Gumby: The Very Best New Adventures of Gumby, Vol. 1
Our Price: $38.49
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $10.00 (click here)
Category: DVD
See more DVD releases
Buy this DVD movie at online store in your country
Canada
Canada
DVD Cover Information
Performer: Art ClokeyPerformer: Dick Beals
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 84 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-06-28
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Rhino / Wea
Movie Reviews of Gumby: The Very Best New Adventures of Gumby, Vol. 1
Movie Review: The Gumby I grew up with.
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been a Gumby fan ever since I watched the re-runs on Nickelodeon in the early 90s. They usually showed a couple of episodes per half-hour show, and it included one new episode and one classic (infamously redubbed). This DVD has just the new episodes (12 in all) that have never been released on home video before.
I like this version of Gumby a lot. He's formed a band with his friends - Pokey, Prickle, and Goo. They're called the Gumbys, and they practice in a barn and rock out at ice cream socials. And, of course, they battle the Blockheads and go on crazy adventures like always. The series contains new characters, most notably Denali the mammoth and Tilly the chicken. And many of the minor characters from the original series are still around - Minga, Professor Kapp, King Ott, and the Groobee (yes!). Sadly, Nopey is nowhere to be found. Be sure to keep an eye out for the quick shot of Gumby in his Michael Jackson Thriller outfit! And the Ironbee has to be seen to be believed.
It almost seems that Rhino got this set mixed up with their redubbed set they put out a few years ago. The menu screens play the original Gumby theme song instead of the 80s version. And unfortunately, the 80s opening is not to be found - no opening at all, in fact. The closing credits are there, though. I found it funny that there's a tagline on the back of the DVD case stating 'ALL ORIGINAL EVERYTHING! MUSIC, VOICES, FX'. Rhino must have heard the complaints from the old-school Gumby fans on their first boxset! The only extra is a 'trailer' for the Gumby vs. the Astrobots video game. It's more of a teaser, though, since it shows no actual game footage at all.
All in all, I really enjoyed this DVD. A second volume was released simultaneously that I have yet to watch. Keep 'em coming, Rhino! And don't forget to release the original series in its original format. You've got a returning customer here!
Similar DVD Movies
Gumby and Pokey 3" Bendable Figure SetNJ Croce; NJ Croce; Toy
Best price: $5.95
Price in other shops:
NJ Croce Gumby and Pokey Bendable Figure SetNJ Croce; NJ Croce; NJ Croce; Kitchen; Home
Best price: $8.25
Price in other shops:
Felix the Cat: The Complete 1958-1959 SeriesGenius; Release date: 2007-10-02; DVD
Best price: $3.74
Price in other shops:
Blockheads 5" PairNJ Croce; NJ Croce; Toy
Best price: $5.81
The Original Gumby and Friends Bendable Poseable 5-Piece Collectible SetN.J. Croce Company; N.J. Croce Company; Toy
Best price: $20.00
Artist Not Provided - Christmas With GumbyGT; Release date: 2003-09-23; DVD
Best price: $1.98
Price in other shops:
The Very Best New Adventures of Gumby Vol.2 DVDRelease date: 2005-06-28; DVD
Best price: $15.11
Gumby: the MovieGenius; Release date: 2008-04-22; DVD
Best price: $2.52
Price in other shops:
Artist Not Provided - Gumby's Greatest AdventuresGT; Release date: 2003-09-23; DVD
Best price: $1.99
Price in other shops:
Gumby Essentials Vol. 1Genius; Release date: 2007-09-04; DVD
Best price: $2.79
Price in other shops: