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Summary: The episodes are not cut up, but in orignial order.
Review: The last reviewer made some very good points, but I must correct some things. The episodes, for the first since the early 60's are presented in the order in which they were produced. This was carefully done to give the "classic" Gumby fans a look at how the look of Gumby evolved through the years up to the late 60s. The episodes were not "cut up" for this boxed set. They are in the same form/length that they've been aired since the very early 60's. In '56 & '57 there were 22 12 minute episodes produced and aired. To fit the proper format, Art Clokey re-edited those into 44 6 minute shows. He did this in the late '50s to early 60's. It's just more obvious in this set because of the correct order that they're in. The new music/fx were put on in the 80's because Art clokey did not have the video release rights of the old music at the time, and did not have the money to afford it. Lorimar, who was funding the new series offered and encouraged and paid for the new tracks. The original voice actors for Gumby, Prickle, Pokey and many other bit characters were used. Great care was made to make these voices better. Of course, the original tracks had several other Gumby's on a few of the very early and very late episodes, that this does not. I can't disagree with the music thoughts, but i've noteced that kids like the new music. It would still be better to have the old music, and of course the original gumby song is a classic that is sorely missed. I'll bet it'll show up on the 80's boxed set. Our kids, and their friends are loving this collection. It would be great to get the old music back, but the other point's needed correcting. this is a great collection.
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Summary: Soundtrack is AWFUL
Review: The original Gumby shorts were wonderful works of art, from both a visual and audio perspective. Unfortunately, the impressive orchestral soundtrack and timeless sound effects have been replaced with cheap-sounding "modern" imitations. The voices are not original either, but they are much closer to the original soundtrack then the music or sound effects. Truly a large disappointment to anyone who has ever seen the originals. The "A GUMBY ADVENTURE" introductions were all removed too, replaced with a greasy-looking Pokey announcing "Hey kids, here's another GUMBY!" So sad. It could have been glorious if they just left it alone, and released the classic original versions as-is. Recommendation to buyers: Pass, until a truly "ALL ORIGINAL GUMBY" is released. Recommendation to Rhino: Please re-issue GUMBY in his ORIGINAL format, and you will be showered with praise. Thank you.
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Summary: Thumbs down to Rhino, Gumby deserves better
Review: The shorts are not in order so that you have part two of an episode before part one. The soundtrack is not the original one so that you have a synthesized keyboard playing in the background of shorts made in the late 1950's - this can dull your nostalgia experience. The pamphlet (not booklet) that comes with it gives no history, no original air dates, etc., You will have to guess when an episode is from by its look. The box unfolds in a bizarre manner and the individual DVDs have no jewel boxes. They are also difficult to free from the hard plastic holder. I had to pry mine loose very carefully. I ended up keeping the DVDs in a plastic bag as the box was totally useless. The Gumby figure toy that comes with it is a miniature and not the original size that was marketed for years. The extras on disc seven are mostly worthwhile but why didn't they have an entire episode of Howdy Doody (where Gumby was first introduced)? The Gumby transfers are generally good with only a few episodes faded as far as colors go. My biggest beef is that you have to watch the FBI warning and the short Gumby/Rhino intro every time you press the menu button on your DVD player. This was very annoying. Rhino has done an incredibly sloppy, thoughtless job with this release. It is as if they just threw all of the episodes together with little concern that many fans were expecting the ultimate Gumby collection - for themselves and for their kids. Instead, we have to put up with this collection as it is unlikely that Rhino will ever correct their mistakes.
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Summary: Gumby boxed set
Review: This Gumby boxed set was really well done. I love it. It starts with the first gumby episode in 1956 and goes in order of production all the way to 1968. It's awsome to see the transition of styles through the years. My two kids are really enjoying it also. They keep watching till I turn it off. For me, the best part was the 7th disc with the art films. They are mind blowing. I give it a 5 star rating out of 5. Of course, I'm a Gumby fan, but it really is great to have all of these great episodes in one package. Rick Stephens
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Summary: NOTICE: NOT for classic Gumby fans!!!
Review: This is my first Amazon review, because I feel so strongly about Rhino's poor production of this boxed set. I did not grow up with the original Gumby series, I learned about Gumby sometime in the 80's, but was exposed to the original series (original music, sound effects, and voices). I can't tell you how excited I was to find this DVD set available. As a long-time Gumby fan, I purchased it immediately. I've been unable to find Gumby on TV, and most of the merchandise is unavailable. If you're a Gumby fan (older than about 8 years old), you need to strongly reconsider your purchase of this DVD set. Rhino made all of the mistakes in putting out a DVD boxed set... 1) They did not use the original character's voices from the 60's, but used the new voices developed in the 80's. 2) They did not use the original musical score and sound effects from the 60's, but used a new CHEESY synth soundtrack that is utterly distracting and too loud. Also, they used new sound effects that sound more like a cartoon than the original brilliance of the series. 3) The DVD Menu button takes you all the way back to the FBI warning, and you have to watch all of the long credits and intros before you get back to the menu itself. 4) They dumped the original Gumby theme song and replaced it with the cheesy, warm-and-fuzzy theme they created for the 80's show relaunch. 5) There is no book in the boxed set. At this price, I would have expected a colorful book about the series and its creator. There is a small book (maybe 5 pages) that gives an episode synopsis. I don't know who the audience is for this boxed set. I guess it's the children who watched gumby in the 80's. The problem is, the vast majority of the Gumby fans out there want the original productions. Rhino - you need to release a Classic Gumby boxed set and mark this boxed set very clearly as a "remake". I wasted money on this purchase. The only reason I am going to keep this and not ask for my money back, is because I am so desperate for Gumby, that I'll take anything over nothing at all.
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Summary: Sharing Nostalgic Moments!
Review: This package may disappoint purists because of newly created animated "bumpers" in between segments, a synthesizer score from the '80's rather then the original music ... and perhaps other small "knits." I purchased it, however, to share with my two small boys and it was (and remains) a hit! A beautifully crafted package for the 7 discs, lots of episodes and a small Gumby toy made it well worth the purchase for some family fun time. I have been collecting DVD's of shows from my youth, to share with my kids and this has been a great addition to the collection.
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Summary: What a disaster!
Review: Who in their right mind would release a classic like Gumby with all of the 80's stupid/silly sounding music! We want "Gumby" how Gumby was! Since I spent my almost 100.00, the box set has been sitting on a shelf in my garage! I was so upset, and felt I was taken advantage of. If they had put, "Sound not original", somewhere on the box, I would not have purchased it, nor many others.
Sigh...
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