Customer Reviews

Fraggle Rock: Complete Series Collection

5 star:		(57)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Just received the Fraggle Rock Complete Series Collection. It is superb. The colors, the sound, it is just like the original series broadcasts so many years ago. I will cherish this collection for a long time. Brings back wonderful memories when my kids were young. Great value. Much better than most of the stuff on tv for kids now, just my opinion, though. I thought I had bought the complete collection a few years back. It was a rip off. The episodes had been copied off of the tv and the quality sucked big time. The episodes only played half of the time. Should have known better. This is the real deal, though. Lots of extras too. Hope other people enjoy this collection as much as I do.

Here is how I would rate this product:

- Packaging......: 8 / 10
- Video Quality..: 10 / 10
- Arrangement....: 10 / 10
- Overall........: 9.5 / 10

For anyone who purchased the previous Complete Series which was released in 2008, you know how horrible it was arranged and packaged. Most people who ordered the old version received it in shambles. The discs were scattered throughout the box and many people reported scratched or damaged discs.

The packaging for this new product is much better. Each season is packaged in its own rigid plastic case (same style as most DVDs come in). Each case has an individual cardboard sleeve, and all 4 seasons fit into a simple cardboard cover.

I purchased my copy off a store shelf (I didn't have it shipped). At the store, there were 3 copies on the shelf, and unfortunately, all three copies "rattled" when I tipped them over, which indicated to me that there were probably loose discs inside. I chose the copy which had the smallest "rattle" to it. When I opened the product, I found that Seasons 1 and 2 were packaged with a foam cushion which prevented them from moving around. Seasons 3 and 4 had no cushion, and 3 of these discs had come loose. There was no damage to any of the discs.

I found the packaging to be satisfactory, but if I needed to buy a 2nd copy, I would most likely purchase it from a store where I can "shake" the product before buying.

In regard to extra features, I personally will not rate this. I don't usually watch the extras, nor do I care about the table of contents and other inserts that come with these kinds of products. I was only sharing my experience with the packaging of the product. I hope this information is helpful to anyone who may be hesitant after the horrible quality of the 2008 product.

Packaging needs just a bit more attention. When we received this product 2 out of the 4 individually packaged sets of DVD's were rattling. Fortunately it was only the bonus DVD's in those 2 boxes that were slidding around getting scratched. The other 2 were packaged with obvious care, given the foam insert that prevent the discs from slipping free and becoming scratched. No other issues with this product and I look forward to watching the DVD's with my son.

Thank you!

I am so excited to get this, i used to watch this as a kid and LOVED it! i am currently prego with my first due in 5 weeks and i would so rather have my kid watching this than spongebob!

Recently, I was clearing my parents house out and found a box of old toys, including a bunch of Fraggle dolls that I had as a kid. When I mentioned this to my sister, she said she heard that Fraggles were making a comeback with a new movie coming out. Sure enough, when I checked Amazon, the complete series was available. It was such a joy to see this again. This is a great show for kids (or nostalgic adults). The puppetry is great. The show is very musical, but the songs (by and large) aren't corny or annoying. Some of them are actually a bit tender. The episodes often deal with themes like prejudice and the environment. This DVD set has the complete series, and at that price it's a good deal. I hope you enjoy your time "down in Fraggle Rock"!

I bought this collection for the wife and she is tickled pink. It is brand new and the price was great.

the series harks to a more innocent time when children's entertainment did not have to use F/X to maim, destroy, or mangle anything; great for kids of all ages!

My son sat for hours watching the Fraggle Rock Series. They are very clear as good as watching the originals.

We received this as a gift after the recent daily deal. The packaging is as described in David Marr's 11/7/09 review:

"Each season is packaged in its own rigid plastic case (same style as most DVDs come in). Each case has an individual cardboard sleeve, and all 4 seasons fit into a simple cardboard cover."

Of the 20 discs included (5 per season), only one was loose, and it was undamaged. Thumbs up! Hours of fraggle goodness to come!

Seriously, this show should be a staple in any kids life. Innocent and fun it and easily something any parent should recommend.