NEW Hanna Barbera Diamond Collection: The Flintstones: The Complete Series (DVD)

• COMPLETE COLLECTION: All 166 episodes of the original Flintstones animated series

• DIAMOND COLLECTION: Premium Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection series release

• EXTENSIVE CONTENT: 20-disc collection with 4,334 minutes of viewing time

• AUDIO QUALITY: Dolby Audio for enhanced sound experience

• CLASSIC SERIES: The first prime-time animated series and longest-running of its genre

• FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT: Timeless stone-age family adventures suitable for all ages

Title: The Flintstones - Complete TV Series

Publisher: Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection

Format: DVD Box Set

Region: Region 1 (USA, Canada) - Requires Multi-Region Player

Number of Discs: 20

Number of Episodes: 166

Running Time: 4,334 minutes (approximately 72 hours)

Audio: Dolby Audio

Language: English

Dimensions: 19 cm x 13.5 cm x 1.7 cm

Weight: 0.85 kg

Age Recommendation: 10+ Years

The Flintstones premiered on September 30, 1960, and ran until April 1, 1966, making television history as the first prime-time animated series. Created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the show was groundbreaking in its approach to animation for adult audiences.

Set in the prehistoric town of Bedrock, the series followed the lives of Fred and Wilma Flintstone and their neighbors Barney and Betty Rubble. The show's genius lay in its "modern stone-age family" concept, where dinosaurs served as appliances and prehistoric inventions paralleled contemporary technology.

The Flintstones was originally intended as an adult-oriented sitcom, airing in prime time and featuring sophisticated humor and social commentary. It became the longest-running prime-time animated series until The Simpsons surpassed it decades later.

The show's cultural impact was enormous, spawning numerous spin-offs, movies, and merchandise. Its influence on animation and popular culture continues to be felt today, establishing many conventions still used in animated sitcoms.

Main Characters:

• Fred Flintstone: The show's protagonist, a working-class quarry worker with a big heart and bigger appetite, voiced by Alan Reed

• Wilma Flintstone: Fred's patient and intelligent wife, voiced by Jean Vander Pyl

• Barney Rubble: Fred's best friend and neighbor, known for his distinctive laugh, voiced by Mel Blanc

• Betty Rubble: Barney's wife and Wilma's best friend, voiced by Bea Benaderet and later Gerry Johnson

• Pebbles Flintstone: Fred and Wilma's adopted daughter, introduced in Season 4

• Bamm-Bamm Rubble: The Rubbles' adopted son, known for his superhuman strength

• Dino: The Flintstones' pet dinosaur who acts like a dog

The voice cast became legendary in animation history, with Mel Blanc (the voice of Bugs Bunny) bringing his expertise to the character of Barney Rubble. The chemistry between the voice actors helped create the believable family dynamics that made the show so enduring.

The Flintstones broke significant ground in television and animation history:

• Prime-Time Pioneer: First animated series designed for prime-time television, paving the way for shows like The Simpsons and Family Guy

• Adult Animation: Proved that cartoons could successfully target adult audiences with sophisticated humor and social commentary

• Merchandising Revolution: One of the first TV shows to generate extensive merchandise, from toys to vitamins

• Advertising Innovation: Featured integrated advertising, with characters endorsing products within episodes

• Cultural References: Introduced phrases like "Yabba-Dabba-Doo!" into popular lexicon

• Social Commentary: Addressed contemporary issues through prehistoric allegory, including consumerism, suburban life, and family dynamics

• Animation Techniques: Pioneered cost-effective animation methods that influenced the industry for decades

The show's influence extends far beyond animation, impacting American culture and establishing many tropes still used in family sitcoms today.

Important Compatibility Information:

This DVD set is encoded for Region 1, which covers the United States and Canada. To play these discs in Australia, you will need a multi-region or region-free DVD player.

What is Region Coding? DVD region coding is a form of digital rights management that restricts playback of DVDs to specific geographical regions. Region 1 discs will not play on standard Australian (Region 4) DVD players.

Solutions:

• Purchase a multi-region DVD player that can play all region codes

• Use a region-free DVD player or computer with appropriate software

• Some older DVD players can be modified to play multiple regions

Why Region 1? This particular release was manufactured for the North American market and offers the most comprehensive collection of Flintstones episodes available on DVD.

We recommend checking our store for compatible multi-region DVD players to ensure you can enjoy this complete collection.

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Estimated Delivery Time: 3-5 business days for standard shipping; 1-2 business days for express shipping.

Returns: We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Item must be in original packaging and condition. Items with broken seals may not be eligible for return unless damaged or defective.

Exchanges: We're happy to exchange any items that don't meet your expectations. Please contact our customer service team to arrange an exchange.

Region Compatibility: Please note this is a Region 1 DVD set. We cannot accept returns based solely on region compatibility issues, so please ensure you have a compatible player before purchasing.