Gift Focus - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 117)

110 Enesco has unveiled a new figurine in its ever-popular Disney Britto collection. This collection pairs the number one family brand with today’s most sought- after contemporary artist – Romero Britto. An international pop art sensation, he has interpreted some of the world’s favourite Disney characters in figurines through his signature style. New into the collection is the Marie Mini Figurine from the 1970 animated feature Disney’s The Aristocats . Marie now has a more dazzling coat than ever, thanks to Romero Britto. Her playful personality is a perfect match for the Brazilian-born artist’s energetic pop art style. Big, bold and unabashedly optimistic, this hand-crafted figurine perfectly captures a sense of fun, seeing Marie presented using pastel shades of pinks, yellows and blues, and featuring spots and stripe detailing across her body. Each figurine in the Disney Britto range is made from resin and has a carefully hand-painted, high gloss finish. Presented in a branded gift box, Disney Britto is a range with huge heart and guaranteed mass appeal, making them a perfect present for all occasions. The Marie Mini Figurine stands at 9cm tall and retails with an SRP of £19. ENESCO Stand: 3C20-D21 enesco.co.uk Enesco is proud to present new additions into its ever- popular Button and Squeaky range from famed artist, Jim Shore. The collection is a personal expression of some of Jim’s thoughts and feelings, brought to life in the shape of Button the bear, Squeaky his balloon dog and friends. A super cute range that both fans of Jim Shore and new customers to the brand alike will adore, Button and Squeaky captures sheer joy, as the artist presents them in scenes of different memories, making the sentiments accessible to all. One of the new pieces of the growing collection is Make A Wish!, which sees Button presented with a birthday cake from friend Pinky, with both bears wearing party hats and poised for a celebration. This sweet scene kicks up the cuteness factor a notch as Squeaky, with its own balloon hat looks up at the bears. Standing at 12cm tall and using the same folklore quilting style that Shore has become synonymous with, the Make A Wish! figurine is a perfect gift for your customers to mark special birthday celebrations. The item retails with an SRP of £49.95. Taking inspiration from the 1960 children’s story, Green Eggs and Ham , the figurine is a celebration of the book’s 60 th anniversary. It stands at 13cm tall and is set to be a must-have piece of the collection, depicting the iconic Sam-I-Am with human-like qualities serving up a platter of green eggs and ham. Full of fun and frivolity, this iconic illustration from Dr. Seuss’ children’s book has been beautifully sculpted from stone resin and showcases Sam-I-Am with impeccable detailing, as if suddenly brought to life from the pages of the book. Hand-painted in vibrant colours, intricate quilting patterns synonymous with Jim Shore’s style. As with all of Jim’s work, the figurine reveals his artistry and skill, not only in capturing the qualities of the character he sculpts but also enhancing them with his own American folk art-inspired way, through his attention to detail and hand-painted finishes. The Green Eggs and Ham figurine is presented in a branded box and retails with an SRP of £39.95. To mark the 10 th anniversary of the release of Disney’s The Princess and the Frog , Enesco proudly presents a new addition to the Disney Showcase Collection. The new Tiana figurine depicts the hardworking princess, standing 21cm tall and wearing an updated gown in an elevated take on her classic look, with 2020 being her anniversary year. Designed by Enesco under the art direction of David Pacheco, creative director at The Walt Disney Company, the Tiana figurine along with other pieces in the collection, is hand-crafted in stone resin, hand-painted and presented in a branded gift box – the perfect gift for any Disney collector. The 10 th anniversary Tiana figurine retails with an SRP of £69.95.