The long awaited fourth fairy, the Blossom Fairy is finally making her debut as part of the Walt Disney Classics Collection.The first to be released was the Autumn Fairy ("The Touch of an Autumn Fairy") a Members Only Numbered Limited Edition (NLE) of 5,000 released in 1998. The Dew Drop Fairy ("Celebration of Spring"), a Numbered Limited Edition (NLE) of 2,002 was released in honor of the 10th Anniversary of the Walt Disney Classics Collection. The Frost Fairies ("Delicate Dance of Winter"), a Numbered Limited Edition of 500 was released in 2005.
The wishes of many were answered with the Third Quarter 2008 announcement which included the Blossom Fairy ("Incandescent Magic"), a Numbered Limited Edition (NLE) of 500 which is scheduled for August, 2008. All Four Fairies were sculpted by Kent Melton.
Below is a clip (courtesy of YouTube.com) featuring the Blossom Fairy:
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I so love Kent's work, its always amazing and I am always so please when another piece of his work is unveiled! Thanks Kent!
ReplyDeleteThis piece is beautiful! And so fragile looking! A perfect companion to the other Fairies.
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ReplyDeleteI just received this piece and it's is absolutely breathtaking. One of the best Fairies in the collection. Thanks Duckman for the advanced notice on it and thanks to Kent Melton for another wonderful piece.
John
Hi John,
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. Kent did do another amazing job! Really like the detail and coloring of this one and how the Blossom Fairy looks as if actually hovering outside the morning glory flower.