The WDCC Directory - About WDCC

A whole adventure to pay tribute to the most iconic Disney characters & scenes!

From 1992 to 2012, the Walt Disney company created more than 1,000 sculptures with incredible details. Created by the best Disney designers and sculptors, WDCC is still today considered as the most beautiful Disney collection ever.

1991

First announcement

Disney announced the launch of their first line of Disney statues. It took 3 years in research to find the best poses for each statue. Teasers have been sent to retailers illustrated by the Field mouse from Bambi, before the first prototypes were unveiled over the Fall.

1992

The first WDCC are released

The collection premiered in the early Spring in California, while the first statues were shipped to dealers in October.

1993

The Walt Disney Collectors Society began!

The Society was designed to add further excitement to collecting the Walt Disney Classics Collection sculptures. More information about the Society here.

1994

First WDCC event!

From 1994 to 2012 (end of the collection), regular events will occur every year to celebrate a new sculpture. More information about these events here.

2012

The END

After 20 years, Disney announced the end of the collection.
Statues are now exclusively available through secondary markets.

1991

First announcement

1992

The first WDCC are released

The collection premiered in the early Spring in California, while the first statues were shipped to dealers in October.

1993

The Walt Disney Collectors Society began!

The Society was designed to add further excitement to collecting the Walt Disney Classics Collection sculptures. More information about the Society here.

1994

First WDCC event!

From 1994 to 2012 (end of the collection), regular events will occur every year to celebrate a new sculpture. More information about these events here.

2012

The END

After 20 years, Disney announced the end of the collection.
Statues are now exclusively available through secondary markets.

The WDCC Boxes

The Walt Disney Classics Collection sculptures were packaged in a variety of distinctive boxes that quickly became as collectible as the figurines themselves. While most collectors recognize the standard "Green Box", several special series and editions featured unique packaging to match their exclusivity or theme.

Standard Green Boxes

Main series sculptures were generally housed in sturdy, dark-green boxes.
The boxes were designed to provide protection and to reflect the classic WDCC branding, including the Disney logo and information about the piece.
Inserts often included a certificate of authenticity, care instructions, and a description of the sculpture.

Signature Series – Gold Boxes

Limited edition pieces or artist-signed sculptures were part of the Signature Series.
These came in gold-colored boxes, instantly signaling their higher rarity and collectible status.
The gold boxes were often slightly larger to accommodate signature plaques, certificates, or special packaging inserts.

"It’s a Small World" Series – White Boxes

Sculptures inspired by the “It’s a Small World” attraction featured white boxes, complementing the whimsical and colorful nature of the series.
These boxes also maintained a clean, collectible appearance and included a certificate specific to the series.

Special Editions and Variants

Some WDCC releases, such as Club exclusives, Annual Membership pieces, or redemption items, occasionally used custom-colored boxes (e.g., blue or silver) to distinguish them from standard releases.
Variants can also occur due to year of production or regional differences, which makes original packaging important for collectors seeking authenticity.

Today, the boxes themselves are considered an integral part of a complete WDCC display.
Collectors often prize the box condition—a pristine box can significantly increase the value of the sculpture.
Box inserts, certificates, and other packaging elements are just as essential as the figurine for full verification and historical context.

The WDCC COA

A Certificate of Authenticity is always added with a WDCC sculpture to certify its authenticity. They usually have the same format. Some of them have special stamps (with series or events), some are numeroted and others are delivered in a transparent envelop or green envelop with a gold stamp.