WDCC Snow White Cottage Scene, 2004-2005

In August of 2004, the Walt Disney Classics Collection released two porcelain figurines that are referred to as the "Cottage Scene". They were created by artist Kent Melton. Then in the following year, September 2005, sculptor Bruce Lau added two more pieces to the series. All open editions, they were retired together on May 23, 2007.






Whistle While You Work...

Unveiled at the August 2004 Celebration of Walt Disney Art Classics Convention, this Snow White figurine stands 8" tall and holds a pewter broomstick. Marketed as a companion piece to Dwarfs' Cottage Bench below, each sold separately. Original suggested retail price was $150 (USD).

Stock images copyright Disney via the Duckman. 
Item Number: 1232449

Dwarfs' Cottage Bench...

Introduced at the same time as the piece above, this figurine is 5" tall and features the helping animal friends at the bench. Spoon made of pewter; water in bucket is resin. The first year bottom-stamp for both pieces is the bumble bee from Melody Time. Original suggested retail price was $75.

Item Number: 1234338

Spring Cleaning...

Just over a year later, Bruce Lau's deer with laundry figurine was introduced. The buck carries the Dwarfs' clothes and a chipmunk on his back. Stands 7.5" tall. Pewter pants suspenders. First year bottom-stamp is Cinderella's slipper. Retail price of $150.

Item Number: 4002437

Ticklish Turtle...

The turtle and chipmunk figurine sits 3.5" tall. Retailed for $50.

Item Number: 4002439

Additional image via Evans Collectibles. 

WDCC Queen and Mirror Figurines, 2005

In January of 2005, the Walt Disney Classics Collection released the Evil Queen figurine entitled Who is the Fairest One of All? Created by sculptor Kent Melton, it measures 9 1/4" high. The crown and cape brooch are painted with reflective gold paint. The bottom production mark is the bumble bee. This time-limited edition was only available for purchase during the one year. Retail: $150 (USD).

Item Number: 1235048

Queen with Magic Mirror (sold separately). Images copyright Disney via Duckman's WDCC.

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The Magic Mirror figurine, What Wouldst Thou Know, My Queen?, was released as a Spring Premiere Event Sculpture, March 18-20, 2005. Sculpted by artist David Pacheco, the ceramic piece stands 11 1/2" tall and is encircled by the zodiacal signs as seen in the original film. The mirror is framed in metal with glass jewels, and a 3D hologram displays the face of the "slave" within.

It was a numbered limited edition of 5000. Retailed for $150 (USD).

Item Number: 1235045

Bottom Detail. Image courtesy of Disney Pixar Fanatics. Used with permission.

WDCC Queen/Mirror Postcard

This promotional 6" x 4" postcard advertised the "Spellbinding Spring Event" of March 18-20, 2005. This is when the WDCC limited edition Magic Mirror figurine was released. The card graphic also includes the companion Evil Queen piece entitled Who Is The Fairest One Of All? See both sculptures in above post.

WDCC Dwarfs' Jewel Mine, 2004

Stock images copyright Disney.

Released in August of 2004, the Dwarfs' Jewel Mine scene from the Walt Disney Classics Collection was sculpted by artist Bruce Lau. This elaborate nine piece porcelain set was comprised of all seven dwarfs including Sleepy in a deer-drawn cart, a separate wheel barrel with jewels (made from glass and acrylic), and a mine base/background (which accommodated Grumpy, Happy, Bashful and Sneezy).

All pieces were open edition and sold separately. The first year bottom-stamped production mark was the bumble bee (from "Bumble Boogie" in the 1948 animated film Melody Time). The set was retired November 2009.


Doc: "Where a Million Diamonds Shine"
Retail: $125
Stands 5 3/4" tall.

Item Number: 1232431

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Dopey: "We Pick Up Everything In Sight"
Retail: $99
Stands 4" tall.

Item Number: 1232428

Concept Art by Dave Pacheco. Image courtesy Duckman's WDCC. Used with permission.

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Grumpy: "With a Shovel or a Pick"
Retail: $99
Stands 5" tall.

Item Number: 1232443

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Bashful: "It Ain't No Trick"
Retail: $99
Stands 4 3/4" tall.

Item Number: 1232440

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Happy: "Dig, Dig, Dig"
Retail: $99
Stands 4" tall.

Item Number: 1232446

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Sneezy: "To Get Rich Quick"

Retail: $99

Stands 4" tall.

Item Number: 1232434

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Sleepy with Deer-drawn Cart: "In a Mine. In a Mine."

Retail: $199

Stands 7 1/2" tall.

Stick, antlers, harness and fly made of pewter; ring from brass.

Item Number: 1232437

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Dwarfs' Wheelbarrow With Jewels

Retail: $40

Stands 2" tall.

Velvet bag filled with 17 assorted "faux" gems.

Item Number: 1234332

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Jewel Mine Base

Retail: $99

Stands 9 3/4" tall.

Pewter lantern.

Item Number: 1234335