Types of Puppet Licensed Characters Walt Disney
Walt Disney Ranges
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Pelham Puppets and Walt Disney In edition 27 of Pelpup News (March 1953) Bob Pelham announced that he had acquired the rights to manufacture Walt Disney characters. Over the years many different types were produced and were always the best seller. Pinocchio was without doubt the most produced character ever.
Mickey Mouse made his screen debut on November 18th, 1928, as the star of the first synchronized sound cartoon, "Steamboat Willie", at the Colony Theatre in New York. Goofy and Donald Duck hit the big screen a few years later. For more detailed information on some of the Walt Disney Range CLICK HERE Pelham Produced Versions of Walt Disney Puppets: Mickey Mouse
Minnie Mouse
Donald Duck
Daisey Duck
Goofy
Pluto
Disney Features: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs From the old fairy tale, a jealous queen attempts to get rid of her beautiful step-daughter, Snow White, who takes refuge with seven dwarfs in their forest home. The queen changes into a witch and tempts Snow White with a poisoned apple which puts her into an everlasting sleep, until a prince finds her in a glass coffin and awakens her with Love's First Kiss. Release year: 1937 *Please note: The earlier versions of Snow White and the Dwarfs were not based on the Animated Feature. They were unlicensed versions based on the stories found in the Grimm Brother's and other author's stories. CLICK HERE for more information Snow White
The Dwarfs, Dopey, Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Bashful, Sneezy, Sleepy
There was a special animated set of Snow White and the seven Dwarfs made for the Nuremberg Toy Fair. Snow White stood on a box and twists from side to side waving her arm. Two of the dwarfs were made with bendy legs and sat on a See-Saw. The face of Snow White in this set is much more attractive than the normal set. Pinocchio
Release year: 1940 For more information on the Pinocchio story CLICK HERE Pinocchio
Gepetto
Jiminy Cricket
Cinderella
Year of release: 1950 *Please note: None of these puppets were based off of the Disney Animated Feature but were original creations based off of illustrations and many sources on the Cinderella story. For more information CLICK HERE Cinderella
Prince Charming
Ugly Sisters
Fairy Godmother
Alice in Wonderland
*Please note: None of these puppets were based off of the Disney animated movie but were based off of the illustrations in Lewis Carrol's books "Alice In Wonderland" and "Through the looking glass. CLICK HERE for more information
Sword and the Stone Arthur (Wart) is a young boy who aspires to be a knight's squire. On a hunting trip he meets Merlin, a powerful but amnesiac wizard who has plans for Wart beyond mere squiredom. He starts by trying to give Wart an education (whatever that is), believing that once one has an education, one can go anywhere. Needless to say, it doesn't quite work out that way. Year of Release: 1963
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Several of the characters also appear on animated units Pinocchio, Gepetto, Mickey Mouse and his Friends.
Famous story of Inventor Gepetto who creates a wooden marionette called Pinocchio. His wish that Pinocchio be a real boy is unexpectedly granted by a fairy. The fairy assigns Jiminy Cricket to act as Pinocchio's "conscience" and keep him out of trouble. Jiminy is not too successful in this endeavor and most of the film is spent with Pinocchio deep in trouble.
The classic where adopted daughter of an upper-class lady, is made a slave in her own home. While her mother and ugly stepsisters are out at the royal ball she gets a surprise visit from a friend.
Disney version of Lewis Carroll's Children's story. Alice becomes bored and her mind starts to wander. She sees a white rabbit who appears to be in a hurry. She chases it into its burrow and then a most bizarre series of adventures begins. 