The Tom and Jerry Cartoon Kit

The Tom and Jerry Cartoon Kit is a 1962 Tom and Jerry short produced by Rembrandt Films. It is the ninth Gene Deitch Tom and Jerry short and the 123rd short overall, and was released on August 10, 1962.

The short is a very sarcastic jab at Tom and Jerry as a whole, mocking the shorts' violence and formulaic approach. This is rather fitting as Gene Deitch famously disliked the Tom and Jerry shorts, calling them "senseless violence" and "tasteless use of a headless black women stereotype animation".

Reception
While most of the Gene Deitch era is disliked by critics and fans, this short is generally considered decent due to its satirical nature and unique plot.