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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Biographies, Collectors Edition, Interactive Menu, Production Notes, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: This is the Evergreen Forest, peaceful, quiet and serene. That is until Bert Raccoon wakes up. Luckily he has some good friends to help him out. Life would be simple in the Forest except for Cyril Sneer and his life would be simple except for The Raccoons!... Enjoy all eleven episodes from the first season of this much loved 1980's cartoon series for the first time ever on DVD. Season 1 Season 1, Episode 1: Surprise Attack Season 1, Episode 2: Going It Alone! Season 1, Episode 3: A Night to Remember Season 1, Episode 4: The Evergreen Grand Prix Season 1, Episode 5: The Runaways! Season 1, Episode 6: Buried Treasure! Season 1, Episode 7: The Intruders! Season 1, Episode 8: Opportunity Knocks! Season 1, Episode 9: Cry Wolf! Season 1, Episode 10: Rumours! Season 1, Episode 11: Gold Rush! ...The Raccoons - Season 1 - 2-DVD Set ( Les amis ratons ) ( The Raccoons - Season One )
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The Raccoons still holds up wonderfully as a thoughtfully written, lovingly made and intelligent children's series; on current viewings, it's immediately clear what made you wake up without fail on a Saturday morning to follow Bert, Cedric and Co's adventures. Warm, funny characters, with an excellent sense of daring mean these are absolutely worth revisiting, or introducing to a newer generation of fans.
I'm delighted that this release doesn't disappoint - the episodes look bright, clean and sharp, and the whole pacakge seems put together with such care and affection. The classy looking outer-slipcase with different case art inside (plus an episode guide leaflet) ooze quality.
The series itself is still finding it's feet format-wise, as Dan the forest ranger and his kids frame quite a few of the earliest episodes, but producers soon found that the animal characters more than carried the show on their own; their antics are epic in scale right from the start. These shows are loaded with gentle social commentary and stories that have real consequence to them, engaging the audience straight away. Let's hope that this first volume sells well enough to ensure the even-better subsequent seasons see similarly excellent releases too! Reccommended without question.
I'm delighted that this release doesn't disappoint - the episodes look bright, clean and sharp, and the whole pacakge seems put together with such care and affection. The classy looking outer-slipcase with different case art inside (plus an episode guide leaflet) ooze quality.
The series itself is still finding it's feet format-wise, as Dan the forest ranger and his kids frame quite a few of the earliest episodes, but producers soon found that the animal characters more than carried the show on their own; their antics are epic in scale right from the start. These shows are loaded with gentle social commentary and stories that have real consequence to them, engaging the audience straight away. Let's hope that this first volume sells well enough to ensure the even-better subsequent seasons see similarly excellent releases too! Reccommended without question.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I bought this DVD for my Boyfriend who loved the Racoons as a kid and still does now, I unfortunately missed it so getting him the DVD was the first time I've ever seen The Racoons, I admit I felt kind of silly being 21 years old and watching kids cartoons but I loved it!
It's beautifully written, graceful and exactly what kids (and adults!) can enjoy! I'm miffed I missed out on it as a child!
It's a great, uplifting Cartoon that everybody should watch and I personally think it should be aired again on TV as they don't make Cartoon this good anymore!
Now, thanks to my boyfriend, I'm a Racoons fan... and the title music is ace! :)
It's beautifully written, graceful and exactly what kids (and adults!) can enjoy! I'm miffed I missed out on it as a child!
It's a great, uplifting Cartoon that everybody should watch and I personally think it should be aired again on TV as they don't make Cartoon this good anymore!
Now, thanks to my boyfriend, I'm a Racoons fan... and the title music is ace! :)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Long after the US Release, England gets a Raccoons DVD Set! This contents the First Series in great quailty with some special features which.. while a nice touch (cheap since they come from the US release) aren't really worth too much due to some wrong information and such like. But it is worth it for the Complete First Series!
The only other let down in this set is that it is JUST the First Series. It would be nice if it was a 4 disc set with the Oringal 4 Specials (Christmas Raccoons, Raccoons on Ice, Raccoons and the Lost Star & Racoons: Let's Dance) but sadly, we must all just put up with our treasured VHS copies for now. There are a couple of other small let downs in the Specials features since some of the 'pictures' and such like are from either the oringal Specials or later shows, and the cover makes one hell of a mistake in showing the wrong screenshots and even Lisa Raccoon, how doesn't appear till much later (Voice by Lisa Lougheed, the Second Series+ Singer). But let none of this put you off buying a show which is very underrated by the fact that it has rarely been giving a good showing IN ORDER, in the UK.
Lets Hope they carry on the good work with Series 2 very soon.
The only other let down in this set is that it is JUST the First Series. It would be nice if it was a 4 disc set with the Oringal 4 Specials (Christmas Raccoons, Raccoons on Ice, Raccoons and the Lost Star & Racoons: Let's Dance) but sadly, we must all just put up with our treasured VHS copies for now. There are a couple of other small let downs in the Specials features since some of the 'pictures' and such like are from either the oringal Specials or later shows, and the cover makes one hell of a mistake in showing the wrong screenshots and even Lisa Raccoon, how doesn't appear till much later (Voice by Lisa Lougheed, the Second Series+ Singer). But let none of this put you off buying a show which is very underrated by the fact that it has rarely been giving a good showing IN ORDER, in the UK.
Lets Hope they carry on the good work with Series 2 very soon.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The kids still love it, bring it back!!
I purchased the Raccoons recently for my nieces birthday, as I remember watching it as a youngster myself, and had good memories of it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Belpiero
retro 80s cartoon
this is a really good boxset to bring you back to your childhood. it is a story about bert who lives in evergreen forest with his friends. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Lisa Williams
Chilhood Flashbacks Ahoy!
After more than a decade of not hanging out, this box set was like catching up with old primary school friends. But more entertaining.
Published on 5 May 2010 by Amelia Wells
Childhood Memories
Childhood memories and more. The theme song to this just kicks out the memories I have of this animation. It came on BBC1 at 8 or 8:30. I would ALWAYS be awake for it. Good times. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2009 by D. Downes
The Raccoons
`Racoons' is a blast from the past and makes for perfect viewing. From that catchy opening music you're transported back to your childhood and the endearing characters and fun... Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2009 by Spider Monkey
Classic
This held my rapt attention every week as a kid. The storylines are strange and deep and the stakes are high. Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2007 by A. Wasenczuk
A UK Cult Classic From Canada!
Remember those Saturday mornings when The Raccoons came on before 'Going Live' or 'Live and Kicking' on BBC1? Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2007 by D. M. Monid
Saturday mornings were never better
Finally it's out on DVD, I can at last recreate those wonderful Saturday mornings of my childhood. Brilliant
Published on 29 Sep 2007 by Kimberley Rees
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