Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Disney Auctions Vintage Watch Pin
Originally available online through Disney Auctions in the early 2000s, this pin is a limited edition of 100. The design is patterned after the original Snow White 1947 Ingersoll wristwatch. Price $30.
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
2016 Snow White "Disney Duets" Pin
The Disney Duets pin-of-the-month series was launched at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World in January of 2016. The oval pins feature villains and heroes from different animated features. One new release per month; each is a limited edition of 3000. The pin comes in a tin collectors box. Original retail price $14.95.
The Snow White and the Evil Queen pin was issued on February 25, 2016.
See other pins in the series at pinpics.
The Snow White and the Evil Queen pin was issued on February 25, 2016.
See other pins in the series at pinpics.
Monday, August 29, 2016
2016 Disney Animation Limited Edition Pin Set
This Disney Animation Pin Set was listed online at the Disney Store in mid August 2016. A limited edition of 800 worldwide, the four-pin boxed set includes Oswald, Cheshire Cat, Chip 'n Dale, and Dopey. Enameled cloisonne, golden finish. Comes in silver foil display box with magnetic closure. Pins measure up to 1.5'' W; box is 5'' H x 4.75'' W x 1'' D. Retail $79.95.
Item No. 6505036280299P.
Stock images copyright Disney.
Sunday, August 28, 2016
2015 Euro Princess Bath Toys
In 2012, the Euro Disney Stores sold a 6-piece set of plastic princess bath toys. Three years later, a new collection was introduced. This 2015 edition included Snow White, Ariel, Rapunzel, Cinderella, Aurora, and Merida (who replaced Belle from the earlier series). Each figure measures approximately 12.5 cm tall. A mesh base allows water to drain. Comes in a zip-up plastic carry-bag. Dimensions 16 x 26 x 15.5 cm. Retail £12.95/20,90 €.
Item No. 411101866929P.
Stock images copyright Disney.
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Seven Dwarfs PVC Figures from Hong Kong
These unlicensed Seven Dwarfs PVC figures have been manufactured in Hong Kong since at least 2010 (and probably earlier). They're still available today in great numbers from various online sellers in China. Each measures approximately 1.75" (5cm).
Many of the sets include a Snow White--the same mold used for the 1993 Mattel collection--a series that hasn't been officially produced for years.
The original Mattel 1993 imprint.
No Disney markings are found on the dwarfs.
Many of the sets include a Snow White--the same mold used for the 1993 Mattel collection--a series that hasn't been officially produced for years.
The original Mattel 1993 imprint.
No Disney markings are found on the dwarfs.
Friday, August 26, 2016
Snow White Cameonyx Figurines
These Snow White figurines date from 1986-87 and were available at the US Disney theme parks. Manufactured by StoneQuarry in Albuquerque, they're made from a composite called Cameonyx. It's a mixture of resin and ground stone, poured into a mold. Snow measures approximately 9" tall, the dwarfs 6". "Walt Disney Productions" imprint on bottom, along with a StoneQuarry label.
The Princess.
Dopey.
Grumpy.
Happy.
Sleepy.
Doc.
Sneezy.
Bashful.
The figures were pictured in a Disneyland brochure dated 1986--but which was issued with the park's 1987 "Summer Program" handout. It was the year of the Snow White 50th Anniversary celebration. See more of the brochure and program at Vintage Disneyland Tickets.
Special thanks to François Monferran for letting us know about these figurines. See an earlier post with cameo heart-shaped boxes which were also produced by StoneQuarry.
The Princess.
Dopey.
Grumpy.
Happy.
Sleepy.
Doc.
Sneezy.
Bashful.
The figures were pictured in a Disneyland brochure dated 1986--but which was issued with the park's 1987 "Summer Program" handout. It was the year of the Snow White 50th Anniversary celebration. See more of the brochure and program at Vintage Disneyland Tickets.
Brochure images and info courtesy of Vintage Disneyland Tickets.
Special thanks to François Monferran for letting us know about these figurines. See an earlier post with cameo heart-shaped boxes which were also produced by StoneQuarry.
Thursday, August 25, 2016
2012 Glitter Greetings Snow White Postcard Tin
A "Glitter Greetings" Snow White postcard set, "© 2012 The Walt Disney Family Museum." Manufactured for the museum by Cavallini & Co. Contains 12 assorted postcards (two of each image) coated with a hint of sparkling glitter. Housed in a hinged, silvertone metal tin.Original price $12.95.
The card images feature reproductions of the following vintage promotional items (left to right, top to bottom): 1937 US one-sheet poster, 1938 French grande style poster, 1938 US window card, 1937 US one-sheet, 1938 Whitman "Paint Book" no. 696, and the 1950 Italian 2-fogli.
Additional pics courtesy of Greg Philip of A Lost Film.
The card images feature reproductions of the following vintage promotional items (left to right, top to bottom): 1937 US one-sheet poster, 1938 French grande style poster, 1938 US window card, 1937 US one-sheet, 1938 Whitman "Paint Book" no. 696, and the 1950 Italian 2-fogli.
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
1967 Snow White "Production Scenes" Promo Album
The second of two Snow White promotional photo albums issued for the 1967 US theatrical re-release. (See the other album in previous post.) This one is labeled "Production Scenes". The spine is secured with a folding metal clasp. Photos are
glued to paper pages, which also include text descriptions. Twenty eight photos total. Distributed by Buena Vista.
All the production scenes are copyrighted 1967, except this one below which has a 1963 marking.
Bashful is mislabeled as Grumpy and said to be convinced by animals to wash. Instead, this is a still from the finale!
All the production scenes are copyrighted 1967, except this one below which has a 1963 marking.
Bashful is mislabeled as Grumpy and said to be convinced by animals to wash. Instead, this is a still from the finale!
Image scans and info courtesy of the Nunziante Valoroso Collection.