Friday, July 26, 2013

Wonderful World of Oz Revised Cover & Willard Carroll Collection Exhibition Reminder


The Farnsworth Art Museum made an announcement in May for a forthcoming 'Wonderful World of Oz' Exhibition.  Pieces on display are culled from the amazing collection of Willard Carroll.  Willard Carroll and his collection have been featured on collector's shows, in magazines, documentaries including Memories of Oz, and the books 100 Years of Oz: A Century of Classic Images from The Wizard of Oz Collection of Willard Carroll by John Fricke, All Things Oz: The Wonder, Wit, and Wisdom From The Wizard of Oz edited by Linda Sunshine, and I, Toto: The Autobiography of Terry the Dog who was Toto by Willard Carroll.  A new edition of I, Toto will be released September 17. 
 
And coming October 2013 from Down East Books to coincide with the exhibition: 
 The Wonderful World of Oz: An Illustrated History of the American Classic by John Fricke.  Revised cover is shown below.
 
 
 
And Toto, too!
 
 
The Farnsworth Exhibition starts October 12 2013 and runs through Spring 2014. 
 
 
 
 
You can download the full press release here:  http://www.prweb.com/pdfdownload/10731737.pdf
Images Courtesy Willard Carroll
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Darice Wizard of Oz Craft Kits


Darice just released their large Wizard of Oz line July 18th.  I believe this to be part of the Halloween push for this fall.  The photos below were taken at Michaels, but product is also expected at Joann Fabric & Craft Stores.  
 
 
Felt Activity Board - 2 Styles    $9.99 each
 


 
Sticker Scenes - 2 Styles  Munchkinland & Wicked Witch   $1.99 each
 

 
Pom Characters  - $9.99
 
 
 
Masks - Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, Glinda, and Wicked Witch  $2.99 each
 
 
 
Glitter Posters - 2 Styles  $2.99 each
 
 
 
Wood Kits - 4 Styles   $2.99 each
 
 
 
Stickers Books - 5 Styles   $1.99 each
 
 
 
Build A Scene - 2 Styles  Emerald City & Witches Castle   $1.99 each
 
 
 
Foam and Felt Kits - 6 Styles  Dorothy, Wicked Witch, Glinda, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow       $2.99 each
 
 
 
Foam Stickers - 2 Styles  Wicked Witch and Wizard of Oz   $2.99 each
 
 
 
Foam Activity Kits - 2 Styles  Emerald City and Dorothy's House  $9.99 each
 
 
 
 
Really super cute inexpensive items!!!  Unfortunately, everything is not pictured as my store didn't have every single item, but they had almost all of it.  When you are at your store look at the price stickers carefully.  They tell you how many pieces are in that particular assortment.  Also, you may want to watch your Sunday papers for Michaels ads and sign up for Michael's newsletters, they do have frequent sales.  If you want to try to wait.  I expect these to go quick. These were stocked with the Halloween crafts at my store.  I don't know yet if JoAnn's will have the same or different items.   
 
A BIG THANK YOU to the Michaels in Oregon City Shopping Center for your permission to take photos and your patience!! 
 
 
 

Friday, July 19, 2013

Trend Setters Ltd. 75th Anniversary Thomas Kinkade StarFire Prints, Ornaments, Coasters


Trend Setters Ltd. has adapted Thomas Kinkade's 75th Anniversary piece Follow the Yellow Brick Road into gorgeous glass works of art!  The hanging glass pieces will be stunning on any Christmas tree!!  The hanging glass would also be very pretty hanging in the kitchen window or hanging from your review mirror! 
 
 
Thomas Kinkade Follow the Yellow Brick Road StarFire Prints Glass Coaster Set
Each coaster is 4"
Includes black acrylic holder
High quality crystal clear glass
Soft pads underneath to protect surfaces
Hand wash
Made in the USA
$69.95

 
 
 
Thomas Kinkade Follow the Yellow Brick Road StarFire Prints Glass Print
Print measures 12" by 10"
Free standing curved glass
Translucent yet vibrant with color
Image permanently fused to glass
High quality beveled glass
Scratch and fade resistant
Made in the USA
$99.95
 

 
 
 
Thomas Kinkade Follow the Yellow Brick Road StarFire Prints Beveled Glass Print
Print measures 14" by 11"
Beveled glass with display stand
Translucent yet vibrant with color
Image permanently fused to glass
High quality beveled glass
Scratch and fade resistant
Made in the USA
$119.95


 
 
Thomas Kinkade Dorothy Discovers the Emerald City StarFire Prints Hanging Glass Print Wicked Witch
Measures 3.5 inches
Circular hanging glass
Translucent yet vibrant with color
Ideal for holiday display
Display ribbon included
Scratch and fade resistant
Made in the USA
$22.95
 
 
Thomas Kinkade Dorothy Discovers the Emerald City StarFire Prints Hanging Glass Print
Measures 3.5 inches
Circular hanging glass
Translucent yet vibrant with color
Ideal for holiday display
Display ribbon included
Scratch and fade resistant
Made in the USA
$22.95
 
Thomas Kinkade Follow the Yellow Brick Road StarFire Prints Hanging Glass Print Dorothy and Friends
Measures 3.5 inches
Circular hanging glass
Translucent yet vibrant with color
Ideal for holiday display
Display ribbon included
Scratch and fade resistant
Made in the USA
$22.95
 
Thomas Kinkade Follow the Yellow Brick Road StarFire Prints Hanging Glass Print Witch and Monkey
Measures 3.5 inches
Circular hanging glass
Translucent yet vibrant with color
Ideal for holiday display
Display ribbon included
Scratch and fade resistant
Made in the USA
$22.95
 
 
 
Thomas Kinkade Follow the Yellow Brick Road StarFire Prints Hanging Glass Print Munchkinland
Measures 3.5 inches
Circular hanging glass
Translucent yet vibrant with color
Ideal for holiday display
Display ribbon included
Scratch and fade resistant
Made in the USA
$22.95
 
Free shipping for the continental United States with orders of $60 or more
Please see  http://filmcellsltd.com/thomas-kinkade-classic.aspx for more information and to order and please scroll through my blog or use the search feature to see more Trend Setters Ltd. product
 


 
 
 
 
 
 

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Updated Art for Wizard of Oz 75th Anniversary Collector's Edition Boxed Set

Coming October 1
SRP: $105.43
 
Hours of extra content including:
-Sing-a-long feature with the film
-Complete Magic Cloak of Oz silent shorts (60 min)
-All-New Feature Length Documentary The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz
-The Dreamer of Oz TV Special (101 min)
-Munchkins at the Hollywood Walk of Fame Featurette (20 min)
-Patchwork Girl of Oz (60 min)
-6 hr. MGM Documentary When the Lion Roars (exclusive to Blu-Ray)
...and more

Exclusive Promotional Items:
-52 pg Hardcover Photo Book
-Ruby Slippers Sparkle Globe
-Collectible Award Pin Set by The Noble Collection
-Journal
-Frameable Map of Oz
 



Sunday, July 14, 2013

Wizard of Oz IMAX 3D Trailer and Poster





The Wizard of Oz showing in IMAX 3D from September 20 - 26. 
During this time there will be other events and product releases.  Announcements coming soon. Stay tuned.......
 


 

Monday, July 08, 2013

Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Premiere Reminder

 
 
Join Hallmark this weekend to celebrate their 40th anniversary of Keepsake Ornaments.   Four Wizard of Oz ornaments will debut this weekend.

 Cowardly Lion        $17.95
Please see this link for larger photos
 
 
Lions and Tigers and Bears        $34.95
Please see this link for more details, video, and sound sample
 
Limited Quantity Ornament
Be there early for this one!
 
Hallmark Keepsake Club Ornament
You must show your Club card or you can also join online or in store
 
 
Hallmark and Warner Brothers have joined forces to offer a chance to win a trip to LA to see Andrew Lloyd Webber's Wizard of Oz.  You can enter online or by mail until August 11. 
 
 

Congratulations to Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments for spreading holiday joy for 40 years!! 
 
Make note, Hallmark will have two more keepsakes available during Hallmark's Ornament Debut beginning October 5 -6.   Those ornaments can be seen in an earlier entry.  Hallmark stationery items are in stores and the additions to the giftware line should be arriving this month.
 
 
 
 



Sunday, July 07, 2013

Mondo Posters


 
 
 
Mondo posters are sumptuously illustrated screen printed graphics of the highest quality covering a range of films from beloved classics to current releases.  They are highly collectible works of art produced in strict limited editions.  Many pieces sell out very quickly as evidenced by the Wizard of Oz sale tweets shown below.

 
 
Sold out in 1 minute, WOW!!  And no wonder!!! Artist Tom Whalen created a stunning work of the  Emerald City, yellow brick road, our favorite Oz characters, and Toto too!  The Wizard of Oz by Tom Whalen is 24" by 36" and was produced in an edition of 350.  Further, this poster is fully licensed by Warner Brothers. 
                                                                             
  SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
 
More photos can be seen on Mondo's Blog
 
Part of the collectability of Mondo's posters is the challenge in acquiring them.  Poster sales are announced 24 hours in advance in the Mondo Newsletter.  The following day the sale is announced at a random time via Twitter
 
Tom Whalen's marvelous piece is sold out but there will be more Oz art coming. Be sure to sign up for Mondo's newsletter and of course watch The Curiozity Corner for more info.  
 
Be sure to check out Mondo's Archives for more examples of their fabulous posters.  (Please note: there is art for R rated movies so a couple of images are unsuitable for young eyes.)