This is an absolutely amazing set of stories. I remember watching these when I was just tiny and I loved them, so when they came out on DVD I jumped at the chance to own them. I've had my copy for years now and never bothered to write a review. I think most everything has been covered by other reviewers. These are great stories and fantastically fun to watch. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed in this. Which brings me to why I decided to write a review. There aren't very many bad reviews for this, but I was appalled at the reasons for these bad reviews it does have. If you don't like it, fine, don't like it, but I absolutely hate it when someone gives something a bad review for some reason other than the product itself.

First of all, a broken disc does not a bad film make. I'm sorry if you get a defective one, but that happens sometimes and you can mention it, but I don't really think it's grounds for a bad review. Amazon just sent me a broken disc of Dr. Who a couple of months ago, so I sent it back and got a working one - Easy Peasy. I'm certainly not going to turn around and give Dr. Who a bad review just because my first copy was broken... that's just silly, I love the Doctor.

It drives me crazy when people give a bad review instead of returning it for a working one and judging the film properly.

As for the person who insisted that the film quality is bad and that it's grainy - I really don't know what to tell them because "no it isn't". I have no problems at all with mine. But then again, that person also said that theirs glitched on them and that they've had a lot of DVD's glitch lately so I'm thinking that may have been an issue with their DVD player itself. But who knows.

All I'm saying is that this is great, I loved every second of it and it was even better than I remember. If you're a Jim Henson fan or if you remember the original airing of the show and you liked it, then I'd definitely say that you should pick this up. It's just too cool.

I order this Complete Collection i looked at it for one episode and then it cut off nothing else was on the disc,I heard so many good things about this collection i could not wait to order it and then when i saw it .i was very disppointed.i will never order from this company again.

If you like mythology and/or the Dark Crystal movie, you'll enjoy sharing these stories with your children, spouse and buddies.

This wonderful collection of folk tales is very cleverly produced. John Hurt is fantastic as the storyteller and his cute yet cynical dog provides a bit of comic relief to break the tension in the darkest parts. Yes, there are dark parts and some scary looking (and acting) "fantasy" creatures so this is not a series for the real wee ones to watch alone though it is great for elementary age and up to view with the family. I watched the four Greek myths in a separate set and they were equally well done with a different but also wonderful storyteller (Michael Gambon). Part of the magic of the series is the way the storyteller (and his dog) always remain a part of the tales and as a result the viewer gets the true feeling of being told a story by the fire instead of just watching a bunch of actors and puppets on the television screen.

I was so excited to see this released on dvd and then so saddened when it's seen to be going out of print. so i snatched oe up before they all disappeared.
this series is one of my favorite memories when it comes to tv. i was worried that when i watched it again, it wouldn't stand up.
but it does. oh heavens it's still as beaitiful, creepy, fantastic and wonderfully done as i remembered it being. i still sit and listen and watch almost hypnotized.

i am soo glad i got it. i can't wait to share it with my family and my neice :) if you can get it before it disappears and this is a happy memory, the grab it fast!