WDCC Disney MULAN Honorable Decision + MUSHU Crystal Fan Gift by M. Millan

THIS COLORFUL STATUE CAPTURES THE COURAGE AND COMMITMENT OF MULAN'S HONORABLE DECISION IN AN ICONIC SCENE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE DISNEY CLASSIC. This colorful sculpture of MULAN deciding to cut her hair and masquerade as a boy is the fifth and final release in the WDCC Tribute Series. The sculpture perfectly captures the trepidation in her eyes as she decides to save her father's honor by going in his place in battle. It is an iconic moment in the movie and a perfect tribute to the strength of her character.

This collectible piece is a perfect addition for fans of the Mulan franchise and Disney figurines, showcasing intricate details and capturing the essence of the beloved characters in a unique and artistic way. Also included is a special crystal fan with an etching of Mushu the Dragon inside. MULAN "HONORABLE DECISION" -- (WDCC, 1999) Created by Disney artist sculptor Bruce Lau, this porcelain and pewter figurine stands at 6 inches tall and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Both the COA and the bottom of the sculpture carry the special Tribute Series backstamp.

The pieces were all commissioned through a special redemption program for the Walt Disney Collector's Society, so the final production was 4,304 for collectors and 704 for Disney Cast members, bringing the total production to 5,008. The dragon is etched inside the glass and Mulan is etched on the bottom in both English and Chinese.

CONDITION: Both pieces are in excellent condition. Neither was displayed for very long and have been stored in their boxes for years. I did notice some very fine light age-related grazing on Mulan's face. You can see from the pictures, it is pretty normal for a porcleain figurine that is 25 years old. Here's a little about Mulan I found on Wikipedia. Mulan is a 1998 American animated musical coming-of-age action-adventure film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation for Walt Disney Pictures. Based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, the film was directed by Barry Cook and Tony Bancroft and produced by Pam Coats, from a screenplay by Rita Hsiao, Chris Sanders, Philip LaZebnik, and the writing team of Raymond Singer and Eugenia Bostwick-Singer, and a story by Robert D. Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, Miguel Ferrer, and BD Wong star in the English version as Mulan, Mushu, Shan Yu, and Captain Li Shang, respectively, while Jackie Chan provided the voice of Li Shang for the Chinese dubs of the film. The film's plot takes place in China during an unspecified Imperial dynasty, where Fa Mulan, daughter of aged warrior Fa Zhou, impersonates a man to take her father's place during a general conscription to counter a Hun invasion. Mulan was the first of three features produced primarily at the Disney animation studio at Disney-MGM Studios (now Disney's Hollywood Studios) in Bay Lake, Florida. Development for the film began in 1994, when a number of artistic supervisors were sent to China to receive artistic and cultural inspiration.

Mulan premiered at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on June 5, 1998, and was released in the United States on June 19. The film was well received by critics and the public, who praised the animation, plot, characters (particularly the title character), and musical score. It earned a Golden Globe and Academy Award nomination for its music and won several Annie Awards, including Best Animated Feature. It was then followed by a direct-to-video sequel, Mulan II in 2004. A live-action remake directed by Niki Caro was released on September 4, 2020.

Here's a little about the Walt Disney Classics Collection from their website. The Classics Collection started in 1992 with three scenes, Bambi, Cinderella, and Fantasia's Sorcerer Apprentice. Many other series have since been introduced. Some figurines are limited, and some have been retired.

Some of these figurines have risen high on the secondary market. The figurines are made of porcelain, and the process is similar to that use to make Hummel figurines. Individual pieces are molded, put together, and fired in an oven. Then they are painted and fired again.

Each figurine is marked on the bottom, signifying the year it was produced. The marks represent significant milestones in Disney history. The figurines with the first year mark are usually the most desirable. Here's a little about Martine Millan Designs I found on WDCC Caboodles. Victoria Millan is best known for her Limited Edition promotional accessories and bases created to accompany the WDCC figurines. As a young girl, she was inspired by all that was art, fashion and Disney. In 1996 she became one of the first independent designers to create and develop exclusive promotional pieces for WDCC Gold Circle Dealers. Many of the Martine Millan Designs were branded with WDCC logo and characters and some of the Limited Editions were individually numbered.