It started out as a series of shorts produced by MoonScoop Entertainment in 2009[1] and aired on Kabillion and NickToons which were adapted into a toy-line from Mattel that released in 2010.

[2][3] Following the shorts and merchandise line, a full series of 22-minute episodes was distributed by MoonScoop Entertainment and aired on the Nicktoons channel in 2012.

[7] Wild Grinders is produced by Home Plate Entertainment and Telegael Teoranta, who co-own copyright to the series.

In June 2014, it was announced that a Wild Grinders mobile game was being developed for iPhone, iPad and Android by Bubble Gum Interactive.

In her review, Ashby praised the racial divides and the good messages about friendship, but criticized the stereotypes surrounding skateboarding culture, the name calling and the main character's disrespect towards adults using slang terms.