Iron Kid facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Iron Kid
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Genre	Science fiction Action Adventure Superhero
Country of origin	South Korea Spain
Original language(s)	Korean Spanish
No. of episodes	26 (25 in U.S. broadcast)
Production
Running time	23 minutes
Production company(s)	BRB Internacional Daiwon Design Storm Manga Entertainment Screen 21 Televisión Española
Release
Original network	KBS2 (South Korea) TVE2 (Spain)
Original release	April 6, 2006 (2006-04-06) – March 15, 2007 (2007-03-15)

Iron Kid (also known as Eon Kid) is an exciting CGI animated TV show. It was made in South Korea by Daewon C.I. and Design Storm. In Spain, it was produced by BRB Internacional and Televisión Española.

The show is called Iron Kid in South Korea, Spain, South Africa, the UK, and Ireland. In the United States and other English-speaking countries, it's known as Eon Kid.

Iron Kid first aired in Korea on KBS2 on April 6, 2006. It came to Spain on TVE in late 2006. In the United States, it started on The CW's Saturday morning Kids' WB block on September 22, 2007.

Meet the Characters of Iron Kid

The Eon Family

The Eon family is a legendary group of warriors. They are famous for defeating the evil General a long time ago. Marty is the last living member of this brave family. Their old home is a big fortress hidden in a bamboo forest. It has a secret training area underground.

• Eon – Eon was the hero who stopped the Second Robot War. He destroyed the General but sadly died doing it. His special weapon, the Fist of Eon, was passed down through his family for 100 years.
• Martin (Marty) – Marty, also known as Iron Kid, is the main character. He accidentally finds the Fist of Eon and puts it on. Marty learns he is a direct descendant of the hero Eon. Now, he must use the Fist's power to fight the General's evil forces. He is a natural fighter and gets stronger as the story goes on.
• Gaff – Gaff is a very old robot who has served the Eon family for over 130 years. He protected the Fist of Eon for a century until Marty, the new heir, was found. Gaff is like a mentor to Marty and fights with his Dragon Sword.
• Master Zhang – Master Zhang is a martial arts expert. He waited at the Eon family home for the next person to wield the Fist. He has trained many Eon family members. Even though he's old, he's a great teacher and fighter.
• Charlie – Charlie is another close friend of the Eon family. He was a student and friend of Marty's real father. When danger struck, Charlie took Marty and raised him as his own, as Marty's father wished.
• Marty's Father – Marty's father is seen in flashbacks. He was a brave fighter who battled against Scar and his ninja army.

Marty's Friends

• Ally – Ally is a mysterious girl who becomes Marty's friend. She is the adopted daughter of Duke Von Rhymer. Ally can understand and read the special computer code used to create the General and other robots. She quickly learns about the outside world and becomes very close to Marty.
• Buttons – Buttons is Marty's robotic dog and best friend. He talks a lot and often provides funny moments. His tail can stretch very far, and twisting his ear makes him bark loudly.

Government Central Defence Federation (CDF)

The CDF is the main government army. They protect people from robot threats.

• Captain Magnum – Captain Magnum leads a group of soldiers in the CDF army. He wears blue armor and has cannons in his arms and missiles in his chest. He is a robot made by the CDF.
• Violet – Violet is a special agent and spy for the CDF. She is good at sneaking into places. She uses purple force fields and energy attacks from her hands. Violet becomes a good friend and mentor to Ally.
• Shadow – Shadow is a former criminal who now works for the CDF. He has many weapons and is an expert at secret missions. He is mostly loyal but sometimes gets confused about which side he's on.
• Chief Gibson – Chief Gibson is the leader of the CDF. He makes all the important decisions for the army. He also guards the General's mechanical heart.
• Kelly – Kelly is Chief Gibson's secretary and helps him a lot. She does research and briefs the CDF leaders.
• The Ace Squadrobots – These are special CDF robots. They can turn into mini-planes and fire rockets.

The General's Forces

These are the villains who want to bring back the General and take over the world.

• General – The General was a super-powerful robot who ended the first Robot War. He was created from the world's best technology and a human brain. But he decided robots should rule and started the Second Robot War. He was defeated 100 years ago, but his brain survived. His followers are trying to rebuild him.
• Doctor Chen – Doctor Chen is an evil scientist. He secretly left the CDF with the General's heart. He leads the effort to rebuild the General. After Ally took control of The Giganator, he escaped and was not seen again.
• Khan – Khan is the General's second-in-command. He is a very strong fighter and can create powerful winds. He can also fire rockets from his shoulders.
• The Four Invincible Lords – These are four of the General's most powerful helpers. They are named after weather conditions: Lightning, Rain, Wind, and Cloud. They wear gold armor and have abilities linked to their names. Together, they can create a powerful storm.
• Black Beauty – Black Beauty is a ninja robot. Her main goal is to take the Fist of Eon from Marty. She leads an army of black-armored ninja robots and uses many different knives and illusion powers.
• Scar – Scar was one of the General's most trusted fighters. He carries two large axes and has battle claws with a special toxin. He and his ninjas were responsible for wiping out most of the Eon family.
• Eiger – Eiger is a huge robot and was the General's strongest warrior. Eon froze him in ice 100 years ago. Marty defeats him when he thaws out. Eiger can create powerful snowstorms.
• Centaurs – Centaurs are the main part of the General's army. They look like the mythical creatures and are led by one with golden armor.
• The Giganator – The Giganator is a giant robot with many weapons. The General uses it against the CDF.

Other Villains

• Duke Von Rhymer – Duke Von Rhymer is the evil head of the Iron Tower and Ally's stepfather. He secretly helped rebuild the General. He was later captured by the CDF.
• Steeljaw Jack – Steeljaw Jack is a robot created by Doctor Chen. He is a skilled fighter and works as a mercenary. He drives a cool silver car.

Other Characters

• Orange Mama – Orange Mama leads the Orange Bandit, a group of outlaw robots in the desert.
• George – George is a former robot fighting champion. He helped Marty and Ally travel through the Orange Valley.
• Jenny – Jenny is Orange Mama's granddaughter and a friend of Ally.
• The Bullybots – These three robots want to be master thieves. They are Och, Tito, and Waddy. They follow Marty to try and steal the Fist of Eon. They consider Buttons their boss and often help Marty.
• The White Monks – These small robots guard the Temple of the Iron Soul. They have a different story about Eiger, believing he is Eiger the Patient, who waited for enlightenment.
• The Great Espinoza – The Great Espinoza is known as the best master thief among all robots. He is the idol of the three Bullybots.
• Ranzi's Law – A very large enemy Marty fights in one episode.

Voice Actors

Here are some of the talented people who gave voices to the characters:

• Marty - Son Jeong Ah (Korean), Aidan Drummond (English)
• Ally - Bak Seon-yeong (Korean), Claire Renaud (English)
• Buttons - Lee In Seong (Korean), Andrew Toth (English)
• Duke von Rhymer - Garry Chalk (English)
• Violet - Chae Eui-jin (Korean), Cathy Weseluck (English)
• Chief Gibson - Lim Chae Heon (Korean), Scott McNeil (English)
• Gaff - Seong Wan Kyeong (Korean), Ron Halder (English)
• Eon - Lee Tockar (English)
• Och - Kim Il (Korean), Lee Tockar (English)
• Charlie - Scott McNeil (English)
• Black Beauty - Nicole Oliver (English)

Show History

Manga Entertainment first announced Iron Kid on September 8, 2005. It was a co-production with companies from Korea and Spain. The show has aired on many channels around the world.

As of 2019, the show was available on the free Pluto TV service in the United Kingdom. In the United States, you can watch it on Plex, Vudu, and Roku Channel. The full series is also available on YouTube as "Iron Kid."

Where to Watch Iron Kid Around the World

Iron Kid Merchandise

You could find Eon Kid toys made by Playmates in the United States in 2007. Other companies made toys for Europe and the Middle East. In the Middle East, a company even promoted Iron Kid with cereal and milk products! Books were released in South Korea. There was also a video game for the Game Boy Advance.

Home Video Releases and Streaming

Anchor Bay Entertainment released Eon Kid on DVD in the United States and Australia. DVDs were also available in Spain, Brazil, the Netherlands, Hungary, and the Middle East. The series was streamed on Netflix in the United States and Canada. Now, you can stream it on Amazon Video in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom (where it's called Iron Kid). Episodes are also on YouTube on the Animakids channel.

Live Stage Show

A live musical show based on Iron Kid was performed in South Korea. It ran from August 4 to August 20, 2006.

Episodes

There are 26 episodes in the series:

• The Legendary Fist (Korean: 전설의 철권)
• The Heir to the Fist (Korean: 전설의 계승자)
• The Journey Begins (Korean: 여정의 시작)
• Strength Isn't Everything (Korean: 마티의 카운터펀치)
• Ally's Secret (Korean: 40인의 폭주단)
• Orange Mama (Korean: 지하도시 오랜지벨리)
• The Grand Wrestling Tournament (Korean: 대사막 지하격투대회)
• Marty the Iron Kid (Korean: 폭주왕 투야)
• Escape From the Orange Valley (Korean: 오랜지벨리 탈출작전)
• The Maxes Attack (Korean: 맥스단의 역습)
• Confronting Fate (Korean: 마티의 비밀)
• The 18 Woodenmen (Korean: 비밀수련장의 18봉인)
• A Hero is Born (Korean: 탄생 철권의 전사)
• To the Iron Tower (Korean: 탄생 철권의 전사)
• Hang On, Ally! (Korean: 초거대병기의 부활)
• Fall of the Tower (Korean: 아이언타워를 향하여)
• Nightmares (Korean: 초거대병기의 부활)
• Out of Control (Korean: 아이언타워의 함락)
• The Four Lords of (Korean: 악몽)Invincibility
• The Temple of the Iron Soul (Korean: 철권의 폭주)
• The General Awakes (Korean: 하얀 수도승)
• The God of the Glacier (Korean: 권신의 탄생)
• The Revolt of Kahn (Korean: 설원의 거신 아이거)
• To the Iron Tower! Charge!(Korean: 칸의 반란)
• The Last Battle, I (Korean: 총진격 아이언타워)
• The Last Battle, II (Korean: 최후의 결전(전편))

Soundtrack and Music

Javier Mellado created the music for the show. The theme song for the European version is "Wonder Boy" by Erik Nilsson. In the Korean version, the theme song is "Run to the Sky" by M.C the Max. The Italian theme song, "Iron Kid," was sung by Antonio Di Vincenzo.

Video Game

A video game based on Iron Kid was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2007. It was only available in South Korea.