Jim Henson's Mopatop Shop (DVD)

Advantages: great music, acting and storyline
Disadvantages: only two episodes on this one dvd, and they cut the tune!

...Isn't it wonderful when those child hood memories come back to you, and whats even better is when they are in snazzy updated (graphics and sound wise anyway) version, such as this dvd. Fraggle rock, as most can remember was another genius creation from Jim Henson. For those out of the loop, or are lucky enough to be too young to remember, he's the same man who is responsible for the existence of the muppets, sesame street and of course - the fraggles! COST: £4.99 PLACE OF PURCHASE: eBaY CERTIFICATE: U NUMBER OF DISCS: 1 REGION: 2 This DVD contains 2 episodes which are run back to back which cuts on time and makes the whole running only 48 minutes in length. What they've done with the orginal format is quite displeasing actually, although this version is less fuzzy than the vhs one they've cut down the episodes so that theres... Read review

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Advantages: Interesting, nicely put together
Disadvantages: a shame if you beleive fraggles are real!

...Fraggle rock was a kids and grown ups favourite television programme from the 1980's. Produced with the help of Jim Henderson's Muppets creations this show combined cute characters, enjoyable song and excellent moral teachings of friendship importance and caring for others. COST: £7.99 PLACE OF PURCHASE: Blockbuster Video NUMBER OF DISCS: 1 CERTIFICATE: PG REGION: 2 My favourite bit is, and will always be, the amazingly up-beat and admittely catchy theme tune at the start, which they play full length. I can never help but sing along. The episodes are well, not actually episodes, more like sections divided into each aspect of the making. For example the story boards, puppet designers, pupptiers, actors voices, stage set up and song cast. Entertainingly put together with a constant snap shot of certain favourite episodes... Read review

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Advantages: Good for all fans and collectors of Fraggle rock
Disadvantages: lack of basic features, no starting tunes also no end credits

...Fraggle rock was a kids and grown ups favourite television programme from the 1980's. Produced with the help of Jim Henderson's Muppets creations this show combined cute characters, enjoyable song and excellent moral teachings of friendship importance and caring for others. COST: £8.99 PLACE OF PURCHASE: Blockbuster Video NUMBER OF DISCS: 1 CERTIFICATE: PG REGION: 2 This DVD contains 3 episodes which are run back to back which cuts on time and makes the whole running only 48 minutes in length. What they've done with the orginal format is quite displeasing actually, although this version is less fuzzy than the vise one they've cut down the episodes so that theres no theme tune at the start of each one, nor is there any ending credits. This is a real shame, my favourite bit was always the amazingly up-beat and admittely catchy... Read review

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