And this promises to be the actual uncut versions of the original John K. Ren & Stimpy episodes. All of the home video versions of R&S that I've seen thus far have included the edited versions that Nickelodeon put out after the initial broadcast (like the infamous Magical Nose Goblins that were only shown in their full grossout glory once).

After reading the news, I am all over this one! IMO, Ren & Stimpy was a classic landmark in animation, and one of the most, if not the most, ingenious and inventive (not to mention sick and hilarious) cartoon series ever. To truly appreciate the impact of Ren & Stimpy, you have to recall the state of TV animation at the time R&S first went on the air. Aside from The Simpsons, most other animation was just dreary and lame product-driven garbage. Stuff like Smurfs, Strawberry Shortcake, Care Bears, and G.I. Joe dominated the airwaves, and for the most part it was derivative, unoriginal, and antiseptic stuff. Truly horrible, especially compared to the classic cartoons from the likes of Tex Avery, Jay Ward, and Bob Clampett.

And into this creative vacuum, John K. gave us "Space Madness," "Nurse Stimpy," "Robin Hoek," and the all-time classic "Stimpy's Invention". A concept as twisted as the Happy Helmet was like an oasis in that sea of gawdawful animation in the 80s.

This DVD will have audio commentaries and a documentary. If this edition restores the Magical Nose Goblins and the unedited antics of Powdered Toast Man, it will truly be a happy occasion!

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=1925