Item #12419 Snow White.
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Friday, June 30, 2017
Just Toys - "Bend-Ems"
In the 1990s, Just Toys Inc. produced the Bend-Ems series of bendable Disney character figures. The Secret Treasures Bend-Ems were a special sub-group in this collection that included a "secret" compartment in the bottom half of the figure. It could be accessed with a toy key.
Item #12419 Snow White.
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Item #12419 Snow White.
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Monday, November 14, 2016
Inflatable EuroVinil Figures from Italy
In 1969, Italian cheese producer Galbani ran a Disney promotion with their BEBÈ creme cheese spread. A series of 24 inflatable rubber characters were given away, including Snow White, Grumpy, and Dopey. Manufactured by EuroVinil. Approximately 14 cm long.
Circa 1972, EuroVinil issued a different style of inflatable character. The series included Biancaneve and Cucciolo.
Images and information courtesy of the Nunziante Valoroso Collection.
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Circa 1972, EuroVinil issued a different style of inflatable character. The series included Biancaneve and Cucciolo.
Images and information courtesy of the Nunziante Valoroso Collection.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Ledra Rubber Doll Figures from Italy
Artist Al Dempster's stylistic depictions of the Snow White characters--seen in the 1954 French picture book Le retour de Blanche-Neige and in the 1958 Italian Nuove Avventure della Grande Tribù--were reproduced as 3-dimensional rubber figures by Ledraplastic of Italy. Both a large and small series were issued from the 1960s through the 80s.
The large Snow White stands 40 cm high. She wears a yellow tiara and long evening gloves.
Similarities can be seen with the illustrations in the storybook.
The characters are shown with stylized facial expressions and body postures. The dwarfs are about are 20 cm tall.
The Ledraplastic elephant logo is encircled by the Walt Disney Productions copyright imprint.
In the smaller series, Snow is about 24 cm high and the dwarfs 14 cm. In this example, she wears a red bow instead of a tiara, and the brown bodice and white gloves are gone.
Utilizing the same figure molds, other Snow Whites were depicted with blond hair and blue dresses. Although she might more closely resemble Alice in Wonderland, this is still considered to be Snow White.
The same figures are shown in their original packaging.
In the 1960s and 70s, the Ledra Snow White dolls were some of the most popular in Italy. They were also available in France. A big thank you to Nunziante Valoroso for his invaluable assistance with this post.
The large Snow White stands 40 cm high. She wears a yellow tiara and long evening gloves.
Similarities can be seen with the illustrations in the storybook.
Book scan courtesy of Greg Philip.
The characters are shown with stylized facial expressions and body postures. The dwarfs are about are 20 cm tall.
The Ledraplastic elephant logo is encircled by the Walt Disney Productions copyright imprint.
Images via noleggiocose.it.
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In the smaller series, Snow is about 24 cm high and the dwarfs 14 cm. In this example, she wears a red bow instead of a tiara, and the brown bodice and white gloves are gone.
Utilizing the same figure molds, other Snow Whites were depicted with blond hair and blue dresses. Although she might more closely resemble Alice in Wonderland, this is still considered to be Snow White.
The same figures are shown in their original packaging.
In the 1960s and 70s, the Ledra Snow White dolls were some of the most popular in Italy. They were also available in France. A big thank you to Nunziante Valoroso for his invaluable assistance with this post.
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Snow White Squeeze-Toys from Russia
A vintage Snow White squeeze-toy set from Russia. Dates from about the end of Soviet-era. Made of rubber.
The figures lack any kind of manufacturer markings or Disney copyright imprint. It's probable these were produced without permission from the mothership.
Snow wears a red skirt. Happy holds a pipe. Dopey has large ears. Sneezy seems rather jolly.
Doc. Sleepy. Grumpy. Bashful.
The princess stands about 7" (180mm), the dwarfs 5.2" (130 mm).
The Russian Grumpy mold strongly resembles this 1992 Mattel figure, except for the movable arms.
And the face on the Russian Happy can be seen in this Doc.
The eight-piece set was seen online in April 2015 and is still available now. The seller is from the Ukraine. Special thanks to Dan Alexander Dizmentia for the heads-up on this one and to Maxime Lansmans for the Mattel comparisons.
The figures lack any kind of manufacturer markings or Disney copyright imprint. It's probable these were produced without permission from the mothership.
Snow wears a red skirt. Happy holds a pipe. Dopey has large ears. Sneezy seems rather jolly.
Doc. Sleepy. Grumpy. Bashful.
The princess stands about 7" (180mm), the dwarfs 5.2" (130 mm).
Images via junkman058.
The Russian Grumpy mold strongly resembles this 1992 Mattel figure, except for the movable arms.
And the face on the Russian Happy can be seen in this Doc.
Mattel images via vintagemania10.
The eight-piece set was seen online in April 2015 and is still available now. The seller is from the Ukraine. Special thanks to Dan Alexander Dizmentia for the heads-up on this one and to Maxime Lansmans for the Mattel comparisons.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Vintage Boxed Sets of Seiberling Seven Dwarfs
A fabulous boxed set of the Seven Dwarfs, manufactured by the Seiberling Latex Products Co. of Akron, Ohio. Includes all seven original solid rubber figures.
These guys spent their lives inside this box. Some of best preserved figs ever seen.
Box imprint reads, "© 1937 WALT DISNEY ENTERPRISES."
A similar boxed set appeared in the 2012 Animation Auction Catalog from Profiles in History. While it has the same cover, it differs in that it also includes the hollow rubber Snow White figure. The catalog states that this one dates from 1939.
The set was offered by Heritage Auctions in May 2005.
See an earlier Archive entry for much more detailed information on these Seiberling latex figures.
These guys spent their lives inside this box. Some of best preserved figs ever seen.
Box imprint reads, "© 1937 WALT DISNEY ENTERPRISES."
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A similar boxed set appeared in the 2012 Animation Auction Catalog from Profiles in History. While it has the same cover, it differs in that it also includes the hollow rubber Snow White figure. The catalog states that this one dates from 1939.
The set was offered by Heritage Auctions in May 2005.
See an earlier Archive entry for much more detailed information on these Seiberling latex figures.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Light-Up Googly Princess
A Snow White "Light-Up Googly Princess" was found in the Valentine's Day seasonal section at Target earlier this month. What's a Googly Princess? A squishy, jiggly party favor figure made from rubbery latex-like material. Stands a little over 3" tall. Retail just 99¢.
The bottom is imprinted with "© 2013 Imperial Toy LLC - Made in China - © Disney." And this particular Snow is stamped with a Target tracking number from October 2014.
Other princesses in the series include Ariel, Belle, and Cinderella.
One cool component is that each figure has a small ball in the skirt portion that lights up with a red, blinking light when impacted. Powered by a button cell battery (non-replaceable).
And here's a video showing the light-up feature in action...
These girls were also seen in 2014 at Walgreens in the Easter section (for about $3) and later at Walmart in the toy isle. Special thanks to 1937fan at Whistle While We Blog for the heads-up on this one and for sharing additional pics.
The bottom is imprinted with "© 2013 Imperial Toy LLC - Made in China - © Disney." And this particular Snow is stamped with a Target tracking number from October 2014.
Other princesses in the series include Ariel, Belle, and Cinderella.
One cool component is that each figure has a small ball in the skirt portion that lights up with a red, blinking light when impacted. Powered by a button cell battery (non-replaceable).
And here's a video showing the light-up feature in action...
These girls were also seen in 2014 at Walgreens in the Easter section (for about $3) and later at Walmart in the toy isle. Special thanks to 1937fan at Whistle While We Blog for the heads-up on this one and for sharing additional pics.
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