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3-2-1 Penguins - Trouble on Planet Wait-Your-Turn

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At first I was a bit skeptical and even reluctant about 3-2-1 Penguins because I was just a fan of Veggie Tales, and wondered why Big Idea would want to venture away from what was already a good thing going. But 3-2-1 Penguins indeed shows the creative potential Big Idea has. The lesson of being patient is taught in a humorous and imaginative way that stands out in the mind. Characters like Jason and Michelle make the connection to the story an easy one. Because about any person can relate to the common quarrels that occur between siblings and how sometimes adults can seem strange to kids.

Like the previous productions of Big Idea, I had to watch Trouble on Planet Wait You're Turn a couple of times to take in all the details and catch that sometimes fast dialogue. Then after a short while I found that the Penguins where starting to grow on me! I'll agree with the fact that they seem to lack a certain something when compared to Veggie Tales. The differences are light years apart! But the Penguins are just as entertaining, memorable and unique. Well worth a closer look.

We have a lot of Vegetales videos, as well as Barney, Blue's Clues, Dr. Seuss, etc. My 3 1/2 year old daughter picks this 3-2-1 Penguins video more often than any of the rest. Sometimes she'll watch it over and over.

Like we've come to expect from Big Idea, this video has a creative and humorous story that appeals to all ages, including adults. I have put a Vegetales video in for a group with toddlers, a first grader, a 13 year old, and an adult. All four were equally entertained, and nobody got bored. How many movies can you put in to entertain that kind of mix? Not very many!

Any Vegetales or 3-2-1 Penguins that I've seen, I recommend wholeheartedly!

"3-2-1 Penguins" is the second series from Big Idea, the creators of "VeggieTales." The series has the same Bible messages but lacks a lot of the spark that keeps the Veggie characters growing. The series is a cross between the zaniness of Looney Toons and the science fiction of Star Trek. The first episode in the series spends too much time introducing the human characters of Jason and Michelle spending their summer at their English grandmother's house learning her ways. It starts off a little slow but gains momentum when the "penguins" come into the episode. The second episode, "The Cheating Scales of Bullamanka," gets better, but the hilarious third episode, "The Amazing Carnival of Complaining," is the best so far with the penguins finally become memorable "character" (looking forward to the fourth episode, "Runaway Pride at Lightstation Kilowatt," which is way too late, coming in September!). The DVD's are a bit disappointing though. To say the least, the extras are full of kid's stuff. Even the commentaries are just for kids as they are from the penguins in character (not the voice actors). I found them to be on the dull side. Also, the retail price of around [$$]is a bit steep for what is basically a 30-min cartoon. But, the quality of the DVD over the VHS makes a huge difference! So, if you are looking for some family values with positive messages, look no further than "3-2-1 Penguins."

Hi, it's me, StoryMaker. I THINK it's five stars...I can't think of any complaints except one, and ONE meezly complaint isn't enough to knock off a star ussaly! Anyways, 3-2-1 Penguins is VERY funny, and episode 1, Trouble on Planet Wait-Your-Turn is one of my favez. We got all our episodes from the library in the Church, so far we don't own any. We watched 1, 2, and 3. My only complaint is how Zidgel said, "They're all cutting in line! THEY'RE BARBARIANS! Back to the ship!" because once I axadently cutted in line. Except that, funny & excellent. Here's a funny part: Jason puts the toy penguins in the toy ship and trys to get Michelle to let him have his turn for the telescope early and makes spaceship noises..."Eurrrrr...Eurrrrr..." Finally, he yells in Michelle's ear, "EURRRR!" It looks funny! And another: Since they're twins, Grandma pertends she can't tell them apart. "Just remember, I'm the cute one!" says Michelle. "And I'm the one who's supposed to be at space camp..." says Jason in a dull voice. NO MORE FUNNYPARTS! I can't deside...Signed, StoryMaker. "Gotta trust the kid's review!"

My wife and I were looking for something entertaining for our sons that didn't involve violence or card collections.
Our boys are 6 and younger and this is our favorite episode because it is parts exciting and fun, while conveying the specific message of waiting your turn within the larger idea of patience being a virtue.
Good stuff & highly recommended!

It is so hard to find good cartoons these days, even Christian ones. This is a very well prepared, well made concept! It is great for kids and even adults! I love the way they intertwine the verse with the whole story, without making it sound cheesy or cheap. It's great!

Our children have watched this DVD a few times and quote lines from it, scripture, and in a short time have applied the lessons learned - priceless. If they begin having an issue related to the teaching in the DVD, one of them will remind the other about what the story said and they will discuss what to do - mind you, these are two little boys under the age of seven!!! All I can say is buy it, buy it, buy it.

I could go on and on, but suggest reading the review entitled "Spectacular animation, funny, good moral" for details.

This is a darling video. Two children, Michelle and Jason get dropped at Grandmother's while their parents go out of town. Dad leaves the children with a new video game so they don't get bored. They fight over who is going to use the video game first, which sets the scene as Grandmother quotes Scripture and tells them to be patient. The video game never works and they are both sad. Dinner is a disaster as Grandmother is British and serves kidney pie. The children go to the attic to play, and this is where they find a telescope. Michelle, being the oldest, insists on going first, while Jason waits impatiently.

This is when the penguins appear for the first time to only Jason. They explain that his sister can come on another occasion. The first three names rhyme, Zidgel, Midgel, and Fidgel, then there's the joke when Kevin says his name, because it doesn't rhyme, and he says it in a slow funny way. They're all very funny, and the captain's character is a little pompous, and over the top with the big shoulders, ego, and big hair, but loveable.

They've been called to planet "Wait your turn" by a distress signal received on their fax machine. When they get there everyone is cutting in line. The penguins offer to help, but that's not what the distress call was about. They called because it is getting so hot. Well it turns out the cutting in line bug has affected the planet, which is not in its usual orbit, but instead is headed towards the son. "But we're first!"

Kevin points out that they're heading into the sun, and that being first isn't important. He quotes Scripture, and explains the importance of patience, which all goes over their heads. But when he tells someone else to go first, he breaks the spell of the cutting in line bug, and everything returns to normal, including the orbit of the planet. He asks what they were all cutting in line for they show him that they were looking at someone who is spying on them, and it turns out to be his sister Michelle with the telescope.

Back at home, he kneels down to say his prayers and thanks God for teaching him patient, but says, "Next time, please teach Michelle something." It is very sweet.

The animation is beautiful, lots of rich colors, and the illusion of depth, like the Veggie Tale movies. The story moves quickly, is funny and has a wonderful moral. My three year old and my six year old both love this movie, and I am happy to let them watch it.

I just can't say enough good things about Zidgel, Midgel, Fidgel, and Kevin. These four space traveling penguins team up with two great kids, Jason and Michelle Conrad, to tackle a tough mission: People (vacuum cleaner people that is) on Planet Wait-Your-Turn are refusing to politely wait-their-turn! Oh, the humanity! LOL...the movie is a blast! The graphics are great.

Michelle and Jason have the typical brother and sister relationship, and they manage to make me laugh quite a bit. I'm sure you will enjoy their banter too.

Big Idea is such a great company. There have only been a few times that one of their products has failed to meet expectations (the 2nd 3-2-1 Penguins "The Cheating Scales of Bullamanka") was not up to par, but hey, only one person is perfect - I think we all know who that is.

If you haven't seen the 3-2-1 Penguins, I suggest you check them out. The dialogue is really great, especially the first one!

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