The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Gifts & Decorations Through Online Auctions (NAPSA)—Auctions offer holiday shoppers many benefits— unique gifts and a shopping environment far from holiday-crazed stores chief among them. For simple shopping, just log onto the popular Disney Auctions Website for items featuring classic Disney characters. Collectors, fans and anyone looking for unusual gifts and festive decorations can find a treasure trove of Disney merchandise to bid on. Selections range from bargains to one-of-a-kind collector’s items direct from the Disney vaults, even props from major motion picture releases. The site’s line-up this season includes: Disney Snow Globes: These valuable commemorative items include globes with some of Disney’s most popular characters sending a Christmas card, based on the 1936 Disney holiday card that was sent to employees. With a starting bid price of $45, this is a limited edition of 500. Also available: “A Nightmare Before Christmas” snow globes, an edition of just 350 with bids starting between $60-65. Big Mickey Figurine: Available online for the first time, this adorable figurine is based on “Mickey’s Fire Brigade,” a famous cartoon from 1935. Standing two feet high, it features Mickey dressed as a fireman with hose; the stand has images from the cartoon. A limited edition of 200. * Collectible Watches: Produced by Relic, these fine quality watches include Mickey Santa, “A Nightmare Before Christmas” characters An online auction offers great holiday shopping with something for everyone who loves Disney char- acters (www.disneyauctions.com). Jack and Sally, and “Lilo and Stitch.” Harmony Kingdom Boxes: Especially big with collectors, these lovely boxes include “A Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” designs. With limited editions of 500, bidding starts at just $50. “Disney Deals,” apparel, collectibles, toys and more at value prices. Other items to bid on include: artwork from the directto-video animated film “Very Merry Pooh Year;” Christmas pins; cars used in the films “Princess Diaries,” “Coyote Ugly,” and “Enemyof the State;” as well as artwork, collector’s pins, maquettes and more from the new Disney holiday animated film, “Treasure Planet.” Remember, auction items change weekly so keep an eye out for that perfect gift. To learn more—orstart the bidding—visit www.disneyauctions.com.
