Snow on Ice - Plush Dolls

Here's a look at some plush dwarfs sold at various World on Ice and Disney on Ice performances. This 9" Dopey dates from 1989. No buttons on his jacket...

Image via Namebrand Connection.

14-15" versions from World on Ice. One button jacket...

15" Disney on Ice. One button...

 Images via bluebunny1812.

7" Disney on Ice: Princess Classics. Two buttons...

Image via Replacement-Toys.

15" Disney on Ice: Princess Classics. Shiny jacket, two buttons...

Image via 2007haase.

OK. So Dopey appears to be the most popular plush, but other dwarfs did sell at these shows too. This World on Ice Happy is proof. The doll is actually somewhat rigid and will stand on his own.

Happy images courtesy of Disleelandia. Used with permission.

13" Grumpy plush, stands on his own ...

Grumpy images via mrs_porter_123.

Snow White "Pook-a-Looz"

We'll say goodbye to 2011 with a Pook post...

Stock images via Disney Store.

You may have asked, as I did when I first heard the name, "What the heck is a Pook-a-Looz?" With the tagline, "Too cute for their own good," these flattened, stylized soft fleece collectible toys were released to the general public spring 2010--in conjunction with a good dose of promotional hype.

What the Pooks are, according to lead designer Jose Zamora, are caricatures of classic Disney character personalities. Zamora says he tried to zero in on one unique feature for each. Over 30 classic characters were "pooked" and sold at the Disney Store, Wal-Mart, Toys-R-Us and the other usual chains. Each of the 12" polyester plush dolls retailed for $12.50 (USD).

The buzz was high when they first hit the market. Disney Consumer Products even created a separate Pook website and promoted them on their Facebook page. On youtube, Disney Living put out a series of "Pook-a-Sodes", short videos starring of course the Pook-a-Looz.

The Snow White episode is so ridiculously adorable, that I can't help but like it. Look for the hidden Pook-A-Looz character at about the 25 second mark.

Video posted by Disney Living.

Dopey and Grumpy Pooks.

In addition to the 12" dolls, a variety of other "Pook" products popped up in stores too. Miniature plush versions of Snow White and Grumpy appeared in the form of keychains attached to mouse ears carabiners. Figures approximately 3.5" tall.

Key chain images shot at Toys-R-Us, March 2011.

Grumpy Pook-a-Looz keychain.

Then there were the Topplers, Walkers, Yappers, and Spinners; released August 2010.

Packaging image via Cutetastic Disney Finds.

Snow showed up as a Toppler (Weebles wobble but they don't fall down).

Toppler images courtesy of xClaribelx.

This past March, almost one year from when the first Pooks began to appear, I visited Toys-R-Us. There were no signs of them anywhere except in the discount section. The few remaining store stragglers were marked down and priced to sell. It looked as though the Pook craze had died down...but in fact, it had not yet pooped out. New 2011 releases did occur at the theme parks.

So we say "goodpye" to the "pold" year with a peek at some pics of Pook madness! Also see the Pook pin.

Dwarfs Hand Puppets and Plush Dolls (50th Anniversary - 1987)

Puppet images courtesy Nicola via snarkascending unless noted otherwise. Used with permission.

Back in 1987, these dwarf hand puppets were sold at the theme parks as indicated by a label inside each one that reads, "Disneyland/Walt Disney World".

Tag image courtesy of Dan Alexander Dizmentia.

Attached outside is a tag with the 50th anniversary logo.

Doc Puppet courtesy of Dan Alexander Dizmentia.

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There were plush dolls too. Unlike the hand puppets, these have feet! Each doll measures approximately 8" in height (hat adds a couple more). Made in Korea.

Images courtesy of DealsJusta4U and Unique Christmas and More. Used with permission.

The tags on these guys are nearly identical to those found on the hand puppets above except that these were sold at Sears. Retail price: $9.99 (USD).

And for those customers who bought the Snow White Commemorative Passport, they also received a coupon redeemable at Sears for a free dwarf (with the purchase of two others).

Pamphlet image from personal collection.

2011 Snow White Plush Dolls

This 20" polyester plush is currently available from the Disney Store. Satin skirt with sculpted rose appliqués, metallic accents, and fancy golden trims. Retail price $19.50.

Image via disneystore.com.

Other plush dolls in this series includ Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Ariel, Belle, Tiana, and Tinker Bell. Each sold separately.

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If one plush wasn't enough, how about two? Also available from disneystore.com is this 21" Snow White. Soft, huggable polyester, with glitter accents on dress and sleeves. Retail price $19.50.

Image via disneystore.com.

Other plush dolls in this series includ Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, and Mulan. Each sold separately.

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And here's an entirely different looking plush princess, seen in March of 2011 at the World of Disney store, Walt Disney World.