Trollz
Encyclopedia
Trollz is an American
animated television series produced by DiC Entertainment
(now Cookie Jar Entertainment
) and features the adventures of five fictional teenage girls, who call themselves the Best Friends for Life, who use magic
to help them with their everyday life as well as battling whatever magical creatures and problems they may find themselves up against. These trollz were based on the troll doll
created in the 1960s becoming one of the biggest fads in the world. The series originally aired on UPN
, but during the 2006 - 2007 television season, the program was part of KOL Secret Slumber Party on CBS; the series was also part of KEWLopolis, through October 27, 2007. Reruns of the show currently air in syndication as part of the Cookie Jar Kids Network block. As of February 5, 2011, the program is currently airing on Cookie Jar TV on CBS
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It was not until ten Trollz (five young apprentices and their mentors) rose up to form a unit which sealed Simon away forever using the Magic of the Ten, preventing the destruction of the world.
However, the damage Simon inflicted still lingered and most of the magic had left Trollzopolis. As a result, in order to stop another magic war, only female Trollz were still able to cast magic, with the help of special items known as spellbeads which they receive the day their gems begin to glow. The gems were made of amber, a magical substance. It is put on their navels at birth and when it hardens, they get their glow.
In the present day, Trollzopolis is an urban environment and the citizens rely on cars, Spell Phones, and other gadgets for use. One day, five young girls (Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, and Onyx) accidentally release Simon from his dimensional prison after they unwittingly use the Magic of the Five. Now, the five girls must find a way to banish Simon back to his prison and prevent him from taking over the present-day Trollzopolis.
and then dialing the phone number of the intended recipient and hitting the cast button. The Spell Phone then transfers the spell through the phone line and when the recipient picks up the phone the spell is release through the receiver of the phone. It is a useful function that allows trollz to cast spells across long distances, but a lot of teenagers misuse the function and instead use it to play pranks.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
animated television series produced by DiC Entertainment
DiC Entertainment
DIC Entertainment was an international film and television production company. In addition to animated television shows such as Ulysses 31 , Inspector Gadget , The Littles , The Real Ghostbusters , Captain Planet and the Planeteers , and the first two seasons of the English adaptation of...
(now Cookie Jar Entertainment
Cookie Jar Entertainment
The Cookie Jar Group is an American and Canadian producer of children’s entertainment, consumer products and educational materials...
) and features the adventures of five fictional teenage girls, who call themselves the Best Friends for Life, who use magic
Magic (paranormal)
Magic is the claimed art of manipulating aspects of reality either by supernatural means or through knowledge of occult laws unknown to science. It is in contrast to science, in that science does not accept anything not subject to either direct or indirect observation, and subject to logical...
to help them with their everyday life as well as battling whatever magical creatures and problems they may find themselves up against. These trollz were based on the troll doll
Troll doll
Troll dolls, originally known as Leprechauns and also known as Dam dolls, Gonks, Wishniks, Treasure Trolls, and Norfins, became one of America's biggest toy fads from the autumn of 1963 through 1965...
created in the 1960s becoming one of the biggest fads in the world. The series originally aired on UPN
UPN
United Paramount Network was a television network that was broadcast in over 200 markets in the United States from 1995 to 2006. UPN was originally owned by Viacom/Paramount and Chris-Craft Industries, the former of which, through the Paramount Television Group, produced most of the network's...
, but during the 2006 - 2007 television season, the program was part of KOL Secret Slumber Party on CBS; the series was also part of KEWLopolis, through October 27, 2007. Reruns of the show currently air in syndication as part of the Cookie Jar Kids Network block. As of February 5, 2011, the program is currently airing on Cookie Jar TV on CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
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Plot
Three thousand years ago, Trollz lived happily in the world of Trollzopolis. All Trollz performed magic as part of everyday life. It became commonly used for transportation, communication, as well as entertainment. However, that all changed one day when Simon, an evil gremlin, stole most of the magic from the Trollz and used it for his own evil agenda of trying to take over the world.It was not until ten Trollz (five young apprentices and their mentors) rose up to form a unit which sealed Simon away forever using the Magic of the Ten, preventing the destruction of the world.
However, the damage Simon inflicted still lingered and most of the magic had left Trollzopolis. As a result, in order to stop another magic war, only female Trollz were still able to cast magic, with the help of special items known as spellbeads which they receive the day their gems begin to glow. The gems were made of amber, a magical substance. It is put on their navels at birth and when it hardens, they get their glow.
In the present day, Trollzopolis is an urban environment and the citizens rely on cars, Spell Phones, and other gadgets for use. One day, five young girls (Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, and Onyx) accidentally release Simon from his dimensional prison after they unwittingly use the Magic of the Five. Now, the five girls must find a way to banish Simon back to his prison and prevent him from taking over the present-day Trollzopolis.
Spell Phones
Spell Phones are devices based on a real life cellphones, but are adapted to provide functions for magic and spellbeads as well as provide the standard functions of a normal cellphone. "Spell Calls" are used to cast spells on other trollz across long distances. To initiate a Spell Call, the caller places a spell bead in the spell bead slot after inciting the incantationIncantation
An incantation or enchantment is a charm or spell created using words. An incantation may take place during a ritual, either a hymn or prayer, and may invoke or praise a deity. In magic, occultism, witchcraft it may be used with the intention of casting a spell on an object or a person...
and then dialing the phone number of the intended recipient and hitting the cast button. The Spell Phone then transfers the spell through the phone line and when the recipient picks up the phone the spell is release through the receiver of the phone. It is a useful function that allows trollz to cast spells across long distances, but a lot of teenagers misuse the function and instead use it to play pranks.
Protagonists
The protagonists in the series are collectively known as the "Best Friends For Life".- Amethyst Van Der Troll: She is a pretty young troll who loves her friends and would do anything with them. Amethyst is also considerate and gives good advice to her friends. Her gem is a pink heart. She wears a purple top with a matching skirt,a hot pink sash and a bracelet of spell beads. She also wears hot pink pump shoes with straps. Her hair is pink with a wave at the top and she has a purple heart-shaped activation gem. Her boyfriend is Coal. She is voiced by Britt McKillipBritt McKillipBrittney "Britt" McKillip is a Canadian actress and musician best known for her role in the movie Scary Godmother: Halloween Spooktakular and its sequel Scary Godmother: The Revenge of Jimmy as Hannah Marie, and for her role as Reggie Lass in the cable series Dead Like Me, the film Dead Like Me:...
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- Ruby Trollman:. Ruby is the leader of the BFFL. She is really bossy and cares about her looks a little too much. If she really wants something she will do anything to get it. Her hair is red and star-shaped and her gem is a red star. She wears an off shoulder white top with a green star on it, jeans, and green sneakers. She has red spell beads. Her boyfriend is Rock. She is voiced by Chiara ZanniChiara ZanniChiara Zanni is a Canadian actress & voice actress, performing in movies such as BIONICLE: Mask of Light as Hahli, playing the role of Hamtaro in the TV anime cartoon series. Young Joe in Cyborg 009, Hamtaro, Jubilee in X-Men: Evolution, Bon Bon in My Little Pony Tales and Nori, the mermaid in...
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- Sapphire Trollzawa: Sapphire is a smart sweet troll. She is the smartest in the group. When the friends have sleepovers Sapphire just wants to study. Her gem is a blue flower. She wears a long sleeved blue shirt with white cuffs coming out, a pink skirt, ankle socks, and pink flats with a blue flower on top of it. Her hair is blue and tied in a ponytail by a pink bow. And she has glasses on top of her head. Her spell beads are blue. Her boyfriend is Alabaster. She is voiced by Alexandra CarterAlexandra CarterAlexandra Carter is one of the many voice actors who work with Ocean Group, out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Best known for her cutesie or nerdy characters, she is usually cast into the roles of very small boys or girls....
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- Topaz Trollhopper: Topaz is also sweet and cares about her friends. She loves shopping and a fashion expert. Her gem is a yellow diamond. She wears a white shirt with a pink top over it, a green miniskirt, leg warmers, and multi-colored sneakers. Her hair is yellow and curly. She wears a green scrunchy. She has yellow spell beads. Her boyfriend is Jasper. She is voiced by Leah Juel.
- Onyx Von Trollenberg: Onyx is the punk troll of the group. She has a liking for poetry. Her gem is a dark purple cresent moon. Onyx wears a black long sleeved shirt with a white tank top with pink polka dots, a black skirt, pink tights, and black boots. Her hair is dark purple and in two ponytails which are held by pink buckle scrunchies. Her spell beads are dark purple. Her boyfriend is Flint. She is voiced by Anna Van HooftAnna Van HooftAnna Van Hooft is an American actress.She is best known for her role in the main cast of the 2007 live-action television series adaptation of the Flash Gordon franchise as Princess Aura....
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Antagonists
- Simon: Simon the GremlinGremlinA gremlin is an imaginary creature commonly depicted as mischievous and mechanically oriented, with a specific interest in aircraft. Gremlins' mischievous natures are similar to those of English folkloric imps, while their inclination to damage or dismantle machinery is more...
is the main villain of the series and appears in numerous episodes throughout the show trying to take over the world of Trollzopolis and get revenge against the Best Friends For Life. He is voiced by Reece ThompsonReece ThompsonReece Daniel Thompson is a Canadian actor. Thompson started his acting career by voice acting in several animated television series and minor roles on television shows before transitioning to films. His first major role came in the 2007 film Rocket Science...
. - Snarf: A half-dog, half-ogre creature and Simon's loyal henchman who sticks by his side despite enduring endless abuse. Able to change from a cute-looking puppy to a hulking beast-like form at will. He is voiced by Janyse JaudJanyse JaudJanyse Aldis Jaud is a Canadian actress, dancer and singer/songwriter. She is of Icelandic-French descent....
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Supporting characters
- Coal Trollwell: Boyfriend to Amethyst. He is a very clumsy Troll often getting into trouble. He is voiced by Jesse MossJesse Moss-Life and career:Moss was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is best known for his roles of Jason Wise in Final Destination 3 and Quinn McKaye on Whistler, for which Moss won a Leo Award for Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series in 2007. Moss starred in the Dear Mr...
. - Rock Trollhammer: Boyfriend to Ruby. He is very dimwitted and forgetful. He is voiced by Matt HillMatt HillMatthew "Matt" Hill is a Canadian voice actor. He is known for several roles, including Kevin Keene/Captain N in Captain N: The Game Master, Kira Yamato in Gundam Seed and Gundam Seed Destiny, Ed in Ed, Edd n Eddy, Raphael in Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation, Ryo Sanada in Ronin Warriors and Artha...
. - Jasper Trollhound: Boyfriend to Topaz. During the first episode, Amethyst cast a spell which cost Jasper his hair. However, Jasper has grown used to his new bald appearance.
- Alabaster Trollington III: Boyfriend to Sapphire. Alabaster is also a multi-millionaire, whose father owns a lot of the companies in Trollzopolis. He is voiced by Samuel VincentSamuel VincentSamuel Vincent is a Canadian voice actor who works with the Ocean Productions based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He was born in North Vancouver, British Columbia.-Biography:...
. - Flint Trollentino: Boyfriend to Onyx. He is in a rock band, and loves writing poetry.
- Coral Trollarwise: Coral is the senior captain of the cheerleaders. She is in constant rivalry with Ruby, usually for a cute boy's attention. Her gem is maroon. Her gem is shaped like an ace of spades.
- Opal Trollangel: Opal seems to be Coral's main friend. She has tan skin and light-pink hair with a sky blue hair tie. Her gem is in the shape of a oval.
- Jade Trollberger: Jade is Coral's second friend. She has spikey lime green hair. Her gem is in the shape of a thin diamond.
- Ember Trollze: The hair stylist at the mall.
Episode list
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