Speed Racer - Episodes 1-11
starring: Katsuji Mori, Corinne Orr, Peter Fernandez, Jack Grimes, Jack Curtis
directed by: Hiroshi Sasagawa
directed by: Hiroshi Sasagawa
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For the first time on DVD, the first eleven episodes of the 1960s animated action cartoon Speed Racer are available in this special collector's edition. Watch the exciting adventures of our hero and the memorable cast of characters including his pet chimpanzee Chim Chim, his faithful girl Trixie, his faithful mechanic Sparky and of course the mysterious Racer X.
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One of the first "Japanimation" series to air in the U.S., Speed Racer(Mach Go Go Go) debuted in syndication in September 1967.Eighteen-year-old Speed Racer wants to become a race car driver, but hisfather, automotive engineer "Pops" Racer, "blows a gasket" at the idea. Pops,who designed the amazing Mach 5, relents when Speed demonstrates hisextraordinary driving skills. He embarks on a series of fantastic adventuresthat pit him and his friends against Skull Duggery, Snake Oiler, Mr. Wiley,and the Alpha Gang. With their wide chins, large mouths, and small eyes, theSpeed Racer characters reflect the influence of contemporaryHanna-Barbara series, rather than the indigenous style the Japanese animationindustry would later develop. Members of Gen-X who grew up watching theoriginal show will enjoy this "collector's edition" that offers the first 11episodes, a theme song sing-along, a villains' gallery, and an interactivedemonstration of controls of the Mach 5. (Unrated: suitable for ages 6 andolder: mild cartoon violence) --Charles Solomon
For the first time on DVD, the first eleven episodes of the 1960s animated action cartoon Speed Racer are available in this special collector's edition. Watch the exciting adventures of our hero and the memorable cast of characters including his pet chimpanzee Chim Chim, his faithful girl Trixie, his faithful mechanic Sparky and of course the mysterious Racer X.
Amazon.com:
One of the first "Japanimation" series to air in the U.S., Speed Racer(Mach Go Go Go) debuted in syndication in September 1967.Eighteen-year-old Speed Racer wants to become a race car driver, but hisfather, automotive engineer "Pops" Racer, "blows a gasket" at the idea. Pops,who designed the amazing Mach 5, relents when Speed demonstrates hisextraordinary driving skills. He embarks on a series of fantastic adventuresthat pit him and his friends against Skull Duggery, Snake Oiler, Mr. Wiley,and the Alpha Gang. With their wide chins, large mouths, and small eyes, theSpeed Racer characters reflect the influence of contemporaryHanna-Barbara series, rather than the indigenous style the Japanese animationindustry would later develop. Members of Gen-X who grew up watching theoriginal show will enjoy this "collector's edition" that offers the first 11episodes, a theme song sing-along, a villains' gallery, and an interactivedemonstration of controls of the Mach 5. (Unrated: suitable for ages 6 andolder: mild cartoon violence) --Charles Solomon
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- Speed Racer (Episodes 1-11)......
I remember this show back when I was a kid. I was an absolute nut over the show then. When I found out it was on DVD now, I had to get it to add to my collection of animation. Boy, am I glad I did. The old adventures that thrilled me back then, along with the sleek automotive: the Mach 5 was well worth waiting for on DVD. This first DVD collection contains episodes 1 through 11, which-basically-tells how Speed Racer came to be who he is. See, Speed Racer wants to become a professional racer, despite ... Read More
Rating: - super fun DVD
My 9 year old son loves this.He thinks is way cool and totally hilarious.
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- Feels like a ripoff
I thought this was the new live action movie that came out.It's a bad time to have this on sale.The unbox version also seems to have only 2 arcs.Maybe half of what you get on the DVD.
Bad deal in every way.Avoid this.I rented the Unbox for Tivo
Rating: - Speed Racer
Movie was in great shape.
My grandsons enjoyed it a lot
Received before expected.
Would buy again from this seller
Rating: - The Real Speed Racer
Purchased for my 7 yo son and he loved the show. It left him wanting more, he could not get enough.
- Speed Racer (Episodes 1-11)......I remember this show back when I was a kid. I was an absolute nut over the show then. When I found out it was on DVD now, I had to get it to add to my collection of animation. Boy, am I glad I did. The old adventures that thrilled me back then, along with the sleek automotive: the Mach 5 was well worth waiting for on DVD. This first DVD collection contains episodes 1 through 11, which-basically-tells how Speed Racer came to be who he is. See, Speed Racer wants to become a professional racer, despite ... Read More
- super fun DVDMy 9 year old son loves this.He thinks is way cool and totally hilarious.
- Feels like a ripoffI thought this was the new live action movie that came out.It's a bad time to have this on sale.The unbox version also seems to have only 2 arcs.Maybe half of what you get on the DVD.
Bad deal in every way.Avoid this.I rented the Unbox for Tivo
- Speed RacerMovie was in great shape.
My grandsons enjoyed it a lot
Received before expected.
Would buy again from this seller
- The Real Speed RacerPurchased for my 7 yo son and he loved the show. It left him wanting more, he could not get enough.
