Friday, January 18, 2013

2011 Morrisons 'Magical Moments' Trading Cards

The Disneyland Paris Magical Moments Festival from 2011 generated a number of interesting collectibles including the Magical Moments trading card set. Produced by card manufacturer Cartamundi, the series was licensed by Disney and promoted thru UK supermarket giant Morrisons.

For every £30 spent at Morrisons, customers received a pack of 7 Disney cards. Among the 250 million cards printed, a thousand were instant-win gold cards for a two night family stay at Disneyland Paris. See Mandas Disney Blog for a complete play-by-play (with photos) of how she shopped at Morrisons and got her cards.



The 99 card set includes base cards and sparkle cards. Both animated and live-action Disney characters are featured. Each measures around 8.7cm x 5.6cm. The numbers on the front are used to play two different games, Trumps and Happy Families.

Snow White is the 22nd card in the series, #C4. She's a sparkle noted by all the circle patterns. These sparkle cards have a slightly different feel to them due to the surface coating.



The back sides feature Mickey as the Sorcerer's Apprentice.



Snow appears on the 23rd card too, #C5 Disney Princess. It's a base, no sparkle circles. All the "5" cards in the set were also produced with the more rare, silver border/background. Eleven silver cards in all.



A Collector's Album could be had from Morrisons for an additional £3.99.


Album images via Mandas Disney Blog.


As for the Gold Cards, they really did exist as attested to by one of the winners (although travel and meals expenses were not part of the deal).



See the 2012 DLP Morrison card set in next post.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Costa Alavezos' 75th Anniversary Snow White Dancing Figure

A new medium Snow White figure was spotted in December of 2012 at several Disneyland Resort shops including Disneyana, Off the Page, and World of Disney. Created by artist Costa Alavezos, the piece recaptures the dancing scene during the Dwarfs' Yodel Song. Measures approximately 14" high with a 13" base which includes forest animal "wood-carvings" reminiscent of those in the Dwarfs' cottage. The bottom of the figure is marked 75th anniversary. Made of resin. Retail $145.

Image and info courtesy of George R.


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MAY 2013 UPDATE:

Although this piece was created especially for Disneyland and Walt Disney World, it also appeared online at the Disney Store in spring 2013.

Disney Store Item No. 7509002529953P. 

Stock images copyright Disney Store.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Vintage Dopey "Paint Box"

A Dopey metal paint tin for kids. Made in England. Dates from circa 1938. Measures approximately 6.5" x 4.5".






The original paint cube tray is long gone from this one.


Additional image via Hakes.

See more Snow White "Paint Box" sets in an earlier Archive entry.

Sunday, January 13, 2013

1938 UK Standee Set

This 9-piece set of promotional standees dates from the original 1938 theatrical release of Snow White in the United Kingdom. Made of hand-painted plywood, the figures are in remarkably good shape considering their age. The Prince stands approximately 60" tall, the Dwarfs around 30".






Standee images via Profiles in History.

The set was up for auction in December of 2011.