The Bots Master facts for kids

The Bots Master is an exciting cartoon series from 1993. It was created by Jean Chalopin's company, "Créativité et Développement," in France. In France, the show was called Le Maître des Bots. Saban International also helped produce it. There are 40 episodes in total. Each episode had a cool 2.5D part. The show even had its own toy line!

Saving the World from Evil Robots

In the year 2025, robots are everywhere. They do many jobs and help industries. This is thanks to a young genius named Ziv "ZZ" Zulander. He works for a company called Robotic Megafact Corporation, or RM Corp. ZZ created the "3A robot series," which changed the world.

However, the president of RM Corp, Sir Lewis Leon Paradim (LLP), wants more than just money. He wants to control the whole world! With his helpers, Lady Frenzy and Dr. Hiss, LLP plans to take over. He wants to use the same 3A robots ZZ invented for good. Dr. Hiss creates a "Krang Chip." This chip can make any 3A robot obey only RM Corp.

ZZ finds out about LLP's evil plan. He decides to leave the company. His goal is to stop the Krang Chips from being made and spread.

ZZ's Fight for Freedom

LLP and his team try to capture ZZ. They want him to join their side, but ZZ refuses. ZZ uses his own smart robots, called the B.O.Y.Z.Z. (Brain Operated Young Zygoetopic Zoids). With them, he starts a secret robot freedom fight against RM Corp's army of bots.

After escaping RM Corp, ZZ rescues his sister, Blitzy Zulander. They move their home and operations underground. This helps them stay hidden from the enemy. Once their secret base is safe, ZZ and his BOYZZ begin their mission.

ZZ secretly put a special system, called "mirrors," into Lady Frenzy's office computer. This lets him watch RM Corp's plans. He uses this information to mess up their operations. RM Corp tries to make ZZ look bad in the news. They say his heroic actions are harmful. This makes the public turn against him.

Meet the Characters

Human Heroes and Villains

The Zulander Family

• Ziv "ZZ" Zulander (voiced by Mark Hildreth) - He is "The Bots Master" and a freedom fighter. ZZ created and leads the Boyzz Brigade. He used to work for RM Corp. But he left when he learned their secret evil plans. ZZ is great at disguises and can copy voices. He is also a skilled fighter. His special suit has anti-gravity boots and a paralyzing beam. He tries to avoid hurting innocent people. ZZ is allergic to a certain cactus pollen. He appears in all 40 episodes.
• Blitzy "Blitz" Zulander (voiced by Crystaleen O'Bray) - She is ZZ's energetic 10-year-old sister. Blitzy often helps her brother on missions. She is good at providing backup. She can drive and loves flying the VAF jet. Blitzy often acts quickly to solve problems. She shares ZZ's allergy to the cactus pollen. She also appears in all 40 episodes.

RM Corp's Leaders

RM Corp is a company that makes robots. Ziv worked there before he left.

• Sir Lewis Leon Paradim (voiced by Dale Wilson) - He is the main bad guy. LLP is the bald-headed CEO of RM Corp. He wants to take over the world using Krang Chips. Later, he tries to become World President. He also tries to make ZZ look like a villain. LLP is very clever and can even fight well.
• Dr. Hiss (voiced by Ian James Corlett) - He is RM Corp's cyborg scientist. Dr. Hiss speaks with a lisp. He creates most of the Corp's robots. He really believes in his bots, even when they get destroyed. Dr. Hiss dislikes ZZ very much. He often tries to defeat ZZ with lots of firepower.
• Lady Frenzy (voiced by Janyse Jaud) - She is LLP's second-in-command. Lady Frenzy has some romantic feelings for ZZ. This sometimes makes her loyalties to LLP tricky. She is calmer than Dr. Hiss. She often tries to talk things out before fighting.

Other Important Humans

• Lonnie Chang - A news reporter. She often reports bad things about ZZ. But she doesn't seem to think he's a real threat in person. Her daughter, Rebecca, believes ZZ is not a bad guy.
• Alicia - The Boyzz Brigade set ZZ up with Alicia, a model. They seem to like each other. Their first date was messy because of RM Corp. But Alicia still wants to see ZZ. Lady Frenzy tries to use Alicia to trap ZZ.
• President Bando - The President of Africa. He is against LLP's plans. He is one of the few people who believes in ZZ.

Robot Allies and Enemies

The Boyzz Brigade: ZZ's Robot Team

These robots are ZZ's friends. They help him fight RM Corp.

• The Street Boyzz - Two robots who look like construction workers. They use construction tools as weapons. They see each other as brothers.
  • Jammerzz (voiced by Cusse Mankuma) - He has a jackhammer arm with laser cannons. He likes to hit opponents.
  • Toolzz (voiced by Stefano Giulianetti) - He uses a wrench and drill. He often takes apart enemy robots. He dislikes high places.
• The Sports Boyzz - Another team of fighters. They use sports-themed weapons. They throw, hit, and kick explosive sports balls.
  • All Ball - The leader of the Sports Boyzz. He is good at volleyball and soccer.
  • Batzz - He is an expert in baseball and carries a bat. He once lost his memory after a crash.
  • Bogey (voiced by Stefano Giulianetti) - He is a golf expert. His arm is a golf club.
  • Ace - He is a tennis expert and has a racket arm. He is the only Sports Boyzz with a laser.
• The Science Boyzz - Two scientist robots. They do research and development for the team. They usually stay out of fights.
  • D'Nerd (voiced by Terry Klassen) - A large robot with a computer for a head. He often gives dictionary definitions.
  • Genesix (voiced by Michael Donovan) - He builds most of ZZ's new vehicles and gadgets. He was the first Boyzz prototype.
• Watzon - The team doctor. He fixes the Boyzz and helps humans. He is brave for a doctor.
• Other Special Boyzz - These robots are not part of a group.
  • Cook the Cooking Boyzz (voiced by Sam Khouth) - A chef robot who cooks for ZZ and Blitzy. He has a French accent.
  • Ninjzz the Ninja Boyzz (voiced by Surya Kellar) - A ninja robot. He was the first Boyzz built for fighting. He is skilled in hand-to-hand combat. He uses a sword or nunchaku.
  • Kiddie the Child Boyzz - He acts like a young boy. He sometimes helps on missions.
  • Momzz the Mother Boyzz - She appeared in one episode. She was thought to be destroyed but survived.
  • Swang the Bug Boyzz - He helps with scouting and distractions. He hops to move around. He communicates with chirps.
  • Twig - The biggest Boyzz and ZZ's bodyguard. He can turn into a robot or fly with ZZ's car. He is well-armed.
• The Talking Heads - A group of robot heads built by Genesix. They sit on a shelf and comment on things.
  • T1 - A green robot head with fins.
  • T2 - A pink robot head that laughs a lot.
  • T3 - A rectangular purple robot head.
  • T4 - A green robot head with eyestalks.
  • T5 - A gold-colored robot head.
• Birden and Freehand - These bots act as decoys. Birden is a robot bird. Freehand is an arm with a rotor that flies around.
• Jungle Fiver - The Boyzz Brigade's most powerful weapon. It is made of five vehicles that can combine into a giant robot. Blitzy often commands it. It can also travel in space.
  • Half Bot - An all-terrain vehicle robot.
  • Jet Bot - A jet airplane robot.
  • Tank Bot - A tank robot.
  • Heli Bot - A helicopter robot.
  • Hover Bot - A hovercraft robot.

The Boyzz Brigade also has other vehicles. These include a "mole" digger, a stealth submarine, and the Splitvan. Blitzy especially likes her VAF, an attack jet with legs.

RM Corp's Robots

RM Corp's robots usually have no personality. They all speak in the same monotone voice.

• 3P - A huge green robot that boosts power for the "MDB."
• Beast Bot - A dog-like robot designed to track ZZ using his DNA.
• Green Bot - RM Corp's standard soldier robots. They have strong armor and weapons.
• Humabot - Cyborg soldiers who work for RM Corp. They get robot upgrades for strength.
• Massive Destruction Bot (MDB) - A powerful robot created by Dr. Hiss. ZZ and the Boyzz usually need Jungle Fiver to fight them.
• Private Police Bot (P.P.B.) - An advanced version of the Green Bot. They are used for protection and combat.
• Security Bot - The most common enemy ZZ faces early on. They patrol areas and have cameras for heads.

Episode Guide

Voice Cast

• Ian James Corlett - Dr. Hiss
• Richard Ian Cox -
• Michael Donovan - Genesix
• Stefano Giulianetti - Toolzz, Bogie
• Mark Hildreth - Ziv "ZZ" Zulander
• Janyse Jaud - Lady Frenzy
• Surya Kellar - Ninjzz
• Sam Khouth - Cook
• Terry Klassen - D'Nerd
• Rob Lehane -
• Cusse Mankuma - Jammerzz
• Pamela Martin -
• Crystaleen O'Bray - Blitzy Zulander
• Kim Restell -
• Chelan Simmons -
• Dale Wilson - Sir Lewis Leon Paradim

Production Crew

• Doug Parker - Voice director

UK Broadcast History

• Children's BBC (1994–1999)
• The Children's Channel (1994–1997)

Special 3D Segments

Every episode of The Bots Master had a short, special segment. These parts used a method called the Pulfrich effect. This made the segments look 3D, even though they were 2.5D. Viewers could watch with or without special glasses. These glasses came with the action figures.

To tell viewers to put on their glasses, a character, usually ZZ, would shout, "Lazer time, boyzz!" Then, an image of the 3D glasses would appear on screen. After the 2.5D part was over, ZZ would say "Game Over!" and the glasses image would appear again, but with a no symbol over it.

Toys and Merchandise

A toy line was made for the series by C&D. It included action figures of Ziv Zulander, Doctor Hiss, and Jungle Fiver. The toy line was later stopped.

Home Video Releases

Six VHS tapes of the show were released in the 1990s. Each tape had one episode and its title.

See also

In Spanish: El Amo de los Robots para niños