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Need that special holiday present for the one you care about, but you just can’t figure out what to get them? If you answered “No” or “I’m going to get them a tie,” you might as well stop reading now because I think that special someone might not be interested in this review (just being honest.)
Recently Cartoon Network’s [Adult Swim] went back into its vault to finally release some of the network’s most hilarious shows, a few of the originals, and also some “never before seen” episodes. This “[Adult Swim] in a Box” DVD collection will make
any fan of the of the ten p.m. through six a.m. block of nonsensical cartoons green with envy.
At its core the box set contains “Aqua Teen Hunger Force,” “Robot Chicken” and “Metalocalypse” which are all current staples of [Adult Swim]. In addition to the main staples of [Adult Swim], “Sealab 2021” and “Space Ghost Coast to Coast” may be welcome discoveries incase you’ve missed their rather late showings.
Overall the box set is a welcome mix of shows that are current and former hits of the “mini-network”.
As with any box set, the “Adult Swim in a Box” has its downfalls. The main concern I have with it is the actual seasons they chose to include within it.
For example why chose “Robot Chicken: Season Two”? Was it just to overload stock of unsold DVDs or simply because the network felt this was the “best season” of the stop motion comedy? I can honestly say that the show has gotten better since season two, making it rather difficult for me to agree with that sentiment.
Another example is that “Space Ghost: Coast to Coast” has no particular plot; It’s really just a spoof of talk shows.
The network, however, may have felt that it was easier to ship volume three because it is all really the same show, just with different guests. Lastly, the $69.99 price tag may scare some people away from this plethora of entertainment, but I will say that you are getting seven DVDs of hilarious entertainment, so it is worth it.
What is not mentioned in the product description is the inclusion of a DVD containing previously unavailable pilot episodes. They are: “Korgoth of Barbaria,” “Welcome to Eltingville,” “Perfect Hair Forever,” “Cheyenne Cinnamon,” and “The Best of Totally for Teens”. These pilots add to the collection by offering a great mix of animated comedy and a look at what might have been for [Adult Swim].
I think the inclusion of these plots into the collection makes the box set worth buying because [Adult Swim] is showing us what they thought in an uncut format, potentially giving these plots a second chance (it worked with “Family Guy” all those years ago.)
Overall, I would recommend this box set to any major fan of [Adult Swim], like myself. This way you don’t always need to stay up until ten o’clock or go to the [Adult Swim] Web site just to watch these shows.
With this and the inclusion of “never before seen” plots, any fan would most certainly be pleased. You can find “[Adult Swim] in a box” at a store near you or online.
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