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.

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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Tarina Tarantino for Christmas

Stumped on what to get that special Oz fan in your life for Christmas? How about the new Oz jewelry from Tarina Tarantino? The pieces are going fast, but there are still lots of styles to choose from in various price ranges. These pieces are definitely for the Oz fan who thinks they have everything.

You can learn more about Tarina Tarantino and the jewelry by visiting my past blog entries
The Bewitching Baubles of Oz Pt. 1, Pt. 2, and Pt. 3.

Please visit Shop LA Style to purchase some of this beautiful jewelry and let them know you found them on the Curiozity Corner!

Shop LA Style still has the following styles in stock:

Wicked Witch Baroque Necklace
Dorothy Cameo Necklace
Glinda Cameo Necklace
Dorothy Framed Cameo Necklace
Glinda Locket
Baroque Glinda Ring
Glinda/Wicked Witch Double Sided Heart Toggle Necklace
Ruby Slipper/Dorothy Double Sided Heart Toggle Necklace
Dorothy Cameo Ring
Glinda Cameo Ring
Wicked Witch Cameo Ring
Dorothy/Ruby Slippers Rainbow Cameo Bracelet
Glinda Cameo Bracelet
Dorothy Emerald Cameo Bracelet
Pave Heart Clock Necklace
Glinda Earrings
Dorothy Three Row Emerald Bracelet
Lock and Key Ring

Jewelry is selling quickly so order soon to ensure stock and Christmas delivery. Happy Shopping!

Lionel Trains

Lionel trains, an American staple since 1900, is releasing a train set and two boxcars in honor of the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz.

Set includes 4-4-2 steam locomotive and tender, two boxcars, caboose, eight curve FasTrack sections, three straight FasTrack sections, one FasTrack terminal section, and a CW-80 Transformer.

Each car in the set is individually boxed. Set length is 46 ½” Layout dimensions 40” x 60”

SRP $309.99


Pictured below are the Engine, Tender, Boxcar 1 front & reverse, Boxcar 2 front and reverse, and Caboose.

Also available from Lionel are two boxcars shown here:

The color boxcar is sold out from Lionel. The sepia box car is due for a December release and the train set is expected in January. SRPs on the boxcars is $59.99

November Updates

I'm sad to report the Ruby Slippers Talbott tea was only made for attendees of the 70th Anniversary Gala Event in New York City.

Goodreau's Upside Down Oz Dolls have finally been released. Esmeralda (the Wicked Witch) won a Doll of the Year Industry's Choice Award while Glinda is a 2009 Dolls Award of Excellence Nominee.

Hallmark birthday card found at Safeway.

Earlier this year Kansas sold 70th anniversary lottery scratch offs. Now lottery tix are being sold in Rhode Island and New Jersey. New Jersey also offers a second chance drawing for some Ozzy prizes.

Import Images has several 11" by 14" glitter posters including the map of Oz shown below

Marvel's follow up to it's hugely successful Wonderful Wizard of Oz series 'The Marvelous Land of Oz' First four issues and alternate covers Sketchbook

NEW FOR 2010!!! Seven inch plush dolls retailing around $13.00 each.

Hot Topic Ruby Slippers Tee $22.00 Juniors sizes

Wizard of Oz 24KT Gold 70th Anniversary Coin Collection $29.98 plus $4.72 shipping from QVC

Ruby Slippers fleece available at some WalMarts

Craft Project for Fleece fabric found at WalMart "Which Witch No Sew Fleece Blanket"

Wicked the Musical Grimmerie Bookmark $13.00

Bradford Exchange Swarovski Crystal Keychain $79.95 plus $7.98 shipping

Please keep watching the Curiozity Corner for more news and updates!!

F.Y.E Blanket with sleeves

$19.99 at F.Y.E. stores Check store locator here. Scroll down to see the new Christmas stocking from Kurt Adler also at F.Y.E and other great Oz items. Click on photos to enlarge.

F.Y.E. Christmas Stocking

Ruby Slippers Christmas stocking now at F.Y.E. stores for $19.99. 70th anniversary tag is attached. Glinda's wand lights up!! Thanks to Lisa Valenti for the info and photos!!!! Look for your local F.Y.E. stores here

Madame Alexander at Sears

Madame Alexander has a set of 18" tall dolls available exclusively at Sears. Dorothy, Glinda, and the Wicked Witch. Right now only Dorothy and the Witch seem to be shipping. Retail is $29.99. A real bargain for the quality and size of the dolls. These are great Christmas gifts for the young Oz lover in your life. Or the young at heart Oz lover.

Quilting Treasures 70th Anniversary Contest

Quilting Treasures and Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting present The Wizard of Oz 70th anniversary contest!!!! Use any technique or embellishment and choose from four categories or enter all four. The categories are as follows:

There's No Place Like Home - home decor

Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch - The winning quilt will best represent the characters of Glinda or the Wicked Witch

Yellow Brick Road - Make a quilt of your favorite scene

It's All About the Shoes - Make a one of a kind accessory using at least 3 of the Wizard of Oz fabrics

Entries must be made from at least 75% of Quilting Treasures' Wizard of Oz Classic Film Series fabric

Judging is based on originality, creativity, and creative use of fabric. Entrants may submit as many pieces as desired in any or all categories, but your designs must be totally original. No patterns can be used.

Finalists will be featured in Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting magazine and on Quilting Treasures' website and newsletter.

Entries are to be submitted by April 1 2010.

Please see Quilting Treasures' website for complete rules and entry form.

Good Luck and Happy Quilting!!!!!!