Before the kids in our lives became computer wizards, internet gurus and DVR masters — while we still try to figure out how to navigate the universal remote — you could please their trusting little hearts with decades-old DVD and video collections of
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or dollar-store packagings of ancient Superman cartoons. These days, don’t even try to give them a birthday DVD or Blu-ray that isn’t filled with loads of Bonus Features, special packaging or special-to-DVD episodes — and we are just talking about your three-year-old.
Simply put, kids, just like their post-puberty counterparts, want DVDs (and Blu-rays) that offer quality sound and picture, never-before-seen or extended episodes of their fave show or cultural icon and/or cool collections or DVD-only full-length features that can wave — with glee — under the noses of the pre-school pal or private academy nemesis.
To help you up your Kid-Vid hip factor and to impress your children, nieces, nephews or your boss’s bratty offspring, may I suggest one or more of these ten new releases targeted at the toddler (1 to 5), tweener (6-12) or teenager (13 to 17) in your life. Of course, they’ll always want the Blu-ray or DVD of
The Hangover,
Last House On The Left or even
Star Trek, but if they’re old enough, you can always lend them your Digital Copy to store on their laptop. In the meantime, give these new releases a try.
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A thrilling new chapter in the Bionicle saga — adventures inspired by the LEGO Group’s top-rated construction toy. Packed with nonstop action, fantastic backdrops and awesome adventures — brilliantly realized in spectacular CG animation —
The Legend Reborn features the voice of Michael Dorn (
Star Trek: The Next Generation) as the warrior Mata Nui. Set in a treacherous and chaotic faraway world,
Bionicle: The Legend Reborn chronicles the epic battle between a daring army of Glatorian led by Mata Nui and the ruthless and evil Skrall in a desperate effort to save the planet of Bara Magna from total destruction.
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The X-Men are back for more nonstop thrills and excitement in Volume 3 of the definitive animated series. Faithfully created from the pages of the original Marvel comic books, these classic stories are a must-have for any X-Men fan. When the all-powerful Dark Phoenix inhabits the body of Jean Grey, The X-Men go to battle in order to save one of their own. Get into the action with 15 spine-tingling episodes, including the 4-part "Dark Phoenix" saga, in this collectible 2-disc set.
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The action reaches all-new heights in Volume 4 of the landmark X-Men animated series. With adventures adapted directly from the original Marvel comic books, this collection is a rich piece of the X-Men legacy and a must-have for every X-Men fan. In this collection, The X-Men must join forces with the heroes of the future when Apocalypse, a mighty mutant, is driven completely mad by his powers. Discover the stunning conclusion to the 4-part epic "Beyond Good And Evil" in this sensational 14-episode set.
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The two-disc special edition DVD has even more wonder and enchantment than before, with exclusive footage pf Disney’s newest princess from
Princess and the Frog plus two never-before-seen music videos featuring
Cinderella and
Mulan. Brimming with stellar animation and compelling music,
Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams features a pair of beloved princesses from two of Disney’s most revered films — Jasmine, from
Aladdin, and Aurora, from the timeless
Sleeping Beauty. BONUS FEATURES: Aurora Dress-Up” game, ”Find Sahara” game and ”You’ll Never Lose This Love” music video featuring Belle.
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Intrigue, adventure and loads of wholesome entertainment about as Barbie takes on an exciting new challenge in the all-new animated DVD feature. With the world’s most famous and popular fashion doll as a courageous heroine, this classic tale — reinterpreted with a Barbie twist — is packed with humor, superb animation and enchanting, contemporary original music. Combining “classic princess with modern girl power,” as Barbie and her friends become the first girl musketeers tasked with saving the prince,
Barbie and the Three Musketeers exemplifies girl power as she stands beside her trusty companions through good time and bad, learning valuable lessons about loyalty and teamwork. BONUS FEATURES: Barbie Pink Ticket Party Instant Win Game piece — the chance to win a trip to L.A. for the ultimate Barbie party, shopping sprees, toys and more, the music videos for “Unbelievable” and “All For One,” bloopers and two exclusive featurettes.
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An often overlooked 1971 Disney classic — packed with extraordinary animation, enchanting music and Oscar-winning special effects — now that
B&B has been fully restored and remastered, both casual fans and Disney-philes should finally appreciate it for the animated/live action masterpiece it really is. Starring Angela Landsbury as an apprentice witch, she takes a trio of kids on a dazzling journey (on a flying bedknob) across Great Britian to find a powerful spell that will save England during World War II. BONUS FEATURES: “The Wizard of Special Effects” featurette, hosted By Jennifer Stone from
Wizards of Waverly Place, “Music Magic” with The Sherman Brothers, Lansbury and Scott MacQueen, the Deleted Song “A Step in the Right Direction” and “Portobello Road” Recoding Session featuring a rare clip of David Tomlinson’s recording of the song “Portobello Road.”
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In
Elmo's World: All About Faces, everybody’s red furry
Sesame Street characer teaches children all about these important body parts and the useful and fun things they can do. A delightful
Elmo's World compilation, the DVD features three separate episodes — “Mouths,” “Eyes” and “Noses” — illustrating different parts of the face and the significance of taking care of each one in a fun and entertaining way. With a special appearance by Fred Newman, a distinctive actor known for his creative vocal sounds, the DVD also includes a bonus feature called "Elmo's Make-A-Face" game that let’s kids and parents work together to mix and match eyes and noses to create their own special character.
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Featuring four rescue-themed adventures, this collection from one of the inventive children’s series takes kid vid a step further with the exclusive Magic Mission viewing mode. Including the never-before-seen episode “Fire Truck Rocket” (where they rescue a monkey on Java), their French adventure in “Melody the Music Pet,” “Carmine’s Big Race” (heading to Monaco for the Grand Prix) and their South American jaunt in “Mr. Penguin’s Ice Cream Adventure,” the Little Einsteins set out on rescue missions that take place in all corners of the world. BONUS FEATURE: The Magic Mission Viewing Mode let viewers use their remote to answer fun questions about colors, shapes and sizes.
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In this all new CGI feature-length movie life is berry sweet in Berry Bitty City where Strawberry runs the Berry Café. But, when Berry City’s water supply was in jeopardy, Strawberry must find a way to rescue the town, and learns that when you have good friends and faith in yourself, any challenge can be overcome.
The Strawberry Shortcake Movie: Sky's the Limit also introduces the magical Berrykins, mischievous little creatures who grow and harvest berries from the nearby strawberry fields. In this brand new adventure Strawberry and her friends are little girls with big possibilities and share a positive anything is possible attitude to overcome obstacles. BONUS FEATURES: “Café Cabaret Sing-A-Long” music video and printable coloring pages.
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Based on the Lewis Carroll novel and inspired by Disney’s own remarkable animated classic, Alice in Wonderland, is a clever feature-length film showcasing all-new animation, original songs and a special, child-friendly interactive bonus feature. Starring Mickey, Donald and the entire Clubhouse gang, the crew embark on a fascinating adventure where they must navigate giant mazes and solve mysterious riddles on their hunt for Daisy’s birthday present, a lost cuckoo bird, while racing time to get back to the Clubhouse in time for Daisy’s surprise birthday party. BONUS FEATURE: Extra episode, “Goofy Goes Goofy” and features interactive Adventure Modes with two levels of difficulty using the remote control. Adventure 1, perfect for kids ages 2-3, answers fun questions about colors, shapes and sizes, as the story moves along. Adventure 2, appropriate for kids ages 4-5, is a slightly more difficult level with challenging questions using memory, logic and telling time.
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