From the period this block existed, tons of quality came through it.
Super funny shows like Darkwing, Goof Troop, and Bonkers ones with a lot of heart and action like Gummi Bears, Gargoyles, and Aladdin, and stuff in between like DuckTales, Rescue Rangers, and TaleSpin. I can watch most of these shows again and still be entertained.
You guys have a favorite from the block overall?
Darkwing Duck and DuckTales are easily the best ones (Gargoyles too, but it's a bit of a different beast, IMO) but Gummi Bears and Tale Spin have aged a lot better than I expected them to. OVerall, the block is one of the best things to come from the 90s, animation-wise.
Goof Troop and Bonkers are really funny, as well. :happytime:
As you can tell from my blog entries, I had a lot of fun going over all of these shows again, even the lesser ones like Timon & Pumbaa and Quack Pack.
Which reminds me, should I bother to check out Mighty Ducks for completion sake? I have the pilot on video, but I can't recall if I saw anything other than that.
Might as well, but it was more Saturday morning than TDA. From what I remember, anyway.
I was always the most into Disney than anyone else I knew, but all my friends liked Darkwing Duck. We all watched that one. So, for memories' sake, I choose that one. Goof Troop is in 2nd place (I absolutely love the 90's Goofy- he's so great). And maybe Gummi Bears in 3rd, but that's the show that I haven't seen in the longest. I think it was the first one to go off the air.
Gummi Bears was wrapping up it's Saturday morning run when the block started and only lasted the first year. When DW started airing, they took it off.
I think it aired on Disney Channel for a year or two, but I'm not 100% positive- a little before my time.
Warren Spector is writing a DuckTales comic now.
Not the game I was hoping for, but that'll do. ;D
It's just the first step!
He was watching Darkwing Duck to see if it would make a good videogame, too. Personally, I enjoy his perusing of the TDA library. Gives me hope!
I'd like to think that a crossover is possible, but thinking about how they'd have to tie every show together makes my brain hurt. Not to mention that Greg wouldn't be too happy if they tried to use Gargoyles without his permission.
Also, have you guys heard of Vinylmation? They're these little vinyl figurines made in the shape of Mickey's body done to look like certain characters. They're making Disney Afternoon ones now, and TaleSpin is the first. A 2-pack of Baloo and Kit for $25, only available online.
Fine and dandy... except it only costs about $10 to get one at the parks. I think it's a bit of a rip, but if anything else, that is better than nothing. If I can find them at WDW next time I go to the resort, I'll buy some if they're cheap enough.
Darkwing Duck was always my favorite. I really need to go and get more of the Darkwing DVD sets.
Darkwing also has a kickass NES game, but that's another story.
I'm in a nostalgic mood, so do you guys want me to create a set of episodes from a particular TDA lineup to check out and watch?
Here's one from the very first year.
Gummi Bears- "Light Makes Right"
DuckTales- "The Good Muddahs"
Chip N' Dale Rescue Rangers- "Ghost of a Chance"
TaleSpin- "Plunder and Lightning" (I know, it's a four-parter, but hey, bear with me. Or if you'd prefer, replace it with, say, "The Balooest of the Blue Bloods".)
I totally didn't steal it from an old bumper I found on YouTube. Nope. .3.
I most vividly remember the DuckTales/Rescue Rangers/TaleSpin/Darkwing Duck line up. Which is odd since it lasted only one season and I remember watching most of the line ups as a kid.
But I wouldn't mind checking that one out.
I can make a set from that one too, but only if you guys wants me to and you liked this one.
Good compilation of episodes. A particularly good choice for the Gummi Bears, as that's one of the best episodes.
Now that's a good animation block.
Yeah, I think the Gummi Bears ep is the highlight from the set. The DuckTales one is also an interesting post-original 65 one, and the other 2 are fun ones.
And here's a 91-92 one for ya.
DuckTales- "The Lost Crown of Genghis Khan"
Chip N' Dale Rescue Rangers- "Dirty Rotten Diapers"
TaleSpin- "Gruel and Unusual Punishment"
Darkwing Duck- "Jurassic Jumble"
Also, I learned that Jim Cummings will call sick kids at the hospital as Pooh.
It is my goal to make him call me as Don Karnage now.
Oh I forgot to comment on how good that line up was. It was good!
Me, I'd like to hear a bit of DW from Mr. Cummings, but who knows if he even remembers how to do it now?
You know, it's about time I posted a picture of my TDA collection.
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Especially considering my latest addition, the Chip plushie.
It's a shame that I couldn't find my hand puppets of Chip and Dale, or the Goliath costume I wore when I was 5, if I even still have that. I also need to find Sunni and Pete to complete my PVC collection.
Some of those are Happy Meal toys, aren't they? I recognize a few of them that I know I once had years ago.
DW in his cycle might be, but I'm pretty sure that the PVCs came from cereal boxes.
Oh, okay. I guess there's not too much of a difference between McDonalds and a box of Apple Jacks. But I definitely remember having some of those.
This could have been a TDA show (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5GgJXT2RwE)
That theme also never leaves my head.
Do you remember about a year ago when they made a TaleSpin set for Disney's Vinylmation collectibles and promised to make more TDA sets?
Well, they have. (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/03/disney-afternoon-comes-to-vinylmation/) I'm disappointed at the lack of Gargoyles and Gummi Bears, but I'm trying to plan a trip to the parks this summer, so I'll have to look out for these anyway.
Darkwing, Gosalyn, and Scrooge I want.
Too bad it sounds like those are only available at the park themselves, which stinks for me because I've never been to a Disney park. Hopefully they have these online at some point.
I went to Best Buy today, and saw that they have a bunch of the sets on display there for $15. And not only that, but if you buy any of them, you get a free Mickey and friends beach ball with it. If you're missing any of them now, I'd recommend checking this out.
I would've taken this chance to get the first TaleSpin set, but when I go back later this week, there's another set on sale that has my attention.
Damn. I have like absolutely no money right now (none that I can spend, anyway), otherwise, I'd hit this up.
I still need TailSpin and Rescue Rangers myself.
I actually don't think I saw the Rescue Rangers sets. They might be there at your local Best Buy though.
It's Gargoyles and Gummi Bears you won't be seeing.
I just found out that there are more vinylmation figures. Bonkers and Fall Apart! (http://vinylmationkingdom.com/?p=4046)
It's a little strange to see them get the official push that Gummi Bears and Gargoyles don't. Although there is a set with Cubbi and Zummi vinyls from Hong Kong, but there isn't an official set out in the states yet, so these might be fake.
Oh wow, there's even a Doug set. (http://destinationvinylmation.com/2011/07/disney-afternoons-doug-release-announced/)
That Doug one is hilarious. :lol:
Porkchop odes look pretty creepy now that I look at it...
So tonight, I just discovered that Timon and Pumbaa (the series) apparently has a dedicated late-night timeslot on Disney Junior.
Wonder why this one made the cut, and not anything else DA-related. It's not exactly educational.
I dunno. The 101 Dalmatian show that The Huntsman is obsessed with is on there too.
Oh, and did you ever hear about The B-Players, the show that eventually became TaleSpin? Jymn Magon is writing all about it now. (http://finetooning.wordpress.com/2012/07/25/b-players-part-1/) This is only part 1, but there's some really interesting stuff in here so far.
More Disney Afternoon merch is coming soon! (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/11/new-disney-afternoon-items-at-disney-parks-spark-childhood-memories/)
Since I missed out on the vinyl sets, I'll be sure to make it to the parks and get a pin set or two. I also really want that Gummi Bears shirt.
Goof Troop began airing 20 years ago. I doubt Disney would possibly give it a proper DVD release or celebration, but it is weird to think about how different their TV department was back then compared to now.
The anniversary was in April, though?
Possibly, but I just realized it now.
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I'm loving this page.
It's too bad it didn't last longer, but yeah, TDA was a big deal back then.
I'm hoping to find more articles like these soon.
Something else I learned from this page is that in DisneyQuest over in Orlando, there's a pinball game based off of the Mighty Ducks cartoon which is still there. Somehow I've never been inside of the place, but that's pretty cool.
When I was on vaca from work, I'd flip TDA on once in a while.
Gargoyles was TDA's Batman. 'Nuff said there. But before that, you had DuckTales (terrific theme song), TaleSpin, Chip 'N' Dale's Rescue Rangers, and some other great stuff. I was going to bring up that that Gummi Bears were also on Saturdays, but someone beat me to it. I wish they could bring back the Rescue Rangers, though, and team them up with Huey, Dewey, & Louie......
I was at Target today, and found both Rescue Rangers and Darkwing Duck sets for $10 each. I haven't seen any of these for this cheap new, so I'd recommend hitting them up if you haven't.
I still need the second sets of both myself.
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I need to see this episode.
lol, I remember seeing that. The show was not half bad.
Yeah, Aladdin would have been right at home with the rest of the Disney Afternoon.
Quote from: Peanutbutter on May 03, 2013, 06:51:57 PM
Yeah, Aladdin would have been right at home with the rest of the Disney Afternoon.
Well it was a part of the block. For a little while, actually; it started in 94 along with Gargoyles and Shnookums and Meat, and lasted right up to its end.
On top of the upcoming DVD releases? The vinyls are back! (http://vinylmationkingdom.com/2013/05/31/vinylmation-disney-afternoon-duck-tales/)
And this time, I plan to pick this one up. Fenton and Gizmoduck? Yes please.
There's gonna be a TDA panel at Comic Con this year!
25 Years of the Disney Afternoon: The Continuing Legacy
Life is like a hurricane! Spin it! When there's trouble, you call D.W.! It's been more than 25 years since Disney Afternoon debuted on television screens, and the impact of "the golden age of Disney TV Animation" is still felt today. Let's get dangerous with Tad Stones (creator, Darkwing Duck, Chip n' Dale Rescue Rangers), Jymn Magon (DuckTales, creator of Talespin), Bob Schooley (co-creator, Kim Possible, co-ex producer Penguins of Madagascar), Rob Paulsen (voice actor, Darkwing Duck, Animaniacs), and Aaron Sparrow (Darkwing Duck: The Duck Knight Returns) for raucous recollections and never-before-heard stories!
Sunday July 21, 2013 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Obviously if I was going, I'd want to check this out. Hopefully there will be a recording of it.
Holy crap!!!
Somebody REALLY needs to record that.
The panel is tomorrow, but as for now, here is a look at the sets for this wave of TDA vinylmation.
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Nice choices! I like how Gummi Bears is finally added, as well as how the second Rescue Rangers set has three figures in it. I'm surprised at how Megavolt wasn't added into the Darkwing Duck set, however. I love Bushroot, but I would have thought that he wouldn't have come before Megavolt.
And yeah, the Fenton/Gizmoduck set came out yesterday. I wanted to go and buy one, but we're really strapped for cash here.
Now those are cool.
The panel was uploaded. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3gUzkGq33k)
I'm watching this now. I like how they called out that this isn't actually the 25th anniversary of the block. Or for anything TDA related, really.
Well, it's the 20th Anniversary of Bonkers...
Quote from: DarthGonzo on July 23, 2013, 10:11:04 PM
Well, it's the 20th Anniversary of Bonkers...
Now there's a series that could use some love.
Six episodes on VHS, way back in 1995. Hasn't been seen anywhere on TV in almost 10 years. Hard to believe, but even stuff like Quack Pack got better treatment than
that.
Bonkers deserved a lot more than it got. It's usually treated as the beginning of the down-slide in quality, but I think it's just as good as the shows that came before it. Even if I don't quite like the Miranda episodes as much as the Lucky episodes, they're still good.
If anything, I think Bonkers was the last great show to come from the block.
Quote from: Spark Of Spirit on July 25, 2013, 06:58:44 PMIf anything, I think Bonkers was the last great show to come from the block.
Gargoyles says hi. ;)
Quote from: GregX on July 26, 2013, 07:14:31 PM
Quote from: Spark Of Spirit on July 25, 2013, 06:58:44 PMIf anything, I think Bonkers was the last great show to come from the block.
Gargoyles says hi. ;)
Oh wow, I forgot Gargoyles came out the season after Bonkers started. :sweat:
But yeah, Gargoyles, then.
Eh, Gargoyles gets way too much love. To me, it's been placed on such a high pedestal that I barely ever acknowledge it as belonging the same brand of show that otherwise appeared on the block.
Bonkers featured some of the best work the Australian unit ever did. I'd love to at least get all the Lucky episodes on DVD.
(https://animationrevelation.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2Fad1820e8eb69d3105bfcf42137d07f8e%2Ftumblr_mqk4bqLjTG1qlq12ko1_1280.jpg&hash=98afa5eabad79f75314d3d135ece5e8a3144067d)
Now that is cool.
It's from James Silvani, it's already awesome. I swear, the way he draws Disney characters is fucking awesome.
All it's missing is Xanatos. Otherwise, sold!
There's a big sale for most of these shows going on at Amazon now, and as a result, 9 of the 20 best selling kids DVDs are DA shows.
If Disney needs more proof that there's still a market for these shows, I don't know how.
Commence the gouging. (http://www.amazon.ca/Disney-Exclusive-GARGOYLES-Season/dp/B00F1YNL3I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379468747&sr=8-1&keywords=Gargoyles+season+2+volume+2)
Quote from: Spark Of Spirit on September 17, 2013, 08:47:12 PM
Commence the gouging. (http://www.amazon.ca/Disney-Exclusive-GARGOYLES-Season/dp/B00F1YNL3I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379468747&sr=8-1&keywords=Gargoyles+season+2+volume+2)
Disney to the rescue!
http://www.disneystore.com/gargoyles-season-2-volume-2-3-disc-dvd-set/mp/1341274/1000316/
Quote from: GregX on September 17, 2013, 10:18:29 PM
Quote from: Spark Of Spirit on September 17, 2013, 08:47:12 PM
Commence the gouging. (http://www.amazon.ca/Disney-Exclusive-GARGOYLES-Season/dp/B00F1YNL3I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379468747&sr=8-1&keywords=Gargoyles+season+2+volume+2)
Disney to the rescue!
http://www.disneystore.com/gargoyles-season-2-volume-2-3-disc-dvd-set/mp/1341274/1000316/
"This item cannot be shipped internationally or outside the contiguous United States. It can only be shipped to a physical address, not to a P.O. Box, APO or FPO address."
For you guys, at least. :'(
Quote from: Spark Of Spirit on September 17, 2013, 10:24:55 PM
Quote from: GregX on September 17, 2013, 10:18:29 PM
Quote from: Spark Of Spirit on September 17, 2013, 08:47:12 PM
Commence the gouging. (http://www.amazon.ca/Disney-Exclusive-GARGOYLES-Season/dp/B00F1YNL3I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379468747&sr=8-1&keywords=Gargoyles+season+2+volume+2)
Disney to the rescue!
http://www.disneystore.com/gargoyles-season-2-volume-2-3-disc-dvd-set/mp/1341274/1000316/
"This item cannot be shipped internationally or outside the contiguous United States. It can only be shipped to a physical address, not to a P.O. Box, APO or FPO address."
For you guys, at least. :'(
That also means I can't order it to my ship(I don't have a "physical address", hopefully soon though once I get an apartment).
Well, with Gargoyles, you can't order it outside of the US, but TaleSpin's another story. (http://www.disneystore.com/talespin-volume-3-2-disc-dvd-set/mp/1341276/1000316/)
There's a new set coming of Disney's Villains Vinylmation series, and here's who to expect (http://vinylmationkingdom.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130924_094827.jpg).
Look at who made it in the roster! It looks like they're going to integrate TDA characters into the main Vinylmation series, which is awesome. They're way easier to obtain, via from a local Disney store or on their online site. Hell yes.
I'm watching the first episode of Gummi Bears now, out of boredom, and I see potential in a series of articles here. I should either consider doing something TDA related, or bring back my Cartoon Cartoon series.
But first I need the motivation.
What kind of motivation?
I don't think Gummi Bears gets nearly the amount of attention it probably should despite it being in the high point of the TDA-age and the reason it was made.
Quote from: Spark Of Spirit on October 18, 2013, 10:31:40 PM
What kind of motivation?
Just the spark to write again.
But yeah, Gummi Bears isn't discussed as much because it's a little older, and has the look of a show for younger children than most of the other TDA series. There's definitely some roughness in the show, but the mythology is fascinating, more than enough to make it worth another look.
This is cute. (http://blogs.disney.com/oh-my-disney/2013/11/13/how-would-disney-characters-look-with-montys-mustache/?cmp=SMC%7Cblgomd%7COMDNovember%7CFB%7CMustache-RescueRangers%7CInHouse%7C111313%7C%7C%7Cesocialmedia%7C%7C%7C)
Oh, at the Long Beach Comic Con next weekend, they're doing another Disney Afternoon panel. Some of the same people from SDCC's will be there, as well as one particular newbie- Greg Weisman.
I sure hope someone records this one too.
Dear Disney... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/disney-reviving-chip-n-dale-676161)
:wth:
Chip and Dale. Live-action. Before, I dunno, GARGOYLES?
....wtf Disney. :whuh:
Yeah, you know exactly which audience Disney is going for. The audience who wants more stuff like Alvin & the Chipmunks or The Smurfs movies.
Whatever.
.....
I am speechless.
I'll raise an eyebrow once I see the trailer.
DarthGonzo's new blog is Disney/TDA focused (http://disneymusings.tumblr.com/) so I though I'd post it here for further discussion.
Hamilton Camp really embodies Fenton/GizmoDuck. They got a new voice actor (obviously) for the DuckTales game and while he nails GizmoDuck his Fenton just isn't a match for Camp's.
I wasn't sure how that'd turn out, so I guess now I know.
The later episodes weren't so good when they focused on Bubba, but Fenton was always fun, especially as GizmoDuck. I'm pretty sure they quickly dropped Bubba, as well.
Imma send this to Darth, but I thought before I do, you guys would like to see it as well.
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This is a promotional backpack for the block, goodies and all. Pretty cool, huh?
Nice! Thanks for sharing, I had forgotten most of that stuff.
Now he's been talking about Rescue Rangers. (http://disneymusings.tumblr.com/post/79609649245/rescue-rangers-25-years-later) If you refresh the blog, you'll find another post about the show.
I have to agree, among the studio's earlier shows, RR holds up among the weakest. There's effort present, but it feels the most like a generic 80's cartoon between it, DuckTales, and Gummi Bears.
Rescue Rangers was the most generic of the TDA shows and while it wasn't as good as any of the pre-Gargoyles shows, it was watchable for what it was. But yeah, it's the show I feel the least urges to watch of all of them. The writing just isn't as strong as the others and the stories are just too thin and repetitious.
This one is for TaleSpin (http://disneymusings.tumblr.com/post/79793661783/kidnap-kahn-kidnap-kahn), which holds up much better for me. Although some of the designs here are crazy.
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Jim Cummings posted this on his Twitter today. Hmmmm..........
I don't think that's for any movie or reboot plans, just something to show around. I could be wrong though.
Oh, but apparently some of the sets have been repackaged.
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This is interesting, since it isn't DuckTales or the block's 25th anniversary, but it's cool that there's still enough interest in the DVDs to make new packaging for them. Maybe we'll get the rest of DuckTales or some other shows from DMC soon as well.
I think it's for the reboot of the comic.
It's interesting that they're repackaging them, but I don't quite see a need. I'd rather just get the final volumes of DWD and DuckTales out there.
I guess there isn't really a need to repackage them, but going to slim packs does allow for stores to fit more copies in, and if there's a market to do so, I say that's awesome. It's nice to see these sets sell more.
As for more comics, I'd be interested. I know they're trying one for Figment, but I haven't heard anything else yet.
I've been slowly making way through Volume 2 of TaleSpin for the past week. The show holds up fairly well. Lots of adventure to go around and very tight pacing. It's definitely closer to DuckTales or Gummi Bears than Rescue Rangers.
I forgot how many times the main characters were inches from being executed, though. No way would any of that fly today.
Oh, I actually got volume 1 of TaleSpin today myself!
In a regular edition, but that's a-okay, as long as I get DMR points. :P Since our Sams card expires tomorrow and I had a little more gas then I thought, I figured why not?
Do you find TaleSpin as underrated as I do? I was actually surprised at how much I enjoyed it this time. It seems most people overlook it quite unfairly these days compared to the rest of the pre-Gargoyle shows.
It really is kind of underrated. Usually when people talk about how well the block holds up, they mean Gargoyles and the first 2 duck shows, not so much anything else.
TaleSpin tends to be the one that surprises people with how strong it is, while Rescue Rangers usually disappoints. Goof Troop and Bonkers are hit or miss, more hit for GT and more miss for Bonkers. Gummi Bears is usually just ignored, partly cause it was only on the block for the first season, and I guess because it looks even more "kiddy" than the other shows. But that's one I think is quite strong myself.
It might be because of how it's the least flashy of the shows but its a fun adventure show in the "Romancing The Stone" mold. Colonel Spigot is not quite as remembered as Shere Kahn and Don Carnage, but man if he doesn't have some good lines just like the rest of the bad guys. I would easily call it the equivalent of DuckTales and Darkwing Duck as a whole. Shame it never got a Saturday morning run like DW or GT. It deserved it.
Also, I might have a soft spot for Goof Troop but I still seem to remember most of the episodes even this many years later. They must have hit something with that one for me.
Gummi Bears only loses out, in my opinion, because it was only on for that one season. If it was on longer, I bet it would be more popular with fans.
I also remember that Gummi Bears didn't last too long on Toon Disney. It was only still around for like a year after I got it, while I at least got quite a longer bit of time out of the other TDA shows.
One thing I also just found out about TaleSpin is that Don Rosa wrote a couple of episodes. Way cool!
Oh yeah, that definitely explains a lot. Now if only I could get volume 3 for a decent price.
Quote from: Spark Of Spirit on March 15, 2014, 09:28:15 PM
Rescue Rangers was the most generic of the TDA shows and while it wasn't as good as any of the pre-Gargoyles shows, it was watchable for what it was. But yeah, it's the show I feel the least urges to watch of all of them. The writing just isn't as strong as the others and the stories are just too thin and repetitious.
Most of Rescue Rangers' one-shot villains were lame and forgettable.
Not to mention that, visually, the majority of the episodes look downright revolting.
The early episodes did have some solid TMS work. But after that, the animation did indeed decrease.
Oh yeah, that first episode is killer.
Not just because of the animation, but because they use several music cues that for some reason they never use again.
I've said it before that as a kid I thought it was the best show (until DWD sunk in, that is) but over the years it has steadily dropped in rank for me while TaleSpin has gone up. I think the problem is that it's the most blatantly "for kids and no one else" of all the TDA shows which typically can be enjoyed by people of multiple ages.
Quote from: King Hippo on March 26, 2014, 08:25:07 PM
Oh yeah, that first episode is killer.
Not just because of the animation, but because they use several music cues that for some reason they never use again.
Oh yeah, I know what you're talking about.
I do want to get the rest of the series, even if RR is low on my favorites. The second volume is worth it alone for the pilot movie, and if I get the first 2, I might as well finish the collection, right?
I do eventually have to get around to them, but it's definitely behind the other shows for me. Strange that TaleSpin was the only TDA show to get a (technically in Gargoyles case) full release considering its stature, though. I would have expected DuckTales Volume 4 and the last 2 Darkwing Duck volumes to get pushed first.
Yeah, I was surprised that they went with TaleSpin as well. I thought DuckTales would have been higher priority, but I'm glad to have it finished anyway.
I think we'll get more this year. I hope that besides finishing off the shows that made it to retail, they don't forget Goof Troop either. That only needs one more set and they're done.
I want Bonkers, dammit!
Me too.
I keep forgetting about the Club Disney releases since I can't purchase them. If Disney would somehow extend their audience it would be beneficial to more of us.
Or maybe they could release their stuff on iTunes at not-bullshit prices.
Seriously, they could make a good amount of money releasing their shows that way (especially the ones available in HD) but they aren't on the ball. They recently made Season 4 of Kim Possible available in HD for SIXTY-FIVE DOLLARS.
Come on Disney.
I think that I mentioned on here that the Disney Infinity game added some DuckTales power disks to the game, which gave it some related challenges to the show. Now Darkwing Duck ones are coming. (https://twitter.com/Aaron_Sparrow/status/476460225570942977?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=fb&utm_campaign=Aaron_Sparrow&utm_content=476460225570942977)
I never really had too much interest in this game (it looks kind of fun, but HELLA expensive to try to catch up with), but I'd definitely get a set of DuckTales, DW, or Gargoyles figures.
I think that might be a hint that Darkwing Duck might be the next HD Disney game to be upgraded.
Can't be sure, though. Just a guess.
It'd be welcome!
But you'd think that Rescue Rangers would be next ,though. That was always the next most popular game after DuckTales.
It might be because of the surge in popularity that DW got after the comic series came out, whereas Chip n Dale simply aren't all too popular these days being that... well, they never get used.
Personally, I'd welcome either game. I'd actually like them to eventually do all the 8 and 16-bit games.
They also might be waiting for that movie to be made before the game comes out.
If it gets made. I wouldn't be surprised if it goes the way of the gargoyle movie that has nothing to do with Gargoyles that Disney quietly put in development hell.
More sets haven't been announced yet, but the DuckTales movie (http://www.amazon.com/DuckTales-Movie-Treasure-Lost-Lamp/dp/B00MHT49OK/) and the Goof Troop Christmas special (http://www.amazon.com/Have-Yourself-Goofy-Little-Christmas/dp/B00MHT49IQ/) are getting retail releases. After Christmas, but still. :P
Both of these were released years ago via the Disney Movie Club, where their recent TV sets were put up. I got the DuckTales movie thanks to DMR, but I'd like to pick up the Goof Troop release. I'm pretty sure that it's DMC release came with the Darkwing Duck Christmas episode (which is also on the show's second volume), but it looks like this time it's flying solo.
This is just getting crazy! (http://dafradio.net/2014/08/08/gargoyles-talespin-goof-troop-to-get-retail-releases/)
Hooray! Now I can actually buy them!
Hey Spark, you're probably going to want to go to WalMart, These are supposed to be out early in Canadian WalMarts.
Quote from: Avaitor on October 12, 2014, 12:31:59 PM
Hey Spark, you're probably going to want to go to WalMart, These are supposed to be out early in Canadian WalMarts.
Sweet. I've got two around me. I'll try to head out and see if I can find them this week.
This isn't Canadian exclusive, either- US WalMarts have been getting some of these releases early as well. Including mine!
I checked, and we have the Gargoyles and TaleSpin sets, as well as the DuckTales movie. No Goof Troop, though. I actually didn't end up any of those, since they had the first season of Gargoyles, and since this was the first time in years that I saw it in person, I picked up one of the two copies they had left. I hope to go back for TaleSpin and to finish my Gargoyles collection, though.
Less than an hour ago, Aaron Sparrow announced the return of the Darkwing Duck comic book, by the same creative team who worked on it for Boom Studios!
https://twitter.com/Aaron_Sparrow/status/524995853392420864
They are also releasing an omnibus of the Boom Studios comics!
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/10/22/joe-books-to-collect-all-of-boom-studios-darkwing-duck/
They've even got a "Frozen" graphic novel in the works, and the pre-order numbers are insane... in a good way.
http://www.theouthousers.com/index.php/news/129448-cinebook-adaptation-of-disney-s-frozen-preorders-top-six-figures.html
Yeah... I'm feeling pretty good right now. That Darkwing Duck omnibus is so bought!
I look forward to collecting the monthly comics and the omnibus. Interesting that the omnibus cut out the issues 17 & 18, but considering that was also the final/crossover from KaBoom's short lived Ducktales comics, I can sort of see why it would be omitted at this time. THE DREAM IS REAL!
It's cool to see Disney make comics again that aren't just based on their attractions. I know that Marvel's Figment series did quite well for them, so it's no surprise to see DW return.
I stopped collecting the previous run after the first storyarc, so I'll try to get the omnibus. I know that it gets hit or miss after that, but I still want to see it all.
Awesome news. An omnibus sounds good, because I only have the collection of the first story arc.
My Walmart had Goof Troop volume 1 and 2, TaleSpin volume 3, Gargoyles Season 2 Part 2, and the DuckTales movie. This time I could only get two, so I spent them on completing my Gargoyles and TaleSpin collections.
Has there been any word on completing DuckTales, Chip n' Dale, Gummi Bears, or Darkwing Duck any time soon? I'm half-expecting Bonkers Volume 1 and 2 before any of them.
The guy who is in charge of this big "save Disney Afternoon" campaign keeps on hinting that this is only the beginning. Considering that he used to have ties to Disney's home video service, I wouldn't call him crazy just yet.
As for Gummi Bears, I'd just like to see the first volume around again. From what I can tell, it looks like that's out of print.
So now that Aaron Sparrow has control of the Darkwing Duck comic once again, I do hope it means that if they make the other TDA shows into comics that he'll have a say. The Rescue Rangers comic was thrown together without any planning whatsoever and fell apart out of the gate. DuckTales had controversially horrible art and writing that wasn't quite up to par with what you would expect from DuckTales. And TaleSpin and Gummi Bears were totally left out of any discussions.
I would add Gargoyles, but that's a whole other kettle of fish.
This time since Boom isn't there to meddle in things, can we finally have the TDA comic revival everyone has wanted for years now?
I heard that Gummi Bears was actually in the talks, since it was surprisingly well requested, but the lukewarm reception to the Rescue Ranger comics, as well as Boom losing their contract, ceased that from happening.
I think that would actually make an awesome title, though, so I hope it has a chance to come through.
So, because I'm the pedantic type, I decided to do a small list of how DVD releases for the TDA shows could go. I'm not including single volume releases with 3 or 4 episodes included. Those would be ignored should proper volumes be released, anyway.
Starting from the beginning:
1. Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears
65 episodes (95 segments)
Releases:
Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears: Volume 1 (47 segments)
Volumes needed for completion: 1 volume containing 48 segments.
2. DuckTales
100 episodes
Releases:
DuckTales: Volume 1 (27 episodes)
DuckTales: Volume 2 (24 episodes)
DuckTales: Volume 3 (24 episodes)
Volumes needed for completion: 1 volume containing 25 episodes.
3. Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers
65 episodes
Releases:
Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers: Volume 1 (27 episodes)
Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers: Volume 2 (24 episodes)
Volumes needed for completion: 1 volume containing 14 episodes.
4. TaleSpin
65 episodes
Releases:
TaleSpin: Volume 1 (27 episodes)
TaleSpin: Volume 2 (27 episodes)
TaleSpin: Volume 3 (11 episodes)
Volumes needed for completion: Completed.
5. Darkwing Duck
91 episodes
Releases:
Darkwing Duck: Volume 1 (27 episodes)
Darkwing Duck: Volume 2 (27 episodes)
Volumes needed for completion: 2 volumes. One containing 18 episodes and another containing 19.
6. Goof Troop
78 episodes (+ 1 special)
Releases:
Goof Troop Volume 1 (27 episodes)
Goof Troop Volume 2 (27 episodes)
Volumes needed for completion: 1 volume containing 25 episodes.
7. Bonkers
65 episodes
Releases:
None
Volumes needed for completion: 3 volumes.
8. Gargoyles
78 65 episodes
Releases:
Gargoyles: Season One (13 episodes)
Gargoyles: Season Two Volume 1 (26 episodes)
Gargoyles: Season Two Volume 2 (26 episodes)
Volumes needed for completion: 1 volume containing 13 episodes. Completed.
9. The Shnookums and Meat Funny Cartoon Show
13 episodes
Releases:
None
Volumes needed for completion: 1 volume.
10. Aladdin
86 episodes
Releases:
None
Volumes needed for completion: 4 volumes.
11. The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa
85 episodes (171 segments)
Releases:
None
Volumes needed for completion: 4 volumes.
12. Quack Pack
39 episodes
Releases:
None
Volumes needed for completion: 2 volumes.
13. Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series
26 episodes
Releases:
None
Volumes needed for completion: 1 volume.
Those are the shows that properly aired on the block. Anything else is extra. So when all is said and done, to complete the entire TDA line up we would need 21 more volumes. It's hard to imagine one block was responsible for so much material, but there you go.
^ I'm honestly surprised we haven't seen at least one volume of Aladdin yet. It was apparently a popular enough series, Toon Disney played it a lot, and they've previously released nine VHS tapes of it. Most importantly, the movie it's based on is still a fan favorite. So why do they keep sitting on it?
That's a good point. Aladdin has always been one of Disney's most popular properties, so it is strange that they've never managed to put out the series in any real capacity. But then, Disney has never been too keen on big sets for their shows-- it took them how long to even attempt to release the old TDA shows on DVD, after all?
At least with the rate the store exclusives seem to be going, we could end up with the remaining releases sooner than later. Still, I hope they finish off the old shows before moving on to the newer ones.
I still can't believe we haven't gotten a single volume of Bonkers yet (not even a 3-4 episode single disc set, even Quack Pack got that much). Am I the only one that liked that show? I can't be.
.....anyway I had no idea they finished off TaleSpin, strange how I completely missed that. I'm not sure how much that's a "must own" for me, but whenever I get some extra money I definitely wouldn't mind having it.
Quote from: Kiddington on October 28, 2014, 04:51:01 PM.....anyway I had no idea they finished off TaleSpin, strange how I completely missed that. I'm not sure how much that's a "must own" for me, but whenever I get some extra money I definitely wouldn't mind having it.
Yep, they finished both Gargoyles and TaleSpin through the online store as well as releasing the first two volumes of Goof Troop there. You can buy them in Walmart right now.
I predict that Bonkers will be the next series they do, though I hope they finish some of their early shows off before they get to it. As for shows after Bonkers, well, I don't have much interest in them since I finished collecting Gargoyles.
I like Bonkers, but it's hardly a favorite series of mine. I'd definitely consider buying it, though.
And I do remember the guy behind the Disney Afternoon campaign personally asked me to message Disney's home video service to ask about the likelihood of the Aladdin series coming out. Maybe that's a potential release?
I picked up the Goof Troop volumes this week.
It might be an animated sitcom, but it really has no problems getting cartoony or off the wall at the drop of a hat. Not to mention, the animated aspects tend to make the plots go in bigger ways than most animated sitcoms have done since then. It's still lighthearted fun like it always was.
Never get tired of Jim Cummings as Pete, either.
Pete MAKES the show. Though Goofy and his malapropisms are usually pretty good too.
You know what's funny? Twenty years later WB would try the same "classic cartoon characaters in a domesticated, suburban setting" concept with The Looney Tunes Show, and it didn't work nearly as well.
Goof Troop is great; I picked up the first volume on Amazon a couple months ago, and it was a blast to watch again. To me it always felt a bit unappreciated in comparison to the likes of Darkwing and Gargoyles; it's a fun show, and definitely DA's best "pure" comedy.
You know what else wasn't bad either? The Timon and Pumbaa series. In fact I actually remember it still being pretty funny the last time I caught it, which wasn't even all that long ago (found like a late night mini-marathon of it a couple years ago on of those offshoot channels, might've even been like Disney Jr. or something). I'd take a couple volumes of that for sure.
I just noticed that the Goof Troop Christmas Special is out on DVD with the rest of the new TDA sets. I guess that's one less episode for the final set, if they ever get around to it.
But yeah, I'd be for more animated sitcoms if they used the form as animation as expressively as Goof Troop did.
I'm having a Goofy marathon with some friends tonight, as we plan to watch both movies and some of Goof Troop. While one friend is having it at her place, while she and someone else are looking for their copies of the movies, I decided to buy the first GT volume to assure that we have it. Also because it's about time that I finally bought it.
Who knows, maybe if this falls through, I might have a mini-marathon of my own tonight.
Sounds fun. Goof Troop really succeeds where a lot of animated sitcoms just fall flat and that is utilizing its medium to the best of its ability.
I'm glad to hear that Goof Troop has aged well. I believe it was easily my favorite Disney cartoon (it's been awhile). I wonder if it could be top 5 animated sitcom for me. Hmm, now I want to watch that, Taz and maybe Futurama.
Well, we watched both Goofy movies, and then "Axed by Addition".
A Goofy Movie is still undeniably fun, even if the animation is pretty choppy in hindsight. But everything else works pretty well, and it's just a joy. An Extremely Goofy Movie has some more impressive animation, but it's not quite as good, since part of it does retread the original, and Goofy ends up being nearly as in the wrong as Max. But it is still fun, and has a nice romantic subplot for Goofy. There are far worse choices we could have done.
And the Goof Troop episode was fun. I am surprised that the premiere didn't start the set off, but hey. It's even more weird how Goofy wasn't in this episode at all, but I've always liked this episode anyway. The constant switching between Max and PJ's time with Pete's retribution is juxtaposed well, and there are good jokes throughout.
Axed by Addition was the first episode aired on TDA. I remember it odd even at the time since Goofy appears once and has no lines (I think this is the only episode he isn't in for the entire run, too) but it was nice since I didn't know nearly as much about Max, PJ, or Pete, and this was a good introduction of their characters.
Glad to hear you enjoyed the movies, too. I always liked how they continued after Goof Troop even if they didn't include Peg and Pistol in them for whatever reason.
Goof Troop is everything The Looney Tunes Show could've (and should've) been. It's held up very well over the years.
The animated sitcom formula can definitely work; you just have to make it, ya know, interesting. If you're gonna do episodes about classic cartoon characters going to the store or paying their taxes, something actually has to happen to them in the meantime.
I really need to watch Goof troop again.
Anyone been seeing these videos randomly popping up on Disney Channel? First was Duck Tales (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txj6ROnIUIo) and then there was one for Rescue Rangers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLMp6Ybw3Dk) a few weeks back.
I know these have been online for awhile, but it's weird seeing these (and only these of their videos) on TV.
That said, I wouldn't turn down one for the other TDA shows, though I guess only Darkwing Duck would make sense to create in this style.
Yay, 14K posts.
Disney Afternoon shows on Disney Channel On Demand! (http://www.toonzone.net/forums/threads/theres-a-huge-holiday-surprise-on-disney-channel-on-demand.5516271)
Yay, they acknowledged the existence of Pepper Ann!
I used to watch that every Saturday morning.
This is a good article. (https://ohmy.disney.com/insider/2016/04/24/life-is-like-a-hurricane-a-brief-history-of-the-disney-afternoon/)
There isn't really any new information here, but it's presented well, and isn't too needlessly glowing, at least for Disney-ran blog. It's mainly nice to see all of these shows highlighted, instead of just the ducks.
Disney Infinity has been discontinued. (http://www.disneyinteractive.com/blog/update-disney-infinity)
RIP the dream of a Darkwing Duck DI figurine.
Must be why the comic was let out of limbo.
Sort of a mixed blessing.
This article gives an idea of what happened with the game. (http://kotaku.com/sources-the-ambitious-now-cancelled-plans-for-disney-1776370484)
Interesting. I kind of want a Yondu figure now, tbh.
DA shows are now on the iTunes store. (http://www.toonzone.net/forums/threads/itunes-now-selling-disney-afternoon-shows.5546931)
QuoteThey include the complete runs of Talespin and Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers. They are also offering Ducktales, but that is missing an episode from the comments listed.
Coming April 18: The Disney Afternoon Collection! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4sSjd9UYpM)
The original Disney Afternoon NES games updated for 1080P and new game modes.