Walt Disney Archives Collection - Jiminy Cricket Maquette

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Walt Disney Archives Collection - Jiminy Cricket Maquette Pinocchio  was the first Disney feature to utilize animator models, or ''maquettes.'' The molds for this Jiminy Cricket figurine comes from a digital scan of the original, expressive piece for the production. Introduced September 2015 “Jiminy Cricket Maquette” from the Walt Disney Archives collection Numbered Limited Edition: only 3,500 made; includes matching hand-numbered certificate of verification and story card Captures Pinocchio as seen in original animator model Vintage coloration achieved through hand-matching paint swatches from the Disney paint palette to originals Height: 10.4cm What is an Animation Maquette? Maquettes were first used by Disney animators in the late 1930s; they served as important reference to keep the character appearance consistent and to allow the artists to study different angles. Original maquettes in the company’s collection were digital scans by Disney Imagineers to create the production molds for these exquisite hand crafted limited edition reproductions. To accurately reflect the coloration of vintage maquettes, swatches of the Disney paint palette were hand-matched to the originals.