WDCC GWP Pins (65th Anniversary - 2002)

Gift-With-Purchase pins were issued for both the Snow White and Dopey 65th Anniversary WDCC figurines. The Snow pin came with the membership package to the Walt Disney Collector Society. It featured the Society's logo with the princess kneeling beside it and holding a bluebird.

The pin (and figurine) were issued for the year 2002, even though the back reads," Produced exclusively for 2001 Walt Disney Collectors Society Members © Disney."

At this time, Disney had begun using rubber backs on their pins rather than the older metal clasps. However, the mouse ear backs that are used today had not yet become popular.

A similar Snow White pin was issued in 2003 without the WDCS logo. It was part of an 11-pin framed set celebrating the first decade of the Walt Disney Collectors Society membership figurines. The framed collection was limited to 1500, though the back of each pin was stamped, "Disney, Walt Disney Collectors Society, Limited Edition 2,003 China."

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The WDCC 2002 Fall Event Sculpture featured a 65th Anniversary Dopey with diamonds. This pin was free with the purchase of the "Bedazzled' figurine. The backside reads "Walt Disney Classics Collection". Measures 1.5" tall.

WDCC Collectors Society 'Snow White' Figurine (65th Anniversary - 2002)

"Won't You Smile For Me?" was the gift sculpture for members who joined or renewed with the Walt Disney Collectors Society in 2002. This Snow White figurine (the only WDCC sculpt that I currently own myself) was created by artist Dusty Horner who found inspiration in an original animation sketch from the film. A fine art print of this drawing was sent out to collectors upon processing their memberships.

Fine Art Print

Kneeling, the princess holds a bluebird in her palms. The porcelain piece stands 4.75" tall. In addition to the regular bottom-stamp markings, the base also reads, "65th Anniversary". Released in January, the edition closed twelve months later in December. Retail: $50 (USD). Made in Thailand.

Item Number: 1217924

Caution Slip and COA

WDCS Benefits Booklet

Original Box

A cloisonné membership pin was also included with this figurine.

Swarovski Snow White Brooch (65th Anniversary - 2002)

This Snow White 65th anniversary pin-back brooch was produced by Swarovski for the Walt Disney Galley (Art of Disney). The elegant figure is cast in gold enamel with blue, black and red enamel accents, and it's adorned with red and white Swarovski crystals. A limited edition of 1937 (to commemorate the year of the film's premiere release), the original retail price back in 2002 was $135.00 (USD). The piece measures approximately 2.5" in height x 3.75" across. A Certificate of Authenticity was included.

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On the back is the Swarovski swan hallmark along with inscriptions that read "65th ANNIVERSARY, LE 1937, © DISNEY"...

The brooch came complete in a blue velvet-lined Disney Gallery box along with a Swarovski crystal-embedded easel display-stand.

Images via Chloe.86000 and ladydi1126.

Ashton-Drake Snow White & Dopey Dolls (65th Anniversary - 2002)

I don't know a lot about these two, but I did find this tiny image and info on a couple of different doll webpages from 2002.

• 65th Anniversary Edition Snow White limited to 3,000 pairs worldwide.
• Ashton-Drake exclusive design (subsidiary of Bradford Exchange).
• New expressions and poses with a fresh palette of colors give Snow White and Dopey a truly unique look.
• Catalog reference - SKU 323776001
• Price: $149.99 (USD)

Markrita Collector's Box and Pin (65th Anniversary - 2002)

In 2002, the Walt Disney Gallery presented this exclusive Markrita collector's box in honor of Snow White's 65th. The figurine captures the iconic scene of Snow singing "Some Day My Prince Will Come." Sculpted by artists Mark and Rita Dornan, the piece is cast in resin and features a hidden compartment with a special wearable poisoned apple pin (also made of resin).

The figural box measures approximately 6.75" x 5.25" (17 x 13cm); Pin is about 1.25" (3cm) wide.

It was offered in the Winter 2002 Disney Catalog (p.89). Retail price: $95 (USD).

Disney Catalog scan courtesy of Dan Alexander Dizmentia.

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Where will you be in five years? This Markrita sculpture sure knew. In celebration of Snow White's 70th anniversary, the Bradford Exchange offered this same exact sculpt, but this time, it was hand-cast in porcelain. The free poison apple pin was back too! The piece was hand-numbered with a matching Certificate of Authenticity. Original retail price $149.95.

Bradford Exchange 3D Plate Series (65th Anniversary - 2002)

This unique six-plate collection from the Bradford Exchange was created especially for the film's 65th anniversary. Each piece features a hand-cast, 3-D porcelain sculpt of Snow White around the outside rim of a plastic plate. Firings were limited to 295 days per issue. The plate (without the sculpt) measures 6.5" across. As with all Bradford items, a Certificate of Authenticity was included.

First Issue: The Fairest of Them All

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Second Issue: Meeting At the Wishing Well

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Third Issue: Some Day My Prince Will Come

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Fourth Issue: Peeking Through the Forest

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Fifth Issue: Whistle While You Work

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Sixth Issue: Woodland Celebration

In 2002, collectors would have received a plate promotional packet from the Bradford Exchange. It included an introductory letter.

A four-page flyer.

And a collectible trading card.

Interested customers would simply sign and return the enclosed Series Reservation Card to receive the Premiere Issue plate in 8 to 10 weeks. You could write your order info on a detachable form to keep for your records.

Over a year after the 65th anniversary, an advertisement for the collection appeared in the Spring 2004 Disney Magazine. Retail price was $39.95 (USD) per piece, limit one per customer.

Magazine, flyer and card scans courtesy of Dan Alexander Dizmentia.