Rating: Summary: Disney Presentation at its best! Review: Before Disney started changing stuff to avoid negative publicity (Pirates @ Disneyland, The cover of Mermaid, The pollin in Alladin, etc) they would go all out to please people and sell there products. This set is a great example of this. The packaging and presentation is truly unique and the quality is first class. I love the fact that none of these 4 Treasure dvds were altered from the originals. I hope Disney takes a hint from the success they will see from these dvds and start leaving things as we remember them. We have all seen the cartoons. Old or young we know them, we have statues of them, snow globes, beanies or whatever it is you collect. These are what started the legend! The grainy, crude, sometimes hard to follow animation backed by 26 great short storys. These cartoons are classics, made when storys had to be great because visuals were new and experimantal to say the least. I didnt care to watch these as a young child because of my short attention span and visual oriented mind. I was to worried about Atari and Intellivision but now I have grown up and I love the nestalgia of the things I love. I grew up with movies like Beuty and the Beast, Alladin, etc. The visuals now are incredible! But it all starts some where. That starting point (for color) was here! I love this stuff! I cant wait to see what follows!
Rating: Summary: Experimental Animation History. Review: In a hasty response to the DVD market's longing for 'uncut' versions of features, Disney has set to please. With the Gold Collection DVDs classics like Make Mine Music, Melody Time and others had scenes deleted or elements removed - such as the cigarette in the parrot's beak in The Three Amigos and Saludos Amigos. The TREASURES COLLECTION provides pure unedited Disney folly - many of which served as experimental tests for the effects used in the following feature films they were to make. With releases like this there's hope that censored Disney material may make the shelves in the future. In light of these movements, we all cross our fingers once more for the DVD release of 'Song of the South'. In summary, these DVDs are great for Disney collectors or those with an eye for animation history - but younger audiences may be disappointed by the lack-lustre compared with Disney's more recent Tarzan, Toy Story or even House of Mouse creations. I personally cannot wait for December 4th!
Rating: Summary: A must for Disney film buffs Review: To be young and innocent in the golden age of animation. Even growing up later than that, you can still capture the magic of it with Mickey Mouse in Living Color. Share the animation that made innocent fun great, with your kids! I hope they release a similar Donald Duck DVD set And Goofy DVD set as well!
Rating: Summary: Classic Mickey Review: This Walt Disney Treasures volume will contain the following Mickey Mouse Shorts: The Band Concert, Mickey's Garden, Mickey's Fire Brigade, Pluto's Judgement Day, On Ice, Mickey's Polo Team, Orphan's Picnic, Mickey's Grand Opera, Thru the Mirror, Mickey's Rival, Moving Day, Alpine Climbers, Mickey's Circus, Mickey's Elephant, The Worm Turns, Magician Mickey, Moose Hunters, Mickey's Amateurs, Hawaiian Holiday, Clock Cleaners, Lonesome Ghosts, Boat Builders, Mickey's Trailer, The Whalers, Mickey's Parrot, Brave Little Tailor.
Rating: Summary: It All Began with a Mouse Review: In the words of Walt Disney, "It all began with a mouse." Always known for the best in wholesome entertainment Walt Disney's Micket Mouse in Living Color DVD presents the best that Disney has to offer. A collection of Mickey and his friends with perfect picture and great sound is perfect to watch when you want to share a special moment with your child or just watch and remember the special times you spent with Mickey when you were growing up. Even today I can't watch Mickey without remembering all the times I spent at Disneyworld with family and friends. A special DVD for everyone who has a special place in their hearts for Mickey and all the gang at Walt Disney.
Rating: Summary: Mickey Mouse in Living Color: A Great Collection Review: Walt Disney Treasures Review 2 of 11. This review tells you where to find all the EASTER EGGS! (hidden DVD features) Finally released on home video in their original glory is Mickey Mouse in Living Color, with the complete cartoons from 1935-1938. They are uncut, which mean yes, they are finally politcally incorect. (HOORAY!!!) Well, the set is, like the rest, in a limited numbered tin, with a postcard size lithograph of the movie poster for The Band Concert, and a program booklet, which lists the cartoons, features, and a letter from the host, Leonard Maltin. Both disc share the same intro. On disc one we have every starring cartoon for 1935 and 1938. 1935 The Band Concert: Mickey Leads and outdoor band in a rousing rendition of William Tells Overture with Donald leading them astray with his fludte playing of Turkey in the Straw. Mickey's Garden: Mickey and pluto protect their vegetable garden from bugs. UNCENSORED: Bugs get drunk from Mickey's insecticide. On Ice: On a frozen lake, Minnie looks on a Mickey Outskates Brian Boitano, along with antic of Donald, Goofy, and Pluto. UNCENSORED: Goofy uses chewing tobacco to catch the fish. Pluto's Judgement Day: After Mickey chastises Pluto for chasing cats, the dog has a nightmare in a feline hell on trial for his crimes. UNCENSORED: Cats in black face sing of Pluto's misdeeds. Mickey's Fire Brigade: Mickey Donald and Goofy try to rescue Clarabel Cow from her her burning house. 1936 Thru the Mirror: After falling asleep, Mickey dreams of actually going thru the mirror. Mickey's Circus: Mickey and Donald are the main events of this circus for orphans UNCENSORED: Donald Brandishes a rifle against his out-of-control seal act. Mickey's Elephant: Mickey receives as a gift Bobo the Elephant, a playmate for Pluto, but turns out to be a disaster. Mickey's Grand Opera: Mickey is the orchestra leader in an opera starring Clara Cluck and Donald Duck. Mickey's Polo Team: Mickey's team of cartoon characters play polo against a team of famous Hollywood actors. Alpine Climbers: Mickey Donald and Goofy get into trouble when they try their hand at mountain climbing. UNCENSORED: Pluto gets drunk with a Saint Bernard. Moving Day: Mickey and Donald enlist Goofy's aid when they are evicted from their hose by Sheriff Pete. UNCENSORED: Pete lights a match for his cigar off of Donald's beak. Then deposits the spent match into Donald's beak. Mickey's Rival: Miceky's romantic picnic is intterupted by Mortimer Mouse, resembling Walt. Orphan's Picnic: Mickey and Donald take a group of orphans out for a picnic. Bonuses on disc 1: Pencil Tests: In 1935, there is a pencil test set. There is an intro by leonard, then you can play pencil tests for On Ice, Mickey's Fire Brigade, and Pluto's Judgement Day. You can use the angle button to toggle between pencil and finished color. EASTER EGG! On Mickey's head on the main menu, Walt talks about the history of Mickey. Parade of Award Nominees: A cartoon made for the 1932, academy awards featuring the stars nominated. It was Mickey's first appearance in full color. Then we have disc 2. Here are more cartoons from 1937 and 1938, complete and uncensored. 1937 Hawaiian Holiday: The fab five are all together on the beaches of Hawaii Moose Hunters: Donald and Goofy try to lure a moose by dressing up as a female of the species. The Worm Turns: Mickey shows heretofore unseen mad scientist tenedencies when he concots a potion that turns the meek against their opressors. UNCENSORED: Dogcatcher Pete threaten's to blow Pluto's head off with a shotgun. Magician Mickey: Mickey has to deal with a heckling Donald During his Magic Act. UNCENSORED: Donald pulls a pistol on Mickey and stagehand Goofy. Mickey's Amateurs: Mickey hosts and amateur contest featuring the whole gang. UNCENSORED: Donald Pulls a Machine Gun on the audience. Clock Cleaners: Mickey, Donald and Goofy have the perilous job of cleaning a giant, big ben typebe clock. Lonesome Ghosts: Mickey, Donald and Goofy as... GHOSTBUSTERS! 1938 Mickey's Parrot: Mickey and Pluto mistake a parrot for an escaped convict hiding in their house UNCENSORED: Mickey's Got a Gun Boat Builders: Mickey and Donald and Goofy put together a do-it-yourself boat kit. The Whalers: Mickey, Donald, and Goofy set out on the open sea to harpoon a whale UNCENSORED: Did I mention they are out to harpoon a whale? Mickey's Trailer: Mickey, Donald, and Goofy travel the coutnryside withe their gadget filled trailer. Brave Little Tailor: Mickey stars in a fairy tale as the title character and sets out to kill a giant. UNCENSORED: The giant rolls and smokes a hay cig. Bonuses EASTER EGG! On the main menu, go to Mickey's Head to see a cartoon made for the 1939 New York World's Fair for Nabisco called Mickey's Surprise Party. Mickey Mouse in Living Color Featurette: Leonard Maltin returns for a brief recap of Walt's career, including clip from some black and white shorts. Gallery: A gallery showcasing pencil art, promotional arwork, posters, and production photos. That is the second disc of the second set of Wave 1. Continue on to see Davy Crockett. See you there!
Rating: Summary: why donald duck took over Review: what this volume shows us, after watching the 2 eccellent black & white sets, is just why, during the 1940s, Mickey Mouse became less & less used (his cartoon shorts droped by more than 50%) & Donald Duck took over. Mickey started out as the Bart Simpson of the 20s-30s, always getting into mischief. But as he got more & more famous, Walt decided Mickey couldnt get into trouble, in other words he couldnt be funny. Thus, Donald Duck took over. Not only would Disney produce far less mickey mouse cartoons,but the ones that he HAD made, the ones that BUILT his empire, would rarely be seen again- some NEVER, until the release of these DVDs.So now they belong to posterity, not in the dusty Disney vaults, the genie is out of the bottle & nothing any concerned mother might write to Disney studios can change it again. I can remember back in the late 60's "Walt Disneys wonderfull world of color" did a episode devoted to Mickeys 40th birthday where they showed clips from the early B&W cartoons. They looked so funny! I waited & waited for a time when they would develope a show where they would show them. It happened in the early 1990s, but most were colorized, & I see now that most were heavilly edited too.
Well thank you Disney, for releasing them finally, (would you please re-release the 1st black & white DVD with a "play all" option! & you dont need to make them "limited editions",DVDs dont become valuble in the long run. As long as we can watch them, thats fine!
Rating: Summary: hooray! Review: It is so exciting to finally have all these cartoons available! I grew up watching them on the Disney Channel, but they don't show these on TV anymore, and I missed them. Also, I definitely want my kids to be able to see these classic cartoons someday. They are way better than all the weirdo cartoons out nowadays. I adore Mickey's Trailer, and all the rest are just great to have! We want more of these sets! I would love to have every single Disney cartoon ever made!
Rating: Summary: Mickey Mouse Treasurer collection Review: This is indeed a must collection for all Mickey Mouse or even Disney lovers. Why else can you get these classic and award winning cartoon nowadays. Good work and a thumbs up for Disney in releasing these nostalgia and work of arts. I bought mine here in Australia from Ezydvd. It cost less and it's not tin! Paper/cardboard made case which is as good as the tin, who cares anyway, it's the cd that you want. However, if you really want to settle for "Collector's item", then tin would sound better. but how many other collectors have the tin?? A lot. You want the classic not the tin case.
Rating: Summary: wired Review: This is an eccellent DVD box set from Disney but as it is only available in a tin set on auction,I would like to warn buyers away from one man named Rob Haxter on rhaxter@yahoo.com.
Mr Haxter has a very belligerant and abusive attitude to those that have the "gall" to complain about his sending damaged items,so I suggest trying other sellers as I have had better dealings with them. I have had some eccellent service from other Marketplace sellers.
The bottom line is to avoid disappointment by carefully checking all the reviews on their Marketplace review sites.
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