Okay, first the DVD's themselves- I had NO problems with the quality of the DVDs. Some people complain the DVDs are in little paper black sleeves instead of the common plastic disk holders that somehow attach to the case. WHO CARES?! As long as you're careful and your kids don't go misplacing the black sleeves, it will not affect the quality or content of the DVDs. If this is the reason the price is so low, I'd take it anyday!
Next, the actual content- my kids had a BLAST watching all the DVDs. We're a homeschooling family, we even managed to tie the areas she went to into our history/geography lessons. I nearly pinched myself when I saw these DVDs for the price I paid for them. Why are more parents not buying this?! Seriously?! This show was one of the best educational shows of all time. The 90's were what I'll always consider the golden era of educational television. People were actually trying to use TV to teach kids about stuff they would need to know in school/learn for dare I say FUN! Granted, the clothes are outdated and the ideas about the "future"/technology, but most young kids don't really care about that stuff,anyways. I would take outdated clothes over the crap they're passing as educational television now...
Anyways, the show itself is VERY educational. Each show contains at least 1-2 questions that give the kids a chance to see if they remember what they're watching. We would pause it after they posed the question and give the kids a chance to answer because normally there would be a commerical break between the question itself and the answer. My kids recalled quite a bit of information by the question and answer segments alone, but if you ever want to go more in depth, check out the PBS(?) version of the game show on youtube. We did that a few times, the kids loved it.
Carmen goes across the globe and time. You not only learn about geography, but historical events as well. Not just American, but worldly events that I don't think most kids get in their history lessons today.
Even if you don't have kids, it's still a steal of a deal. I got to relive my late elementary years(when the computer game/start of the show was on). It was so cool just to see Carmen "almost" getting caught each and every time, while learning about her past(which I completely did not pay attention to when watching this as a kid), and the past of other characters as well.
I can't recommend this enough. If you just want to relive your childhood, it's beyond worth it. If you have kids, it's even more so, because you're giving them quality, unbiased HONESTLY educational television without the fluff of being politically correct or trying to cater to every individual sensitivity known to mankind(like most educational shows today). With this, a globe or a lamenated map, and maybe even youtube(optional) and a few books from the library(optional) you could give your kids a few fun weeks of geography and history while trying to figure out "Where IS Carmen Sandiego?"
P.S.- the DVDs also include a cartoon version of "The Secret Garden"(which was so-so), and an episode of "Liberty's Kids", another good DVD series that's on my "buy soon!" list, because it does a great job of teaching Colonial American history.
My only question now is...where DID she go?!?! ;)
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Good for Nostalgia
I just got my copy in the mail today after a short delay of the release. I watched this series as child when it was still airing on FOX in the mid 90's and the show is still just as good as I remembered it. The show is very kid friendly and has a bit of an educational theme. Now let's get to the specs of this DVD.Approx Runtime: 14hrs and 20 minAspect Ratio: 4:3/1:33:1All 40 episodes on 4 DVD'sThe image quality is a bit of a disappointment since they crammed 10 episodes per DVD as well as some bonus features. That said, when I play this on my computer, my DVD fan will run very high because so much space was used on the DVD's. In my opinion, it would've been a lot better if they released this on Blu-Ray. As we all know, Blu-Ray DVD's can hold a lot more space than regular DVD's. Personally, I gladly would have forked over $50 for the complete set (as long as it's in airdate order and uncut) on Blu-Ray either that or they should have put them on more DVD's but I suppose this release will do for now.The packaging is pretty piss poor. The DVD's come in 4 paper sleeves and a single DVD case. Whoever thought that was a great idea to hold DVD's that way should be fired. This puts the DVD's at risk for scratching and plenty of finger prints. Whatever happened to the days when companies released complete series in actual box sets or thinpak releases?Episode GuideDisc 1:1. The Stolen Smile2. A Higher Calling3. Dinosaur Delirium4. Moondreams5. By a Whisker6. The Good Old, Bad Old Days7. Rules of the Game8. Chapter and Verse9. Music to My Ears10. The Play's the ThingDisc 2:11. Split Up12. A Date With Carmen, Part 113. A Date With Carmen, Part 214. Skull and Double-Crossbones15. Hot Ice16. All For One17. Scavenger Hunt18. When It Rains19. Déjà Vu20. Boyhood's End, Part 121. Boyhood's End, Part 2Disc 3:22. The Tigress23. The Remnants24. Labyrinth25. Labyrinth Part II: Woman of the Year 210126. Labyrinth Part III: When in Rome27. Birds of a Feather28. Shaman Spirits29. Follow My Footprints30. Curses, Foiled AgainDisc 4:31. Just Like Old Times32. The Unsinkable Carmen Sandiego (Retribution Part I)33. In Memoriam (Retribution Part II)34. Maelstrom's Revenge (Retribution Part III)35. The Trial of Carmen Sandiego36. Trick or Treat37. Timing is Everything38. Cupid Sandiego39. Can You Ever Go Home Again? Part I40 [END]. Can You Ever Go Home Again? Part IIUnfortunately, this is not in the original airdate order. Is it really that hard to put all the episodes in the correct airdate order? I know I'm just nitpicking but I want to watch the series the same way as it was airing in the 90's. On the plus side, the openings and endings are included on every episode. Overall, this is a decent release and worth picking up for the nostalgia. Hopefully one day, another company will give the series a proper release in the future.5 stars for the series 1 star for the release.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2012
I just got my copy in the mail today after a short delay of the release. I watched this series as child when it was still airing on FOX in the mid 90's and the show is still just as good as I remembered it. The show is very kid friendly and has a bit of an educational theme. Now let's get to the specs of this DVD.
Approx Runtime: 14hrs and 20 min
Aspect Ratio: 4:3/1:33:1
All 40 episodes on 4 DVD's
The image quality is a bit of a disappointment since they crammed 10 episodes per DVD as well as some bonus features. That said, when I play this on my computer, my DVD fan will run very high because so much space was used on the DVD's. In my opinion, it would've been a lot better if they released this on Blu-Ray. As we all know, Blu-Ray DVD's can hold a lot more space than regular DVD's. Personally, I gladly would have forked over $50 for the complete set (as long as it's in airdate order and uncut) on Blu-Ray either that or they should have put them on more DVD's but I suppose this release will do for now.
The packaging is pretty piss poor. The DVD's come in 4 paper sleeves and a single DVD case. Whoever thought that was a great idea to hold DVD's that way should be fired. This puts the DVD's at risk for scratching and plenty of finger prints. Whatever happened to the days when companies released complete series in actual box sets or thinpak releases?
Episode Guide
Disc 1:
1. The Stolen Smile
2. A Higher Calling
3. Dinosaur Delirium
4. Moondreams
5. By a Whisker
6. The Good Old, Bad Old Days
7. Rules of the Game
8. Chapter and Verse
9. Music to My Ears
10. The Play's the Thing
Disc 2:
11. Split Up
12. A Date With Carmen, Part 1
13. A Date With Carmen, Part 2
14. Skull and Double-Crossbones
15. Hot Ice
16. All For One
17. Scavenger Hunt
18. When It Rains
19. Déjà Vu
20. Boyhood's End, Part 1
21. Boyhood's End, Part 2
Disc 3:
22. The Tigress
23. The Remnants
24. Labyrinth
25. Labyrinth Part II: Woman of the Year 2101
26. Labyrinth Part III: When in Rome
27. Birds of a Feather
28. Shaman Spirits
29. Follow My Footprints
30. Curses, Foiled Again
Disc 4:
31. Just Like Old Times
32. The Unsinkable Carmen Sandiego (Retribution Part I)
33. In Memoriam (Retribution Part II)
34. Maelstrom's Revenge (Retribution Part III)
35. The Trial of Carmen Sandiego
36. Trick or Treat
37. Timing is Everything
38. Cupid Sandiego
39. Can You Ever Go Home Again? Part I
40 [END]. Can You Ever Go Home Again? Part II
Unfortunately, this is not in the original airdate order. Is it really that hard to put all the episodes in the correct airdate order? I know I'm just nitpicking but I want to watch the series the same way as it was airing in the 90's. On the plus side, the openings and endings are included on every episode. Overall, this is a decent release and worth picking up for the nostalgia. Hopefully one day, another company will give the series a proper release in the future.
5 stars for the series 1 star for the release.
Approx Runtime: 14hrs and 20 min
Aspect Ratio: 4:3/1:33:1
All 40 episodes on 4 DVD's
The image quality is a bit of a disappointment since they crammed 10 episodes per DVD as well as some bonus features. That said, when I play this on my computer, my DVD fan will run very high because so much space was used on the DVD's. In my opinion, it would've been a lot better if they released this on Blu-Ray. As we all know, Blu-Ray DVD's can hold a lot more space than regular DVD's. Personally, I gladly would have forked over $50 for the complete set (as long as it's in airdate order and uncut) on Blu-Ray either that or they should have put them on more DVD's but I suppose this release will do for now.
The packaging is pretty piss poor. The DVD's come in 4 paper sleeves and a single DVD case. Whoever thought that was a great idea to hold DVD's that way should be fired. This puts the DVD's at risk for scratching and plenty of finger prints. Whatever happened to the days when companies released complete series in actual box sets or thinpak releases?
Episode Guide
Disc 1:
1. The Stolen Smile
2. A Higher Calling
3. Dinosaur Delirium
4. Moondreams
5. By a Whisker
6. The Good Old, Bad Old Days
7. Rules of the Game
8. Chapter and Verse
9. Music to My Ears
10. The Play's the Thing
Disc 2:
11. Split Up
12. A Date With Carmen, Part 1
13. A Date With Carmen, Part 2
14. Skull and Double-Crossbones
15. Hot Ice
16. All For One
17. Scavenger Hunt
18. When It Rains
19. Déjà Vu
20. Boyhood's End, Part 1
21. Boyhood's End, Part 2
Disc 3:
22. The Tigress
23. The Remnants
24. Labyrinth
25. Labyrinth Part II: Woman of the Year 2101
26. Labyrinth Part III: When in Rome
27. Birds of a Feather
28. Shaman Spirits
29. Follow My Footprints
30. Curses, Foiled Again
Disc 4:
31. Just Like Old Times
32. The Unsinkable Carmen Sandiego (Retribution Part I)
33. In Memoriam (Retribution Part II)
34. Maelstrom's Revenge (Retribution Part III)
35. The Trial of Carmen Sandiego
36. Trick or Treat
37. Timing is Everything
38. Cupid Sandiego
39. Can You Ever Go Home Again? Part I
40 [END]. Can You Ever Go Home Again? Part II
Unfortunately, this is not in the original airdate order. Is it really that hard to put all the episodes in the correct airdate order? I know I'm just nitpicking but I want to watch the series the same way as it was airing in the 90's. On the plus side, the openings and endings are included on every episode. Overall, this is a decent release and worth picking up for the nostalgia. Hopefully one day, another company will give the series a proper release in the future.
5 stars for the series 1 star for the release.
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