The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection - Volume 1 ... ((better)) -

For fans of classic animation and "Swinging Sixties" cool, is more than just a DVD or Blu-ray; it is a time capsule of one of the most sophisticated eras in cartoon history. Released by Kino Lorber in early 2018, this collection marks the definitive high-definition debut of the silent, suave feline who outshone the live-action films that birthed him. The Birth of a "Cool" Icon

This volume highlights the panther’s transition from a movie title-sequence character to a standalone global sensation. 20 original theatrical cartoons. The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection - Volume 1 ...

23. The Pink Blueprint (1966) 24. Pink, Plunk, Plink (1966) — Duplicate listing on case; usually contains other shorts. 25. Smile Pretty, Say Pink (1966) 26. Pink-A-Rella (1966) 27. Pink Pest Control (1966) (Note: Disc 4 acts as a catch-all for remaining shorts and special features). For fans of classic animation and "Swinging Sixties"

These cartoons, and the rest included in the collection, showcase the Pink Panther's signature blend of humor, wit, and charm. Each cartoon is a masterclass in animation, featuring clever writing, beautiful animation, and memorable characters. 20 original theatrical cartoons

The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection — Volume 1 captures a felicitous moment when mid-century visual design, jazz-infused scoring, and classical slapstick collided to produce a compact body of work that remains influential. The Panther’s silent, stylish trickery offers lessons in visual storytelling, timing, and character economy. As an archive, Volume 1 is both an entertaining suite of comedic shorts and a document of animation’s capacity to reinvent pantomime for modern tastes—remaining elegant, sly, and very, very pink.