The Pippi Longstocking Collection

These are classic films that bring me back to my childhood and all the fun I had watching these films. Technically, by today's standards, they are quite shabby, but seeing as how they were filmed in the late 60s, it's to be expected. So far I have watched 3 of the 4 and I got lost in the magic and fun of these films. Loved every minute of them. My only complaint is with the special features. I wish they had included some interviews (I know there are several of the young Inger Nillson on YouTube) or perhaps scenes that didn't make it into the movie, but then again, this movie is so old, I don't even know if those deleted scenes even still exist. The only special features included are a photo gallery of stills from the film. Anyhow, this is an absolutely wonderful collection and I would recommend it highly to ANYONE who remembers these movies from back in the day, or who has young children. Though the technical quality isn't the best, the content and the whole spirit of the movie more than make up for it. Just know though that these older movies are a lot different than a lot of today's kids movies/programming. It was a much more innocent time, and these characters were allowed to do things that would make a lot of today's parents cringe. The thing, though, is that in that era those things were just considered fantasy. Kids playing with pistols, or doing silly things like trying to fly or leaving for days without their parents knowing. Also, the fact that Pippi's dad had no problem with her living by herself, or not going to school -- I'm sure some overly sensitive parent might say this was a form of child abuse or neglect, but like I said, at the time it was filmed, the world was not as politically correct or scary like it is now. Pippi was the epitome of imagination and fun, and I enjoyed every moment going down memory lane with these classic films.

I have boy-girl twins (5 years, almost 6) and pay a lot of attention to what and how much they watch. We had read many Pippi Longstocking stories, then moved on to book CD's to listen to. After a few discussions with my German husband, who grew up watching the series in Germany, I finally gave in and got the kids this DVD collection to watch in English. My husband and I both watched them with the children in the beginning, as our daughter is somewhat fearful. I would definitely say that 5 years old is the youngest age a child should be to enjoy this great Swedish classic television series. I think it is wonderful that the main character in the series is a little girl who is very independent and self-confident, has so much fun, and places much value on friendships. I tell my children that girls can do and be anything that boys can do and be, and Pippi's antics reinforce that idea. My son pretends that he is a pirate on the ship with Pippi as the captain. Not to psychoanalyze, but in today's world where divorce rates are high (in the story her mother has passed away), the series strikes a nerve showing that Pippi's father loves her even though he isn't always there. When he is there, he is loving and provides for her, but he always goes away again.

I never saw these movies as a boy back in the 70's but I wish I had. I first checked-out a copy of this box set from the public library for my 4 year old daughter to watch but I loved them from the first viewing. So I bought the box set for my daughter's birthday and we watch them all the time. Inger Nilsson not only looks the part of Pippi perfectly, she plays the role with exactly the right amount of mischievous charm. I probably scorned these movies as a kid because I was male but my guess is that boys would have as much fun with these films as my daughter does. A note of caution: this footage was filmed around 1968 and the expectations for risky fantasy child behavior were more lax, I suppose. In one scene Pippi fires a musket into the ceiling and in another she goes over a high falls in a barrel, etc. So I just have to keep reminding my daughter that Pippi is a special "superhero" who can safely do such things but that no one else ever should. But don't let that deter you unless you're really concerned. These movies are magical, impish fun for the young and young at heart.

OH MY GOODNESS!!!! this is the 4 box DVD set that I have been looking for!!!!! THANK YOU!!!! I was swayed a little and confused by the reviews that people left here about the 4 DVD Pipi Collection vs the TV Series DVD so I bought both the 4 DVD set & the TV series DVD to be sure that I was getting what I was looking for and to hopefully leave a more clearer review. When looking for this I also discovered that many people have there own generation of the Pippi that was theirs. I was looking for the one from when I was a little youth born in 1975 and grew up on Vancouver Island and enjoyed Pipi most of my life. I wanted to bring back those "oh so dear to my heart" childhood memories of Pipi... and this is IT!!!! This is the boxed set you are looking for if your memories are from around the dates of my childhood neck of the woods. The "TV Series DVD" to me was disappointing. They did change Annika to Anna and the children were not as joyful in the dubbing and the dialogue is certainly different. You are watching the same images but, you do get another storyline perspective of Pipi. As well, the images are pieced together differently to produce a different story that way too. One Example: 4 DVD Box set When Tommy and Annika come to give Pippi the candy box she gives them gifts too. A Harmonica and a ball. TV Series DVD Pipi is looking for her bag of gold gives Tommy a pocket knife (which kinda shocked me) and Annika a hair comb, I think it was. You do learn different things about Pippi that you would not have otherwise known from the TV Series DVD as opposed to the box set, but it's nothing necessary to know, it is not money needed to be spent...unless you have it to spend and would like to give it a try. But honestly, the TV series DVD has been viewed once and is collecting dust on my shelf and does not have the same joy to me as the one I grew up with. The 4 DVD Boxed set is definately the English dubbed Pipi I remember in all it's Glory!!! Right down to the infectious roarous children's' laughter of Annika and Tommy with Pippi and Pipi's lovable, "flirt with danger" "bold, sly, cheeky, happy voice of "who me? innoncence" to the nostalgic soundtrack scratch (that I guess is what could be what is being misinterpreted as smoking voices) *shrug* I do think though that Pipi's big burley papa could have sounded this way, I guess...but, I just thought that it was cuz he was her big strong " Captain of the South Seas" papa *GRIN* This Pippi was definately the Pippi that every child in my time wanted to be with or even BE! Hope this helps! And if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask I will help you if I can. Joy to you and YOUR Pipi memories *smile*

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I bought this for the kids and they seemed to love it. They thought it was funny, and laughed about "back then".

I remembered watching this same movie as a child and fell in love w/ Pippi - she was magical for me as I imagined being Pippi myself. Now with three children of my own, I wanted to introduce classics to them - again, they love it! Also purchased the book series (not from Amazon I'm afraid but from a local book store) so it was great to hear my older daughter (8 yrs old) tell me a comparison and what SHE imagined Pippi looked like from her mind versus the movie version, et cetera. I have to admit, watching the movie as a child and now as an adult does not invoke the same feelings for me. As a kid, I didn't even realize the voice dubbing and the whole movie seemed more magical and incredible. As an adult, I can see the voice dubbing, the picture quality (now with all the new tech, blue ray, 2- and 3-D TVs), it doesn't do the same for me. But Pippi is a great story and I am happy that they make it available so I have it for my children-no matter what the quality. Maybe that's a good thing - for kids to compare even technically b/c I'm sure that's how my parents or grandparents felt when TV wasn't even around and they see what's available now. My final comment is, I think Amazon is great-always liked their service and reliability. But this Pippi DVD package is a bit expensive. Maybe if they threw in a book or something about the history of Pippi, a commentary or about the author or makings of Pippi, it would kinda even things out. But I loved Pippi so much as a child, am able to afford it so I got it for my own. Otherwise, I'd probably go to the library to borrow.

These are the original Pippi movies, bad dubbing and all. Takes you back to those old saturdays in front of the television, but without the commercials. Good quality and great fun. Highly recommend

Great.

delivery not to bad, well the wait. good quality and really funny....

Producto muy recomendable, esta colección es maravillosa para las personas que recordamos a Pipi de cuando éramos pequeños y queremos que nuestros hijos la disfruten. Mi hija de 5 años y mi hijo de 3 años están apasionados. Importante decir que las películas no se pueden ver en los DVDs españoles. Yo tengo uno que había comprado en EEUU y ahí podemos verlas, pero en el DVD español las películas dan error.

Sehr schnelle Lieferung,Lieferung viel früher als erwartet,sehr gute Qualität,vielen Dank

A blast to watch with the kids. Great quality and the stories are exactly as I remember from 40-ish years ago. My kiddo found her and her friends fun and got really into the stories.