WAIT... Remember Iron Man: Armored Adventures?
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- Опубликовано: 16 дек 2023
- Iron Man: Armored Adventures is a really underrated show that took the character of Iron Man and gave him a fresh new take in the larger world around him. Today let's take a look at Iron Man: Armored Adventures and see what it was all about!
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Thanks so much for watching! What were your thoughts on Iron Man: Armored Adventures?
I grew up with this show and I absolutely loved it
suuuper slept on nicktoons banger
Bro remember when it was on nicktoons
Bro those were the days I miss this show I grew up with it
What's up Jordan? I thought this show was awesome. We got a lot cool moments in show like Tony meeting a young T'challa.
I actually enjoyed this series from beginning to end! I understood why this series had to end but it had a good run and ended on its own terms.
I was shocked at how much I enjoyed this show. At first I thought it was just gonna be Spider-Man but Iron Man, but it really took advantage of the hero and his rogues gallery, and did a lot with the Iron Man mythos. Definitely one of the most underrated super hero shows.
Yeah, movies aren’t really a good medium for long running series.
This show was a criminally slept on.
Imagine a crossover between Spider-man TNAS and Iron Man Armored Adventures.
Why did I think the exact same thing
the mandarin design (and pretty much all of his rogues) look so good in this show!
i LOVED this show. the intro was easily one of the best intros for a show in its time
This was the comment I was looking for, I still hum and whistle it at work!
He's a man on a mission
@InevitableOption-ic2vx Trapped on the edge of an endless game
@InevitableOption-ic2vxtrapped on the edge of an endless game
@@InevitableOption-ic2vx Trapped on the edge of an endless game!
I loved that show. The Mandarin and the rings were so interesting. Making Tony a teenager gave him more faults and ways to develop .
This show and their work with the Mandarin is why my expectations were so high for Iron Man 3... I was set up 😂😂😂
That was a good way to handle the Mandarin.
@@SlyScribeVliterally 😂😂
@@SlyScribeV Man, 11 years later it still feels weird wasting Ben Kingsley. I liked Iron Man 3 but it definitely could've been more engaging.
If anything, everyone deserves to hear that killer intro! With lines like " When his back is in the corner of uncertainty...He takes the heat to the next degree...hes more than a hero...believe what you see! He's..III...IRON...MAN....! " , y'know you got something unforgetable!
That shit SLAPPED! I literally recorded it on my flip phone to make my custom ringtone back in the day. And I was fuckin right to do it cause it's still a total bop
Oh yeahhhhhhh
dang you bought it back for me HARD, I really need to give it a rewatch
This series was sick and had an amazing theme song. Like seriously this show and Avengers Earth’s Mightest Heroes utilized Rock Music to the Fullest. I hope more superhero shows do more stuff like this.
Both series having only 2 seasons was a CRIME.
I do love that he tries to push his friends away for a while at first. After all, he just lost his dad! The poor kid is TERRIFIED that he's gonna lose his friends next by getting them involved in Iron Man stuff, so it takes a while for him to accept their help. Tony shows a realistic aspect of PTSD, which it's clear he has.
is it ptsd or survivors guilt? i'd argue he has a bit of both
@@whitemoonwolf13 absolutely! Both
Yes! And Gene Khan was similar to him as well, with ptsd of losing his mom and being abused by his step dad and growing up in a environment of organized crime messing up his morals.
@@user-bx8sj6qm3w yes! I do kinda hate that he just leaves in the end. I wish they'd have had another season to sorta round out his arc. But I'm happy where he ended up emotionally at least. My boy grew!
This show also gave the Living Laser one of the best arcs, I friggin loved it.
At first he seemed like a one-off villain that died at the end of his episode.
But then he comes back to life, and we see how tormented he is mentally from all the abuse he suffered through life and how he wants to be someone important, deciding that would he would be "The guy that killed Iron Man."
But then he's captured by SHIELD and seems to be dying, so they call in Tony to help save him. And Living Laser is confused by this, how kind Tony is to him for seemingly no reason. But then he's kidnapped by AIM to help power their MODOK, which was able to read minds. And he reveals that Iron Man's true identity was Tony Stark, and at this, Living Laser sacrifices himself to stop MODOK and save him.
With his last line of the episode, as he lay dying once again, being "Look at me now... I'm the guy that saved Iron Man..."
This show, in my opinion, had BY FAR the best versions of The Mandarin and Living Lazer.
The former was basically a parallel to Tony. They both lost a parent, had their birthrights basically stolen and misused by someone who should have been their legal guardian and they both have a secret life that they struggle to balance with their normal one.
And the latter is just a plain *tragic* villain who feels like he never even got the chance to be a good person, but every time he appears they peel back the layers of his character and make you sympathise with him more.
Yes exactly! They're both great characters. Whitney was cool as well, wish we got more of her in a 3rd season where she's the main villainess, and Tony being conflicted about fighting her because of his feelings for her and guilt about putting her dad in a coma.
Also the best version of ironman
@@dark_nightwing_xl2797I'd say Avengers: Earth Mightiest Heroes is a contender for the best Iron Man though
@@soulcyclone360 no this one is Well written
@@dark_nightwing_xl2797 so is EMH, I love Armoured Adventures so I'm not trying to slander it but I gotta give credit where credit is due.
This is the Iron Man equivalent to Spectacular Spider-Man. Just a well executed series of stories that developed the hero, his supporting cast, and few of his enemies too. I was very impressed and am glad to say this is the best Iron Man show ever. I think it's going to stay the best for a very long time.
No, Spectacular Spider-Man is a better adaptation. This show no. Iron Man TAS 90's is a better adaptation.
@@mayotango1317 How is Armored Adventures a worse adaptation?
@@StationSquare. ¿Really? Because Tony Stark is not Iron Boy.
@@mayotango1317 Just because they made Tony into a teenager doesn’t automatically make it bad.
@@StationSquare. Is a bad show. The Iron Man TAS from the 90s is better, the second season.
God this show had the best version of the Mandarin ever. His story and the Ten Rings in the show were so cool, I wish he was this cool in the comics and the live-action movies.
MCU dropped the ball so hard lol
@@budgiecat9039lmaooooo Facts
Me tooo the mandarine was nu favorite character
Yea I agree, this will always be my favorite iteration of the mandarin.
No matter how many years pass between watching this show, I can never get that theme song out of my head!
"HE'S IIIIIIIIIROOOOON MAAAAAAAN!"
One of my favorite armors in this show was the Iron Man 2099 armor. Also I wouldn’t mind if this version of Tony ever returned in the future. Like the idea of a much younger version of Tony becoming Iron man earlier sounds interesting. I can imagine the journey this version of Tony would have gone through had the show continued. I imagine it would have continued through Tony’s adult years even showing his eventual alcoholism and even the Avengers. As for how I imagine the show would eventually end well let’s be real it could be anything from a adaption of Iron Man : The End to something original
Crazy how Iron Man 2099 wasn't even a comics book thing. They honestly need to do more with the 2099 time period on comics. Outside of Miguel and some things here and there there isn't much.
@@vullord666 Iron Man 3099 or 4099 A *FAR FAR FUTURE* grandgrandgrandgrand(x100) children of Tony.
@@vullord666funnily enough, Iron Man 2099 would show up in the comics eventually starting in 2015 with Secret Wars. However, that version looks more like a Cyborg, Iron Man hybrid rather than being Spandex Man.
@@vullord666they have no one reads them though
@@vullord666blade 2099, doctor doom 2099, venom, carnage, moon knight 2099, punisher, ghost rider
I recently saw the episode where Iron Man fought Magneto and had to help protect Jean Grey from his sinister clutches
It was really cool to see an episode that delved into the world of mutants
But I do remember watching this show sometimes as a kid
It also gave more depth to the whole humans vs mutants thing
Rhodey was completely against any law that would work against mutants, while Pepper was more unsure and preferring to know if somebody might melt her face off with laser eyes
I do in fact remember this series. I loved this show, it was my childhood.
My favorite episode was the time-travel plot, where Andros Stark realizes that BECAUSE he went into the past, he ensured that the future existed. Thus, he decided to effectively kill himself, closing the loop and forcing Tony to realize the weight of the weapons he creates. The Extremis Hacking sequence was also hilarious. Andros Stark was about 16 versions AHEAD of Tony and chooses to shut off his suit.
I also respected Justin Hammer because he learned he'd become The President of The United States. He wanted to keep it that way.
Facts
remember another CHILDHOOD BANGER???? you simply don’t miss
I used to watch this show all the time when I was little! Glad someone has finally talked about this!
This show was a great part of my childhood. This and Green Lantern the animated series.
YES
I definitely remember watching this when I was around 8, I think this along with the Fantastic Four cartoon expanded my knowledge on the greater Marvel Universe, like yeah spiderman 2 was the first movie I ever watched in theaters, looking back on this, x men evolution and Batman beyond I very much prefer these more unique/original takes, that not saying stuff like spectacular spiderman or BTAS are inferior I'm just saying I would like to see more superhero cartoons like this.
The opening for this show ranks up there with what’s new Scooby doo and spectacular Spider-Man as openings that had NO business going as hard as they did
This show did so much for Iron Man’s villains yet no other adaptation including the MCU picked up on any of it. The modernization of Mandarin was PERFECT and it made sense for Iron Man’s Archnemesis to be a guy in Magical space armor but yet it hasn’t been used since
I remember it was my first real take on Iron Man, since I did not watch the MCU movie back then. It blew my mind a lot, and I enjoyed it as much as I could.
Best theme song of all time and I love how they gave most of Ironmans unknown villain catalogues screen times and proper introduction. Preferred the brotherly dynamic between Rhodey and Tony here than in the MCU
OMG this was one of my favorite superhero shows growing up! I was obsessed with all the different Iron Man suits as well as the various Makluan Rings. Seriously, I was giddy whenever they were used on screen! I didn't really mind the aging down of the characters, heck if anything it helped me relate to them more. And that theme song OMG, I was always filled with enthusiasm whenever it played!!
So yeah, this is a nostalgic gem for me!
I remember watching this when I was little. I think Nickelodeon did a marathon of it for a week straight after they did a week straight marathon of Voltron Force
Reminds me wonder when they'll do other voltron cartoons or cartoon reviews
If anyone hasn't seen the show just listen to the intro music once and you'll see why this is an underrated gem.
" He's a man on a mission
In armor of hi-tech ammunition...
Trapped on the edge of an endless game...
His teenage life will never be the same...
In a dangerous world he does all he can...
He's Iron Man, Iron Man...
The heart of his power was within him...
No force... will make ...him give in
When he's backed into the corner of uncertainty...
He takes the heat to the next degree...
He's more than a hero believe what you see...
He's Iron Man... Iron Man...!
He's Iron Man, Iron Man, Iron Man!!!!! Boop Beep!"
Bro this was my favorite childhood show I miss it so much I hope it gets a revival where Tony's in his early 20s and it's really underrated timeless and goated it was my introduction to superheros thanks to my dad for introducing me to the series and other superheroes like Spider-Man (despite Spider-Man being number 2 ironman is number 1 in my opinion)
The only serie I remember people telling tony to relax and have fun because in the movies they were asking for him to be mature
I really enjoyed this show as a kid. Really sold how cool Iron Man's villains could be too. This show easily has some of the best versions of those characters. Whiplash is badass and Mandorian is flat out an amazing big bad
Edit: how did I not mention the opening?! Killer
No.
@@mayotango1317what no?
@@mayotango1317 kid
With the banger opening how could I forget?
I remember coming home from middle school waiting for the new episode. At the time I remember mostly being considered childish for liking an animated series. Entertainment for me became personal enjoyment rather than talking to other about favorite shows.
Yeah I was elementary school during season q and it would come out every Friday at 5:30 but I’d be at martial arts class. And then Wednesday during season 2 around 8pm when I was in middle school. Awesome time
The thing I remember the most about this show was that it had what I still consider the best design of the mandarin ever. Just something about an evil shogun that tickles my fancy.
Bruuuuh facts just look at him also dr doom was op
I personally think this is the best version of Iron Man and that theme song is a banger
Bruh this show was thé best ironman
This show was how I really started to enjoy Iron Man and his rogues gallery. Also the reason why Iron Man 3 was so disappointing to me when I realized the "Mandarin" isn't a cool guy with magic rings/armor in that one.
ONE OF THE BEST ANIMATED SHOWS I'VE EVER SEEN
I loved this show when I was a kid, the opening theme song still lives in my head rent-free.
I remember this show I loved it so much it was introduction to iron man also the theme absolutely slapssss
This show has some of the definitive iterations of some of the villains in my opinion. Specifically the sadistic whiplash and nearly untouchable Ghost.
Dude, I LOVED this show as a kid
This is literally my fav iron man show!!!!!
That theme song slapped! Didn't stick with it consistently when I was a kid, but man the Mandorin's character design was PEAK.
I loved Armored adventures so much I rewatched it and to my surprise the CGI still holds up today. I’m sad it never got a 3rd season but they did a lot with 52 episodes. Also as you said they had story arcs which really bind together the episodes but not so much your lost if missing an episode.
This show has a lot to do with me becoming a marvel fan in the first place; when I was younger, outside of reruns of Adam West's Batman I wasn't really into DC and Marvel, my superhero intake was CN's Ben 10 and Nick's Danny Phantom. Then one night I was too lazy to change the channel and ended up watching the 2008 Iron Man film, which I instantly fell in love with. Some time after that I stumbled on a listing for Armopred Adventures on my TV guide and set it to record (if memory serves, the episode with the sentient armour) and fell in love with that as well, and then, because of it airing as part of a block on Disney XD, I ended up seeing the last few minuites of Avengers EMH (the first episode with Red Hulk) and was curious to check out more, from there everything just clicked.
Same this made me love Marvel
Double the Fringe. You've always been informative, casual and easy to listen to.
Bro I started with this show. Like, first show I ever remember watching. Thank you for making this episode Mr. Fringe, thank you
I remember I used to this on Netflix a lot! Awesome show!
Dude I love this show! I recently started watching this on Disney Plus back in 2022, love the intro theme! I never thought you'd cover this but thank you!!
This was a great show for me to grow up with in my early childhood, I remember jamming out to the intro every time it came on
Thé best Marvel show
Glad you brought this show up. This was very nostalgic since I loved show when I was a kid. And I still do! Love the lore, theme song, and the art style. Chef's kiss.
Best version of ironman
I love that show When I get an opportunity. I'm going to watch again.
YES I DO! This show was absolutely goated!
Really solid review! I like how in depth you went into the arcs of the characters! It was also nice to point out how Howard is a good and caring dad in the series as well.
I really liked this show when it on, I thought it had great character development and gave me some good laughs. I especially liked seeing Gene's relationship evolve with the main trio.
Facts
I remember loving this show as a kid and I recently rewatched it, honestly it holds up pretty well, aside from the animation which has aged terribly but there are some moments where it looks ok.
Its not that bad Bruh
I really miss this series, it was something sort of new do its own thing I hope you have a good christmas jordan.
it was an amazing show and I loved it, the characters and stories were well thought out. The characters actually developed and became better as the episodes progressed which does not happens as often as it should now a days
No joke I would throw the entire MCU in a shredder to get another season of this show.
Just started rewatching it today and thank you for giving and sharing the love for this show❤❤❤
I remember nothing about this show besides the fact I really liked it. Also, as far as early 3d style art, this actually holds up way better than I would expect. Legitimately a few recent anime that look way worse.
Armored Adventures is underrated. The armors were cool and the storylines were good. The adaptations of Extremis and Armor Wars, etc. Marvel should do a comic continuation.
Yes, the theme is in My head
He is ironmannnnn
The timing on this is amazing given how ive been hearing the theme song for this show on my commute to and from work
This was my first marvel show ever, watched it over and over, holds a special place in my heart, especially the theme
i always loved the opening intro as is such a banger for a very good series as is also ngl when i watched the spiderman mtv video of yours (which spoilers have never seen the spiderman mtv series mainly due to i only heard of it when you brought it up) it reminded me of this in all honesty so was wondering when you would bring this up as is :)
This show was great, and its sister show that premiered alongside it Wolverine And The X-Men was probably what kept Nicktoons afloat for the longest time. Then they added Speed Racer: The Next Generation, and the friday trifecta really took off in my opinion.
BROOO all 3 were iconic!!
I loved this show so much. I frequently bring this back up as a topic to friends, showing em clips and all. I miss it.
Holy crap, I remember tuning in for this show! I really enjoyed it! It was an interesting and unique take on the Ironman!
This show is the best i actually just started rewatching this show a few days ago and saw your video today. Crazy coincidence 😅
I loved this show as a kid. One of my favorite memories of my childhood was sitting down with my older brother after school to watch it with him. I still know the theme song by heart, and it really means the world to see it getting some of the love and recognItion that it absolutely deserves. seriously, it was awesome to see this.
Man, I remember this show. I was like 5 seeing the 2008 movie and 6 when the show first started. I never saw too much of it, similar to the Speed Racer show from around that time as well. But I'm hoping to actually sit down and watch this Iron Man show and see what I was missing from back in the day
My favorite part of this show is the Mentions of Other Heros and Cameos too but my favorite Mention is the Fantastic Four
I rewatch it this year and it was great. I'm so glad it's getting more attention
I'm happy U did this video this show was my first time I saw anything about iron man and I loved it
Jordan, I watched only a handful of episodes on DVD over a decade ago and never remembered the name of this show. I’ve found it. At long last, I’ve found it. Thank you
was a fan of it back then and recorded some episodes. always gave me the animation stylings of skyland, which felt neat
Man the Mandarin in the show had immaculate drip.
I've been meaning to come back to this. That theme song was great.
This is my childhood and I rewatched it too many times. The theme song is a bop
Between Ben and this you've been giving some of my beloved classics some spotlight hehe
Thank you
I loved this show when it came out. A few years back I did a rewatch and it’s still great. I would love to see other marvel characters get a show like this. Centered around 1 hero but set within the universe with the occasional cameos from other heroes
This show is great and the theme song slaps HARD.
Yes! The show was amazing and the theme song still rocks!!
Oh my god, I love this show. As a kid, it was put on Netflix and I watched all of it. I adore the show's style even if it seems a bit rough. All the characters shown in the series were amazing to see and we get some actual screen time of Dr.Doom who just demanded your attention and respect. I remember being a kid and imagining that I was Tony and daydreaming of flying around in the suit. This show is criminally unnoticed and even though I know it's VERY wishful thinking, I hope they return to this gem one day.
I need to hop back on this I had so much good memories watching this
I always wondered what happened to his uncle or step father (can’t fully remember) and his followers, the clan was loyal to him not the successor of the rings
I definitely loved watching this as a kid I’m definitely gonna rewatch it again one day
Even though I didn't watch this show, I always had it on the back of my mind. I always remembered this show as "Teen Iron Man". Of course kid me didn't care much for it and just watched it if was airing on TV but now that I saw it again as a grown up (for nostalgic sake), I'm surprised to see how decently good the show even if the CGI didn't age too well in some cases. Really wish Marvel did more animated shows like this one where they put their own creative but OOD spin on it.
One of my favorites!!! Never skipped the theme song.
I remember binging this show when I was younger. I think it was on Netflix at one point. I still have it's opening theme stuck in my head lol! I remember loving it.
man, i remember liking this show as a kid. Glad you could help me remember the name of this classic
I love this so much as kid and still rewatch it regularly. This show is like a keystone for who i am.
One of my absolute FAVOURITE tv shows!! I rewatch it A LOT!! 🖤
I loved this show so much when I was a kid. It was an integral part of my childhood and I loved singing the opening and coming home from highschool to it
I loved this show when I was younger and spectacular Spider-Man show as well
This show was my original introduction to iron Man as a kid, and having recently re-watched the entire thing I have to say I still love it
i remember watching this a couple of years ago on RUclips. i almost thought i dreamt it when i couldn't find the episodes again
Love the show, I have many memories centered around it even had some of the toys. It was a great way to introduce such a complex character to a younger audience.
Everything about the show was great and the song will always be stuck in my head