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The Incredible Crash Dummies

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Don't you be a dummy. Buckle your safety belt. That mechanical mishap, Junkman, has kidnapped dummy designer, Dr. Zub! To get him back, it's up to Slick to "hit the road" at the Crash Test Center, "shake a leg" at the Construction Site, and "stick his neck out" in the Military Testing Zone! Me...

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Developer
Grey Matter

Released on
1994

Size
1–2 Players

Version
Sega Genesis

Requirements
Sega Genesis

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Publisher
Flying Edge

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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Don’t you be a dummy. Buckle your safety belt.

That mechanical mishap, Junkman, has kidnapped dummy designer, Dr. Zub! To get him back, it’s up to Slick to “hit the road” at the Crash Test Center, “shake a leg” at the Construction Site, and “stick his neck out” in the Military Testing Zone! Meanwhile, those screw-loose Junkbots are revving up to end this dummy do-gooding! The future of safety is in your hands… don’t lose your head!

The Incredible Crash Dummies

Overview & History

Released by Creative Materials and published by LJN in 1994 for the Sega Genesis, The Incredible Crash Dummies capitalizes on the massive, safety-conscious multimedia franchise made famous by Tyco's toy line and comic books. The storyline revolves around the slapdash protagonists, Slick and Spinny, who must rescue their fellow crash test dummies—Ted, Janet, and the dog Sprocket—from the clutches of the evil-minded Junkman and his robotic henchmen. Unlike standard beat-'em-ups of the 16-bit era, this game uniquely blends vehicular platforming mechanics with traditional side-scrolling brawler elements, mirroring the destructive physics of its source material.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

The gameplay is structured into alternating stages that test both martial arts prowess and vehicular survivability. Players begin by choosing between Slick or Spinny, navigating a variety of hazard-filled levels ranging from a high-tech laboratory to dangerous city streets. Character moves include standard punches, flying drop kicks, and a signature 'dummy roll' that uses momentum to break through barriers. Health is tracked humorously via body integrity; taking too many hits causes the dummy's limbs to detach, requiring players to frantically reassemble themselves by collecting spare parts scattered across the terrain. Several stages require the player to pilot a crash test car or rocket sled down high-speed obstacle courses, where the goal is to purposefully trigger dramatic, high-impact collisions to rack up high scores. The visual presentation stands out with vibrant, cartoonish sprites and surprisingly detailed animations that capture the comedic destruction inherent to the toy brand.