Galaxy Rangers: Everything You Didn't Know | SYFY WIRE

[@NeoGee]

Considering Top Gun released in May of 1986 and Galaxy Rangers debuted in September 1986, I think you're giving the film to much credit for inspiration. You don't dash out a quality animated series in 4 months.

[@snkfan7506]

Not to mention, Iron Eagle pre-dates Top Gun as it was released earlier in '86.

[@marthinusellis6564]

I'm 47 years old... and i still love the 80s animation tv series shows... nothing beats the 80s

[@bluestripetiger]

This cartoon deserves either a continuation or a modern remake. Heck the plot of this series is so good it might even be able to make the jump to a live action adaptation. A smart company would jump all over this property.

[@bigdurk4115]

One of the most underrated cartoons of all time ,I would love to see this get a remake

[@preplocc]

Nah, i disagree. This was our time. Kids these days won't appreciate. This should stay right there, in that time....

[@TheCastellan]

NO remake. CONTINUATION ONLY.

[@kevinstrieter4915]

Actually, I dare Hollywood to give Galaxy Rangers a blockbuster treatment.

[@TheCastellan]

@@kevinstrieter4915 DON'T. They will only mess it up.

[@nateword]

man yeah,

[@Suisai13]

I can't believe y'all made this video, lol. This is legit my fav cartoon of all time!

[@nateword]

me too

[@dacobu1]

Same here!!!!

[@jeremysnead9233]

TRUTH!!!

[@trinibwoy27]

When I tell you I grew up on this show and I still love it to this day. One of the most EPIC yet underrated theme songs Ever

[@The-Man-On-The-Mountain]

That song is totally badass. I am trying to find a longer version of the end credits. I don´t know if it exists.

[@nateword]

EVER

[@Dizzy247365plus]

Your snarky comments comPLETEly undercut how AWESOME this show was. And this show WAS. TOTALLY. AWESOME.💯💯💯

[@vincentfranklin17]

Galaxy Rangers was so BADASS!!! Loved it! Gooseman was my favorite character.

[@mrf19741]

ONE OF MY FAVORITE CARTOONS OF ALL TIME! I used to love watching this every morning at 7:30am before going to school! Got the series on DVD!

[@beverlycrusher9713]

one of the things you missed was, the target audience was preteens and younger, BUT, it found an audience with adults and high schoolers.

[@TonyG718]

I was hooked on this anime back in 86’. The intro alone...blew my 9 year old mind away with the insane animation and rocking soundtrack. This anime was so dope it was absurd for back then.

[@drejackson4882]

No Guts, No Glory! I loved this show

[@The-Man-On-The-Mountain]

What a song dude!

[@andrewundershaft1162]

The Queen of the Crown was a seriously epic and terrifying villain. Wasn't she always dissolving the members of one enslaved species into energy to power her army's psycho crystals, and keep Zachary's wife's soul trapped? I found that very dark when I was a child.

[@beyondcomicstv]

The storyboard artist for Galaxy Rangers is Ken Landgraf who was one of my art teachers when I was a kid, and they released a GREAT 8" 1/10th scale action figure toy line in UK!

[@DronoTron]

Dont forget Doc has these floating talking lights resembling "cursor" from Automan

[@kirbychappell5851]

Totally Love this show. Have the entire series on DVD. No Guts, No Glory!!

[@sMASHsound]

scarecrow was a legit horror villain.

[@robertvantine2810]

My all-time favorite 80s animated cartoon. Proudly have the complete series on DVD. Would love to see it made into a legit live action movie, BUT DONE RIGHT!!!!

[@spencersholden]

I watched this as a kid in the mid 2000’s. I found it at my library.

[@KnowledgeLost]

Awesome! Pure awesome! This is such an underrated property; criminal we never got a toy line in North America for Galaxy Rangers.

[@scifiguy26]

I always loved that shot of the leader powering up his bionic arm it always looked different from the rest of the animation👍

[@rickeyboyer4726]

Wow! Really?! Same here, my friend, same here! 👍

[@chestercastaneda4920]

2:43 More like the robot from Fritz Lang's Metropolis (which in turn inspired the creation of C3PO).

[@OzielAlvesCavalcante]

I paused the video to look for a comment like yours.

[@waltersobchak850]

"Why is he wearing a red bowtie under his spacesuit?" What a stupid question. Why would anybody NOT wear a red bowtie under their spacesuit???

[@turosianarcher8771]

Seriously. What would you expect from a character named Nimrod anyway?

[@blerdwords5725]

I loved that show. Might be pound for pound my favorite... although Doc's powers needed an upgrade

[@paladinstorm]

I mean hacking is useful, but it just... didn't seem like it was worthy of a superpowered implant. I mean all he does is tap his badge and then pull out his CDU.. even though he has used his CDU without activating the badge.

[@TheCastellan]

He kept up with the other rangers with no problem. PLUS he did defeat Scarecrow in the final episode. Doc was fine.

[@DracoIsfet]

2:44 Is not C-3P0, it's Maria from Metropolis

[@OzielAlvesCavalcante]

I thought it would be much more comments about this

[@lifereaper75]

I know! Too bad they were too busy being sarcastic to realize that.

[@Sangpencerah100]

Dang it...Galaxy Rangers, SilverHawks, Centurions, Thundercats..are my favorite childhood TV shows..

[@josephmarkese8563]

She's calling you out..

[@GMoneyXL1969]

Love the Galaxy Rangers. One thing that was cool for me was the musical into and ending. "Rangers are Forever" was one of my favorite songs on the show.

[@darkreigncometh]

You have excellent taste!!

[@GMoneyXL1969]

@@darkreigncometh Thanks. You commenting on it shows we have similar tastes.

[@brycezen1896]

Does anyone else remember Brave Starr? It came out at like the same time and had a really similar feeling to it. I think it was a show. Idk does anyone else remember it?

[@wwetnabamafan194]

Of course I remember Bravestarr. I once owned a Neutra-Laser.

[@jjjsalang]

I remember it. I liked his powers.

[@edhernandez988]

Seems like syfy is borrowing all of their topics or are seriously “inspired by” the Toy Galaxy KZbin channel

[@theronmitchell3073]

Thank you I'm glad someone else realized that too

[@TheDarkmaleX]

So true. I was thinking the same. In the video, she says Galaxy Rangers ripped off Top Gun, but they're ripping off Toy Galaxy episodes. You can tell the chick in this video isn't really a fan of these shows. She comes off as so fake, ugh.

[@RDBlade]

@@TheDarkmaleX She does a Game of Thrones podcast. She's really into it. Same delivery.

[@TheDarkmaleX]

​@@RDBlade A person can still be seen as fake and annoying talking about any topic nonetheless. Her passion for certain 80s comes across as staged/acting.

[@frozenpumpkin9083]

Possibly, but there's room for both. Neither channel is the first to discuss any of these topics. I enjoy the insight and perspective each channel gives, and this woman is entertaining to me.

[@frankenviews4069]

Yea, I remember watching this as a kid. If Kevin Feigie knows what's good for him, he should by this IP immediately. A Live action Galaxy Rangers movie, produced by the Russo brothers and directed by Taika Watiti is a sure billion that doesn't affect the MCU. It's got that 80's retro vibe. A band of misfits. Spaceships. Cowboys. Strong female characters. It's got a black nerd, who is also the comic relief . Funny aliens for Instant merch. Enough obscurity to be hip but not sacred to any army of rabid fanboys. It's Star Wars without the baggage. It's also quite patriotically American while being inclusive and diverse. It's "fast and furious" in space. It's got rock. It's got EDM.

[@stevelucas9087]

This show came out when I was nine years-old, I loved it. It probably will never get rebooted because it was a stand alone show without any association with a bigger franchise so the mainstream fanfare and popularity just isn't there. But thanks to the internet and DVD, the few fans this show has can relive their childhood fantasies over and over again.

[@robertvantine2810]

I never saw a single Galaxy Ranger toys at retail. Ever!

[@billdalton1477]

Loved this show. The Super-Trooper story arc was very good.

[@kirstgrafx]

4:14 The cat/clown thing was probably "borrowed" from the very popular 80's musical, Cats.

[@mediaversenetwork]

actually NIMROD was based on David Lee Roth of Van Halen. true.

[@randyfant2588]

I loved this when it came out. I especially loved the into, which is something that most shows have to change because it gets old, but not this one. It's still cool.

[@sinchman1]

The Galaxy Rangers was in production since 1982 or earlier for 1986 release with 65 episodes, you can't animate 65 episodes in one year. Maybe the production studio for Top-Gun took there ideas or two minds think alike

[@rodneymckay8860]

Awesome soundtrack that echoes Transformers The Movie (1986).

[@MrChristian331]

Great show! Awesome intro music too! 👍

[@trtledave3079]

This looks like someone threw Robotech, Battle of the planets/G-Force, Silver Hawks, Brave Starr all in a blender and mixed it up for an 80s goodness smoothie, with a Top Gun boost!

[@leocmen]

Still much better than most of the those you mention. Very unique experience at that time

[@agronopoulus]

Great video! Galaxy Rangers was awesome!

[@maurognani319]

Amazing, one of my favorites of all times!

[@MrAngerissues1]

Great video!

[@robertmckinnon7003]

It also isn't the only Western in Space. Saber Rider, and Bravestar.

[@ricconway8719]

One of my favorites!

[@cardibeatzz7653]

I don't remember this one but it looks dope af..I'ma have to light up a fatty n check it out

[@DjEDGain]

Maleficent.... You mean the evil queen? It's cool you guys made this video but it's not cool to talk about something you almost don't have clue about 😉 Jaime Foxx actually had openly mention adopting the name or getting inspiration from great comedian Red Foxx. This video was great about creating fake facts and barely misinforming about a show clearly hasn't watch by whoever wrote it. Even the Wiki it's way better than this. Missed opportunity.

[@Shadewe]

One of my favorite cartoons. I even worked with a friend on creating an RPG.

[@NateSean]

How'd that work out?

[@gorillazzilla]

I have the whole series on DVD!!!

[@bangtopan3374]

Niko is my childhood crush ❤❤❤

[@noehctuccmliw]

It sorta helped set the stage for 'Firefly' with the space-western aspect.

[@nealbwheezy]

BRING BACK EYDK !!! WE NEEDS IT!

[@Sithikus]

All in all though great video. Thank you

[@jonathanridder]

OK, great job. But there's one thing that I'm confused about. At 0:45 you take off your sunglasses and toss them away. Then, at 19:22, they "magically" appear on your waist.

[@gijim1968]

I bought the series through Apple I tunes.. which is how I know the section and scene you were referencing them being Renegade Rangers, was footage from Edge Of Darkness.. as the titles were swapped. Each one is actually the other episode... but this is my all time favorite series...

[@IrishKyokushin]

Definitely a show that deserves a revival.

[@The-Man-On-The-Mountain]

Does someone know if there is a longer version of the end credits song? I love that song.

[@wwetnabamafan194]

Yes. Search Galaxy Rangers "No Guts, No Glory" on KZbin. You'll find the full song plus an accompanying music video. But if you mean "Rangers Are Forever", I'm not sure about that.

[@reyn_rock80srantsrealtalk]

Rangers are forever can definitely be found on KZbin

[@philmartinez1872]

Outstanding Thank you

[@SirAsdf]

2:26 more like Yoda's Head on Alf's Body

[@Ozymondias99]

Or MAC from mac & me

[@quaidoralious4181]

Def Yoda, thought the same thing

[@robertgrunwald5147]

Galaxy rangers and star blazers

[@missionspooky]

Absolute favorite next to Transformers. And the theme song is still the best kid's show intro of all time.

[@jobegruen4273]

I keep hoping you all will do an episode on Saber Riders and the Star Sheriffs!

[@Jude107c]

Best 80’s Cartoon EVER!

[@wotaj]

Nimrod and the Brontobears would be a great band name.

[@paladinstorm]

5:54 "-carries a small portable computer named Q-Ball-"... uh, the portable computer is called a CDU, or Computer Diagnostic Unit. Q-Ball is an actual character who is the brainiac in the goggles you had on-screen in other parts of the video. He's BETA's head scientist and in charge of the Longshot Research Facility built into the walls of the Grand Canyon, featured in a handful of episodes. This is supposed to be an informative video, and you messed up on the details.

[@paladinstorm]

Also, your presenter/writer got hung up on the 'hummin' thing, which shows they didn't really watch the show, because by that point the audience would have been familiar with that mispronunciation being how the elephant-like Pedulonts, particularly Geezy, pronounce 'human'.

[@deputyindigoPrime]

Erm. "Q-Ball" was the Rangers' chief tech-support guy. Amusingly enough, Doc's pocket computer was his only 'major' piece of equipment that didn't have a name; each of his super-programs had names, but not the computer itself...

[@IceQ78]

Where can I buy a full set of this? REALLY need to stack this next to my Robotech and Bravestarr collections!

[@peterkessler1348]

IceQ Amazon? Or try Koch Entertainments website.

[@gouryg4774]

I got my box set on Amazon

[@Zulu-Lemon]

Nimrod was from thundera

[@daviddiaz7703]

Lol!! I love these videos!! Very nostalgic... Not to mention, that she’s hilarious!

[@KnowledgeLost]

Also, is there a chance for a Spiral Zone video?!

[@LukeTrapwalker]

I was today years old when I found out that Batman: TAS was technically an anime.

[@nostalgiadad7137]

I don't know how to feel about Docs series five super power. He gets smarter. That's it. I mean is he not a genius before he presses the badge?

[@76casperleo]

You forgot it was one of the first cartoons to use computer animations in it

[@CyclopsWasRight616]

the female characters on Bionic 6 and Defenders of the Earth were also the ones with the mental powers. the female character on the Cheers spin-off, Fraiser was psychic when the series started, but they basically got rid of that when people actually started to watch Frasier. Oh, and Jenny on Buck O'Hare and the Toad Wars.

[@brianfuller7691]

This was a great programme. This was a show where nothing should have worked but it sure did.

[@mrryzer]

Doc’s mispronunciation of “human” was him mimicking the way ZoZo said it.

[@paladinstorm]

Not Zozo- Zozo pronounces it right. It's Geezy the pedulont who does that, which I think a few other pedulonts do, as well? The short elephant guys, that is.

[@kennyk9423]

Cartoon was amazing. Along with Saber Rider

[@vishalramcharan587]

The plot for the villaians was much deeper. Scarecrow was an old villain before the rangers time, looking to awaken even bigger more evil villains to continue there previosly thwarted nefarious activities. Ahhhh , these times were too good

[@foxtrotalpha5705]

When i listened to Danger Zone and Galaxy Rangers theme song back to back, I knew they sounded almost alike.

[@GUILDAMESH]

I used to love this show intro was off the hook

[@paxhumana2015]

One could also say that The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers, and, to probably an equal extent, the also criminally underrated BraveStarr, influenced perhaps one of the greatest JRPG sagas of all time in the Wild Arms franchise.

[@vernonII]

I still watch galaxy rangers to this day

[@hommedammn7132]

There’s no way Galaxy Rangers was inspired by Top Gun when it aired only a few months after Top Gun was in theaters.

[@infotioshi8525]

Im thinking, this cartoon must have be a movie . The sound track is the best forever and I hear this musics every day if I can. This video is very cool, thanks for remember the best cartoon forever

[@CaseyOntiveros]

Everyone was psychic in Vibes. Love that movie.

[@leocmen]

This is one of the best of all times...

[@TracyJ1963]

Just for the record, cueball was not docks handheld computer. Cue ball was the scientist that invented the series 5 implants and worked at beta Mountain

[@chheinrich8486]

"No guts no gloray" is 1000 Times better than dangerzone

[@CartoonTriper]

11:39 This Nimrod reminds me to Dr. Rockso

[@wotaj]

Only if Catnip contains Cocaine.

[@CartoonTriper]

@@wotaj I do CA-ca-ca CATNIP!

[@wotaj]

LOL

[@SMCKreations]

Loved this cartoon!!!!!!

[@shadowmarine156]

I found this show on youtube and was sad i hadn't found it sooner with how much i liked

[@ravager48]

Actually, Iron Eagle came out a few months before Top Gun.

[@PhillipBoydIII-hr4hj]

I did not know that

[@DarkMage1972]

Western in space? I know Bravestarr released in 1987, but I think the space western cowboys concept was done better. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely loved Galaxy Rangers.

[@brendanbarr7612]

Ok. I will say it. There is no influence. One of the more important facts you didnt talk about was the fact that prior to the US release with the rock and roll anthems it has a limited release where it didn't do well. They added the rock soundtrack and re released it. The iconic fighter shots were more likely influenced by anime like Yamato and Macross

[@MrDEMarq]

Too bad I remember this ended in a cliffhanger, I like to see this continued and finished.

[@johncmeyer5832]

No guts, no glory.

[@dabuddha618]

This reminds me of saber rider and the star sheriff. Also an idea for your next video

[@jasoncaldwell5627]

Saber Rider was a year later.

[@AB-xd8hm]

Animated space western = Saber Riders and the Star Sheriffs (a Voltron styled show), although this one does come close. There's also Space Adventure Cobra, but that's straight up psychedelic.

[@aphyonmortath8377]

My favorite american animated TV show from the 1980s part fist full of dollars, part star wars, star trek and a touch of everything else. with a great soundtrack. sadly only 1 season and basically no merchandise support.

[@masontalbot9703]

Wow,the hostess of this show is drop dead gorgeous!

[@getonthelist5620]

It really galls me to comment on any of these videos; because it helps the video, and encourages someone to keep turning out crappy realisations of great ideas. This one really disappointed me though. They dissed Mati on the Captain Planet and the Planeteers review. They demoted Captain Octavia from Tigersharks. Then whitewashed Mako by denying his Japanese heritage in that review. This time; whoever wrote this didn't even bother to watch the show. It's like they just uploaded a few clips and decided that no one would notice or care. Maybe this whole series is just to make Jackie Jennings looks bad. The laziness of stuff like this video series makes me glad they changed the name to Syfy; because they are clearly not Sci-Fi anymore.