Disney Character Dolls. Disney characters have been popular with doll makers for many years. The first doll created was by Charlotte Clarke who made a Mickey Mouse doll in the 1930’s after the animated short film “Steamboat Willie” was released. Other doll makers such as Chad Valley, Barbie and R John Wright have also made dolls based on characters by Disney. These dolls would have been licensed by Disney.
Below are some examples and price guides of Disney dolls including a modern Mary Poppins Barbie doll and a set of Chad Valley Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs dolls.
Group of 2 Mattel Barbie Pink Label Mary Poppins Fashion Figures. Disney. 2007. New in original packaging. 11 1/2 – 12 inches. Bert and Mary Poppins.
Sold for US$70 at Matthew Bullock Auctioneers in 2022
Composition Snow White doll, sleep eyes, open mouth with 4 teeth mohair wig, wearing original blue velveteen & yellow rayon dress with illustrations around skirt hem, matching cape and collar, original cotton muslin onesie, socks and oilcloth shoes (sole coming off one), all-original Snow White using the Shirley Temple mold, marked “Shirley Temple 22″ on back, c 1937, 21” h, broken finger on right hand, stringing a little loose
Sold for US$200 at William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals in 2022
R. John Wright Dolls, Walt Disney’s “Geppetto & Pinocchio” Series I – Marionette, #204/500, tag sewn on Geppettos pants, no tag on Pinocchio, with COA, stands and original box.
Sold for US$800 at Apple Tree Auction Center in 2022
CHAD VALLEY ENGLISH SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS DOLLS.
All in boxes. Dolls look original, boxes appear to be reproductions. There is Snow White with tag, marked “Made by the Chad Valley by Permission of Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse Ltd.”, and seven dwarfs. All dolls are pressed felt with painted facial features. Snow White has a black mohair wig. Some of the costumes on the dolls are cotton and felt. There is some partial soiling and wear. Condition: (Very Good – Excellent). Dimensions: Largest Box: 6 – 3/4″ x 4″ x 19 – 3/4″.
Sold for US$1,000 at Dan Morphy Auctions in 2022
DEAN’S RAG OPEN MOUTH MICKEY MOUSE DOLL
All original and in great condition. 11″ Excellent
Sold for US$875 at Milestone Auctions in 2022
