Walt Disney Classic Collection – 2004 4th Quarter Update
Jim Hill
Well in my last article, I told you about the changes in this well-loved line. I know we all felt a little unsure and the letter from David Nicklin gave us an interesting glimpse of Enesco’s plans. Well, here is proof to show the extent of that commitment — announcing an unexpected fourth quarter release! It looks great and I thought you would all like to have a sneak peek at what’s to come.
The prices shown are the suggested retail.
October Release
Geppetto & Pinocchio – An Old Classic Favorite
There will be two versions. Open edition and a special dealer forum back stamp LE 750.
These are for dealers who attended the dealer forum 2003.
Price $175.00
Great bases to display your Dancing Princess Series:
Beauty & Beast Base
Cinderella Base
Price $50.00
Price $50.00
Sleeping Beauty Base
Price $50.00
November Releases
Scenes to compliment the upcoming DVD release of “Aladdin”:
“Capture Spirits”
” Bengal Bodyguard”
Price $125.00
Price $150.00
“Fawning Father” Jasmine Rajah The Sultan
Price $99.00
From Disney/Pixar November release of “The Incredibles”:
Mr. Incredible
Baby Jack-Jack
Price $175.00
Price $50.00
From the ongoing “It’s A Small World” series. Two new character pieces and two pieces to add to the ride attractions.
Glockenspiel
Flagship
Price $99.00
Price $59.00
China
Mexico
Price $99.00
Price $99.00
From the Beauty & the Beast. To continue the tale as old as time…
Foot Stool
Coat Rack
Price $75.00
Price $75.00
December Releases
There are two Gallery Limited Editions of 500 each. With a bronze finish and sold by allotment only.
Mulan and Khan
Hercules & Pegasus
Price $399.00
Price $399.00
So, this is a great surprise for the holidays as gifts. I think it has been a great year for the WDCC line with Enesco as the new licensee. I expect we will see the announcement of the 2005 membership piece soon as well. So, “The Magic Lives On” in the Walt Disney Classics Collection!
Cindy Russell is the owner of ” Where The Magic Begins”, a full-service Disney collectibles store in Livermore, California. Feel from to drop her a note with any questions you might have about this or any other Disney collectible. Who knows? It might end up the subject of a future JHM column.
