Search - Handy Manny - Tooling Around on DVD

Excellent show for toddlers

SRFireside | Houston, TX United States | 07/20/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"My son is only five months and started watching (or rather looked toward the TV screen) Handy Manny at four months. While he might not understand the message the show brings he certainly loves the colors and shapes of the CG animation. I know this is a show I will want him to watch as he gets older and starts understanding words and the world around him.

Why this show? Because it displays some very good values without being preachy. Teamwork, honesty, integrity, and work ethic (not to mention a little spanish). Not to be all socio-political, but it also shows how to respect people of all social and economic classes. It's a very well written show for a young children's show, and I don't mean deep character development or anything like that. More like the pacing of the show is smooth with very few hiccups to move the simple story along.

The computer animation has a softer tone to it that makes me wonder if they were using some cell shading to give it the "cartoon" look and feel. Either way it's easy on the eyes. It looks like this DVD will have three episodes of the show plus a bonus, never before seen episode (Sweeze's Day off). Not much else besides and interactive game, but then again most parents get these DVDs to occupy their kid's time with the show, not the special features.

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Good intro to Spanish.

S. Veeman | Oregon | 08/10/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Handy Manny is another good introduction to basic Spanish words. My 3-year old Son really enjoys the story lines, and of course, all of the toy tools in his toolbox are named after the character tools from the movie. Involves teamwork, problem-solving, social skills, and basic Spanish."

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Michael P. Lenahan | 07/28/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I bought this DVD for my grand daughter, she loves it. I only buy used DVDs now. the price is up to 50% off and the quality is excellent, I've never got a dud yet. Would recommend to anyone and will shop again."

Helpful Handy Manny in His First DVD

Janet Boyer | Pennsylvania | 09/12/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

""Welcome to Sheetrock Hills! When folks need help, there's one person in town who always gets the call--Handy Manny, the best handyman around. At a moment's notice, Manny Garcia is ready to help. Whatever the job--erecting a new flagpole, fixing a broken trophy or repairing stairs--Manny gets it done with the help of his trusty set of mismatched, talking tools, who just love to put in their two cent's worth!

When you're Tooling Around with Manny and his boisterous bunch of tools, you'll find messages of teamwork, friendship and community." -- From the DVD backing

My son's a bit older than the probably target age range for Handy Manny, but he still enjoys the colorful animation and crazy antics of Manny, tools and the citizens of Sheetrock Hills (I think it's hilarious how Mr. Loport's comb-over is always getting flipped!)

This particular DVD has a 55 minute run-time and features these five episodes:

1. Squeeze's Day Off (The only never-before-seen episode)
2. Amigo Grande
3. A Sticky Fix
4. Pat the Screwdriver
5. Supremoguy

There are two games: "Build it with Handy Manny" and "Set-Top Game".

If your kids like Bob Builder--or even Dora the Explorer--they'll likely love this DVD! (Spanish words are often peppered throughout the dialogue.) There are subtitles on Tooling around, as well."