Top 10 Henchmen From Kids' Shows

Top 10 Henchmen From Kids' Shows

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No true villain wants to get their hands dirty, and that's why he or she hired these guys. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for Top 10 Henchmen From Kids’ Shows. For this list, we’re looking at henchmen or women, minions and/or hired guards of villains and criminals from the small screen only.

First up are these lovable robot meatheads. All brawn and no brain, what makes these twins truly endearing is their unfaltering, if terrified, devotion to their boss Megabyte, as well as their constant bickering, and their resigned attitude to being repeatedly smashed to bits for our amusement. In a list that’s going to feature more than its fair share of conniving fiends, Hack & Slash’s innocent loyalty is somewhat out of place. It kind of makes you want to root for them. That is, until they invariably get blown up, flattened, or torn limb from limb.

These daredevil brothers are probably best known for their main weakness, telepathically feeling each other’s pain, as well as creepily speaking in unison, but there’s more to them than that. Leaders in their own right, Tomax and Xamot serve double duty as the twin heads of Extensive Enterprises, which bankrolls much of Cobra’s activities, and as commanders of the elite Crimson Guard. This gives them some interesting clout with Cobra Commander, making their typical evil henchman treachery unusually successful, if still temporary.

Despite looking like your average beastly brute, Rita Repulsa’s second-in-command is her go-to guy for causing havoc and mayhem. Goldar is often enough of a threat to the Rangers on his own, but for those special occasions he can also pilot his very own Zord: Cyclopsis, an ancient weapon which he uses to face the Power Rangers’ Megazord. More than just a pretty face, he likes to take charge, and regularly tells his own empress what to do.

#7: Beast Man “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” (1983-85)

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At Skeletor’s right hand you’ll usually see this furry fiend, best known for his telepathic command of fearsome fauna. That might not seem like much to challenge “the most powerful man in the universe,” but keep in mind that on Eternia the wildlife consists of dragons, shadow beasts, drachadons, and other monstrous things. Sorceress Evil-Lyn may be smarter and more powerful, but Beast Man can be pretty sly when he feels like it, and gets plenty of opportunities to shine on his own. That is, when he’s not being Skeletor’s doormat.

Some henchmen are even badder than their bosses. If she’s not too busy mocking and/or belittling the largely incompetent Dr. Drakken, Shego is typically tasked with pilfering key items for his plots, then protecting him when team Possible inevitably shows up. In addition to top notch fighting skills and unhealthy levels of scorn, she also has the power to project blasts of green energy, which she gained from a glowing rainbow comet. She was actually once part of a super hero team with her brothers, but eventually succumbed to the allure of evil.

Nothing in the rules says a fourth grader can’t be a henchman. As a universally disliked teacher’s pet and playground snitch, Randall J. Weems fits the mold perfectly, albeit as the elementary school version. Despite apparently wanting to be liked by the other kids, the little weasel can’t help who he is, and doesn’t seem to see what the problem is. He even has a few brushes with popularity, but always finds his way back to the bad side. This kid has a bright future in villainy.

Once a scientist explorer, this duplicitous Decepticon dropped all that to become Megatron’s Air Commander, and has been plotting to take over ever since. Probably the most treacherous second-in-command in all of cartoon history (if you’re measuring by sheer volume), not even death can stop his ambition. Despite regular unsubtle declarations of disloyalty, and his repeated attempts to usurp command, Megatron still somehow tolerates him. More or less. You know a henchman is bad when he makes the villain look charitable.

#3: Harley Quinn “Batman: The Animated Series” (1992-95)

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Of all the thugs and misfits that Joker’s ever bossed around, one has always stood out. The story goes that she was a psychiatrist at Arkham, but was beguiled by the madman. Since then, her twisted relationship with her “puddin’” runs the gamut from psychotic co-dependence to genuine affection, and she does more than just follow insane orders, but really complements his insane genius with her own. In a way, she’s just another of his victims, but no matter how abusive the clown prince gets, his Harley’s always there for him.

If there’s one thing that all villains want from their minions, it’s fanatical dedication, and few have ever shown half as much as these two from Team Rocket. What they may lack in competence, they make up for in sheer single-minded determination to capture Pikachu, but with each failed scheme, you can’t help but start to sympathize. They even get their own special bonding moments with their pokemon. As Ash and his team grow more powerful, Jessie and James quickly become the underdogs of the series, and their antics are always a blast. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions: - The Pigs “The Raccoons” (1985-92) - The Ginyu Force “Dragonball Z” (1996-2003) - The Liquidator’s Mascots “Darkwing Duck” (1991-95) - Pinky “Pinky and the Brain” (1995-98)

The classic pair of dumb goons, Bebop and Rocksteady’s transformation into mutant freaks certainly didn’t make them any less ugly. Throughout the series, they are consistently some of the tougher foes the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles face, albeit not the smartest. What they lack in pretty much everything, they make up for in brute force and tenacity, and like their animal counterparts they love to just charge in. The turtles can rarely just smash their way past these dense juggernauts; they almost always must rely on their wits, making each encounter a guaranteed blast. Do you agree with our list? Which malevolent minions are your favorite? For more entertaining top 10s published every day, be sure to subscribe to WatchMojo.com.