The first episode in an amazing new series of Scooby Doo. There is a very similar monster to the end of the very first season of Scooby Doo that air thirty two and a half years before hand, just the way it gets around is modernised. And all round great episode.
What's New, Scooby-Doo? (TV Series)
There's No Creature Like Snow Creature (2002)
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That's snow creature
TheLittleSongbird1 December 2021
The Scooby Doo franchise's wintry and holiday episodes are generally of a high standard. My personal favourites are 'The New Scooby Doo Mysteries' "A Nutcracker Scoob" and 'The New Scooby Doo Movies' "The Ghost of Bigfoot". 'Haunted Holidays' and 'Scooby Doo Where are You's "That's Snow Ghost" have always been enjoyable too. "There's No Creature Like Snow Creature" is notable for being the first episode of 'What's New Scooby Doo'.
It is a very good start to the show, and 'What's New Scooby Doo' has actually grown on me quite a lot overtime. Had mixed feelings on it on first watch, liking very much some episodes and being ehh on others. Rewatching it over the past few years, at its best it's very good and even brilliant. Not every episode works, but even they are far from unwatchable. Season 1 was a little inconsistent, but "There's No Creature Like Snow Creature" is towards the better end when ranking the episodes.
Good things are numerous. It benefits massively from its setting, which is true for all of the Scooby Doo franchise's winter themed episodes. Particularly at night, where it is very atmospheric. True to the dark look of the old Scooby Doo while also being more polished, which is true of the animation for the show in general. The animation is well done, colourful and sleek and the character designs have more finesse than the earlier incarnations without deviating too far. The animation is particularly good for the snow creature, the wonderfully kinetic climactic showdown and all the wintry action at night.
Have also felt that the music has grown on me a lot. Wasn't crazy about it when younger as the style usually is not my cup of tea, but now it suits this show's modern style very well and has seldom been discordant with the action. The theme song is very catchy, with a cool intro accompanying it. While not every chase song and scene worked in 'What's New Scooby Doo', most did and the standard was much better and more consistent than the songs in Season 2 of 'Scooby Doo Where are You'. Really liked the chase song here and it fitted the fun action that is going on in the animation very nicely.
What also stands out is the energy, with "There's No Snow Creature Like "Snow Creature" never feeling dull and it's tighter than some of the earlier incarnations and that is including the original. The Shaggy and Scooby humour, lines and gags, are classic, true to the likes of the original and 'The Scooby Doo Show'. The twist on the meddling kids/adolescents line was refreshing. Also refreshing was Daphne's role with Fred out of action, the resourceful leader role she was in in the 80s was great to see.
Admittedly, the story is derivative (not uncommon with 'What's New Scooby Doo'), with elements of "That's Snow Ghost", but it is also fun with a great atmosphere and a surprisingly high suspect count. The climax is one of the show's best. The snow creature is also pretty predictable and not much different from similar creatures in the winter themed episodes of the franchise, but the look of it is cool and it is menacing enough. The identity of the perpetrator was unexpected, one of the improvements this show had over earlier incarnations was the higher number of non-obvious reveals. The voice acting is very good, particularly Casey Kasem. It did though take a while for me to get used to Frank Welker's too human sounding voice for Scooby (meaning too much human speech pattern rather than Scooby's iconic impediment with his rs).
Concluding, very good start and even better was to follow (although the show's quality was inconsistent). 8/10.
It is a very good start to the show, and 'What's New Scooby Doo' has actually grown on me quite a lot overtime. Had mixed feelings on it on first watch, liking very much some episodes and being ehh on others. Rewatching it over the past few years, at its best it's very good and even brilliant. Not every episode works, but even they are far from unwatchable. Season 1 was a little inconsistent, but "There's No Creature Like Snow Creature" is towards the better end when ranking the episodes.
Good things are numerous. It benefits massively from its setting, which is true for all of the Scooby Doo franchise's winter themed episodes. Particularly at night, where it is very atmospheric. True to the dark look of the old Scooby Doo while also being more polished, which is true of the animation for the show in general. The animation is well done, colourful and sleek and the character designs have more finesse than the earlier incarnations without deviating too far. The animation is particularly good for the snow creature, the wonderfully kinetic climactic showdown and all the wintry action at night.
Have also felt that the music has grown on me a lot. Wasn't crazy about it when younger as the style usually is not my cup of tea, but now it suits this show's modern style very well and has seldom been discordant with the action. The theme song is very catchy, with a cool intro accompanying it. While not every chase song and scene worked in 'What's New Scooby Doo', most did and the standard was much better and more consistent than the songs in Season 2 of 'Scooby Doo Where are You'. Really liked the chase song here and it fitted the fun action that is going on in the animation very nicely.
What also stands out is the energy, with "There's No Snow Creature Like "Snow Creature" never feeling dull and it's tighter than some of the earlier incarnations and that is including the original. The Shaggy and Scooby humour, lines and gags, are classic, true to the likes of the original and 'The Scooby Doo Show'. The twist on the meddling kids/adolescents line was refreshing. Also refreshing was Daphne's role with Fred out of action, the resourceful leader role she was in in the 80s was great to see.
Admittedly, the story is derivative (not uncommon with 'What's New Scooby Doo'), with elements of "That's Snow Ghost", but it is also fun with a great atmosphere and a surprisingly high suspect count. The climax is one of the show's best. The snow creature is also pretty predictable and not much different from similar creatures in the winter themed episodes of the franchise, but the look of it is cool and it is menacing enough. The identity of the perpetrator was unexpected, one of the improvements this show had over earlier incarnations was the higher number of non-obvious reveals. The voice acting is very good, particularly Casey Kasem. It did though take a while for me to get used to Frank Welker's too human sounding voice for Scooby (meaning too much human speech pattern rather than Scooby's iconic impediment with his rs).
Concluding, very good start and even better was to follow (although the show's quality was inconsistent). 8/10.
An 8/10 for "What's New, Scooby-Doo?: There's No Creature Like Snow Creature (#1.1)"
karl_with-122 October 2009
Warning: Spoilers
I just watched this episode this morning and I loved it! I mean I don't occasionally watch Scooby Doo but there was nothing else on TV so this was my only selection for entertainment. After watching this episode, it made me realise how fun Scooby-Dooby Doooooo is!
It was a pretty random episode because when I think of Scooby Doo, I think of the movie Chill-Out Scooby Doo when they we being chased by the Abominable Snowman. I know in this case it's not (it's a SNOW creature) but it seemed usual with the "spine-tinglers" and the commotion when the monster was in the atmosphere. Because we see that in every episode and the stupid thing is is that they're actually scared for nothing due to that the "monster" ISN'T real !
The entertainment was great! I loved it especially when Shaggy and Scooby were being chased by the monster and they were snowboarding down the hill and all over the place! Velma, Fred and Daphne were good too. Parts like when Daphne gave Fred the superstition because Fred didn't want "a girl like Daphne" to go out on her own in the dark.
The monster again was nothing new. We've seen it all a thousand times. In every episode, why don't they try to make the monsters/ghosts more realistic and scary? And I found it odd how the guy who was pretending to be the Snow Creature kept its cover with a costume made out of glass. Wouldn't you be able to just see him?
Anyway overall I'm quite starting to like the Scooby Doo shows. They're very fun and entertaining (but sometimes you can only say that WHEN you're in the mood.) So next time when their just showing the regular Phineas and Ferb, The Suite Life on Deck etc. episodes I'll try to switch to Boomerang and watch this, along with Tom & Jerry.
It was a pretty random episode because when I think of Scooby Doo, I think of the movie Chill-Out Scooby Doo when they we being chased by the Abominable Snowman. I know in this case it's not (it's a SNOW creature) but it seemed usual with the "spine-tinglers" and the commotion when the monster was in the atmosphere. Because we see that in every episode and the stupid thing is is that they're actually scared for nothing due to that the "monster" ISN'T real !
The entertainment was great! I loved it especially when Shaggy and Scooby were being chased by the monster and they were snowboarding down the hill and all over the place! Velma, Fred and Daphne were good too. Parts like when Daphne gave Fred the superstition because Fred didn't want "a girl like Daphne" to go out on her own in the dark.
The monster again was nothing new. We've seen it all a thousand times. In every episode, why don't they try to make the monsters/ghosts more realistic and scary? And I found it odd how the guy who was pretending to be the Snow Creature kept its cover with a costume made out of glass. Wouldn't you be able to just see him?
Anyway overall I'm quite starting to like the Scooby Doo shows. They're very fun and entertaining (but sometimes you can only say that WHEN you're in the mood.) So next time when their just showing the regular Phineas and Ferb, The Suite Life on Deck etc. episodes I'll try to switch to Boomerang and watch this, along with Tom & Jerry.
A good start of the series.
XueHuaBingYu17 October 2019
One paragraph plot summary : A skiing competition is starting and there's a snow creature is disturbing constants and people. Soon after that, the Mystery Incorporated gangs are arriving at the scene. And they have to investigate the case. While they are finding clues, snow creature is still attacking people which results two or more people injured. When they have found a complete clue, the Mystery Incorporated gangs setup a trap to capture the person who is responsible for all those attacks. Unfortunately, Velma got cold and sneezes while waiting for the right moment. Because of it, all plans fall apart. In the second time, good thing is Scooby adjusts Velma's position when she's about to sneeze. Finally, they've caught that person.
Episode 1 really has a good start. It's kind of exciting and interesting. I can't believe to see Velma is afraid of cold. It's kind of funny thing to see. Although there's no jokes, but it's a good one. Scooby-Doo films are always the best and best of all. This episode is a good one, so, I'm looking forward to see the next episodes.
Episode 1 really has a good start. It's kind of exciting and interesting. I can't believe to see Velma is afraid of cold. It's kind of funny thing to see. Although there's no jokes, but it's a good one. Scooby-Doo films are always the best and best of all. This episode is a good one, so, I'm looking forward to see the next episodes.
A Favorite.
coti-0955314 March 2019
A Favorite.
Scoob and the gang are having fun on the road with one slight slip until the mystery machine arrives and the gang is on to another great mystery.
Scooby and Shaggy have fun (I do to I like this episode)
Meanwhile The whole gang has great clues to wrap up this mystery.
What a great and enjoying episode.
It's the best.
Scoob and the gang are having fun on the road with one slight slip until the mystery machine arrives and the gang is on to another great mystery.
Scooby and Shaggy have fun (I do to I like this episode)
Meanwhile The whole gang has great clues to wrap up this mystery.
What a great and enjoying episode.
It's the best.
Chiller thriller
MarkLynnIreland129431 August 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I don't know for sure what was the first What's New Scooby-Doo episode I've seen yet possibly DVD I had of the space alien which was followed by this episode.
Not remembering much laughs, although at the start with the Mystery Machine sat-nav and skating parking maneuver. Even there's Velma catching a cold and sneezing at unfortunate times. And Fred breaking his leg was unfortunate
As for the mystery of the snow monster, several possible suspects yet I was certain they were red herrings and one bloke in balaclava seeing going to and from the ski-jump hut I'm certain was suspicious.
Chase song "It's a Rad Rad World" by Sebastian Robertson is another classic tune.
Not remembering much laughs, although at the start with the Mystery Machine sat-nav and skating parking maneuver. Even there's Velma catching a cold and sneezing at unfortunate times. And Fred breaking his leg was unfortunate
As for the mystery of the snow monster, several possible suspects yet I was certain they were red herrings and one bloke in balaclava seeing going to and from the ski-jump hut I'm certain was suspicious.
Chase song "It's a Rad Rad World" by Sebastian Robertson is another classic tune.
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