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Music CD - The Wiggles: Pop Go the Wiggles
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Music CD: The Wiggles: Pop Go the Wiggles
List Price: $19.98
Our Price: $11.14
Your Save: $ 8.84 ( 44% )
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Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Starring: Greg Page, Meaghan Davies, Jeff Fatt, Anthony Field, Luke Field
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Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
EAN: 0883929004102
Format: Closed-captioned
Label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-03-11
Running Time: 57
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Summary: Great for younger Wiggles fans
Comment: My daughter is 14 months and likes the music of the Wiggles more than the skits. Pop Goes the Wiggles was a bigger hit than Getting Strong. Everyone gets to sing and it's nice. Yes, Sam is different than Greg but he's still likeable. I think I liked him better as Dapper Dave, but what are you going to do? I also liked the selection of nursery rhymes that they had. There were a bunch of songs that I remembered from childhood. I do hope that the Wiggles will come out with some new DVDs and CDs with new songs that are easy to dance to as my daughter gets older.
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Summary: A lot different
Comment: My toddler son is a big Wiggles fan, as am I. I was so sad to see Greg leave but determined to give the new guy (Sam) a chance. Greg was such a presence and has such a pleasant, gentle-seeming way about him, combined with that amazing voice, I figured it must be a really tough role to fill for Sam. Sat down and watched this video through. Well, I did anyhow. My 2 year old was bored and gone from the tv after about 10 minutes.
This video is a LOT different than earlier ones. It's a lot slower overall and has almost a sleepy feel to it in parts. My son likes the songs that have dances he can learn and do the motions to (like Hot Potato, Rock-a-bye your bear, Can you point your fingers and do the twist, etc). There aren't any of those on this. I realize it's nursery rhymes etc and not their own stuff, but still, there is nothing to draw him in and involve him.
Sam has a good voice - but if you're a big fan of Greg's voice, you'll find it a whole lot different. Greg's voice is smooth as silk, low, relaxing (almost hypnotic sometimes - wish he'd do a lullaby cd!), while Sam's is more a tenor and very musical theater sounding. Sam seemed to me to be ill-at-ease and not at all comfortable with being silly and goofy - his attempts at it seemed put on and, in places, like he was trying way too hard and coming off like he was overacting. I hope that as he gets used to his role that some chemistry shows between the other 3 guys and him - there didn't seem to be any. Perhaps it's just growing pains and getting used to trying to fill some very big shoes.
Overall, this is not a DVD we'll watch very much at all. However, there is one fantastic thing on it. One of the bonus features is the ability to watch it with an interpreter doing American Sign Language in the bottom right corner. No one in my house is deaf, but I used to teach sign language so after my son was through watching, I wanted to see the interpreter. He is AMAZING - not only signs beautifully (of course!), but is super expressive, has just the right amount of Wiggle-silliness/goofiness, and seems like he's having a great time. He's a real joy to watch! Wish Sam came off a bit more like that - this DVD would've been far better, in my opinion.
Here's hoping that they go back to the catchy tunes and simple repetitive "dances" that the little ones can learn and join in. (But please keep the interpreter - he's great!)
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Summary: a change of pace
Comment: A change of pace for the wiggles. Lots more singing from members other than Sam. Kids still love it though.
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Summary: Holds up even after many (many, many) viewings
Comment: My 2 1/2-year-old-twins absolutely love this video. They're huge Wiggles fans, but aren't old enough to notice Greg's absence; while I certainly liked Greg very much, I think Sam is a wonderful addition to the group. His voice is smooth, he has a good range, and he is very expressive--the girls love to watch him.
Probably the best thing about this DVD is its variety: there are few skits, and the DVD moves along at a good pace. This holds the girls' attention, and makes it less tiresome when hearing it for the umpteenth time. I also like that all of the Wiggles and Captain Feathersword seem to do a bit more soloing on this DVD--it adds to the fun. Plus it has replenished my repertoire of nursery rhymes: my kids haven't yet tired of "Sing a Song of Sixpence" or "Mairzy Doats," but I was getting a little tired of singing them all the time!
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Summary: Where's Greg?!
Comment: My daughter LOVES the Wiggles so I think I have pretty much all of their dvds (old ones with Greg). I wanted to get her this one since Greg was replaced by Sam and I didn't want her to be disappointed when she went to their concert and didn't see Greg. She doesn't seem to like this dvd (I think she's gotten too used to Greg). My husband and I prefer Greg over Sam especially with the singing too. Sam seems to be lip synching in some of the songs on the dvd. I guess we just need to get used to the new guy!
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Editorial Reviews:
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For generations children have delighted in nursery rhymes and now for the first time The Wiggles perform some of their favorite nursery rhymes to delight a new generation in Pop Go The Wiggles. The Wiggles' professional experience as early childhood educators has taught them that children learn best through play.?Pop Go The Wiggles includes 31 of the most beloved and classic nursery rhymes set to music.Running Time: 57 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 883929004102 Manufacturer No: 1000035986
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