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Step into the virtual world, 90s kids! We’re diving deep into VR Troopers, Saban’s wild, cyber-powered Tokusatsu series that fused martial arts, chrome armor, glitchy CGI, and three different Japanese Metal Hero shows into one unforgettable fever dream.
In this full-length Checkpoint Extra, Nate breaks down Ryan Steele, J.B. Reese, Kaitlin Star, Grimlord’s digital nightmare, the chaotic editing magic behind the scenes, and the emotional story that gave VR Troopers more heart than anyone remembers.
We’re talking:
Fox Kids history
The Metalder / Spielban / Shaider footage fusion
Skugs, Combat Cyborgs, and the most dramatic villain transformation in TV history
90s virtual-reality hype
The legendary toy line & chrome figures
Saban’s strangest production choices
...and why VR Troopers STILL hits harder than it gets credit for.
If you grew up yelling “TROOPER TRANSFORM!”, owned a chrome action figure from Toys “R” Us, or thought virtual reality would take over the world by 2003… this episode is for you.
Welcome back to Cross World City.
Stay gold, Nerd bold!
And please don't forget to rate the show 5 stars and follow for more nostalgia deep dives!
By Average Joe NerdcastStep into the virtual world, 90s kids! We’re diving deep into VR Troopers, Saban’s wild, cyber-powered Tokusatsu series that fused martial arts, chrome armor, glitchy CGI, and three different Japanese Metal Hero shows into one unforgettable fever dream.
In this full-length Checkpoint Extra, Nate breaks down Ryan Steele, J.B. Reese, Kaitlin Star, Grimlord’s digital nightmare, the chaotic editing magic behind the scenes, and the emotional story that gave VR Troopers more heart than anyone remembers.
We’re talking:
Fox Kids history
The Metalder / Spielban / Shaider footage fusion
Skugs, Combat Cyborgs, and the most dramatic villain transformation in TV history
90s virtual-reality hype
The legendary toy line & chrome figures
Saban’s strangest production choices
...and why VR Troopers STILL hits harder than it gets credit for.
If you grew up yelling “TROOPER TRANSFORM!”, owned a chrome action figure from Toys “R” Us, or thought virtual reality would take over the world by 2003… this episode is for you.
Welcome back to Cross World City.
Stay gold, Nerd bold!
And please don't forget to rate the show 5 stars and follow for more nostalgia deep dives!