Toy Tinkers

Toy Tinkers (1949)

*** (out of 4)

Donald goes into the forest and cuts down a Christmas tree, which is witnessed by Chip and Dale who in return sneak into Donald's house to steal some walnuts. After they're caught the two sides battle with various ornaments and toys. This film has a lot in common with DONALD'S SNOW FIGHT, which featured Donald doing battle with his two nephews and I think you can also see that this film had an influence on PLUTO'S Christmas TREE, which had Pluto doing battle with Chip and Dale after they got into his home. This middle film isn't nearly as great as the other two but I think there's enough here to keep people entertained. I think the highlight of the movie is a sequence where the chipmunks are on a train and have to try and steal the walnuts from Donald who has a few tricks of his own. Throughout the film the animation is top-notch and there's no question that there's enough action for two movies.

This Disney cartoon short with Donald Duck and Chip and Dale is for sure the best Christmas cartoon short film of all time. A fabulous Christmas mood is brought to the cinema screen in perfect drawings. A wintry landscape, the traditional tree-felling of the Christmas tree, a beautiful home with fantastic Christmas decorations - everything is there: classic gifts and sweets under the tree, which is then decorated by Donald, and little rascals who fight a Christmas battle with the popular duck Makes children's hearts beat faster - and not just their hearts. Timeless, classic, simply beautiful. A masterpiece.

This is actually a very good short. All too often both Donald and Chip n' Dale get on my nerves after a very short period of time and, paired together, they're like fingernails on a chalkboard. This one works for some unfathomable reason. Good story, I guess. Nominated for an Academy Award and is a very good cartoon. Well worth looking for. Recommended.

"Toy Tinkers" is a very entertaining short film that demonstrates the importance of Christmas from a different perspective, but it's worth giving it a chance. A short film that stands out for its great musical score and universally recognized themes. Each score is phenomenal and establishes a connection both with the viewer and with the images seen on screen.

The animation is very good. Incredible what could be done for the time. A formidable job that further complements the adventures of our little friends.

The narrative argument is solid, interesting, and very rich in reflections; despite this, from my perspective, it loses a bit due to the comedy, though this certainly does not detract from its merit. It has its strong moments but they are well executed. Seeing such iconic characters again will always be a good idea.

Innocence, imagination, the Christmas spirit, sharing, danger, personal well-being, friendship, theft, karma, war, and teamwork are depicted in a great way. Excellent messages for the little ones at home and even for the adults who revisit these Christmas classics.

Despite its Oscar nomination for Best Animated Short Film, I think it could have been much better.

Jingle Bell.

6.5/10.

In the last Disney cartoon released in the 1940s, Donald is out cutting a Christmas tree. This attracts the attention of Chip and Dale. They follow him to his cabin, where they observe him decorating the tree, contemplating his toys, and then they spot the immense bowl of walnuts. They must have it!

Of course it starts out simply, and grows in complication as more and more war toys are used the the increasingly frenzied battle between good and evil .... which side you come down on. Will there be dynamite?