Customer Reviews

The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Vol. 1

5 star:		(18)
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3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I know some people don't like these "reviews" where the person isn't actually reviewing the product, but this needs to be said. This release is weak, and it's what Warner Bros. seems to do best. This is my favorite new cartoon, and the episodes featured here are good. I don't own this release, but I don't have to to tell you it's a waste. This show deserves a season set, but instead we get this feeble, single disc release. There are a lot of good Cartoon Network shows that have not been released properly. Where is Dexter's Lab, Courage the Cowardly Dog, or Cow and Chicken? The only one that was given a good treatment was Powerpuff Girls. That came out as a complete series set, only after several single disc volumes and a first season set. Warner Bros. is the owner of a lot of good properties, which is lucky for them. It's unlucky for us, though, because they cannot seem to grasp the concept of giving the fans what they want. If Warner Bros. wants to be uptight about this kind of thing, I have a suggestion: Give Amazon permission to do the manufactured-on-demand DVD's, like what they've done with Rugrats and Doug. I'm sick of waiting for Warner Bros. to do the job right. It's tempting when a release like this Flapjack DVD comes out to just buy it. But instead, I know better. I'll wait for the season set, all the while knowing it probably will never come. Maybe there isn't enough demand for WB to put the time and effort into producing season sets. Fine. I understand they have a business to run. But there ARE people who would like to own such a set. So WB should let Amazon take over where they're too scared to. That way, the fans will get what they want, and Amazon and WB will make a profit. Everyone wins. But as long as WB keeps up this nonsense of single disc releases, the only one winning is them.

Out of several cartoon shows that appear on Cartoon Network, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack stands out. It is very unique and entertaining, just like Chowder.

The main characters of the show is a young adventure seeking and candy loving boy named Flapjack, and his maple syrup drinking pirate buddy Captain K'nuckles. Also we have the always protective and loving whale, Bubbie, who raised Flapjack since he was an infant.

The series follows the trio as they partake on adventures on Stormalong Harbor and beyond. Always seeking a way to get to Candied Island, or at least getting some free candy from Peppermint Larry.

The show has a great deal of entertainment value, but some may disagree with me. But all of us are entitled to our own opinion. Personally, I really like the show and its unique characters. The animation is different, plus like Chowder, it utilizes stop-motion animation!

Below is a list of episodes and special features that are included on The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Volume One.

1. Several Leagues Under The Sea/Cammie Island
2. Several Leagues Above The Sea/That's A Wrap
3. Lookin' For Love In All The Wrong Barrels/Beard Buddies
4. Skooled/Snarked
5. Capatain and ToeNeil (never seen it before, possibly wrong one listed or it may be a brand new never before seen episode)

Special Features
- Adventures in Voice Acting Featurette
- Adventures in Animation Featurette
- Misadventures in Song Featurette
- Meet Thurop! Featurette

My advice, if your a fan of the series or if you actually like it, buy it. It's a good series with some interesting characters and unique animation. Pre-order your copy and enjoy!

My boyfriend and I watch the Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack every chance I get. We are 28 and 27 years old. Flapjack is hilarious and always puts us in a great mood. It's good, clean, silly fun...for the young AND the old! The puns are chuckle-worthy and the storylines, as crazy as they may be, leave you wanting more. If I were to compare Flapjack to any other cartoon, I would have to say it reminds me of the ever legendary Ren & Stimpy and/or Spongebob Squarepants. Whether you're in the mood for a haircut or surgery, or in desperate need for a maple syrup fix, Flapjack is the show to watch. I have been waiting for this DVD to come out for what seems like FOREVER. I plan on buying it as soon as it's released. May the spine-tickling entertainment of Flapjack live on for eternities to come!

P.S. Remember...Everything's comatose roses. ... Hahahahahahaa

This is by far the only show on Cartoon Network right now that is worth something. Cartoon Network has really gone down the drain latley, and its nice that This show can actually entertain and Make you laugh. Its just nice Sillyness. FlapJack and Knuckles are a odd pair, but It adds to the Funnyness, I will definently be buying this, and I hope Volume 2 Comes out Sooner than Later.

I love good animation and this show does NOT disappoint.... HOWEVER I wish that this would have been a complete season 1 and not just 5 of the episodes...granted this would drive up the price of the product, I would be willing to pay.


On a side note, the way my DVD was shipped to me (in a large mailer envelope) was sort of unexpected (Amazon usually uses appropriately sized boxes) Anyways, upon opening my package, the DVD had came loose inside the case and bounced around freely through what looks like most of the shipping process.

The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack is simply an exceptional cartoon in today's world that is full of poor quality crap that is made for children. I've said it once, and I'll say it again, a good cartoon is one with both underlying complex themes that adults will understand and appreciate AND good quality humor and appeal for children. Flapjack is a prime example of this. In fact it fits into this model so well that this cartoon reminds me of several cartoons from the 1990's golden era such as AAAHH!!! Real Monsters, Rocko's Modern Life, and Ren and Stimpy to name a few.

The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack revolves around a young and impressionable boy named Flapjack who follows his idol, Captain K'nuckles in search of great adventures and the renounced Candied Island. Flapjack and K'nuckles themselves are hilarious and often find themselves in situations raging from the bizarre to the surreal to the uncomfortable and everything in between. Not only that, but the supporting characters are very interesting and provide excellent support throughout the episodes. Characters like the Dock Hag, Peppermint Larry, and Lady Nicklebottoms bring in extra humor and freshness to every episode.

For adults, topics such as poverty, friendship, love, self identity, and addiction (to name just a few) are underlying and hidden throughout The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack. Most kids will not recognize these topics, but will still be highly entertained by the enjoyable and sometimes simple plot that is at the surface. This though, is what makes this cartoon exceptional. Older audiences can appreciate the deeper meaning in the show's context while the younger audience can enjoy the simpler aspect of the show.

For someone that grew up during the golden era of cartoons in the 1990's, I can say that The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack is an awesome cartoon that has already demonstrated a great deal and still has tons of potential. I highly recommend it for kids, teens, and even adults. I will most certainly get this volume of episodes and all future volumes. I give The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack five stars!

This show has amazing episodes and this vol. 1 does not carry any of the episodes i was looking for, let alone there is only 10 episodes in the 5 adventures they carry in this vol. 1 and I know for a fact that there is more than 10 episodes in season 1. they could have just distributed all of the episodes for season 1, not just a few from that season. really, its not amazons fault, id say, save your money until they decide to release it by season.

and by the way, they are just about done with season 2 going on to season three, why hasn't season 1 been released yet?? Bogus.

Let me start by stating I abosolutely love this show. Watched it with my kids who love the show. Har-Har-Tharsdays! Even my wife took a liking to the characters. It is a fantastic cartoon, with an incredible art style. Doctor Barber, Lady Nicklebottom (m'lady), Punsy McHale, and of course World Famous Comedian...Lolly Poopdeck, to name a few characters. "Candy island, makes me smilin', dance and chew bubblegum doo doo, well I brush my teeth on a jelly bean reef, grab a peppermint leaf, sip the licorice dew!" is a requested bed time song from my kids.

However, this is an incredibly weak offering, and I just cannot bring myself to give it the 5 stars the show deserves because this DVD product is horrible. And I just recently found out the show was pulled...how disappointing, especially after only two seasons. On top of that, I moved and changed cable providers, so lost all those episodes I had on the DVR. So I look to Amazon to see if there is a DVD collection, but find this. Pathetic. Seriously? 4-5 episodes?? Not even worthy of the expired candy barrel. Whoever marketed this DVD is in need of some serious "surrrrgery," because this DVD set requires a serious dose of maple syrup, and in its current state should be fed to Eight-Armed Willy or sent west to the edge of the world. I dont even care about special features (although I would welcome them), I just want both complete seasons, on maybe TWO DVDs (which I would buy immediately!), not this 4-5 episodes-a-pop foolishness. Thank God for Finn and Jake, we can still get our "ADVENTURE!!!" fix.

I am addicted to this cartoon and the only thing that sucks is that this is the only volume released. They have so many more episodes and none of them are on DVD. Release them quick or suffer the consequences.

I agree with the people in the minority reviewing this product. $15, $11, for 5 episodes? That is SUCH a rip-off. Go to iTunes and download all 13 season one episodes for $19.99! I have downloaded all the season's of Jimmy Neutron, (14.99 a season) and Kim Possible. Disney does the same thing, 5 or 6 episodes for $14. The computers can be hooked up to TV's so the whole family can watch them, just like a DVD. Much better deal and you get them immediately! Sorry Amazon. I'm a faithful shopper and will continue to shop with you when buying video games and other items, but when I know I'm being ripped off, I'll go somewhere else.