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Not Quite Like the Others: The Fascinating World of Disney Figurine Sales Samples

Not Quite Like the Others: The Fascinating World of Disney Figurine Sales Samples

What happens when you discover that your Disney figurine might not have been intended for the shop shelves at all? Every now and then, a figurine comes along that makes...

It's Time to Play the Music! 🎭 The Muppet Show Collection Takes Centre Stage!

It's Time to Play the Music! 🎭 The Muppet Show Collection Takes Centre Stage!

An extraordinary Disney Traditions collection, a little Muppet magic, and one very important detail that collectors should know. There are some collections that make you smile. There are some that...

Disney Princess Castle Dress Collection: Where Fairy Tales Meet Beautiful Design

Disney Princess Castle Dress Collection: Where Fairy Tales Meet Beautiful Design

Every Disney princess has a story to tell, but what if her dress could tell that story too? Disney has given us some truly unforgettable princess gowns over the years....

Disney Showcase, Couture de Force and Haute Couture: Mystery solved!

Disney Showcase, Couture de Force and Haute Couture: Mystery solved!

What is the difference between Disney Showcase, Couture De Force and Haute Couture? Have you ever looked at a Disney figurine and wondered whether it’s Disney Showcase, Couture de Force...

No Free Dust Gifts: The Care Behind Every Preloved Figurine

No Free Dust Gifts: The Care Behind Every Preloved Figurine

Buying second-hand is a wonderful way to discover retired treasures, complete a collection and give a beautiful figurine a new home.  Not to mention doing our bit for sustainability! But...

The Disney Figurine Item Number Lookup: A New Resource for Collectors

The Disney Figurine Item Number Lookup: A New Resource for Collectors

Have you ever picked up a Disney figurine and wondered exactly which piece it is? Perhaps you have found an item number printed beneath the base but no original box...

The Complete Disney Showcase Holiday Princess Collection

The Complete Disney Showcase Holiday Princess Collection

I Thought I Had the Full Set: The Disney Showcase Holiday Princess Collection There are few feelings more satisfying for a collector than discovering that you have finally completed a...

Looking for a Rare or Retired Disney Figurine? Let Me Help You Find It!

Looking for a Rare or Retired Disney Figurine? Let Me Help You Find It!

Is there a particular Disney figurine or collectable you have been searching for? Perhaps it is a retired Jim Shore Disney Traditions figurine, a hard-to-find piece from the Disney Showcase...

Old Doesn’t Mean Rare: How Disney Traditions Retirement Really Works

Old Doesn’t Mean Rare: How Disney Traditions Retirement Really Works

One of the things I love about collecting Disney Traditions is that, even after spending years around these figurines, there is always something that makes me stop and think, “Hang on…...

What Is a Disney Traditions "Tradie"? Welcome to the Club!

What Is a Disney Traditions "Tradie"? Welcome to the Club!

If you've recently joined a Disney Traditions Facebook group, you may have noticed collectors referring to themselves as "Tradies." At first, it can be a little confusing. Isn't a tradie someone...

Scottish Charm Meets Disney Magic: Mickey & Minnie in Tartan

Scottish Charm Meets Disney Magic: Mickey & Minnie in Tartan

Some figurines make you smile. Others make you stop and say... "I've never seen those before." This delightful Scottish Mickey and Minnie pair from Disney's Enchanting Collection definitely falls into...

Disney Traditions Fact File Scrooge McDuck – Treasure Dive (4046055)

Disney Traditions Fact File Scrooge McDuck – Treasure Dive (4046055)

The richest duck in the world takes the most famous dive in Disney history! 📋 At a Glance Feature Details Character Scrooge McDuck Figurine Name Treasure Dive Product Code 4046055...

Dancing Into Happily Ever After – Discovering Disney Traditions' Royal Wedding Couple Collection

Dancing Into Happily Ever After – Discovering Disney Traditions' Royal Wedding Couple Collection

There are plenty of Disney Traditions figurines that I absolutely adore... but every now and then a collection comes along that makes me want to hunt down every single piece....

How to Care for Your Collectable Figurines

How to Care for Your Collectable Figurines

A beautiful figurine is more than just something to place on a shelf. It may remind you of a favourite Disney film, a special character, a holiday, a gift from...

I Didn't Even Know These Existed! Discovering Disney's Hidden Frozen Troll Collection

I Didn't Even Know These Existed! Discovering Disney's Hidden Frozen Troll Collection

It's not often I get genuinely excited when I discover a Disney figurine I've never seen before... Actually... That's a complete lie. I get REALLY excited every single time. One...