Category Archives: Collectibles

News related to new collectibles Disney releases from time to time that depict characters from Song of the South.

New WDCC Brer Bear Collectible: “A Hankering for Hare”

Announced in May, a new Walt Disney Classics Collection figurine from Walt Disney’s Song of the South is joining the Summer 2011 releases. The new WDCC figurine features Brer Bear and is entitled “A Hankering for Hare.” This piece is designed to complement the Brer Fox and Brer Rabbit set released in 2010, entitled “Cooking Up a Plan” and “Last Laugh”, respectively. The three pieces form a scene from the Laughing Place animated sequence of Song of the South (you can watch the YouTube clip here).

“Galumphing and a bit bumbling, Brer Bear is Brer Fox’s bosom buddy, so when the crafty fox is ready to roast Brer Rabbit for dinner, the burly big guy is more than ready to dig in.”

The figurine measures 7.5″ high, and is plussed with a pewter fork and knife. It is sculpted by Patrick Romandy-Simmons, and has a suggested retail price of $185.00. It is currently available for pre-order from WDCC authorized dealers and will be released this summer. Special thanks to Brian Slatky for the news report!

New 2010 WDCC Song of the South Figurine Set

For the first time since 1996, this summer’s Walt Disney Classics Collection release includes Song of the South themed figurines. Entitled “Brer Fox & Brer Rabbit: Cooking Up a Plan/Last Laugh”, the set depicts Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox from the beginning of the Laughing Place sequence of Song of the South, in which Brer Fox is about to cook up Brer Rabbit. Interestingly, Song of the South isn’t mentioned at all in the official product description:

“Walt Disney loved the animal fables penned by Joel Chandler Harris in which clever Brer Rabbit constantly outfoxed crafty Brer Fox— but this time it looks like it’s the hungry fox who has the upper hand. But never fear, quick-thinking Brer Rabbit will have the last laugh. First brought to life through Disney animation, these fanciful folklore critters have been immortalized in the classic Disney Theme Park attraction Splash Mountain. These fun-filled sculptures are plussed with a bronze fork and pewter neck on Brer Fox and a pewter pole for Brer Rabbit.”

The set was sculpted by Rubén Procopio, and the suggested retail price is $225.00 for the set. The full Summer 2010 catalog can be viewed on the official Walt Disney Classics Collection web site. Thanks to Michael Damato for the news report!

D23 Limited Edition Song of the South Cel

Today, Disney announced the new club “D23”, a web site that is touted to be the “premier online destination for Disney fans.” Membership costs $75 a year, and “perks” include 4 newsletters a year, and exclusive collectibles.

One such collectible available for preorder from the D23 Boutique is a limited edition, framed cel from Song of the South:

“Find your laughing place with our D23 Membership Exclusive Framed Limited-Edition Song of the South Cel. Br’er Fox and Br’er Bear bicker over the fate of a captive Br’er Rabbit on this hand-painted limited edition cel inspired by Walt Disney’s 1946 film classic, Song of the South. If our hero uses his head and a bit of trickery, he’s sure to escape once again. Matched to original production art by the world famous Disney Animation Ink and Paint department, each Br’er Rabbit cel is hand-numbered and comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity. The background is printed on museum-quality paper with archival inks. Made in U.S.A. Available to own April 15, 2009.”

• Hand-inked and painted cel on acetate
• Fine art background print on paper
• Wood frame with fabric mat & UV coated plexiglass
• Framed size 19” H x 22” W.
• Image size: 10 1/2” H x 12 1/2” W
• Hand-numbered Limited Edition of 23
• Certificate of Authenticity

The price? $1,495.95.

Thanks to Merlin Jones for the news report!

New Framed Song of the South Giclées

As part of the Walt Disney Signature Collection, Disney has released two matching giclées:

“Magnolias bloom once more on our Walt Disney Signature Collection Song of the South Giclée… Elegance meets country living in the heart of the Southern antebellum style. This Walt Disney Signature Collection Song of the South fine art print highlights floral detailing from a pen and ink title card created for the film. A striking graphic design accent for your home or office décor. Made in USA.”

• Archival ink print on paper
• Silver and brown wood frame
• Double matted
• Framed 30” H x 20” W x 1” D

Each frame is sold separately for $149.95.

Thanks to Merlin Jones for the news report!

New 2009 Brer Rabbit “Retro” Pin Released

On Friday, January 9th, Disney released a new pin as part of the Retro Disneyland pin collection. It is a pin-on-pin design, with Brer Rabbit in the foreground. In the background is Chickapin Hill among grass and pine trees. At the bottom is the vintage Disneyland logo. The pin is Open Edition, retails for $8.95 and is currently available at Disneyland. The pin was designed by Tyler Dumas from the Disney Design Group. See the Disney Pin Trading web site for more info:

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/pin?id=41033

New Song of the South Southern Series Pin Released

On September 15th, Disney released a new pin series in a salute to the American South. Each pin pictures a Southern belle and gentleman. Appropriately enough, one of the pins depicts Brer Bear, Brer Fox, and Brer Rabbit from Song of the South. Who’s the rabbit belle on Brer Rabbit’s arm? They don’t mention her by name, but I would suspect it’s Miss Molly, long-time “sweetheart” of Brer Rabbit seen in various Disney comics and books over the years. This would be the first time she’s appeared on a pin.

DisneyShopping.com Product Description: “Br’er Rabbit, Br’er Fox and Br’er Bear find the belle of the ball to be mighty satisfactual on this limited-edition Disney pin inspired by Walt Disney’s classic Song of the South. Imported”

The pin is limited to an edition of 250 and is available to order from DisneyShopping.com. The price is $12.95.

Fifth Song of the South Collectible: Harmony Kingdom Box

I was contacted by several individuals noting that in fact a fifth collectible had been released by Disney and that it is still available through DisneyShopping.com:

Title: “To The Briar Patch” Harmony Kingdom Box

Description: That wily Brer Fox is up to no good–again! Lift open Brer Bear and you’ll find a knapsack quicker than you can say zip a dee doo dah! Made of crushed marble tumbled to create a fine patina. Imported. Certificate of Authenticity. Limited Edition of 500. (Item #96258) $99.95

Disney Releases Four New Song of the South 60th Anniversary Collectibles

In anticipation of Song of the South‘s upcoming 60th Anniversary on November 12, Disney has released four new collectibles, available now through DisneyShopping.com:

#1: 60th Anniv. Snowglobe with LE Pin & Artist’s Notes
Description: Brer Fox and Brer Rabbit share a chuckle at Brer Bear’s expense on this handsome musical snowglobe, which plays the tune ”Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” when wound. Each snowglobe arrives with enamel cloissoné pin and artist’s notes detailing the making of the globe. Snowglobe 9 3/8” H x 6 1/2” W x 10 7/8” L . Pin 1 1/2” H. Hand-painted, sculpted resin and glass. Imported. Limited Edition of 500. (Item #96254) $99.95

#2: Walt Disney’s “Song of the South” Scenic Lantern
Description: The Briar Patch welcomes one and all to your favorite memories from ”Song of the South.” Images from the title sequence are carefully recreated from Ken Anderson’s original art direction and rendered as vintage engraved drawings that illuminate the engaging characters and sense of place so beloved by generations of fans in a soft, warm glow. Maximum 15-watt Type C bulb, not included. 9 3/8” H x 7 1/8” W x 7 1/8” D. Cord 72” L with on/off switch. Glass and metal. Imported. Certificate of Authenticity. (Item #96257) $79.95

#3: Walt Disney’s “Song of the South” Big Figure Trio
Description: Just the happy sight of these critters will make room for a ”laughing place” in your heart. In honor of the sixtieth anniversary of ”Song of the South,” our charming trio Brer Bear, Brer Fox and wily Brer Rabbit capture a memorable moment from the groundbreaking feature. 13 1/2” H x 18 L x 9 W. Hand-painted, sculpted resin/metal/wood. Imported. Certificate of Authenticity. (Item #96253) $175.00

#4: “Song of the South” Musical Jewelry Box
In honor of the 60th anniversary of the classic film, our musical jewelry box arrives complete with four enamel cloisonné pins of the film’s cartoon stars: Bluebird; Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox and Brer Bear. The delicate line art of Brer Bear atop the box originates from the film’s opening credits. Plays ”Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.” 2 3/4” H. 6” W 4 1/8” D. Wood, composite wood. Imported. Certificate of Authenticity. (Item #96256) $49.95

Of course we also hope that Disney will release the movie itself for Song of the South‘s 60th anniversary, although based on previous comments made by Robert Iger, it doesn’t sound like that’s going to happen. Thanks to Tim Hauser for informing me about these items!

Two New Splash Mountain Brer Rabbit Pins Released

Disneyland Resort recently released two new Splash Mountain pins depicting Brer Rabbit released on Sunday, May 7, 2006.

The first pin features Brer Rabbit in a Splash Mountain log. Part of the E-Ticket Thrills Collection, this pin was a Gift With Purchase pin, available with each $20 purchase of pins or pin accessories at select Disneyland Resort locations.

The second pin depicts Brer Rabbit in the foreground of a pin-on-pin design with Splash Mountain in the background on a postage stamp. This pin, part of the Greetings from Disneyland Resort 2006 series, was limited to an edition of 1000 and retailed for $10.95.

Splash Mountain Pin and Sorry! Board Game Released

A couple of new Splash Mountain items were released recently. The first item, a limited edition Splash Mountain pin, is part of the “Piece of Disney History Collection” and features Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, and Brer Bear in the Splash Mountain log. At the front of the log is a small plastic bubble that contains an actual piece of the fur from the Audio-Animatronic Brer Rabbit on the Splash Mountain ride. The pin is limited to an edition of 2500 and is available exclusively at Walt Disney World for $12.95. For more info and to see how this pin was made, visit the official Disney Pin Trading website.

Also released is a special Splash Mountain edition of the popular board game Sorry! featuring the Brer characters. It is available at Disney theme parks for $40 and comes in a collectible tin case. To my knowledge, this is the first true game (not counting puzzles) to feature the Brer characters since the original Uncle Remus Zip! marble game released in 1947.