Oztober Updates

I hope orders will resume soon for the Wizard of Oz Christmas Village. This is one of my very favorite Oz collectibles Ever. For those that were quick to order Dorothy's house should be shipping at the beginning of November.



The 70th Anniversary Carousel is slated for shipping at the end of November.

How About a Little Fire the first in the Wizard of Oz Animated Figurine Collection is scheduled to arrive mid-November.

The first piece in the Windows of Oz Collection should be shipping at the end of October.

The Animated Music Box posted here August of 2008 is now up to order on collectiblestoday.com It is scheduled to ship at the end of November.

Glinda is next in the Wizard of Oz Sculpture Collection The Wicked Witch is shipping now.

There's No Place Like Home wall decor from the Bradford Exchange. Each piece is $39.95 plus shipping

Official website for The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road game for Nintendo DS

Interesting Wizard of Oz teapot based on the Wizard of Oz books.

Folk art figurines by Lori Mitchell for ESC Trading Company Inc. Off to See the Wizard and King of the Jungle are 7 inches tall and retail around $20.00 each. The Tin Man and Scarecrow figurines are on tap for 2010.

The Dorothy fairy figurine by Jasmine Becket-Griffith for Hamilton Collection will be sold at comic shops such as Things from Another World. Or you can order Dorothy and the rest of the collection direct here. For those that are currently subscribed to the collection the Emerald City display is en route.

Wizard of Oz t-shirt similar to Target design but with rhinestones on the butterfly, poppies, stockings, and ruby slippers. Available at Charlotte Russe for $9.99. Probably in junior sizes.

Plush Chistery at the Ozdust Boutique for $35.00

The Barnes and Noble dolls are in stock at retail locations but not available online at this time. They are B&N exclusives and come with 70th anniversary tags. They sell for $14.95 each. Styles are Dorothy, Glinda, and the Wicked Witch.

Two more 70th anniversary stamp sheets. Thanks to Jim Whitcomb for the alert they were finally available. They can be ordered at http://photo.stamps.com/Store/brand/wizardofoz/?_requestid=61341

In my September updates I misidentified the Glinda fleece fabric that is currently at Walmart. I apologize if I caused any confusion. Here is the correct style:

The new Fundex puzzles are in stock Barnes and Noble online and with Karen Owens: Storyland Collectables.

Kohls online has a pair of adorable, if upside down!, lounge pants in juniors sizes for $19.99

Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian will be on DVD and Blu Ray December 1. Extras included deleted scenes and alternate ending. To learn more about the Ruby Slippers at the Smithsonian and in this film please see my previous blog entries: 10,950 Nights at the Museum, Museum Pt. 2: Collecting Ruby Slippers, and Museum Pt. 3: Links Sources Acknowledgements

Talbott Teas Ruby Slippers Blend

Just a reminder if you want to be kept abreast of the lastest collector Oz news you may want to consider emailing Karen Owens at Storylandmi@aol.com to be added to her news list and of course keep watching the Curiozity Corner!

Thanks to Jim Whitcomb, Lou Berrillo, and Karen Owens for helping to keep me on top of things!

September Updates

Barnes and Noble set up their Wizard of Oz and Wicked tables on September 15th. Some products such as the dolls and the Wicked wall decals, are behind schedule so keep checking back with your local store or you can order online. I had planned to post photos but have decided to wait for more inventory to show up.

WalMart is now carrying two fleece fabric designs for $7.84 and two fleece panels of the Wicked Witch and Glinda for around $11.00.

Kmart.com has two cute Oz shirts in Juniors sizes for $9.99 each.

Jeweled Treasures of Oz Box Collection from the Bradford Exchange

http://www.collectiblestoday.com/ct/product/prdid-901979.jsp?_wizard+of+oz/_prod/_/_/_24/_/_/_Y&endeca=true

The Wizard of Oz Animated Figurine Collection from the Bradford Exchange.

No details at this time but orders are being accepted. The Wicked Witch looks awesome!! And, never thought I'd say this, the flying monkey is ADORABLE. Click on photos to enlarge.

http://www.collectiblestoday.com/ct/product/prdid-901980.jsp?_wizard+of+oz/_prod/_/_/_24/_/_/_Y&endeca=true

Keep your eye on Teleflora's blog. Right now there is a Wizard of Oz Quiz and an interview with John Fricke and essay by film critic Michael Wilmington will be posted soon.

http://www.teleflora.com/FLOWERBLOG/post/Wiz-Quiz-How-well-do-you-know-the-wonderful-Wizard-of-Oz.aspx

The Wizard of Oz Festival in Chesterton IN is this weekend and it's a GREAT place for collectors. Lots of wonderful vendors and craftsmen. Donors for the Saturday auction include The Tonner Doll Company, Tarina Tarantino, Wilde Imagination, USAopoly, Lenox, The Franklin Mint, Mattel, Jasmine Becket-Griffith, Hallmark, San Francisco Music Box, and very special items donated by Munchkins Meinhardt Raabe, Jerry Maren, Margaret Pellegrini, Karl Slover, and Myrna Swenson widow of Clarence Swenson. The Wizard of Oz Fest in Chesterton is paradise for an Oz lover.

Please keep watching the Curiozity Corner as the 70th anniversary celebration continues!!!!!

Westland, Tarantino Jewelry, Hallmark 2010 Sneak

Tarina Tarantino's new Wizard of Oz jewelry and handbag collection will feature styles of and based on Dorothy, Glinda, the Wicked Witch, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and the winged monkeys. The Dorothy collection is made up of rainbow patterns mixed with emerald tones inspired by the Emerald City. Glinda collections use crystallized butterflies, opalescent bubble beads and silver stars. The Wicked Witch collection uses Lucite skulls in black cherry and emerald shades, tooth and claw shaped Lucite and metal spikes. The new Oz line also incorporates film stills superimposed onto Tarantino's signature Lucite stones, fashioned into pendants, key chains, and purse charms. A few pieces from the line will debut at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising museum with the Ruby Slipper Collection and Inspirations of Oz art. http://fidm.edu/resources/museum+galleries/future-exhibitions.html
The jewelry is expected to hit retail in July and August. http://www.tarinatarantino.com/

Westland's fall line up gives us lots to choose from. I think my personal favorite from this batch is the Winkie shoe!

Shoe Figurines

Picture frames

Waterglobes

Salt and Pepper Shakers

Here's two of the six Fundex puzzles coming out this summer along with the various games.

Rubies has added quite a bit to the Oz line this year including new masks of the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, flying monkey and these darling toddler costumes. More information on the rest of the line as it becomes available.

Skechers Cali Bits shoe charms. Priced around $10. Very cute but very difficult to find. I'm hoping to have more info soon.

Fifth in Quilting Treasures Wizard of Oz fabric series 'Wicked Witch's Castle' is due out any day now. To see more styles and to order please see these links:

http://www.wizardofozland.com/fabrics.php

http://www.quiltingtreasures.com/content6151.html

Target has two new ruby slippers shirts in sizes Jrs. small - x large and Womens small - xx-large. Priced around $9.99

The highly anticipated Wilde Imagination Pop Goes Oz Collection is now available to order. Collectors won't be disappointed with the imaginative detail on these dolls. Don't wait too long if you plan to order. Each doll is an edition of only 500 and there's a lot of buzz in the doll communities. You won't find these dolls in stores. They are only available direct through Wilde Imagination. http://www.wildeimagination.com/c-15-dressed-dolls.aspx?skinid=1

New from the Bradford Exchange is the Illuminations of Oz series. Approximately 14 inch tall lighted sculpture with film scenes around the base. No photo yet, but I hope to get one soon. Item # 0108146001 $99.95 ea+tax and Shipping=$112.94 A total of 8 sculptures is planned. The Wicked Witch is first in the collection. Thanks to Jim Whitcomb and Lou for the info!!

Hallmark 2010!!! Some Hallmark Clubs are getting sneak peeks at select ornaments for next year. New for the Wizard of Oz is a Winkie!!! THANK YOU HALLMARK!!!!

The Judy Room has a WONDERFUL Wizard of Oz tribute right now. Lots of collectibles are pictured. Some from my own collection. Please keep re-visiting because as we take more photos from our collections more Oz items are released photos will be added on periodically. Thank you Scott Brogan for such a beautiful tribute and for giving me the opportunity to help out and share.

http://www.thejudyroom.com/

Please keep coming back. There should be more fall announcements soon, hopefully Blu Ray/DVD news in the next couple of weeks, and I'm sure some surprises.

Land of Oz Animated Musical Collection

Bradford Exchange

Wizard's State Fair Balloon opens to reveal Dorothy & friends rotating around the Emerald City. 7" tall. $59.98 plus $8.99 shipping. Payable in two installments of $29.99