ClassicFlix has announced a project to restore the Hal Roach Little Rascals sound shorts and are seeking funds to help make it happen:
"At ClassicFlix, we specialize in acquiring and restoring classic films and have licensed all 80 Hal Roach Little Rascal sound shorts for release on Blu-ray and DVD. When we're done, our restorations will be the final and definitive versions of these beloved and iconic shorts."
See the whole announcement here:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/little-rascals-preservation-restoration-project#/
Here is a little example of a restored scene:
https://youtu.be/9X5plwMN4fU
'Seems like a worthy project. They're the only kid actors I could ever stand.
I'm definitely going to back this. I wonder if each episode will contain the original title card.
That comparison video looks awesome and I wish them all the success in the world! That said, I have the older DVD set and it's "good enough" for my collection.
Now, if one of my friends were to gift me this new set, I certainly wouldn't throw it in the trash...