- Santos – The main enemy of the Diplodos. Santos is actually from Earth, but he is a traitor. He works with the Zodarians to destroy Earth. He wears a powerful suit of armor with a laser gun on his wrist. He is voiced by A. J. Henderson.
- Zodarians – These are green-skinned aliens who work for the Great Sorcerer. Santos commands them. Like Santos, they wear special power armor with built-in laser cannons.
- The Great Sorcerer – A very powerful villain. He is trapped on Diplodorianrex. He can send messages to Santos and the Zodarians using his mind. He wants Earth (and Diplodorianrex) to be destroyed so he can escape and lead the Zodarians to take over the galaxy. He is shown as just a pair of glowing eyes in the darkness.
