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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 Traditions Fact File – Alice in Wonderland Attraction (6002412)

Disney Traditions Fact File – Alice in Wonderland Attraction (6002412)

At a Glance – Alice in Wonderland Attraction Product name Alice in Wonderland Attraction Product code 6002412 Collection Disney Traditions Collection Character/subject Alice riding the Caterpillar attraction vehicle Designer Jim...

One Princess, So Many Cinderellas: The Art of Collecting a Character

One Princess, So Many Cinderellas: The Art of Collecting a Character

One of the things I love most about collecting Disney figurines is seeing just how differently the same character can be interpreted. I recently brought together a selection of Cinderella...

Disney Traditions Fact File – Tiny Tricksters – Chip and Dale (4057947)

Disney Traditions Fact File – Tiny Tricksters – Chip and Dale (4057947)

At a Glance – Tiny Tricksters – Chip and Dale Product name Tiny Tricksters Product code 4057947 Collection Disney Traditions Collection Character/subject Chip and Dale in a Halloween pumpkin Designer...

Childhood Joy - with Adult Money: Disney Figurines and LEGO®

Childhood Joy - with Adult Money: Disney Figurines and LEGO®

Since starting Collectable Figurines, I have noticed something rather unexpected. Disney figurine collectors also seem to be absolutely fanatical about LEGO. Not every collector, of course - but the overlap...

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...

Disney Traditions Fact File - Enchanted Cottage – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (4031495)

Disney Traditions Fact File - Enchanted Cottage – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (4031495)

At a Glance - Enchanted Cottage - Snow White Product name Enchanted Cottage Product code 4031495 Collection Disney Traditions Collection Film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Character/subject The Seven...

Collector Display: A Monstrously Good Monsters, Inc. Collection

Collector Display: A Monstrously Good Monsters, Inc. Collection

One of my favourite things about running Collectable Figurines is seeing where the pieces go after they leave me.  If you have read any of my other blog posts, you...

Disney Traditions Fact File Love Endures – White Woodland Edition Beauty and the Beast Storybook (4062948)

Disney Traditions Fact File Love Endures – White Woodland Edition Beauty and the Beast Storybook (4062948)

At a Glance Product name Love Endures – White Woodland Edition Product code 4062948 Collection Disney Traditions by Jim Shore Manufacturer Enesco Franchise Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Characters Belle,...