How desperate does a toy company have to be to reach out to Troma Entertainment for inspiration? 1984's "The Toxic Avenger" wasn't a movie for children, filled with all kinds of violence and crudeness that Troma loves to deliver. But, somehow, this feature and its many sequels found its way to the realm of kids T.V., transformed into 1991's "Toxic Crusaders," turning the "superhero from New Jersey" into an environmental warrior, joined by his "tromatons" evil sense, a sentient mop, and a gang of mutants looking to stop Dr. Killemoff and his Radiation Rangers from their repeated attempts to poison Tromaville. Created during the days of R-rated influences and pollution fears (emerging a year after "Captain Planet"), "Toxic Crusaders" is a big swing in terms of functionality, and the producers do what they can to retain Troma's strained silliness while still making something for the little ones and their merchandise-buying parents. Only 13 episodes were produced, with the show trying to become the next "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," but, understandably, the program didn't last. It's not unappealing work, but it's not terribly exciting, and tired shtick (such as breaking the fourth wall) tends to smother the heroic elements that do manage to connect. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com