Originally Posted By Timbuk2 Can anybody tell me if artists Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily are creating more collectibles for Disneyland now that the 50th year is (almost) over? I am a big fan of their work and, like many others, I feel that their amazing creations were the best part of the whole 50th anniversary. I saw them at the nffc show last year and was blown away by the things they were designing at the time. ...and if you don't know about these guys yet, by golly, you really need to get informed. Here's a link to an article on Jim Hill with some jaw-dropping images: <a href="http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/chris_merritt/archive/2005/03/28/1688.aspx" target="_blank">http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/ chris_merritt/archive/2005/03/28/1688.aspx</a>
Originally Posted By Pinngurll Kevin and Jody are real sweet guys (and a couple of cuties-heehee) - I spent a lot of $$$ on their collectables this year and some of the things I didn't even know were their designs until later. My guess is they'll be presenting at the NFFC show in July (exact date??) -Pinny
Originally Posted By tonyanton I know a few new collectible were added to the site last month or so. I believe that is it for Disneyland's 50th. Some of the items were an Omnibus replica and a bronze auctioneer from "Pirates..." Their stuff was great. I got the Barker Bird, Casey Jr. ticket booth, and a few other things.
Originally Posted By williamedit The only other item I heard they were coming out with is a 16 inch Mark Twain riverboat figure without the 50th decorations on it. Possibly in July. This would be great as I feel we need a really great representation of this original Disney icon. Nothing wrong with the Olszewski piece, I'd just like to have a larger model. Also, I think it would be great if Kevin and Jody were to occasionally release an extinct attraction piece, namely, a model of the phantom boat (love those tail fins), a working clock of the world and an HO scale train set of the Viewliner. Alas, I doubt if the market is very large for these but I can dream.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 I really can't wait to see that Mark Twain model. I hope it's wood. I am on the fence about the Olszewski piece, and want to see how the new one looks before buying one.
Originally Posted By Powerhouse <<"Also, I think it would be great if Kevin and Jody were to occasionally release an extinct attraction piece...">> Jody Daily's house of the future model is a really great representation. The box it came in was surprisingly nice too. I'd like to see K&J do something major based on Adventure Thru Inner Space. Disneyland should never have taken that ride out. Kevin and Jody could do something with the microscope and the giant eyeball maybe. I bought the Enchanted Tiki Room drummer god which I haven't heard many people here talk about. Did anyone here get one...and what did you think of it? I thought it was excellent.
Originally Posted By williamedit Powerhouse, I too have the Tiki drummer. It's a great piece and it must be popular because at disneyshopping it's backordered for nine weeks. I found it a bit scary and creepy at first but once I put it against a thatch/bamboo background it fit right in. And hey, it helps scare the mice away. Your extinct attraction idea about Inner Space is great. Maybe Kevin and Jodi read the boards and will agree with some of our suggestions. Guys, are you listening? How about a big figure/fountain of Skull Rock with the pirate ship.
Originally Posted By DlandDug Kevin had been creating pieces for years before the 50th, and I am sure he will continue after. I especially like his set of trinket boxes that were sold through the Gallery stores. He also did some nice general merchandise pieces for the Enchanted Tiki Room that were sold inside Disneyland.
Originally Posted By JODYDAILY Hi there. Thanks everybody for the kind words. Both Kevin and I will be at the July convention this year showcasing some of the new stuff we've been working on. We have more than a few items I think you are all going to love (and be surprised by....no hints). I'm hoping we get a sample of the Mark Twain in time for the show as it is coming out fantastic! There will be no 50th overdress as we did tons of reasearch and were able to base our replica on the original 1955 boat (which is before the rear stairways were moved to make way for the stage added for the dixieland nights in the early 60's). Currently we are trying to finalize the correct flags used on the boat on opening day. If I don't get the sample in I promise to bring images of the model (plus some of the cool reference pics we found) and we can pour over as many obsessive details as you can stand. Hope you all can make it, -j
Originally Posted By williamedit Jody, Thank you for the kind feedback. It would be an honor to meet you guys but, unfortunatly, I'm tucked away here in Philadelphia and will be unable to attend. The Mark Twain sounds fantastic and I can't wait to see the other goodies you are going to unveil. Thank you again for being in tune with what the serious Disney collectors want. These last couple of years have been a dream come true for me re collecting Disney Park merchandise. Keep up the great work. Bill.
Originally Posted By leemac Jody Thanks for the post. By the way if you have any photos of upcoming product that you would like to share with those that cannot attend the NFFC Convention then all of us at LP would be more than happy to showcase them in a feature article. Lee lee@laughingplace.com
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 Thanks for posting, Jody! I'm very excited about the Mark Twain and can't wait to see photos of it...and can't wait to put it in my house!!
Originally Posted By Timbuk2 Dland Dug - responding to your message, I had read in some magazine that Kevin and Jody had designed those tiki room ceramic mugs everyone mistakes for Shag designs (except for the ones clearly marked "Shag", obviously). I know also they are really into oceanic art and exotic stuff like Marc Davis was. Doug, you mentioned that Kevin Kidney created some Disneyland trinket boxes some time ago. What were those pieces exactly, and can you still buy them anywhere? Someone should do a catalog or pictorial list of all the Disney items these guys have done over the years. Much of it, I'm sure, was uncredited, so it would be a great help to those of us who want to start collecting "K&J" stuff.... Thanks for all the info guys - and Jody, it's awesome you chimed in here. I'll be at the NFFC show in July - and I'm stoked about the Mark Twain! You've got my money, sight unseen, because I know it's gonna be gorgeous with you guys creating it.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<I think it would be great if Kevin and Jody were to occasionally release an extinct attraction piece, namely, a model of the phantom boat (love those tail fins), a working clock of the world and an HO scale train set of the Viewliner.>> FWIW, an HO scale model of the viewliner would be tiny, as the train wasn't full-sized to begin with. If you would want it to fit on HO track, it would then be an HO gauge model, not scale.
Originally Posted By deadmentellnotales Man I so want that tiki figurine, I'm going to be a little tapped for about a month and a half until august, I hope they will still have them by then. It will make the perfect setting for my adventureland themed decor!
Originally Posted By deadmentellnotales BTW how does one get in with Disney to design stuff, I've always been curious and have had some ideas rollin around the old noggin for a while
Originally Posted By Powerhouse A working clock of the world would be fantastic - and something based on Swiss Family's Treehouse!!!! I always thought Disneyland should bring that back. What day/days is the July NFFC anyway??
Originally Posted By leemac <<BTW how does one get in with Disney to design stuff, I've always been curious and have had some ideas rollin around the old noggin for a while>> It is tough deadmentellnotales. Very hard as Disney will not accept any unsolicited material for fear of breach of copyright issues later. You would need to look at disneycareers.com to see if there are any internal openings in your field.
Originally Posted By deadmentellnotales thanks leemac!!! just think of the kind of world we could have without lawyers and their litigous clients
Originally Posted By williamedit In reference to post 14, yes, trekkeruss, I am aware of the small size of the Viewliner. It was built 1/2 scale and ran on 30" gauge track. I would like to have one in HO SCALE as I am planning to build a HO scale layout of the early Tomorrowland. HO GUAGE would result in a larger model but then it would be out of scale with the rest of the land. Purely selfish reason on my part for wanting the train in HO scale. Bill.
