80s Cartoons Primer: Remembering Saturday Morning
The 80s: a time when cartoons ruled Saturday morning, from 7:00 AM until well past 12:00 PM, with cartoons, 1-minute briefs, previews, imaginative station IDs & promos, and live-action narrations. Here, we'll take a look back at this great decade, and display a running list of all 80s cartoons that are available on DVD!
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Remembering 80s Cartoons...
When TV was all about what kids wanted to see
Those old enough to remember it truly appreciate this great decade of television programming and the memories it gave us: from Alf Tales to the Legend of Zelda. We heard radio hits playing in the background of cartoons such as Kidd Video and Captain N: The Game Master. We were shown animated versions of popular children's books on CBS Storybreak. The kids from Dungeons and Dragons constantly tried to find their way home, while encountering the mysterious and enigmatic Dungeonmaster, and magician Presto's unpredictable hat of unlimited worthless items...Beyond Saturday Morning, we were treated to great after school programming as well: such as He-Man and its "moral of the story," Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors, C.O.P.S, and more. While G.I. Joe battled the evil Cobra organization, the Silverhawks fought Mon-Starr, not to be confused with marshall Bravestarr - the man who had powers of a hawk, wolf, puma and bear...or, John Blackstar - astronaut who crash landed on a mysterious, magical planet, and uses his Star Sword to defeat the evil Overlord.
Although few, there were some rivalries amongst the series...such as Peter, Ray, Winston and Egon of the Real Ghostbusters, and Filmation's Ghostbusters, who featured two guys and...well, a butterfly net-wielding gorilla named Tracy.
Sundays were a little low-key in terms of animated programs, but we did have the unforgettable Super Sunday: featuring short segments of Robotix, Bigfoot and the Muscle Machines, Jem, and the violently fun Inhumanoids.
80s Cartoon Spin-offs and Toylines
...because cartoons and marketing go together
Robots were abound by the numbers, there were the heroic Autobots and evil Decepticons of The Transformers - the Guardians and the Renegades from the Go-Bots...then there were the Mighty Orbots - a team of 6 personable robots who combined to form one super robot...much like the super robot from Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs, but none could compare with the mighty Voltron: Defender of the Universe, who protected planet Arus against the evil forces of King Zarkon and Prince Lotor. Haven't had enough robots yet? There was the rotation series Force Five - great Japanamation featuring Gaiking, Dangard Ace, Grandizer, Spaceketeers, and Starvengers...whew. Oh, and last but not least, Rick Hunter and Robotech.Back then, you couldn't have a cartoon without hocking some kind of toy line, now could you? Undoubtedly, you have owned a Transformer, GI Joe, My Little Pony, Sky Commander, Go-Bot or He-Man action figure. I guess it is true, the cartoons did a damn good job as a marketing tool!
So, hard-core fans and enlightened ones combined, these great toons have made their way into your life in some form or another. If only today's kids could be so fortunate.
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Alf Tales on DVD
Alf Animated Series originally aired on NBC's Saturday morning block from 1987-1990. Alf Animated Adventures follows Alf pre-Earth adventures on his home planet of Melmac with his family, his girlfriend Rhonda and friends Skip and Sloop. Alf Tales is a series in which Alf retells classic stories with his uniquely comical twist. Fans of the live-action '80s sitcom ALF are granted the opportunity to see what their favorite alien's life was like on his native planet Melmac before he was stranded on Earth. Meet ALF'S parents, join him in school, and get to know his friends in this collection of nine episodes, including "Hair Today, Bald Tomorrow," Birdman of Melmac," and "Pismo and the Orbit Gyro."
Alvin and the Chipmunks on DVD
Lights... camera... Alvin! Alvin? "Alll-vin!" Yes, it's everyone's favorite singing chipmunks--Alvin, Simon, and Theodore--in their very first full-length motion picture. When Dave Seville embarks on a solo business trip to Europe, a disappointed Simon, Theodore, and Alvin are left at home in the care of the accident-prone Miss Miller. But soon Alvin has agreed to an offer that will allow the boys to become jet-setters of their own--by participating in an around-the-world hot-air balloon race! Their main competitors in the airborne adventure are the Chipettes--Brittany, Jeannette, and Eleanor--but their real opponents turn out to be Klaus and Claudia, two conniving international crooks who have cooked up the "race" as a front for their worldwide diamond smuggling operation.
Beetlejuice on DVD, VHS
Snag the VHS or DVD versions of this unreleased cartoon on eBay! The list is updated daily. Check back to see if any new auctions have begun.
Bionic Six on DVD
Check back often as we update this list of Bionic Six episodes, found on Ebay (unfortunately, no information is available that indicates that this series will ever make an official DVD release).
Blackstar on DVD
Astronaut John Blackstar's shuttle passes through a black hole and crashes on the planet Sagar. He is rescued by the gentle Trobbits, who live under the tyranny of the Overlord, possessor of one half of an all-powerful sword. Armed with the other half, Blackstar aids the resistance with his dragon, Warlock; the shape-shifter Klone; and the sorceress, Mara.
Bravestarr on DVD
Marshall Bravestarr is the lawman of the wild-west planet "New Texas" with help from Thirty-Thirty, his cybernetic talking horse and Deputy Fuzz, his sidekick and Shaman, his mentor. Bravestarr with his special powers fights the outlaw Tex-Hex, the leader of the Carrion Bunch, who are after the mineral Kerium, Bravestarr sets out to set things right and enforce peace and justice on "New Texas".
C.O.P.S. on DVD
Set in the year 2020, The Central Organization of Police Specialists (C.O.P.S.) is a special group of policemen with cyborg enhancements that strengthen each member's particular talents. Their mission is to fight crime in the metropolis of Empire City, with their main enemy being crimelord 'The Big Boss' and his goons.
Captain N: The Game Master on DVD
Kevin Keene, a teenager from Northridge, California, is brought to another universe known as Videoland, along with his dog, Duke, to defeat the evil villainess, Mother Brain. Mother Brain is trying to conquer Videoland. Kevin has been brought to defeat her, as foretold in an Ancient Prophecy. Kevin is given the title "Captain N: The Game Master". He and Duke join the N Team, which consists of Princess Lana (the Ruler of Videoland), Simon Belmont (the hero from Castlevania), Mega Man, Kid Icarus, and Gameboy (a giant supercomputer). The N Team goes up against the evil Mother Brain (the villain from Metroid) and her minions, King Hippo (Punch-Out), the Eggplant Wizard (Kid Icarus), and Dr. Wily (Mega Man). These forces of good and evil go up against each other and often find themselves in comical, hilarious situations.
Care Bears on DVD
The Care Bears live in a country high in the clouds, where they have a lot of fun together. But they also do care for the human children on Earth, who they watch through huge telescopes from the sky, and come to help whenever there is need. Nikolas, a magician's apprentice, is in danger of getting under the influence of a bad spirit, which resides in an ancient spell book. The siblings Kim and Jason don't trust anyone anymore after being disappointed once too often. The Care Bears take them into their wonderland where they experience exciting and dangerous adventures together and quickly become good friends.
Centurions on DVD, VHS
Check back frequently for new auctions and sales of Centurions episodes on eBay!
Chip N Dale's Rescue Rangers on DVD
No crime is too small for the Rescue Rangers! Join the courageous Chip 'n' Dale along with their friends Gadget Hackwrench, Zipper, and Monterey Jack as they face off against some of the most outrageous villains the world has ever seen in this fun-filled 3-disc collection. Whether investigating stolen peanut supplies at the local zoo or thwarting the plans of the evil at Cat and his gang, the Rescue Rangers use their unique perspective to solve mysteries that leave the police baffled. So climb aboard the Rangermobile, and set off for a wild ride with CHIP 'N' DALE RESCUR RANGERS!
Count Duckula on DVD
Count Duckula is an egotistical vegetarian vampire duck who lives in a castle that can travel anywhere he wants to go. He lives with his servants: Nanny, his large and stupid nanny who always has her arm in a sling, and Igor, his evil butler. While Nanny accidentally destroys furniture and Igor attempts to turn the broccoli chomping duck to the dark side, a vampire hunter lurks around with a wooden stake-in-a-gun and unattractive intentions. Although "Duckula" is a spin-off of "Dangermouse", the humor is of a completely different and original style.
Danger Mouse on DVD
The greatest mouse spy the world has ever known in one of the greatest cartoons television has ever shown--finally, at long last, Danger Mouse is on DVD! From the famed animation studios of Cosgrove Hall Productions (The Wind in the Willows, Count Duckula) come the uproarious tongue-in-cheek adventures of Danger Mouse and his timid hamster sidekick Penfold. London-based, the intrepid duo receives orders from their walrus boss Commander K. Their mission--to save the world from crazed villains like the toady Baron Silas Greenback and his henchman crow Stiletto, diabolical master thieves, and even the show's narrator. Aided by whacky hi-tech gizmos, Danger Mouse is world's smallest secret agent. Spoofing everything from James Bond to Dr. Who, Danger Mouse is sly, hilarious entertainment for kids of all ages. This exclusive DVD set features all 20 episodes from the first two seasons, including the never-aired "lost" pilot episode.
Defenders of the Earth on DVD
Marvel Productions gave an invigorating update to a trio of venerable comic strip heroes in the '80s animated series Defenders of the Earth; though the teaming of Flash Gordon, Mandrake the Magician, and The Phantom did not prove as popular with young viewers as they did some fifty years before (the show lasted just one season, and the Marvel tie-in comic only ran for four issues), the concept clearly had a following, as evidenced by this impressive five-disc set. The series' premise, which takes place in the year 2015, pits space adventurer Flash Gordon against his longtime foe Ming the Merciless, who is again bent on dominating the Earth; to thwart Ming's plans, Flash teams with jungle king The Phantom and spellcaster Mandrake the Magician (whose henchman, Lothar, has been here promoted to fulltime hero status), as well as their respective offspring, to protect the planet.
Dennis the Menace on DVD
Although the entire series has not been released, a handful of episodes from the original 1986 series are available on DVD.
Denver, the Last Dinosaur on VHS
The series was never released on DVD, so your only hope of seeing this one again is by getting the original VHS releases from a private seller, occasionally seen on Amazon:
Dino Riders on DVD
Yet another great series that has not/may never make an official release to DVD...check back here for a daily-updated list of episodes available on eBay!
Dinosaucers on DVD
This show has never made it to DVD, nor may it ever. Although it had a very limited VHS run, the only place to find it is on eBay. Check back often, as this list auto-updates when it is up for Auction or Buy It Now:
Droids: Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO on DVD
Not the entire series, but a collection of 15 episodes on DVD:
Duck Tales on DVD
The world's wealthiest duck brings his high-flying escapades home to DVD with DUCKTALES. Scrooge McDuck has a nose for business that leads him to the far corners of the world, but even this tycoon has his hands full when nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie join the fun. Joined by their loyal pals Launchpad McQuack, Gyro Gearloose, Mrs. Beakley, and Webby Vanderquack, the DUCKTALES gang never fails to deliver a wealth of adventure. Whether searching for the Fountain of Youth, traveling back in time to the days of King Arthur's Round Table, or being accidentally launched into outer space -- you can always bank on Scrooge and the boys to keep the thrills coming. Get ready for a fortune of fun with some of the most memorable DUCKTALES episodes ever on 3 discs. It's a feather-raising quack-up that you and your family will treasure.
Dungeons and Dragons on DVD
All 27 digitally remastered episodes in this long awaited (and highly acclaimed - by fans) series! It also includes tons of special features, such as an all-new half hour documentary, 'Entering the Realm of Dungeons & Dragons' featuring interviews with the show's production team, writers, animators, and network executives; Two commentary tracks for episodes 'Night of No Tomorrow' & 'The Dragon's Graveyard' with producer Bob Richardson, story editor/ voice director Hank Saroyan, writers Mark Evanier & Michael Reaves, and CBS executives Ted Field II & Judy Price, and more.
Ewoks on DVD
Join your favorite Star Wars characters, the Ewoks, with this double-feature collection. Star Wars Animated Adventures: Ewoks includes two animated movies, ensuring hours of fun and entertainment for the whole family. These head-over-paws excursions into the continuing adventures of the Ewoks take us to the forest moon of Endor where we find the lovable fur-balls still living in their tree top villages. 2 episodes.
Fat Albert on DVD
Animated Saturday-morning television cartoon about Fat Albert and his friends. The situations portrayed usually carried a message or a moral as these kids got into and out of various kinds of trouble.
Galaxy High on DVD
A short-lived cartoon dealing with Doyle and Aimee, two Earthling students, who are chosen to attend a high school in outer space (Aimee for being the #1 student, Doyle for being a failure). Their lives change around as Doyle hardly makes any friends, and Aimee becomes popular. The two students befriend alien classmates and learn to get along with them, despite their differences.
Galaxy Rangers on DVD
With Earth inhabited by both friendly aliens and humankind, 2086 offers many exciting possibilities for the future. But danger lurks as mankind explores the extra terrestrial skies via a hyperdrive donated by their alien guests. Fortunately the GALAXY RANGERS are fully equipped for the task, and set about defending earth in their own inimitable style.
Garfield and Friends on DVD
Garfield, the newspaper cartoon strip by Jim Davis, was such a hit when adapted to occasional animated specials on CBS in the 1980s that the network built a Saturday morning series, Garfield and Friends, around the portly, sardonic cat. The new show, wrapped within its winning programming formula, also proved successful. Episodes of Garfield and Friends featured two eight-minute stories starring Garfield, the airhead pooch Odie, and their owner, bachelor Jon Arbuckle, that were joined by one short, delightful new cartoon called U.S. Acres, concerning the misadventures of a group of barnyard animals led by a clever pig called Orson. Garfield and Friends expanded to an hour by season 2 and lasted seven years; several members of the vocal cast also had leading roles on U.S. Acres, and both shows attracted such celebrity guests as Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, and Debra Messing.
Ghostbusters (Filmation) on DVD
Eddie, Jake and their pet gorilla Tracy track down and eliminate ghosts with the help of a few supernatural sidekicks. This is an animated remake of the live-action series, "The Ghost Busters" (1975), and is in no way related to the more well-known film "Ghostbusters" (1984).
Ghostbusters (The Real Ghostbusters) on DVD
Inexplicably, only a handful of episodes from the epic (and arguably one of the greatest) 80s cartoons has been released. We can only hope for a complete, unedited seasonal release in the near future.
G.I. Joe on DVD
A full-fledged release of one of the most successful and epic cartoons of the 80s, digitally remastered and immortalized on DVD! Unfortunately, the continuation of the series seems to have been put on hold - hopefully it will resume in the near future. Be sure to pick up the "Real American Hero" DVD - it's the original miniseries that aired before the regular series, in 1983.
Gummi Bears on DVD
Long ago, there was a thriving civilization of small humanoid bears called Gummi Bears. Possessing powerful magic and advanced technology, this race coexisted with humans until the growing rivalry forced the Gummis to flee across the sea, leaving only a small caretaker colony to prepare for a possible return. However, generations passed and the colony forgot their purpose even as human knowledge of the race faded into mere legend. All that changes when the colony meets a boy with a Gummi Bear medallion which unlocks the Great Book of Gummi which reveals lost knowledge of their past. Now the colony has dedicated themselves to the new goal to rediscover their heritage with the help of a few trusted humans while preventing new enemies like Duke Igthorn from exploiting that heritage to their own ends.
Heathcliff & the Catillac Cats on DVD
A practical joker and trouble maker Heathcliff struts through life in search of new ways to torment Spike the neighborhood bulldog or to woo Sonja his beloved fancy feline girlfriend. At home he is bane of Grandpa's existence but adored by Grandma and Iggy Nutmeg his human owners. Joined with Heathcliff is The Catillac Cats gang a band of junkyard cats with there leader Riff Raff a short cat with a tall sexy feline girlfriend named Cleo and a Cadillac car that can change into almost anything. Riff Raff's get-rich-quick schemes and search for good eats have the rest of the gang Hector, Mugo, and Wordsworth constantly in and out of trouble and adventures. It includes all 24 episodes, plus the "we'll be back" transitions, and more.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe on DVD
In a distant and mystical land, wimpy Prince Adam leads the life of royalty. Unknown to all but a few close friends/allies, Prince Adam is actually a hero, the mighty He-Man. Together with his friends, (such as Teela; her father, a man-at-arms; mysterious Orko and his mighty friend/horse substitute Battle Cat), He-Man battles the evil Skeletor and his minions for control of the world, and, more importantly, for the control, power and "honor of Greyskull," the mysterious castle from which He-Man derives his powers.
Hulk Hogan's Rock N Wrestling on VHS
Relive this great 80s Saturday morning cartoon (but only on VHS - since it never made it to DVD). Check back here often to snag a copy off of eBay, this list is updated daily!
Incredible Hulk on DVD
The 1982 animated television series based on the comic superhero, the Incredible Hulk, a green-skinned monster that fights villains only when he becomes activated by Dr. Banner's anger.
Inhumanoids on DVD
From Marvel/Claster, the team behind Transformers and G.I. Joe, comes another action-packed wonder, INHUMANOIDS, which debuted on television in 1986. Long ago, the Inhumanoids (Metlar, Tendril and D'Compose) were defeated by the Mutores (Granites, Redwoods and Magnakor), who imprisoned the Inhumanoids under the Earth's crust until unsuspecting humans dug them up, unleashing their evil. Now, a team of scientists (Armstrong, Bright, Auger and Liquidator) called Earth Corps teams up with the Mutores to take on the Inhumanoids and stop their plans to destroy the planet. Own this classic series, remembered best from Super Sunday.
Inspector Gadget
Bumbling Inspector Gadget battles the forces of M.A.D. with the aid of the various gadgets he has on his person: pop-up rollerskates, extensible arms, a helicopter-hat, etc. Despite the arsenal at his disposal (which is just as likely to misfire as work properly), Gadget never seems to be able to catch Dr. Claw, the mastermind behind M.A.D. Quite often, in fact, any success that Gadget might have is often caused by his niece Penny and her dog, who Gadget consistently fails to recognize as working incognito on the case.
Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors on DVD
In an effort to stop planetary hunger, Jayce's father, Audric, accidentally creates evil plants that want to consume the minerals and water on every planet they cross. The universe's only hope is Jayce and his ragtag crew, who must travel the universe in search of his father and a way to defeat Saw Boss and his evil plant followers, the Monster Minds. Another series we'd love to see an uncut release for!
Jem on DVD
IMDB: Jerrica Benton is the owner of Starlight Music and the Starlight Foundation, which is a foster home for young girls. But by using her earrings to project a holographic image over herself, she is transformed into her alter ego Jem, the lead singer for the successful music group, Jem and the Holograms. Other members of the group are Jerrica's sensitive little sister Kimber, the strong-willed Aja, and the creative Shana. The group's rivals are The Misfits, made up of the cold-hearted Pizzazz, the tough-acting Roxy, and the humble Stormer. Jem and her friends are always involved in glamorous and exciting adventures around the world, while touching people's hearts with their hit songs.
Kid Super Power Hour/Hero High on DVD
All 26 episodes of Hero High, with special features including actor interviews, the live-action intros, and a great documentary about the show.
Legend of Zelda on DVD
The complete series on DVD for the first time! Link is back to protect Princess Zelda and the Triforce of Wisdom from the clutches of the evil Ganon. The Legend Of Zelda - The Complete Animated Series (spawned from the massively popular and influential '80s Nintendo game) is an exciting classic that captures all of the adventure, action and nostalgia that makes The Legend Of Zelda a beloved fan favorite! The Legend Of Zelda - The Complete Animated Series (all 13 episodes) is available for the first time on this expansive 3-Disc Set.
Littles on DVD
While the series was never released on DVD, the movie is here: Henry's parents are lost in Africa, so he must live with his greedy and heartless Uncle Augustus. In the crevices of the house live the "Littles" kind, elf-like creatures. August enslaves Henry and wants to tear down his house to build a shopping center. Grandpa Little cares for Tom and Lucy, the Littles' children. Tom befriends a vicious cat by removing a splinter from his paw. After a series of adventures, the Littles and Henry get evidence of Augustus' plot to steal Henry's home. Augustus is arrested, the house is saved, and all ends well.
M.A.S.K. on DVD
Illusion is the ultimate weapon Led by Matt Trakker, the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand is a secret organization that fights crime in an unusual way. By donning specially charged masks they have extraordinary powers to fight the villains of VENOM, who pose a real threat to the free world with their own special equipment. In addition to the masks, our heroes, and their counterparts, have super vehicles capable of a wide range of defensive and offensive actions, from changing a car into a jet or becoming a submarine. Trakker meets each unusual situation by requesting his computer to pick the agents best suited for the job. As each agent has special talents some are better for a particular mission than others. VENOM, led by Miles Mayhem, always has their hands full when their evil plans for control are met by the crusading forces of M.A.S.K. Collection 1 includes episodes 1-38.
Mighty Orbots on VHS
Orbots episodes were originally released back in the day, in clamshell VHS's. You can still find them today on eBay! Check back often for our daily updated list:
My Little Pony on DVD
Experience the magical adventures of Pony Land, Flutter Valley, and Paradise Estate. Featuring the voice talent of Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson).
My Pet Monster on VHS
The series never made it to DVD, so you'll have to settle for the VHS's! Check back often for a daily-updated listing, here:
Police Academy the Animated Series on VHS
The DVD versions were never released, so your only hope in seeing the series again is to get the original VHS's. If interested, check back daily for this updated list:
Pound Puppies on DVD
Only the original 1988 movie has been released on DVD. There's no information about the status of the entire series.
Rainbow Brite on DVD
The universe is growing dark and on Earth it is eternal winter all because a selfish princess is trying to keep the diamond like planet Spectra to herself. Rainbow Brite, a girl in charge of changing the seasons and keeping the universe colorful, steps up to stop the princess. All of her friends help, including a brash, overconfident new aquaintance called Krys. If Rainbow does not free Spectra (and if she and Krys don't stop arguing) everything will turn gray and die.
Rambo: Force of Freedom on DVD
Surprisingly, this long-lost 80s cartoon made its debut to DVD in 2005, with these extremely crisp, remastered episodes.
Robotech on DVD
Producers at Harmony Gold combined the series Super Dimension Fortress: Macross, Genesis Climber Mospeada, and Super-dimensional Cavalry Southern Cross to create a sprawling space opera with a new plot: Robotech (1985), which helped to build an audience for anime in the U.S. The story begins in 1999, when a gigantic spaceship strikes the Earth. Ten years later, Earth forces relaunch the ship as the alien Zentraedi attack, hoping to recapture it. The seesaw warfare is played against a vague romantic triangle involving brash pilot Rick Hunter, straight-laced officer Lisa Hayes, and aspiring singer Minmei. The Zentraedi have somehow lost the secret of biological reproduction, but the two races are virtually identical biochemically. The similarity is sealed by the marriage of Earth pilot Max and Zentraedi spy Miriya. Minmei's performances become a key element in the ongoing war, as the Zentraedi consider her bubblegum pop songs a form of "psychological assault." (They have a point.) Although humanity emerges victorious, much of the Earth is devastated. Lisa and Rick discover their true feelings as the new threat of the Robotech Masters appears--which leads into the second continuity.
Robotix on DVD, VHS
Get this great series on either format. It was released on DVD, but was unfortunately pulled from production. The "Robotix Movie" is actually the entire TV series of episodes, run back-to-back. eBay is now the only means of getting it:
Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs on DVD
All that's currently available for this long-lost series is this "best of" episode compilation.
She-Ra: Princess of Power on DVD
The original uncut series in a highly acclaimed, remastered format. Contains tons of special features with viewable bios of all characters, and more!
Silverhawks on DVD, VHS
Let's hope an official release of this series makes it to DVD. In the meantime, your only hope to get episodes is on eBay! Check here often as this list is updated on a daily basis. Be first in line to snag Silverhawks episodes! They go fast.
Smurfs on DVD
Amazingly, a full series-by-series release hasn't happened yet. However, there is a box set of the series, composed of 3 DVDs.
Snorks on DVD
Those serious about getting this series will have some difficulty, as it was mysteriously pulled from production: The Snorks, originally a comic book created by Nic Broca in 1982, featured a race of small, colorful, fictional beings that live in the underwater world of Snorkland. The comic was later adapted to television and quickly became one of everyone's favorite Saturday morning cartoons of all-time, which ran on NBC from 1984 to 1989. Join Allstar, Junior, Casey, & their friends as they embark upon fun-filled adventures in Snorkland. Episdes Featured: Daffney's Not So Great Escape Willie's Best Friend Day of the Juniors Dr. Strangesnork's Bomb Who's Who? The Silly Snorkasaurus Battle of the Gadgets Little Lord Occy.
Spiral Zone on VHS
Spiral Zone episodes were individually released in a limited VHS set, but are long discontinued. Check back often to find them on eBay, on this daily updated list:
Starcom on DVD
Only this sole DVD with 3 episodes exists.
Strawberry Shortcake on DVD
Although this franchise has been re-introduced with a new series, we'll list the original 80s episodes on DVD here:
Super Mario Brothers Super Show on DVD
In 1989 the two most famous plumbers from Brooklyn burst out of the Nintendo game world and onto television screens across America. The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! aired weekday afternoons and brought Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool and King Koopa more thrilling adventures as animated cartoon characters. And if that weren't enough, each episode also contained live-action segments featuring Mario and Luigi running their Brooklyn plumbing shop - all before they were flushed down a drainpipe into the Mushroom World. With professional wrestler Captain Lou Albano as Mario, Danny Wells as Luigi, plus a strong rock 'n' rap score, the show attracted guest stars like pop sensation Cyndi Lauper, professional wrestler Sgt. Slaughter, Danica McKellar (The Wonder Years), NBA superstar Magic Johnson and Nicole Eggert (Baywatch).
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on DVD
A release of the original 1987 series, remastered on DVD: This show tells the adventures of four turtles who were transformed into humanoids by a strange ooze and were trained as ninja by a human martial arts master, Hamato Yoshi, who was changed into a humanoid rat, Splinter, by the same substance. Together with the intrepid reporter, April O'Neil, they fight against the threats against the world, like Shredder and Krang.
Teen Wolf on DVD
Since it was never officially released, eBay is your option to find episodes of this great NBC Saturday Morning 80s cartoon!
Thundercats on DVD
The inhabitants of the planet Thundera evacuate just before it is destroyed. They were pursued by a band of mutants. All but one of their escape ships was destroyed. Only a small group of Thunderans (Thundercats) remained. With only half engine power, the group, which was led by Jaga, had to set a course for the nearest planet. Jaga commanded their ship while the other 7 were in their stasis tubes. Jaga died on their journey to Third Earth and their ship crashed there. Soon they made friends with various groups in the area and they designed a fortress. Mumm-Ra the centuries-old embodiment of evil, along with the mutants that destroyed the rest of the Thunderans are a constant threat. But Lion-O, the new leader of the Thundercats, with his weapon the "Sword of Omens" will help the Thundercats to have a standing chance.
Transformers on DVD
For the most unknown reason, the entire series of The Transformers was completely pulled from production. Your best hope is to find the original sets from private sellers. We'll list the direct links for your convenience. The original animated movie, however, has been re-released as a special edition, and is readily available.
Ulysses 31 on DVD
NOTE: These are only PAL versions, and cannot run on US or Canada fashioned DVD players!
It is the 31st Century and Ulysses is a famous explorer and pilot in space but he desires to go home to Earth to his wife. He takes his son Telemachus and Telemachus's new robot gift Nono with him and takes the space-ship Odyssey with computer Shyrka and his crew. En route to Earth Telemachus is kidnapped and is taken to the Cyclops, a huge robot with one eye and is worshiped by a cult. Ulysses destroys the Cyclops and as well as rescuing Telemachus takes Numenor and Yumi, two children from the planet Zotra with them. However this enrages the ancient gods of Olympus, still existing after all this time, and in revenge, puts the crew and Numenor into a deep sleep, wipe the location of Earth from Shyrka's memory, and put the Odyssey in the universe of Olympus. The only way out is for Ulysses to find the "Kingdom Of Hades", but Ulysses, Telemachus, Yumi, Nono and Shyrka have to defend against the Trident - the forces of the gods and the dubious community of the Universe in a desperate search for finding a cure for the crew and to find the Kingdom Of Hades and find a way home to Earth. A version of the infamous Greek trials of Ulysses set in space...
It is the 31st Century and Ulysses is a famous explorer and pilot in space but he desires to go home to Earth to his wife. He takes his son Telemachus and Telemachus's new robot gift Nono with him and takes the space-ship Odyssey with computer Shyrka and his crew. En route to Earth Telemachus is kidnapped and is taken to the Cyclops, a huge robot with one eye and is worshiped by a cult. Ulysses destroys the Cyclops and as well as rescuing Telemachus takes Numenor and Yumi, two children from the planet Zotra with them. However this enrages the ancient gods of Olympus, still existing after all this time, and in revenge, puts the crew and Numenor into a deep sleep, wipe the location of Earth from Shyrka's memory, and put the Odyssey in the universe of Olympus. The only way out is for Ulysses to find the "Kingdom Of Hades", but Ulysses, Telemachus, Yumi, Nono and Shyrka have to defend against the Trident - the forces of the gods and the dubious community of the Universe in a desperate search for finding a cure for the crew and to find the Kingdom Of Hades and find a way home to Earth. A version of the infamous Greek trials of Ulysses set in space...
Visionaries on DVD, VHS
Add this incredible yet short-lived 80s cartoon to your collection! eBay is the only place to currently purchase a copy, as an official release has not taken place yet.
Voltron on DVD
This series focuses on 5 lion robots and their pilots as they defend the galaxy and planet Arus vs. the forces of King Zarkon and Prince Lotor from planet Doom.
Vytor: The Starfire Champion on DVD
Relive this extremely rare syndicated series, which didn't even air for an entire season, on this digitally-remastered DVD!
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80s Cartoons: Feedback
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SellClean
Apr 8, 2012 @ 12:20 am | delete
- Jemm was totally outrageous!
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agoofyidea
Mar 31, 2012 @ 9:16 am | delete
- This brought back some good memories.
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TriciaLymeMom
Mar 29, 2012 @ 10:45 pm | delete
- That was great...lots of fun memories. :) Linked on http://www.squidoo.com/cartoon-trivia-quizes
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themeaparty
Oct 15, 2011 @ 11:37 pm | delete
- We recently subscribed to a retro cartoon station, so I'm reliving The Smurfs, He-Man and Scooby Doo. My wife is reliving Jem! (So I wrote a lens in honor - http://www.squidoo.com/jem-and-the-holograms)
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JeanJohnson
Sep 23, 2011 @ 8:29 am | delete
- I remember watching a lot of these cartoons growing up, enjoyed your lens
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