Who’s the leader of the club that’s made for you and me? Why, Mickey Mouse, of course!
One of the most beloved and recognizable characters of all time, Mickey Mouse has been a pillar in the ethos of the Walt Disney Company’s philosophy of design for nearly a hundred years, and with the ever-growing popularity of the company and its cast of characters, it’s unlikely that things will change any time soon – especially considering the newest release of Mickey Mouse merchandise available for sale.
These new statuettes, designed and produced by Danish art and modern design company BOYHOOD, are a rich and beautiful blend of tradition and the appeal of modern sleekness. Designed to evoke the elegance of traditional wooden toys that were popular in the early 1900s, these statuettes serve as a reminder of the rich and enduring history behind one of the most beloved characters Disney has ever created.
While BOYHOOD ensures that all of their hand-crafted pieces embody the ideal of quality craftsmanship, this collaboration with Disney was one that was given particular attention. BOYHOOD founder and designer Jakob Burgsa has shared that this collaboration is a dream come true and a major milestone for his company. “Normally I don’t get speechless,” says Burgsa, “but I am so proud to have brought this collaboration with Disney to life. Many of the iconic Disney figures has been a huge part of my childhood, and […] an opportunity like this is very rare. To be trusted to design a selection of wooden collectibles for one of the world’s most admired Disney characters is a remarkable honor.”
It’s no surprise that Burgsa is immensely proud of his work in this collaboration; the chance to work alongside the Walt Disney Company is the ultimate milestone for many artists throughout recent history, and continues to be a mark of quality for any studio or individual artist that Disney sets its sights on. To be entrusted to represent, through one’s art, the figurehead of one of the largest, most influential companies in the United States, is both an honor and a challenge unlike any other, setting that singular piece of art apart from all others in one’s career. As a sculptor, Burgsa and BOYHOOD certainly rose to the occasion with this beautiful piece.
With its classic elements and easily readable shapes, this Mickey Mouse statuette brings to life a design that has stood the test of time, plucking the lovable mouse from some of his earliest cartoons and translating those iconic shapes into a perfect 3D translation.
The Disney | BOYHOOD collaboration Wooden Mickey Mouse will be available in solid FSC oak and Smoke Stained FSC oak in four different sizes: 15 cm, 24 cm, 46 cm and 70 cm. The first two sizes will be available in select stores this fall, so keep and eye out for our favorite mouseketeer!
Be sure to check the BOYHOOD website, [here], for updated information about the release of this stellar new statuette. While this new collection has been announced to be planned for release in fall of 2024, no exact date was given for when or where shoppers would be able to get their hands on this exquisite new piece in the BOYHOOD collection, but BOYHOOD has partnered globally with design retailers and museum shops to bring the BOYHOOD designs you love to physical shops worldwide. Keep an eye on their website and your local Disney retailers for more information. In the meantime, have a Hot Dog Day!!
