Happy Birthday Jodi Benson

Walt Disney's The Little Mermaid: The Sketchbook Art Print Hand-Signed by Ron Clements, John Musker, Jodi Benson

Happy birthday to actress and singer Jodi Benson, best known for providing both the speaking and the singing voice of Disney's Princess Ariel in The Little Mermaid (1989) and its sequels. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this full-color print of a background study by noted artist Chris Van Allsburg (The Polar Express) created during production of The Little Mermaid issued to promote its book Disney's The Little Mermaid: The Sketchbook. It is signed in gold ink in the bottom margin by the film's two directors, Ron Clements and John Musker, and Jodi Benson. 12.5 x 19 inches. Near Mint condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus third party COA.

May the 4th Be With You

Star Wars Holiday Special Stormtroopers Animation Production Cel Set-Up Original Art

Happy Star Wars Day! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Star Wars Holiday Special Stormtroopers Animation Production Cel Set-Up Original Art (Lucasfilm, 1978). The Stormtroopers come swooping in, in the set-up from scene 19-4 of the very first Star Wars spin-off. This infamous program was shown in its entirety only once, and introduced several elements of the Star Wars universe. This original hand-painted three cel set-up has an image area of 12 x 5.5 inches, placed over a 12.75 x 9.5 inches print background, and is in Fine condition. Includes a Lucasfilm sticker and COA from Sunday Funnies.

Happy Birthday Billy West

Futurama Print Hand-Signed by Billy West and Katey Sagal

Happy birthday to versatile voice actor Billy West, best known as the voice of both Ren and Stimpy on The Ren & Stimpy Show, several characters including the title character on the animated series Doug, and many of the voices on the sci-fi cartoon Futurama. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color glossy print from Futurama which has been hand-signed in person by stars Billy West (Philip Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Doctor Zoidberg, Zapp Brannigan) and Katey Sagal (Leela). Crisp clear signatures on a mint print. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Richard Williams

Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Production Cel Set-Up

Happy birthday to animator Richard Williams, best known as animation director on Disney/Amblin's Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988), his unfinished feature film The Thief and the Cobbler, and the animated sequences of What's New, Pussycat? (1965), The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968), and two of the Pink Panther films. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Who Framed Roger Rabbit? production cel set-up. Original hand-painted 12-field production cel of Roger Rabbit over a photo background of Bob Hoskins as Eddie Valiant. A great classic Roger pose, matted and framed to 18.5 x 13.5 inches with Disney seal on the lower left corner and original certificate on the back. In Fine condition. Roger runs from the top to the bottom of this cel and is an impressive 8 inches tall. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Tex Avery

Tex Avery Northwest Hounded Police Original Animation Production Drawing

Today marks the birthday of animator Fred "Tex" Avery (1908-1980), best known for creating the characters of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Droopy (who co-stars in this film), and Screwy Squirrel. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original final animation drawing of the escaped convict Wolf  from the MGM cartoon Northwest Hounded Police (1946) directed by Tex Avery. This cartoon was ranked 28th on Jerry Beck's list of The 50 Greatest Cartoons and 27th on Cartoon Network's own list of Greatest 50 Cartoons. Very Fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus third party COA.

Happy Birthday Walt Disney

Original Vintage Walt Disney's Fantasia ReRelease 1969/1970 Psychedelic Movie Poster 

Happy birthday to animation legend and pop culture icon Walt Disney! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original vintage Fantasia 1969/1970 Psychedelic Movie Poster. The 1940 animation classic Fantasia was re-released in December 1969 to a whole new audience clamoring for films with psychedelic visuals and dynamic soundtracks. To capture the interest of the "Summer of Love" drug-experimenting crowd, this is the most vibrant and unusual Disney poster we have ever seen. Looks great under black light! Heavy stock paper. Approximately 14 x 22 inches. Not a reproduction. Fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Remembering Animation Pioneer Chuck Jones

Chuck Jones The Dot and the Line Academy Award Presentation Display with Original Production Background

Today marks the birthday of Chuck Jones (1912 - 2002), animator best known for his Warner Bros. Cartoons,  Tom and Jerry shorts, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, and The Dot and the Line. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is The Dot and the Line Academy Award Presentation Display with Original Production Background. Directed by Chuck Jones and Maurice Noble, and produced by Jones for MGM, the ten-minute short was the winner of the Academy Award for Animated Short Film for 1965. This is an actual production background used in this film, in a 23 x 24 inch framed set-up with a recreated hand-painted cel of the line placed on the background for presentation purposes. A special Academy Award presentation matting showcases an image of Jones receiving his Oscar, as well as an image of the nomination certificate for the short. A unique and one of a kind set-up, accompanied by a letter of authenticity. In Excellent condition. From the Chuck Jones Family Collection. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Farewell to Dickie Jones - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Pinocchio Photo Autographed by Dickie Jones and Eddie Carroll

Farewell to actor Dickie Jones, who died at his home in Northridge, California on Monday at the age of 87. Starting as a child cowboy performer, Jones landed roles in the Our Gang comedies, the 1937 film Stella Dallas, and - as he is best remembered - the star in Walt Disney's second full-length feature, Pinocchio. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch classic image from  Pinocchio which has been hand signed by Jones (1927-2014) and by Eddie Carroll (1933-2010) who had provided the voice of Jiminy Cricket since Cliff Edwards died in 1971. Crisp clear signatures on a mint glossy color photograph. Provenance Hollywood Show convention. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday to Animator Sally Cruikshank - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Face Like A Frog Complete Production Cel Set-Up with Background Signed by Sally Cruikshank

Happy birthday to animator Sally Cruikshank whose work includes short films for Sesame Street, and whose short Quasi at the Quackadero (1975) was inducted into the United States National Film Registry. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this production cel set-up including hand-painted background for her colorful, surrealistic film Face Like a Frog (1987). Gouache on 4 untrimmed animation cel sheets, 10.5 x 12.5 with an image size of approximately 9 x 12 inches. The film features music by Danny Elfman performed by Oingo Boingo (credited as The Mystic Knights). Hand-Signed by Sally Cruikshank. In Excellent condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Remembering Mel Blanc - Collector's Treasure of the Day

That's Not All Folks! Promo Script Owned and Autographed by Mel Blanc

Happy birthday to Mel Blanc (1908-1989), "the man of 1000 voices" best known as the voice of  Woody Woodpecker, Barney Rubble, and almost every character in the Warner Brothers cartoon cannon. I was privileged to meet Mr. Blanc several times in the 1980s, and he gave me the above photo on one of these occasions. Our Collector's Treasure of the day is this autographed two page promotional script for his memoir That's Not All Folks! The script features Mel performing the voice of his characters Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Foghorn Leghorn, Yosemite Sam, Pepe Le Pew, and Tweety in promoting his autobiography. Provenance Mel Blanc Estate. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Farewell to Actor Bob Hoskins - Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Production Cel Set-Up

Farewell to Bob Hoskins (1942-2014) who died yesterday at the age of 71. The British actor was best known for playing tough guys with big hearts, as in this original hand-painted 12-field production cel from Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988). Roger is shown over a photo background of Hoskins as Eddie Valiant. A classic shot, matted and framed to 18.5 x 13.5 inches with Disney seal on the lower left corner and original certificate on the back.

Happy Birthday Billy West - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Original Ren and Stimpy Drawing Autographed by John K. and Billy West

Happy birthday to versatile voice actor Billy West, best known as the voice of both Ren and Stimpy on The Ren & Stimpy Show, several characters including the title character on the animated series Doug, and Philip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg and many others on Futurama. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original hand drawn and signed Ren & Stimpy illustration by creator John Kricfalusi, also signed by West. Mint off-white cardstock measuring 9 x 12 inches. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Remembering Carl Barks - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Before He Became the Duck Man Set of Two Limited Edition Prints Autographed by Carl Barks

Today marks the birthday of Carl Barks (1901 - 2000), the Disney Studio illustrator and comic book creator who invented Duckburg and many of its inhabitants, such as Scrooge McDuck, the Beagle Boys, and Gyro Gearloose. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this set of two limited edition art prints of cartoons drawn by Carl Barks before he joined the Walt Disney Studio in 1935. Both are numbered "114/120" and signed in full by Carl Barks below the image. The set was published by Another Rainbow for the International Museum of Cartoon Art. Included are the Museum's numbered Certificate of Authenticity and envelope in which the set was distributed. On the back of each print is a label that states: "this drawing, submitted to Disney's in 1935 helped get me hired. Carl Barks." Blue and black ink on two 10.5 x 14inch heavyweight paper sheets. In Fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Matt Groening - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Rock Bottom Remainders Limited Edition Print Signed by 12 incl. Stephen King, Amy Tan, Dave Barry, Matt Groening

Happy birthday to cartoonist Matt Groening, best known as the creator of the comic strip Life in Hell (1977–2012) and the television series The Simpsons (1989–present) and Futurama (1999–2003, 2008–2013). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this signed limited edition lithograph commemorating the 20th anniversary and final concerts of his band The Rock Bottom Remainders.  The rock and roll band consisted of popular authors including Groening whose concerts raised millions of dollars for charity. The band took its self-mocking name from the publishing term "remaindered book," a work of which the unsold remainder of the publisher's stock of copies is sold at a reduced price.  The caricature of the band was created in 2003 by Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist David Horsey and is signed by members Stephen King, Amy Tan, Dave Barry, Scott Turow, Mitch Albom, Greg Iles, Matt Groening, Roy Blount Jr., James McBride, Ridley Pearson, Sam Barry and Kathi Kamen Goldmark. The image is approximately 11 x 17 inches and printed on archival stock. Fine condition. Numbered in a edition of 270. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Remembering Walt Disney - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Walt Disney reads to his grandson / Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse in Color Signed by Carl Barks and Floyd Gottfredson

Today marks the birthday of Walt Disney (1901-1966), animation pioneer and founder of Disney Studios and Theme Parks. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this limited edition book, Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse in Color signed by Carl Barks (1901 - 2000) and Floyd Gottfredson (1905 - 1986). Barks was an American Disney Studio illustrator and comic book creator who invented Duckburg and many of its inhabitants, such as Scrooge McDuck, the Beagle Boys, and Gyro Gearloose. Gottfredson was an American cartoonist best known for his defining work on the Mickey Mouse comic strip. Prescott, AZ: Another Rainbow Publishing, [1988]. Special edition limited to 3,000 copies, this being number 992, signed by Floyd Gottfredson and Carl Barks; with a picture disc containing an interview with Gottfredson and Barks conducted in the spring of 1983. Oblong folio. 248 pages. Fine in acetate cover. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Dan Castellaneta - Collector's Treasure of the Day

The Simpsons Print Signed by Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Happy birthday today to Dan Castellaneta, the voice of Homer Simpson, Abraham "Grampa" Simpson, Barney Gumble, Krusty the Clown, Groundskeeper Willie, Mayor Quimby and Hans Moleman! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color print from The Simpsons, which has been hand-signed by actors Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner (Marge), Nancy Cartwright (Bart), and Yeardley Smith (Lisa). The Simpsons is the longest-running scripted show in television history. Crisp clear signatures on a mint glossy photo. Provenance Julien's Auctions. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

We'd also like to take this opportunity to honor Castellaneta's co-star Marcia Wallace, best known as the voice of Edna Krabappel, who passed away this week. She will be missed.

Happy Birthday Trey Parker - Collector's Treasure of the Day

South Park Print Autographed by Trey Parker and Matt Stone

Happy birthday to Trey Parker, co-creator of the animated series South Park and the Tony Award-winning musical The Book of Mormon. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color print from South Park that has been hand-signed by Trey Parker and co-creator Matt Stone. Crisp clear signatures on a mint photo. Provenance Julien's Auctions. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Free Tickets to Spike and Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation 20th Anniversary Show

Collector's Shangri-La is proud to sponsor Spike and Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation! We're giving away two pairs of FREE tickets to four lucky animation fans for Spike and Mike's 20th Anniversary Show at the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla, California. Spike and Mike's is THE ORIGINAL - and THE BEST- festival of short subject animation for grown-ups. If you have a ticklish funny bone and a strong stomach this is not a show to be missed!

NOTE:  The contest has ended. Congratulations to winners Margaret S. and Logan K.!

Happy Happy Anniversary Ren & Stimpy - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Original Ren and Stimpy Drawing Autographed by John K. and Billy West

Happy Happy Joy Joy! On this date in 1991, John Kricfalusi's The Ren & Stimpy Show premiered on Nickelodeon! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original hand drawn and signed Ren & Stimpy illustration by creator John Kricfalusi on mint off-white cardstock measuring 9 x 12 inches. It is also hand signed by legendary voice actor Billy West. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus RR Auction COA.

Happy Birthday to Stan Freberg - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Stan Freberg Hand-Signed Photo

Happy 87th birthday to voice actor, puppeteer, and comedian Stan Freberg! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch photograph autographed by Freberg who best known for his novelty albums for Capitol Records, his radio show The Stan Freberg Show, and for Bob Clampett's puppet television show Time for Beanie. Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.