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MrOldSchool
03-20-2007, 07:45 PM
http://casandro.dyndns.org/swatkats/IMAGES/SNES/KATSNES2.JPG

Let me tell ya, back in 1995 and/or 1996, my younger bro thought these two and their show were so badass! I'm not sure if I liked them as much as he did back then, but I did like them in a way. Up until last year or the year before, I never realized how awesome they were. And they're STILL awesome! Razor's my favorite of the duo. And he gets paired with Callie Briggs, the best female in the show!
Jon
03-20-2007, 08:13 PM
Yep. I remember it too.

And yes, is quite a show. With not only some good hero characters, but an interesting rogues gallery as well.
DrSpengler
03-20-2007, 08:39 PM
Oh yeah.

I even wrote a retrospective article about it not too long ago. (http://www.bcartoons.com/?p=98)
Masked Ninja
03-20-2007, 09:48 PM
I never watched this as a kid, but I managed to hear about it somewhere and lo, the Internet had episodes for me to watch! While it's a little lighter than shows like Gargoyles, it's just plain cool. I mean, vigilante cats in a jet? Pure gold. :D

Oh, and the first line Razor/Jake spoke almost broke my face, I grinned so big. Heehee, Donatello... :P I can't even pick which of the two I like more yet. It's been fun watching the episodes so far - can't wait to see some more.
Ecto Jedi
03-20-2007, 10:07 PM
I vaguely remember watching this show as a child and I remember it was pretty cool. Interesting concept, for sure.
kerfootw
03-20-2007, 11:41 PM
One of my top five animated series's ever! :)
VaughnMichael
03-20-2007, 11:42 PM
awsome show!
CudleyCowlick
03-21-2007, 06:00 PM
Yes, and the best thing is that Boomerang has been showing SWATKats, the Radical Squadron late on weeknights, I think it's M-F @ 11:30, or at least close to that. I was watching a particulary epic episode starring the Past Master and it got me thinking, wasn't there some SK toys at one point or another? I seem to remember the Jet but maybe I'm just stoned, as they say.
Searches on Ebay the last couple of days haven't turned up anything but the VHS, video games, and some random memorabilia, did these get made or am I just wishing they were?
CudleyCowlick
03-21-2007, 06:12 PM
I thought this was exciting enough to merit a new thread. I found a closed Ebay auction here (http://cgi.ebay.com/set-of-4-SWAT-KATS-Remco-action-figures-Hanna-Barbera_W0QQitemZ250094360913QQcategoryZ2622QQcmdZ ViewItem) that proves I didn't just imagine them. I still don't know if this is all of them or not, though the seller describes this as a "complete set".
Toonami Tom
03-21-2007, 06:15 PM
I had T-Bone and Razor from when I was a kid. I sold them a couple years ago on ebay. I'm not sure I should have.:ohwell:
Jon
03-21-2007, 06:17 PM
Yes, and the best thing is that Boomerang has been showing SWATKats, the Radical Squadron late on weeknights, I think it's M-F @ 11:30, or at least close to that. I was watching a particulary epic episode starring the Past Master and it got me thinking, wasn't there some SK toys at one point or another? I seem to remember the Jet but maybe I'm just stoned, as they say.
Searches on Ebay the last couple of days haven't turned up anything but the VHS, video games, and some random memorabilia, did these get made or am I just wishing they were?


That's great (the show is on). But a big bummer too, as I don't get Boomerang.

I recall some toys. Don't think they had any vehicles, just a handful of figures. Having T-Bone, Razor, Dark Kat and Dr. Viper. There were also going to be figures of the Metallikats, but they apparently never came to be (I only saw them in magazines advertising the figure line a while before it's release).
Jon
03-21-2007, 06:21 PM
Yep. Mentioned of it in the "Remember Swat Kats?" thread, too.

I had (and still have among my MOC figures) Dark Kat and Dr. Viper.
MrOldSchool
03-25-2007, 02:14 AM
Hmmm, I wouldn't mind owning those action figures, but no way I'm buying from that guy! Look how much they cost!!!!!
kerfootw
03-25-2007, 08:23 AM
That's great (the show is on). But a big bummer too, as I don't get Boomerang.

I recall some toys. Don't think they had any vehicles, just a handful of figures. Having T-Bone, Razor, Dark Kat and Dr. Viper. There were also going to be figures of the Metallikats, but they apparently never came to be (I only saw them in magazines advertising the figure line a while before it's release).

Try Youtube. They've got a lot of episodes up there. :)
Dr. Doom
03-25-2007, 03:28 PM
Best theme song ever.
Cure
03-25-2007, 03:29 PM
Best theme song ever.

Yo, what's with you and theme songs? :lol:
Anarky
03-25-2007, 03:44 PM
I think that show is the reason why I am an animated-TV fan forever. I remember rushing home from school to see that show back in 1997 or 98, when it first aired on Cartoon Network over here. It was so awesome. I still remember both theme songs in my head... this show was so good. I miss it.
Masked Ninja
03-25-2007, 08:53 PM
Oh, I wholeheartedly agree on the theme songs... as well as the soundtrack in general. It's good stuff.
CudleyCowlick
03-26-2007, 05:21 PM
Definetely one of the greatest theme songs ever. I found it on napster ages ago and it still makes it onto the occasional mix cd.
It's right up there with the Transformers movie and the second (come on in, it's time to party) version of the Garfield & Friends intro.
VaughnMichael
03-26-2007, 05:24 PM
they seriously dont make good theme songs anymore...wait actully...do they even make theme songs anymore more...oh wait yes...I've burnt them all of my mind..*twitches* @ tmnt 2k3's them songs *shakes in corner*