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Walt Disney Treasures - The Complete Pluto, Volume Two

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This final collection of PLUTO cartoons includes some never before available on home video! Also included are the three FIGARO cartoons UNCENSORED with the black mammy.

Comparing those cartoons that were previously released on DVD, this all looks like a new film to video transfer for this set. Don't expect the restoration work like on the Mickey Mouse Treasures, but they are an improvement over last year's Chronological Donald Volume 2.

The Bonus Material strangely seems to talk about some cartoons not included in this set.

DISC 1:
1947
Mail Dog
Pluto's Blue Note
Rescue Dog
1948
Bone Bandit
Pluto's Fledgling
Pluto's Purchase
1949
Bubble Bee
Pluto's Surprise Package
Pluto's Sweater
Pueblo Pluto
Sheep Dog

Bonus Material:
Master Class discussions on Bone Bandit & Hawaiian Holiday (not in this set).
Pluto's Process: Pencil Test & Deconstruction of Pluto's Judgement Day (also not in this set).

DISC 2:
1950
Camp Dog
Food For Feulin'
Pests of the West
Pluto and the Gopher
Pluto's Heart Throb
Primitive Pluto
Puss-Cafe
Wonder Dog
1951
Cold Storage

FROM THE VAULT (not for the kids due to violence or stereotypes)
1943
Figaro & Cleo (black mammy)
1948
Cat Nap Pluto
1949
Cold Turkey
Plutopia

BONUS FIGARO SHORTS:
1946
Bath Day (Figaro)
1947
Figaro & Frankie

Galleries of artwork.

I bought this collection because I'm a fan of both Disney and animation; but, knowing that Disney had a rep for squeaky-clean characters, I didn't realize these cartoons would be as funny as they are! It seems over the years Pluto's humor became totally forgotten by cartoon fans...but this is one funny character.

As I watched these cartoons I began to realize that some of these could very well be mistaken for Looney Tunes, as the humor occasionally gets frenetic and fast-paced.....if Pluto didn't show up, you'd think these were done by the whackos at Warner Brothers (I intend "whackos" in a good way, believe me!).

Pluto's bravado yapping is what gets me cracking up...for example, he pretends to act macho by yapping furiously (as he hides behind a fence) at Butch the Bulldog - and runs away as Butch approaches! There are many other hilarious examples of his yapping throughout the set.

You'll be astonished at the OUTSTANDING job the animators did with Pluto's facial expressions and wonder how they were able to convey to the audience exactly what Pluto was thinking, without him uttering a single word; this is amazing work that we have taken for granted when we watch cartoons.

I also noticed the similarities between Pluto and Donald Duck - these two are the ONLY legendary Disney cartoon characters that actually get mad, pull underhanded pranks, cheat (Pluto checks a gumball machine to see if there's any loose change!) and occasionally prey on the weak. Ya think Mickey would do that? NAH!

Also included in this set are the complete Figaro The Cat cartoons (there are only a few, but the short "Figaro & Cleo" is shown TWICE: in the "Bonus Features" segment and the "From The Vault" segment...why?)

I hope you purchase this set; I bought it, intending to be nostalgic and mildly amused but found myself laffing out loud at ol' Pluto...I think you will, too.

I just picked this up today, and I haven't even started watching it yet, so I apologize for not reviewing the content.
I did, however, notice that the 'Certificate of Authenticity' states that this set is limited to only 65,000 copies.
This is one of the most limited pressings of all the 'Disney Treasures'

The valuable 'Goofy' collection was limited to 125,000.

Geez, they made 250,000 copies of 'On The Front Lines'!!

Pluto is really not a talking character so his dog face says it all. My small kids love his cartoons because they don't have to understand a lot of words to know what's going on and enjoy the humor. Every Pluto cartoon shows the Disney studio mastery of conveying emotions and communication with a dog nosed smurk. Great family entertainment.

With volume 2 Pluto collections can be complete! This is a wonderful addition to the Treasures series in every way. The cartoons inlcuded on this disc are wonderfully entertaining.

Picture quality is good, a number of shorts have obviously been restored a few have not, but they still look good for 50 years old and it certainly is more than acceptable and will not distract from your viewing pleasure. All shorts are provided uncut and three Figaro cartoons are also thrown in for good measure.

Bonus features are light but still very entertaining. Do you ever get the feeling when listening to an audio commentary that the people giving want to pause the film or rewind it or show something frame by frame or slow down the action? Well that is what the master class bonus features are, basically they are audio/visual commentaries where they pause the action and discuss certain frames, so even though the cartoon itself is only about 7 minutes the master classes go on for 10-15 minutes. A brilliant idea! I must admit I was slightly disappointed the galleries don't have any of the original posters.

Pluto is one of the unique characters in Disney cartoons where the animal behaves like an animal. Humor and wit are created through the context of the story, requiring a more involved plot-line, and through the facial expressions and responses of the characters to their environment and each other.

Although this is a fantastic DVD set, it would have been nice if in addition to the pencil sketches and deconstruction of "Pluto's Judgment Day" the actual cartoon was provided as well. Currently you can only get this cartoon from the Disney Treasures - Mickey Mouse in Living Color Volume 1 which is becoming increasingly difficult to find at a reasonable price. It was released as a Mickey Mouse cartoon primarily because it was produced at a time before Disney started providing character spin-off cartoons and Pluto was a minor enough character at the time to just be known as Mickey's dog.

Although it's disappointing to not see the original release of "Pluto's Judgment Day", the rest of the set does a nice job of rounding off Pluto's character and providing great fun for kids of all ages. Where I might have some concerns of children imitating Goofy and getting hurt (ala Jacka**'s popularity on MTV) the Pluto cartoons are understood as wholesome kid-friendly fun.

Never before available in a comprehensive collection. Images and instances from early, classic Disney cartoons have been referred to, referenced and utilized for innumerable licensed products, fine art, current entertainment in all media as well as at the theme parks. In addition, they remain terribly entertaining. What more can you ask for?

This is a great series and the collection is spectacular. I do like Pluto as a character but the it is the Walt disney treasures collection as a whole that I love.

At last I can finally see the Pluto cartoons that I've missed, beautifully done with intelligent and genuinely fascinating commentaries.
Well done, boy.

For all you fans of classic Pluto out there (no, not the ex-planet), this is a must-own addition to your DVD collection! The second volume in the series, "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" collects many more favorites of Mickey's canine companion, one of the only Disney characters who never had any real lines. Still, I think we can all identify with Man's (or Mouse's) Best Friend and the situations he comes up against.

This is a continuation of the release of all the old Disney cartoons and shows and you can still pick up the collectible tins that they come in. If you weren't aware yet, though, they did cease to number the limited edition tins, so that might make this version possibly less collectible than previous ones. Still, that shouldn't deter you from owning a piece of classic Disney.

The extras and bonus features are still somewhat sparse, although enjoyable to watch as always. The menu layouts are easy to follow and the quality of the restored cartoons is second to none (as if we'd expect anything less from Disney, right?). Fans of Pluto, rejoice, for your second installment is finally here! If you love Pluto, Disney, cartoons, family friendly shows, dogs or classic animation, then this is a must-own addition to your collection!