This is "The Little Mermaid" movie on VHS, featuring the rare banned cover release from Walt Disney. The video has been tested recently and is in excellent working condition. It includes the original clamshell case with artwork. The case shows a few small cracks and typical signs of wear.
The Little Mermaid Banned Cover Clamshell VHS refers to the 1989 home video release of Disney’s animated classic, which became infamous due to its controversial cover art. The original VHS artwork featured King Triton’s castle, but one of the spires was criticized for resembling inappropriate imagery. This led to Disney recalling and replacing the cover with a revised version.
Product Specifications:
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Format: VHS Tape (Clamshell Edition)
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Signal Standard: NTSC
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Run Time: 83 minutes
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Language: English
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Studio: Walt Disney Home Video
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Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Family
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Rating: G
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Release Date: May 18, 1990 (VHS edition)
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Director: Ron Clements, John Musker
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Main Cast: Jodi Benson (Ariel), Pat Carroll (Ursula), Samuel E. Wright (Sebastian), Christopher Daniel Barnes (Prince Eric)
Controversy:
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The original VHS cover was recalled due to suggestive artwork on King Triton’s castle.
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Some believe the imagery was accidental, while others speculate it was an inside joke by an artist.
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The banned cover has since become a collector’s item, though its value varies
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