Funnier Than You Think!, January 15, 2007

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John Robinson (Michigan) –

  

I bought this collection because I’m a fan of both Disney and animation; but, knowing that Disney had a rep for squeaky-clean characters, I didn’t realize these cartoons would be as funny as they are! It seems over the years Pluto’s humor became totally forgotten by cartoon fans…but this is one funny character.

As I watched these cartoons I began to realize that some of these could very well be mistaken for Looney Tunes, as the humor occasionally gets frenetic and fast-paced…..if Pluto didn’t show up, you’d think these were done by the whackos at Warner Brothers (I intend “whackos” in a good way, believe me!).

Pluto’s bravado yapping is what gets me cracking up…for example, he pretends to act macho by yapping furiously (as he hides behind a fence) at Butch the Bulldog – and runs away as Butch approaches! There are many other hilarious examples of his yapping throughout the set.

You’ll be astonished at the OUTSTANDING job the animators did with Pluto’s facial expressions and wonder how they were able to convey to the audience exactly what Pluto was thinking, without him uttering a single word; this is amazing work that we have taken for granted when we watch cartoons.

I also noticed the similarities between Pluto and Donald Duck – these two are the ONLY legendary Disney cartoon characters that actually get mad, pull underhanded pranks, cheat (Pluto checks a gumball machine to see if there’s any loose change!) and occasionally prey on the weak. Ya think Mickey would do that? NAH!

Also included in this set are the complete Figaro The Cat cartoons (there are only a few, but the short “Figaro & Cleo” is shown TWICE: in the “Bonus Features” segment and the “From The Vault” segment…why?)

I hope you purchase this set; I bought it, intending to be nostalgic and mildly amused but found myself laffing out loud at ol’ Pluto…I think you will, too.

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Yes, Figaro cartoons are included as a bonus!, December 24, 2006

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Paul J. Mular (San Carlos, CA USA) –

  

  

This final collection of PLUTO cartoons includes some never before available on home video! Also included are the three FIGARO cartoons UNCENSORED with the black mammy.

Comparing those cartoons that were previously released on DVD, this all looks like a new film to video transfer for this set. Don’t expect the restoration work like on the Mickey Mouse Treasures, but they are an improvement over last year’s Chronological Donald Volume 2.

The Bonus Material strangely seems to talk about some cartoons not included in this set.

DISC 1:
1947
Mail Dog
Pluto’s Blue Note
Rescue Dog
1948
Bone Bandit
Pluto’s Fledgling
Pluto’s Purchase
1949
Bubble Bee
Pluto’s Surprise Package
Pluto’s Sweater
Pueblo Pluto
Sheep Dog

Bonus Material:
Master Class discussions on Bone Bandit & Hawaiian Holiday (not in this set).
Pluto’s Process: Pencil Test & Deconstruction of Pluto’s Judgement Day (also not in this set).

DISC 2:
1950
Camp Dog
Food For Feulin’
Pests of the West
Pluto and the Gopher
Pluto’s Heart Throb
Primitive Pluto
Puss-Cafe
Wonder Dog
1951
Cold Storage

FROM THE VAULT (not for the kids due to violence or stereotypes)
1943
Figaro & Cleo (black mammy)
1948
Cat Nap Pluto
1949
Cold Turkey
Plutopia

BONUS FIGARO SHORTS:
1946
Bath Day (Figaro)
1947
Figaro & Frankie

Galleries of artwork.

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