Gargoyles - The Complete First Season (Special 10th Anniversary Edition)

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Summary: Awesome series with a great story line.
Review: I absolutly love this series. Unlike most cartoon series, this one actually has a continuing story plot from episode to episode. This truly is a masterpiece and I will definitly purchase all the other seasons of this great show.

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Summary: Finally!!!
Review: I am glad they finally are putting these out on dvd! These shows are the best I can't wait to collect them all. I was a little disappointed that the "1000 years ago" theme wasn't on here and it would have been nice to have each episode divided into chapters, but it's much better than the version that my sister and I did trying to tape them off tv and cut out the commercials and put them in order.

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Summary: Gargoyles are The End!
Review: I bought this DVD the day it came out! I have been waiting for years for Disney to release the series. They have given us a gem by releasing the first season; but it leaves you hungry for the other two seasons! I hope they don't make us wait for too long for them!

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Summary: The cartoon ever!
Review: I got this DVD set for myself. I fell in love with this series as a 21 year old. I watched it primarily because I love Jonathan Frakes. But, I just fell in love with the series itself. Goliath is so complex and enigmatic and the other gargoyles are too. The story lines flowed and I couldn't wait for the next episode. It's on Toon Disney now weeknights at 11:30 EST and I HAVE to watch it. I hope Disney releases the rest of the series on DVD. My 8, 6, and 4 year old children are hooked now that they've seen the 1st season on DVD.

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Summary: Gargoyles - The Complete First Season (Special 10th Annivers
Review: i love the special features on this dvd collection

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Summary: Still one of my favorites
Review: I loved this series 10 years ago and was actually surprised to find myself watching the repeats when I found them on TV this last summer. Even 10 years later, I managed to get hooked. Now, though, the plotlines often seem a little predictable, but one must also take into account that this was supposed to be a half hour show on television- not much time for twists and turns. Other than that, I still love the series and had this DVD pre-ordered well before it came out. If/when the second season comes out on DVD, I will get that one as well... regardless if this series was initially intended for kids.

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Summary: These guys rock!
Review: I loved watching the entire series back when it aired regularly on the television. Since then it was put on the Disney Channel and they didn't do it any justice by editing or completely removing episodes which in turn turned the whole series into crud. Now after all these long years the first season has been released to DVD in it's entirety and I no longer have to worry about all those edits and deletions now that the DVD has done the first season justice. The quality of this set certainly cannot go ignored, everything from the menus all the way to special features is excellent. The overall presentation is better than when it was originally off-the-air with superb picture and sound. The storyline would make one fall in love with the characters all over again. I cannot wait for the next release.

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Summary: My absolute Fave!
Review: I'm beyond thrilled that the first season was released on DVD. I first caught this 'toon on an early morning cartoon show that was on every weekday. I'd get up early, get ready for high school (yes, high school!) and watch cartoons while eating breakfast. What's this got to do with anything you ask? Well, the point I'm trying to make is that the other cartoons would just pass before my eyes without raising a glimmer of interest in me. But then when Gargoyles came on I was riveted and was completely annoyed if it ever got taken of air for any reason!

I'm 25 now and am still in love with this show. The only thing that I regret is I never saw every episode and missed seasons of episodes basically. I can only hope they'll release all seasons on DVD so I and no doubt many others in my position can get caught up and re-watch over and over. :-)

This series was amazing. It was great to have a cartoon that wasn't just for the under 6's. (Kiddie cartoons). This series went much deeper than that. The characters weren't just one dimensional cardboard cut outs, they were interesting, full of emotion and each with their own unique personalities.

And the storylines (most importantly) were always full of life and originality. I mean, some of the plots were just tragic (in the sad way, not the bad way) and made me totally feel for the characters.

I could even imagine them episodes as mini movies, and with the release of the movie HELL BOY just recently, it made me really wish they'd make a Gargoyles movie with real people. The make up they'd need to use for the Gargoyles was very similar to what they used for Hell Boy IMO and how fabulous would it be to see Goliath come to life? WOAH. Awesome.

I can't say enough about this series. It's just brilliant.

PLEASE RELEASE ALL SEASONS ON DVD.


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Summary: Top Notch
Review: If you have never seen Gargoyles now is your chance, it is one of the very best animated series ever made. I cant wait for season 2, which gets even better.

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Summary: A favorite
Review: My favorite "Gargoyles" episode used to be "Deadly Force" (it has since been taken over by the brilliant multi-part "City of Stone"), but since Toon Disney has been shortsighted in not airing "Deadly Force", this DVD is a chance to view this sublime and groundbreaking episode and a chance that should not be passed up.

The gorgeous five-part "Awakenings" is on this DVD as well and there really is no way to describe how much better it is on the DVD than VHS or Toon Disney. If you have the VHS "Heroes Awaken", you may want to check out the DVD. It is a slightly different (and superior) edit but more than that, the quality of the sound and picture does the story the justice it deserves.

Although "Gargoyles" is not my absolute favorite animated series, it remains a sentimental favorite due to its unique premise, fascinating characters, and lively storylines. And best of all, it doesn't have the smarmy "in-the-know" humor that permeated much of Disney's efforts in the 90s. The writing may not have been top of the line at every juncture (that's difficult for any series), but it never dumbed itself down. This series respected its audience's intelligence and its willingness to explore the literary, the mystical, and the sly humor. That makes it a gem worth hoarding.

There are some bonus features on the DVD that are of interest to the hardcore Gargoyles fan, but not necessary to view by those just interested in the series. I'm not crazy about the chapter/scene access, but that's nitpicking. Overall, this DVD is a steal at the listed price.

Besides, if enough people buy the first DVD, then maybe just maybe, the entire series will be made available on DVD. At the very least, the aforementioned "City of Stone" multi-part episode deserves the DVD treatment as does the mischievous and playful "The Mirror", the romantic "Eye of the Beholder" and the hauntingly enigmatic "Vows".

Hopefully, Disney will take notice and we, the audience both old and new, will get lucky.