PRE PRODUCTION SAMPLE - Disney Traditions - Mickey & Minnie Mouse 85th Anniversary

PRE PRODUCTION SAMPLE - JIM SHORE DISNEY TRADITIONS - MICKEY & MINNIE MOUSE 85TH ANNIVERSARY - SHARING MEMORIES

Jim Shore’s unmistakable style combines classic Disney characters with designs inspired by folk art forms of quilting, rosemaling and tole painting.  2013 marks the 85th anniversary of Mickey and Minnie Mouse. In honor of the momentous milestone, Jim Shore created this sentimental scene where America's sweethearts take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about their early days of laughter and love.

Disney Traditions combines the magic of Disney with the folk art artistry of Jim Shore. Jim’s hand made one of a kind interpretations are enchantingly detailed and authentically convey the art direction and character design of the animated classic characters while interpreting these entrancing Disney characters in Jim Shore’s distinctive hand-crafted look.

Unique variations should be expected as product is hand painted.

 - Introduction: June 2013
 - Material: Stone Resin
 - Dimensions: Height 16.5cm x Width 9.5cm x Length 12.7cm / 6.5 in H x 3.75 in W x 5 in L

WHAT IS A PRE PRODUCTION SAMPLE?
When a new item is released by Enesco, a select few samples (prototypes) are produced. Out of these 1 of each item are sent to Australia (occasionally 2).
Li'l Treasures receives these samples for release via our Vault.

WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT THE PRODUCT?

• These items DO NOT have the stamp on the bottom of the figurine as you would normally see from an Enesco product. 
• These items DO NOT come in boxes. We wrap figures very well using bubble wrap and other suitable packaging for post however original Enesco boxes are not provided
• The item may differ from the final production version. Sometimes Enesco or the designer (ie Jim Shore or Romero Britto) will decide something is not quite right after samples are produced. This means that the end product can be different. For example, if an arm on Tinkerbell is too fragile it may be redesigned, or a pattern / colour may be changed.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR ME AS A CUSTOMER?
Many collectors find these very appealing due to the chance of receiving a one of a kind piece (if something gets changed for production).
Collectors can identify a sample by the lack of stamp on the bottom of the figure.