Post by StevieB. on Feb 4, 2011 19:36:04 GMT -5
hey gang,
www.cartoonbrew.com/archives/OswaldFiglg.jpg
www.cartoonbrew.com/archives/OswaldPlushlg.jpg
Aren’t these cool? Too bad we may never get a chance to buy ‘em. Disney character merchandise designers Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily (who were let go after two decades at the studio) produced these a few summers ago – the first Disney Oswald merchandise in approximately 80 years. Despite being unveiled to the public at a recent Disney collectibles show, it now appears that these items may be scrapped altogether. As Kevin notes on his site:
At the moment, it seems that Oswald (as a merchandise character) is “on hold” while Disney Consumer Products creates a style guide to streamline him. Disney eliminated the creative department that we worked for, so these may have fallen by the wayside after our departure from the company, but I thought you’d be interested in seeing the first Oswald figurine (in resin, at right) and the first Oswald ‘plush’ doll (actually he’s made of soft-sculptured suede!)
There is a small chance these babies will be offered as limited editions at the Disney theme parks or through Disney’s website. But don’t hold your breath. Personally, I hope they are mass produced. I know a few of our readers would be interested in them. ;D ;D
www.cartoonbrew.com/archives/OswaldFiglg.jpg
www.cartoonbrew.com/archives/OswaldPlushlg.jpg
Aren’t these cool? Too bad we may never get a chance to buy ‘em. Disney character merchandise designers Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily (who were let go after two decades at the studio) produced these a few summers ago – the first Disney Oswald merchandise in approximately 80 years. Despite being unveiled to the public at a recent Disney collectibles show, it now appears that these items may be scrapped altogether. As Kevin notes on his site:
At the moment, it seems that Oswald (as a merchandise character) is “on hold” while Disney Consumer Products creates a style guide to streamline him. Disney eliminated the creative department that we worked for, so these may have fallen by the wayside after our departure from the company, but I thought you’d be interested in seeing the first Oswald figurine (in resin, at right) and the first Oswald ‘plush’ doll (actually he’s made of soft-sculptured suede!)
There is a small chance these babies will be offered as limited editions at the Disney theme parks or through Disney’s website. But don’t hold your breath. Personally, I hope they are mass produced. I know a few of our readers would be interested in them. ;D ;D
I want the the wood figurine! If I had that, I'd put it on my shelf so EVERYBODY could see it! I hope they start making them again! ;D ;D That would be awesome if they did!
