Powerpuff Girls DVD Box Set

Hey there, guess what I got today? Oh ... the title gave it away didn't it. While I take some time to watch most of the episodes, and dive deep into the 30 hours of content, I figured I'd add some pack shots to our Flickr for you to enjoy.


Wasn't too keen when I found out the 6 discs were in individual cases, as I lack the shelf space for something so bulky that could've easily been changed otherwise. But it's the only way I'm getting all the episodes so I'll deal with it. Anyways, from the extras I've watched, it made the set worthy enough of a buy, but there's still alot more for me to go through before I can review it all. Stay tuned!

The Powerpuff Girls Rule!!! review

Didn't think I was going to actually do this, but I figured I would for such a special occasion. After a three year absence from Cartoon Network, the channel decided to bring everyone's favorite super-powered little girls back for their 10th Anniversary. To celebrate, Cartoon Network aired a marathon of The Powerpuff Girls, which then led into a top ten of episodes hand-picked by series creator Craig McCracken. But it didn't end there; the anniversary culminated with this brand new Powerpuff episode titled, "The Powerpuff Girls Rule!!!". This is the first new material of the original Powerpuff Girls in over three years!

Those with an eye for the medium will most likely notice that this episode looks unlike any previous PPG episode. The reason being is that it was entirely made in Flash, by the Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends team. Yes, entirely, even the opening has been remade in Flash. Personally, I've found that studios use Flash as a means for cheap animation and lazy effects; however for the most part, I found this episode to look and feel like any other PPG, though some cheap movements were noticed.

As for story, what can you expect from a cartoon aimed at young viewers. Basically, the Key to the World has arrived in Townsville, but has been misplace by the clumsy Mayor, and now every villain the girls have ever faced are aiming to get their hands on it. A simple premise, but it certainly works for the series.

But, the special really shines at what the series does best, and that's references. There's a plethora of things for us more mature viewers to find that kids may not notice or get. For instance, Mojo Jojo's entrance is a spoof of the "Dramatic Chipmunk", there's a cameo of Foster's Frankie, a split second glimpse of Ms. Bellum's face (finally!), and a musical number with Mojo spoofing Tears For Fears' 1985 hit, "Everybody Wants To Rule the World", plus a few others. Put it this way, fans of McCracken's work and comedic style will surely be pleased, I know I was.

Overall, it's a decent way to carry out the series, and the thought of a new episode was a much appreciated gesture in itself. It's not the greatest episode ever, and the Flash design may not sit as well as the old traditional style, but the episode does a good job of staying true to the series, and for that it's good. And, with McCracken's Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends also coming to an end soon, I'd be curious to see what they do for it's anniversary.

Overall score: 8.6/10

The Power Flash Girls

Remember the other day when I posted about the Powerpuff Girls' 10th Anniversary? The one with the brand new episode? The one I was curious about as to whether it would be made like the old episodes or be Flash animated like Craig McCracken's current series, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends? Well I got my answer in this video from Cartoon Network:

Powerpuff Girls' 10th Anniversary Preview

Straight from McCracken's mouth he says that the new episode, "The Powerpuff Girls Rule!!!", is being animated by the Foster's Flash animation unit; thus ending my speculation. Can't say I'm overly pleased by this, despite McCracken's claim that, "It's gonna look really cool."

It's not that Flash animation is bad, but a lot of studios tend to use it as a cheap way of production instead of treating the program as digital paper. I'll have to be the judge come Monday night though, maybe you'll watch it too?

Powerpuff Girls' 10th Anniversary

Can you believe that? It's going to be 10 years since the Powerpuff Girls first premiered ... and about 5 years since Cartoon Network stopped airing the show just so that they could make a big deal about it later on. But enough of me ranting, onto the news!

In order to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the show, Cartoon Network will be doing three things:

First off is an all day marathon of series' creator, Craig McCracken’s favorite episodes. This will take place on January 19th, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, because nothing says "equal rights" like three super-powered little girls.

This marathon will then lead into the first new Powerpuff Girls episode since 2004 titled, "THE POWERPUFF GIRLS RULE!!!" Which is actually kind of exciting in my opinion, as I'm curious if it will get the Flash quality of McCracken's current series, Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends, or if it will retain the traditional animation style the show was created in.

And on the day after, Tuesday the 20th, Cartoon Network will release The Complete Powerpuff Girls Anniversary Collector’s Set, a 6 DVD set that includes all 78 episodes of the show, as well as the made for TV movie, T'was the Fight Before Christmas. It is not stated if it will include the new episode, but it will not include The Powerpuff Girls Movie. The set will retail at an MSRP of $59.97

via Turner Newsroom

The set seems like a great deal right? But what about us suckers that bought The Powepuff Girls - Complete First Season DVD boxset?! Yeah, thanks a lot Cartoon Network, thanks for not releasing the rest of the seasons so that I can feel like I wasted 20 dollars.