No review of this collection would be complete without discussing the Panther’s foil: The Little Man (often voiced by the legendary Rich Little or portrayed as a silent, white-gloved character). Unlike Tom & Jerry’s violent mutual destruction, the Panther’s relationship with the Little Man is nuanced.

In The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection - Volume 1, the Little Man is usually the aggressor (trying to enforce rules, paint the house, or trap the cat), and the Panther is the passive-aggressive defender. The Panther never looks angry; he looks disappointed. He sighs, he adjusts his cuffs, he sips a tiny cup of coffee while the Little Man’s house explodes behind him. This dynamic is established perfectly in the first handful of shorts found here.

As of this writing, the collection is available via major online retailers (Amazon, Deep Discount) and boutique Blu-ray sites (DiabolikDVD, Orbit DVD). Be wary of cheap public domain discs that bundle random cartoons; ensure the cover explicitly states "Volume 1" and the distributor is MGM, Kino Lorber, or Via Vision.

This release is part of the "Blue Diamond" series from Kino Lorber/Classic Media, known for high-quality packaging.

Yes. Whether you are a collector completing a library, a parent looking for screen time that isn't an assault on the senses, or a Gen Z viewer discovering the coolest cartoon cat for the first time, this collection delivers.

The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection - Volume 1 is the foundational block of one of the most successful theatrical cartoon series of the 1960s. It preserves a specific moment in American pop culture—when jazz was king, mid-century modern design ruled, and a silent pink cat taught the world that elegance is the ultimate revenge.

If you grew up watching the cool cat on Saturday mornings or are discovering him for the first time, "The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection - Volume 1" is widely considered the gold standard for how classic animation should be preserved.

Here is the standout feature that makes this collection a must-own:

Serious collectors should look for the specific edition released by Kino Lorber (Region A) or Via Vision Entertainment (Region B). These releases often feature: