Description Redemption forms for Steamboat Willie (Mickey's Debut) were sent out in January 1997 to charter members who would be celebrating five consecutive years as a member of the Walt Disney Collectors Society. It was sent as each Charter Member renewed for their fifth (5th) consecutive year (1997 Magician Mickey).
Redemption period was 01/01/97 thru 03/31/98.
As Society members reach their 5th consecutive anniversary in the Society, they become eligible to purchase this sculpture. Non Charter Member product ID: 1028721 Details Wheel: Steamship wheel turns. Tail: Metal. Legs & Feet: Made of pewter. Mickey's legs are designed in 'rubber hose' look. Paint: Monochrome theme as in original cartoon. Charter Member Backstamp: Special backstamp commemorating the Society's 5th Birthday for Charter Members.
Sculptor
Bruce Lau
Bruce Lau is one of the talented sculptors who gives shape and form to magical moments from classic Disney Animation for the award-winning Walt Disney Classics Collection.