Bradford Exchange - 75th Anniversary Wall Print

This past February, the Bradford Exchange listed this "Snow White 75th Anniversary Commemorative Print Wall Decor" on their website. The description simply reads:

You're among the first to see this brand-new item from The Bradford Exchange Online. Quantities are limited, so hurry to reserve yours today!

The same artwork seen here was used in the 2001 collectors plate from the Ever After series.

Item no: 114732001

Retail price is $149.95 (USD) + $15.99 shipping/handling. Can be purchased in 4 installments of $37.49 each.

Bradford Exchange - 75th Anniversary Snow White Plate

At the start of the new year, I noticed that the Bradford Exchange had released a brand new plate celebrating the 75th anniversary of Snow White. It appeared on their website retailing for $49.99 (USD).

Bradford Exchange Plate (Image from January 2012).
Original Item No. 903087

The listing inferred that there might be a "series" of plates, so I phoned the BE customer service to learn more. The operator said that currently, this was the only one available, but the possibility for two more did exist. For sure, it would depend upon sales. That was about six weeks ago.

Just before creating this post, I did a quick check back on their site. To my surprise, the plate was gone! Did it sell out? Did they pull it?

I called customer service again. This agent said the Snow White plate was definitely deleted from their system with no reason given. He speculated that they might be reconfiguring the series and that it could return in the future...but of this, he was not certain. As of right now, this 75th Anniversary piece has simply vanished from the internet.

1995 Bradford Exchange Musical Memories Plate

The Fairest One of All is the first collector plate in the 1995-96 Disney Musical Memories series from the Bradford Exchange. Each piece in the collection features artwork...and music...from one of the animated classics. A small music box is attached to the back with a windup mechanism on the front. Plates were limited to a maximum of 95 firing days. Measure 7.5" across.

The Snow White plate plays "Heigh Ho."

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Detail of the wind-up key...

COA...

Plate series flyer...

Images courtesy of TokyoMagic! at Meet the World. Used with permission.

Bradford Editions Figurine Collection (70th Anniversary - 2007)

This 2007 porcelain collection of 70th anniversary figurines designed by The Bradford Editions featured Snow White and the Dwarfs in their "Silly Song" scene. The pieces were released at intervals, the first included both Happy and Dopey. Snow White came next followed by the rest of the dwarfs, each in a separate issue.

The Snow White figurine stands 7" tall (17.8 cm) and plays the "Heigh-Ho" song. Her skirt features artwork from the movie and the rest of her is accented with 22K gold and Swarovski crystals. Hand-painted. Certificates of Authenticity included.

Snow White images via Collectibles Javcom.

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Also from The Bradford Editions in 2007 was this Evil Queen figurine, the premiere issue in the Disney's Divas of Darkness Collection. The piece measures approximately 6" high (15.2 cm) and was limited to 95 casting days. Artwork on the cape depicts the Witch offering the poison apple to Snow with castle in background. Accents include a sparkling simulated ruby pendant and 22K-gold crown. COA included.

Stock images copyright Disney.

Ashton-Drake Snow White & Dopey Dolls (65th Anniversary - 2002)

I don't know a lot about these two, but I did find this tiny image and info on a couple of different doll webpages from 2002.

• 65th Anniversary Edition Snow White limited to 3,000 pairs worldwide.
• Ashton-Drake exclusive design.
• New expressions and poses with a fresh palette of colors give Snow White and Dopey a truly unique look.
• Catalog reference - SKU 323776001
• Price: $149.99 (USD)

Markrita Collector's Box and Pin (65th Anniversary - 2002)

In 2002, the Walt Disney Gallery presented this exclusive Markrita collector's box in honor of Snow White's 65th. The figurine captures the iconic scene of Snow singing "Some Day My Prince Will Come." Sculpted by artists Mark and Rita Dornan, the piece is cast in resin and features a hidden compartment with a special wearable poisoned apple pin (also made of resin).

The figural box measures approximately 6.75" x 5.25" (17 x 13cm); Pin is about 1.25" (3cm) wide.

Images via pat011141 and Lizzy's Cute Stuff.

It was offered in the Winter 2002 Disney Catalog (p.89). Retail price: $95 (USD).

Disney Catalog scan courtesy of Dan Alexander Dizmentia.

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Where will you be in five years? This Markrita sculpture sure knew. In celebration of Snow White's 70th anniversary, the Bradford Exchange offered this same exact sculpt, but this time, it was hand-cast in porcelain. The free poison apple pin was back too! The piece was hand-numbered with a matching Certificate of Authenticity. Original retail price $149.95.

Bradford Exchange 3D Plate Series (65th Anniversary - 2002)

This unique six-plate collection from the Bradford Exchange was created especially for the film's 65th anniversary. Each piece features a hand-cast, 3-D porcelain sculpt of Snow White around the outside rim of a plastic plate. Firings were limited to 295 days per issue. The plate (without the sculpt) measures 6.5" across. As with all Bradford items, a Certificate of Authenticity was included.


First Issue: The Fairest of Them All

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Second Issue: Meeting At the Wishing Well

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Third Issue: Some Day My Prince Will Come

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Fourth Issue: Peeking Through the Forest

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Fifth Issue: Whistle While You Work

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Sixth Issue: Woodland Celebration

Plate images via JoJoke NV, Collector Plate World, snowwhitex07, Suzys Treasure Shop, and vmpyrexsrpnt.

Over a year after the 65th anniversary, an advertisement for the collection appeared in the Spring 2004 Disney Magazine. Retail price was $39.95 (USD) per piece, limit one per customer.

Magazine and Card scans courtesy of Dan Alexander Dizmentia.

Bradford Exchange Rectangular Plate (65th Anniversary - 2002)

In addition to producing a series of 3D Snow White plates to commemorate the 65th year of the film, the Bradford Exchange also added to it's "Disney Anniversary Collection" of rectangular ceramic plates. This installment measures 7.75" x 5.25" and had a maximum of 95 firing days.

The back reads, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' 65th Anniversary (1937-2002), Second issue in The Disney Anniversary Collection."

The series started in 2000 with Cinderella's 50th.

Images via ibmaesgifts and Spophey's Collectible Plates.

Bradford Exchange Rectangular Plates (60th Anniversary - 1997)

The Bradford Exchange produced their own series of five ceramic Snow White plates in 1997. While the pieces themselves don't mention the 60th anniversary of the film, they were sold in this year. Each plate is hand-numbered and limited to 95 firing days. Rectangular in shape, they measure 6.25" x 8.5" tall. Original retail price $59.95 (USD). Sold separately. Certificate of Authenticity included.

First Issue: Humph...

Bradex Number 84-B10-716.1

Humph images via A+M Grand Slam Sports and Michelle's Specials.

Second Issue: With A Smiling Face...

Bradex Number 84-B10-716.2

Smiling Face images via Plate Lady Collectibles and Pennies from Heaven.

Third Issue: Here's A Little Kiss...

Bradex Number 84-B10-716.3

Little Kiss images via katiethekollector.

Fourth Issue: Ah-Ah-Ah-Choo!...

Bradex Number 84-B10-716.4

Ah-Choo images via Lane's Collectibles and Michelle's Specials.

Fifth Issue: Follow Me Here...

Bradex Number 84-B10-716.5

The complete set forms a nice panoramic...