tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534597513471933310.post496745116317740264..comments2023-10-05T09:13:03.813-04:00Comments on Duckman's Blog: BIG, BIG Breaking News-It's a Small World Series Retirement!DC Pop Fanatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04336354661732301642noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534597513471933310.post-53047257870975367002009-12-02T00:08:45.689-05:002009-12-02T00:08:45.689-05:00WDW is not doing the Celebration pricing.... Altho...WDW is not doing the Celebration pricing.... Although cast members get 50% off right now for the holiday discount....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11542454967104888967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534597513471933310.post-42773046483001740212009-10-22T07:47:18.436-04:002009-10-22T07:47:18.436-04:00Jeff-As Koen said, you never know, the series and/...<b>Jeff</b>-As Koen said, you never know, the series and/or a release could always still happen in the future. Look at <i>American Folk Heroes</i> and the Members Only <i>Numbered Limited Edition</i> and <i>Ornament</i>, all took a <i>hiatus</i> and we eventually saw make another appearance in the line.<br /><br /><b>Pamela</b>-Haven't heard why it was decided to end the series. It was a <i>charming</i> series.<br /><br /><b>Greg</b>-I can see the <i>celebration pricing</i> getting more people to either jump into the series and/or pick up pieces they eventually wanted but didn't feel the rush/need to get up until now.<br /><br /><b>Koen</b>-Thanks for helping Bart and Rick!<br /><br /><b>Bart and Rick</b>-If GOTL isn't able to help you on a specific release, suggest checking with other US dealers that do ship overseas.<br /><br /><b>Cindy</b>-I think the retiring of the series took more by surprise than not. Some of my favorite releases are Italy, Tahiti, Africa and Egypt.DC Pop Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336354661732301642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534597513471933310.post-70890594915857171192009-10-20T11:15:45.923-04:002009-10-20T11:15:45.923-04:00Well, in my excitement to get the rest of the piec...Well, in my excitement to get the rest of the pieces I needed, I bought one I already had. If anyone is looking for Thailand, let me know as I will have an extra one when my shipment arrives. This is one on the celebration price of $49.99, plus whatever shipping and insurance to you would be. CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17358467240211800444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534597513471933310.post-21812631060083099522009-10-20T05:28:16.227-04:002009-10-20T05:28:16.227-04:00Bart + rick,
I know Gallery of the Lakes does thi...Bart + rick,<br /><br />I know Gallery of the Lakes does this. But i believe Standing House in Tongeren (Belgium) will do the same programme, and then you can pick them up.<br />Or you can buy Japan from me :-)<br />Regards<br />KoenKoenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10297554534717884550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534597513471933310.post-60237353603253224072009-10-19T08:07:22.581-04:002009-10-19T08:07:22.581-04:00Can someone tell me if they know of any online dea...Can someone tell me if they know of any online dealers that are actually selling these pieces at "Celebration Pricing", and also shipping to Europe ?<br /><br />THANKS,<br />Bart & RickBart + Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07539279804297356814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534597513471933310.post-89358669197559790252009-10-18T23:52:17.458-04:002009-10-18T23:52:17.458-04:00I have to say I am completely surprised by this. ...I have to say I am completely surprised by this. I think it is a great line and so reasonably priced. I love the accessories. I do have a few to get yet, hope they are still out there;-). Oh well, maybe they will do a them again in a few years. <br />CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17358467240211800444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534597513471933310.post-63371890898665084052009-10-18T23:35:58.488-04:002009-10-18T23:35:58.488-04:00WOW - WOW - WOW. This took me by surprise. I fig...WOW - WOW - WOW. This took me by surprise. I figured we had another couple years to go for this series. I guess my JCL self will really have to kick it into high gear. I only have 2 pieces! And there are only about 15 more I want! LOL. The "50 percent off" pricing is also a huge surprise as well.Gregoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07921191862285217465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534597513471933310.post-46476066322762237782009-10-18T21:37:04.451-04:002009-10-18T21:37:04.451-04:00Anybody say why they were doing this? The Parks di...Anybody say why they were doing this? The Parks did not want dealers to originally have the line but WDCC found that opening distribution greatly increased sales. It has been a charming set, sorry to see it retire.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03534127505278952506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534597513471933310.post-39004647841826990282009-10-18T07:19:47.592-04:002009-10-18T07:19:47.592-04:00But maybe we'll see a return in a couple of ye...But maybe we'll see a return in a couple of years? Nothing is written in stone.Koenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10297554534717884550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534597513471933310.post-89754017027763741002009-10-17T13:16:42.956-04:002009-10-17T13:16:42.956-04:00I am sooo bummed just like Babs.
I love this seri...I am sooo bummed just like Babs.<br /><br />I love this series. This means I'll never get the leopard holding the umbrella. Love the Norwegian skaters too. So many more they could have done. <br />It would have been nice to do a "last year availability" and add a few more. <br /><br />So so bummed.Herchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15595552727028928875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534597513471933310.post-5080565435564003622009-10-17T09:06:03.312-04:002009-10-17T09:06:03.312-04:00Michelle,
I know you (as well as many collectors)...Michelle,<br /><br />I know you (as well as many collectors) were <i>huge</i> fans of this series. I think the retirement took many by surprise.<br /><br />I just finished putting together a page that lists all the items retired (figurines, ornaments and accessory items) with the <i>Celebration Pricing</i>, which can be accessed by either clicking on the image of the France sculpture or the link contained in the entry.DC Pop Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336354661732301642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534597513471933310.post-81913262483859142672009-10-17T06:29:35.821-04:002009-10-17T06:29:35.821-04:00NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
I love this series !!!!!!
They...NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!<br />I love this series !!!!!!<br />They still haven't done the ice skaters from Norway, the surfing boys from the So Pacific scene and the alligator and cheetah w the umbrella!!! (along with a few others)<br /><br />I'm majorly bummed<br />:(<br /><br />so what are the details on the incentiveBabettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604342324444626516noreply@blogger.com