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.

Updates including 70th Anniversary Merchandise

We haven't hit Halloween yet and retailers are already thrusting Christmas upon us. JC Penney has four Wizard of Oz nutcrackers that are approximately 14" tall and are $30 each.

Vandor's 70th anniversary cookie jar is an edition of 2400. For ordering and pricing info please email Karen Owens at
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Tarina Tarantino's jewelry line has appeared in every major fashion magazine and can be seen on many a starlet. To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the MGM film, she has put her unique spin on the Oz characters. The collection is inspired by Dorothy, Toto, Glinda, and the Wicked Witch. I hope to have more photos and details soon. Until then, here's a peek at a Glinda necklace and Dorothy ring that were auctioned at the Indiana Oz festival.

I think Rick Ewigleben's latest print is his best one so far. I love how Toto and the Winged Monkey are checking each other out. So cute!!!! www.ricksartstudio.com

The Hamilton Collection has a Wizard of Oz shoe collection. Shoes have been popular collectibles for awhile now and it was only a matter of time before the craze spread to the land of Oz. The shoes representing each character sit atop a box or a base with the characters picture on the front. Six issues planned so far. They are 3 1/2" tall and priced at $19.95 plus $6.99 shipping. Order # 02900 0000905865

A new charm bracelet is in the Bradford Exchange's newest catalog. With the holidays quickly approaching, the bracelet and the shoe collection should be on collectiblestoday.com very soon. The bracelet is $199.00 plus $9.98 shipping.

Order # 01-04320-001

Empire magazine salutes the 500 greatest movies of all time with 100 different magazine covers. The Oz cover can be ordered here:

http://www.empireonline.com/500/100covers/covers.asp

A great big THANK YOU to Lou, Robyn Bodine, Barb Huddleson, Karen Owens, Tracy Petroski, and Jim Whitcomb for news and photos.