Spider-Man & His Amazing Friends - Complete Season One (Marvel Originals Series - 80s) [1981]

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Lace International Ltd

Release date: Monday 10th of November 2008

Format: PAL,
Region code: 2
Running time: 286 minutes
Language: English (Unknown)
Language: German (Unknown)

RRP: £19.99
I used to look forward to this, every week
Review date: 2008-11-16 Rating: 10 out of 10

I don't write many reviews, but really felt motivated with 'Spider-man and his amazing friends', because it brings back some really fond memories. I used to love this cartoon and couldn't wait for it to be on. I seem to remember that the early 1980's, the BBC childrens schedules had a Spiderman cartoon at about 4:30 on mondays, alternating between runs of the amazing friends and the solo Spiderman series. Much as I loved the amazing friends, I did prefer the solo Spidey adventures, which seemed to have a more serious (?!) edge. I know another reviewer here has mentioned the solo series, so I hope it gets a release.

This DVD release is absolutely great, not just as a piece of nostalgia, but I'm sure as pure entertainment to anyone who's never seen it before. The animation is very good, with richly painted backdrops and well-realised characters. It reminds me of the type of animation seen in a lot of Hannah-barbara cartoons of the 70's and 80's. I actually think it's better than a lot of the more modern animation we see nowadays, where everyone seems like a disproportionate caricature. The theme tune and incidental music are brilliant! Quite rousing and heroic, but with that electro-Spidey feel to it!

There's plenty to amuse all: Cackling villains, trap doors and secret rooms every where, plus Aunt May's comedy pet dog. Also, a whole load of appearances from other marvel characters. I think my favourite episode is possibly 'Swarm', featuring an evil alien bee being!

This is a great DVD release and I look forward to series two. I hope the Spidey solo series gets a release too.

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Rejoice Spider-Fans !
Review date: 2008-09-20 Rating: 10 out of 10

The day is almost upon us, it's great to see this classic cartoon finally hit DVD. Like many of you, I grew up on this show in the early Eighties. Looking back on it now, it's still fun but not as good as the solo Spider-Man show of 1981. For me, the 1981 series is the definitive Spidey show. Let's hope good sales of this series promote a release of the aforementioned.

By comparison to the more comic faithful 1981 series, this show is pretty stupid,- Spidey, Firestar and Ice Man all live at the Parker residence while attending ESU, and have a room that transforms into a high tech superhero base. wtf? All the same, it's great fun. I just can't stand that stupid dog of aunt May's- Ms Lion. Here's an interesting item I found on wikipedia regarding the 1981 show-

Due to network constraints and demands from parents, characters such as Spider-Man were not allowed to make a fist to strike an opponent, but the show's creators managed to conceal these issues with a focus on action and relatively fluid animation.

I assume this is the same for Amazing Friends, not that I noticed as a kid. Anyway, if you're reading this you're probably going to buy, so what are ya waiting for? Go buy it!

Finally, Spidey and His Amazing Friends on DVD
Review date: 2008-08-05 Rating: 10 out of 10

This is LONG overdue. Looking forward to the complete series release in October. Hopefully this will lead to the release of Spidey's Solo Series that aired from 1981-1982. It would be great if they released these also:

1) Bubble, Bubble, Oil And Trouble (1981) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Doctor Octopus.
2) Doctor Doom... Master Of The World (1981) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Dr. Doom.
3) Lizards, Lizards, Everywhere (1981) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Lizard.
4) Curiosity Killed The Spider-Man (1981) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Black Cat.
5) The Sandman Is Coming To Town (1981) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Sandman.
6) When Magneto Speaks... People Listen (1981) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Magneto.
7) The Pied Piper Of New York Town (1981) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Mysterio.
8) The Doctor Prescribes Doom (1981) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Doctor Doom.
9) Carnival Of Crime (1981) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Ringmaster.
10) Revenge Of The Green Goblin (1981) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Green Goblin/Norman Osborne.
11) Triangle Of Evil (1981) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Stuntman/Jack Riven.
12) The A-B-C's Of D-O-O-M (1981) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Doctor Doom.
13) The Sidewinder Strikes (1981) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Sidewinder.
14) The Hunter And The Hunted (1981) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Kraven the Hunter, Ka-Zar.
15) The Incredible Shrinking Spider-Man (1981) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Professor Norton, Gadgeteer, Animals.
16) The Unfathomable Professor Gizmo (1981) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Professor Gizmo.
17) Canon Of Doom (1982) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Doctor Doom.
18) The Capture Of Captain America (1982) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Captain America, Red Skull.
19) The Doom Report (1982) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Doctor Doom.
20) The Web Of Nephilia (1982) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Dr. Shaw, Penny.
21) Countdown To Doom (1982) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Doctor Doom.
22) Arsenic And Aunt May (1982) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Chameleon.
23) The Vulture Has Landed (1982) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, The Vulture.
24) Wrath Of The Sub-Mariner (1982) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Sub-Mariner.
25) The Return Of Kingpin (1982) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Kingpin.
26) Under The Wizard's Spell (1982) featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Medusa, The Wizard.

"SPIDER FRIENDS.......GO FOR IT !!!!!!!!!!!!! " dina na naaaa, dina na na na na-naaaah... (da doo doo do do-dooo!)
Review date: 2008-07-07 Rating: 10 out of 10

This cartoon along with Jayce & The Wheeled Warriors & Battle of the Planets (or G-Force, Gadgaman for the hardened) were my favourite childhood cartoons. Why was Spiderman & His Amazing Friends so incredible? Hmmmmm?

The animation was very good for this time (& to me, still good crisp animation today), Peter Parker/Spiderman says some very quick back-atcha lines to the villians. I feel that Iceman/Bobby Drake & Firestar/Angelica Jones helped make this such a special cartoon too. There were 2 episodes i think involving the X-Men too, which was very exciting at the time, when there was more to the X-men than just Wolverine and when Wolverine knew his place! "Hiya dude.... Wanna peace a fruit?" (as Wolverine spikes some fruit to impress Firestar) Smooth, Wolverine, smooth! (Firestar & Iceman were both mutants from the X-Men)

There are lots of super villains in this too... Beetle, Lizard, Dr Octopus, Arachnoid, Dr Doom, Kraven, Green Goblin, Electro, Magneto, Juggernaut, Kingpin, Dracula, Shocker, apperances by Captain America & S.h.i.e.l.d.

This cartoon was obviously before the american spoken language evolved or devolved(!) into "its like.. like hello?.... like awesome... enough already... talk to the hand.... girlfriend?..... sister?......." and Peter Parker looks like.... well, Peter Parker in this cartoon too. This cartoon was not ruined by too many spiderman spawns, such as Venom, Carnage and the annoying Madam Web, which ruined the 90s series for me. There is no experimental CGI animation in this too which is great.

Each episode is introduced by "Hi Spidey fans, this is Stan Lee....." and the all important opening theme too, not forgetting the funny 70s tune that always played in concerts, balls, shopping malls appears in many episodes.

Even my mom & sister will forever remember "You're a Jinx Angelica........ Miss Angelica Ji-inx, Miss Angelica Ji-inx" and the nightmares Peter has when Sandman think he's discovered Spiderman's real identity... "Peter Parker.... Peter Parker... Peter Parkeeeer"..... There's Flash Thompson - "Hey Parker.... heres sand in your eye.." Flash is such a knob. And there's the new hero on the block, erm... "Videoman!" True marvel animation heaven.

SPIDER-FRIENDS, GO FOR IT!!!
Review date: 2008-05-10 Rating: 10 out of 10

YEEEEEAAAAAHHHH!!!!! It's the BEST Spidey Toon ever! AND it's from the 80's! man, I can't wait for this, just hope that all the episodes are released (complete with the Stan Lee Narrations)and that there are some decent extras...

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Spiderman and His Amazing Friends

Recording label: Lace International Ltd
Manufacturer: Lace International Ltd
EAN: 5060131391663
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 2
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2008-11-10
Audience rating: Universal, suitable for all
Region code: 2
Running time: 286 minutes
Language: English (Unknown)
Language: German (Unknown)

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