Giant 600 Cartoon Collection

This set was so much fun. Me and my partner watched all 12 of the disc and didn't miss a single cartoon.Popeye (Mostly color some Black and White)Popeye was really fun and there was tons of it to go around (on disc 1, 5 and 8). You got to see all your favorite characters. Popeye the manly but gullible sailor, Olive Oyl who is probably the dumbest woman in cartoon history, Bluto who is just plain conniving and mean, Popeye's nephews who are always causing trouble and of course my favorite Wimpy who seems to magically pull hamburgers out of God-only-knows where and never seems to have the money to pay for them. If your a fan of Popeye get this set.Betty Boop (Black and White)The classic flapper girl always puts a smile on your face. This set shows her in a wide variety of situations (on disc 1 and 4). Few of her early cartooons are on here but there is tons about Pudgey who is one of the most adorable pets on television and Grampy who never fails to leave a smile on your face. For Betty Boop fans I highly recommend the episodes "So does an Automobile" which is just a hilarious look at the automotive industry and "Betty Boop and Grampy" which is all about everyone going to a giant dance party at Grampy's house and everyone leaving their very important jobs to go. You won't be disappointed. If your a fan of Betty Boop this set is for you.Tom and Jerry (Black and White)This is not the MGM cat and mouse you are familiar with but it is surprisingly good. These are two ridiculously funny characters who take us on some pretty wacky adventures. Including going to the swiss alps where we learn the holes in swiss cheese are caused by shotgun fire. These cartoons can be found on disc 2 and 5 and I really enjoyed this cartoon. This has quite a large portion of those shorts so if you like it you might wan't this set. There might be larger sets out there though.Mr. Piper (Color)Mr. Piper is a fun guy who tells you all kinds of kid's stories. This is a fairly recent cartoon compared to most on this box set. The stories were excellent and filled with good morals for children. There are great stories like Ali Baba (which is also told in a Popeye cartoon) and The Tin Soldier. The complete series is on here and it is a great show to tell your children a story to get them ready for bed. You can find it on Disc 2 and Disc 6.The Three Stooges (Color)Awesome. Love It. Hilariously funny. Recommend it for everybody. This is the cartoon version of your favorite slapstick stars. If you enjoy the Three Stooges cartoon this set is definitely for you. There is even some live action parts from your favorite stars. There are great recurring characters like the bear that always stealing food, littering or refusing to take a bath and the termite that ate every tree in site. The Three Stooges can be found on disc 2, 4 and 12 and there is a ton of it to go around.Casper (Color)Casper is probably one of the most mature cartoons on the set. Unlike the other cartoons there is little to laugh at as a matter a fact it can be down right depressing. However the storylines are very engaging and more than other cartoons I felt very connected to the characters. The seriousness of the series was actually quite a nice change considering the comedy from the rest of the set. Just prepare with tissues for this one. There isn't a lot of Casper on the set but there are 5 episodes spread between disc 2 and 5. While I don't recommend this for Casper fans if you like other shows and also Casper you won't be disappointed.Herman (Color)Herman is an often-forgotten classic that when you see you'll wonder how you could forget such brilliance. This show has many catchy tunes and tons of engaging characters. If you like the MGM Tom and Jerry you will probably enjoy this show. There are 5 episodes on disc 2 and disc 9. If you like Herman the Mouse this certainly won't disappoint but there isn't alot there.Gabby (Color)Gabby is really fun and has an extremely catching tune. There are many adventures you won't forget including "All's Well" and "Gabby Goes Fishing". This character has been all but forgotten but I really think deserves to be rediscovered. I was laughing quite a bit at this little cartoon and think kids will love it.There are 7 episodes spread between disc 2 and 5.Little Audrey and Little Lulu (Color)These cartoons are about little girls and their crazy imaginations. I put these two together because if you like one you'll probably like the other as they are both about little girls who are constantly getting into mischief. There isn't much of these shows but the content that is on here is good. Little Audrey and Little Lulu can be found on disc 2 and disc 5.Felix the Cat (Almost completely in Black and White with a couple Color episodes)I'm going to be very frank about this. The surrealism reminds me of an acid trip such as traveling through telephone wires and turning his tail into a saxophone. Felix was tons of fun but one of the most confusing cartoons I'd ever seen. If you want to stretch your imagination don't bother with the other cartoons this has enough imagination to make Spongebob's head spin. This is an excellent show and I do recommend it. There are 14 cartoons on this set mostly on disc 5 and 7 but with some also on disc 2 and one on disc 11. There is whole lot of Felix the cat and fans of old-school Felix won't be disappointed in the least.Mr. Bang, Katrinka, the Skipper (Color)This cartoon is all about a wacky trolley driver who has some pretty wacky adventures. We thought it was hilarious and wish there was more on the set. There are only 3 cartoons on disc 2 and we would recommend all of them.Oswald Rabbit and Alice (Black and White)These are all pre-Mickey Mouse Walt Disney cartoons. Oswald Rabbit will remind you much of Mickey Mouse and might very well be the precursor. It seems that they share many characteristics in common and if Mickey hadn't existed Oswald Rabbit would certainly be the mascot for Disney. Alice (also known as Alice Comedies) is a semi-live action comedic romp through the world of non-sense. These cartoons will show you pre-Mickey Disney and what made Walt Disney into the mogul he is. There are 3 episodes of Oswald Rabbit on disc 5 and 9 Alice Comedies between Disc 5 and Disc 9.Hunky and Spunky (Color)This story follows the life of a donkey and his mother doing donkey things like learning to kick and fighting off flies. There are 6 episodes on Disc 6. I think you will enjoy this series once you past the weird semi-human semi-donkey talk.Calvin and the Colonel (Black and White)Calvin and the Colonel is an invigorating cartoon about the adventures of a anthropomorphic southern bear and fox. These two always get into trouble and the best characters is probably the Colonel's sister in-law who hates just about everyone and acts as a comic relief in an already comedic show. If you enjoy Calvin and the Colonel don't hesitate. This is definitely the set for you. There are 8 episodes evenly split between disc 7 and 11.Clutch CargoThis show is among the most interesting on the set. Engaging serial storylines filled with as much action as a James Bond film with the wackiness of Austin Powers this show is absolutely amazing. Many people will find it difficult to get used to the animation style which is very minimalist however this has engaging storylines and characters and if you are a fan of Clutch Cargo this set is definitely for you. There are tons of episodes on Disc 7 and Disc 11 and you won't be disappointed.Aesop's Fables and Farmer Alfalfa (Black and White)I don't know the difference between these two cartoons but I can tell you they remind me of Felix the Cat with many odd stories and lots of animals. There is tons of this show on disc 7 and disc 9. This show can be tedious and drag on and I didn't like it as much as the others but someone will probably enjoy it.Space AngelThis show is probably created by the same people who made Clutch Cargo considering the animation style similarities. The only sets are about a planet full of ghosts and a mischevious ghost who stowaways on the ship. This show is completely on Disc 7 and only contains one story.Blackie the Lamb (Color)There are two episodes on Disc 7 and they seem to be an average old cartoon about a black sheep trying to defend the other sheep from a wolf.Snap, Crackle & Pop and CinderellaThese are both basically advertisements. One for Rice Crispies and the other for Chevrolet. There is only one each of these cartoons both on Disc 7. These are much better than most commercials and I think you'll enjoy it.Little Gray NeckI don't remember much about this but it seemed to be about a duck that was stuck in the forest for the winter and had to fight off predators. It was pretty good and kinda funny.Fraidy Cat (Color)The story revolves around a cat being chased by his past lives. They appear when he says a number between 1 and 8 and try to help him but generally make things worse. This is a great show for children and is good enough for adults to watch. When he says 9 he get chased by his current life in the form of a lightning storm. He is afraid of losing his last life. This show was a great edition to the set and although its only on disc there is plenty of it.GumbyYes! This is the 1960's classic you are all familiar with. Gumby and his trusty sidekick Pokey go on many adventures. My favorite being the one where he takes some musical notes and try's to find there home in Musicland. I also enjoyed when he used robots to try and cheat on his chores with disasterous results. Gumby can be found on disc 8 with 14 cartoons.Hoppity HooperThere are a whoppin 40 episodes of this great great show on this set. Made by the same people who made Rocky and Bullwinkle you are going to love this cartoon. With a frog who's fairly clueless about everything everything that's going on and a Mischievous Waldo Wigglesworth and dimwitted Filmore pretending to be his relatives this is quite the adventure. Waldo always manages to come up with some scheme that eventually backfires and Filmore is great comic relief with his bugle. I highly recommend fans of this cartoon get this set.Wizard of OzThis is pretty much the only way you can see this cartoon. It was okay but not my favorite.MoonbirdThis cartoon was awful. The worst on the set. I couldn't stand it. There voices gave me a headache and I couldn't make heads or tails from the storyline. If I was to rate this cartoon it would get a 1/5. I would rather fork my own eyes out than watch watch this.Wacky and PackyWacky and Packy is a cartoon about a wooley mammoth and a caveman who get brought into the future where they have no idea what is going on. They are constantly looking for food and always getting in trouble. I really enjoyed this cartoon and am so glad it is on this set. Wacky and Packy can be found on Disc 9.Colonel BleepColonel Bleep was an old cartoon. One of the first on television. It's kind of a rediculous fantasy/sci-fi story about an alien. The characters themselves rarely talk but the narration makes the cartoon worth it. The narration is absolutely rediculous and reminds me of someone who shouts at the screen in a movie theater. This show can be found on Disc 10.George Pal PuppetoonsI enjoyed this show. It would be great to help your kids get into the arts. There is only about 5 episodes on Disc 10.Mel-o-ToonsWhat to say about these cartoons. So much history. Teaches you all about the history of music and has some great folk stories in it as well.Christmas Cartoons and othersThere is quite a variety of Christmas cartoons on this set. Most are enjoyable. I particularly liked The Little Match Girl and an amazing Christmas cartoon about a small donkey who devolps a relationship with a mouse. There is also a good one about a russian kid trying to deliver a Christmas Tree to Antarctica. Aside from Christmas Cartoons there are various other cartoons on the set including one each of Mighty Mouse and Woody Woodpecker and tons of screen songs the early version of the sing-a-long.Final Notes on the set.These cartoons are not censored they reflect values of their time and many people will find racist, sexist, homophobic and adultist content on this set. However if you are able to look past this I think just about everybody could find a reason to love this set. If you have questions about the set I'm more than willing to answer. At only $10-$14 you can't go wrong with 63 hours of excellent cartoons. Happy Viewing! Your friend, Angel

Excellent set of "oldie" cartoons that will be remembered by the "baby-boomer generation" (that's me!) and enjoyed by subsequent generations, if they will allow themselves to get around the lack of CGI as in most of today's cartoons. These older cartoons were made back when the artists actually put pen in hand and physically drew each frame of the cartoons by hand and then animated them without the help of computers. Not to say that today's CGI cartoons are not good because they do make use of modern day technology and make cartoons look cleaner, sharper and more polished than could be done 60+ years ago by hand but its always good to go back and visit our roots at times to really appreciate just how far we have come. Given the fact these old cartoons on these DVDs are from generations ago, don't expect them to be just as clear and sharp as today's CGI cartoons that kids are used to seeing, but they are watchable and in good shape for the most part for visual art from that period of our history. Some are better than others in terms of audio quality.I recommend this 600 cartoon collection if you can accept them for what they are- a glimpse of what animated cartooning was like in its infancy. Sit back, laugh and enjoy!

If there's one thing I love, it's old cartoons. Mill Creek has delivered with their multi-movie sci-fi, horror, mystery, history, B-movie, grind house sets. And they deliver in spades with this set. It's the biggest, baddest collection of old, public domain cartoons you could buy.If you were a child (or a parent) in the 80s, you probably remember these cheap VHS tapes full of Mighty Mouse, Betty Boop, Superman, Popeyes, Three Stooges, etc cartoons. These were not Disney, Warner Bros or MGM, but they were cheap. Well, this set pretty much has every cartoon from those sets combined in this massive 12-disc set.Possibly worth it for The Three Stooges alone. Most of the 42 cartoons are here, and they do include the live action bits that sandwich the cartoon every episode. The stooges here are Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Curly-Joe DeRita as the third stooge. The stooges voice themselves in the cartoons as well as star in the live-action bits before and after the cartoon.Definitely worth it if you want a nostalgic cartoon collection for yourself, or a cheap collection for your kids.By the way, these are VHS transfers, and that's the best you'll ever find these cartoons. They'd otherwise be lost forever to obscurity.

600 cartoons for $20 is a steal, no denying that. Of course, that’s a lot of cartoons to put on only 12 discs; my Three Stooges collection was 17 discs with far less material. Even so, this collection is in surprisingly good quality for what it is and I am very pleased to say it was worth every penny. I certainly recommend it.