# Runaway Reptar > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Runaway_Reptar > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Runaway_Reptar.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runaway_Reptar > Source revision: 1347555583 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Use American English|date=January 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}} {{Infobox television episode | series = [Rugrats](/source/Rugrats) | image = | caption = | season = 6 | episode = 24 and 25 | production = * 110 * 111{{cite web|title=YTV - SHOWS - RUGRATS - EPISODES |url=http://www.ytv.com/shows/rugrats/Episodes.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000929032120/http://www.ytv.com/shows/rugrats/Episodes.htm|archive-date=September 29, 2000|access-date=May 31, 2023|work=[YTV.com](/source/YTV.com)}} * (995) | airdate = * {{Start date|1999|8|3}} (VHS) * {{Start date|1999|11|27}} (TV) | writer = * Ali Marie Matheson * Jon Cooksey * Scott Gray (idea) | director = * [John Holmquist](/source/John_Holmquist) * Jim Duffy | guests = | prev = Doctor Susie | next = Accidents Happen | episode_list = List of Rugrats episodes }} "'''Runaway Reptar'''" is a [TV movie](/source/television_film) initially released as the 24th and 25th episodes of the sixth season of the [animated television series](/source/animated_television_series) ''[Rugrats](/source/Rugrats)'', and the 118th and 119th episodes of the series overall. It originally aired on the [television network](/source/television_network) [Nickelodeon](/source/Nickelodeon) on November 27, 1999, and the plot follows the babies watching a [Reptar](/source/Reptar) movie and imagining themselves as part of the story. It was directed by [John Holmquist](/source/John_Holmquist) and Jim Duffy, and was the first two-part episode in the series.{{cite web|url=http://www.cooltoons2.com/rugrats/|title=Rugrats → Episode Guide → 1999 → RunawayReptar|access-date=2009-08-09|work=[Klasky Csupo](/source/Klasky_Csupo)}} ==Plot summary== ===Part 1=== Lou Pickles brings Tommy, Dil, Chuckie, Lil, Phil, and Angelica to a [drive-in movie](/source/drive-in_movie) theater, which the babies refer to as a "parking lot movie". Susie and her two older brothers are also at the drive-in, with Susie talking to Angelica via a pair of [walkie-talkie](/source/walkie-talkie)s. The babies watch the film ''Runaway Reptar''; it begins with a giant [pterosaur](/source/pterosaur) named Dactar terrorizing [Japan](/source/Japan). When Reptar, instead of fighting Dactar, helps him to destroy the city, Tommy suggests they should go to "[Pokyo](/source/Tokyo)" and figure out what's wrong with their hero. Tommy summons his flying "Super Secret Reptar Car"; he, Phil, Lil, and Dil, joined at the last minute by a reluctant Chuckie, climb in and fly into the movie universe through the screen. The town is mostly deserted, due to people fleeing the two monsters' rampage, and the babies soon find that Dactar is pursuing them. As Dactar tries to peck at them, they go through a tunnel so Dactar will get stuck. They see Reptar destroying a [fire truck](/source/fire_truck); convinced Reptar is too bad to redeem, Chuckie suggests a [snail](/source/snail) should be the new hero. He finds one, but Dil throws it away. Inspired by a remark from some news reporters, Tommy, Phil and Lil set a trap for Reptar with some dinosaur treats as bait; however, Reptar walks up behind them. Chuckie sees this and asks advice from a [slug](/source/slug); receiving none, he hurries to push Tommy out of Reptar's way, falling into the pile of treats. ===Part 2=== Reptar ignores the treats, and Tommy saves Chuckie from the pile. The Rugrats then discover that this Reptar is merely a [robot](/source/robot) replica, controlled by Angelica, who wishes to use it to force her parents to get her more toys. The man who gave her the idea appears on a [blimp](/source/blimp), and explains his plan for world domination. Angelica sends the Robot Reptar towards the babies' houses, so Tommy and the gang call Susie to tell her what's going on. The Rugrats head to Mount [Fugelica](/source/Mount_Fuji) to stop Angelica, but Dactar is behind them again; eating their way through the [yam](/source/yam_(vegetable)) "lava" coming out of the mountain's top, they fly through the entrance to Angelica's lair, which is too small for Dactar to follow. Susie and her brothers confront the robot Reptar in their [Halloween](/source/Halloween) costumes, and stop him from crushing Tommy's house. Meanwhile, Angelica, who has already imprisoned the real Reptar in a giant [snow globe](/source/snow_globe), captures the babies. While Tommy tries to break open their prison, Dil finds and pulls on a joystick Tommy calls "the tinkly thing"; this causes [suction darts](/source/Nerf_blaster) to shoot out of the Reptar car, breaking Angelica's controls for the robot Reptar. The robot Reptar returns to Mount Fugelica, dragging Susie and her brothers with it. It chases Angelica, and Tommy gets her to let them out so they can help her. Susie hides Angelica in a pile of cookies. The robot Reptar damages the car and leaves with Dil, so Tommy frees the real Reptar with his screwdriver while Susie's brother Edwin repairs the car. Reptar then helps the babies by fighting his robot counterpart, aided by Dactar. While they fight, Tommy rescues Dil; the kids thank Reptar and return to the real world. Dactar and Reptar chase the robot into the sea. As the families go home from the drive-in, Tommy uses Angelica's walkie-talkie to thank Susie for helping. The kids doze off in the car; as Angelica falls asleep, she drops a toy snow globe, and a miniature Reptar appears inside it. ==Cast== {{main|List of Rugrats characters}} *[E.G. Daily](/source/E.G._Daily) as Tommy Pickles *[Christine Cavanaugh](/source/Christine_Cavanaugh) as Chuckie Finster *[Kath Soucie](/source/Kath_Soucie) as Phil and Lil DeVille *[Tara Strong](/source/Tara_Strong) as Dil Pickles/Mariko *[Cheryl Chase](/source/Cheryl_Chase_(actress)) as Angelica Pickles *[Cree Summer](/source/Cree_Summer) as Susie Carmichael/Edwin Carmichael *[Joe Alaskey](/source/Joe_Alaskey) as Grandpa Lou Pickles/Announcer *David Eccles as Reptar/Robot Reptar/Dactar *[Michael Donovan](/source/Michael_Donovan) as Evil Scientist/Jim Hashimato *[Jess Harnell](/source/Jess_Harnell) as Jingle Singer *[Freda Foh Shen](/source/Freda_Foh_Shen) as Pam *[Gedde Watanabe](/source/Gedde_Watanabe) as Zack *Joey Wilcots as Buster Carmichael *[Michael Keenan](/source/Michael_Keenan_(actor)) as The Professor ==Production== "Runaway Reptar" was inspired by an idea from Scott Gray. It was written by Ali Marie Matheson and Jon Cooksey, and directed by John Holmquist and Jim Duffy.{{cite web|url=http://www.cooltoons2.com/rugrats/|title=Rugrats → Episode Guide → 1999 → RunawayReptar|access-date=2009-08-09|work=[Klasky Csupo](/source/Klasky_Csupo)}} It was presented as the eighteenth and nineteenth episodes of the sixth season of ''Rugrats,'' which was created by [Arlene Klasky](/source/Arlene_Klasky) and [Gábor Csupó](/source/G%C3%A1bor_Csup%C3%B3), along with [Paul Germain](/source/Paul_Germain), founders of the self-titled company [Klasky Csupo](/source/Klasky_Csupo). ==Release== "Runaway Reptar" originally aired on [Nickelodeon](/source/Nickelodeon) on [Saturday](/source/Black_Friday_(shopping)), November 27, 1999, and was given a [TV-Y](/source/TV-Y) parental guidance rating. The episode was viewed in 2.17 million households when it first aired.[https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1999/BC-1999-12-06.pdf Broadcasting and Cable Magazine (p. 52)] The episode became available on [VHS](/source/VHS) on August 3, 1999{{Cite web|first= |last= |url=https://vhscollector.com/movie/rugrats-runaway-reptar|title=Rugrats: Runaway Reptar|work= [Viacom International Inc.](/source/Viacom_(1952-2006))|publisher=VHS Collector|date=November 28, 2015|access-date=November 14, 2022}} and on an [Amazon-exclusive](/source/Amazon_(company)) [DVD](/source/DVD) set on October 6, 2011.{{cite web|first= |last= |url=https://www.blu-ray.com/dvd/Rugrats-Season-6-DVD/90649/ |title=Rugrats:Season 6 DVD (Amazon Exclusive)|publisher=Blu-Ray.com|access-date=November 14, 2022}} The title is currently available for streaming on the [Paramount+](/source/Paramount%2B) service. ==Legacy== ===Book=== "Runaway Reptar!" was adapted into a children's [picture book](/source/picture_book) by Cecile Schorbele. The book was published by [Simon Spotlight](/source/Simon_Spotlight) on June 1, 1999, and is currently [out of print](/source/out_of_print).{{cite book |last=Schoberle |first=Cecile |author-link= |date=June 1, 1999 |title=Runaway Reptar! |location=United States |publisher=[Simon Spotlight](/source/Simon_Spotlight) |page= |isbn=9780689825248}} ===Roller coasters=== thumb|Rugrats Runaway Reptar at Kings Island "Rugrats Runaway Reptar" was the name given to a trio of [Suspended Family Coaster](/source/Suspended_Family_Coaster)s designed by Peter Clerx{{cite web|url=https://rcdb.com/8050.htm |title=Peter Clerx|publisher=Roller Coaster DataBase|access-date=November 14, 2022}} for the [Vekoma](/source/Vekoma) company. The first of the three coasters debuted in 2001 at [Kings Island](/source/Kings_Island), and the years 2002 and 2003 saw its counterparts open at [Dreamworld](/source/Dreamworld_(Australian_theme_park)) and [Carowinds](/source/Carowinds), respectively. Also in 2003, the [Green Slime Mine Car](/source/Woodstock's_Express_(California's_Great_America)) coaster at [California's Great America](/source/California's_Great_America) was renamed "Runaway Reptar" and rethemed in honor of the episode; however, this ride, designed in 1987 by [Intamin](/source/Intamin), is a small [steel coaster](/source/steel_roller_coaster) with traditional sit-down cars. All four coasters have since been renamed and rethemed; as of 2025, all four are still operational. {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Name !! Manufacturer !! Amusement Park !! Location !! Opening Year !! Theme Track Color !! [RCDB](/source/Roller_Coaster_DataBase) page |- | [Rugrats Runaway Reptar](/source/Flying_Ace_Aerial_Chase) || [Vekoma Rides Manufacturing](/source/Vekoma_Rides_Manufacturing) || [Kings Island](/source/Kings_Island) || [Mason, Ohio](/source/Mason%2C_Ohio), United States of America || 2001 || yellow track, green supports || {{cite web|url=https://rcdb.com/1037.htm |title=Flying Ace Aerial Chase (Kings Island)|publisher=Roller Coaster DataBase|access-date=November 14, 2022}} |- | [Rugrats Runaway Reptar](/source/Escape_from_Madagascar) || [Vekoma Rides Manufacturing](/source/Vekoma_Rides_Manufacturing) || [Dreamworld](/source/Dreamworld_(Australian_theme_park)) || [Gold Coast, Queensland](/source/Gold_Coast%2C_Queensland), Australia || 2002 || orange track, green supports|| {{cite web|url=https://rcdb.com/2166.htm |title=Escape from Madagascar |publisher=Roller Coaster DataBase|access-date=November 14, 2022}} |- | [Rugrats Runaway Reptar](/source/Kiddy_Hawk) || [Vekoma Rides Manufacturing](/source/Vekoma_Rides_Manufacturing) || [Carowinds](/source/Carowinds) || [Charlotte, North Carolina](/source/Charlotte%2C_North_Carolina), United States of America || 2003 || yellow track, green supports || {{cite web|url=https://rcdb.com/1897.htm |title= Kiddy Hawk |publisher=Roller Coaster DataBase|access-date=November 14, 2022}} |- | [Runaway Reptar](/source/Woodstock's_Express_(California's_Great_America)) || [Intamin Amusement Rides](/source/Intamin) || [California's Great America](/source/California's_Great_America) || [Santa Clara, California](/source/Santa_Clara%2C_California), United States of America || 1987 (theme 2003) || orange track and supports|| {{cite web|url=https://rcdb.com/78.htm |title=Woodstock Express (California's Great America) |publisher=Roller Coaster DataBase|access-date=November 14, 2022}} |} ==See also== {{Portal|Television|United States|Cartoon}} *[Reptar](/source/Reptar) *[List of Rugrats episodes](/source/List_of_Rugrats_episodes) *[Klasky Csupo](/source/Klasky_Csupo) ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Rugrats}} Category:1999 American television episodes Category:Rugrats and All Grown Up! episodes --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Runaway Reptar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runaway_Reptar) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runaway_Reptar?action=history)). 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