Trollz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Trollz |
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| Genre | Fantasy, comedy, adventure |
| Created by | Andy Heyward |
| Based on | Troll dolls by Thomas Dam |
| Developed by | Eric Lewald John Loy |
| Directed by | Karen Hyden |
| Starring | Britt McKillip Chiara Zanni Alexandra Carter Leah Juel Anna Van Hooft Samuel Vincent Reece Thompson Jesse Moss Matt Hill |
| Opening theme | "It's a Hair Thing" by Valli Girls |
| Ending theme | "It's a Hair Thing" (Reprise) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 27 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Andy Heyward Michael Maliani |
| Running time | 21–22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Studio DAM< DIC Entertainment Corporation Melusine Productions |
| Distributor | DIC Entertainment |
| Release | |
| Original network | Syndication (DIC Kids Network) |
| Original release | October 3 – November 8, 2005 |
Trollz is an animated TV show from 2005. It was made by DIC Entertainment Corporation. The show follows the exciting lives of five teenage girls. They call themselves the "Best Friends for Life," or BFFL.
These girls use magic every day to help with their normal lives. They also use their powers to fight magical creatures and solve problems. The characters in the show are based on the popular troll dolls, which were first created in the 1960s. Only one season of Trollz was made, with 27 episodes. A second season was planned but was later canceled.
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Meet the Trollz: Main Characters
The main characters in the Trollz series are a group of five best friends. They are known as the "Best Friends For Life" (BFFL). Each girl has her own unique personality and magical gem.
Amethyst: The Leader
- Amethyst van der Troll is voiced by Britt McKillip.
- She is the leader of the BFFL.
- Amethyst is kind and always there for her friends. She gives good advice.
- Her special gem is a purple heart.
- She wears pink or purple clothes and has wavy pink hair.
- Amethyst's boyfriend is Coal. Her Ancient (a wise older troll) is her grandmother.
Ruby: The Bossy Friend
- Ruby Trollman is voiced by Chiara Zanni.
- She is the second-in-command of the BFFL.
- Ruby can be a bit bossy and cares a lot about how she looks.
- Her hair is red and styled like a star. Her special gem is a red star.
- She wears a white t-shirt with a green star and blue and yellow sneakers.
- Ruby's boyfriend is Rock. Her Ancient is Obsidian, who owns a spell shop.
Sapphire: The Smart One
- Sapphire Trollzawa is voiced by Alexandra Carter.
- She is the smartest girl in the BFFL.
- Sapphire loves to study, even during slumber parties!
- Her special gem is a blue flower.
- She has blue hair tied in a high ponytail and often wears glasses on her head.
- Sapphire's boyfriend is Alabaster. Her Ancient is Mr. Trollheimer, who is also the girls' teacher.
Topaz: The Fashion Expert
- Topaz Trollhopper is voiced by Leah Juel.
- She can be a bit nervous and clumsy, but she loves shopping and knows a lot about fashion.
- Her special gem is a yellow diamond.
- She has yellow, messy hair and often wears a pink vest over a white shirt.
- Topaz's boyfriend is Jasper. Her Ancient is Zirconia.
Onyx: The Goth Poet
- Onyx Von Trollenberg is voiced by Anna Van Hooft.
- She has a goth style and loves writing poetry.
- Onyx is kind but can be a bit defensive.
- Her special gem is a purple moon.
- She has purple hair styled in Afro puffs and wears dark clothes.
- Onyx's boyfriend is Flint. Her Ancient is Spinell.
Who Are the Villains?
The BFFL often face challenges from tricky villains.
Simon the Gremlin
- Simon is voiced by Reece Thompson.
- He is the main villain of the show.
- Simon often tries to take over Trollzopolis, the world where the Trollz live.
- He also wants revenge against the Best Friends for Life.
Snarf: Simon's Sidekick
- Snarf is voiced by Janyse Jaud.
- He is Simon's loyal helper.
- Snarf is a creature that is half-dog and half-ogre.
- He can change from a cute puppy to a big, beast-like form whenever he wants.
Supporting Characters in Trollzopolis
The girls also have boyfriends and wise mentors called Ancients.
The Boyfriends
- Coal Trollwell (voiced by Jesse Moss): He is Amethyst's boyfriend. Coal is often clumsy and gets into funny trouble.
- Rock Trollhammer (voiced by Matt Hill): He is Ruby's boyfriend. Rock is strong but sometimes forgetful. He has tall blue hair.
- Alabaster Trollington III (voiced by Samuel Vincent): He is Sapphire's boyfriend. Alabaster is a calm troll with blond hair and glasses. His father owns many companies in Trollzopolis, making him very wealthy.
- Jasper Trollhound (voiced by Armen Weitzman): He is Topaz's boyfriend. In the first episode, Amethyst accidentally made him lose his hair, but Jasper likes his bald look now.
- Flint Trollentino (voiced by Mike Antonakos): He is Onyx's boyfriend. Flint is in a rock band and enjoys writing poetry.
The Ancients
Ancients are wise, older trolls who guide the BFFL.
- Mrs Van Der Troll: She is Amethyst's grandmother and her Ancient.
- Obsidian: She is Ruby's Ancient and owns Obsidian's Spell Shop.
- Mr. Trollheimer: He is Sapphire's Ancient and also the girls' teacher.
- Zirconia: She is Topaz's Ancient and Spinell's wife.
- Spinell: He is Onyx's Ancient and Zirconia's husband.
Spell Phones: Magic in Your Pocket
Spell Phones are special devices in the Trollz world. They look like regular cellphones but have magical powers!
They let Trollz cast spells over long distances. To use a Spell Call, a troll puts a special spell bead into the phone. Then they say a magic word, dial a number, and press a button. The spell travels through the phone line. When the other troll answers, the spell is released! This is a great way to use magic from far away. However, some teenagers like to use Spell Phones to play pranks on their friends.
Episodes of Trollz
The first season of Trollz had 27 episodes. Each episode tells a new story about the BFFL's adventures.
| Episode No. | Episode Title | Air Date | Description |
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| 1 | Best Friends for Life | 3 October 2005 | Ruby feels Amethyst is taking too much attention. She kicks Amethyst out of the group, and the friends try to reunite them. |
| 2 | Five Spells Trouble | 4 October 2005 | The Trollz visit the Ancient World and meet the mysterious Obsidian. |
| 3 | First Day of School | 5 October 2005 | The girls accidentally let the evil Snarf out of the Ancient World. They don't know how to send him back. |
| 4 | Onyx's Gem | 6 October 2005 | The girls find their belly gems are losing their glow. They must escape Simon the Gremlin to get their magic back. |
| 5 | Topaz Possessed | 7 October 2005 | Simon takes advantage of Topaz's kind nature and takes control of her body. |
| 6 | The Big Test | 10 October 2005 | The girls try to use a list of chemistry ingredients to send Simon back to the Shadow World. |
| 7 | Troll Fast, Troll Furious | 11 October 2005 | Sapphire likes an older boy who races scooters. He is using her to build a super-fast scooter. |
| 8 | The Great Race | 12 October 2005 | Mica returns and challenges Onyx to another scooter race. |
| 9 | Into the Woodz | 13 October 2005 | The BFFL fight mud monsters and stone ogres in the spooky Haunted Woodz. |
| 10 | The Dating Game | 14 October 2005 | Topaz wants to use spells to change herself. She accidentally turns Jasper into a sneaky geek. |
| 11 | Mirror, Mirror | 17 October 2005 | Sapphire buys a magic mirror pendant. It makes her too proud and self-centered. |
| 12 | Ruby's Rules of Partying | 18 October 2005 | Snarf disguises himself as a cute troll and shows up at Jasper's party. |
| 13 | Forever Amber | 19 October 2005 | Ruby loses an old ring that belonged to Amethyst's grandma. |
| 14 | Not-So-Good Old Days | 20 October 2005 | Simon casts a spell that sends Trollzopolis back to the Middle Ages. |
| 15 | Simply Simon | 21 October 2005 | The girls find a way to sneak into King Simon's castle. They need to stop him from taking all the magic from Olde Worlde Trollzopolis. |
| 16 | The Tree and the Dragon | 24 October 2005 | Onyx and Topaz go on a secret mission at night. They want to find out what happened to the missing Ancients. |
| 17 | Homecoming | 25 October 2005 | Simon almost ruins the homecoming dance. |
| 18 | A Dragon's Tale | 26 October 2005 | Onyx goes back to the Haunted Woodz. She falls into Simon's trap and is turned into a tree. |
| 19 | Field Trip | 27 October 2005 | Rock gets jealous of the girls' magic. This starts a silly fight that leaves the Trollz stuck in the woods. |
| 20 | The Day the Magic Died | 28 October 2005 | The boys sneak into the Amber Caves to get magic amber. But it's a trap set by Simon. |
| 21 | Bringing Back the Magic | 31 October 2005 | The Trollz must replace the Sacred Altar to get their lost magic back. |
| 22 | New Girl in Town | 1 November 2005 | A new girl arrives and tries to break up friendships. |
| 23 | When Good Girlz Go Bad | 2 November 2005 | Ruby wants to know why the Trollz are acting so badly. |
| 24 | Boyz and Girlz Together | 3 November 2005 | Ruby travels to Simon's home to defeat him. |
| 25 | Where the Trollz Are | 4 November 2005 | Simon follows the Trollz to a tropical island. |
| 26 | Surf Monster a Go Go | 7 November 2005 | Sapphire has to face her fears. |
| 27 | Krakatrolla Needs Some Java | 8 November 2005 | The girls lose control of their tempers. This causes Mt. Krakatrolla to erupt. |
Trollz on DVD
The Trollz TV show was also released on DVD.
DVD Releases by Warner Home Video and NCircle Entertainment
In 2004, DIC made a deal with Warner Home Video to release Trollz DVDs. These DVDs would have three episodes that formed a story, plus extra scenes not shown on TV.
The first two DVDs were called Best Friends for Life - The Movie and Magic of the Five - The Movie. They came out in September 2005. They included episodes 1-3 and 4-6. Warner Home Video planned more DVDs, but they were not released at that time.
In August 2007, NCircle Entertainment re-released the first two DVDs. They also released Hair Over Heels - The Movie in December 2007, which had episodes 7-9. Other planned DVD releases were canceled. Later, these story-arc versions of the episodes became available on Netflix.
Other DVD Releases
BBC DVD released Best Friends for Life in the United Kingdom in 2006. In France, TF1 Video released "La Magie des Cinq" in October 2009.
