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Tom and Jerry Tom Giáng Sinh Tales (Vol. 1)

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Publisher: Warner Bros. Entertainment Company

Package design: Turner Entertainment Co.

Release: October 3, 2006 (original version, Vietnamese version unknown)

Format: DVD

Dimensions: 7.75 x 5.75 x 0.5 in.

Material: Plastic case and outer cover jacket, paper print cover 

Production technique: Injection molding (highly likely), which is a specialized and precise molding technique that can be used across thousands of units, which is efficient for DVD cases. 

Location of origin: United States

The Tom and Jerry Tales DVD series features episodes from Tom and Jerry's first animated TV series in 30 years. Volume 1 features 12 episodes full of fur-flying, fun-packing chases and calamities.

This specific version is the Vietnamese translation, which is most likely sold in Vietnam for young Vietnamese children to enjoy American cartoons. The Vietnamese version is indicated by the words "Tom Giáng Sinh," which directly means "Tom Christmas," and "Thuyết minh - Phụ Đề," which means voiceover and subtitle. These words were not just placed somewhere on the DVD cover, but were carefully designed to fit the style of the cover. The design of the text makes it look official, although it seems to be unknown whether it was done by the original designers or not. By making translated versions that match the original one, it lets viewers of all kinds enjoy the same experience as the original audience, promoting accessibility and outreach.

A photo taken of the front DVD cover.
Source: Personal photo
A photo taken of the front DVD cover.