WDCC withBox & COA, FANTASIA, TIN SOLDIER AND BALLERINA, GIFT OF LOVE

Size: Tin Soldier 10-1/4"; Ballerina 9". Item Number: 11K-41450-0 (Old)/1201842 (Current). Tin Soldier's Rifle: Bronze. Rose: Hand-made porcelain with metal stem. Numbered Limited Edition (NLE) of 2,000 in honor of the films release year.

Music: Piano Concerto #2 - Shostakovich. February 2000 Newsflash Update on Production Mark: It has come to our attention that a limited number of Fantasia 2000 sculptures created toward the end of 1999, were inadvertently produced with the Year 2000 Production Mark -- the Magic Feather from Dumbo.

As of this writing, we are unsure how many pieces ere affected. 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.

In January 1993, Disney introduced the Walt Disney Collectors Society. The quality and appreciating values of the limited editions have attracted large number collectors. Collectors are reminded of their youth and their love for the Disney characters.

Each collector has a story to tell about his or her collection. The collection has grown to be a hot collectible today. Original box with minor shelf wear unless otherwise noted. TACT US TO ASK FOR A LOWER PRICE? Eing mostly a consignment service, our prices are set by each item's owner.

The vast majority of our long-time, serious collectors and former retailers prefer NOT to include this option in their listings. They feel this lessens the value of these very popular collectibles.

They attempt to price their listings close to the current, fair, market price and prefer not to be contacted several times for each piece they list with us discussing discounts in a? Many of our sellers tell us "If we were wiling to accept a lower price, we would have listed it at that price". To ensure that you are alerted to all new items as they are listed. We appreciate being contacted for ANY questions, comments or concerns. Please visit our Store for additional Department 56 and Walt Disney Classics Collection (WDCC) collectibles.

It's likely we can find most pieces (especially pre-2000) from these two collectible lines. Please send us your requests. We will list your desired piece and notify you when that occurs.

We pride ourselves in giving you and honest assessment of all of the pieces trusted to us for sale. We are mostly a consignment service but take full responsibility for all listings provided in our Store.

Best Wishes to everyone during these unique times.