UK News
Disney has opened an official website http://www.disney.co.uk/DisneyStore/ for UK Mini Bean Bag information. They will also have an online ordering system like the USA does but it does not appear to be open yet.
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Looking far into the future next summer to be exact, Disney Store are currently planning
to produce a UK exclusive Pooh Mini Bean to commemorate Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee.
It is anticipated that this Limited Edition Exclusive will be very popular with both Mini
Bean Bag collectors and Guests seeking to purchase a souvenir of this historic event.
Although the design of this particular release is still being worked on, early art work
pictures Pooh dressed in his royal gowns, and supporting an oversized crown.
In keeping with tradition, a tradition that started with the release of the Millennium
Pooh Bug Mini Bean Bag, Disney Store are currently planning the release of the third Bug
Pooh to celebrate the 2002 New Year. Similar in design to the 2000 and 2001 Bugs, Pooh's
costume will be a holographic silver and black in colour and will also feature the 2002
embroidery on Pooh's chets. At this stage, it is still unconfirmed as to whether or not,
pre-orders will be taken on this release
All pictures and information are copyright of © Disney all rights reserved
UK News
Tinsel Pooh Set

November 6th UK Disney Stores will release Tinsel Pooh, Tigger and Eeyore.
Tinsel Pooh is in a red and white Christmas type outfit with hat and red sparkly pompoms. He has a star on top of his hat.
Tinsel Tigger has blue and white Christmas type outfit with yellow pompoms and a star on top
. Tinsel Eeyore has a lilac cape and hat with a a star on top.
Press Pooh or Tiggers paw and the star on his hat lights up, flashing on and off. On Eeyore you press his ear. They come with 2001 embroidery on their foot. Retails for £7.99 each in UK Disney Stores.
All pictures are copyright of © Disney all rights reserved
UK News
Santa Pooh

Pooh is dressed as Santa, riding his sleigh, complete with sack of gifts. He will be released November 13, 2001 in UK Disney Stores.
All pictures are copyright of © Disney all rights reserved
UK News
Christmas Set

Christmas Mickey, Minnie and Pluto are due out in UK Disney Stores November 13, 2001. They are dressed for Caroling. Mickey and Pluto have a flashing lamp when you press their ear. Minnie's head bow flashes on and off when you press her left ear.
All pictures are copyright of © Disney all rights reserved
UK News
UK Releases
Today in the UK they will see the release of Snowflake Pooh, Ornament Tigger and Eeyore.
Eeyore is in the style of a rocking horse and sits on a kind of rocker which is blue. Tigger is wearing a brightly colored suit.
Snowflake Pooh is wearing dark red nightwear and has a bedtime storybook under his arm. He is named Snowflake after the Adult Nightwear range of the same name which is available in UK Disney Stores.
Thanks to P & R Daily News for the information
USA News

Eeyore with a star the next Christmas bean bag release?
If you look at the picture above and the Plush Eeyore below I would say that these are the same. Don took the picture above at a Disneyana Convention and then could not recall what Eeyore was carrying.
Back in July we reported on these One-of-a-Kind Christmas Plush items that were on Disney Auction. In the last week we have seen the release of Mini Bean Bags to match these Plush prototype items. So far we have seen Drummer Pooh and Tigger with candy stocking. Eeyore with the stocking Plush looks awfully close to the Eeyore coming out in the UK (pictured in UK news in box below)
UK News
Coming Releases
November 6th - Tinsel Pooh, Tigger and Eeyore.
November 13th Santa Pooh, Christmas Mickey, Minnie and Pluto
Tinsel Pooh is in a red and white Christmas type outfit with hat and red sparkly pompoms. He has a star on top of his hat.
Tinsel Tigger has blue and white Christmas type outfit with yellow pompoms and a star on top.
Tinsel Eeyore has a lilac cape and has a star on top.
ALL have a light up feature on them these are £6.99 each
Mickey and Minnie are in red and white Santa outfits with song sheets and Mickey has a lantern as if they are carol singing. Pluto is laying down with a red cape on.
Santa Pooh will come on a sleigh (pictured below)

This picture was taken from the UK/Europe Disney Store Gift Catalog. In this picture we see Santa Pooh on a sleigh, Santa Eeyore and Santa Tigger with elf piglet.
Thanks to P & R Daily News and Claudia Lavell of www.uk.bean.bags.freeuk.com for the information!
USA News
Boyds Ornament
Boyds Mohair Pooh Ornament. Available from Disney Gallery Stores. Pooh sells for $26 and comes in his own little box (unlike ornaments I have purchased in the past). Pooh is in the same style we have seen Boyd's Mohair items in before, filled with beans and stuffing. His shirt is part of his construction/body (not removable like beans and plush clothing is). His legs and arms are moveable and if you straighten him out he is about 6" tall.
This is the first mohair ornament I have seen. Does anyone know if there has been any others in the past?
Other items from Boyds and Disney Click here
USA News
Plush Ornaments
USA Disney stores have two new plush ornaments. Santa Pooh (pictured above) and a Goofy one. Pictured to the right is UK Santa Pooh keychain next to the Santa Pooh ornament to show size comparison. The new ornament is about 4" high and cost $6.50. He is wearing a red velour type suit with terry cloth type white material on the trim. Pooh himself is made out of a loop nit type material. Pooh is holding a silver material bell with 2001 embroidered on it.
USA News
Christmas is coming
Some Disney Stores are putting out Christmas items now. Those that don' t have them out now will be putting them out after Halloween. It looks like we are going to have some really great items to purchase this year. If you check out the Catalog or Disney Online you can see a variety of Christmas items already available for purchase.
Pictured above are two new ornaments for 2001 found in USA Disney Stores. They resemble Pooh & Friend statues in color and look even though they are more like Hallmark Ornaments in feel.

These two plush items. Pooh is from last year and Tigger is new this year. Both are available online currently.
Christmas Pooh Gram with Satin Wrap Ornament - Item #: 21519 Price: $29.95
Tigger Interactive Plush - Item #: 23600 Price: $28.00 Tigger sings ''We Wish You a Merry Christmas!'' and says other phrases like ''Hope your Christmas is Tiggerific!'' ''2001'' embroidered on his scarf.
UK News
Christmas Globes

These two globes are available in UK Disney Stores. The first one is Musical plays Jingle Bells. I am told it is smaller than normal globes but not as small as the Mini globes we have seen in the past. The Globe retails at £50 in the UK Disney Stores (pictured above). The second one pictured below is about 6" high. It is smaller than the one pictured above. In this scene we see Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and piglet decorating the Christmas tree.

Thanks to Baloo for the pictures!
USA News
Sagittarius Pooh

Sagittarius Pooh is the next Pooh in the Zodiac Series. It has already arrived in Disneyland and will arrive soon in USA Disney Stores and online.
Thanks Kathy for the picture!
USA News
2001 Holiday beans


Holiday Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Pluto and Mickey have just been released in Disneyland.

Minnie is wearing a candy cane bow with a red dress and white apron. In her right hand is a cookie. Donald is dressed in a blue & white hat and a red scarf around his neck. In his hands he is holding a wreath. Mickey is dressed as Santa. They all have Disneyland 2001 on their left foot.
Thanks to Cecilia for the pictures and information!
USA News
Mbbp Coming Soon
Looks like we are going to see Country Christmas Pooh, Eeyore and Piglet Bean Bags which will come in in Christmas outfits complete with what looks like a shirt, vest, tie and corduroy pants!
Flannel Pajama Pooh and Piglet. Pooh was on our release list for November but this is the first I have heard about piglet to join him. They will come in plaid pattern.
In November we are also to see Pooh in Brown Bear Costume, Raccoon Pooh, and Moose Pooh.
Astronaut Pooh, Tigger and Piglet
November Tigger will be wearing Pilgrim shirt with belt and buckle and hat for Thanksgiving 2001.
Anyone with pictures or more information please e-mail creations@lookoutcomputer.net
Thanks to Don of Fauntleroy's Fantastic Finds for the information!
UK News
2001 Dated Holly series
Here we see Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Eeyore. Looks like Disney has given us another variation on this set. First we saw them show up with Bee's (in various locations), then butterfly's and now in theme with Christmas, we see Holly. This set is a bit different as they are also dated 2001 and come with Christmas hangtag.
Thanks to Claudia of www.uk.bean.bags.freeuk.com for pictures and information
Japan News
Holiday items

Holiday Party Pooh bean, dangle, Buru Buru Holiday Party Pooh and 5 kinds of pin badge match with the bean were released at Japan Disney Stores earlier this week. Just now had time to post them in news.
Holiday Party Pooh bean 980 yen
Bru Bru Holiday Party Pooh bean 1200 yen
Holiday Party Pooh dangle 680 yen
pin badge match with the bean 300 yen each
Thanks to Yoko and Natsu for the pictures and information
USA News
More Christmas items

Here we see new Drummer Pooh, Eeyore (name unknown) and Tigger Christmas Plush w/ Bag of Sour Candy.

Drummer Pooh is dressed up in a Santa suit. He has a green scarf around his neck and a drum hanging down in front of him. The drum is attached by a strap that goes around his neck. Pooh is holding red and green drum sticks. On the Drum is 2001 date.
Tigger Christmas Plush with candy is another addition to the Candy items we have seen released in the past. He does not have beans in him but is the same size as the bean bags. Candy items usually sell for more than bean bags do costing $10. retail.
No description available on Eeyore. Don took these pictures at Disneyana Convention and now he can't recall what Eeyore had in his mouth or his name. If anyone has more information please let us know.
Thanks to Don of Fauntleroy's Fantastic Finds for the pictures!
UK News
October 30th Releases
Ornament Eeyore and Tigger are scheduled to arrive in UK Disney Stores October 30, 2001.
Ornament Eeyore is in the style of a rocking horse and sits on a kind of rocker which is blue. Ornament Tigger is wearing a brightly colored suit.
Snowflake Pooh will also be released on October 30th. Pooh is wearing a dark red patterned jumper with a pair of brown colored shorts. Under his arm he carries a book. This Pooh is promoting a new range in the Store
Thanks to P & R Daily News for the informnation!
UK News
Babies First Pooh

Today in UK Disney Stores they will see the release of Babies 1st Pooh. Pooh is dressed in a full red romper suit very much in the same style as prior release of the Blue Nursery Pooh. He has foot pads and is dated 2001
Thanks to Sarah from Bears n' Beanies UK for the pictures!
Japan News
Christmas Items

Christmas Little Stars Santa Pluto, Santa Mickey and
Santa Donald will be released in Japan Disney Stores November 1, 2001. They
will Retail for 980 yen each.

We will also see the release of these cute Mickey and
Minnie Christmas Dangles. They will be Resort exclusive and will retail for 580 yen
each.
Thanks Yuki for the pictures and information!
On Vacation from October 14-21
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Australia News
Christmas items will be available the beginning of November in Australia Disney Stores. No word yet of which bean bags will be available.
Thanks Pixie for the update!
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USA News
Next Catalog Beans
Next Disney Catalog has a street date of October 15th and these bean bags can be found in it. If you put the numbers in the search box they show available online and you can order them immediately.
Couple more days to take advantage of Free shipping from the Disney Store online.
Santa Mickey w/Reindeer Pluto #23795 $20
Wrestler Pooh Set #23788 $28
Scorpio Pooh #23790 $8.
Huggable Pooh Set #23958 $28.
Biker Mickey and Minnie #23801 $20.
Frontier Mickey & Minnie #24010 $14.
Frontier Goofy and Donald #24011 $14.
Hitchhiking Ghost Set #24013 $30.
Bear Jamboree Set #24033 $30.
Big Al #24012 $11.

Squeeze Reindeer Pluto and his nose lights up!

Wrestler Pooh set, October Pooh, Huggable Pooh set
Biker Mickey and Minnie, November Minnie
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All these bean bags below are in the next Catalog. What is really interesting is that they were exclusive to the parks until now.

Frontier Mickey, Minnie Goofy & Donald, Hitch hiking ghost, Bear Jamboree set, Big Al
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USA News
Thanksgiving Beans

Thanksgiving beans have arrived in Disneyland. These beans are also available from
Walt Disney World. Also available available for Wish list/order are some Christmas beans.
Pilgrim Pooh
Turkey Eeyore
Indian Tigger
Santa Pooh
Santa Mickey
Reindeer Tigger
Sugarplum
Minnie
You don't need item numbers to order. You can contact Walt Disney World by e-mail, fax or phone.
Walt Disney World Guest Service Mail Order: (407) 363-6200
Fax 407-363-4918
Thanks to Patti for the information and P & R Daily News and Alan for the pictures!
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Australia News
New Arrivals
Australia
Disney stores now have Scorpio Pooh as well as new
bendable plush in Lady &
Tramp, Marie, Cheshire Cat, Figaro, Lt Dipper & Oddball
Thanks to Pixie for the information
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UK News
Jumper Set

Released today in the UK Jumper Pooh, Tigger and Eeyore
Thanks to Sarah from Bears n' Beanies UK for the pictures!
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Japan News
New Pastel Plush
New pastel color Pooh plush available from Tokyo Disneyland. He is about 40 centimeters tall and made from cotton. Also available is pastel colored Piglet. He is approx. 20 centimeters sitting and is also made from Cotton.
Thanks to Yoko for the pictures and information
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USA News
Wish list for WDW

Walt Disney World are doing the wish list for the Thanksgiving and Christmas bean bags now
Pilgrim Pooh
Turkey Eeyore
Indian Tigger
Santa Pooh
Santa Mickey
Reindeer Tigger
Sugarplum
Minnie
You don't need item numbers to order.
You can contact
by e-mail, fax or phone.
Walt Disney World Guest Service Mail Order: (407) 363-6200
Fax 407-363-4918
Thanks to Patti for the information!
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Japan News
Release Schedule
5th October
Little Star Flying Squirrel (Momonga), Little Star Zebra Pooh
19th October
Little Star Scorpio Pooh
16th November
Little Star Sagittarius Pooh
17th November
Usakko Pooh
1st December
21st December
Little Star Sea Otter Pooh
This is the release schedule I have. If anything changes on it I will let you know.
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Horoscope Pooh
Scorpio Pooh (pictured above) is next in the Zodiac Pooh bean bags to be released from
Japan Disney Stores. Retail price is 980yen.

Here you see all of the Horoscope Pooh bean bags in the Zodiac set released in Japan. Below are the next four you will see coming from Japan.

Thanks to Yuki for the pictures and information
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Japan News
Sea Otter & Zebra Pooh
Sea Otter Pooh and Zebra Pooh Little Stars.
Sea Otter Pooh is on the Schedule for December 21,2001. Zebra Pooh was suppose to have already released.
Sea Otter and Zebra Pooh have Dangle version available.

Thanks to Yuki for the pictures and information
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Japan News
Dangle Pooh

On
December 1st we will see the release of Pooh on the horse of both Red and
White. These Dangles will retail for 680 yen each
Thanks to Yuki for the pictures and information
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Japan News
Usakka Pooh

Pooh is holding a Bunny-Little Star named "Usakko Pooh". He will release on 17th Nov.
Retail is 1200 yen.
Thanks to Yuki for the pictures and information
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Japan News
New Year Pooh 2002

Little Star Mochi Pooh holding Spiny lobster. He has orange above the head, also
he has embroidery "2002" to the head. Little Star Pooh retails
for 980 yen and the
Dangle 680 yen.
Thanks to Yuki for the pictures and information
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Japan News
2002 Horse Pooh
On December 1st Japan New Year 2002 Horse Pooh bean bags will be released.
New
Year 2002 Horse Pooh Little Stars (Pink and White) 980 yen
New Year 2002 Horse Pooh Dangles (Pink and White) 680 yen
Thanks to Yuki for the pictures and information
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Japan News
Christmas Items
Japan Disney Store will release these Christmas Items on the 1st of November
Dark Blue Reindeer Pooh Little Stars 980 yen
Dark Blue Reindeer Pooh Dangle 680 yen
White Reindeer Pooh Little Stars 980 yen
White Reindeer Pooh Dangle 680 yen
Snowman Pooh Little Stars 980 yen
Thanks to Yuki for the pictures and information
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Japan News
Painter Pooh


Painter Pooh just released in Japan Disney Stores. He sells for 980 yen
Thanks to Yuki and mmister1@aol.com for the pictures!
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Japan News
Pooh Dangles

The other day we just reported on Squirrel Pooh Bean Bag and I wanted to let you know that Squirrel Pooh Dangle was also released in Japan Disney Stores.
Thanks to mmister1@aol.com for the picture
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Japan News
Other Pooh items

I came across these Pooh items and thought that they were cute. They are NOT a Disney Store Pooh. They are released by Sega which is a Licensed Disney item.
Thanks to Sandy for the picture!
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Japan News
Little Star Flying Squirrel Pooh
Little Star Flying Squirrel (Momonga) Pooh has just been released in Japan Disney Stores. He sells for 980 yen.
Thanks to Yoko for the information and picture!
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USA News
Coming Releases
October
Mike, Boo, Sully, and Monster CDA from Monsters, Inc.
Striped Terror Tigger, Gorgeous Eeyore
Tiny
Goliath Piglet
Dumbo
Snow White Minnie
Minnie
with Necklace
Huggie Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet
Scorpio Pooh.
November
Black Bear Pooh
Moose Pooh
Polar Bear Pooh
Pluto,
Dalmatian, Lady, Tramp, and Cheshire Cat in the Fuzzy Series.
Pooh Sagit.
Knotty Pooh and Eeyore
Classic Pooh
Monster Pooh
Day After Thanksgiving Pooh
December
50s and 80s Pooh
Monster Eeyore and Piglet
Flannel Pooh
Fuzzy Series: Brown Bear Pooh and Raccoon Pooh
60s Goofy
Mary Poppins Minnie
Thanks to AJ for sharing the information on the Diznews Alert board!
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UK News
Winnie's Brew
Released October 2, 2001 in UK/European Disney Store was Winnies Brew and Thumper.
Here you see Pooh sitting in a witches cauldron.. On the front
of the cauldron is the name "Winnie Brew". Once you open the lid
(fastened with a small Velcro attachment) Winnie springs out (actually it's hard
to contain him with one the small fixing on the lid) Winnie hasn't got any
beans in him
this time. His tush tag reads "Winnie's Brew w/spring".
He retails for £6.99
Thumper was also released
today and is a furry version which is quite small in size. Thumper is a
lying down version.
Thanks to P & R Daily News
for the pictures and news!
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Japan News
Candy Halloween Pooh
Available from Tokyo Disneyland. This Pooh has Candy inside his outfit. He has a green ribbon attached to his back.
Thanks Yoko for the picture and information!
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UK News
Simply Pooh range for Christmas
In bean bag news Minnie reported that one of the other Christmas releases will be Pooh on a Sleigh. Will be interesting to see if any of the ornaments released will match the bean bag.
Also if you spend £30.00 or more in the UK Disney Store you get a goodie bag of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Thanks to Jayne for the information and picture!
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USA News
McDonalds Promo
September
28 - October 18, 2001 McDonald's® Happy Meal® program will
Feature Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

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Australia News
Snow White Minnie

Minnie Mouse dressed as Snow White MBBP is now available from Australia Disney Stores.
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Australia Disney stores have also been received Little Stars Jester Pooh, Knight Pooh, Pirate Pooh, Angel Pooh, and Lamp Pooh. These are the same as the ones released in the USA.
Zebra & Frog Pooh is due out later as well as wrestling family.
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Huggy Tigger, Eeyore have just been released in the US Disney Stores. They are due out in Australia DS as well as Pooh and Piglet. Another release that was listed for Australia stores was Piglet Goliath which has just been released in the USA. Once again it looks like Australia and the USA are getting a lot of the same releases.
Another version of Rainy Day Pooh has been released in AU Disney Stores.
Original list of Australia releases due out
October 2001
Huggie Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore & Piglet
Scorpio Pooh
Eeyore Gorgeous
Tigger Stripped
Piglet Goliath
Pooh Stinger
Pooh Rainy Day
Pooh Angel Day
Pooh Jester 8"
Pooh Knight 8"
Pooh Pirate 8"
Thanks Pixie for the update and Tippyta, Michelle (spudz), and Jen of JayDeeToys for the pictures!
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Japan News
Pooh Plush
An interesting variation of Pooh from Tokyo Disneyland. This Halloween Pooh has a flat face. His pumpkin outfit can be removed. Underneath he is wearing a green shirt with is part of trim/collar you see when his pumpkin outfit is on. He sells for 2800 yen. Pooh can be put off its pumpkin and he is about 45 centimeters tall.
Thanks to Yoko for the picture and information!
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UK News
Next Week's Releases
Due to be released in UK Disney Stores Tuesday October 2nd will be Thumper and "Winnies Brew" Pooh
Winnie Brew Pooh is said to another Zip-up Pooh this time pooh in a blue
cauldron which fastens with Velcro. He has a large blue spring attached to his
bottom so that he 'leaps' out of the cauldron when it is opened. He has
little bat wings attached to his back and a bat mask.
Thanks to Teri and Sara for the information!
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Disneyland Paris News
Disneyland Paris Beans

Disneyland Paris beans are starting to arrive to those who have ordered them from Disneyland Paris. If you would like to see if you can order these beans you can contact Soraya at DLP
email SORAYA.BARBIER@disney.com at the Park Mail Order service for beans or call
TEL. 33.1.64.74.44.30
FAX. 33.1.64.74.46.09
Mickey Vampire and Witch Minnie
Witch Minnie comes in a black silky skirt with bright purple bodice which is covered with golden glitter moons, stars & dots. Her collar is a golden lame' with points. Her purple hat has matching golden glittery moons, stars, and dots. PDL Halloween hangtag bearing her name as "Mini Peluche MN Sorciere" on its reverse.
Vampire Mickey is
wearing a floor-length black cape with brilliant red inner cape trim, collar,
and bow tie,
and a tall black silky top-hat. Bright golden gown decor and thick golden ropes
adorn his gown front.
The left front bottom bears the now-traditional pumpkin- Mickey face,
"HALLOWEEN" in big orange and white letters, and
"Disneyland" in smaller orange letters. PDL Halloween
hangtag stating "Mini Peluche MK Vampire" on its reverse.
Halloween 2001 Donald Devil
Donald Devil tag
reads Mini Peluche Donald Diable 59FF. He has a red felt like shirt
with black pattern details on the front. As pictured you can see the
Halloween Park logo on the back of his coat.
He carries a devils fork in his hand and has red horns on his head. Has a
small red tongue and eyes are a light green.
Thanks to Kathy from Times Past Collectibles and P & R Daily News for the pictures and news!
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Disneyland Paris News
Christmas Arlequin Mickey, Minnie, goofy
If you are wondering on the hangtag of this set Kathy does tell me that it indeed says "Arlequin"
Thanks to Kathy from Times Past Collectibles for the pictures and information!
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Disneyland Paris News
Chip, Pluto and Goofy
We first saw the Christmas set in beg. of
July. You can still order them from Disneyland Paris and they will
ship just about anywhere. If you would like to order and need more
information see Disney
Paris Ordering
Thanks to Kathy from Times Past Collectibles for the pictures and information!
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Disneyland Paris News
Scooter Goofy
Scooter Goofy has just been released at Disneyland Paris and he completes the Scooter set. Previously in July we saw the release of Scooter Mickey and Minnie (pictured below).
Thanks to Kathy from Times Past Collectibles and Karin of Klarinet's Treasures for the pictures and information!
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Disneyland Paris News
Mexican Goofy

New from Disneyland Paris, Mexican Goofy. Also due to join Goofy will be Mexican Mickey and Donald.
Thanks to Kathy from Times Past Collectibles for the pictures and information!
DLP Beans due out soon
I have just heard from Soraya at Disneyland Paris and she tells me that my order will be processed in the next 10 days. I am currently waiting for these items.
Christmas Arlequin Mickey, Minnie, goofy
Chip, Pluto and Goofy
Halloween set 2001 Donald Devil, Mickey Vampire and Witch Minnie
Will post a picture as soon as I get them.
Australia News
Snow White Minnie
Minnie Mouse dressed as Snow White MBBP is now available from Australia Disney Stores.
Also are the Pooh puppets which look just like the large size Little Star Dress up Pooh. They come in Pink Rabbit, Leopard, Cow (with bell) and lion
Thanks Pixie for the update!!
Will post a picture as soon as I get one.
USA News
Best Guest Promo
With any purchase over $150.00 (in merchandise) placed either
at Disney
catalog or online at Disneystore.com between September 24, 2001 and
October 14, 2001, you will receive the "Be Part of The Magic"
exclusive
cloisonné collector pin. This special edition pin is only available to
our Best Guests, and comes complete with its own velour Best Guest pouch.
Will post a picture as soon as I get one.
USA News
Disney Boyds Plush
In 1999 Disney and Boyd's combined efforts and brought us Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger Plush and Resin items. In past years you purchased each plush and resin as one item. This year they have adjusted the pricing and made each item available for individual purchase. In the past the Disney Boyd's plush did have beans in them. I have not yet gotten my set this year (yet) so I can't confirm if they do have beans again this year.
Resin Ornaments
New to the Disney Boyd line this year is this adorable waterglobe. As you can see Pooh and friends are dressed to match the resin and plush pieces.
Mohair Pooh
To see other Disney Boyds Collection items released in the past Click here
All items shown here can be purchased directly from Disney through their catalog via phone or online ordering.
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USA News
100th Anniversary beans
New Mbbp have just arrived in WDW to celebrate Walt's 100th Birthday. Here we see Mickey dressed in a velvety red, green & gold Band Conductor outfit as he appeared in the 1935 release "The Band Concert". Minnie is dressed in a shimmery pink dress & matching hat as she appeared in the 1931 comical short "Blue Rhythm". Goofy is dressed in velvety blue coveralls and red velvety shirt, as he appeared in the 1937 release "Magician Mickey".
These beans have "100 YEARS OF MAGIC" medallion on the bottom on their foot and "100 YEARS OF MAGIC" Walt Disney World swing tag.
New Mini WaterGlobe
Another new item for the 100 YEARS OF MAGIC is this "Pie Eyed" Mickey Waterglobe. Here we see Mickey sitting on a round base, holding a paint brush, with a 100 in the waterglobe in his lap. On the front of the base is the phrase "100 YEARS OF MAGIC".
Thanks to Laurie of www.disbean.com for the pictures and info
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USA News
Zodiac Pooh

Scorpio Pooh has arrived at Disneyland park. Usually we see the Zodiac beans about 2 weeks before they arrive in USA Disney Stores.
Thanks to P & R Daily News for the pictures and news!
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Japan News
Coming Releases

As pictured in Disney Fan Magazine we get to pre-view these
little star beans before they are released. Here we see Painter Pooh will
be released on 5th October. Also Scorpio Pooh will be released on the 19th
of October,. Each will retail is 980 yen each.
Thanks to Yuki for the pictures and information
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Japan News

Japan Disney Store has released another version of Pooh as Cow
Little Star.
The new version has a collar with a bell. It appears to look like the
same one released originally in Australia Disney Stores.
Thanks to Yuki for the pictures and information
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USA News
Wrestling Pooh
New pooh MBBP with the new cloth sewn-in UPC tag. The outfit is a wrestler. The belt ornament reads "100 ACRE WRESTLING FEDERATION". He is retailing for $7. dollars.
Thanks Judy for the picture!
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USA News
New Pooh arrives
Linda reports a new bean bag found in USA Disney Stores, Stinger Pooh. It is MBBP with the new cloth sewn-in UPC tag. The outfit is a wrestler. The belt ornament reads "100 ACRE WRESTLING FEDERATION".
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Disney postpones 100 Years of Magic press event
Last week's events have had an unexpected effect on plans for the 100 Years of Magic Celebration.
The event was to be held at Walt Disney World resort starting in October.
The company has postponed its planned media event and told 5,000 reporters, photographers and broadcast personalities not to come on the originally scheduled date.
Typically, Disney uses such festivities to promote its large-scale events, as the company receives stories and broadcast footage across the world. The upcoming event is scheduled to last through 2002.
Disney says it plans to reschedule but has not set a date
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Tuesday September 18, 2001 |
Japan News
Halloween Plush Pins
On September 14th Tokyo Disneyland released these Halloween Plush Pins. They retail for 950 yen each.
Thanks Yuki for the pictures and information!
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UK News
Pooh & Piglet Friendship Set
Pooh & Piglet Friendship Set is due out next Tuesday September 25th. P & R Daily News reports that this set is a bit on the plain side. Pooh and Piglet are just normal (no costumes or embellishments) They stand facing each other and are joined at the hands (paw or trotters) by a small piece of Velcro. Piglet is the half size size which makes the set look very cute. Pooh is with footpads but is not dated. This will retail for £7.99
Thanks to P & R Daily News for the news!
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UK News
Renaissance Released today
Renaissance Pooh and Piglet was released in UK Disney stores today. Wonderfully bright colored beans playing instruments will retail for £6.99
Also due to be released today was the rest of the seven dwarfs Doc, Sleepy, Sneezy and Bashful. P & R Daily News reported that they were on the list for release today but did not show up. Happy, Dopey and Grumpy were released on May 8th.
Thanks to P & R Daily News for the news & pictures!
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Australia News
Contacting Australia DS
Melbourne Central Disney Store is currently
trying to establish an international mailing list for an Australian
newsletter. If any persons are interested in joining the mailing
list or ordering any Australian beanbags, dangles etc you can email Sarah at hewberrys@austarmetro.com.au
or contact the store on Australia 03-96633177 Any Cast
member may help you!
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Mbbp Coming to Australia
Here is a list of Mbbp that are due to be released in October for Australia Disney Stores.
Huggie Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore & Piglet
Scorpio Pooh
Eeyore Gorgeous
Tigger Stripped
Piglet Goliath
Pooh Stinger
Pooh Rainy Day
Pooh Angel Day
Pooh Jester 8"
Pooh Knight 8"
Pooh Pirate 8"
Thanks Pixie for the information!
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Renaissance Pooh and Piglet due out in UK Disney stores Tuesday. Wonderfully bright colored beans playing instruments will retail for £6.99
Thanks to Mario and Friend & P & R Daily News for the news & pictures!
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Japan News
Japan Disney Store has released another version
of Pooh as Cow Little Star.
The new version has a collar with a bell.
Thanks Yuki for the information!
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Japan News
Hedgehog and Libra Pooh
Libra and Hedgehog Dangles
Libra Pooh and Harinezumi (Hedgehog) Pooh were released at the same time from Japan Disney Store, which was the 14th of September. They sell for 980 yen each. Libra Pooh dangle is 680 yen and Harinezumi Pooh dangle is 580 yen.
Libra Pooh
Hedgehog Pooh
Thanks Yoko for the information and Pictures!
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USA News
Next Catalog Mbbp
Release date on the catalog is September 24th. In the catalog these Mbbp will be available. October Tigger, Halloween Pooh set to include FrankenPooh, FrankenEeyore and Pigor. Pooh, Eeyore, piglet and Tigger as the Barbershop quartet. Mickey and Minnie which will be 3rd in the Americana series. 50's Mickey and Dopey, Happy and Grumpy dwarfs are dressed in Green, White and Red which I understand are scented as Pine, Peppermint and Cinnamon.
Thanks to Diznews for the pictures!
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Australia News
Halloween Keychains

Just released in Australia Disney Stores Pumpkin Eeyore and Pooh keychains. They have beans in them and are approx. 4 1/2" high.
These keychains do match new beans (pictured below) that have been released in Australia Disney stores. As most of you know AU DS will mail order items
World Wide Phone Numbers

Thanks to auspebbles for the top pictures & thanks to www.jaydeetoys.com for the bottom pictures!
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Wednesday September 12, 2001 |
UK News
UK Releases
UK Disney Stores release Light up pumpkin Pooh and Witch Eeyore Tuesday September 11, 2001.
Witch Eeyore with a broom £6.99 is said to be Exclusive Limited Edition
Thanks to P & R Daily News for the news & pictures!
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USA News
More Halloween Releases

Thanks to Fauntleroy's for the Mbbp picture!
Looks like more Halloween releases will be arriving to USA Disney Stores. Here we see FrankenPooh, FrankenEeyore and Pigor bean bags right out of the Disney cartoon movie FrankenPooh.
It is interesting to see how many bean bags we have gotten that came from these animated features. Take a look at the feature below.
So far we have seen Halloween Pooh which was released in WDW last year. Then we saw several Skeleton Tiggers. Piglet has not been released in a bean bag ... hmmm maybe next time :o) I guess we are doing ok as piglet was released this year in a Pooh & Friends statue.
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Jen of Jay Dee toys have informed us that Australia Disney Stores will be receiving Pumpkin Pooh, Tigger and Eeyore. At this time we do not know if they will be exclusive or not. If anyone has any additional information please let me know.
Thanks to www.jaydeetoys.com for the pictures and information!
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SA NewsDisneyana Public Day bean

Limited Quantities of the 2001 Official Disneyana Convention Mickey was released during Public Day, September 8, 2001
Thanks to Taimantis for the picture

This official 2001 Official Disneyana Poster was also available during public day at the convention. Here we see that Disney artists have brought the gang together to celebrate our Family Reunion at Disneyland, where it all began!
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Family Reunion Bean Bag Set
In keeping with the Disneyana convention theme, A Disney Family Reunion, here we see Donald Duck and nephews Huey, Dewey and Louis riding together in a plush car on their way to the reunion. All characters are set in place in the car by velcro and can be moved around at will.
Thanks to Kaching Collectibles for the picture!
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Japan News
Cook Pooh
Cook/Chef Pooh is an other Guest Design Pooh
that was just released September 7th in Japan Disney Stores. Pooh is cooking hotcakes.
He has red bandana to show he is the chef.
He sells in Japan stores for 980 yen.
Thanks to Yoko for the pictures and information!
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Japan News
DisneySea Hotel exclusive

MIRACOST Mickey and Minnie Plush Pins are exclusive to Hotel MIRACOSTA in at Tokyo DisneySea and only those who stay at the hotel can buy items available there. (It appears that non-hotel guest are not being allowed to visit the hotel at this time.)
Thanks Yuki for the picture and information
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SA NewsNew Mini Globes
We have had a report of two new Mini Snowglobes One is of Pooh sitting on the top of a Tree house eating honey from a jar. The other globe is of Eeyore sitting on a bridge looking behind him.
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