Keep Circulating the Tapes: While the English dub is pretty easy to get a hold of online, the original German version is not, possibly for legal reasons.
Meaningful Release Date: One of several major Hollywood films released in 1992 to capitalize on the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's exploration, all of which bombed.
Misc:
Phil Nibbelink, who worked as a key animator and animation director on the film, later created an indie animated feature, inspired by Leif Erikson. The Norse explorer is thought to be the first known European to have set foot on North America, way before Columbus did.note Also mentioned on the film's official synopsis.