Must See Movies -- Care Bears: Super Cuddly Collection (Available on 12/6/11)

Release Date: 12/6/2011

Pricing: DVD - $29.98

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Caring is cool this holiday season as Lionsgate Home Entertainment releases Care Bears: Super Cuddly Collection this December! The all-new six-DVD set features 40 CGI episodes and a full-length movie for an incredible value. Highlighting the themes of friendship, compassion and teamwork, the release helps teach children important lessons in empathy and cooperation.

The popular Care Bears franchise has proven itself a strong children's brand that parents trust, with more than 5.5 Million DVDs shipped to date. In addition, the brand has more than 40 U.S. licensees debuting cool new products in 2011. The Care Bears brand enjoys 98% awareness among moms of girls ages 2-5 (Fall 2007 Q Scores Report) and boasts over one million unique monthly visitors to CareBears.com. Beloved since the 1980s, Care Bears continues to be one of the most recognizable and top preschool properties today (according to Lieberman Consumer Research January 2007) and has sold over $2.6 billion retail worldwide since 2002.

Summary:

Care Bears to the Rescue Movie: You’re invited to the biggest celebration of the year – the Care-a-lot Awards – where all the Care B ears come together to honor their heroes who have spread caring and sharing throughout the year! (Widescreen Presentation) Cheer, There & Everywhere: With excitement around every turn, the Care Bears find a way to work together to overcome any challenges that arise. Helping Hearts: Discover the wonders of friendship with a little help from the Care Bears! The gang from Rainshine Meadows is always ready and willing to help a friend in need. Flower Power: Spring has sprung in Care-a-lot! All the Care Bears are here and full of sunshine cheer in eight tales blooming with Flower Power! Join the Care Bears for fun in the sun and more in these adventures! Tell-Tale Tummies: Come along with the Care Bears for more friendship-filled adventures among the clouds and rainbows of Care-a- lot! Join the Care Bears at Rainshine Meadows for eight enchanting tales of caring, sharing and fun! Bear Buddies: Journey into Care-a-lot where the Care Bears discover what makes good friends into true bear buddies — being true to themselves and each other, a little understanding and a lot of forgiveness!

 

My Thoughts:

I was a huge Care Bears fan growing up, and was excited when I welcomed two girls into this world, as I couldn’t wait to share this and other childhood favorites with them.  So, when I heard Lionsgate Home Entertainment was releasing this 6-DVD set, featuring 40 CGI episodes and a full-length movie, I couldn’t wait to get hold of a copy and share with my daughters.  Just last month, I had introduced Savannah to my old Strawberry Shortcake and Popples cartoons that I had saved and the converted to DVDs.  You should have seen the big smile she got on her face while watching these shows.  I could only picture myself with the same smile and feeling of excitement watching these as a child.

So, when I was sent a review copy of this DVD, I wasted no time in popping disc 1 into the DVD player.  While Savannah was napping, I watched a few episodes, reliving childhood memories.  Ahh, the nostalgia.  Then, Savannah woke up, and I brought her downstairs to continue watching a few episodes with me.  She was mesmerized by the bright and cheery characters and couldn’t stop watching, all while clapping and dancing around.  We have since added the Care Bears to my daughter’s favorite DVDs to watch.  She especially loves the full-length movie, Care Bears to the Rescue, as do I.

Were you Care Bears fan growing up?  Or, does your child like the Care Bears?  If so, you should definitely check out this 6-DVD set, when it becomes available in stores on December 6th.  This would make for a great holiday gift!

Pre-order your copy at Amazon today.

 

Disclosure:  I was sent a copy of this DVD set from Lionsgate Home Entertainment in order to write up an honest review.  The views above are mine and mine alone.