Tattooed Teenage Alien Fighters from Beverly Hills facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tattooed Teenage Alien Fighters from Beverly Hills
Opening title card
Created by	Jim Fisher Jim Staahl
Starring	Leslie Danon Richard Nason K. Jill Sorgen Rugg Williams
Voices of	Glenn Shadix Ed Gilbert David L. Lander
Composer(s)	Michael Turner; Steve Griffen, Gryphon Music Services
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	40
Production
Running time	27 minutes
Production company(s)	DIC Productions, L.P.
Distributor	DIC Entertainment (United States) ABC Distribution Company (Internationally)
Release
Original network	USA Network (USA Cartoon Express block)
Original release	October 3, 1994 (1994-10-03) – December 8, 1995 (1995-12-08)

Tattooed Teenage Alien Fighters from Beverly Hills is an American children's television series from DIC Entertainment. It first aired on the USA Network from 1994 to 1995. The show was part of the "USA Cartoon Express" block for kids. Later, reruns were shown on "Cookie Jar Toons" on This TV from 2011 to 2012. This series is about four teenagers chosen by an alien to battle scary monsters. They also deal with everyday school challenges.

Meet the Alien Fighters

Press photo of the main characters: Gordon, Laurie, Swinton, and Drew.

The story takes place in sunny Beverly Hills, California. Four high school students are chosen by an alien named Nimbar. Nimbar is a blob-like creature. His mission is to stop the evil Emperor Gorganus. Gorganus wants to take over Earth. He believes Earth is key to controlling the whole galaxy.

In the first episode, Nimbar gives each teen a special tattoo. These tattoos are based on constellations. When the tattoos glow, it means Nimbar needs them. A portal then opens, leading them to Nimbar's secret chamber. Nimbar is like a wise teacher. He guides the teens in their fight.

Becoming Galactic Sentinels

The teens step onto special platforms called "Transo Discs." These discs teleport them to where a monster is attacking. They also transform the teens into powerful "Galactic Sentinels." These Sentinels are giant, strong heroes. They wear cool, sleeveless outfits and superhero masks. If their amazing martial arts skills are not enough, they can combine! By putting their hands together, they form one super-hero called Knightron.

A New Hero Joins the Team

In one episode, a new hero named Rick steps in for Laurie. Laurie gets hurt by a monster called Predaraptor. Rick is an alien in human form. His true hero name is Orion. He is a tough warrior who helps the team.

Life Outside Fighting Aliens

The teens often hang out at the Cafe Maison coffee shop. Drew works there as a waitress. Drew's aunt, Nicole Nash, is a famous actress. She once tried to buy the coffee shop. The teens had to make excuses to keep her away. They were trying to hide a bomb sent by Gorganus!

Unlike some other superhero shows, these heroes are not always best friends. They sometimes have arguments. Also, people in their lives notice when they disappear. Drew's aunt even thought Drew was imagining things. She took her to a psychiatrist!

The show also made fun of the "monster of the day" idea. In one episode, Gorganus goes on vacation. His silly pet bird, Lechner, tries to conquer Earth. Lechner messes up the computer system. He sends and recalls monsters over and over. This confuses Nimbar so much that he almost loses his mind!

The Galactic Sentinels must keep their identities a secret. If anyone follows them through a portal, they get their memory erased. This happens after the monster is defeated.

Main Characters

The Galactic Sentinels

These are the heroes chosen by Nimbar. Their tattoos flash when they are needed.

• Gordon Henley (played by Richard Nason) – Gordon becomes the leader of the team. He was not very nice at first, caring mostly about money. But he quickly proves himself worthy. He transforms into Taurus the Bull. His suit is shiny black, and he uses a staff weapon.

• Laurie Foster (played by Leslie Danon) – Laurie is smart and organized. She is a popular cheerleader at school. As Scorpio the Scorpion, she wears a bright green suit. Her weapon is a slim sword that shoots energy blasts. Laurie was the first leader before Gordon took over.

• Drew Vincent (played by Jill Urbach) – Drew is a tough and smart girl. She works at the coffee shop. She dreams of being a poet. She becomes Centaurus the Centaur. Her suit is purple, and she uses a weapon that is a mix of a trident and a battle axe.

• Swinton Sawyer (played by Rugg Williams) – Swinton is the shy, super smart member of the group. He wears glasses and is African-American. He wears a yellow suit. He has the power of Apollo. His weapon is a small double-bladed tool.

• Rick (played by Kevin Castro) – Rick is an alien warrior. He appears when Laurie is hurt. He is quiet and distant because his home planet was destroyed. He has the power of Orion the Hunter. His suit is silver. He insists people call him "Rick" because his real name is too hard to say.

• Knightron – This is a giant, powerful silver knight. Knightron is formed when any four Galactic Sentinels combine. They put their tattooed arms together to make a square. He is the ultimate hero, using a sword and shield. Knightron is only formed as a last resort because his power is limited.

The Villains

• Emperor Gorganus (voiced by Ed Gilbert) – Gorganus is the main bad guy. He rules the planet Meleculah. He wants to conquer Earth to control "Power Portals" across the galaxy. He watches his monsters fight through a special lens.
  • Lechner (voiced by David Lander) – Lechner is Emperor Gorganus's pet bird. He is often annoying but sometimes asks smart questions. Gorganus often blames Lechner when his plans fail.

Gorganus's Monsters

Emperor Gorganus sends different mercenary monsters to Earth. Each monster has unique powers. The Galactic Sentinels fight them in places like deserts or cities. Gorganus can rebuild, change, or strengthen his monsters.

• Ninjabot (played by Gary Kasper) – A robot samurai monster. He uses a katana sword that shoots energy.
• Neuragula – A brain monster with two halves. He can make a loud screech, shoot lasers, and control minds.
• The Sorcerer – A sneaky wizard with a metal mask. He uses magic attacks and can teleport.
• Voldek (played by Gary Kasper) – An electric knight monster. He can create static electricity.
• Slaygar – A toxic waste monster.
• Octodroid – An octopus-themed monster. He can turn fresh water into salt water and drain moisture.
• Isolus (played by Mary Reid) – A four-eyed female ice monster. She uses ice attacks and a sword that shoots ice beams.
• Culebra – A king cobra monster that breathes heat.
• Predaraptor – A Velociraptor monster that is almost impossible to destroy. He shoots a deadly beam from his head.
• Snake Trooper (played by Terence Rotolo) – A snake-like monster. He shoots lasers from his hands.

Other Important Characters

• Nimbar (voiced by Glenn Shadix) – Nimbar is a glowing, smart blob. He calls the teens, controls their powers, and opens portals. He is the main protector of the Power Portals. Nimbar has failed to protect other worlds before. He is determined to save Earth. He also loves chocolate!

• Diane Henley (played by Dani Douthette) – Gordon's mom and the Mayor of Beverly Hills. She is usually very busy. In one episode, she briefly learns Gordon's secret identity.

• Nicole Nash (played by Janna Lowell) – Drew's aunt, who is a famous movie and soap opera star.

• Dr. Bradford Clamtin (played by Beans Morocco) – A psychiatrist who appears in a two-part episode. He discovers the Sentinels' secret. Drew has to use the Memory Fader on him so he forgets everything.

Episodes

The show had 40 episodes. Here are some of them:

• "In the Beginning...." – Emperor Gorganus starts his plan to conquer Earth. Nimbar chooses the four teens to become Galactic Sentinels.
• "The Note" – Drew plays a trick on Gordon. Meanwhile, Gorganus sends Neuragula to Earth.
• "How Time Flies" – The Sorcerer speeds up time on Earth, causing problems for the Sentinels.
• "Switch" – The Sentinels accidentally switch bodies during a fight with Voldek.
• "Perceptions" – Swinton gets advice on talking to a girl. Slaygar tries to pollute Earth.
• "Three Cheats to the Wind" – Drew works on an essay. Octodroid tries to turn Earth's fresh water into salt water.
• "The Quitter" – Neuragula makes Laurie selfish. She quits the team, leaving the others powerless.
• "Commitments" – Drew and Gordon pretend to be a couple to save the world.
• "Mind Games" – The Sentinels bring the Sorcerer's wand. This makes Nimbar act strangely and disband the team.
• "The Spy" – Isolus comes to Earth disguised as a foreign exchange student.
• "The Brain Drain" – Gorganus sends Neuragula to drain people's minds.
• "A Nightmare on Rodeo Drive" – The Sorcerer brings the Sentinels' nightmares to life.
• "The Rat" – Gordon's mind gets swapped with Swinton's mouse. Culebra tries to raise Earth's temperature.
• "The Cover-Up" – Octodroid captures Swinton. The others must rescue him and hide his disappearance from his father.
• "Bully For You" – Gordon tries to help Swinton by pretending to be Culebra. But the real Culebra appears!
• "Trust" – The team reads Drew's diary. Voldek tries to knock out Earth's power.
• "The Y Files" – Government agents investigate strange sightings in Beverly Hills. Isolus tries to cause an Ice Age.
• "The Chocolate War" – A friendly competition gets out of hand. This threatens the Sentinels' ability to form Knightron.
• "The Monster Among Us" – Gorganus replaces Taurus with a robot look-alike.
• "The Universal Hitchhiker" – Drew learns to trust others. A fallen Sentinel named Orion helps save the team from Predaraptor.
• "Deja Vu" – The Sentinels are stuck in a time loop. They must defeat Neuragula to escape.
• "The Ghost Warrior" – The Sorcerer pretends to be Taurus to trick the Sentinels.
• "The Opiate from the Future" – Gorganus captures Pixel, an alien who can predict the future.
• "The Leech" – The Sorcerer puts a Mind Leech on Drew. It changes her personality and tries to find out their secrets.
• "Gordon Cries Wolf" – Gordon's lie gets him into trouble. An upgraded Isolus attacks.
• "Penny for Your Thoughts" – Laurie thinks she can read minds. But the thoughts are fake and planted by Neuragula.
• "Turncoat" – The Sentinels learn they can't always pass their problems to someone else.
• "Mr. Popularity" – Swinton gets hit by Wish Dust. His wishes come true, but Gorganus tries to use it against them.
• "Winner Takes All" – The teens decide to be friends, but friendship has its challenges when Earth is in danger.
• "Beverly Hills 902-Oblivion" – The Sentinels must defend their coffeehouse from a portal torpedo.
• "Ozone O-Mio" – Slaygar tries to suck up Earth's ozone layer.
• "The Glitch" – A portal malfunction sends the Sentinels to strange parallel universes.
• "Emperor for a Day" – Swinton tries to take a college test. Lechner tries to conquer Earth while Gorganus is on vacation.
• "The Impostor" – Drew's aunt's soap opera creates a character based on Drew. Laurie gets the role.
• "Take Two Galactic Sentinels and Call Nimbar in the Morning" – A cold almost destroys Earth. Isolus tries to reverse Earth's temperatures.
• "The Last People on Earth" – Gordon tries to find a scammer. Voldek uses a Lifeform Compressor to collect people.
• "The Primal Scream" – Gorganus tries to defeat Nimbar. The Sentinels race to cure Laurie, who is turning into a monster.
• "The Psychiatrist" Pt. 1 – Drew meets a psychiatrist who wants to put her in a hospital. Snake Trooper attacks.
• "The Psychiatrist" Pt. 2 – Dr. Clamtin discovers the truth about the Sentinels.
• "It's a Gorganus Life" – Nimbar shows the Sentinels what Earth would be like if Gorganus won.

Where to Watch

From 2011 to 2012, reruns of Tattooed Teenage Alien Fighters were shown on the Cookie Jar Toons block on This TV. It aired at 9:00 AM.

DVD Release

On October 1, 2013, Mill Creek Entertainment released the complete series on DVD.