Disney Animators' Collection

The **Disney Animators' Collection** is a line of dolls produced by the Walt Disney Corporation.

## Premise and Development

The DisneyStore Department in Burbank, California came up with the idea to create "official" toddler versions of the Disney Princess to sell as dolls, allegedly to "celebrate the heritage of classic Disney animation." Production was overseen by Mark Henn and Glen Keane, two legendary Disney animators who had previously worked on several of the characters' films. While the designers would make sketches, the dolls would be designed as computer generated models before models would be made. The original lineup consisted of the first ten members of the Disney Princess franchise.

Henn and Keane explained that while most of the characters had not appeared as children, it was an interesting project to develop as they considered what each girl would be like as a child. They thought through every aspect, assuring each doll would be faithful to their original story. They praised the first wave of dolls, seeing them as "little jewels."

Each doll is sold in a collectors' box decorated with concept art of the character (and others) as children, and with the exception of Series 2, comes with a small plush friend. The dolls have been considered unique for the detail put into their facial expressions, giving them a sense of character.

In 2013, Matt Nolte oversaw design of the Mérida doll. In 2014, Tinker Bell and the *Frozen* characters were added, with the former designed by Steven Thompson., and the latter characters were designed by Bill Schwab (character design supervisor), Tony Smeed (animation supervisor) and Jim Kim. In 2015, Aladdin was designed by Eric Goldberg.

In 2016, three new characters were added: Alice, designed by Dale Baer, Lilo Pelekai, designed by Byron Howard, and Boo. In 2017, Howard also designed a young Flynn Rider, and Schwab's designed Moana.

In 2019, to celebrate the 60th and 30th anniversaries of *Sleeping Beauty* and *The Little Mermaid,* the first villain characters were created for the lineup, Maleficent and Ursula.

## Doll Lineups

### 2011

* **October 3:** The first lineup is released: Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Fa Mulan, Tiana and Rapunzel.

### 2013

* All released dolls are all given slight redesigns, henceforth referred to as "redesign waves." They are all now in their second designs.
* Mérida is added to the lineup.

### 2014

* Tinker Bell is added to the lineup.
* Kristoff Bjorgman is added to the lineup.
* Anna and Elsa are added to the lineup.
* The third redesign wave occurs.

### 2016

* Alice is added to the lineup.
* Boo is added to the lineup.
* Lilo Pelekai is added to the lineup.

### 2017

* Flynn Rider is added to the lineup.
* Moana is added to the lineup.
* **December 02** - The first wave of Disney Animators' Collection Littles Mystery Micro Collectible Figures are released.

### 2018

* **January 4**: Elena Flores is added to the lineup.
* **April 14**: Tinker Bell is given a Special Edition release, marking the first Animators Collection Special Edition.
* **November 3**: Rapunzel's special edition is released along with the Disney Animators' Collection Origins Dolls.

### 2019

* The fourth redesign wave.
* Moana is given her third redesign.
* **September 29:** Maleficent and Ursula are added to the lineup as limited editions to celebrate the 60th and 30th anniversaries of *Sleeping Beauty* and *The Little Mermaid.*
* Continuing to celebrate these anniversaries, special editions of Ariel and Aurora are released.

### 2020

* **February 1:** Pocahontas is given a Special Edition release.
* Alice's second edition is released.

### 2021

* Rapunzel's sixth edition is released.
* Pocahontas's fifth edition is released.
* Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle and Mérida's fourth editions are released.
* Tinker Bell's third edition is released.

## Additional Merchandise

### 2015

#### Figurines and Plush Figures

* Anna & Elsa Deluxe Gift Set
* Mini Collection 15pc Set

### 2016

* Disney Animators' Collection Journal - $16.95
* Disney Animators' Collection iPhone 6 Case - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Mug - $14.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Drink Bottle with Straw, "Princess", "Tinker Bell" and "Frozen" Editions - $8.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Small Rolling Luggage - $44.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Crayon Book Set - $12.95

#### Clothing

* Disney Animators’ Collection Woven Dress for Girls - $29.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Leggings Set for Girls - $29.95
* Disney Animators’ Collection Snow White Sweatshirt for Girls - $24.95
* Disney Animators’ Collection Pocahontas Top - $19.95

#### Figurines and Plush Figures

* Disney Animators' Collection Deluxe Figure Play Set - $24.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Anna Plush Doll - Frozen - Small - 13 - $14.95
* Disney Animators’ Collection Elsa Plush Doll – Frozen – Small – 13 - $14.95
* Disney Animators’ Collection Kristoff Plush Doll – Frozen – Small – 12 1/2” - $14.95

### 2017

* Disney Animators' Collection Advent Calendar - $34.95
* Cinderella Disney Animators' Collection iPhone 7 Case - Customizable - $34.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Mason Jar Ceramic Mug - $14.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Crossbody Bag - Small - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Disney Princess Canvas Print - Customizable - $110.00
* Disney Animators' Collection Disney Princesses Table Lamp - Customizable - $52.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Disney Princess Throwpillow - Customizable - $42.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Disney Princess Tote Bag - Customizable - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Disney Princesses Two-Tone Coffee Mug - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Disney Princess Water Bottle - Customizable - $21.95
* Jasmine Disney Animators' Collection Water Bottle - Customizable - $21.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Jewelry Box - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Journal Set - $16.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Rolling Luggage - $59.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Zippered Reusable Tote - $3.95

#### Clothing

* Disney Animators' Collection Belle Sweater for Girls - $29.95
* Belle Disney Animators' Collection Sweatshirt for Women - Customizable - $37.95
* Belle Disney Animators' Collection T-Shirt for Girls - Customizable - $18.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Fashion Tee for Women - Cinderella- $29.95
* Cinderella Disney Animators' Collection Raglan T-Shirt for Kids - Customizable
* Disney Animators' Collection Cinderella Set for Girls
* Disney Animators' Collection Disney Princess Dress for Girls - $29.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Disney Princess Winter Jacket for Girls - $39.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Fashion Set for Girls
* Jasmine Disney Animators' Collection Burnout T-Shirt for Women - Customizable - $34.95
* Jasmine Disney Animators' Collection Sweatshirt for Kids - Customizable - $22.95
* Disney Animators' Collection PJ Gift Set for Kids - Jasmine
* Disney Animators' Collection Rain Booties for Kids - $24.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Rainwear Set
* Disney Animators' Collection Reversible Rain Jacket for Kids - $34.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Sweater for Women - $39.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Umbrella for Kids - $12.95

#### Figurines and Plush Figures

* Disney Animators' Collection Mini Doll Gift Set - $99.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Mega Figure Set - $49.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Ariel Mini Doll Play Set - 5 - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Boo Mini Doll Play Set - 5 - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Elsa Mini Doll Play Set - 5 - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Merida Mini Doll Play Set - 5 - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Rapunzel Mini Doll Play Set - 5 - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Tinker Bell Mini Doll Play Set - 5 - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Belle Micro Doll Play Set - 2 - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Frozen Micro Doll Play Set - 2 - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Rapunzel Micro Doll Play Set - 2 - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Snow White Micro Doll Play Set - 2 - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Tinker Bell Micro Doll Play Set - 2 - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Mystery Micro Collectible Figure - Wave 1 - $4.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Ariel Plush Doll - Small - 13
* Disney Animators' Collection Aurora Plush Doll - Small - 13
* Disney Animators' Collection Baby Sea Turtle Plush - Moana - Mini Bean Bag - 9
* Disney Animators' Collection Moana Plush Doll - Small - 12 - $14.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Owl Mini Beanbag - Sleeping Beauty
* Disney Animators' Collection Rapunzel Plush Doll - Small - 12 - $14.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Scrump Plush - Lilo & Stitch 8 Mini Bean Bag - 8 - $9.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Sven Plush Doll - Frozen - Small - 5.5 - $9.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Tinker Bell Plush Doll - Small - 13

### 2018

* Disney Animators' Collection Calendar Journal - $16.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Canvas Paint Set - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Mystery Micro Collectible Figure Tray - Wave 1 - $118.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Mystery Micro Collectible Figure Tray - Wave 2 - $118.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Mystery Micro Collectible Figure Tray - Wave 3 - $118.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Disney Princess Mug - $14.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Disney Princess Stationery Kit - $16.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Fashion Bag for Kids - $14.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Advent Calendar - $49.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Petite Tote Bag - $7.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Pocahontas Fashion Backpack for Kids - $24.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Ariel Rolling Luggage for Kids - $59.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Rolling Luggage - $69.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Stationery Set - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Stationery Set - Tinker Bell - $12.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Travel Mug - $16.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Wall Art Set - $14.95
* Disney Princess Disney Animators' Collection Makeup Pouch - $16.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Zippered Reusable Tote - $3.95
* Moana Disney Animators' Collection Crossbody Bag - $16.95
* Mulan Disney Animators' Collection Wallet - $29.95

### Clothing

* Disney Princess Disney Animators' Collection Backpack - $34.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Disney Princess T-Shirt for Girls - Customizable - $18.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Dress Set for Girls - $39.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Fancy Dress for Girls - Mulan - $39.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Flats for Kids - Tinker Bell - $16.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Pajama Set for Women - $26.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Pinafore Set for Girls - Tinker Bell - $29.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Sleep Set for Girls - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Snow White Sneakers for Kids - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Woven Sun Dress - $29.95
* Moana Shirt and Shorts Set for Girls - Disney Animators' Collection - $29.95
* Mulan Tank Top for Girls - Disney Animators' Collection - $19.95
* Pocahontas Sweater and Skirt Set for Girls - Disney Animators' Collection - $29.95
* Snow White Denim Jacket for Girls - Disney Animators' Collection - $39.95

### Figurines and Plush Figures

* Disney Animators' Collection Aurora Doll - Origins Series - $24.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Belle Doll - Origins Series - $24.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Mowgli Doll - Origins Series - $24.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Anna Mini Doll Play Set - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Cinderella Mini Doll Play Set - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Jasmine Mini Doll Play Set - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Moana Mini Doll Play Set - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Ariel Micro Doll Play Set - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Mystery Micro Collectible Figure - Wave 2 - $4.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Mystery Micro Collectible Figure - Wave 3 - $4.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Mystery Micro Collectible Figure - Wave 4 - $4.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Mystery Micro Collectible Figure - Wave 5 - $4.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Mystery Micro Collectible Figure - Wave 6 - $4.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Mystery Micro Collectible Figure - Wave 7 - $4.95
* Disney Animators' Little Collection Arendelle Castle Surprise Feature Playset - Frozen - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Little Collection Belle Surprise Feature Playset - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles: Lilo Surprise Feature Playset - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Littles Motunui Island Surprise Feature Playset - Moana - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Mega Figurine Set - $49.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Rapunzel's Artist Armoire Playset - $49.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Belle Plush Doll - Small - $14.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Lilo Plush Doll - Small - $14.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Little Brother Plush - Mulan - Mini Bean Bag - $9.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Philippe Nurture Set - Beauty and the Beast - $49.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Snow White Plush Doll - Small - $14.95

### 2019

* Disney Animators' Collection Mug - Maleficent - $16.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Mug - Ursula - $16.95

### Clothing

* Disney Animators' Collection Lightweight Puffy Jacket for Girls - $34.95

### Figurines and Plush Figures

* Disney Animators' Collection Tiana Plush Doll - Small - 12" - $14.95

### 2020

* Belle Disney Animators' Collection iPhone 7 Case - Customizable - $56.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Aurora Bedtime Set - $19.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Coloring Pad and Colored Pencil Set - $16.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Fashion Backpack for Women - $39.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Ballet Bag for Kids - $24.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Belle Feeding High Chair - Beauty and the Beast
* Disney Animators' Collection Fleece Throw - $19.99
* Disney Animator's Collection Mug - $16.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Notebook and Folder Set - $14.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Rapunzel Crib Set
* Disney Animators' Collection Rolling Luggage - Large - $74.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Tea Set - $29.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Tinker Bell Ballet Bag - $19.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Tri-Fold Wallet for Adults - $24.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Water Bottle with Built-In Straw - $12.99

#### Clothing

* Disney Animators' Collection Aurora Dress for Girls - $29.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Aurora Slides for Kids - $14.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Dress for Girls - $34.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Hooded Jacket for Girls - $34.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Matching Pajama Set for Kids and Doll - $29.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Nightshirt for Girls - $19.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Rapunzel Sleep Gown Set for Kids and Doll - $34.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Shoes for Girls - $19.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Trench Coat for Girls - $34.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Sneakers for Girls - $19.99
* Tinker Bell Leotard and Tutu Set for Kids and Doll - Disney Animators' Collection - $44.99

#### Figurines and Plush Figures

* Disney Animators' Collection Moana Doll - Origins Series - $24.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Rapunzel Doll - Origins Series - $24.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Deluxe Cinderella Castle Play Set - $119.95
* Anna and Elsa Singing Dolls Deluxe Gift Set - Disney Animators' Collection - $99.95
* Disney Animators' Collection Belle Mini Doll Play Set - $19.95
* Disney Animators' Littles Aurora Cottage Play Set - Sleeping Beauty - $19.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Cinderella Mini Set - $12.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Snow White Mini Set - $12.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Wendy Mini Set - Peter Pan - $12.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Plush Doll Gift Set - Small 12" - $74.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Moana Plush Doll - Small - $16.99

### 2021

* Disney Animators' Collection Handbag - $49.99

#### Clothing

* Disney Animators' Collection Dress and Cardigan Set for Girls - $42.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Tutu for Girls - $39.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Zip Jacket for Women - $44.99

#### Figurines and Plush Figures

* Aurora Disney Animators' Collection Mini Doll Play Set - Sleeping Beauty - 5" - $19.99
* Moana Disney Animators' Collection Mini Doll PLay Set - 5" - $19.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Deluxe Sleeping Beauty Castle Play Set - $199.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Jasmine Palace Play Set - $19.99
* Disney Animators' Collection Littles Rapunzel Tower Play Set - Tangled - $19.99

## Gallery

Disney Young Princess DollsDesign Discussion with Mark Henn and Glen Keane.
## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 YouTube - Disney Young Princess Dolls
2. ↑ maziply - Disney Animators' Collection Guide
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 HubPages - Disney Animators Collection - Disney Princess Toddler Dolls
4. ↑ LiveJournal - Disney Princess Animators' Collection Dolls For Sale
5. ↑ WebArchive - ShopDisney - December 02 2017
6. ↑ WebArchive - ShopDisney - January 04 2018
7. ↑ Milled - NEW! Special Edition Animators' Collection Doll
8. ↑ milled - NEW: Animators' Origins Baby Dolls
9. ↑ bustle - Disney Is Releasing Adorable Baby Doll Versions Of Ursula & Maleficent
10. ↑ milled - NEW Pocahontas Special Edition Animators' Doll
11. ↑ DisKingdom - Disney Holiday Showcase: Bring on the Dolls
12. ↑ DisKingdom - New Disney Animators' Collection out Now at The Disney Store!!!
13. ↑ WebArchive - ShopDisney - November 29 2017
14. ↑ WebArchive - ShopDisney - October 26 2018
15. ↑ WebArchive - ShopDisney - October 12 2019
16. ↑ WebArchive - ShopDisney - November 20 2020
17. ↑ WebArchive - ShopDisney - December 29 2021