[adult swim] in a Box

Researching the big three network’s animation availability reminded me of the most unique DVD release I have ever seen. Released in 2009, [adult swim] released a 12 disc set called, "[adult swim] in a Box".

Contained within were six volume sets: Aqua Teen Hunger Force Volume 2, Space Ghost: Coast to Coast Season 3, Moral Oral Season 1, Robot Chicken Season 2, Metalocalypse Season 1, and Sealab 2021 Season 2. Bit odd it was not all volume one features, but comme ci comme ça. While interesting, this was not the highlight of the set.

The highlight of the box and my wanting of it comes from a single disc of pilot episodes. The pilots included are:

Totally for Teens - A live action spoof that would hint at the future of live action spoofs [as] would eventually become known for. 

Cheyenne Cinnamon and the Fantabulous Unicorn of Sugar Town Candy Fudge - The only pilot I have not seen. 

Korgoth of Barbaria - Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky and an interesting pilot for auteur as barbarians and violence would be a focus in the 2019 Primal (though the two have quite different styles as a whole; one a comedy, the other a gritty drama).

Welcome to Eltingville - My personal favorite pilot and huge missed opportunity to be picked up as a full series.

Perfect Hair Forever - This series would eventually run for three seasons.

[adult swim] in a Box is still available for a little more than $50 - something I really should purchase to have in my collection, just for the Eltingville pilot alone. I would assume that it’s continued availability means it either sells well, in which case you would think other networks would copy the box idea and make available long dormant pilots, or it hasn’t sold well at all... which would also explain why we haven’t seen copycat like clones.