A legitimate "Classic Complete Collection" should contain all 161 theatrical shorts from 1940 to 1967. Beware of sets that stop at 1958.
The heart of any "all episodes" collection is the original 114 shorts produced by the Hanna-Barbera unit at MGM. This era is widely considered the gold standard of animation, winning seven Academy Awards for Best Animated Short Film. Tom And Jerry Classic Complete Collection All Episodes
However, a true complete collection of the "Classic Era" must also include the 13 episodes produced by in Eastern Europe (1961–1962) and the 34 episodes produced by Chuck Jones (1963–1967). While purists often debate the tone of these later shorts, they are technically part of the original theatrical run. This era is widely considered the gold standard
note the vibrant colors and sharper lines compared to previous faded DVD versions. Widescreen Gems note the vibrant colors and sharper lines compared
| Feature | This "Complete" Set | Streaming (Boomerang/HBO Max) | Individual Spotlight DVDs | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Yes | No (rotating library) | No | | Aspect Ratio | 4:3 (good) | 16:9 (cropped bad) | 4:3 (good) | | Original Titles | No (Blue Ribbon prints) | No | Yes (on early volumes) | | Restoration Quality | C+ to A- (varies) | B- | A (consistent) | | Price | $ | $ (subscription) | $$$ (collector) |