Curiozity Corner

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Westland Fall 2012 Intros Pt. 2

Tin Totes

Signs 8.25" x 11.5"

Mini Bobble Figures 4" to 4.5"

75th Anniversary Promotion Begins

This is an incredible time to be an Oz fan and/or collector. The anniversary preparations are really ramping up and there should be announcements coming very, very soon. However, WB did say in a recent press release: The 75th anniversary will be highlighted by an exciting licensing program to include designer collaborations, retail exclusives, and much more.

This ad appears in the July issue of Dolls Magazine along with a full page dedicated to R. John Wright's Wicked Witch of the West and other ozzy goodness.

Masterpieces Puzzle Company

1000 pc puzzle

Finished size is 19.25 x 26.75

SRP: $18.00

Running Press The Wizard of Oz Twister Kit

**Delayed until September 24th 2013**

From Kansas to Oz in one spin!

Give the cylinder a shake to create tornado and to see Dorothy's house, a cow, Miss Gulch, and the Wicked Witch fly. Kit also comes with 2 full color clings to choose either a Kansas or Oz background for tornado, movie poster, and a 32 page Wizard of Oz Twister Tale book. SRP: $16.00

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Bradford Exchange: A Wicked Adventure Sculpture

Cancelled

$99.95 plus $12.95 shipping

http://www.bradfordexchange.com/products/114577001_.html

Friday, June 08, 2012

Turner Classic Movies Exclusive Shirts

Regular price is $24.95

On sale now for $19.95

These are women's shirts but I would say they run pretty small and are more like Junior sized, but the material is nice and soft. And very sheer so plan wardrobe accordingly.

It takes a few days to a week to process so give plenty time if you are ordering a shirt to wear to a special event.

http://shop.tcm.com/

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Amusement Plush

Start watching claw machines, amusement park games, and arcades. Toy Factory has just released a darling set of Oz characters. The set consists of Dorothy (shown below), Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and the Wicked Witch. They aren't overly detailed and are cheaply made but very cute nonetheless and doll collectors especially will want to add them to their collections. These aren't sold to the general public as these are made for prize redemption purposes only.

Plush Set Photo Courtesy of Louis Berrillo

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Mead 2013 Calendars

Year In a Box Calendar SRP: $13.99

Engagement Calendar SRP: $16.99

Wall Calendar SRP: $14.99

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Marie Osmond's Adora Belle

Marie Osmond's signature character doll Adora Belle was introduced on QVC in 1991. Collector's quickly took Adora Belle to their hearts and her popularity continues to climb. Marie's personal make up artist/hairdresser, Kim Goodwin, modified Marie's original sculpt to include Ozian characteristics and created adorable costumes as a surprise for Marie who naturally loved them. In turn, she showed them to Warner Brothers, who was equally enthralled, and here we have one of the most charming Oz doll sets ever created. The dolls will debut on QVC and then to regular retail a few weeks after. They are 12" tall and made of porcelain. They come in boxes beautifully illustrated with Oz graphics inside and out. They are editions of 1500 each. SRP: $149.95