Dino-Riders (1988)

Dino-Riders debuted in 1988 as a vibrant animated series designed to promote a new Tyco toy line, featuring just fourteen episodes, three of which were released on VHS in the U.S. as part of the Marvel Action Universe. The plot centers around the conflict between the heroic Valorians, a superhuman race, and the malevolent Rulons, a mix of humanoid species. Both factions are time travelers from the future who find themselves in the age of dinosaurs. The Valorians ally with these prehistoric creatures, while the Rulons resort to brainwashing them for their sinister agenda.