With a cheeky, down-to-earth charm that appeals to both children and adults, the series - beginning with 'Vinnie-Pukh (1969)' - has since developed something of a cult following, and are considered by many to decisively surpass their Disney counterparts, however uneasily they may fit into the official canon. The animation itself is somewhat coarse and minimalistic, but this all adds to the charm of it all, with the story and characters coming to life as though they have just stepped out of a picture-book.