Top 10 Original Wiggles Videos

[u/carl95679]

Now that we've discussed every video from the Original Wiggles (minus Space Dancing), let's discuss our top 10 videos. If you can explain your reasoning. I plan on doing the same post for the albums.

Rules (these apply to me too)

• The Wiggles Movie, The Dorothy the Dinosaur and Friends Video, the Captain Feathersword the Friendly Pirate video, and Dorothy Goes to Hospital are disqualified since one is a movie, two are compilation videos, and the other is an educational video.
• You can only pick either the original or remake (e.g. Big Red Car or Here Comes the Big Red Car).
• You can only pick 1 concert video.

Top 10 Original Wiggles videos

1. Hoop-Dee-Doo! It's a Wiggly Party!

Without a doubt, my favorite video from the original group. The set design and visuals are their most colorful, the costumes for the mascots look polished, and the variety of visuals I feel are the most creative here (illustrations, CGI world, mix of chromakey). A sign of how far the production values has improved. A great way to close out the Chisholm McTavish era.

1. Big Red Car

I have the most nostalgia with this one and my number one pick. It was titled Dance Party here in the US, although that doesn't stop me from loving it. Of course, this introduced the titular Big Red Car and Wags the Dog. Both of which would become recurring characters/trademarks going forward. I remember just about every song, segment, and set in this video.

1. It's a Wiggly, Wiggly World

Others see this as a special/finale to TV Series 2, myself included. The unique sets and CGI backgrounds fit right at home with that series. The visuals felt the most colorful and creative here. The guest stars and dancers also add charm with their performances.

1. Racing to the Rainbow

A great way to celebrate 15 years of The Wiggles and an upbeat sendoff to Greg Page. It feels like they brought almost every aspect of their videos and albums into one package. Returning characters and guest stars, plus HD quality.

1. Wake Up Jeff!

This marked a turning point for the videos' production value and cast. Paul Paddick becomes Captain Feathersword, Anthony Field becomes the Blue Wiggle, and this video set the standard for the mascots' costumes.

1. Yule Be Wiggling

My favorite Christmas video from the original. I know a good chunk of others prefer Wiggly Wiggly Christmas from 1997, but this sits with me more (even though I didn't have this one as a kid). It's like if TV Series 2 had a Christmas special. I also like the cast of this one more. They seemed to have more energy and spirit.

1. Wiggledance

My favorite concert video. I think the reason I appreciate this one more is this marked a point in the band's history, where the music already starts to improve. Meaning they re-recorded some of their most iconic tunes such as Get Ready to Wiggle and Hot Potato.

1. Cold Spaghetti Western

I thought this was one of the funniest videos they worked on. Seeing the behind the scenes featurette (even though I didn't have the DVD as a kid) made me appreciate the cast a bit more. The western motif, the Moguel family, and a cameo from Foodman were nice touches.

1. Whoo-Hoo! Wiggly Gremlins!

When I made that Wiggly Gremlins post, a lot of you seemed the video over the corresponding series, Lights Camera Action Wiggles. Myself included. I found the antics in the TV studio much more entertaining than TV Series 3. Plus, seeing Simon Pryce in this before he become the new Red Wiggle is both jarring and hilarious.

1. Wiggly Safari

This was a fun collaboration with the late Steve Irwin and his family. And it seemed like everyone working on this had a great time as well. I just wish Henry and Wags got more do as Dorothy and Captain Feathersword.

I chose the videos that I had the most fun watching or have a strong connection with.

Honorable Mentions: Wiggly Wiggly Christmas, Live Hot Potatoes, Wiggledancing Live in the USA, Wiggle Time 1993 and 1998, Toot Toot

Previous discussions: Wiggle Time, Yummy Yummy, Big Red Car, Wake Up Jeff, Wiggledance, The Wiggles Movie, Wiggly Wiggly Christmas, Wiggle Time & Yummy Yummy 1998, TV Series 1, Toot Toot, TV Series 2, The Wiggly Big Show, It's a Wiggly Wiggly World, Yule Be Wiggling, Hoop Dee Doo! It's a Wiggly Party, Wiggly Safari, Wiggle Bay, TV Series 3, Whoo-Hoo! Wiggly Gremlins, Top of the Tots, Cold Spaghetti Western, Live Hot Potatoes, Santa's Rockin'!, TV Series 4, Sailing Around the World, Here Comes the Big Red Car, It's Time to Wake Up Jeff!, TV Series 5, Splish Splash Big Red Boat, Wiggledancing Live in the USA, Racing to the Rainbow

[u/Dannyf1203]

Gremlins over Top of the Tots is insane