Seahorse Surprise
Open Edition
Product ID
1028660
Released in
November 1997
Suspended
03/99
Issue Price
$275
Going Price
$275
Description
Production Changes:
Version 1 - Early Musicstand icon production had opalescent paint highlighting edges and end of fin.
Version 2 - Later Musicstand icon and all subsequent production has opalescent paint covering the complete fin.
First grouping from the Under-the-Sea sequence were released in Fall 1997. This grouping consisted of Ariel, Flounder, Blackfish, Turtle and Opening Title.
Second grouping was released in Spring 1998. This grouping consisted of Sebastian, Fluke, Newt and Snails. Details
Clam Shell: Shell is bronze and contains a real pearl.
Seahorses: Olszewski bronze miniatures.
Fins: Opalescent paint on fin.
Production Changes:
Version 1 - Early Musicstand icon production had opalescent paint highlighting edges and end of fin.
Version 2 - Later Musicstand icon and all subsequent production has opalescent paint covering the complete fin.
First grouping from the Under-the-Sea sequence were released in Fall 1997. This grouping consisted of Ariel, Flounder, Blackfish, Turtle and Opening Title.
Second grouping was released in Spring 1998. This grouping consisted of Sebastian, Fluke, Newt and Snails. Details
Clam Shell: Shell is bronze and contains a real pearl.
Seahorses: Olszewski bronze miniatures.
Fins: Opalescent paint on fin.
Sculptor
Kent Melton
From day one, Kent Melton has been a sculptor for the Walt Disney Classics Collection and is regarded to be one of the most important sculptors for the collection. He tries to make his maquettes and sculptures capture the essence of the character.
Mark
Each Walt Disney Classics Collection sculpture bears a backstamp with Walt Disney's signature and production year mark. The marks symbolize major milestones in Disney history. A production mark represents the calender year during which the particular piece is made. Individual sculptures of an open edition piece may carry different marks when production continues over the years.
Gifts / Extras
bases
Under the Sea
Resin Sculpture w/ plussing.
3 main parts (left, middle, right). Left base with stand for snails. Middle base has stands for turtle and Sebastian.
Accessories included.
Careful, the whole set is super heavy and requires a solid shelf.
