Monday, December 28, 2009

Collectibles Today Updates Late December


Bradford Exchange's 70th Anniversary Illuminated Carousel now on collectibles today site for ordering. Edition of 5000 $219.99 plus $19.99 shipping. Payable in installments

Bradford Exchange's “We’re Off to See the Wizard” animated music box has some detail not shown in photos. The 70th anniversary logo is on the front of the basket and the bottom of the piece says “The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Musical Edition”

Glinda, the second piece in the Wizard of Oz sculpture collection is shipping. Dorothy is next.

The Wizard of Oz Shadowbox has been cancelled.

Wizard of Oz Characters Wall Decor Art pieces are shipping very fast for some collectors.

The Scarecrow, second in the 70th anniversary Wall Decor Art Collection is shipping.

The first piece in the Christmas Village and “How About a Little Fire” Wicked Witch figurine are scheduled to ship in early January. As of this writing, the pieces are no longer pictured on the site. Let's hope we see them again soon!

Jasmine Becket Griffith’s fairies are so popular they are spawning many new collectibles for 2010 including this village.


Last, we have the Wonderful Turtles of Oz Music Box Collection from the Bradford Exchange. Each turtle $39.99 plus $7.99 shipping








Many thanks to Lou Berrillo and Jim Whitcomb for the updates.

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Westland Figurines & Trinket Boxes 2010

Figurines 6 " $21.49











Trinket Boxes 5" to 5.75" $24.49









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Westland Waterglobes 2010

65 mm $19.49












100 mm $50.49

Watch http://www.wizardofozland.com/ for pricing and ordering info on these and other 2010 releases.










Saturday, December 12, 2009

Just the Right Shoe


Finally! Oz themed shoes from Just the Right Shoe! They aren't officially billed as Wizard of Oz, but they sure look like a tribute to me! Raine debuted her new shoe collectibles in 1998. They are made of hand painted cold cast porcelain and stand at 4 inches tall. They were the first shoe figurines to hit the collector market and became an instant hit. The shoe figurines have garnered several collectible awards over the years. Shoes have been made to fit every taste and occasion, ranging from historical to fantastical and now to Oz!



Goody Two Shoes – Fall 2008

Everyone needs a fairy godmother, and Goodie Two Shoes has got the goods to make your dreams come true. A magic wand is strategically placed on the t-strap, for easy access, as well as the fairy dust that has been placed in the acrylic heel—poof—wishes galore! And what’s this under the sole of the shoe? $20.00


What a Witch – Fall 2008

Oh you know her. We all do. The name may not be the same, but we can all call her, What a Witch. Black patent leather body (sure it matches her heart); with green envy trim is cold to the touch. Wicked green and black striped heel, What a Witch is on the prowl and taking names… $19.00



Ruby Badd – Fall 2009

Here is a shoe for the ultimate wicked witch or princess; we will let them sort it out. A classic bow adorned with sparkling ruby gems, and ballet silhouette are jazzed up with hundreds of Ruby red sequins. Guaranteed to make any gal have a feeling she’s not in Kansas anymore. She’s ready to dance the night away with her Prince Charming… $22.00

Just the Right Shoe can be found at gift shops including some Hallmarks.


Friday, December 11, 2009

70th Anniversary Blu-Ray and DVD releases Pt. 1

Oz fans and film buffs were thrilled when Warner Home Video announced the 70th anniversary Blu Ray set. The Wizard of Oz with all it’s dazzling colors and scenes is movie well suited to the new home viewing medium. We all waited with baited breath until the first images of the Ultimate Collector’s Edition was released. But there were some that were dismayed Oz was only available on Blu Ray via collector’s set. Just before the September 29 release date news leaked of an Emerald Edition Target exclusive and a single disc WalMart edition. The Ultimate Collector’s Editions were offered with exclusive collectibles from Amazon and Best Buy. All of these releases created some initial confusion. Now that the dust has settled I’ve managed to sort the different editions out. What follows is a complete listing of the United States 70th anniversary Oz Blu-Ray and DVD releases and some photos of foreign editions just for fun.

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Blu-Ray

Disc 1

Movie

Commentary by John Fricke, along with archival comments from Barbara Freed-Saltzman (daughter of Arthur Freed), Margaret Hamilton, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, John Lahr (son of Bert Lahr), Jane Lahr (daughter of Bert Lahr), Hamilton Meserve (son of Margaret Hamilton), Dona Massin (MGM choreographer), William Tuttle (make-up artist), Buddy Ebsen, Mervyn LeRoy, and Jerry Maren.

Optional Music-and-Effects Only or Original Mono Tracks

Dolby 5.1 Sing-Along Feature

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Storybook read by Angela Lansbury

Prettier Than Ever: The Restoration of Oz

We Haven’t Really Met Properly – Supporting Cast Profile Gallery

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic

Memories of Oz

The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz

Because of the Wonderful Things it Does: The Legacy of Oz

Harold Arlen’s Home Movies

Outtakes and Deleted Scenes

It’s a Twister! It’s a Twister! The tornado tests

From the Vault

The Audio Vault

Stills Gallery

Theatrical Trailer Gallery

Off to See the Wizard


Disc 2

Victor Fleming: Master Craftsman

L. Frank Baum: The Man Behind the Curtain

Hollywood Celebrates Its Biggest Little Stars

The Dreamer of Oz starring John Ritter

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1910)

The Wizard of Oz (1933)

The Magic Cloak of Oz (1914)

His Majesty the Scarecrow of Oz (1914)

The Patchwork Girl of Oz(1914)

The Wizard of Oz (1925)

Disc 3

MGM: When the Lion Roars DVD



Digital Copy

Copy of film budget, watch in tin, Behind the Curtain of Production 1060 book, 1939 Campaign Book


DVD

Disc 1

Movie

Commentary by John Fricke, along with archival comments from Barbara Freed-Saltzman (daughter of Arthur Freed), Margaret Hamilton, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, John Lahr (son of Bert Lahr), Jane Lahr (daughter of Bert Lahr), Hamilton Meserve (son of Margaret Hamilton), Dona Massin (MGM choreographer), William Tuttle (make-up artist), Buddy Ebsen, Mervyn LeRoy, and Jerry Maren.

Optional Music-and-Effects Only or Original Mono Tracks

Dolby 5.1 Sing-Along Feature

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Storybook read by Angela Lansbury

Prettier Than Ever: The Restoration of Oz

We Haven’t Really Met Properly – Supporting Cast Profile Gallery

Disc 2

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic

Memories of Oz

The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz

Because of the Wonderful Things it Does: The Legacy of Oz

Harold Arlen’s Home Movies

Outtakes and Deleted Scenes

It’s a Twister! It’s a Twister! The tornado tests

From the Vault

The Audio Vault

Stills Gallery

Theatrical Trailer Gallery

Off to See the Wizard

Disc 3

Victor Fleming: Master Craftsman

L. Frank Baum: The Man Behind the Curtain

Hollywood Celebrates Its Biggest Little Stars

The Dreamer of Oz starring John Ritter

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1910)

The Wizard of Oz (1933)

Disc 4

The Magic Cloak of Oz (1914)

His Majesty the Scarecrow of Oz (1914)

The Patchwork Girl of Oz(1914)

The Wizard of Oz (1925)

Digital Copy

Copy of film budget, watch in tin, Behind the Curtain of Production 1060 book, 1939 Campaign Book


Collectibles included in Ultimate Collector's Editions:
Facsimile 1939 Campaign Book




Behind the Curtain of Production 1060 Hardcover book


Not shown is a reproduction budget sheet

Two Disc DVD









70th Anniversary Blu-ray and DVD Pt. 2 "Exclusives" and New Release


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Amazon gave an option to purchase the Ultimate Collector's Edition Blu-ray and DVD sets with four exclusive 8 x 10s.


Similarly, Best Buy offered lenticular postcards. Photo courtesy of Alex from Blu-ray Forums


Emerald Edition
Introduced on September 29 as a Target exclusive this edition was released mass market on December 1.



WalMart single disc Blu-ray. Disc 1 from the Ultimate Collector's Edition Blu-ray set.


WalMart exclusive 2 Disc DVD set. Consists of Disc 1 and Disc 3 from the Ultimate Collector’s Edition Dvd set
Released Sept 29
Walmart caused some confusion about the contents of these releases when some stores mistakenly placed the Dvd sticker on the Blu Ray set.


Warner Home video released yet another Wizard of Oz DVD set on December 9. The Wizard of Oz Collector’s Edition includes 3 discs and a book. Retail is around $35.00. No photos available but it can be ordered from sites like Amazon, Best Buy, and Barnes and Noble.

70th Anniversary Blu-ray and DVD Pt. 3: Foreign

Mexico and some South American countries


France



Germany


Ireland

Russia


United Kingdom



Italy


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