Slugterra is a Canadian animated television series created by Asaph
Fipke. The series was produced by the Canadian animation studio Nerd Corps
Entertainment. It premiered on Family Chrgd on September 3, 2012 and began
broadcasts in the United States the following month.
Since the series' debut, thirty-nine episodes have been broadcast in three
seasons, as well as several specials and films. A trailer for the fourth movie,
Eastern Caverns, was released on July 3, 2015. It has been broadcast in over 150
countries internationally. Several products tied to the series have been
released, including action figures and video games.
Synopsis Eli Shane is a 15 year old determined to
be the greatest slug-slinging hero of Slugterra after his dad. He can do this
only by collecting, training, and dueling little creatures called slugs.
Before he came to Slugterra, he had only one slug, a famous slug named Burpy.
When first in Slugterra, he befriends a Molenoid named Pronto. Next he finds
Trixie, a girl who saves him from a rogue slug-slinger. Then he meets a Cave
Troll named Kord. With the help of Pronto he enters a tournament in which
he trains and receives more slugs. He gets ready and then tries to stop the
nefarious Dr. Thaddius Blakk and his ghoul slugs.
Slugs Slug is a common name for an apparently
shell-less creature which lives in Slugterra. They have special powers
according to their elements, which are: Fire, Water, Air, Earth and Energy.
These are the basic elements. The secondary elements are Steel, Toxic, Ice
and Psychic. There are 5 Elemental Slugs which were first of their kind. They are
the progenitors of all other slugs, so if one were to be corrupted, all the
slugs of its lineage would suffer the same effects. So in effect, if the Air
Elemental were to be Ghouled, all other air slugs will become ghouls, such as
Hoverbug, Flatulorhinkus, Gazzer, Tormato and Slyren.
When these slugs are fired with the help of Blasters, they reach a velocity of
one hundred miles per hour and transform into a stronger form called Velocimorph
which can be highly destructive. Once they are fired, they can only be re-used
if their Slingers are fast in picking them up and reloading. Otherwise, they
will return to the slinger's hideout if they are friendly to them. All
Slug-Slingers have to expand their arsenal so they may use certain
techniques such as communicating and using special slug collecting devices.
Slugs need be fed regularly so that they remain healthy, and baby slugs need
extra special care to help them mature. If experienced enough, slugs can evolve
into an even stronger form called a Mega Morph. To Mega Morph a slug needs to be
shot at two hundred miles per hour, but the slug has to be ready to handle the
extra speed and power. If a slug is not experienced enough, it will get thrown
off by the speed and the Mega Morph will fail. By equipping your blaster with an
accelerator, the slinger can help a slug Mega Morph more easily. Slugs are kept
in special cylinder-shaped cases called slug tubes.
Characters Blasters
Blasters are part of the Slugslinger's basic gear needed for slinging slugs.
Blasters are used to shoot Slugs with enough force for them to reach velocity
and transform. Blasters can be customized with accessories to enhance
the blaster's or the slinger's performance, although most slingers
stick with the basic components of their chosen model and let the Slugs do the
work. Blasters can be temporarily disabled, permanently damaged or
destroyed by slug attacks, misfire or improper blaster modifications. Even
without a blaster, it is still possible for the slug to reach velocity using
historical methods such as catapults or slingshots.
= Fusion shots= The Fusion shot is when two slugs that
have the same aura turns into an even more powerful slug.
Shadowray: "Albino Boon Doc"+"Negashade" – Creates a sonic beam fused with the
"Light" & "Shadow" representing "Yin & Yang". Used by the Unbeatable Master to
defeat Twist disguised as Dr. Blakk. NovaBolt: "Infurnus"+"Tazerling" – Forms
an ionized plasma blast engulfed in flames. Eli Shane used the master's
blaster to defeat Dr. Blakk before he left after defeating the Unbeatable
Master, and also to destroy a pill box on the beach of an island taken over by
Dr. Blakk and the Darkbane. MagmaBlade: "Thresher"+"Forgesmelter" –
Forms a super-heated spinning saw-blade that spews lava from its sides, able to
melt solid metal like butter, and leave it in a liquid form. Used to destroy the
Blakk Steel Train at Lumino cavern. BoulderStorm: "Rammstone"+"Tormato" –
Rammstone launches Tormato at multiple opponents as the Tormato creates a
rampaging cyclone filled with boulders. It seemed to work, but it could backfire
in close or medium range. Suitable to destroy multiple opponents from long
range. Used unsuccessfully to defeat Mr. Saturday's Zombie guards from Stalagmite
17. NitroBubble: "Infurnus"+"Bubbaleone" –
Forms a flaming bubble that can be used for emergency transport. The attack
functions like a high speed hot air balloon which can go in any direction.
Used to make a quick exit after the Shane Gang escaped from Stalagmite 17.
InfernoSlam: "Infurnus"+"Rammstone" – Once launched, the Slugs will spin
around each other, leading to a Rammstone with blazing horns. Used to
destroy the containment tube the Game Master used to collect the slugs used by
his contestants out at Lands End Cavern. ElectroSpear: "Tazerling"+"Dirt Urchin"
– Once the Slug starts spinning, electrified needles are then shot out.
Used to defeat the first Lightwell guardian.
SparkRain: "Infurnus"+"Phosphoro" – The Slugs spin, while the Phosphoro starts
lighting up, the Infurnus boosts the light. Used to defeat the High Plains
Monster, which was actually a flying eel from the Deep Caverns.
MagmaStrike: "Infurnus"+"Armashelt" – The Slugs launch a huge flaming boulder,
which is capable of temporary stopping Dr. Blakk's Titan tanks.
RockArmour: "Rammstone"+"Hop Rock" – The Rammstone will increase in size, and get
plated in Hop Rock armour. Used unsuccessfully to defeat a Megamorph
Grimmstone Ghoul shot by El Diablos Nacho.
SawBolo: "Polero"+"Thresher" – Become two threshers joined together and begins
to turn. Used to delay Blakk just long enough for Eli Shane to reacquire his
accelerator. = Defective Combination=
InfernoSplash: "Infurnus"+"AquaBeek" – Creates a splashing pulse wave that
tires out all protoform slugs. Has no effect on Ghouls.
Mecha Beasts Mecha Beasts are robotic creatures used
as a common form of transportation. They are powered by Slug-energy. Mecha-Beasts
come in all shapes and sizes, but the most commonly seen beasts resemble
bulls, horses, moles, and elephants. Some unique beasts were custom-made to
look like snakes and the HooliGang had their Mechas made to resemble hyenas. It
has been seen that Mechas can be modified to deploy a large amount of
weaponry, like Sedo's Mole Mecha. Construction
Most, but not all, Mecha Beasts are made at the Mecha-Beast Forge. They are
powered by special hearts. These hearts are infused with Slug-energy via
molecular transfusion. The abilities and qualities of a Mecha beast vary from
Mecha to Mecha. They can be upgraded with mods just like blasters in order to
fit various situations. Ghouling
Mecha Beasts are infused with Slug-energy, which unfortunately means
that they can by Ghouled by applying Dark Water to their cores. A Ghouled
Mecha will start to behave erratically and its eyes will glow red. It will
eventually stop obeying orders, turn on its rider, and then explode. It can be
cured by healing Slugs. Modification
Mecha Beasts, just like blasters, can be upgraded. Installing Rocket boosters can
increase the speed of your Mecha in Beast Mode. This can also help you jump
across large gaps, chasms and assist you in acquiring those fast, hard to catch
Slugs. With this next installation, you can use your Mecha Beast as a Jet Ski.
Just press the yellow button and you can cruise across the water of the Flumes
and the seas of Undertow Cavern. The third upgrade involves you pulling a red
lever and two wings will extend from your Mecha. This Glider Mode is very
useful for a safe and slow decent from a high and fast fall. But the ultimate
upgrade to Mecha Beasts in the last 300 years is the Transforming Mecha. In
Vehicle Mode, The Mecha can go super fast, in excess of speeds of 100 Miles
per Hour. This can help an Experienced Slug to Mega Morph more easily if your
blaster is not equipped with an accelerator.
Episodes Home media
Shout! Factory announced they would be releasing Slugterra: Return Of The Shane
Gang, the first DVD collection of the show, on February 12, 2013. The second
collection, Slugterra: Slugs Unleashed, was released on June 18, 2013, with
Slugterra: Slug Power! following on September 17. In the UK Primal Screen
released episodes on DVD. References
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External links Slugterra
Slugterra at the Big Cartoon DataBase Slugterra at the Internet Movie Database
Official website Slugterra France