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JEM is a crack-addict, Strawberry Shortcake seeks retribution and let’s pay a visit to The Little Slaughterhouse on the Prairie — what could it be but Robot Chicken?
Seth Green and Matt Senreich are the evil geniuses behind this quirky stop-motion series that pokes fun at everything pop culture. Forget I said, “fun,” this show is seriously deranged.
The folks at Robot Chicken use action figures from the past and present to act out the skits that are way over-the-top. Think Amy Winehouse meets Courtney Love kind of over-the-top and nothing is sacred.
In the Season 3 DVD (which streets tomorrow) you’ll see Governor Schwarzenegger investigating the illegal immigration issue with Speedy Gonzales and Dora the Explorer, a ‘where are they now’ on dolls of the past and the gang from Star Wars sit down for an awkward dinner party hosted by Lord Vader himself. It shouldn’t be all that funny, but it is.
On the downside, Robot Chicken gets a lot of laughs from violence and language so don’t plan on watching this one with the kiddies. It may air on Cartoon Network but this uncensored DVD is rated R.
And speaking of the DVD, the best thing about Robot Chicken Season 3 isn’t the episodes themselves, but the special features. Seth Green turns a boring office tour into a totally funny bit and the collection of video blogs are both amusing and informative. Talk about the coolest job in the world — follow the Robot Chicken toy buyers as they go out looking for more vintage action figures to destroy. (List in the left back pocket, receipts in the right — or is that the other way around?)
The DVD also contains alternate audio, commentaries, deleted scenes and a gag reel which is mostly just gory, and yes, I know they’re only toys but it was too much for me to watch. All-in-all, nearly 3 hours of bonus features and 20 eleven minute episodes on two discs in a neat, pseudo-Japanimation-style package.
Want to own a copy? You could go out to the store and buy it tomorrow. Or you could win one of four DVDs that we’re giving away thanks to Cartoon Network and Adult Swim.
Details, details, details. . . .
THE PRIZE: 1 Robot Chicken Season 3 DVD (4 winners will be chosen)
HOW TO ENTER: In the comments below, tell us about your favorite doll or action figure that you had as a kid, or that you have now. Be sure to enter a valid email in the proper slot so we can contact you if you win.
DEADLINE: Contest ends at Midnight PST on October 12. That’s only one week, so enter now!
Due to mailing costs, US contestants only please.
Photos courtesy of Adult Swim
I have many, many action figures, and one of my favorite is Muffitt the Dagget from the original “Battlestar Galactica” TV series. I even used it and did some stop-motion animation for a short film I made in college.
The Mego superheroes are still my faves, especially Hulk and Thor. That’s why I’m so drawn to Robot Chicken–it’s like my childhood came to life!
I had a Madame Alexander doll and then barbies that I played with.
Major Matt Mason
I had a Spider-man action figure when I was little that I always played with.
thanks for the great contest!
Raggedy ann–raggedy van
Shirley Temple
Mego Kirk, Spock and Klingon
never had an action figure before
My favorite was an Ewok (Latara) stuffed animal.
I loved my Transformers. I’m talking WAY before the cartoon series : )
I had barbie dolls.
The old GI Joe dolls were great fun.
Thanks!
Jem! Jem is truly outrageous! Truly, truly, truly outrageous! Robot chicken brings back so many good memories!
My favorite toys were definitely my Transformers. And I still have them all.
I loved my Sheera and her Cloud Castle
I had a thing about Raggedy Ann…lol…I carried that doll everywhere
A gi Joe Figure
Guys had limited options when I was a kid. It was all about the GI Joe and the Tonka trucks.
I loved my Evil Knievel doll. He had quite a hot affair going on with my Barbie. She didn’t care that he was shorter :)