Disney Traditions Fact File Shining, Shimmering, Splendid - Jasmine (4026080)

At a Glance

About This Piece - Shining, Shimmering, Spendid

Shining, Shimmering, Splendid is Jim Shore's elegant interpretation of Princess Jasmine from Disney's Aladdin, created as part of the larger-scale Disney Princess gown series.

Rather than simply recreating Jasmine's appearance from the film, Jim Shore uses her flowing turquoise costume as a canvas for storytelling. The front panel of the gown contains a miniature scene showing Jasmine and Aladdin flying above Agrabah on the Magic Carpet – one of the most recognisable moments from the film.

The result is a figurine that works on two levels: from a distance it is an elegant Princess Jasmine display piece, while closer inspection reveals a miniature retelling of Aladdin incorporated into the dress itself.

Production History

Jasmine was introduced in 2011, with product number 4026080.

Contemporary trade material from the period advertised the figurine at $53, describing Jasmine in her flowing blue dress with an image of Jasmine and her prince travelling on the Magic Carpet. She was produced alongside Tiana's Dreams Do Come True (4026081), another large princess design from the same period.

The figurine was subsequently retired and is no longer in regular production.

As with many retired Disney Traditions pieces, once remaining retailer stock disappeared, collectors became dependent almost entirely upon examples returning to the secondary market.

Why Is This Shining, Shimmering, Splendid So Hard to Find?

This is where Shining, Shimmering, Splendid becomes particularly interesting.

She is not a numbered limited edition, so her rarity should not be confused with a formally restricted production run. Instead, her scarcity appears to be the result of retirement, age and relatively limited availability on the secondary market.

Introduced back in 2011, she has now been out of regular circulation for many years. Unlike many Jim Shore designs that appear repeatedly on the resale market, examples of 4026080 surface considerably less frequently.

Archived secondary-market records show examples being specifically described as rare or very rare as far back as 2020, rather than this being a description that has only recently appeared as values have risen.

The design itself can also make surviving examples more challenging to find in excellent condition. Jasmine's extended arm, delicate hand and flowing scarf create vulnerable points, and previously sold examples can be found with repairs or damage to these areas.

For collectors seeking a clean, undamaged example, therefore, the available pool becomes smaller still.

In collector terms, her rarity is best described as secondary-market scarcity rather than limited-edition rarity.

That distinction is important – and arguably makes the story more interesting.

Special Features

The centrepiece of the design is Jasmine's spectacular turquoise gown.

Across the front is an illustrated Aladdin scene featuring Jasmine and Aladdin riding the Magic Carpet above Agrabah, surrounded by clouds and geometric decoration.

Her translucent-looking flowing scarf creates a sense of movement, while her gold jewellery, crown and ornamental costume detailing reference the richness of Jasmine's royal heritage.

Jim Shore's familiar folk-art influence can also be seen throughout the gown and around the base, where geometric patterns and decorative borders are integrated into the Disney design.

Design Details

Look closely and there is a surprising amount happening in this figurine.

Jasmine's pose is deliberately graceful, with one hand holding her flowing scarf while the other gathers her gown. The movement of the fabric gives the piece a much softer silhouette than many traditional upright princess figurines.

Her turquoise, aqua and blue palette immediately recalls Jasmine's animated costume, while gold, purple and orange accents prevent the larger areas of blue from becoming visually flat.

The skirt then becomes the storytelling element of the piece, effectively turning the gown into a miniature illustrated scene from Aladdin.

Even the square base continues the Jim Shore aesthetic, with carved-effect scrollwork and geometric patterning framing the figure.

Why Collectors Love It

There are several reasons Shining, Shimmering, Splendid has become particularly desirable.

Firstly, Jasmine herself is comparatively less represented in older Disney Traditions releases than characters such as Mickey, Minnie, Stitch or Tinker Bell.

Secondly, this is a substantial display piece. At almost 10 inches tall, she has considerably more presence than many standard Disney Traditions figurines.

Thirdly, the Royal Gown concept gives collectors something beyond a straightforward character sculpture. The dress actually tells part of Jasmine's story.

And finally there is scarcity. With production long since discontinued and relatively few examples appearing for sale at any given time, collectors looking specifically for 4026080 may have to wait for one to surface.

That combination of popular princess + early Disney Traditions production + striking design + retirement + secondary-market scarcity is what makes this particular Jasmine such an interesting collector piece.

What I Love About It

For me, the wonderful thing about this Jasmine is that you don't immediately notice everything.

From across the room she is simply a beautiful, elegant Princess Jasmine figurine – but when you get closer, the whole Aladdin story begins appearing in the details.

The tiny Magic Carpet scene on her skirt is particularly lovely. It makes the gown part of the storytelling rather than simply part of her costume.

I also love the movement Jim Shore has managed to create. Between the sweep of her skirt and the scarf floating from her hand, she feels far less static than you would expect from a resin figurine.

And knowing that she has become genuinely difficult to find makes her feel that little bit more special.

Display Ideas

Because of her height and flowing silhouette, Jasmine works beautifully as a standalone statement piece.

She would be particularly striking displayed alongside other Royal Gown Disney Princesses, or as the centrepiece of an Aladdin collection alongside Aladdin, Genie, Abu or Magic Carpet pieces.

Her turquoise colouring also works especially well against neutral cream, white or natural wood backgrounds, where the blue of the gown really stands out.

She is one of those figurines that deserves a little space around her – there is far too much detail in that dress to hide her at the back of a crowded cabinet.

Estimated Collector Value

Value varies considerably according to condition, whether the original box is present and, most importantly, how long a collector is prepared to wait for the right example.

Because relatively few examples change hands compared with more common Disney Traditions designs, individual asking prices should not be treated as definitive market values.

However, 4026080 has a documented history of being marketed on the secondary market as a scarce and desirable retired piece, with boxed and particularly clean examples commanding the strongest collector interest.

For this figurine, condition is especially important. The extended hand, fingers and scarf should be checked carefully for damage or previous repair.

Collector Summary

Disney Traditions Jasmine – Shining, Shimmering, Splendid (4026080) is a particularly attractive example of Jim Shore's early large-scale Disney Princess designs.

Introduced in 2011 and now long retired, she combines an imposing display size with one of the loveliest storytelling details in the Royal Gown series: Aladdin and Jasmine's Magic Carpet journey illustrated directly onto Jasmine's dress.

She was not produced as a numbered limited edition, so claims of rarity should be made carefully. Her collector appeal instead comes from something rather more organic – she has simply become genuinely difficult to find on the secondary market, particularly in clean, undamaged condition.

For collectors of Princess Jasmine, Aladdin, retired Disney Traditions or the Royal Gown series, she is a beautiful and increasingly elusive piece.