Scooby-Doo Where Are You? Seasons One & Two (Rpkgd/DVD)

I grew up watching this series (I'm not old, mind you...I watched them on VHS first in the early 2000's), and it holds a very special place in my heart. I remember how "Hassle in the Castle" was my favorite episode (and it still is) and I would watch it over and over again until it drove my parents nuts.And then our VHS player broke, and this series couldn't be found anywhere on Netflix. So I fell away from the series. Until earlier this year, I came downstairs and saw my younger siblings watching the newest Scooby-Doo series (Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated), and I got excited. I mean, it's Scooby-Doo, what can go wrong?As it turns out, everything. After the episode finished, I was very upset. That was not Scooby-Doo that I had just watched. Romance was so overdone...yes there was some affection between Fred and Daphne in "Where are You?", but never to the extremes that "Mystery Incorporated" took it to. And they also overused Shaggy's use of the word "like." He did NOT use it that much in "Where are You?" And, most importantly, Scooby-Doo didn't actually feel like Scooby-Doo! The characters weren't lovable!That's when I marched straight up to my mother and said, "Mom, you need to by 'Where are You?' on DVD, if you can find it." We found this disc set, and we purchased it.And I'm glad we did. I have now fallen in love with the series once again, and my siblings have all but forgotten about "Mystery Incorporated" and they too now love this classic series. There is so much to like about "Scooby-Doo! Where are You?" It's hilariously funny, and Scooby is instantly one of my favorite characters. The way he tries to get out of things is a big hit in the family. The mysteries are all very unique in their own way, and we all have our own favorite episodes. The characters are so lovable and the things they say are cute and funny...we are often quoting the show. Perhaps the best thing is the animation. Considering this was made back in the late 1960s/early 1970s, the animation is very well done...sure, it's simple, but sometimes that's a good thing. In this case, it's a very good thing. What's pictured on screen is typically very basic and not very detailed, but the animation is so fluid and perfect that it doesn't even matter. This series is a true classic that will continue to live on in my heart.My only complaint has nothing to do with the series...it has to do with the case. The case is made of paper, and the disc holders are made of plastic. When you open it all the way up, it's split evenly in half with two discs on each side. But since the main case is made of paper, it ripped clean in half within a week of purchasing this product. And the box that you keep the case in broke in a matter of days. Basically, this is a poorly designed case, but it's nothing that can't be fixed with a little bit of tape.But I won't let the poor case design get in the way of my final score...this is a classic series and it's rating can't be degraded because it came in a poor case. I give "Scooby-Doo: Where are You?" a perfect 5/5, because it rightfully deserves it.

Okay I just got this a few days ago ,and I am slowly working my way through the episodes. Now of course like many people I have seen these episodes time and time again on tv through the years. But there is something about finally owning it for yourself that makes it extra special.As for the shipping I chose the super savings shipping option and it only took about roughly about 5 days including the weekend to receive. So i really can't complain on that! :-]I think what I like most is the ability to watch them whenever I want without having to wait till they come on boomerang to view. I am almost done with the first disc and am not disappointed in the least.Yes these episodes have a little wear and tear to them, as any older cartoon show would that was produced in the late 1960s, but to me that makes them even more vintage looking.Besides this show was never meant to be viewed in high definition anyways.There are tons of extras that I am as of yet to get into. I will wait till I have watched all of the actual episodes to delve more into those.Just being able to see this show on dvd and owning these first 2 seasons puts a smile on my face. I honestly think this was scooby doo at it's best. The stories were well formatted aind interesting. The show also knew how to tidy up towards the end quite well.These are definitely epsiodes that can be repeated.Even the ones i thought originally I wasn't a big fan of ( such as the dognapper episode.)I remember watching these as a kid and really getting into them and I enjoy them even more now as an adult.Shaggy and Scooby are as funny as ever. They play off really well with the rest of the gang's straight forward approach.I also own the "third season" ,but to be honest it is really the scooby doo show with third season labeled on it. It is enjoyable as well and pretty much picks up where the original series left off.Though you really can't beat these original episodes. I think i will have even more enjoyable times with these in the future.This is a MUST HAVE for serious scooby fans that is for sure.