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!

May Updates

A bankruptcy last year halted distribution of the Uno game, board game, and Scrabble. Another company has picked them up and they are tentatively scheduled for a summer release along with 3 new puzzles. The Wizard of Oz edition of Scrabble comes with a exclusive dictionary. Now we finally find out how many points pusillanimous is worth!!

Another previously cancelled collectible is now available to order on collectiblestoday.com. To order and see other shoes in the collection please see these links:

http://www.collectiblestoday.com/ct/product/prdid-905865.jsp?_wizard+of+oz/_prod/_/_/_12/_/_/_Y&endeca=true

http://curiozitycorner.blogspot.com/2008/10/wizard-of-oz-shoe-collection.html

Mattel's Wicked Witch of the East doll is a Toys R Us exclusive. Pre-orders are being accepted now.

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3544731

http://www.barbiecollector.com/showcase/product.aspx?id=1004281&t=modern

The Hallmark Dreambook is now online and in stores. Be sure to attend the ornament premiere July 11 - 12 for a chance to purchase the limited edition ruby slippers.

http://www.hallmark.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/article%7C10001%7C10051%7C/HallmarkSite/KeepsakeOrnaments/KO_KEEPSAKEORNAMENTTP

I recently picked up my first Marvel Wonderful Wizard of Oz comic. This series is not to be missed!! Skottie Young's illustrations have set a new standard with his endearing interpretations. His art is so right for the source material. Issue number 6 just came out May 13th.

Series #5 of the Quilting Treasures fabric of the Wicked Witch's Castle is due next month.

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

I apologize for the lack of updates lately. I've hit a few bumps in the yellow brick road and I'm hoping things will start to smooth out soon. I'm still experiencing computer problems and I'm helping another website with a Wizard of Oz 70th anniversary tribute.

Fall announcements should be coming shortly and there's still come rumors I'm awaiting confirmation on. And of course, everyone is on pins and needles awaiting Blu-ray news. Stay tuned......if you're new to my blog please check out my older entries. There's some great Oz merchandise on the horizon.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow Collection

Lou, a member of the Everything Oz Club, was kind enough to announce this new series and share photos of the brochure. The figurines are made by The Hamilton Collection and I hope they intend to include the two witches. They are affordably priced at $19.99 plus $6.99 shipping. Personally, I think Dorothy is really gorgeous and I really like the style. I will update as I get new info. Please click on photos to enlarge.