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Arilou
05-09-2006, 02:11 PM
For those of us who were kids around the time :p

I recently re-watched a whole batch (some 40 :p) Darkwing Duck episodes, and I've got to say: It's pretty good, even if you discount the nostalgia factor. They manage to throw more references to all sorts of heroes (James Bond, Marvel & DC heroes, etc. etc.) as well as a bunch of trends in comics (retcons are given quite a few little nods.... Like Negaducks conflicting origin....) I also think the adopted father/daughter relationship is pretty sweet (Gosalyn is a perfect caricature of a certain kind of hyperactive child :p)

I'm sometimes surprised at the "level" of some jokes in these cartoons: Rescue Rangers had quite a few references to old films that the kids couldn't *possibly* have seen....

I've heard that "Gargoyles" has something of cult-status in the US (though I've never seen it, it never aired over here) we just had Gummy Bears, Darkwing Duck, Talespin, Rescue Rangers & Ducktales...
fireball87o
05-09-2006, 05:37 PM
For those of us who were kids around the time :p

I recently re-watched a whole batch (some 40 :p) Darkwing Duck episodes, and I've got to say: It's pretty good, even if you discount the nostalgia factor. They manage to throw more references to all sorts of heroes (James Bond, Marvel & DC heroes, etc. etc.) as well as a bunch of trends in comics (retcons are given quite a few little nods.... Like Negaducks conflicting origin....) I also think the adopted father/daughter relationship is pretty sweet (Gosalyn is a perfect caricature of a certain kind of hyperactive child :p)


1. Ducktails rules

2. Darkwing Duck felt like a rehashed & poultrified Inspector Gadget
Legato
05-09-2006, 05:47 PM
2. Darkwing Duck felt like a rehashed & poultrified Inspector Gadget

But an entertaining rehashed & poultrified Inspector Gadget.

I enjoyed Talespin. It had comedy, adventure, and not a single annoying character on that show.
Figaro
05-09-2006, 08:54 PM
I enjoyed Talespin. It had comedy, adventure, and not a single annoying character on that show.

It also had one of the catchiest theme songs EVER. :)

By thy side,

Figaro
i_mmmchocolate
05-09-2006, 09:01 PM
LET'S

GET

DANGEROUS!
Arilou
05-10-2006, 12:18 AM
1. Ducktails rules

2. Darkwing Duck felt like a rehashed & poultrified Inspector Gadget

Naw, they were very different really. I really don't get the resemblance at all.

Also, D&W usually didn't have those cheesy morality-lesson at the end.
Steve Brady
05-10-2006, 12:27 AM
I've heard that "Gargoyles" has something of cult-status in the US (though I've never seen it, it never aired over here) we just had Gummy Bears, Darkwing Duck, Talespin, Rescue Rangers & Ducktales...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002W4SY0/qid=1147242395/sr=1-9/ref=sr_1_9/102-2173280-1941709?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=130

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ATQYVA/ref=imdbpov_dvd_0/102-2173280-1941709?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=130


I swear you will not regret it. Simply the best animated show ever.
KenK
05-10-2006, 07:14 AM
Oh, this thread begins and ends with Gargoyles. As much as I loved all the others, they were more about taking old characters and putting new spins on them. Gargoyles was great because it was just a totally original concept, and one that wasn't afraid to tackle issues and themes that would be appreciated by older audiences. Starting with a female cop as the lead character who was half black/half native american! I loved how they would have episodes acknowledging both cultures, so it didn't feel like it was just a cosmetic choice.

And the Gargoyles themselves, they were just fantastic. I think Brooklyn was my favorite.

The mythology of the series was just fantastic, incorporating MacBeth and even King Arthur and Avalon.

After that, my top three goes:

3.Darkwing Duck
2.Talespin
1.Ducktales
OverMaster
05-10-2006, 07:58 AM
1. Ducktails rules

2. Darkwing Duck felt like a rehashed & poultrified Inspector Gadget

No, Gadget was far more predictable and formulaic than Darkwing. And Darkwing didn't always fight the same villain. Also, you really can't compare Gosalyn to Penny, they have completely different personalities.

Duck Tales suffered of having the Carl Barks shadow all over it. While still good, the series pales a bit compared to the Barks stories that inspired it.
BoosterBronze
05-10-2006, 10:46 AM
Duck Tales suffered of having the Carl Barks shadow all over it. While still good, the series pales a bit compared to the Barks stories that inspired it.

That's a little like saying "The Ten Commandments" pales in comparison to the Bible... probably true but a little unfair to the adaptaion. :)
Michael P
05-10-2006, 01:12 PM
I blogged about this a few months ago:

http://talestomildlyastonish.blogspot.com/2006/02/i-was-teenage-nerd-high-adventure.html

Good times...
Michael P
05-10-2006, 01:13 PM
It also had one of the catchiest theme songs EVER. :)

By thy side,

Figaro
(Spin it!)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-oohooh ...

(Let's begin it)
(Bear 'n grin it!)
(Spin it!)

Oh-ee-yeah (Tale Spin)
Oh-ee-yoh (Tale Spin)
Friends for life, through thick and thin
With another tale to spin
Oh-ee-yeah (Tale Spin)
Oh-ee-yoh (Tale Spin)
All the trouble we get in
With another tale to spin

(Spin it!)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh ...
(Spin it again!)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh ...

Oh-ee-yeah
Oh-ee-yoh
Oh-ee-yeah
Oh-ee-yoh
Hey! Hey! Hey!
Spin it
Let's begin it
Bear 'n grin it
When you're in it
You can win it
In a minute
When you spin it, spin it, spin it!
So spin it!
Tale Spin!
Arilou
05-10-2006, 02:16 PM
I always liked the setting of TaleSpin (That's another thing, it was clearly set in a very "interwar" setting, more or less, how could kids get the references?) And I thought it was relaly cool.

And Jim Cummings *rocks* as a voice-actor as rightfully pointed out. He did MINSC for chrissakes too!
The Son of Arzonist
05-10-2006, 02:27 PM
Negaduck was such a bad ass
fireball87o
05-10-2006, 04:04 PM
But an entertaining rehashed & poultrified Inspector Gadget.

I enjoyed Talespin. It had comedy, adventure, and not a single annoying character on that show.

Yes. I used to watch that show after school back in the day
i_mmmchocolate
05-10-2006, 08:20 PM
Don't forget Aladdin!

http://users.cwnet.com/xephyr/rich/dzone/hoozoo/images/aladdin3.gif
i_mmmchocolate
05-10-2006, 08:23 PM
GUMMI BEARS... BOUNCIN' HERE AND THERE AND EVERYWHERE!

http://users.cwnet.com/xephyr/rich/dzone/hoozoo/images/Gummi.gif
i_mmmchocolate
05-10-2006, 08:24 PM
I think Doug was on Nickelodeon, but I loved it.


Looooooooved it.
Legato
05-10-2006, 08:37 PM
Don't forget Aladdin!

http://users.cwnet.com/xephyr/rich/dzone/hoozoo/images/aladdin3.gif

Next to Genie and Carpet, Jasmine was one of the best characters on that show.
i_mmmchocolate
05-10-2006, 08:45 PM
Next to Genie and Carpet, Jasmine was one of the best characters on that show.

It was a great cartoon. I wonder when it'll be released on DVD.

Also, I loved Aladdin and Return of Jafar. Has anyone seen Aladdin and the King of Thieves ? I've been dying to rent it. I don't care if it's bad.
Michael P
05-11-2006, 05:18 AM
It was a great cartoon. I wonder when it'll be released on DVD.

Also, I loved Aladdin and Return of Jafar. Has anyone seen Aladdin and the King of Thieves ? I've been dying to rent it. I don't care if it's bad.
I have. It's not too bad. John Rhys-Davies is pretty good as... no, that would be telling.
Arilou
05-11-2006, 05:24 AM
Negaduck was such a bad ass

Yeah, Loved the "Life the Negaverse and Everything" episode.... Also love his penchant for elaborate ways of killing the hero.

"When I throw.... THE SWITCH!"
i_mmmchocolate
05-11-2006, 07:08 PM
I have. It's not too bad. John Rhys-Davies is pretty good as... no, that would be telling.
Woo hoo! I'm renting.
Legato
05-11-2006, 07:27 PM
It was a great cartoon. I wonder when it'll be released on DVD.

Also, I loved Aladdin and Return of Jafar. Has anyone seen Aladdin and the King of Thieves ? I've been dying to rent it. I don't care if it's bad.

Pretty good for a Disney Video. Managed to close out the Aladdin saga perfectly.
Arilou
05-12-2006, 05:23 AM
I've made a vow to never watch Disney sequels.

Except the Lion King II, which was only god for the villainess song, that was just evil :p
i_mmmchocolate
05-12-2006, 10:24 AM
I've made a vow to never watch Disney sequels.

But Return of Jafar was great!

And there's nothing in the world quite like a friend...
Michael P
05-12-2006, 10:28 AM
But Return of Jafar was great!

And there's nothing in the world quite like a friend...
The extended version of "Arabian Nights" remains one of my favorite movie intros ever.
sgt.candy
05-12-2006, 10:33 AM
ducktales is one of the best toons ever
Arilou
05-13-2006, 05:09 PM
ducktales is one of the best toons ever

'strewth.

Ain't it?
Sean Walsh
05-14-2006, 07:20 AM
I have. It's not too bad. John Rhys-Davies is pretty good as... no, that would be telling.

I will.

Treebeard.

Yeah, I was surprised too. :p
Sean Walsh
05-14-2006, 07:22 AM
Pretty good for a Disney Video. Managed to close out the Aladdin saga perfectly.

Plus it brought back Robin Williams - a PR move (which included an apology after screwing him out of money) no one thought Disney would ever do. (Though Dan C. had taken over the Genie role very damn well in RoJ and the animated series)
Arilou
05-14-2006, 07:47 AM
Plus it brought back Robin Williams - a PR move (which included an apology after screwing him out of money) no one thought Disney would ever do. (Though Dan C. had taken over the Genie role very damn well in RoJ and the animated series)

Dan C. is awesome.

"Nordom will stop you: Chance of succes: Slight."