Dragon Flyz facts for kids
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| Genre | Adventure-adventure Drama Fantasy Science fiction |
| Created by | John Gentile Anthony Gentile Savin Yeatman-Eiffel |
| Developed by | Savin Yeatman-Eiffel |
| Directed by | Guillaume Ivernel (art) Xavier Giacometti |
| Voices of | T. J. Benjamin Saul Bernstein Thomas Cannizzaro Donna Daley Johnathan Davis Don Mayo James Michael K. C. Noel Jimmy Uncle |
| Theme music composer | John Carney |
| Composer(s) | David Friedman |
| Country of origin | France United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Marc du Pontavice Marty Abrams John Gentile Anthony Gentile |
| Producer(s) | Marc du Pontavice |
| Editor(s) | Xavier Franchomme Rodolphe Ploquin |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Gaumont Multimédia Abrams/Gentile Entertainment Active Entertainment Columbia TriStar Television |
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| Original network | France 3 (France) Syndication (United States) |
| Original release | September 14, 1996 – March 8, 1997 |
Dragon Flyz is an animated TV show that aired from 1996 to 1997. It was created by Savin Yeatman-Eiffel and made by Gaumont Multimédia and Abrams/Gentile Entertainment. The show is all about brave humans who ride dragons. They go on exciting search-and-rescue missions. There are 26 episodes in total.
Story of Dragon Flyz
The story of Dragon Flyz takes place far in the future, in the 41st century. A big event called "The Cataclysm" changed Earth forever. Now, the planet is mostly a harsh wasteland. There are rivers of lava and dangerous storms.
The remaining humans live in a special city that floats in the sky. It is called "Airlandis". From Airlandis, brave dragon riders, known as the Dragonators, fly down to Earth. They need to find special purple crystals called "Amber". These crystals are the fuel that keeps Airlandis running. They usually find Amber in lava pools or in the ground.
The "Cataclysm" was a huge disaster. It destroyed most of Earth's life. Only a few safe spots, called "Oases", remain. The skies above Earth are very dangerous. They have constant lightning storms and acidic clouds. These are known as the "Warp Winds". The only safe paths through them are inside hollow mountains, called "Wind Pits".
Airlandis is a golden city that floats high above the ground. It has five large "bio-spheres" in the middle. These spheres are like mini-habitats. They keep different animal species safe that were rescued from the Cataclysm. The most important part of Airlandis is its "power core". An engineer named Orac makes sure it always has enough Amber. Airlandis also has a runway for dragons and a special place for them to rest. There is a Council Chamber for leaders and a Control Room called "Skywatch". This room helps monitor the city and the skies. There is also a prison. Some people in Airlandis hope to find a safe place to live on the surface again. In one episode, we learn that some humans escaped the Cataclysm on a space station. The main characters' mother lives there.
Main Characters
All the main characters, good or bad, ride dragons into battle. They can also fly short distances themselves. The Dragonators use special "Exo-wings". These wings pop out from their armor. Dreadwing and his followers, the Dramen, have wings that grow from their shoulders. Both types of wings disappear after they finish flying.
The Dragonators' main weapon is the "Wind Jammer". This is a wrist-mounted device that shoots blue energy bolts. Dreadwing and his followers use glove-like cannons. These cannons launch balls or streams of lava. All four main heroes have names related to height or being high up.
Human Dragonators
Z'neth
- Callsign: Dragonator One
- Hair Colour: White
- Armor Color: Cerulean (blue)
- Dragon Steed: Riptor
Z'neth is the leader of the Dragonators. He is the oldest of four siblings. He is known for being honorable and having strong principles. His name means "directly above" or the highest point.
Summit
- Callsign: Dragonator Two
- Hair Colour: Bleached Blonde
- Armor Color: Forest Green
- Dragon Steed: Sky-Fury, or "Fury"
Summit is the second-oldest sibling. He often makes witty remarks. He can get angry quickly and prefers to use strength to solve problems. His name means "the highest point of a mountain".
Apex
- Callsign: Dragonator Three
- Hair Colour: Orange
- Armor Color: Silver
- Dragon Steed: Blazewind, or "Blaze"
Apex is the third-oldest sibling and the only girl. She likes to talk things out instead of fighting. She has special telepathic abilities. This means she can talk to dragons with her mind. She can even partly control half-dragons like the Dramen. When she uses her powers, her eyes and the subject's eyes glow silver. Her name means "the uppermost tip of a triangle".
Peak
- Callsign: Dragonator Four
- Hair Colour: Blond
- Armor Color: Orange/Purple
- Dragon Steed: Wingstorm, or "Storm"
Peak is the youngest sibling. He is also the most daring. He loves doing stunts on his dragon. This often gets him into trouble. He can be a bit full of himself and likes to play tricks. His name means "the top" of a mountain or hill.
Amod
- Callsign: Dragonator Five
- Hair Colour: Blonde
- Armor Color: Brown
- Dragon Steed: Titan
Amod is another Dragonator and a good friend of Peak. He is a skilled fighter. At first, he doesn't respect dragons much. But he learns to treat them better.
Zarkan
- Callsign: Dragonator Six
- Hair Colour: Brown
- Armor Color: Black
- Dragon Steed: Thunder
Zarkan is a loyal soldier among the Dragon Flyz. He always supports the main characters.
Nora
- Callsign: Dragonator Nine
- Hair Colour: Orange
- Armor Color: Light Blue
- Dragon Steed: Unnamed
Nora is the second female Dragonator in Airlandis. Peak is interested in her. She fights alongside the other Dragonators with her own dragon.
Aaron
- Hair Colour: White
- Armor Colour: Red
Aaron is the father of the four main heroes. He often gives them advice. He cannot walk and floats above the ground instead. This floating is likely controlled by his staff, which has an Amber crystal. He strongly believes in finding a safe place on Earth's surface for everyone to live.
Orac
Orac is an engineer. He takes care of Airlandis's power generator. He is usually grumpy. He always wears his uniform and gloves.
Councillor Joshua
Councillor Joshua is a leader in Airlandis's government. He often disagrees with Aaron. He wants what's best for the people. But his impatience causes problems. He even has Summit put in prison, which lets Dreadwing take control of the city.
Mutant Characters
Dreadwing
- Skin Colour: Red
- Dragon Steed: Blackheart
Dreadwing is the main bad guy in the story. He lives in a mechanical cave complex called "Warnado". He is a powerful villain with a gargoyle-like look. His home is a harsh place. He is sometimes called a 'Fallen Angel'.
Nocturna
- Skin Colour: Cyan
- Dragon Steed: Unnamed
Nocturna is Dreadwing's second-in-command. She serves Dreadwing because she wants her own territory. When Dreadwing offers her an Oasis, she accepts. She gets angry when he destroys it. Her dragon looks like her and has a similar crest on its head. She sometimes seems to like Z'neth. This makes her let the heroes go or even help them once in a while.
Fryte
- Skin Colour: brown
- Dragon Steed: Skunk
Fryte is a hunchbacked servant of Dreadwing. He is very loyal to his master. Like Nocturna, his dragon looks like him.
Gangryn
Gangryn is a mutant scientist who works for Dreadwing. He is ambitious but old and bent over. He will quickly switch sides if it helps him.
The Gremwings
Gremwings are two-legged, insect-like creatures. They are known for their loud screeches and huge mouths. They are very strong. They serve Dreadwing in large groups. There are different types of Gremwings. Some have one eye and are bat-like. They help Dreadwing gather information. Others feed on blood.
The Dramen
- Skin Colour: Purple/Grey
- Dragon Steed: Unnamed
The Dramen are large, gargoyle-like humanoids. They can grow wings from their bodies whenever they want. Dreadwing's Dramen sometimes help him and his lieutenants while riding dragons.
Dram
- Callsign: None
- Skin Colour: Orange/Brown
- Armor Color: Dark Brown
- Dragon Steed: Titan
Dram is a Dramen who was raised by Aaron. His village was mysteriously destroyed. Because he is loyal to the humans, other Dramen call him a 'traitor'. This makes him upset. His dragon, Titan, doesn't appear often. Dram usually prefers to fly using his own wings. He always keeps up with his friends.
Vydak
Vydak appears twice in the series. He is the leader of a group of brown-skinned Dark Dramen. His clan destroyed Dram's village and killed his family. Later, he enslaved another clan. Dreadwing tries to make an alliance with him, but it fails when Dram tries to rescue the enslaved villagers. In his second appearance, Vydak's warriors meet Dreadwing's army. Both leaders plan to betray each other.
Dragons of Dragon Flyz
There are three main types of dragons in the show. The most common are the Airlandian/Wild dragons. They have smooth, snake-like bodies, long necks and tails, and sharp teeth. Their wings are like those of a pterosaur. Each dragon can be told apart by its color and head shape.
The second type is large and strong, with four legs and short necks. Fryte, Kreigo, and Nocturna ride these. The third type is only Blackheart. He has features of both other types. He is unusually large and can eat lava. This lets him breathe fire. All dragons are very smart and seem to understand everything said to them. They are always loyal to their riders.
Airlandian dragons live in a huge hangar-like station when they are not flying. It has nesting areas and a small natural environment with a lake. When on duty, they are very disciplined. They never leave their riders.
Riptor
Rider: Z'Neth
Riptor is the strongest Airlandian dragon. He is seen as the leader of the dragons. He has a larger nesting area, a collar, and crest armor. He is blue with a horn on his nose and two large crests. Riptor and Blackheart are rivals. Riptor is one of only two dragons (and the only Airlandian dragon) strong enough to fight Blackheart.
Sky Fury
Rider: Summit
Sky Fury, or "Fury", is a green female dragon with two brown horns. She is the only female dragon ridden by the main heroes. She is not afraid to act without being told.
Fury's Cub
Rider: Unknown
This is a small, green dragon born early in the series. We don't know who his father is. When he was still an egg, Nocturna captured him for Dreadwing. Gangryn changed him in an experiment. When he hatched, he could shoot a paralyzing blast. Dreadwing tried to use this power as a weapon. But Sky Fury convinced the baby dragon to join her. After that, Fury and her son became very close.
Wing Storm
Rider: Peak
Wing Storm, or "Storm", is a young, steel-grey dragon. He has a spiky head and a long mouth with sharp points. Both Wing Storm and Peak are daring. But Storm is usually more careful than Peak.
Blazewind
Rider: Apex
Blazewind, or "Blaze", is a white dragon with a black mane. He is closer to his rider than most dragons. This is because Apex can talk to him using her mind.
Blackheart
Rider: Dreadwing
Blackheart is a huge, four-legged dragon with a long neck and red scales. He can eat lava and breathe fire. Riptor is usually the only dragon who can match him in power. But he was once beaten by the leader of a group of Wild Dragons. That dragon was a bit bigger and could also breathe fire.
Episode Guide
The first three episodes of Dragon Flyz were also released as a movie. It was called Dragon Flyz: The Legend Begins and came out on December 3, 1996.
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| 1–3 | "The Legend Begins" | Xavier Giacometti | John Gentile (ep.1) Anthony Gentile (ep.1) David Toney (eps 2-3) Savin Yeatman (eps 1-3) |
September 14, 1996 September 21, 1996 September 28, 1996 |
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Part 1: Dragon Dawn: Peak is caught by Gremwings and held by Dreadwing. His siblings rescue him in a battle.
Part 2: The Day of The Dragon: Summit learns Sky Fury is a mother. Her egg is stolen during an attack on Airlandis. The baby dragon is changed by Gangryn, but Fury and the Dragonators rescue it. Part 3: Darkness Bound: The Dragonators, Dreadwing, and surface-dwelling Dark Dramen face off after finding a wreckage. Dreadwing makes a deal with the Dark Dramen leader, Kreigo, to attack Airlandis. Nocturna betrays Kreigo, and the Dragonators return him to his followers. |
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| 4 | "Son of Dread" | Xavier Giacometti | David Toney Savin Yeatman |
October 5, 1996 | |
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Z'neth is captured on the surface. Dreadwing tries to force him to turn against his friends.
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| 5 | "Amber King" | Xavier Giacometti | Peter Stone Savin Yeatman |
October 12, 1996 | |
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The Dragonators meet wild dragons. One can turn rock into Amber crystals. Apex tries to talk to them with her mind, but Dreadwing attacks.
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| 6 | "Crystal Fire" | Xavier Giacometti | David Toney Savin Yeatman |
October 19, 1996 | |
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Gangryn finds a crystal that looks like Amber. It grows huge when exposed to sunlight. Dreadwing leaves it for the Dragonators. It covers Airlandis and stops everyone until it's destroyed by electricity.
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| 7 | "The Defector" | Xavier Giacometti | Doug Booth Savin Yeatman |
October 26, 1996 | |
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The Dragonators rescue Gangryn from Dreadwing's followers. He is given a safe place in Airlandis. But Gangryn later tells Dreadwing about a "crystal reactor". Orac and Z'Neth then plan to steal a fake one.
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| 8 | "Warnado Rising" | Xavier Giacometti | David Toney Savin Yeatman |
November 2, 1996 | |
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Warnado, Dreadwing's base, flies up to attack Airlandis. Summit sneaks in and breaks its engines. This forces Warnado back to the ground.
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| 9 | "Bugz" | Xavier Giacometti | James Adner David Toney Savin Yeatman |
November 9, 1996 | |
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Blackheart is bitten by a strange insect and gets very sick. Dreadwing creates many of these bugs and releases them near Airlandis. Apex goes into Warnado to get an antidote from Gangryn.
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| 10 | "Lost Eden" | Xavier Giacometti | Peter Stone Savin Yeatman |
November 16, 1996 | |
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Z'neth is shot down by Dreadwing and falls into a lava-fall. Apex finds him. They hide in a tunnel and discover an Oasis. Blackheart later destroys this Oasis when Z'neth challenges Dreadwing for it.
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| 11 | "The Mount Alayas" | Xavier Giacometti | Savin Yeatman Lisa Morton |
November 23, 1996 | |
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Airlandis finds some flat-topped mountains called "Mount Alayas". They try to settle there, but Dreadwing attacks again. They also find out the area is not safe to live in.
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| 12 | "Scavenger" | Xavier Giacometti | James Adner Peter Stone Savin Yeatman |
November 30, 1996 | |
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A new recruit, Amod, joins the Dragon Flyz. But his dislike for dragons causes problems. Orac's new Amber-collecting aircraft, "The Scavenger", offends the dragons. The problems are solved when the Scavenger is destroyed in battle.
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| 13 | "Dark Dramen" | Xavier Giacometti | Savin Yeatman Peter Stone |
December 7, 1996 | |
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Dram sees smoke from a burned village. Remembering his past, Dram leaves to find his fellow Dramen. The Dragonators follow him. The local Dramen then help the Dragonators defend themselves.
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| 14 | "The Eclipse" | Xavier Giacometti | James Adner David Toney Savin Yeatman |
December 14, 1996 | |
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A solar eclipse reveals a hidden "Amber" store. Apex uses it while in danger from Dreadwing. Robots guard the Amber. They obey Apex but not her brothers.
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| 15 | "There Can Be Only One" | Xavier Giacometti | Peter Stone Savin Yeatman |
December 21, 1996 | |
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Dreadwing banishes Nocturna from Warnado for failing to stop the Dragonators. Nocturna offers to join Airlandis, but later returns to Dreadwing.
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| 16 | "Cifex" | Xavier Giacometti | David Toney Savin Yeatman |
December 28, 1996 | |
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The Dragonators find a bunker with a human survivor named Cifex. They take him to Airlandis. Apex guides him, but both are captured by Dreadwing. Cifex is revealed to be an android. He is separated from Apex and thought dead, but he survives.
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| 17 | "Into Hell’s Gate" | Xavier Giacometti | Peter Stone Savin Yeatman |
January 4, 1997 | |
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The huge volcano, Hell's Gate, is erupting. Its power damaged Airlandis's Amber reactor. The Dragonators enter the volcano to stop it from happening again.
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| 18 | "Ground Zero" | Xavier Giacometti | Peter Stone Savin Yeatman |
January 11, 1997 | |
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Peak gets separated during a flight. He finds old missiles from before the Cataclysm. Dreadwing gets them. But when he launches them all, the Dragonators redirect them to destroy his launching site.
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| 19 | "Betrayed" | Xavier Giacometti | Peter Stone Savin Yeatman |
January 18, 1997 | |
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Gangryn creates a machine that can fake powerful telepathy. Dreadwing takes it and uses it to cause chaos for the Dragonators.
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| 20 | "The Portal" | Xavier Giacometti | Savin Yeatman Jeffrey Paul Kearney Lisa Morton |
January 25, 1997 | |
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The Dragon Flyz see a strange star-shaped ridge. Aaron reveals their mother, Miranda, was teleported by a machine there to a space station. He and the Flyz restart the machine. Peak confirms Miranda is alive on the station. But Peak must return alone, and Dreadwing's followers destroy the machine.
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| 21 | "Dread Rules, Part 1" | Xavier Giacometti | Savin Yeatman Jeffrey Paul Kearney Lisa Morton |
February 1, 1997 | |
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Councillor Joshua and Summit argue after a failed Amber mission. Summit is grounded and then imprisoned by Joshua's orders.
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| 22 | "Dread Rules, Part 2" | Xavier Giacometti | Savin Yeatman Jeffrey Paul Kearney Lisa Morton |
February 8, 1997 | |
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With Summit in prison and the Dragonators trapped, Dreadwing takes control of Airlandis. But Aaron and Orac begin to secretly mess with Dreadwing's control.
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| 23 | "The Children’s Crusade" | Xavier Giacometti | Peter Stone Savin Yeatman |
February 15, 1997 | |
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Apex is hit by a new weapon from Dreadwing's army and falls into a coma. Two brave children, Lucy and Tommy, with their dragon Clawfire, set out to find a cure for her.
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| 24 | "The Chameleon" | Xavier Giacometti | Peter Stone Savin Yeatman |
February 22, 1997 | |
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Airlandis finds fertile ground on Old Earth and sends people to start a colony. But an invisible creature kidnaps the children. These are "Tri-Dragons" with three heads. The Amber reactors harm the Tri-Dragons' breeding. So, the colony is abandoned.
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| 25 | "The Accused" | Xavier Giacometti | David Toney Savin Yeatman |
March 1, 1997 | |
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Councillor Joshua and Z'neth are captured by Dreadwing. They are put on trial to explain why humans fight the mutants, with Dreadwing as the judge. Z'neth's siblings rescue them.
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| 26 | "The F.I.S.T. Fighters" | Xavier Giacometti | Peter Stone Savin Yeatman |
March 8, 1997 | |
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Nora and Peak are shot down into a cave by Dramen. They find a giant column of Amber. They also meet a group of underground humans called the 'Fight, Infiltrate, Strike, and Terminate Fighters'.
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Dragon Flyz Toys and Videos
There were two sets of Dragon Flyz toys made by Galoob. One set included the main characters with spinning wings that let them fly. It also came with a dragon-shaped launcher and a DVD. The second set didn't have the DVD, and the launcher wasn't shaped like a dragon. Some toys were just riders, others were dragons that flapped their own wings. Some figures even lit up when launched. Most rider figures had weapon toys. Galoob also made similar toys for girls called Sky Dancers.
You could also buy Dragon Flyz on VHS tapes. There were four tapes, each with one episode. There was also a special VHS called "Dragon Flyz: The Legend Begins" which had the first three episodes. Later, two DVDs were released in Europe, each with three episodes. The whole series can now be watched officially on YouTube by Mondo World.
