Product Review

For their seventh release, the Australian singing troupe demonstrates more of their talents. This collection is a compilation of three episodes from Wiggles Television, a half-hour kids show that airs in Australia. Along with 13 songs (half of which have been on earlier video releases), the Wiggles appear in skits reminiscent of Barney. These segments may pose dubious educational value, but are good, clean, wiggly fun. Typical subjects include Dorothy the Dinosaur pulling a prank on Captain Feathersword, Anthony struggling with magic tricks that Greg performs so easily, and Jeff and Murray finding surprises in the sky. We journey back to when the Wiggles were kids or even farther: see the Wiggles as cavemen! The use of computer graphics and outdoor locations are an improvement over the usual studio look of earlier collections, but those who just want the Wiggles' music will find their patience tried (at 65 minutes, this collection is nearly twice as long as earlier releases with the same numbers of songs). The 2- to 7-year-old fans should enjoy seeing their favorite color-clad singers in a new environment, and the troupe has a winning presence whether singing or not. --Doug Thomas