Hey fellow Troma fans!
I've been a longtime fan of The Toxic Avenger, particularly the original four films, and lately I've been thinking about something I'd absolutely love to see someday: a live-action Toxic Avenger television series that brings the classic Toxie back to Tromaville!
I've spent some time developing an unofficial fan concept, tentatively titled The Toxic Avenger: A Return to Tromaville, and thought it would be fun to share the general idea and hear what other longtime fans think.
THE CONCEPT
Imagine a series that captures the best elements of the original four films:
The heart, underdog story, and environmental satire of the original Toxic Avenger (1984).
The outrageous comedy, action, and eccentric characters of Part II.
The corporate corruption, moral dilemmas, and personal stakes of Part III.
The wild imagination, absurdity, and practical-effects spectacle of Citizen Toxie.
Rather than reinventing Toxie as a conventional superhero, I'd love to see the lovable, grotesque, mop-wielding monster we remember: socially awkward, occasionally misunderstood, but always trying to do the right thing.
MAKE TROMAVILLE THE HEART OF THE SERIES
One of my favorite aspects of the original movies is Tromaville itself.
I'd love for the town to become almost a character of its own, with recurring locations, familiar faces, corrupt officials, bizarre businesses, shady corporations, and a seemingly endless supply of environmental disasters.
Imagine revisiting Toxie's home life with Sara, the local diner, city hall, industrial facilities, sewers, and all the strange corners of Tromaville.
Most episodes would take place in town, with occasional adventures elsewhere when the story calls for them.
MOSTLY STANDALONE EPISODES
Instead of one complicated storyline stretching across an entire season, I think the series would work especially well with mostly self-contained adventures.
Each episode could introduce a new villain, environmental scandal, bizarre experiment, corporate scheme, or ridiculous Tromaville crisis.
Some episodes could be hilarious and completely outrageous, while others could explore Toxie's compassion, relationships, and struggles with being both a monster and a hero.
Recurring villains and occasional larger storylines could tie everything together without sacrificing the fun of individual adventures.
PRACTICAL EFFECTS FIRST!
For me, one of the most important elements would be preserving the handmade, independent filmmaking spirit of the original movies.
I'd love to see practical creature makeup, prosthetics, slime, exaggerated fight scenes, grotesque transformations, and outrageous physical comedy.
Modern filmmaking techniques could help where necessary, but the series should still feel unmistakably like classic Troma.
AN EXAMPLE EPISODE
One pilot idea I've been playing with involves a suspiciously successful sanitation entrepreneur who promises to make Tromaville the cleanest town in America.
Naturally, his revolutionary cleanup operation turns out to be hiding something much more toxic beneath the surface.
Toxie investigates, corruption is exposed, chaos erupts, and Tromaville ends up in an even bigger mess than before.
Just a fun example of how the series could combine environmental satire, ridiculous villains, practical effects, and Toxie's genuine desire to protect people.
THE HEART OF THE TOXIC AVENGER
Above all, I wouldn't want the series to lose what made Toxie special in the first place.
Underneath all the slime, violence, outrageous comedy, and absurdity, there's a surprisingly lovable character who cares about people.
I think that balance is what could make a classic-style series really enjoyable.
WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?
I'd genuinely love to hear from other longtime fans!
Would you watch a live-action Toxic Avenger series that continues the spirit of the original four movies?
Would you prefer mostly standalone adventures or a larger ongoing storyline? Which characters, villains, locations, or elements from the films would you most want to see return?
And perhaps most importantly, what do you think a new series would absolutely need to get right to feel like the classic Toxic Avenger?
This is purely an unofficial fan concept, not an announced or affiliated Troma project. I'm just a longtime fan who loves Toxie and thought it would be fun to share the idea with people who appreciate these movies as much as I do.
Long live Toxie! ☢️

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I absolutely love the music in this iconic fight scene from Troma’s The Toxic Avenger Part II!

The scene features music associated with “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” / “Salute to American Jazz,” and I’d love to find the full version of the exact recording used in the film.

Here’s the scene I’m referring to:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CEsmwXg3BFM

I know Troma has released vinyl soundtracks for The Toxic Avenger Part II and Part III, but I haven’t been able to confirm whether this particular track is included.
Does anyone recognize this specific recording, know who performed it, or know whether the full track has ever been officially released? I’d love to find a copy to listen to or purchase.

If it has never been released, I also own the DVDs and would appreciate advice on preserving the audio from this scene. I’m not particularly tech-savvy, so would Audacity or another beginner-friendly program be a good option?
Troma, if you happen to see this, please consider releasing the full track! I’d absolutely love to hear this version in its entirety.

Any information, soundtrack credits, or leads would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Urged to share I feel time is up. I want to make this is a safespace for others who have experiences with troma entertainment in nyc. I have lived nightmare in my experience but feeling more confident after speaking with others. Those that were also on set of POPM, Slaughter at Camp Swinelake, having spoken to others about their stories especially about troma producer Andrew Miller I am concerned about how many have experienced trauma on their sets. Lloyd said he would look into it but not sure I noticed Andrew is no longer his assistant. David did intervene once actresses started speaking out about Andrew especially about his on set behavior. The incidents on POPM show a pattern. I believe in safety on sets remember rules of production ? safety to all humans has not been my experience, Women and Trans people need to feel welcomed and safe while filming without fear of sexual harassment or inappropriate comments about their identity. 2026 this can not be happening Troma needs on set training to maintain a safe set. Their producers should be professional I am so disappointed that Lloyd Kaufman allowed him to continue going to sets after POPM. Dont want others to be hurt. speak your truth here.

My favorite ones are the one from the first movie (son of Warren and Chrissy) and Tromie

Couldn't find this masterpiece anywhere so i had to do it myself

I hate this temu Melvin so much, imagine how epic would be having Mark Torgl in the final battle

Looks like a lost still from an 80s B-movie horror tape. Pure toxic vibes!

I took these pics on 35mm. Guy in orange is my boyfriend and filmmaker Jeffrey Garcia who’s first feature film, Henrietta and her Dismal Display of Affection is streaming on Troma Now!

*Second pic is of Lloyd’s desk!

I'm a freelance writer in San Francisco, and I'm about to publish a story about the making of "Poultrygeist 2" and why the film has not yet been released.

We want to hear from Troma diehards: Tell us why you love Troma movies, what you think the studio and their catalog mean in the current media landscape, and, above all, whether you want to see "Poultrygeist 2" released.

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Decided to include Kirkland as a bonus

My favorite one is Jennings

Any reason Chopper Chicks in Zombietown isn't on the Troma site? Any chance of a rerelease on DVD or even blu ray some day? I love that film but the youtube upload isn't great and Id love subtitles haha

https://www.instagram.com/p/DdUhK6vh1ck/?stkn=Yjg0NmFxbm42eWhi

I ordered the Mr Melvin toxie bundle from Refuse several weeks ago and have not even received notification that it has shipped. Has anyone gotten their order from them yet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds6VEeJUAOk

Producer Chaz Kangas and the Talkin' Troma team present a tribute to fallen hero John F. Heffernan, known affectionately as Johnny Heff. Best known as the guitarist and lyricist of the NYC underground punk band The Bullys, Heff was also a New York City firefighter. The Bullys song "Gimme Gimme Gimme" appeared on the compilation album 'AMP Records Has A Hard-On For Tromaville.com', released in early 2001, and the track can be heard on numerous Troma features created around that time, particularly the 'Troma's Edge TV' series.

On September 11, 2001, Johnny Heff was assigned to FDNY Engine 28 and Ladder 11, "Los Bomberos Primero", at 222 East 2nd Street on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. He was not scheduled to work that day but he went in to get in some overtime. Heff, along with all of the firefighters of Ladder 11, never came home. When the company was last seen, they were helping evacuate the Marriott Hotel across the street from the South Tower. Heff's body was recovered on October 2, 2001. 

Today, we've assembled friends, punk rock peers, journalists and fans of the legendary Johnny Heff to share their memories.

I am auctioning the rest of me and my good friend Mercedes the muse Troma memorabilia and costumes I have personally worn in Divide & Conquer, Rise of the Super Tromettes, and the now banned movie Poultrygeist2 & because of the current situation of Troma censoring and shelving this movie Mercedes (the director of previously stated Troma films) is in need of getting her ‘Toxie’ stomach tattoo covered because Troma destroyed her dreams. I am truly saddened to have to watch Mercedes and my fellow crew pick up the pieces from a year long venture into nothingness but alas, our loss is your gain. I have an eBay link available if you are wanting to support her in this weird twilight zone episode that it feels we have stumbled into & and ask Troma to #releasepoultrygeist2 eBay link!