Happy Birthday Jules Feiffer

Out of Line: The Art of Jules Feiffer Hand-Signed by Jules Feiffer, Marthy Fay, Leonard S. Marcus

Happy birthday to Pulitzer Prize-winning author and cartoonist Jules Feiffer! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is an autographed copy of Out of Line: The Art of Jules Feiffer, the long-awaited illustrated retrospective of Feiffer’s celebrated career including children’s books (The Phantom Tollbooth), plays (Little Murders), movies (Carnal Knowledge and Popeye), and comic strips (most notably in his Pulitzer Prize–winning Village Voice comic strip of 42 years). Hand-signed by artist Jules Feiffer, author Marthy Fay, and historian Leonard S. Marcus, who provided the introduction. Crisp clear signatures on a brand new First Edition. Provenance bookstore signing 2015. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Popeye

Popeye Original Comic Strip Art Signed by Bud Sagendorf

Happy birthday to Popeye the Sailor Man, created by cartoonist E. C. Segar. Popeye first appeared in the daily King Features comic strip Thimble Theatre on January 17, 1929. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original Bud Sagendorf artwork for the daily Popeye strip featuring Popeye, Olive Oyl, Wimpy, and a robot, ink on artist's cardstock, 18 x 5.5 inches, May 13, 1963, signed in the final panel. Sagendorf (1915 - 1994) took over Popeye following the death of Segar in 1938.  Matted and framed (no glass) to an overall size of 21.75 x 9.25 inches. In fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Mort Walker

Beetle Bailey Philosophy Limited Edition Print Hand-Signed by Mort Walker

Happy 92nd birthday to cartoonist Mort Walker, best known as the creator of the comic strips Beetle Bailey in 1950 and Hi and Lois in 1954. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Beetle Bailey "Philosophy" limited edition print published by the Museum of Cartoon Art. Hand-Signed by Mort Walker. Artist Proof numbered AP/10. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Jim Davis

Garfield Gallery Edition Signature Series Limited Edition Statue Hand-Signed By Jim Davis

Happy birthday to cartoonist Jim Davis! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Garfield Gallery Edition Signature Series Limited Edition Statue Hand-Signed By Jim Davis. Interpreted in 3d by sculptor Ruben Procopio from an original drawing created by Garfield creator Jim Davis specifically to inspire the piece, this gallery edition statue captures Garfield in all his self indulgent glory. Hand crafted in heavy weight poly stone the Gallery Edition statue is a numbered limited edition of 500 pieces and includes a signed and numbered plaque, certificate of authenticity and booklet.

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.

Our March Newsletter: New Collectibles!

Collector's Shangri-La by Brandi Milne

Check out our March Newsletter: New Collectibles from Big Eyes, TV Cast Reunions, Signed Premiere Movie Posters, Original Art, more! Many are one-of-a-kind!

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.

Farewell to The Addams Family's Ken Weatherwax

The Addams Family Limited Edition Print Autographed by Charles Addams

Farewell to actor Ken Weatherwax (1955 - 2014), best known as Pugsley Addams on the original The Addams Family television series. Weatherwax died from a heart attack at his home yesterday at the age of 59. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this autographed Charles Addams (1912 - 1988) limited edition print that reproduces one of his famous Addams Family cartoons from The New Yorker Magazine. Published in the late 1980s by the U.S. Historical Society in a hand-signed numbered edition of 500, these rarely surface on the open market. 16 x 20 inch print on heavy 80 lb paper. 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 Al Jaffee - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Popeye #9 Retailer Incentive Cover Original Art Signed by Al Jaffee

Happy 93rd birthday to cartoonist Al Jaffee, best known for his work in MAD Magazine, especially his regular features, the "Mad Fold-In" and "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions". At 59 years and still going, he is the publication's longest-running contributor. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original cover art by Jaffee for IDW's new Popeye comic book series. Ink on 7.5 X 10.5 inch bond paper with small cut-out correction by Jaffee. In Excellent condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Remembering Will Eisner - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Art of Will Eisner: A Retrospective Limited Edition Print Autographed by Will Eisner

Today marks the birthday of pioneering cartoonist Will Eisner (1917 - 2005), best known for his comic series The Spirit (1940–1952). Eisner popularized the term "graphic novel", and the comics industry Eisner Award is named in his honor. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this signed and numbered variant printing of the official poster of Will Eisner's career retrospective at the Museum of Cartoon Art from 1988. This is a large print (25 inches x 39 inches), printed in six colors on a stiff, acid-free rag card stock. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Remembering Milton Caniff - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Milton Caniff's Terry and the Pirates Hot-Shot Charlie Mask Ad Prototype Original Art (1953)

Today marks the birthday of Milton Caniff (1907 - 1988), legendary cartoonist famous for the Terry and the Pirates and Steve Canyon comic strips. Caniff was also one of the founders and former president of the National Cartoonists Society (I'm proud to be a member), and was inducted into the comic book industry's Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 1988. Our Collector's Treasure is this Terry and the Pirates "Hot-Shot Charlie" Mask Ad Prototype Original Art (1953). Prototype artwork for a Canada Dry giveaway, originally from the Gordon Gold advertising archives. Hand cut and colored mask ad measures approximately 10.5 x 8 inches  matted and Plexiglas framed with brass plaque for an overall size of 19.5 x 17 inches  This piece is pictured in the Hake's Pop Culture Memorabilia Price Guide. From The Art of the Funnies Collection. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.