WDCC Unique One of a Kind Jiminy Under Glass Gift to Artist + WDCC Origin Folder

Description

This unique once in a lifetime Collectors' Item offering includes 2 historical WDCC items:
1. WDCC Unique Vintage One of a Kind Jiminy Resin Maquette Gift presented by founding WDCC Director to Ruben Procopio (Disney Feature Animation maquette sculptor and WDCC consultant at the time, later WDCC sculptor and designer) at an event at Walt Disney Florida, in appreciation for his help on the collection.
The Jiminy figure is 4 and 3/8" tall and stands on a base (second tier of base is covered in black felt), covered by a faceted glass display dome that stands 7 and 1/4" tall.
This Jiminy figure was a WDDC Collector's Kit porcelain statue, and specially produced for this unique unpainted piece in resin gray.
Disney copyright notice appears on base underside.
Personalized engraved plaque on front of base reads:
In Appreciation
Ruben Procopio
Walt Disney Classics Collection
3-11-93
2. WDCC Launch Folder of Marketing Materials from 1992 with the WDCC origins story. Green WDCC folder in excellent used condition includes:
- 1992 WDCC Catalog with
Roy Disney welcome letter to the WDCC collection
Article "Disney Animation: Thinking in Three Dimension"
Article "Creating in a New Dimension" (shows photo of young Ruben Procopio at his Feature Animation Desk, this page is signed by Ruben Procopio (see photo))
Bambi 50th Anniversary Feature "Celebrating a Natural Film Wonder" and introduces the Bambi WDCC pieces
Introduces the Cinderella WDCC pieces
Introduces the Fantasia WDCC pieces
Article "Cartoon Classics - Mr. Duck Steps Out and introduces the WDCC Donald Duck pieces
Introduces the concept art for the Symphony Hour pieces
Introduces the concept art for The Delivery Boy pieces
Explains the backstamp premiere showing a small detail from Steamboat Willie, Mickey Mouse's debut cartoon
- 2 Glossy color foldout brochures (one large, one small) "Introducing Sculptures Only Disney Could Bring to Life" introducing the 1992 WDCC pieces
- Bond paper press release-like 3-page WDCC publication: "The Walt Disney Classics Collection Gets Enthusiastic Collection" describing the people involved in WDCC launch, the original distributor and more
- Eisaman, Johns & Laws (EJL) Advertising Bond paper "Introducing WDCC Advertising" explaining WDCC's collectible trade magazine ad launch
- 2 "Teaser Ads" proofs (in 2 different versions) described in the EJL Advertising letter described above
Condition of both items is "Pre-Owned" excellent used condition. They have been stored in non-smoking home. Resin figure shows slight age yellowing discoloration, please see photos.
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Sold as is, please ask any questions in advance of bidding. No returns. Thank you.