The WDCC Directory

What is WDCC?

THE WALT DISNEY CLASSICS COLLECTION is the only collection of fine animation sculptures created using the time-honored principles of Disney film animation. As a result, each sculpture captures all the emotion and magic of the unforgettable characters and settings created by Disney. To earn their place in the Collection, sculptures are designed and reviewed by animators, sculptors and painters at the Disney Studios in Burbank, California. Countless materials, including character model sheets, storyboards, layout drawings, and original film cels are referenced during the creation of each sculpture.

HISTORY

1991

First announcement

Disney announced the launch of their first line of Disney statues. It took 3 years in research to find the best poses for each statue. Teasers have been sent to retailers illustrated by the Field mouse from Bambi, before the first prototypes were unveiled over the Fall.

1992

The first WDCC are released

The collection premiered in the early Spring in California, while the first statues were shipped to dealers in October.

1993

The Walt Disney Collectors Society began!

The Society was designed to add further excitement to collecting the Walt Disney Classics Collection sculptures. More information about the Society here.

1994

First WDCC event!

From 1994 to 2012 (end of the collection), regular events will occur every year to celebrate a new sculpture. More information about these events here.

2012