Enjoy this HD copy of the 2019 Brazilian D&DC car commercial

[brightknightie]

If you're a deep-dyed Dungeon & Dragons (cartoon, 1983-1985) fan -- like me :-D -- then you've likely seen our gang's fully-licensed, live-action appearance in that 2019 Brazilian TV commercial for Renault's Kwid Outsider (and of course you know that D&DC was even bigger in Brazil than anywhere else, running and rerunning on various networks for two decades, while it fell into memory in North America and Europe).

But if you're just a little less obsessed, maybe you've never seen the commercial! I thought folks might enjoy it today. It's really superb! Like the fantastic micro-fanfic it is at heart, it makes me feel so much, and the ending is just right, so happy and just a pinch spiced. Take a look at this English dub (1:45):

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(It's a much more satisfying live-action portrayal of our gang than their cameos in Honor Among Thieves, delightful as that movie is, but of course the commercial is under 2 minutes long, filmed in Brazil, and meant for an audience familiar with canon. I'm not putting down HAT. I'm lifting up D&DC. ♥)

Comments

[senmut]

I had HOPED you had seen that!

[brightknightie]

Yes, thank you! I'd heard about it before I saw it, and didn't go looking for it, but YouTube made sure to feature it in my recommendations.

(One of the things I find kind of cute, on the side, is that this English translation says "the Venger" (like the original Portuguese) rather than "Venger" (without the article, as in US English).)

[malinaldarose]

What fun!

[brightknightie]

I think it's so clever how it's essentially a re-creation of the opening... but with the kids a little older and skilled with their weapons, and then into a portal and home! And then the Venger tease for a chill.

They even went to the trouble to have floating rocks above the desert floor. Chef's kiss.

[malinaldarose]

I loved the floating rocks. And the Venger tease.

[celli]

Oh my gosh, how much fun!!!!

[brightknightie]

:-D It was clearly made with so much love and respect!

Brazil ♥ D&DC. Which makes me feel very fond of Brazil. ;-)

[under_the_silk_tree]

That was a lot of fun! I haven't seen the cartoon in a long time, but I still recognize so many of the details. I need to do a rewatch.

Where to see D&DC

[brightknightie]

I'm glad you liked the commerical!

Just noting...

If you (or your local library) don't happen to have the DVDs, the series was officially streamed in full on Twitch just before Honor Among Thieves came out, and on a few of the ad-supported streaming services since. (I imagine that there may well be legacy rights issues between Disney/Marvel and Paramount/Hasbro unfortunately keeping it off both of their respective streaming platforms. Not to mention all the other owners and airers through the years worldwide.)

The first four episodes are available on the Internet Archive.

And all 27 episodes are available on several YouTube Channels, including this well-compiled playlist.

Re: Where to see D&DC

[under_the_silk_tree]

Thank you so much for the resources! I can't wait to get started.