Japan News

New Plush items

Mickey & Minnie as rabbit

Mickey & Minnie as Dalmation

These plush items retail for 1900yen each.

Smile Mickey, Minnie & Donald dressed baby wear  They cost 1800 yen each and  they are about 25cm sitting.

Thanks to Yoko for the pictures and information!

Japan News

Friendship 2002 mbbp

Friendship Tigger and Pooh will be released in Japan Disney Stores sometime in August. Exact date and price has not yet been announced.   It is a nice twist to see Pooh with Tigger this time.  I would love to see the whole gang in a friendship set!  What do you think Disney?

Thanks to Taka & Joanne of www.speak-easy.jp  and The Big Bean for the pictures and information!

Japan News

Fruit Series

Another series of  Little Stars Fruit Pooh will begin in July.  The mbbp will retail for 980yen and the dangles for 580yen

July 19 Orange Pooh

August 17 Apple Pooh

September 20th Chestnut Pooh

Thanks to Taka & Joanne of www.speak-easy.jp  and The Big Bean for the pictures and information!

Japan News

Gerbera Pooh

 

Gerbera Pooh was released  at Japan Disney Store yesterday.
He holds 4 of Gerbera Flowers.  In the flowers you see a cute  ladybug.  He retails for 980 yen.

Gerabera Pooh dangle holds a couple of flowers and has a ladybug on his hip.  Dangle retails for 680 yen.

Thanks to Yoko for the pictures and information!

Japan News

New Plush items

 

Tokyo Disney Sea Big 5 plush 2002 have just been released.  Pirate Mickey is largest of all.  He is really well done with detail in his outfit.  He also carries a map and Telescope in his hands. These plush are approx 50 cm tall.  They are little bigger than Tokyo Disney Sea Big 5 plush that were released in 2001.  They retail for 3900 yen each.

Thanks to Yoko for the pictures and information!

Japan News

Milkman & Policeman Pooh

Milkman Pooh and Policeman Pooh mbbp were released on 14th of June.  They are from the Occupation series.  They retail for 680yen each.

Thanks to Yoko for the pictures and information!

UK News

Releases coming

2nd  July Max 

{Old English Sheepdog - Little Mermaid}
 Dumbo {Limited Edition}

9th July 

Jiminy Cricket, Cleo, Figaro
It's a boy {Winnie the Pooh}
 It's a girl {Winnie the Pooh}

It's a girl and boy pooh is a regular pooh with a pink/blue blanket over his left arm and a tiny teddy in his right arm.

16th July 

Go cart  Pooh

30th July 

Vintage Pooh

6th August 

Romper Suit Pooh
Romper Suit Tigger

20th August 

Stars and Stripes  Pooh

27th August

Jumper Pooh
 Jumper Tigger
 Jumper Eeyore

10th September 

Halloween Pooh { Dressed as a witch}
 Halloween Tigger

17th September 

Bonfire Night Pooh

24th September 

Halloween Tigger
 Light Up Pooh

Thanks to The Big Bean for the pictures and information!

UK News

Graduation Pooh 2002

Graduation Pooh has just been released in UK Disney  Stores. Here you see Pooh in a black and white gown.  His hat is dated and he is carrying his graduation papers!  Underneath his outfit Pooh is wearing his normal red shirt. Pooh retails at £6.99

Thanks to The Big Bean for the pictures and information!

USA News

Friendship Day

Cast Art Launches Gift-With-Purchase Program Honoring Friendship Day

"Recipe for Friendship" Figurine (4-3/4" H.) Suggested Retail: $47.00

"Recipe for Friendship" Magnet (3-1/2" H.) FREE Gift-With-Purchase

 

Celebrating the nationally recognized Friendship Day on August 2, Cast Art Industries, a leading collectibles manufacturer, has released a very special Pooh & Friends figurine called "Recipe for friendship." Beloved icons worldwide, Pooh & Friends make unique gifts because they overcome many language and cultural barriers, conveying expressions of thoughtfulness, love, encouragement and joy.

While supplies last, consumers can receive a very limited "Recipe for friendship" collector's magnet absolutely FREE with the purchase of a new "Recipe for friendship" figurine. Ideal gifts for special friends on Friendship Day and beyond, this unique gift-with-purchase program gives customers the option of giving away both pieces, or they can keep one for themselves!

The "Recipe for friendship" figurine and magnet each feature Winnie the Pooh, an international symbol of friendship, alongside his dear friend Piglet. Together, they discover the ingredients needed to create a long and lasting friendship as they read: "Recipy for Friendship. 1 Part You. 1 Part Me. 2 Parts Hunny."

Information from www.castaway.com

 

USA News

Lilo & Stitch

 

Several new designs from the Lilo & Stitch Movie.  These mbbps have shown up in USA Disney Stores.   Barbara and Julia send us pictures of Lilo, Stitch Alien and Stitch Elvis.  These are regular mbbp that retail for $8 each.

 

.   The Disney Store is also running a special where if you spend $50 they are giving away 2 free tickets to the movie.

Thanks to Julia & Barbara for the pictures and information!

UK News

Graduation Pooh

Limited Edition Exclusive to be released in UK Disney Stores on June 18, 2002.

Graduation is the day when you celebrate all your years of hard work with a truly memorable Graduation ceremony. Pooh is ready to help you enjoy this great occasion, and is dressed in the traditional Graduation cloak and mortar board, and is carrying his very own certificate.

USA News

July Birthstone Minnie

July Birthstone Necklace Minnie has just started to arrive in USA Disney Stores.

Thanks to The Big Bean & Mrs. Sanders for the picture and information!

Japan News

Penguin Pooh w/ Ice Cream

Japan Disney Store released another version of Penguin Pooh and its dangle. This time Pooh is holding an ice cream in his right hand.

Penguin Pooh retails for 980 yen and its dangler for 580 yen

Thanks to Yoko for the pictures and information!

Japan News

New pins

These following pins are new from Japan Disney Stores.

Pooh and piglet on a Gerbera 3D
relaxation Pooh and Bee with a Gerbera 3D
Pooh holding Gerberas
Pooh holding a Gerbera and its  basket

Gabera swing Pooh dangle pin

Thanks to Yoko for the pictures and information!

Hong Kong News

Occupation Series

Policeman Pooh joins the Occupational series.  Currently available in Hong Kong Disney Stores.

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Yoko writes that Japan will release new Pooh bears tomorrow and she will confirm which ones for us then.

Thanks to Ryan for the pictures!

Hong Kong News

Occupation Series

Mailman Pooh and Lumberjack Pooh have arrived in Hong Kong.   These are two new releases to the Occupational series.  Hong Kong has also received Doctor and Farmer Pooh.

The new Policeman, Mailman  & Lumberjack Pooh have not yet been (as of yet) released in Japan.  Prior Occupational releases which have been released in Japan, include Hairdresser Pooh & Builder Pooh (April).  Doctor and Farmer Pooh (May).

Thanks to Ryan for the pictures!

Wimbledon Releases

Wimbledon Pooh & Eeyore bean bags were released today in UK Disney Stores.

Pearl Pooh

 New Japan Disney Store's Pooh, Pearl Pooh and its dangle was released on the 1st of June.
Pearl Pooh  sells for 1200 yen and dangle is 680 yen.
Pearl Pooh  is dressed white coat which made of leather.

Thanks to Yoko for the pictures and information!

Morning Glory pins

Morning glory ( Asagao Pooh)Pins were released also following.
Morning glory Pooh and Piglet in Japanese fence
 Morning glory Pooh and Piglet on Uthiwa
Morning glory wind ring Pooh and Piglet, 3 pins set
Pooh in Morning glory pot

Thanks to Yoko for the pictures and information!

Best Guest Promotion

 Updated:  Pictured above is the litho that Best Guest will receive.  This time was a bit unusual as the postcard told us what we would receive but did not picture it.  

Thanks to Cinderella for the picture!

2002 Pooh

New "2002 Pooh Bean Bag"  mbbp has just been released at Disneyland.  We have also heard that this version has also been released at WDW but the button on his foot maybe different. He has beans with a soft plush feel fur.  Notice his black plastic nose.  The DL version has Pooh 2002 on a button on his foot.   He is wearing a coral/red hooded sweatshirt. Notice his ears sticking through the hood. On the front of the sweatshirt is a multi color logo 2002 with a picture of Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger on the logo.

Thanks to ebay seller for the picture!   

Mickey and Minnie Cushion 
Pooh and Piglet Cushion    

At first look you might think that these cute items are zip-up releases.  Actually they are cushions that open and close.  Inside you will find a pair of cute characters!

Pooh holing honey pot plush.  It is about 24 centimeters sitting and his hot can be opened up and you can store something inside. 

Thanks to Yoko for the pictures and information!

McDonald's® Happy Meal® are featuring Walt Disney's The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh toys.  Here we see Pooh, piglet, Tigger, Rabbit, Eeyore and Roo. These are cute 3" plush toys that are bendable.   Walt Disney's The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is now on Disney DVD and video!   Happy meals toys will be available from May 24 - June 13, 2002 (or as they say ..while supplies last!)

Wimbledon Releases

Wimbledon Pooh & Eeyore 
Limited Edition Exclusive
Release Date: Tuesday June 4, 2002

Wimbledon is one of the greatest events in the British sporting calendar, and UK Disney Store is releasing Pooh and Eeyore Mini Bean Bags in celebration. 

Pooh is dressed in the traditional Wimbledon whites, with a blue and green trim, and is holding his racket in his hand, ready for action.

Eeyore is in his crisp tennis whites and his colourful headband should definitely help get him in the mood for a few energetic games of tennis.

 Disney Characters Dressed as Their Favorite Friend

Mickey Mouse as Goofy Released last week still available	Tigger as Pooh Anticipated Release During the Week Ending May 25	Eeyore as Tigger Anticipated Release During the Week Ending June 1	Pooh as Eeyore Anticipated Release During the Week Ending June 8

Here we see four (4) Limited-Edition Mini Bean Bag Plush coming to the Disneyland the Resort. Each character has dressed up as their favorite friend. There are only 10,000 of each Mini Bean Bag Plush. Each one comes with a silver stud on the foot (which reads: Limited Edition 10,000). They will be available in the following locations: Emporium, Small World Toy Shop & World of Disney for $10 each plus tax.

Thanks to  The Laughing Place for the pictures and information!

Mickey as Woody and Minnie as Jessie Item #: 24644

Disco Mickey & Minnie Item #24784

Graduation Pooh with Gift Box Mini Bean Bag  Item #: 22634

Graduation Eeyore with Gift Box Mini Bean Bag    Item #: 22636

Graduation Tigger with Gift Box Mini Bean Bag    Item #: 22635

Graduation Mbbp has finally shown up in the Catalog.  They are the same as last years version but have this year's date.

Lilo & Stitch Item #: 24487

Minnie as Lilo Item #: 24496

Travels with Pooh Tennessee Pooh #24645

Patriotic Mickey & Minnie #25525

Year of Sheep & Horse Item #24491

Father's Day Goofy Item #24648

Coming soon

Pearl Pooh next in the Birthstone series coming from Japan Disney stores will be out June 1, 2002

Bridal Mickey and Minnie plush flame will be released at the end of
May. It sells for  2800 yen in Japan Disney Stores.

Thanks to Yoko for the pictures and information!

Thanks to Taka & Joanne and The Big Bean for the pictures and information!

Jubilee Pooh & Eeyore bean bags were released in UK Disney Stores today.  Both are Limited Edition exclusives.  Pooh is dressed in a wine velvet robes with fur trim and a crown.  Eeyore is also wearing a velvet robe with fur trim and crown and carries the British flag in his mouth.   The year 2002 marks the 50th Anniversary of  Her Majesty The Queen’s Accession to the Throne. 

Thanks to  The Big Bean for the pictures and information!

Lilo & Stitch

UK Disney Stores see the arrival of Lilo & Stitch bean bags.  This is another design/variation to arrive for collectors as they are different from the ones released in the USA. Lilo & Stitch retail at £6.99 in the UK

Thanks to  The Big Bean for the pictures and information!

Here we see Mickey Hawaii with his surf board.  He is wearing orange Hawaii print type shirt and matching shorts.   Below is Donald with his surfboard and Daisy in her Pink Hawaii flower dress.  Now maybe someone knows or has a picture of Minnie that goes with Mickey above?

Thanks to the Big Bean for the picture of Donald & Daisy

Other items from Disneyland Paris that are available

You will notice that Boo from Monsters, Inc is the same mbbp that was released in the UK.

Up and coming mbbp from Disneyland Paris

June Necklace Birthstone Minnie

June Minnie has arrived at the USA Disney Stores. She is the 8th in this years Birthstone series.  Each of these versions comes with a detachable/wearable necklace.  Minnie retails for $8.

Thanks to Mrs. Sanders &  The Big Bean for the pictures and information!

Mickey as Woody and Minnie as Jessie

Disco Mickey & Minnie

Graduation Mbbp has finally shown up in the Catalog.  They are the same as last years version but have this year's date.

Thanks to  The Big Bean for the pictures and information!

Next Catalog mbbp

These mbbp will be in the next USA Catalog which is due out soon.  

Lilo & Stitch

Minnie as Lilo

Travels with Pooh Tennessee Pooh 

Patriotic Mickey & Minnie 

Year of Sheep & Horse

Father's Day Goofy

A new Buzz lightyear has shown up at USA Disney Stores.  This time he is all decked out in the American Red, White and Blue!

Limited Edition Exclusive Release Date: May 21, 2000
The year 2002 marks the 50th anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen’s Accession to the Throne. In honour of this magnificent event, Disney Store is releasing Golden Jubilee Pooh. Pooh is dressed in his finest clothing - his wine velvet robe with fur trim, and his best golden crown. This Mini Bean Bag is sure to be a great hit as people all over the UK celebrate this momentous occasion.

Eeyore will definitely be joining Pooh in celebrating the Golden Jubilee and is dressed for the occasion. He is also wearing his velvet robes with a fur trim, and has his golden crown on his head. But he also has a British flag in his mouth, which he is sure to be waving like mad to celebrate this great event.

USA News

Cast Member Pooh

Pictured here is French Fry Pooh.  He was created as a gift for the District Manager
meeting Fall 2001.   It was presented to all of the Disney Store DM's to
promote a new plush initiative. McDonald's says "Would you like fries with
that?" Disney store rolled out plush as our "fries" at our Fall 2001
meeting.  He's about 5 inches tall, and is filled with beans like a regular MBBP.

Thanks to DS Manager Diane for the picture and information on him!

USA News

Monster's Inc Pre-order offer

Pre-Order for Monsters, Inc has started at Disney online.   They have two offers. One is for the DVD or VHS with lithograph and the other offer includes the plush and collectible pin. Cut off is September 16, 2002 for the special offer.

New from Disneyland Paris  is "Pooh with Flowers"

Walt Disney Studios Park Director Mickey and Cameraman Goofy.  First time we have seen these previously released bean bags from Disneyland Paris. They were originally released in February. 

Thanks to Nikki & The Big Bean for the info and pictures.

Asagao( Morning glory) Pooh was released at any Japan Disney Stores.
Morning glory Pooh sticker has released also.

Thanks to Yoko for the pictures and information!

Pajama Chip & Dale

Pajamas Chip and Dale are "Tokyo Disney Resort Disney Store"  exclusive mbbp.
They are not available at other Disney Stores in Japan.
They have little beans in them and they are 980 yen each. 

Thanks to Yoko for the pictures and information!

Musical Grad Nite Mickey

Released for Grad Nites 2002 at Disney World!   Musical Grad Nite Mickey mbbp.  WDW Grad Nite Mickey plays "Pomp & Circumstance" when you squeeze his hand, and has a special WDW Grad Nite swing tag & medallion on the bottom of his foot!!

Thanks to Laurie (ebay ID Lolosvette) for the pictures and information!

Poodle Pooh

Poodle Pooh was released at Japan Disney Stores yesterday. 
Pooh is in a pink poodle. He puts a necklaces of bone that is written
"Pooh".  Pooh bean bag sells for  980 yen and his dangler is 580 yen

Thanks to Yoko for the pictures and information!

Released Today, World Cup Zip-ups

These items can be found at Tokyo Disneyland.   The tag on them read " Sasha Pooh".
He is about 10 cm tall and holds the bag in which are Potpourri.
He has scent of   " Sweet Vanilla.
He is attacked to rope on his head.
They are put rooms and can be used as relaxation item.

Triangle cushion Pooh and Piglet
Pooh has  two triangle ones.
The bigger cushion is about 30cm height.

Thanks to Yoko for the pictures and information!

Emerald Pooh

Emerald Pooh bean bag  was released at Japan Disney Stores on 4th of May.
Pooh is designed to image of Emerald to represent the Birthstone for the month of May.
He wears shining dress to which the frill is attached and also on him is heart birthstone.
Emerald Pooh bean bag sells for 1200 yen, his dangler is 680yen.

Thanks to Yoko for the pictures and information!

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