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Friday, August 5, 2011

Harmony Kingdom Figural Boxes

Based in England, Harmony Kingdom produces hollow figurines made from crushed marble and resin. Each piece doubles as a trinket box, and "hidden" inside is a little treasure that's revealed with the removal of the lid. When HK first started manufacturing Disney figural boxes, they were sold exclusively through the regular Disney avenues--the Theme Parks, the Disney Store, the Walt Disney Gallery, and the Disney Catalog. In the mid-2000s, Harmony Kingdom dealers began selling select pieces too.

In this post, we'll look at those sculptures dedicated solely to the Snow White gang.


Snow White...

Created by Disney artist Theresa Millerand, the princess figurine is encircled by all of the Seven Dwarfs. The lid (aka Snow White) removes to disclose the apple inside.

The figure, which stands a little under 4" tall, came in an oval-shaped box, and a Certificate of Authenticity was included. It was said to have been sold exclusively at locations within Walt Disney World in 1999 (but it also appeared in the Disney Gallery Catalog). Original retail price $95.00 (USD). Measures 4" tall. Made in England.






Images via Fantasies Come True and dznee.


Spring/Summer 1999 Disney Gallery Catalog (p.19)...

Catalog Scan courtesy of Dan Alexander Dizmentia.

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The Seven Dwarfs...

Sculpted by Disney Artist Robert King and released in 2002, this elaborate set includes seven individual dwarf figural boxes on a heavy-duty base. Inside each piece is a Swarovski glass "gem". Measures approximately 6.5" across and a 2.75" high. Retail price $195. Made in China.




 Images via Marv's HK/ABE/FW

Originally sold exclusively at select locations within Walt Disney World, the set also appeared in the Spring 2003 Disney Catalog (p.73). Another Harmony Kingdom Snow White sculpt is shown as well, the 2002 65th Anniversary Doc and Dopey piece.

Catalog Scan courtesy of Dan Alexander Dizmentia.

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The Fairest of Them All...

A limited edition of 500, this sculpt of the Queen on her throne was created by artist Jackie Gonzales. Lift the lid to reveal the heart box which was designed by Jody Daily. The throne is 5.25" tall. Original retail price $150. Made in China.

Pictured below is an unpainted "whiteware" cast of the piece in the pre-production stage. Next to it is the Jody Daily heart box.

Image courtesy Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily. Used with permission.

"The Fairest of Them All" pictured in the Holiday 2003 Disney Catalog (p.19)...


Catalog Scan courtesy of Dan Alexander Dizmentia.

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A Perfect Disguise...

The Old Hag was sculpted by artist Patrick Romandy-Simmons and was also released in 2003. The limited edition of 1000 retailed for $49.95. Inside is a cool looking "dripping skull" poison apple. The piece stands 3.5" tall


Witch images via Fantasies Come True

"A Perfect Disguise" appeared in the Halloween 2003 Disney Catalog (p.86).

Catalog Scan courtesy of Dan Alexander Dizmentia.

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Snow White and Friends...

This 2005 release was the first Snow White figural box to be sold directly through Harmony Kingdom dealers. A limited edition of just 500, it depicts the princess surrounded by her animal friends. The piece has two separate hidden compartments, the main one under Snow and another in the shrubbery. A collectible cloisonné pin (previous post) was included in the first compartment. The figurine measures approximately 4.75" tall. Original retail price $125. Made in China.





Images via Briden_Sales.

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Disney Jubilee Seven Dwarfs...

A limited edition of 500, this humorous-looking box was released in 2006. Dopey's head is the lid, and when removed, a miniature freestanding cottage is found inside. The piece features all seven of the Dwarfs and measures approximately 4" tall. Sold through HK dealers. Original retail price $85. Made in China.





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Grumpy's Silly Song...

From 2006 comes this figural box with Grumpy at his organ. A limited edition of 1000, it was sold exclusively through Disney. Sculpted by artist Chris Peterson, it stands 4.25" tall and includes two squirrels hiding under the organ lid. Original retail price $99. Made in China.

Friday, July 1, 2011

The Scary Adventures in Pins

Here's a look at Snow White's Scary Adventures as presented over the last decade in Disney pins. I'm happy to say that Disneyland Resort in particular has been rather fond of celebrating this original park attraction in its cloisonne form...

Snow White's Adventures
Released: 2001 Tokyo Disneyland.



Details: Part of the TDL Attraction series. Measures 1 3/4" x 1 1/4". Original price 600 yen.

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Snow White's Scary Adventures
Released: 2003 (May 4) Disneyland Resort.



Details: Open stock rack pin. Measures 1 7/8" x 1 3/8". Original price $6.50.

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Snow White's Adventures "Walt Disney World"
Released: 2004 (November 8) Disney Auctions.

SWSA WDW. Image via Squasha78 Disney Stuff.

Details: Limited edition 1000. Measures 1.75" x 1.75". Original price $8.50.

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Evil Queen at Window
Released: 2004 (November 15) Disney Auctions.


Queen at SWSA Window. Images via Going Going Going Gone. Used with permission.

Details: Limited edition 1000. Pin inspired by SWSA attraction. Translucent window is hinged and opens to reveal the Evil Queen. Measures 1 3/4" x 1 7/8". Original price $10.50.

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Original Attraction
Release: 2005 (April 24) Disneyland Resort.

Original Attraction. Image courtesy of Michael's Disney Treasures. Used with permission.

Details: Limited edition 350. Surprise release pin from the Original Attraction series. Measures 1 3/8" wide. Original price $12.50.

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Snow White Shield
Released: 2005 (October 4) Disney Catalog.



Details: Limited edition 1500. Part of the Fantasyland pin set featuring vintage attraction signage (see earlier post). Designed by Jody Daily and Kevin Kidney. Came in a collectible keepsake box. Pin measures approximately 1" wide. Set sold for $34.95.

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Welcome Annual Passholders
Released: 2007 (April 22) Disneyland Resort.

Willkommen: Annual Passholder. Image courtesy of Double Lucky Deals.

Details: Limited edition 1000 featuring Snow White in front of the attraction facade. Disneyland Resort guests were required to show a valid annual passholder ID in order to purchase the pin. Part of the Welcome Annual Passholders series. Measures approximately 2 1/2" x 1 3/4". Original price $12.95.

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Wish You Were Here
Released: 2007 (July 1) Disneyland Resort.



Details: Limited edition 1000. Designed to look like a postcard featuring the Evil Queen. Part of the Wish You Were Here series. Measures approximately 2" x 1 1/2". Original price $10.95.

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Mickey's Pin Festival of Dreams
Released: 2007 (July 27) Disneyland Resort.



Details: Event pin from Mickey's Pin Festival of Dreams series. "Where fairy tales come true" on backside. Measures approximately 2" x 2". Original price $6.95.

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WDI C-Ticket
Released: 2009 (June 31) Walt Disney Imagineering.



Details: Limited edition 300. Cast member pin. Part of the WDI C Ticket series featuring rides from DL Fantasyland. Back is covered with Sorcerer's hats. Measures 1 3/4" tall x 1 7/8" wide. Original price $9.95.

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Chip n Dale Adventures
Released: 2010 (June 24) Walt Disney World; (July 1) Disneyland Resort.




Details: Limited edition of 1800. This pin was part of the Chip and Dale Adventure (attractions) pin series which were sold individually for $9.95 on cards made to look like "Baggage Strap Tags". Features Chip attempting to give Dale an acorn which has been dipped in the potion of sleeping death. It was also sold as part of an eight pin set for $89.95 and which was limited to just 300 in number. Pin measures 1 5/8" tall x 1 3/4" wide.

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Dateline Disneyland 1955
Released: 2010 (July 10) Disneyland Resort.




Details: Limited edition of 755. Commemorates the 55th anniversary of the Snow White's Scary Adventures. Pin includes a slider element which moves to reveal "1955" or "55 Years." Measures approximately 2" x 2 1/8". Original price $15.95.

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UPDATE: Snow White's Scary Adventures - 40th Anniversary
Released: 2011 (October 1) Walt Disney World.


SWSA WDW 40th. Image via debranator228

Details: Limited edition of 1500. Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Snow White's Scary Adventures at WDW. Part of the anniversary pin series featuring attractions that made their debut at Magic Kingdom Park on opening day back in 1971. Original price $12.95.