Sunrise Greetings

Lou Berrillo sent me a photo of the new Wicked Witch Halloween sound card from Sunrise Greetings (who is owned by Hallmark) Sunrise Greeting cards can be found at Barnes and Noble. There is also a Cowardly Lion Birthday Card sans sound.

Windows from Oz Collection

"To Oz!" Illuminated Shadow Box from the Hamilton Collection. First in the series of the Windows of Oz Collection. Measure 4 1/8" square. Payments of $24.99 plus $8.00 shipping. Item no:906324MB Please click on photos to enlarge. Thanks to Lou Berrillo for the info and photos!

Wicked Tote & Pop Up Book

Barnes Noble 'I Feel Wicked' Tote. $24.95 Arriving in stores now. http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Feel-Wicked-Black-Microfiber-Tote-Bag/Barnes-Noble/e/9781615529469/?itm=1

While you're there you may want to check out the greeting card section. Sunrise Greetings (owned by Hallmark) has at least two cards. A Halloween Wicked Witch sound card and a Cowardly Lion birthday card.

Wicked The Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue
From DK Publishing. Available from Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Borders, etc. Or contact your favorite local bookseller.

Wet Seal, Hallmark, San Francisco Music Box, & Marvel

If you haven't been picking up The Wonderful Wizard of Oz comic series from Marvel you're doing yourself a GREAT disservice! One of the best adaptations of Baum's story in my opinion and Skottie Young's renderings of the characters are SO worth the price of admission! Issue 8 is definately worth it for the illustrations of the Tin Man brushing the lion's mane, Dorothy's tearful goodbye to her Ozian companions, and the joyful reunion with Aunt Em. A hardcover edition will be published this fall.

Not available on the website anymore, but check your local Wet Seal stores. These will be teen sized. The ruby slippers have rhinestone detailing. Priced around $15.50

Hallmark 2009 Inside reads: No Matter how near, no matter how far, these wishes will find you wherever you are! Have a Happy One! The scanner doesn't capture how pretty this card really is. The writing on the front is orange foil and the Wicked Witch, Nikko, and crystal ball are glossy. The characters are outlined in purple. I'd love to see more original art on these cards but at least they are putting in some fine details sometimes!

Don't wait too long to add this amazing piece to your collection! It's very limited and this piece drew the most excitement at gift shows. Karen Owens has this and other 2009 pieces in stock now! http://www.wizardofozland.com/sfmb2.php

August Updates

Japanese clothing company Uniqlo has several Oz shirts. There appears to be one shop in the United States in New York City. However, I don't know at this time if they are selling the Oz line.

Enlarge photo to see detail on Uniqlo shirts

Jim Whitcomb found this adorable shirt on eBay. I don't know where it can be found yet, but the usual suspects are Kohls and Target.

I'm sorry I don't have a larger photo at this time because the new Dorothy/Scarecrow figurine from Lenox is just beautiful!!!! Shown below is the Tin Man ornament. Both are new for 2009.
You can pre-order both pieces from Karen Owens

Radko Muffy Vanderbear Wizard of Paws ornament Should retail in the $40 - $45 range

Cute glass ornament found by Jim Whitcomb on eBay. Hopefully it can be found in stores.

Mattel Wicked Witch of the East Barbie is now shipping! She 'plays' Ding Dong the Witch is Dead and she's packaged in a beautiful 70th anniversary box with the Gale farmhouse in the background. This doll has been misrepresented on Toys R' Us's website as an exclusive. IT IS NOT A TRU EXCLUSIVE. Something you may want to consider when purchasing. You can order here or anywhere else that carries The Wizard of Oz Barbies

A separate Wizard of Oz Sing- A -Long disc will be sold in the UK.

Warner Brothers Home Video recently announced a Wizard of Oz one disc. It has the same cover as the two disc so check your packaging carefully when you purchase.

San Francisco Music Box - Glinda with wand waterglobe and Wicked Witch with broom waterglobe have been cancelled. The Wizard of Oz animated box is delayed until next year.

Fairies of Oz by Jasmine Becket-Griffith Tin Girl is now shipping.

Wizard of Oz 70th Annivesary Wall Decor Art Collection First piece in the series, Dorothy, is now shipping

Stone Arch Books just released their Wizard of Oz graphic novel.

Hallmark Cards has a new Halloween card this year. It's purple with the Wicked Witch and Nikko with Dorothy in the crystal ball. Should be in the Across the Miles section and it's $1.99. Last year's Wicked Witch Halloween card and the Wicked Witch card with sound from the past two years are also still available.

There's Oz news just about every day right now. Check back for frequent updates!

Thanks to Jim Whitcomb, Karen Owens, and Lou Berrillo for the constant updates!

Barnes and Noble Update

Mark your calendars! The official launch for the Barnes and Noble Wizard of Oz table and smaller Wicked table is September 15th but some stores may set up a few days early. Hopefully, the book pictured below will be in stock for people heading to the Chesterton Oz Fest on the 18th. I know author John Fricke would be delighted to autograph these beauties.

In addition to the book, some dolls and exclusive puzzles were listed on Barnes and Noble's website. The puzzles have been removed but it's expected they'll be back up soon. You can see the dolls and one of the new Wicked calendars here. And here's a photo of last year's Wicked table display. I'm hoping Oz gets the same treatment this year.

Thanks to Lou Berrillo for the heads up!

Wizard of Oz Illustrated Companion Teaser

The Wizard of Oz: An Illustrated Companion to the Timeless Movie Classic by John Fricke & Jonathan Shirshekan with foreword by Munchkin Margaret Pellegrini
Available October at Barnes & Noble
Book images courtesy of Scott Brogan www.thejudyroom.com

70th Anniversary Auction

The 70th anniversary celebration is really ramping up with the recent announcement of a one night only showing of the Wizard of Oz in high definition in 440 movie theaters across the country on September 23. Today The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ruby Slipper Auction was formally announced to the public. The online auction commences September 10 and closes September 24. The stars of the auction are The Ruby Slipper Collection, original design sketches, and select pieces from the Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Collection. In addition, a prestigious doll company will be donating a one of a kind doll and it is probable other Oz licensees will be taking part. Proceeds benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation. Keep watching the official auction site http://www.rubyslipperauction.com/ for more details.

Speaking of auctions, I hope to show lots from the Oz Collectors Exchange Auction held at the Chesteron Wizard of Oz Festival. Some confirmed lots so far come from Mattel, Wilde Imagination, the Franklin Mint, the Tonner Doll Company, Tarina Tarantino, and donations from the Munchkins. http://ozfestivalchesterton.com/#

For more information on the Ruby Slipper Collection
http://curiozitycorner.blogspot.com/2009/06/museum-pt-2-collecting-ruby-slippers.html

http://curiozitycorner.blogspot.com/2009/06/museum-pt3-links-sources.html

Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Collection
http://curiozitycorner.blogspot.com/2008/11/inspirations-of-oz-fine-art-collection.html

Wizard of Oz High Def Event
http://www.ncm.com/Fathom/Premiere/WizardofOz_Exclusive.aspx?utm_source=TCM&utm_\medium=exclusiveblast&utm_campaign=WizardofOz

http://www.thejudyroom.com/news-oz.html#ozscreening

Ballooning Magazine

Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary cover story. 5 full pages total.

To order:

Mail - BFA

PO Box 400

Indianola, IA 50125
Fax - 1-515-961-3537
Phone - 1-515-961-8809
email - bfaoffice@bfa.net

checks, Visa and Mastercard

Monchhichi Update

Expected to arrive mid-late August. Sold as a set of four only for $69.95 plus shipping.
Order here and be sure to take advantage of the site coupons:
http://www.atamaii.com:80/monchichi-oz.html

Contact Stu Carter for more info.
Atamaii Anime ToysToys You Want!

http://www.atamaii.com/

mailto:info@atamaii.com

(402) 572-5269

FAX (402) 571-1968

Please tell him you saw the Monchhichi here! Photo courtesy of Stu Carter

Teleflora Arrangement

Menlo Park Flowers in Portland, OR put in an order last week for the 70th anniversary Wizard of Oz figurine and expects stock to arrive in another week or so. I'll update this entry as more information becomes available. Figurine measures 3 3/4" wide x 5 1/2" high

Check your local flower shops that carry Teleflora or watch the Sunday ads and/or Parade magazine in the Sunday newspapers.

Photo courtesy of Lynne at Menlo Park Flowers located at 11807 NE Glisan, Portland OR 97220
503-257-9165

Please tell them you saw the Oz arrangement here.