Walt Disney Treasures: The Complete Pluto, Vol. 1
(2004) | Approx. 4 hrs 26 min. | Not Rated | Reviewed by Kevin Krock

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Walt Disney Treasures: Mickey Mouse Club
(2004) | Approx. 5 hrs 12 min. | Not Rated | Reviewed by Kevin Krock

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Walt Disney Treasures: Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Vol. 2
(2004) | Approx. 5 hrs 34 min. | Not Rated | Reviewed by Kevin Krock

A look at the development of the classic Disney Character, Goofy! This is from the 2000s DVD set of Treasures with a look at lots of classic cartoons from Di. Walt Disney Treasures is a series of two-disc DVD sets of classic Disney works, covering work from the studio's earliest days to modern material relating to the context of a specific set. There have been nine waves (versions) of the DVDs, each containing two, three or four different sets (adding up to a total of thirty different titles). The first wave was released to Region 1 DVD on December.

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The Collections

Since the very first Walt Disney Treasures wave a few years ago, I have been hooked. This fascinating series of DVDs has compiled some of the best material the Disney vaults have to offer, from a sampling of the classic Disneyland TV show broadcasts to the Davy Crockett TV series to Disney animation from World War II. If you are a collector of Disneyana or a fan of animation or Disney history, you probably have at least one or two of these sets already, and if you are like me, you look forward to every new wave of sets. With Wave 4 of the wonderful Walt Disney Treasures series, we are treated to three more two–disc sets covering Pluto, the Mouseketeers, and more Mickey.

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The Complete Pluto, Volume One

Throughout the Walt Disney Treasures waves, we have been treated to complete collections of animated shorts from Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and now Pluto. Mickey's best pal has been a staple of the Disney character stable since 1930, and although his design has changed a bit since his first appearance, he has always been the quintessential dog: Loving, obedient, faithful, and curious. He is also one of the more entertaining Disney characters to watch, as he has to be more visually expressive than many of the other characters because of his lack of a speaking ability. It is great stuff, and this first volume of Pluto animated shorts covers from 1930 to the late 1940s.

DISC ONE

1930: “The Chain Gang”
1935: “On Ice”
1937: “Pluto's Quin-Puplets”
1939: “Beach Picnic”
1940: “Bone Trouble”
1941: “Pluto's Playmate,” “Canine Caddy,” “Lend A Paw” (Academy Award–winner, Best Short Subject, 1941)
1942: “Pluto, Junior,” “The Army Mascot, ”“The Sleepwalker,” “T–Bone For Two,” “Pluto At The Zoo”

DISC TWO

1943: “Pluto And The Armadillo,” “Private Pluto”
1944: “Springtime For Pluto,” “First Aiders”
1945: “Dog Watch,” “Canine Casanova,” “The Legend Of Coyote Rock,” “Canine Patrol”
1946: “Pluto's Kid Brother,” “In Dutch,” “Squatter's Rights,” “The Purloined Pup”
1947: “Pluto's Housewarming”
FROM THE VAULT: Leonard Maltin From The Vault introduction, “Pantry Pirate” (1940), “Gentleman's Gentlemen” (1941)

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The Mickey Mouse Club, Week One

The Mickey Mouse Club set takes you back to the very first week of the Mickey Mouse Club. Each disc has contextual introductions by Leonard Maltin, which nicely set the tone for the episodes, and each of the five episodes presents a strong dose of nostalgia. While I only saw the original Mickey Mouse Club in reruns, years after they originally aired, I still have fond memories of watching them in the afternoons after school. Quite simply, they were good, fun entertainment, and even today, their capacity to keep young children entertained seems to overcome the stigma that young children associate with black–and–white TV shows. They may not be able to hold children's attention for a five–episode marathon, but they do make great family entertainment in moderation.

DISC ONE

Leonard Maltin introduction (2 min)
“Fun With Music Day” (Monday)
“Guest Star Day” (Tuesday)
“Anything Can Happen Day” (Wednesday)

DISC TWO

Leonard Maltin introduction” (2 min)
“Circus Day” (Thursday)
“Talent Round-Up Day” (Friday)

Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two

Finally, Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two is, obviously, the second installment of black–and–white Mickey shorts. This set covers the remainder of Mickey's color–free classics from 1928 to 1935, including a number of rarely seen shorts from the Disney vaults. For some casual viewers, these classics may be of passing interest just because they are old, but for those of you looking for funny Mickey cartoons and great examples of animation history, you cannot get much better than this set.

It is fascinating to see the progression of Disney's animation capabilities and story development from the late 1920s to the mid–1930s. Early on, both the animation and stories were very simple, yet in a few short years, you can see how the Disney animators refined their craft while continuing to keep storytelling as the primary goal.

To top the set off, you get 10 animated Mickey shorts kept in the vaults for decades due to their potentially offensive stereotypical characterizations. The shorts are skillfully prefaced by Maltin to provide the proper context with which they should be watched. On the whole, the shorts are still entertaining, but it is clear why some of these will make for good family discussion material.

DISC ONE

Leonard Maltin Introduction
1928: “The Barn Dance”
1929: “The Opry House,” “When the Cat's Away,” “The Barnyard Battle,” “The Plow Boy,” “Mickey's Choo-Choo,” “The Jazz Fool,” “Jungle Rhythm,” “Wild Waves”
1930:

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