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Blu-ray A America - Classic Media [2010 Release] Extras: * The Special * "Frosty Returns" (1992) (480i) Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Also available in: - The 2010, 4-disc "The Original Christmas Classics" box set, with "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)", "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970)" and a soundtrack CD with the following songs: 1 - Burl Ives: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 2 - Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree 3 - Jackson 5: Santa Claus is Coming to Town 4 - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: Jingle Bells 5 - Jimmy Durante: Frosty the Snowman 6 - Burl Ives: A Holly Jolly Christmas 7 - Bobby Helms: Jingle Bell Rock - the 2012, 2-disc "The Original Christmas Classics" box set, with "Frosty the Snowman (1969)" and "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970)" (Rudolph & both Frosty specials in Disc 1). - Classic Golden Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A America - Classic Media [2015 Release] 45th Anniversary Collector's Edition Extras: * The Special * "Frosty Returns" (1992) "Be and Artist and Create" 2015 featurette "Magical Melody" Frosty the Snowman sing-along "Frosty Snowflake Surprises" 2015 featurette Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono Spanish DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: All extras (including Frosty Returns) are in HD. Comes with a slipcase. Case incorrectly states the inclusion of English HoH subtitles. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A America - Universal Pictures [2022 Release] 4K + Blu-ray Combo Pack Extras: DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K) DISC TWO (Blu-ray) * The Special Audio Commentary with animation historian Mark Evanier (2018) "The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass" 2018 documentary (47:00) Pencil Test (1:04) Subtitles: English HoH Aspect Ratio: 1.35:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English DTS 2.0 Mono French DTS 2.0 Mono Spanish DTS 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Features a remastered 4K transfer. Initial release includes a slipcover and Movies Anywhere digital copy. Also available in the 2022 "The Classic Christmas Specials Collection" with "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town". Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A America - Universal Pictures [2018 Release] Deluxe Edition Commentaries: Audio Commentary with animation historian Mark Evanier (2018) Extras: "The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass" 2018 documentary (47:00) Pencil Test (1:04) Subtitles: English HoH Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English DTS 2.0 Mono French DTS 2.0 Mono Spanish DTS 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Also available in The Original Christmas Specials Collection Deluxe Edition with "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer", "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town", "The Little Drummer Boy", and "Cricket on The Hearth". Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A America - Universal Pictures [2023 Release] The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection Extras: DISC ONE * Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Cricket on The Hearth * The Little Drummer Boy "Restoring the Puppets of Rudolph" 2018 featurette (3:40) "Reimagining Rudolph in 4D" 2018 featurette (10:54) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Attraction Film (10:51) "T.E.A.M. Rudolph and the Reindeer Games" 2018 featurette (13:45) DISC TWO * The Special * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town Audio Commentary on "Frosty the Snowman" with animation historian Mark Evanier (2018) Audio Commentary with animation historian Greg Ehrbar (2018) "The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass" 2018 documentary (47:00) Frosty the Snowman Original Pencil Test (1:04) DISC THREE * 'Twas the Night Before Christmas * The Year Without a Santa Claus * The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow * Frosty's Winter Wonderland * Rudolph's Shiny New Year "Frosty and the Story of the Snowman" 2011 featurette (9:24) "Stop Motion 101" 2007 featurette (9:36) "We Are Santa's Elves" 2007 featurette (16:33) DISC FOUR * The Little Drummer Boy: Book II * Nestor, The Long-Earned Christmas Donkey * The Stingiest Man in Town * Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July DISC FIVE * Jack Frost * Pinocchio's Christmas * The Leprechaun's Christmas Gold * The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus Subtitles: English HoH, French, and Spanish Aspect Ratio: 1.35:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English DTS 2.0 Mono French DTS 2.0 Mono Spanish DTS 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Features a 2022 4K transfer. Comes with a slipbox and a booklet featuring an essay by Jerry Beck. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A America - Classic Media [2015 Release] The Original Christmas Classics Extras: DISC ONE The Specials: * "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" (50:47) * "Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol" (52:28) * "The Little Drummer Boy" (25:14) * "Cricket on the Hearth" (480i, 49:20) "Be an Artist and Create" 2015 featurette (25:36) "Kringle Jingle" song (0:56) "Santa Special Delivery" 2015 featurette (17:23) DISC TWO The Specials: * "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" (51:44) * The Special (25:23) * "Frosty Returns" (23:08) Rudolph Pop Up Book (2:48) "Holly Jolly" sing along (1:22) "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" sing along (0:53) "Learn to Draw" 2014 featurette (29:25) "Rudolph Unwrapped" 2014 featurette (16:42) "Be an Artist and Create" 2015 featurette (25:53) "Magical Melody" sing along (1:53) "Frosty Snowflake Surprises" 2015 featurette (19:30) Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: The shorts and extras are in 1080p except where noted. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A America - Universal Pictures [2018 Release] The Original Christmas Specials Collection Extras: DISC ONE * Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer DISC TWO * The Special Audio Commentary with animation historian Mark Evanier (2018) "The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass" 2018 documentary (47:00) Pencil Test (1:04) DISC THREE * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town DISC FOUR * The Little Drummer Boy * Cricket on The Hearth Subtitles: English HoH Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English DTS 2.0 Mono French DTS 2.0 Mono Spanish DTS 2.0 Mono Case type: Special Case Notes: Packaged in a 4-disc amaray (keep) case with a slip box. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A Canada - Classic Media [2010 Release] Extras: * The Special * "Frosty Returns" (1992) (480i) Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Also available in the 2010 4-disc "The Original Christmas Classics" box set, with "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)", "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970)" and a soundtrack CD with the following songs: 1 - Burl Ives: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 2 - Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree 3 - Jackson 5: Santa Claus is Coming to Town 4 - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: Jingle Bells 5 - Jimmy Durante: Frosty the Snowman 6 - Burl Ives: A Holly Jolly Christmas 7 - Bobby Helms: Jingle Bell Rock Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A Canada - Classic Media [2015 Release] 45th Anniversary Collector's Edition Extras: * The Special * "Frosty Returns" (1992) "Be and Artist and Create" 2015 featurette "Magical Melody" Frosty the Snowman sing-along "Frosty Snowflake Surprises" 2015 featurette Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono Spanish DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: All extras (including Frosty Returns) are in HD. Comes with a slipcase. Case incorrectly states the inclusion of English HoH subtitles. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A Canada - Universal Pictures [2022 Release] 4K + Blu-ray Combo Pack Extras: DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K) DISC TWO (Blu-ray) * The Special Audio Commentary with animation historian Mark Evanier (2018) "The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass" 2018 documentary (47:00) Pencil Test (1:04) Subtitles: English HoH Aspect Ratio: 1.35:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English DTS 2.0 Mono Spanish DTS 2.0 Mono French DTS 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Features a remastered 4K transfer. Initial release includes a slipcover and Movies Anywhere digital copy. Also available in the 2022 "The Classic Christmas Specials Collection" with "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town". Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A Canada - Universal Pictures [2018 Release] Deluxe Edition Commentaries: Audio Commentary with animation historian Mark Evanier (2018) Extras: "The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass" 2018 documentary (47:00) Pencil Test (1:04) Subtitles: English HoH Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English DTS 2.0 Mono French DTS 2.0 Mono Spanish DTS 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Also available in The Original Christmas Specials Collection Deluxe Edition with "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer", "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town", "The Little Drummer Boy", and "Cricket on The Hearth". Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A Canada - Universal Pictures [2023 Release] The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection Extras: DISC ONE * Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Cricket on The Hearth * The Little Drummer Boy "Restoring the Puppets of Rudolph" 2018 featurette (3:40) "Reimagining Rudolph in 4D" 2018 featurette (10:54) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Attraction Film (10:51) "T.E.A.M. Rudolph and the Reindeer Games" 2018 featurette (13:45) DISC TWO * The Special * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town Audio Commentary on "Frosty the Snowman" with animation historian Mark Evanier (2018) Audio Commentary with animation historian Greg Ehrbar (2018) "The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass" 2018 documentary (47:00) Frosty the Snowman Original Pencil Test (1:04) DISC THREE * 'Twas the Night Before Christmas * The Year Without a Santa Claus * The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow * Frosty's Winter Wonderland * Rudolph's Shiny New Year "Frosty and the Story of the Snowman" 2011 featurette (9:24) "Stop Motion 101" 2007 featurette (9:36) "We Are Santa's Elves" 2007 featurette (16:33) DISC FOUR * The Little Drummer Boy: Book II * Nestor, The Long-Earned Christmas Donkey * The Stingiest Man in Town * Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July DISC FIVE * Jack Frost * Pinocchio's Christmas * The Leprechaun's Christmas Gold * The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus Subtitles: English HoH, French, and Spanish Aspect Ratio: 1.35:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English DTS 2.0 Mono French DTS 2.0 Mono Spanish DTS 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Features a 2022 4K transfer. Comes with a slipbox and a booklet featuring an essay by Jerry Beck. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A Canada - Universal Pictures [2018 Release] The Original Christmas Specials Collection Extras: DISC ONE * Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer DISC TWO * The Special Audio Commentary with animation historian Mark Evanier (2018) "The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass" 2018 documentary (47:00) Pencil Test (1:04) DISC THREE * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town DISC FOUR * The Little Drummer Boy * Cricket on The Hearth Subtitles: English HoH Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English DTS 2.0 Mono Spanish DTS 2.0 Mono French DTS 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Packaged in a 4-disc amaray (keep) case with a slip box. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page

OVERALL: Draw

Between the 45th AE and the Deluxe Edition for each containing differing and exclusive extras.

Do note, the Universal releases include the original Mono track while the sets from Classic Media and Universal contain additional specials.

A UK release is also available.

General Notes:

The original "Rankin/Bass Present" credit at the beginning is missing from all the Blu-ray releases.
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Classic Media - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A 45th Anniversary Collector's Edition America- Classic Media - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A 4K + Blu-ray Combo Pack America- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Special opens with the Universal logo.
- Blu-ray A Deluxe Edition America- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Special opens with the Universal logo (25:44).
- Blu-ray A The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection America- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Special opens with the Universal logo (25:44).
- Blu-ray A The Original Christmas Classics America- Classic Media - No cuts (25:23).
- Blu-ray A The Original Christmas Specials Collection America- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Special opens with the Universal logo (25:44).
- Blu-ray A Canada- Classic Media - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A 45th Anniversary Collector's Edition Canada- Classic Media - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A 4K + Blu-ray Combo Pack Canada- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Special opens with the Universal logo.
- Blu-ray A Deluxe Edition Canada- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Special opens with the Universal logo (25:44).
- Blu-ray A The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection Canada- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Special opens with the Universal logo (25:44).
- Blu-ray A The Original Christmas Specials Collection Canada- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Special opens with the Universal logo.
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Comparison added by Jari_Kovalainen on 25/12/13
Comparison last updated by Anthony_DiPaola on 07/12/23

UPDATE LOG:

22/03/15: Minor title update.
13/10/15: Addition of the 45th Anniversary Collector's Edition.
30/11/15: Addition of the Original Christmas Classics.
18/10/18: Addition of the Universal releases.
07/12/23: Addition of the Canadian, 4K/Blu-ray combo, and The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection releases.
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Frosty the Snowman (TV short) (Blu-ray) (1969)

Blu-ray A America - Classic Media [2010 Release]

Blu-ray A America - Classic Media [2015 Release]
45th Anniversary Collector's Edition

Blu-ray A America - Universal Pictures [2022 Release]
4K + Blu-ray Combo Pack

Blu-ray A America - Universal Pictures [2018 Release]
Deluxe Edition

Blu-ray A America - Universal Pictures [2023 Release]
The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection

Blu-ray A America - Classic Media [2015 Release]
The Original Christmas Classics

Blu-ray A America - Universal Pictures [2018 Release]
The Original Christmas Specials Collection

Blu-ray A Canada - Classic Media [2010 Release]

Blu-ray A Canada - Classic Media [2015 Release]
45th Anniversary Collector's Edition

Blu-ray A Canada - Universal Pictures [2022 Release]
4K + Blu-ray Combo Pack

Blu-ray A Canada - Universal Pictures [2018 Release]
Deluxe Edition

Blu-ray A Canada - Universal Pictures [2023 Release]
The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection

Blu-ray A Canada - Universal Pictures [2018 Release]
The Original Christmas Specials Collection

OVERALL: Draw

CUTS:

UPDATE LOG: