Cardew Design

Since 1991, Cardew Design has created unique tea ware, gift ware, and dinnerware to suit the discriminating collector. The gorgeous new Wizard of Oz line has been met with much enthusiasm and demand is high already. Stock is expected by the end of June. It's possible the first shipments may sell out quickly and it's no wonder. It's refreshing to see the characters represented in the original artwork of Paul Cardew. Please enlarge photos for detail. If this line proves successful there will be additions to look forward to in 2012. You may email ahead of time to reserve pieces direct from Cardew Design or you can reserve with Karen Owens. Please visit the Cardew Design website to see more pieces.

Coloring Books!!

I love to see coloring books! Ones licensed for the movie seem very few and far between. The last ones I can remember are from 1989. The downside is these are very hard to find. For whatever reason, they seem concentrated in the Chicago area. If you can find them, they're only a $1. These were first posted on the Facebook group Wizard of Oz Collectors United by group founder Walter Krueger. Join up if you enjoy ozzy chit chat!

Fun With Tonner Dolls and Scrapbook Pages

I always admire people who know how to have fun with their collections and photograph them beautifully. I enjoy seeing other collectors really enjoy their passion. Johanna was strolling through Michaels and found the new Paperhouse Production Scrapbook Paper Pad. She was inspired to take the photos below and was more than willing for her photos to be shared here. Thank you Johanna! You can see the paper pad in another entry below. I've listed the dolls below the photos for those not familiar with the Tonner Doll Company's wonderful Wizard of Oz collection.

Dorothy 2005

Miss Gulch

Glinda the Good Witch of the North 2005

Scarecrow

Tin Man

Cowardly Lion

Lady Ozmopolitan

Winged Monkey

Wicked Witch of the West 2005 re-dressed in Winkie Business ensemble which was sold separately

Wicked Witch of the East

Many of the dolls are sold out from the Tonner Doll Company but can be found on eBay and doll stores. The scrapbook pad is currently at Michaels for $14.00 or can be ordered from Karen Owens. www.wizardofozland.com You can also contact her to order or for more info on the Tonner dolls.

Dorothy of Oz by IDW Publishing

Wondercon attendees were given a glimpse into the new Dorothy of Oz film with the limited edition debut of a five part comic series by IDW Publishing. The comics serve as a prologue detailing events between the end of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to the beginning of the Dorothy.

The movie is based on the first of many marvelous new adventures created by L. Frank Baum's great-grandson Roger Baum. Dorothy is about a malevolent jester wrecking havoc on the land of Oz and Dorothy & Toto must return to put an end to his misdeeds.

The movie won't be released until next year but you can follow the film's progress on the official Dorothy of Oz site and Facebook page.

Dorothy of Oz is also regularly discussed on the International Wizard of Oz Club Forum.

More information about forthcoming comics (and hopefully other merchandise!) will be posted here as it becomes available.

Hallmark Optimistic Voices

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Please scroll down to see other Hallmark ornaments and merchandise. Pretty hefty line up this year!!

Toto Miniatures by Bridget McCarty

Officially licensed by Warner Brothers Consumer Products

Yakovetic Productions proudly presents The Wizard of Oz™ and Gone With The Wind™

Miniatures by Bridget McCarty

Limited Edition, one-of-a-kind miniatures from The Wizard of Oz™ and Gone With The Wind™ include a Certificate of Authenticity

Currently, the only miniatures of their kind Licensed by Warner Bros. Consumer Products Limited Availability.

Come have a first look at Chicago International, http://www.bishopshow.com/chiinfo.htm

Chicago show is THIS weekend! Go have a look at Toto and Bridget McCarty's other wonderful pieces! More Toto pieces can be found on bridgetmccarty.blogspot.com and her Facebook page.

Hallmark Premiere Limited

It's All in the Shoes

Measures 2 1/2" by 4 1/2" by 3"

Ornament reads "There's No Place Like Home"

Pull the string to click the ruby slippers together

$14.95

Premiere Date July 16

 

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Vote for Adora DOTY and new 18" Dolls

Time to vote for the Adora People's Choice DOTY industry award winner Cowardly Lion. You can vote online here. You can also vote via snail mail with a ballot in the May issue of Doll Reader. Winners will be announced in the Aug/Sept. issue. Please show your support for Adora and Oz!!! Pictured below are the forthcoming 18" dolls. Please enlarge photo for detail.

Over the Rainbow Ginny

The Jersey Shore Doll Club celebrated The Wizard of Oz with their Over the Rainbow Luncheon November 7, 2010. Guest speaker Jerry Chadwick gave an informational talk about The Wizard of Oz and displayed some of her Oz collection. The Vogue Doll Company made the Over the Rainbow Ginny souvenir doll especially for the Jersey Shore Doll Club event. The Vogue Doll Company dates back to the 1920s, but Ginny made her official debut in 1948. She was sculpted by noted doll designer Bernard Lipfert who is best known to Oz fans for sculpting the 1939 Judy Garland as Dorothy doll for Ideal. Despite many ups and downs and the current trend of high end fashion dolls, Ginny has withstood the test of time and she is still a much beloved doll today. Ginny stands at 8 inches. Her costume is similar to the frock designed in 1938. Her dark brown hair isn't exactly like Judy Garland's but it is braided in typical Dorothy fashion. She comes with a black plush dog. Only 100 dolls were made and at $40.00 (plus shipping), Over the Rainbow Ginny is an inexpensive quality doll that would make a darling addition to any Oz or doll collection. Please contact Jersey Shore Doll Club president Rachel Martirano at alex514329@aol.com to order.

Hallmark Everyday/Giftware Sneak Peek

Coming Soon to a Gold Crown Store Near You...........

Ruby Slipper Wine Bottle Holder $29.95

"Release the Flying Monkeys!" Wine Bottle Opener $16.95

Here's to Being Good, Here's to Being Bad Wine Stopper $9.95

Wicked Witch Wine Charm Set $12.95

Wine Bottle Charm Assortment $9.95

Ruby Slippers/House Spreader Set $9.95

Wicked Witch Serving Tray with Spreader $16.95

Glinda/Wicked Witch Sentiment Plaque $16.95

Ruby Slippers Trivet $9.95 per set

Good Witch/Bad Witch Mug $14.95

Wicked Witch Mug $9.95

Glinda/Wicked Witch Coaster Set $9.95

Glinda/Wicked Witch Party Napkins $4.95

Ruby Red/House Wine Bottle Bags $3.99

Cowardly Lion/Glinda Wine Bottle Bags $3.99

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March Miscellaneoz

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Annalee - Entire Oz line has been retired including 2011 introductions Munchkin Coroner Mouse and Munchkin Flowerpot Mouse

Tonner Doll Company - No new dolls at this time but three Oz dolls from last year were shown at Toy Fair so the Oz line is still being promoted.

Funko - Plush characters released last fall are adorable and fun!! They'd be a great introduction for the very young Oz set not quite ready for dolls. Coming late summer/early fall are three Pop! figures of Dorothy, the Wicked Witch, and the Winged Monkey.

Running Press - Click and Wish Kit

Workman Publishing - Wizard of Oz Scanimation coming this fall

See how it works

Kurt Adler - The holiday merchandise from F.Y.E. has carried over into the 2011 mainline along with two new light strings of the Emerald City and Wicked Witch

Quilting Treasures Project Sheets

Travel Shoe Bag and Cosmetic Case

Aprons

Bulletin Board

WoWindows - re-usable 3' by 5' window decor of Dorothy, Toto, and the Wicked Witch Final design is pending approval but you can see the concept here.

Pyramid America - 3 - D posters in various sizes. Some Borders stores carry the 24" by 36" size for $19.99

Paperhouse Productions - new scrapbook paper pack

Jersey Jack - Wizard of Oz Emerald City Limited Edition Pinball Machine coming this fall. Pre-orders are being accepted now.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Wizard of Oz just opened and seems to be receiving mostly positive reviews. Souvenirs are available online.

WB Shop.com - customizable gifts such as mugs, picture frames, mousepads, and address labels.

A nice assortment of calendars to choose from again. Mead - 2 wall calendars, engagement calendar and year-in-a-box calendar. Library of Congress will issue another Wonderful Wizard of Oz calendar.

Marvel Comics - Just released Oz Primer includes interviews with the wizards behind the marvels of these wonderful adaptations of L. Frank Baum's first three Oz books and a who's who in the land of Oz.

Bradford Exchange - Ladies jacket

Impact Merchandising - Wonderful Wizard of Oz shirts for men and women

Kirks Folly - very popular sparkly Oz inspired jewelry

Kids WB.com has added new wallpapers, coloring pages and icons.

Many more new items can be seen and pre-ordered with Karen Owens at www.wizardofozland.com

Thank you to everyone who keeps collectors appraised of new merchandise at the Everything Oz Club groups on Yahoo and Facebook and with personal emails. I'm very sorry for not acknowledging individually. Due to technical difficulties I've lost all my emails. I really appreciate everyone's contributions.

More exciting news coming soon!! Please keep checking back!

First Edition Book Collection with Bookends

Who could've imagined L. Frank Baum's "wonder tale" about a lost little girl and her dog trying to find their way home would change American Children's literature and spawn a film that became a cultural phenomenon? Almost 111 years later, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz remains a beloved classic the world over.

Charles Winthrope & Sons has published Baum's entire Oz series as they originally appeared in the 1900s. Available exclusively from The Bradford Exchange Press, each book if faithfully reproduced right down to the full color plates and typographical errors. The collection is encased in new dust covers illustrating the beautiful Oz landscape. Bookends of Oz's central characters create a stunning display when combined with the lovely volumes.

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Full details here.

Hallmark 2011 Ornaments Sneak Peek and More........

Three new ornaments this year. The Wicked Witch, Glinda, and a Poppyfield Magic Ornament. No photo available yet for the magic ornament but it shows Dorothy succumbing to the poppies. Mark your calendars for the Keepsake Ornament Premiere July 16 - 17.

Hallmark is branching out into an extensive Oz everyday/giftware this year. Ruby Slippers wine bottle holder, wine bottle opener, glass charms, bottle bags, ruby slippers w/striped stockings cheese spreader, double coffee mugs, trivets, napkins, plates, and more. I hear these items are mostly good witch/bad witch themed. Usually these items come out during premiere but it's thought they may be out sooner. They will be available at Hallmark Gold Crown stores.





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