Stars: 5 out of 5
Pros: Cute sculpt for a big anniversary
Cons: All cons magically swept away
The Bottom Line:
Anniversary
Mickey and magic before
It turns dangerous
Mickey Celebrates a Magical Anniversary
I was surprised by this year’s entry in Mickey’s Movie
Mousterpieces. I’m not completely sure why, but I never even thought
that they’d include The Sorcerer's Apprentice in the
series. However, when I learned that it was Fantasia’s 75th anniversary this year, I
immediately understood why they chose it for this year’s entry in the
series. Not that I was complaining since it is a great ornament.
In keeping with the simple ornaments of the series, the
focus is definitely on Mickey. He’s wearing the reddish robes he’s
wearing in the short, and he’s putting on the blue sorcerer’s
hat. None of the other props from the short are involved, but that’s
one thing that appeals to me about the series.
Another thing that appeals about this ornament is the smile
on Mickey’s face. He’s looking up at the hat and smiling because of
the power he knows he’s about to wield. Of course, we know it will
all be too much for him, but in this moment, he doesn’t know it. It
just perfectly captures that early sense of potential in the short.
You can easily set this Mickey out to display year
round. Between his feet and the back of his robes, he’s very
stable. You’ll also find the 4 in a Christmas tree on the bottom of
the ornament, showing that this is the fourth in this ornament series.
But ornaments are meant to be hung. Mickey has a
loop in the front of his hat for this purpose. Slip a hook through
it, and you’ll find that he tips back a little, but this just allows you to see
his face better when you hang the ornament.
This really would be a great ornament in any
year. However, since this is such a significant anniversary for Fantasia, it just makes The Sorcerer's Apprentice that much better.
Looking for more Mickey?
You’ll definitely want to check out the rest of Mickey’s Movie
Mousterpieces.
Original Price: $12.95
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