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{{Infobox television
| image              = Apple-calypseNowVHS.jpg
| caption            = [[VHS]] cover of "[[Apocalypse Now|Apple-Calypse Now]]"
| runtime            = 23 minutes
| starring           =[[S. Scott Bullock]]<br>[[Thom Bray]]<br>[[Pat Fraley]]<br>Paul Hreppel<br>John Mariano<br>[[Robert Ridgely|Bob Ridgely]]<br>[[Lennie Weinrib]]<br>[[Danny Wells]]
| country            = United States<br />France
| network            = [[broadcast syndication|First-run syndication]]
| first_aired        = {{start date|1990|9|4}}
| last_aired         = 
| num_episodes       = 4
| list_episodes      = 
| executive_producer = Fred Wolf
| producer           = [[Murakami-Wolf-Swenson]]<br>[[Those Characters From Cleveland]]<br/>Sachs, Finley Programming
}}

'''Barnyard Commandos''' is an [[action figure]] line created by toy designer James Groman for American Greetings Corporation and produced by [[Playmates Toys]] in 1989. A thirteen-episode {{citation-needed|date=June 2025}} French-American [[animated series]] was based on the figures the following year. Produced by [[Murakami-Wolf-Swenson]] and the French company [[:fr:IDDH|IDDH]]. It features the [[voice acting|vocal talents]] of [[S. Scott Bullock]], [[Thom Bray]], [[Pat Fraley]], [[Paul Kreppel]], John Mariano, [[Robert Ridgely|Bob Ridgely]], [[Lennie Weinrib]], and [[Danny Wells]]. However, the series was not successful enough to merit further production of episodes.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Perlmutter |first1=David |title=The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows |date=2018 |publisher=Rowman & Littlefield |isbn=978-1538103739 |pages=59–60}}</ref>

==Plot==
The property is based around the concept of [[livestock|farm animals]] who consumed [[radioactive waste|radioactive materials]] left over from an abandoned military experiment, [[genetic mutation|mutating]] them into hyper-intelligent, [[anthropomorphic]] [[paramilitary]] troops.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Erickson |first1=Hal |title=Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 |date=2005 |edition=2nd |publisher=McFarland & Co |isbn=978-1476665993 |pages=112–113}}</ref> This consists of two "hilariously harmless" opposing teams: the R.A.M.S. (Rebel Army of Military Sheep) and the P.O.R.K.S. (Platoon of Rebel Killer Swine).

==Revival==
On June 19, 2020, it was announced CloudCo with partner Megalopolis Toys will make new Barnyard Commandos figures.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://kidscreen.com/2020/06/19/deals-of-the-week-justice-blue-ant-9-story/ | title=Deals of the Week: Justice, Blue Ant, 9 Story }}</ref> In 2025, [[Nacelle (film producer)|Nacelle]] acquired the property with plans for a new toyline, comic book, and animated series.<ref>https://screenrant.com/barnyard-commandos-nacelleverse-nacelle-company-toys-show-comic/</ref>

==Action figures==
Two series of Barnyard Commandos were produced, each including several figures from both teams. Similar to [[Mattel]]'s [[Food Fighters (action figures)|Food Fighters]], the figures are non-poseable and made of soft, hollow plastic much like [[squeaky toy]]s. They each include a weapon accessory that fastens onto the figure and a brief, humorous character description on the cardback.

[[Burger King]] also produced a series of tie-in toys as [[Happy Meal|Kids' Meal]] premiums.

===Series 1===

====R.A.M.S.====
* Sergeant [[Wool]]ly [[Sweater|Pullover]]
* Commodore [[Polar fleece|Fleece]] [[cardigan (sweater)|Cardigan]]
* Major Legger [[Mutton]]
* Pilot Fluff Pendleton

====P.O.R.K.S.====
* General Hamfat Lardo
* Private Side O'Bacon
* Sergeant [[Shoat]] N. Sweet
* Captain Tusker [[Chitlins]]

===Series 2===

====R.A.M.S.====
* Master Sergeant Cornelius Cannonfodder
* Private Bull [[Bellwether]]
* Commander Missiles [[Muttonchop]]
* Lieutenant Sureshot [[Shearling]]

====P.O.R.K.S.====
* Corporal Hy Ondahog
* Staff Sergeant Blaster McBacon
* Major Piggyback Gunner
* Captain Hogg Wilde

===Vehicles===
* Bacon Bomber
* Pork Chopper
* Pork-A-Pult
* Ram Tank

==Home video==
Only four episodes of the series were released to four NTSC VHS tapes with one episode each.
* Apple-Calypse Now
* Back to the Farm
* Treasure of Ram Pork Mountain
* Ultimate Quest

==References==
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==External links==
{{Portal|Cartoon}}
*[http://www.virtualtoychest.com/barnyard/barnyard.html Virtual Toy Chest - Barnyard Commandos]
*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0377143/ Barnyard Commandos] at the [[Internet Movie Database]]

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