Wednesday, October 10, 2012

2013 Wicked Calendar


Look wherever calendars are available.   $14.00  
Sadly, no mention that 2013 is Wicked's 10th anniversary. 



Sunday, September 30, 2012

Kohl's Cares Plush Toto


100% of the profits from these and other adorable plushes go back in the community to support children.  Toto and his coordinating Wonderful Wizard of Oz book sumptuously illustrated by Charles Santore are only $5 each.  Charles Santore's edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is hailed as one of the most beautifully illustrated editions ever published and is a favorite among Oz fans.  Toto is around 10 inches tall and is very soft to the touch & cuddly.  With Halloween around the corner I expect Toto to go very fast.  He's very reasonably priced for a costume accessory and for a plush in general. 

You can read more here about Kohl's Cares and Charles Santore's participation in the program. 

 
If you don't live near Kohl's or your local store is out of stock you can order Toto and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz online

Friday, September 28, 2012

Kurt Adler Wonderful Wizard of Oz


Kurt Adler is no longer making licensed items based on the film, but they've been making ornaments inspired by the books since the late 70s.  This year's offerings are some of the most adorable they've ever done.

90 mm Glass Drop Ornament Boxed Set             SRP: $19.00
 
 
 
Blow Mold Ornament Set             SRP:  $34.00
 
 
 
8 mm  Wizard of Oz Story Glass Ball Ornament       SRP: $19.00
 
 
Noble Gems 6" Glass Set               SRP:  $49.97
 
 
The Noble Gems ornaments may have been cancelled.  This post will be updated when more information is available.
 
Header photo courtesy Karen Owens.  You can pre-order these items and much more at www.wizardofozland.com

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Disney Oz the Great and Powerful Vinylmation


Disney Vinylmation™ is a brand of 1.5", 3", and 9" vinyl collectibles sold at Disney theme parks, select Disney Stores, and online Disney Store. The name Vinylmation is a combination of the word Animation and Vinyl.The figures are all shaped like Mickey Mouse but have different themed markings, colors and patterns. Vinylmation was first introduced in July 2008, and the first figures were introduced in November 2008.  - Wikipedia
 
 
 
Disney's Vinylmation Showcase at Epcot Center on September 9th debuted two of four Oz: The Great and Powerful Vinylmation characters.  The four limited edition sets are designed by Ron Cohee.  These are the 3" Vinylmation/Vinylmation Jr. sized sets. 

 

Wizard & Finley


Glinda & China Girl
 
Photos Courtesy Joshua Pirtle
 
 
More photos here




Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Byers' Choice 2012 Carolers

Byers' Choice is offering a special Dorothy & Toto.  She is priced at $73.00 plus applicable sales tax.  Print out the form and return to your local Byers' Choice retailer by September 1.  Caroler figures are proudly made in the United States.  Byers matriarch Joyce designs each face and outfit.  The Carolers started out as an intimate family affair but has expanded to include 80 artisans to accommodate demand.  Each year the Byers family donates 20% of their profits to charity. 

Dorothy was first introduced in 2010 as a Christmas Dove exclusive.  That Dorothy wore red glittered shoes and Toto was a figurine to be purchased separately.  The 2012 edition Dorothy is wearing silver slippers as originally envisioned by L. Frank Baum and she's holding Toto close.

 
Click here to print out order form.


The Christmas Dove Oz series continued after Dorothy and Toto with a Wicked Witch for 2011 and a Cowardly Lion for 2012. 

Any of these figures would be charming additions to an Oz, Christmas, or storybook collection.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Latidoll Wonderful Wizard of Oz



Latidoll has been producing fine collector ball jointed dolls since 2005.  They recently introduced a series of 5 adorable dolls based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.  The teaser photo shows Dorothy in red shoes, but the actual shoes are silver in keeping with the original story.  They stand just under 6 1/2 inches.  The dolls are sold as basic nudes with accessories and costuming extra.  Delivery takes a month or so. 

Dorothy and Toto




Scarecrow




Tin Man




Cowardly Lion




Glinda