While there are still many short-lived cartoons that have never received a proper release in the U.S. such as Turbo Teen and Shirt Tales, thankfully several other complete series DVD boxsets are available and at a decent price on Amazon.
Check out the 11 animated series listed below from the '80s and early '90s that currently have complete boxsets for less than $20 (as of article publishing date.) Click on the title for a direct Amazon link to purchase or add to your wishlist.
6-Disc DVD Set + Digital Copy includes all 65 episodes.
Released by Mill Creek
9-Disc DVD Set includes all 86 episodes
Released by Mill Creek
2-Disc DVD Set includes all 13 episodes
Released by Warner Archive
9-Disc DVD Set includes all 78 episodes
Released by Mill Creek
5-Disc DVD set includes all 65 episodes
Released by Mill Creek
Tyrant Ming the Merciless and his vast army of evil accomplices are working overtime to eliminate the human race. But the Defenders of Earth led by legendary crime-fighters The Phantom, Flash Gordon, Mandrake and his trusted confidant and bodyguard Lothar join forces with their uniquely talented teenage children to challenge Ming and his evil followers in a series of great adventures. Both sides employ powerful computers and space age technology in their arsenals of weapons. They are our last best hope. For a frightened but determined planet they are the Defenders of the Earth.
3-Disc DVD set includes all 16 episodes
Released by VEI
3-Disc DVD set includes all 29 episodes plus two feature-length films
Released by Mill Creek
Deep within the walls of the Bigg house lives a family of small, nearly-human creatures with tails and pointed ears known as The Littles. Despite their small stature, The Littles are a tightly-knit loving family with the same cares, worries and joys that we share. But being so tiny in such a large a world brings many adventures and jeopardies to the Littles, for something as sweet and cuddly as a household cat is a real menace to them. Henry, a young boy who has discovered the existence of the Littles, joins them in many of their adventures as the Littles live in his home and as they travel to many far off places of the world meeting other Littles and having even more adventures.
This special DVD collection contain all 29 episodes from the beloved series and both made-for-TV feature length films: Here Come the Littles and Liberty & The Littles. Based on the series of children's novels by American author John Peterson which originally ran on ABC Saturday mornings from 1983 to 1986. The very first animated series produced by animation giant DIC Entertainment.
2-Disc DVD Set includes all 22 original episodes
Released by Mill Creek
From the magical land in the clouds called Care-a-lot, comes everyone's furry friends, The Care Bears. Along with their relatives, The Care Bear Cousins, they travel all over the world to help children through the power of caring. Many times, the Care Bears must use their powers to stop the evil plans of Professor Coldheart and is assistant Frostbite. You'll enjoy all 22 original stories of The Care Bears in this 2-disc DVD set!
2-Disc DVD Set includes all 13 episodes
Released by Peach Arch Trinity
5-Disc DVD Set includes all 21 episodes
Released by Warner Bros
4-Disc DVD Set includes all 40 episodes
Released by Mill Creek
DVD Set includes all 26 episodes
Released by Invincible Pictures
4-Disc DVD Set includes all 26 episodes
Released by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
It's about time! The adventures continue with all 26 episodes of the award winning Back to the Future: The Complete Animated Series, in its entirety and uncut! Join Marty McFly and Doc Brown, Doc's wife Clara, sons Jules and Verne, and dog Einstein for more hilarious escapades as they time travel to Prehistoric Hill Valley, Ancient Rome, Medieval England, the Civil War, the days of the pirates, the far future and beyond. Featuring live action segments with Christopher Lloyd as Doc Brown, science experiments by Bill Nye the Science Guy and the vocal talents of Mary Steenburgen (Clara), Thomas Wilson (Biff) and Dan Castellaneta (Doc), it is family entertainment at its best and a true treasure for all Back to the Future fans!
DVD Set includes all 13 episodes
Released by NCircle
3-Disc DVD Set includes all 23 episodes
Released by Warner Archive
Meet Pammy Panda, Tyg Tiger, Rick Raccoon, Digger Mole, and Bogey Orangutan – they’re cute, they’re furry and they have a secret. Whenever the purple mushroom by the tree they call home starts to flash they swing into action as the crime-sleuthing squad called the Shirt Tales. Racing to their secret lair hidden underneath the tree (and under the nose of Park Ranger Mr. Dinkle), they answer the Shirt Tale Alert from the Commissioner who clues them in on the current crime via holo-phone. Then it’s off to their shape-changing supersonic craft where they use their wiles and their fantastic gadgets to solve the mystery and nab the bad guys. These message-wearing T-shirted critters started out as adorable (and adored) greeting card characters but it took the genius of Hanna-Barbara to take the cute and mix-it up with a blend of Batman and Scooby-Doo to create a fan-and family classic. 46-episode, complete series collection.
2-Disc DVD Set includes all 13 episodes
Released by NCircle
Join your favorite brothers, Mario & Luigi, as they continue their adventures in Dinosaur Land with Princess Toadstool and their new friend, Yoshi! Watch out, though - King Koopa and his evil Koopalings have made their way to Dinosaur Land to continue to wreak havoc! Based on the hit Super NES video game, enjoy the complete series of the hit 90's Saturday morning show, Super Mario World, in this two disc set! This collection is a must-have for any true gaming fan!
4-Disc DVD Set includes all 65 episodes
Released by Shout Factory
Go Back To Where It All Started! You’re invited to return to Ponyland, the home of all your favorite classic Little Ponies, including the Earth Ponies, Unicorns, Pegasus Ponies, Flutter Ponies, Sea Ponies, Baby Sea Ponies, their human friends Megan, Danny and Molly and, of course, their dragon friend, Spike! Together, they live a life of games, songs and harmony with allies like the Bushwoolies and Furbobs. But, occasionally, there are problems in Ponyland and the Little Ponies of Paradise Estate must face evil witches, goblins, Stone Backs, Grundles and more! Now you can come join in the fun and adventure with My Little Pony: The Complete Series!
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