Seven dwarves toys

[atlnewf]

I found these at a yard sale. They're all stamped Walt Disney Productions, Japan, on the bottom. Anyone know if they're worth more than just toys? (Before I give them to my kids to play with.)

Ashley

 

[~Kathie]

The production mark 'Walt Disney Productions' was used between 1939-1986, so these toys could have been made any year during that time. They look like rubber, and the paint looks great on them.

Are there any other marks on them, such as a manufacturer?? Do they have squeekers inside?? They are pictured in one of my Disneyana books but if I knew the manufacturer, I could give you a better time frame. There isn't any information under the pictures except that it is on the Figures--Rubber page and says Walt Disney Distributing Co. Lake Beuna Vista, FLa.
That info narrows it down to between 1971-1986.

 

[atlnewf]

They're a rubber/vinyl/plastic material. Yes, they have squeakers, The mark is actually on their "bottoms" (not their feet). I was wrong, though, when I said Japan.. They're made in Hong Kong.

Ashley

 

[~Kathie]

Yes...those are the ones pictured in my book.

From the description in my book, they were made by Diener Industries Inc. from Van Nuys, Ca. between 1968-1972.

My book is ©1985 and each doll is listed as being valued at $1- $4. I'd check on ebay and see if you find anything similar. Maybe you can get a better idea of their current value. They might be valuable to a Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs collector. You just never know.

 

[atlnewf]

Cool, thanks!

Ashley