A Newsletter Exclusively for Disney Enthusiasts VOLUME 19 NO. 1 FIRST QUARTER, 2010 What’s Up with the WDCC? “I heard the WDCC is going out of business! What ence. Going to D23 could also prove to be a good fi nan- should I do?” or our personal favorite...”Did you hear the cial move. With the former Society, Disney had to share WDCC is closing, I want to sell ALL of profi ts with both Enesco and Dealers. The new my mother’s collection today!” D23 system would eliminate the middle men. Collectors would only be able to buy Member- Oh my goodness, variations of these ship sculptures directly from Disney through the statements have been coming in for D23 website. Disney would then keep 100% of the last 6 weeks. First of all, CALM the profi ts. DOWN! Nothing could be further from the truth! The WDCC and So where does this leave the authorized deal- Enesco are just fi ne and have some ers sculptures? The WDCC’s normal retail line amazing sculptures planned for the is not going anywhere soon. In fact, the WDCC rest of this year. In order for a collec- has a full schedule throughout the rest of 2010. tion to make it long term (more than There are some changes which have taken 10 years) there needs to be changes place, but for the most part, they’re quite posi- made from time to time. That is what tive! One of the most important changes we’ve is happening right now. It looks like seen is that over the last year, the WDCC has these changes are going to greatly either retired or suspended over 70% of the line. benefi t the collector and future values! Why is this important?.....it shows us that the Here’s our opinion of what’s happen- WDCC is FINALLY going back to basics. ing. For those of us who have been around awhile, First: The Walt Disney Collector’s you might remember back in 1992/93 when the Society did close at the end of 2009. WDCC fi rst came on the scene, they were rep- Does this mean this is the end of the resented by the Schmid Co. and they only had WDCC Membership Sculptures? The 3 series (Bambi, Cinderella, & Fantasia). These answer is Yes and No. “Yes” because 3 series only had a handful pieces. There was we will not have any more 5,10,15, a huge frenzy to fi nd these pieces which drove etc year anniversary sculptures. “No” because what we prices way up on the secondary market and thus in- think is happening is that the Walt Disney Collector So- creased the value of your collection. Disney (as they ciety is simply being absorbed into the new broad based always do) saw $$$$ and decided that they needed to do D23 membership. If you are not familiar with D23, it’s a more, more, more! So, Disney took back the line from relatively new Disney-owned collector’s society (1 yr old) Schmid and went to town opening an abundance of “Au- that encompasses the entire spectrum of Disney fanfare thorized Dealers” in the USA and abroad and dramatical- and collecting. D23 appeals to everyone from antique/ ly increased production. More than a decade and many vintage fans to animation art to high end sculptures. The series later, the market was completely fl ooded, prices WDCC has already created exclusive sculptures for D23 members and we see a move to tap more of this audi- Continued on Page 5 The Disneyana Exchange 1 Disney.indd 1 3/8/2010 1:00:35 PM 10. Fire Fighter Mickey 10. I'm Late (Ltd 1500) 11. Goofy - Cowboy on Horse 11. Jiminy Cricket w/ Seahorses Disney 12. Goofy - Disneyland 50th 12. Mr. Toad 13. Goofy Pin Trader - 2004 13. Neck and Neck 14. Hatbox Ghost 14. Pinocchio's Conscious 15. Haunted Mansion 15. Rolly The 16. Jack with Zero 16. Small World Mickey 17. Lilo Hula on Sand Base 17. Steamboat Willie 18. Mickey Life Size - Ltd 500 18. Teacup Twirl 19. Mickey & Minnie as Halloween Villains 19. True Love Conquers All Want 20. Mistletoe Kiss (Mickey & Minnie) Haunted Mansion Merchandise: 21. Piglet (Classic) 1. 13 Hour Clock 22. Princess Minnie 2. Caretaker and Dog (Teri Hardin) 23. Shipmates 3. Candelabra (Jody Daily & Kevin Kidney) List 24. Sleeping Beauty's Castle 4. Coffin (Jody Daily & Kevin Kidney) 25. Song of the South - Brer Bear,Fox,Rabbit 5. Doombuggy (1st Event) 26. Stitch - Cosmic Kahuna - on sand base 6. Haunted Mansion (Olszewski) The "Want List" represents items the Ex- 27. Stitch with Sunglasses & Pineapple 7. Haunted Mansion 30th (Sam McKim) change does not have listed at this time, 28. Tigger (Classic) 8. Haunted Organist (Teri Hardin) but has requests on file from potential 29. Tiki Room Drummer 9. Hitchhiking Ghosts (Bronze) 30. Ursula buyers. Should you wish to sell any of the 10. Hitchhiking Ghosts w/Bricklaying Hand Bob Baker Marionettes: pieces on this page, please contact the Ex- 11. Medusa & Master Gracy Changing Port. 1. Doc Lenox Classics: change with the price you wish to receive, 2. Donald Duck 1. Beauty & Beast (2001) and we will do our best to perfect a sale 3. Evil Queen 2. Dumbo & Timothy immediately. 4. Hag 3. Mickey's Surprise Party 5. Jack Skellington 4. Tinkerbell’s Anniversary Treasure Box (93) 6. Maleficent Maquettes: 4. Anaheim Mountain Range Capidimonte/Laurenz: Walt Disney Art Classics: 5. Animal Kingdom Elephant (Cast Member) 1. Sprite - Fantasia 2000 1. Alice and Caterpillar 1. Alice in Wonderland 6. Autumn Comes to Woods (P. Ellenshaw) 2. Treasure Planet Maquette - Jim Hawkins 2. Barrel 2. Peter Pan 7. Breakfast Time for Household (K. Shue) Olszewski: 3. Bashful (Miniature) alrChess Sets: 8. Cinderella - Tom Dubois 1. Astro Orbiter 4. Captain Mickey (Cruise Exclusives) 1. Fantasia Chess Set 9. Disneyland Aerial View (Peter Ellenshaw) 2. Castle Brothers Clothiers 5. Captain Peter Pan 2. Hummelworks Disney Chess Set 10. Disneyland Peoplemover 3. Crystal Arts 6. Cinderella’s Coach (Electrical Parade) 3. Pluto Pawn Crystal Chess Set 11. Donald - One is the Lonliest Number 4. Main Street Photo 7. Fantasyland Dumbo Ride Dave Avanzino: 12. Flight to the Moon (Harb Ryman) 5. Pirates of Caribbean 8. Jack’s Back 1. Disneyland 50th 13. Fond Memories (Charles Boyer) 6. Straight on Til Morning 9. Jack in Sleigh with Reindeer 14. Magical Year of Memories (D.Williams) 2. Frontierland Ron Lee: 10. Lock 15. Mickey with Firefighter (Charles Boyer) 3. New Orleans Square 1. Engine #1 (Disneyana Convention) 11. Maurice 16. Grand Afternoon (Peter Ellenshaw) 4. Tower of Four Winds 2. Fab 5 12. Michael 17. Holiday Fireworks (by Dan Goozee) Dolls: 3. Matterhorn 13. Mickey Mouse Club Ears 18. Kite Flying Days (Peter Ellenshaw) 1. Geppetto w/Pinocchio Puppet (RJ Wright) 14. Pinocchio & Geppetto (gold feather) 4. Sleeping Beauty 19. Knighting of Pooh (Peter Ellenshaw) 2. Magic a Bloom (M Osmond - Epcot 07) 15. Shock 5. Snow White 20. Mickey & Minnie in Pink Convertible 3. Pinocchio w/donkey ears (by R.J Wright) 16. Si and Am 6. Three Tiggers in a Row 21. Nightmare Before X-Mas (Eliz. Treat) 4. Sorcerer Bear 1999 (Robert Raikes) 17. Small World - Hawaii 7. Tinkerbell Looking in Pond 22, Outing (Charles Boyer) Elisabete Gomes Chargers: 18. Sneezy (Miniature) Swarovski/Arribias Crystal: 23. Partners (Charles Boyer) 1. Ariel & Eric in Boat 19. White Rabbit House 1. Broom - Jeweled 24. Phantom Manor (J. Salvati) 2. Beauty and the Beast 2. Dumbo - Jeweled (Ltd 5000) Disneyana Convention: 25. Sl. Beauty Countryside (E. Earle) 3. Cinderella Transformation 3. Pluto - Ltd 100 (Arribas) 1. Big Thunder Mountain (Ron Lee 26. Slinky Dog’s New Friend 4. Family Portrait Misc. Merchandise: 2. Cinderella's Castle (John Hine Studios) 27. Snow White Scary Adventures -K.Anderson 5. Mickey 1. Aladdin Lamp (Waterford Crystal) 3. Engine #1 (Ron Lee) 28. Spaceport “Space Mountain” (John Hench) 6. Haunted Mansion Tile -Mickey,Don,Goofy 2. Belle's Fountain (B & B Village Series) 4. Merry Wanderer (Goebel/Hummel) 29. Splash Mountain (Colin Campbell) 7. Nightmare Before Christmas 3. Cinderella & Prince (Wedgewood) 5. Pinocchio w/Donkey Ears (RJ Wright) 30. Sun Never Sets Disney Magic (E.French) 8. Smooches Charger (Disneyana) 4. Donald & Daisy 14" (by Anri) 31. Sweethearts Forever (Charles Boyer) 9. So This Is Love Villain (Ltd 25) 5. Dopey Raku Vase Art: 32. Swim Team (Finding Nemo) 10. Sprite 6. Firefighter Tribute (Charles Boyer) Limited Edition Cels: 33. Tomorrowland (Herb Ryman) Goebel / Hummel: 7. Geppetto's Toy Shop (Forma Vitrum) 1. A Heartfelt Gift (Beauty & Beast) 34. Until the Princess Awakens - Ltd 300 1. Beauty & Beast (Goebel Miniatures) 8. Goofy 60th (Armani) 2. Double Wedding (101 Dalmatians) 35. Venetian Romance (James Coleman) 2. Goofy Playing the Fiddle 9. Hercules Character Vase (MGM Gallery) 3. Down the Rabbit Hole (Alice/Wonderland) 36. Walt's Dream (Walt & Mickey on Bridge) 3. Goofy on Rocking Horse 10. Jiminy Cricket Model Sheet Figurine 4. Roger Rabbit - My Honey Bunny 37. Walt’s Magic Moment (Peter Ellenshaw) 4. Harmony in 4 Parts 11. Maleficent Limogue Box 38. Wench Auction (Marc Davis) 5. Land in Sight 12. Mickey Model Sheet Figurine Sericels: 39. Winter Walk (Peter Ellenshaw) 6. Mickey’s Birthday 13. Mickey Mouse Ears (Waterford Crystal) 1. Aristocats - Duchess & Her Kittens 40. Woody’s Finest Hour 7. Mickey at the Race 14. Minnie Mouse Stained Glass House 2. Beware of Hitchhiking Ghosts 8. Pinocchio with full bee mark 15. Picaso Mickey Charger (Ward Kimball) 3. Donald Duck’s Self Portrait (MGM) 9. Too Shy to Ask 16.