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- 27 episodes on 3 discs
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The ever-swinging Baloo from Disney's Jungle Book has taken up flying and is now the proud pilot of his very own bush plane--problem is, Baloo's laid-back, "work only when you want to" attitude is definitely not conducive to running a thriving business. Add in a young orphan bear named Kit Cloudkicker who's befriended Baloo and stolen a valuable treasure from a band of pirates led by the evil Don Karnage and a newly graduated business major Rebecca Cunningham who's recently purchased the deeds to Baloo's plane and cabin, and you've got an animated series that simply explodes with adventure and conflict. This three-disc, animated DVD set includes the 1990 four-part television pilot and 23 additional one and two-part episodes. The plots encompass everything from piracy and circus performing, to childrearing, oil shortages, and the unexpected importance of good spelling, but what always remains constant is Baloo's willingness to stand up and fight for his friends and what is right, even in the face of the toughest enemy. Throughout his adventures, Baloo also encounters many old acquaintances from the jungle including the corporate maverick Shere Kahn and the ever-cool nightclub operator Louie. (Ages 3 to 10) --Tami Horiuchi
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Available for the first time ever on DVD, TALESPIN features beloved JUNGLE BOOK star Baloo the bear in his very own series. Happy-go-lucky pilot Baloo and his navigator Kit Cloudkicker are the intrepid flight crew for a cargo company owned by expert businesswoman Rebecca Cunningham. Throughout their travels, Baloo and Kit encounter familiar characters like the tree-swinging nightclub manager King Louie and corporate big shot Shere Khan. There's excitement at every turn as our heroes face off against Don Karnage and his band of evil Air Pirates, with only Baloo's skills and Kit's wits to save them. With three discs packed with laughs and thrills, the sky's the limit with TALESPIN!
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
38 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By Razz N Jazz
Format:DVD
First of all, I'm glad that the pilot episodes are being released regardless of whether they are the 100% correct version. Ducktales and Chip N' Dale's Rescue Rangers (CNDRR) didn't even have any version of their pilot episodes. That fact alone makes Talespin a superior release.
Secondly, I could get nitpicky, but whether they released the edited "movie-ized" version of the pilot episodes or the actual 5-part separate version doesn't matter to me much. I'm just glad this piece of animation gold is finally out.
Thirdly, Talespin is the series that ruled all other series. It gets better and better each time I see it. It has that fun adventure feel that the Gummi Bears had. And unlike CNDRR, Ducktales, or Darkwing Duck it kept it stories edgy and interesting without over resorting to cutsie-wootsie episodes (except the Molly ones). The story revolved around a man-child (bear-cub) called Baloo. So while he was childish in nature the stories took place in the adult world for the most part.
Finally, killer animation, great characters, interesting twists on the roaring 20s/30s, and Baloo "The Greatest Bear Ever" make this truly the crown jewel of Disney television animation.
Secondly, I could get nitpicky, but whether they released the edited "movie-ized" version of the pilot episodes or the actual 5-part separate version doesn't matter to me much. I'm just glad this piece of animation gold is finally out.
Thirdly, Talespin is the series that ruled all other series. It gets better and better each time I see it. It has that fun adventure feel that the Gummi Bears had. And unlike CNDRR, Ducktales, or Darkwing Duck it kept it stories edgy and interesting without over resorting to cutsie-wootsie episodes (except the Molly ones). The story revolved around a man-child (bear-cub) called Baloo. So while he was childish in nature the stories took place in the adult world for the most part.
Finally, killer animation, great characters, interesting twists on the roaring 20s/30s, and Baloo "The Greatest Bear Ever" make this truly the crown jewel of Disney television animation.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
TaleSpin was THE SHOW I used to watch on weekday mornings before going to elementary school!!! This is taking me waaaay back!! A true classic!! I just love this whole DVD thing!!!! They could never do this with VHS tapes. (Sigh) I love you, Disney!!!! This is one of those great shows I never thought I'd get to see again--like DuckTales, Chip & Dale's Rescue Rangers, and Darkwing Duck (which will be out on the same day as TaleSpin). Awesome!!!!!! YESSSS!!
20 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
SIXTEEN YEARS IS A LONG TIME ... BUT, I CONSIDER TALESPIN LIKE WINE...IT GETS BETTER AS TIME GOES BY
August 26, 2006
By Joseph Goria
Format:DVD
I wanted to say thanks to the team, including the staff and voice cast who helped create this masterpiece back in the good ol' carefree days of 1990 and '91 (for me, at least) FINALLY, my favorite animated series on DVD. One down, two more to go!! This first edition contains "Plunder & Lightning" (I don't have the DVD yet, but another Spinner friend tells me it's the four-part edited version) =( - other ep's appear to be complete, though. At least it's assured that the episodes have not been altered or major edits processed. Any comments please visit my TaleSpin and Baloo website. Just type my name - I will have a tribute to Tony Jay (and my 2003 interview with the voice of Shere Khan) up shortly. Peace - Joe Goria
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By T.E.
Format:DVD
It's been years since I had seen thsi show properly. I was about 8 when it first came on and remember watching this fondly in reruns in the early 90's.
Compared to most of the AHDD-inducing cartoons out there today, it's good to go back and relive classic cartoon memories with this set. I'm so glad that Disney has finally released it on DVD for us.
Sure, you don't get snazzy bonus features and some people complain about the pilot or an episode being censored or uncut, but you know what? Who cares! I could never tell the difference when I watched these episodes. Extras would've been a nice treat, but not necessary to enjoy this great show.
This box set of Volume 1 of Talespin gets 5 stars, simply because it's a show that, if you haven't watched, you should give it a try. Hopefully kids of today will pick up these DVD's and cherish them like we did when we were children back then.
Compared to most of the AHDD-inducing cartoons out there today, it's good to go back and relive classic cartoon memories with this set. I'm so glad that Disney has finally released it on DVD for us.
Sure, you don't get snazzy bonus features and some people complain about the pilot or an episode being censored or uncut, but you know what? Who cares! I could never tell the difference when I watched these episodes. Extras would've been a nice treat, but not necessary to enjoy this great show.
This box set of Volume 1 of Talespin gets 5 stars, simply because it's a show that, if you haven't watched, you should give it a try. Hopefully kids of today will pick up these DVD's and cherish them like we did when we were children back then.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. Warlock
Format:DVD
When you watch Talespin you really realize how cartoons have lost not only script quality, but animation quality.
With the release of Talespin in a season set Disney has really begun to roll out the big guns. As in Ducktales and Rescue Rangers a common complaint has been the lack of extras, I on the other hand could care less about extras. Disney has done a terrific job of putting 9 episodes per disc. I prefer 9 episodes per disc rather than 5 or 6 episodes per disc in a 5 disc set.
My only complaint with this set is the lack of chapters per episode; unlike Ducktales and Rescue Rangers you cannot skip chapters in each episode. That was a nice option to skip past the opening theme song.
Otherwise don't hesitate to purchase this volume set, hopefully with a large volume of orders Disney will be encouraged to release more than one volume a year.
With the release of Talespin in a season set Disney has really begun to roll out the big guns. As in Ducktales and Rescue Rangers a common complaint has been the lack of extras, I on the other hand could care less about extras. Disney has done a terrific job of putting 9 episodes per disc. I prefer 9 episodes per disc rather than 5 or 6 episodes per disc in a 5 disc set.
My only complaint with this set is the lack of chapters per episode; unlike Ducktales and Rescue Rangers you cannot skip chapters in each episode. That was a nice option to skip past the opening theme song.
Otherwise don't hesitate to purchase this volume set, hopefully with a large volume of orders Disney will be encouraged to release more than one volume a year.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By abcf1
Format:DVD
Great and very funny...Baloo is an attachant personnage.
Adventure, action, all is good !
sorry for my bad english, i'm french...
Adventure, action, all is good !
sorry for my bad english, i'm french...
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Debby
Format:DVD
As always the concern with shows you loved as a kid: will it be as good when you watch it as an adult? Alas, usually the answer to that question is no.
However, my boyfriend and I took a chance on this DVD and I must say it is one show that retains its excellence all these years later! The animation is clean (not yet outsourced, I think), the plots don't have holes, and the jokes are funny (and clean!). (Don Carnage- portrait of villainy, yes/no?)
I am hoping Duck Tails and Chip n' Dale's Rescue Rangers are as good a buy as Tail Spin is.
However, my boyfriend and I took a chance on this DVD and I must say it is one show that retains its excellence all these years later! The animation is clean (not yet outsourced, I think), the plots don't have holes, and the jokes are funny (and clean!). (Don Carnage- portrait of villainy, yes/no?)
I am hoping Duck Tails and Chip n' Dale's Rescue Rangers are as good a buy as Tail Spin is.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It took some doing - and a lot of sessions on the treadmill - but I finally have completed watching the first 27 episodes of this marvelous Disney TV series. IMHO, only "DuckTales" surpasses it in the DTVA canon. It does have its flaws - most noticeably, a failure to develop a large number of exceptionally one-shot characters into series regulars, and a little too much willingness to slot "ol' Baloo" into plots once shouldered by Fred Flintstone - but the ambience, the quality of storytelling, and the unique personality and background of Kit Cloudkicker, arguably DTVA's best original juvenile creation, simply cannot be matched. An absolute must for serious TV-toon buffs (not to mention "furry" fans - you know who you are).
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
stepson likes it a lot
got this for my now 25 year old stepson for christmas. used to watch this religiously when he was a kid. sat down and watched the whole set in one sitting. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Jill
5.0 out of 5 stars
Blast from the past
I haven't watched this show since it originally aired in the early 90's! I forgot how much fun this series was. There are no special features on it, but who cares? Read more
Published 24 days ago by Derrick Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
My kids watch it over and over
Great cartoon. So good. My kids ask for this all the time. I don't even know how many times we've watched this.
Published 1 month ago by Scott L. Cain
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite cartoon show of all time
Talespin is my all time favorite cartoon show. This is the best cartoon series the Disney company ever did. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Fuwwyfootpaws
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great show!
Great show. I can even watch it as an adult and love it just as much! Must get if you liked as a kid and to those who think the kids shows of today are a little dumb down for their... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Courtney Adrianne Frazier
5.0 out of 5 stars
loved these since i sat with my son years ago
these are such fun, Baloo and pall in a whole new way. Its a hoot watching them - and being on the edge of you seat for fun
Published 1 month ago by C. Herron
5.0 out of 5 stars
My kids love it!!
I watched this growing up and must say these are still WAAAAAAAY better then any of the new cartoons out there!!! Read more
Published 1 month ago by cody seaton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it.
Great T.V series and I love the fact that I can own it on dvd. I was sad when they stop playing it on t.v. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kathleen Gross
5.0 out of 5 stars
Back to childhood
The picture quality is great. I love this show and am so glad to have it for my kids to watch.
Published 1 month ago by Danicapizza
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
love it good show for kids and the rest of the family as well they dont make cartoons like they use to
Published 1 month ago by laportedragon
