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Ducktales (1987) marked the Walt Disney Studio's entry into the afternoon syndicated-cartoon market. The series was loosely based on the imaginative adventure stories Carl Barks created for the Disney comic books, featuring Donald Duck, his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie, and Uncle Scrooge McDuck, a miser who possessed "five cubic acres of money." This three-disc set begins with episode #6, "Send in the Clones." (The series started with "Ducktales: Treasure of the Golden Suns," a two-hour TV movie in which Donald joins the Navy and sends Huey, Dewey, and Louie to live with their great-uncle Scrooge. This adventure was recut into the first five episodes, which are not included in this set.)
Ducktales never matched the panache of Barks's inspired original. The TV series added the whiny Webbigail and her grandmother, Mrs. Beakly, who resembled a feather pillow with a beak. Launchpad McQuack supplied mock-heroic comedy, although his prominent cleft chin made him look like a pelican. When Uncle Scrooge and his relatives scaled the Himalayas in search of the crown of Genghis Kahn in the comic book, Barks ended the story with typical irony: people weren't interested in the gold and jewels Scrooge coveted, they only wanted to hear about Gu, the abominable snowman he encountered. In the animated version, the big joke is an amorous, ugly female snowman chasing Launchpad. But these shortcomings never bothered the Gen-Y viewers who grew up watching Ducktales. (Rated TV-Y, suitable for ages 6 and older: cartoon violence) --Charles Solomon
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4.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Ducktales V1 (DVD)
Je peux mettre n'importe quelle histoire sans m'inquiéter de leur contenu pour mon petit garçon. Le seul hic, c'est le 3e DVD qui gèle à quelques reprises.
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Ducktales review,
By Hamid P. (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ducktales V1 (DVD)
I grew up watching this series, along with other disney cartoons from the late 80s-early 90s, and had my copy preordered as soon as it was listed. I LOVE these cartoons, and I'm glad that they are now on dvd, though I'm still waiting for disney to clue in and release Gummi Bears too. I have 2 problems with the set though.1) it isn't in chronological order, I understand that it is probably set up in the order that they were made or aired, but I was expecting to see the first (plot) episode where Scroog meets his nefews. I had to check twice to make sure I hadn't put in the wronge disc when the first ep. I saw had Ms. Beakly in it. 2) there really isn't any extras on the discs. I wasn't expecting anything to the capacity (of features) on say, the looney toons collections, but it would have been nice to see some pencil tests or early concept art All in all, the cartoons in themselfs earn the dvd 5/5, though some, regardless of my formentioned beefs (ps i'm gonna be copying/pasting this review for the Rescue Rangers one, with some alterations, just incase anyone notices)
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Everyday they're out there making Ducktales,
By Gord Wilson "alivingdog.com" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ducktales V1 (DVD)
Disney knows that like me you'll rush out and by this 3 DVD set of Ducktales, and so have included a preview for the Disney/ Walden Media movie, The Chronicles of Narnia, opening Dec. 9, 2005. Why would you want to do that? Anyone who remembers the dismal state of weekday TV in 1987, also remembers how Disney saved it with Ducktales, Disney's first entry into afternoon cartoons, soon followed by Talespin and Chip and Dales' Rescue Rangers, each of which (re) introduced well-known Disney characters in new and imaginative roles.
Ducktales raised the bar for weekday animation so high with fluid, full animation, great character design, June Foray and other well-known voice actors, and thoughtful stories that didn't talk down to kids, that it's no overstatement to say they saved daytime cartoons, and set a standard that other studios would later strive to reach. Although Disney had made many great duck cartoons for theatrical release, this was the first series that took full advantage of Carl Barks' cast of characters and story telling prowess. The very first episode introduces Scrooge and his nephews, Webby and Mrs. Beakley, along with villains Magica de Spell and the Beagle Boys in a complex story about cloning and Scrooge's number one dime. This volume one set includes the first 27 of Ducktales' 65 episode run (nine each on three DVDs). The three specials, "Treasure of the Golden Suns," "DuckTales: Time is Money," and "Super DuckTales" may show up in later sets, along with the feature length film, "DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp." For now, though, here's the 'toon that changed TV, back again for both adults and kids to enjoy. This set includes these episodes: DVD one: (1) Send in the Clones, (2) Sphinx for the Memories, (3) Where No Duck Has Gone Before, (4) Armstrong, (5) Robot Robbers, (6) Magica's Shadow War, (7) Master of the Djinni, (8) Hotel Strangeduck, (9) The Lost Crown of Ghengis Kahn. DVD two: (10) Duckman of Aquatraz, (11) The Money Vanishes, (12) Sir Gyro de Gearloose, (13) Dinosaur Ducks, (14) Hero for Hire, (15) Superdoo!, (16) Maid of the Myth, (17) Down and Out in Duckburg, (18) Much Ado About Scrooge. DVD three: (19) Top Duck, (20) The Pearl of Wisdom, (21) The Curse of Castle McDuck, (22) Launchpad's Civil War, (23) Sweet Duck of Youth, (24) Earthquack, (25) Home Sweet Homer, (26) Bermuda Triangle Tangle, (27) Microducks From Outer Space. 36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Episode List for Volume 1,
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This review is from: Ducktales V1 (DVD)
Disc 1
1. Send in the Clones 2. Sphinx for the Memories 3. Where No Duck Has Gone Before 4. Armstrong 5. Robot Robbers 6. Magica's Shadow War 7. Master of the Djinni 8. Hotel Strangeduck 9. The Lost Crown of Genghis Khan Disc 2 10. Duckman of Aquatraz 11. The Money Vanishes 12. Sir Gyro de Gearloose 13. Dinosaur Ducks 14. Hero for Hire 15. Superdoo! 16. Maid of the Myth 17. Down and out in Duckburg 18. Much Ado about Scrooge Disc 3 19. Top Duck 20. The Pearl of Wisdom 21. The Curse of Castle McDuck 22. Launchpad's Civil War 23. Sweet Duck of Youth 24. Earthquack 25. Home Sweet Homer 26. Bermuda Triangle Tangle 27. Microducks from Outer Space Hope this helps! From the looks of it, this is a great buy not only for nostaglia but also because it was a great show! 63 of 69 people found the following review helpful:
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Ducktales woo hoo!,
By Raj "raj_thatsme" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ducktales V1 (DVD)
"DuckTales" was one of my favorite shows as a child. Being lucky enough to have grown up at an age when Disney released wonderful animated shows like "DuckTales", "Gummi Bears", "TaleSpin", "Chip `n Dale Rescue Rangers" and "The Little Mermaid", it is sad to see that the Disney Channel now airs shows that are hardly worth watching, when compared to the ones mentioned.
First aired on September 18, 1987, the episodes revolves around the adventures of Scrooge McDuck (the wealthy billionaire of Duckburg), his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie, their pilot LaunchPad McQuack, the nephews nanny Mrs. Beakley and her daughter Webby. The main reason I loved watching this series was because it contained humor, adventure, good animation, and above all, a moral to each episode, hence making it fun for both kids and adults to enjoy. I hope this is not true, but I heard that this DVD set will not contain the 5 part pilot episode called "Treasure of the Golden Suns", where we get to see how the nephews come to live with Scrooge, and how Mrs. Beakley and Webby join the family. However, it would still be great to have this classic show as a part of my DVD Collection. I hope Disney decides to release the rest of their animated shows that aired from the late 80s on DVD Volume sets as well. |
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