Gruv, an official storefront backed by Universal and Warner Bros., is currently hosting a significant sale on classic cartoon collections, offering physical media enthusiasts a chance to acquire beloved animated series on DVD and Blu-ray. The sale comes at a time when many cartoons are being removed from streaming platforms, making physical collections a more appealing option for preservation.
The "Legends of Animation" sale features a wide array of titles, with a notable emphasis on Warner Bros. properties. This includes extensive offerings of Looney Tunes, with collected seasons spanning various eras and anniversary editions, alongside film collections. The sale's duration is not explicitly stated, but it is expected to run through the Labor Day weekend.
Among the highlighted deals is the "Tom & Jerry Golden Era Collection." This set, released in December, compiles 114 episodes from the original run of the cartoon, primarily from 1940 to 1958. Gruv's current price for this collection, marked down by $20, reportedly represents its lowest price point ever on Amazon. Other discounted sets available include "What’s New Scooby Doo," "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," and a combined "The Flintstones and The Jetsons" box set.
Compared to Amazon listings, Gruv does not display original prices for these collections, requiring customers to cross-reference for full discount context. The direct backing of Gruv by major studios like Warner Bros. suggests that discounts found there may often be mirrored or initiated by the distributors themselves on other retail platforms. The future landscape of physical media distribution deals and storefronts remains subject to potential changes, particularly in light of ongoing discussions regarding Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.