tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959154993471223697.post2079238411422325976..comments2022-04-10T04:00:08.942-07:00Comments on Does anybody read this stuff?: Retro Cartoon Corner: Flash Gordonrebelwookieehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841391899105326641noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959154993471223697.post-12816807345284972152008-06-24T06:39:00.000-07:002008-06-24T06:39:00.000-07:00I stuck with the new show for a dozen episode, ple...I stuck with the new show for a dozen episode, pleading wit it to get better. The strange thing is, I've regularly followed lesser shows in the past (still watch POWER RANGERS), but the title FLASH GORDON alone just brings with it a certain level of expectation. Maybe that's unfair, but it is what it is.<BR/><BR/>Digging through some snippets on youtube, the 90s series really is quite fun. Despite the hip, teenage versions of Flash and Dale (which works better than you'd think), they pretty much nailed all the various clans and political factions of Mongo and set up some wonderfully epic stories. Shame it didn't last long.<BR/><BR/>As for obscure animation DVDs, I think BCI gets away with it because a) I believe they don't press as many copies as a big studio release, and b) most of the extras are freely donated by fans and crew who seem all too happy to share their memories.<BR/><BR/>Not to go off topic, but did you stick with cartoon in the 90s long enough to catch MIGHY MAX? Love that show.NoelCThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744014386233716741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959154993471223697.post-49866376396066759942008-06-23T08:42:00.000-07:002008-06-23T08:42:00.000-07:00I agree about the recent series. Ugh. I really, ...I agree about the recent series. Ugh. I really, really wanted to like it...but it was hopeless.<BR/><BR/>I don't remember the 90's series that well. I remember seeing some action figures, I think. By then I was drifting away from cartoons to more "mature" endeavors. But I'm feeling much better now.<BR/><BR/>As for quality, I agree that some of these semi-obscure cartoons are really getting the royal treatment. I love it, but I wonder if it's profitable, especially after finding all these in the discount store. I'd rather see simple no-frills releases than see the company stop producing them, especially since there are a lot of shows still unavailable. <BR/><BR/>I'm working on some ideas for more blog updates. I think I'll review some obscure action figures next.rebelwookieehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08841391899105326641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959154993471223697.post-59769693348644891652008-06-21T00:57:00.000-07:002008-06-21T00:57:00.000-07:00Hey, I've got your blog flagged for updates. Grant...Hey, I've got your blog flagged for updates. Granted, I wouldn't exactly call myself a fan. How about a fellow blogger in search of an audience?<BR/><BR/>I really, really want to give this series a watch, but that damned <A HREF="http://noelct.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">obsessive completism</A> itch has me wanting to wait until I read the strips first.<BR/><BR/>That said, I have picked up several other Filmation titles BCI put out. Is it just me, or do these half-forgotten animated series get higher quality DVD sets than some of the top shows currently on air? I'm not complaining. Just wish every show could be treated with such care.<BR/><BR/>Ever see the <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMjzAfT1Kh4" REL="nofollow">animated series from the 90s</A>? Flash and Dale were turned into rebellious skateboarding teenagers, but my memories from way back then say it was good.<BR/><BR/>The recent live-action show on the other hand ... urg.NoelCThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744014386233716741noreply@blogger.com