Re: [REVIEW] Looney Tunes Collector's Vault Vol. 2 Blu-ray

Paul S Person <[email protected]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:40:29 -0700
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>    Looney Tunes Collector's Vault Vol. 2 Blu-ray Review:
>    51 Classic Cartoons
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>    Following the success of the=A0first volume, the Looney Tunes
>    Collector's Vault Vol. 2 Blu-ray has been released, packaging
>    51 rare Looney Tunes cartoons together that have never been
>    released on Blu-ray.
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>    "A second helping of Looney Tunes vault rarities-over 50
>    classic cartoons, each marking their first time on Blu-ray,
>    with many unseen in decades. From Bugs' battle with a fussy
>    genie, to Tweety and Sylvester taking on "Hitchcock": with
>    side trips, starring Conrad Cat, Teenage Tom Thumb, and Angelo,
>    the Mighty Flea - this carefully curated collection has it all.
>    Representing the studio's first four decades, every Warner
>    cartoon superstar is showcased among these two discs: the
>    musical 1930s, the wartime 40s, Chuck Jones, Friz Freleng, and
>    Robert McKimson Classics from the 1950s - even a smattering of
>    Road Runner gems from the early 1960s. Additional fun from
>    directors Bob Clampett, Frank Tashlin, Art Davis, and Norm
>    McCabe - and favorites featuring Foghorn Leghorn, Pepe LePew,
>    Speedy Gonzalez, The Goofy Gophers, and Charlie Dog," says the
>    official description.
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>    If you're wondering why it's 51 shorts rather than keeping with
>    50 like last time, it's because Vol. 1 included a cartoon that
>    had been previously released on Blu-ray, so the team at Warner
>    Archive Collection added an extra to this set. It's a fun set,
>    featuring Looney Tunes favorites, such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy
>    Duck, Pepe LePew, Speedy Gonzalez, and other classic cartoon
>    characters. As a disclaimer notes on the back, this is meant
>    for adult collectors, and there are a few cartoons that include
>    some stereotypes, like the Bugs Bunny cartoon "A-Lad-in His
>    Lamp," which takes place in the Middle East, and a 1949 Daffy
>    Duck cartoon called "Wise Quackers" that features Daffy as a
>    slave. Beyond the questionable content, which is truly great to
>    see restored and available, there are also some hidden gems and
>    some classic Chuck Jones cartoons I had never seen before. It's
>    a really fun set, and I recommend going through all 51 cartoons.
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>    All of the cartoons featured in the Looney Tunes Collector's
>    Vault Vol. 2 Blu-ray look great. The cartoons come from a variety
>    of sources, with the five new scans featuring more grain than
>    most of the cartoons. They also sound great, as it has a DTS-HD
>    2.0 Master Audio track. There are some slight volume level
>    differences, which can make you grab your remote, but other than
>    that, I had no qualms with the video or audio quality.
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>    The only disappointments in the first volume were the relatively
>    simple presentation and a lack of bonus features. The
>    presentation has stayed the same, and all cartoons are presented
>    alphabetically, which adds a random element to watching the
>    cartoons scattered across two discs. However, the lack of bonus
>    features has been addressed, as there is a smattering of
>    commentary tracks carried over from previous DVD releases that
>    feature cartoon historians. These are a nice touch, and I hope
>    Warner Archive continues to include some supplemental content in
>    these.
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>    Looney Tunes Collector's Vault Vol. 2 Blu-ray Review: Final Verdict
>    Featuring six hours of classic cartoons that have been lovingly
>    scanned, the Looney Tunes Collector's Vault Vol. 2 Blu-ray is an
>    easy recommendation for fans. Featuring some bonus commentary
>    tracks and one extra cartoon to make up for Vol. 1's accidental
>    repeat, there's a lot to enjoy here. Whether you're a diehard
>    cartoon historian or a casual fan looking to relive some childhood
>    laughs, you'll enjoy this collection of Looney Tunes classics.
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Did they manage to use the correct aspect ratio or are they still
confused on the issue?
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