Miss Mindy Released!!

Gaiety!  Glory!  Glamour!!  

The words used to describe The Wizard of Oz on a lobby card advertising the wonders of Oz can also be just as easily applicable to Miss Mindy's Wizard of Oz collection. 

Photos can not do these figures justice. They must be seen in person to appreciate the artistry and amazing detail.

Miss Mindy's bright color palette and whimsy captures the spirit of The Wizard of Oz perfectly.  

Now here are our beloved characters as imagined by the endearing, enchanting mind of Miss Mindy.

Dorothy is wide eyed awe and innocence with a side of sass.  I LOVE the rainbows in her eyes!!!

Then there's the Wicked Witch in all her beautiful wickedness!! And then some!

You'll want to use caution removing the Wicked Witch from the Styrofoam.  The broom is delicate and I felt some give around the ribbons when I took mine out. 

Lastly, for now, is the mischievous Winged Monkey.  I so hope Miss Mindy does a variety of monkeys with different expressions and poses! 

 Also, use caution handling him as his tail is fragile.

Karen Owens will have these and the new Jim Shore available 

http://wizardofozland.com/miss-mindy-wizard-of-oz-figures-vinyl

Or you can order direct from 

https://worldofmissmindy.com/

or 

https://shop.enesco.com/collections/wizard-of-oz

Miss Mindy figures should be restocked soon.  And if you care to notice, the Jim Shore collection is now in stock.  Minus the ruby slipper ornament.  That could possibly be cancelled. It has been up and removed from the site several times so we'll see. 

I'm very grateful to Enesco for melding the Land of Oz with the World of Miss Mindy.  I simply can not say enough!  Dorothy, the Wicked Witch of the West and Winged Monkey are stunning!!

Hanna Andersson Sleepwear

Let the joyous news be spread!!!   Oz pajamas with absolutely darling illustrations now available at Hanna Andersson stores nationwide.  I would expect them to show up online soon, but for now they are only in stores.  I'm working on getting more info.  

Adult pricing is around $50 for tops and around $50 for bottoms.  I believe the children's pajamas are around $50 as well.  I should have more info this weekend. 

There's even dog pajamas!!!!!

And how cute is it that we have new pajamas and new teddy bears at the same time!  Sweet dreams with no poppies needed!! If you haven't seen the new Build A Bear items yet please scroll below and head to https://www.buildabear.com/

And Toto too!!!

I believe these are the adult pajamas.  Horse of a different color!!!!!

These are all child sizes

BEYOND ADORABLE!!!

Photos taken at the Columbus, OH location by Elise Meyers and used with her kind permission.  Thank you for sharing photos and info!!!

Please check https://www.hannandersson.com/ to find a store near you!

Build A Bear Oz Collection Debuts!!!

https://www.buildabear.com/collections/shop-by-character/wizard-of-oz

Thanks to John M. Spalding for getting the world out quickly via Wizard of Oz Collector's United

Build A Bear Tease and Update

Well, I guess actually more than a tease. The "ruby slippers" are already on the website for $7.50.

Build A Bear told me a couple of days ago, the Oz collection will be releasing online this month and in stores next month.  Build a Bear posted the bottom photo on Facebook today. 

Rumors are going around that have me wondering if the collection won't be released this week after the sale is over. Keep checking daily!  

Build A Bear!!!!!!!!

No release date or product details as of yet but I have a feeling the release will be coming very soon!!  I was told at the store this will be an online only release. I'm hoping to get more confirmation soon. A bit disappointing. I was really looking forward to seeing product in the stores. 

Since the first Oz release in 2005, Build A Bear has only gotten more imaginative with their bears and clothing.  I can not wait to see what's planned for Oz.  Stay tuned! And watch https://www.buildabear.com/

Thank you Joy Hulse for sharing this news!!!  

Mego Single Dorothy and Wicked Witch

This was originally rumored to be an Australian release so imagine my surprise when they showed up on Amazon and Walmart.com!!!!!  Such a relief to not have to track these down on the foreign market.  

They are $16.99 each

Amazon

Walmart

Amazon

Walmart

For those that don't have the single Cowardly Lion or the Dorothy/Wicked Witch 2 pack, Target stores have them marked down for clearance.

Thank you Kurt Raymond for showing me they are also available at Walmart

Jim Shore Glamour Shots

Jim Shore is still projected to release mid-September!!  It's exciting to be so close to release!

Dorothy Stepping Kansas to Oz

$100.00

Wizard of Oz 80th Balloon Ornament

$24.00

Glinda and Dorothy/Ruby Slippers

$65.00

Wizard of Oz Carved By Heart

$100.00

Don't forget the 80th Anniversary Ruby Slippers ornament shown in a previous entry.

Hallmark Novelty Ornaments

Dorothy has been available at Walmart for the past two years, but this year, so far, she and her friends seem to be only available at Amazon.com. The new ornaments are really cute!! I'm glad they included more characters, but it would have been nice to see more product in stores. 

Amazon has a release date of September 23rd but you can pre-order now.

$8.99 each

 

 Dorothy

 

Glinda

Cowardly Lion

How cute is he???!!!!

 

Scarecrow

 

 Tin Man

 

Wicked Witch

Originally posted on the Facebook group Wizard of Oz Collectors United by Joe Shipbaugh