Olszewski Disneyland miniatures, Gallery of Light, Heirloom Boxes and more
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Sleeping Beauty Castle.
IT ALL STARTED WITH A CASTLE
On December 14, 2002, Robert Olszewski's Sleeping Beauty Castle was released. Its wonderful workmanship and exquisite detailing (notice the railings and shrubbery and trees) as well as special features (including a not-so-hidden Mickey at the back of the castle, paintings inside the castle corridors, a rooftop that lifts off to reveal Aurora about to be kissed awake by her Prince, not to mention the pink and blue lighting effect) made this piece irresistible to Disneyland enthusiasts. This was to be the start of a long-term relationship between Olszewski and Disneyland lovers worldwide. The Central Plaza (affectionately known as "the hub") was released a year later, and subsequent pieces have been released two or three times a year since then. The collection first started with Main Street USA. Then, in connection with the celebration of Disneyland's 50th birthday, specific attractions were commissioned. Other attractions and accessories have subsequently been commissioned and/or released. The Disneyland line has proven so popular that the concept has even expanded to the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Olszewski's relationship with Disney continued to flourish with the launch of two new lines in early 2007 - Gallery of Light and Heirloom Boxes - with another line to be unveiled in the fall of 2007. And collecting is not limited to Southern California locals. For a release day, many collectors make a special trip from Northern California and even other states. For those who can't attend a release day in person (including collectors in other countries), they can order the new pieces online.
For many, the castle (whether from its initial release or during its subsequent availability) was what drew them to the collection. For others, a specific attraction (like Haunted Mansion or Pirates of the Caribbean) was the magnet. Some collect only a few or several specific pieces that they have a particular connection to. Others have the whole collection, including a platform that holds all of Main Street and other custom-made cabinetry to display their entire collection. Others have been drawn in through Gallery of Light or Heirloom Boxes. Others were already aware of Olszewski's talents through his Storytime collection.
No matter the nature of any particular collector, you can hear the enthusiasm wherever Olszewski collectors gather, talking about their favorite piece or their favorite detail and expressing their wish of what they'd like to see produced next.
On this page, you will find links to recommended websites to find out more about the Olszewski collection, a list of past releases starting with July 2005, a list of confirmed and tentative dates for future releases, and a link to updates from each release day since June 2005.
Welcome to the world of Olszewski.
Here are some other websites related to the Olszewski Disneyland collection that you may find useful and interesting.
This is the official Disney Gallery website of Robert Olszewski's Disneyland miniature collection. There are separate tabs for information about the existing collection, accessories, upcoming/new releases, a FAQ and an artist bio.
This is the official website of Olszewski Studios. The website is still a work in progress, so new information is being continually added. Be sure to sign up for the mailing list so that you can receive news updates and official announcements, especially since some releases are only through the website and not through Disney, including the Main Street platform, various tree packs, and more to come.
This is the official blog site of Olszewski Studios. The site is managed and moderated by Ray Olszewski, Bob's brother. Pay special attention to the June 25, 2007 entry, which is about the Main Street USA collection.
This is Main Street Miniatures, an unofficial website about the Olszewski Disneyland collection but which is highly endorsed by Olszewski Studios. There is extensive information and pictures about all the pieces and accessories in the collection.
Olszewski Fan Bruce Richards' website. This is a fan-based website run by Bruce Richards, who has, among other things, developed a means by which the Astro Orbiter can be mechanized to spin on the Main Street platform. There's a terrific video on the site showing the spinning Astro Orbiter with the train going by, all on the beautifully lit night-time view of Main Street. Bruce also has suggestions and tips for lots of other modifications, and his website is a wealth of resources and information.
There is no website link available, but for those who have ordered or would still like to try to order the plexiglass cover for the Main Street platform, American Plastics Corporation in Camarillo is the one making the cover. The price is $305, and the cover needs to be picked up during the company's regular business hours at its location in Camarillo. Covers cannot be shipped. The person handling this account is named Armando, and he can be reached at (805) 484-3333. While they are still in the process of fulfilling orders, they may be willing to accept additional orders, but once they have finished, they may or may not be willing to start making covers again. If you want to have a local company make a cover for you, contact Olszewski Studios for spec information on the cover.
Previous releases:
Mad Tea Party - July 16, 2005
Jungle Cruise ($295) - September 17, 2005
Showcase ($170) - September 17, 2005
Marching Band character pack ($50) - September 17, 2005
Main Street pin cart ($25) - September 17, 2005
Michael Broggie Disneyland train - E.P. Ripley ($135) - September 17, 2005
Carnation Cafe/Bakery/Ice Cream Shop/Penny Arcade ($185) - December 10, 2005
Candy Store/Refreshment Corner ($165) - December 10, 2005
Main Street fruit cart - December 10, 2005
Dickens Carolers - December 10, 2005
Mark Twain ($210) - February 18, 2006
Astro Orbiter ($190) - February 18, 2006
Haunted Mansion including 3 interchangeable rooms ($295) - June 10, 2006
Haunted Mansion shadow box light display ($20) - August/September 2006 (available through the Olszewski Studios website only)
Disney Clothiers ($185) - September 23, 2006
Photo Corner ($175) - September 23, 2006
train track kit - available through the Olszewski Studios website only
Pirates of the Caribbean including 2 interchangeable scenes and Disney Gallery with removable roof ($345) - November 18, 2006
Pirates of the Caribbean shadow box light display ($22.50) - available through the Olszewski Studios website only
Main Street platform (30" x 72") - first-run orders available for pickup/shipping in mid-December 2006; registration open for subsequent orders (available through the Olszewski Studios website only)
Plaza Inn ($245) - March 31, 2007
King Triton's Garden/Ariel's Grotto/Snow White's Wishing Well ($235) - March 31, 2007
first tree accessory pack (set of 6 for $95) - available through the Olszewski Studios website only
second tree accessory pack (set of 5 for $85) - available through the Olszewski Studios website only
Disneyland marquee ($59 each for open edition and annual passholder exclusive) - available online July 3 to 13, 2007 with free shipping
Disneyland marquee ($45 for cast member exclusive) - available through cast portal while supplies last
Gallery of Light - "Beauty and the Beast" ($80) - July 8, 2007
Gallery of Light - "Cinderella" ($65) - July 8, 2007
Gallery of Light - "The Nightmare Before Christmas" ($80) - July 8, 2007
Haunted Mansion re-release - end of July 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean re-release - end of July 2007
Plaza Pavilion/Tiki Room/Aladdin's Oasis (one piece) ($275) - August 4, 2007
third tree accessory pack (set of 3 tree clusters) ($95) - available through the Olszewski Studios website only
Main Street platform lighting kit (approximately $150) - available through the Olszewski Studios website only
Carnation Plaza ($225) - September 22, 2007
Adventureland and Frontierland gateways (one piece) ($210) - September 22, 2007
turnstiles/front gates and 2 side gates at border of Town Square and Main Street (all released together, $90) - September 22, 2007
souvenir stands (the two on either side of the entrance tunnels), newsstand, stroller/wheelchair rental (all released together, $90) - September 22, 2007
Gallery of Light - "Lady and the Tramp" ($70) - November 2007
Gallery of Light - "Snow White" ($65) - November 16, 2007 as part of the Snow White 70th anniversary event
heirloom box - "Snow White" ($65, limited edition of 1,937) - November 16, 2007 as part of the Snow White 70th anniversary event
Peter Pan including two interchangeable scenes (London flyover and Neverland flyover) ($295) - December 8, 2007
Astro Orbiter re-release - December 2007
Town Square re-release - December 2007
Haunted Mansion re-release - December 2007
Gallery of Light - "Bambi" ($65) - December 2007
painting/touch-up kit (15 to 18 colors and primer) ($65) - late January 2008 (available through the Olszewski Studios website only but currently sold out)
Mark Twain re-release (with red, white and blue bunting) - February 2008
Plaza Pavilion/Tiki Room/Aladdin's Oasis re-release - February 2008
King Triton's Garden/Ariel's Grotto/Snow White's Wishing Well re-release - February 2008
Disney-themed pokitpals (Mickey, Jack Skellington, pirate, Tiki Room god Pele) - March 2008
Main Street Electrical Parade - first series (train, drum, Elliott, turtle, lightning bug) ($125) - March 29, 2008
Gallery of Light - "Pinocchio" ($70) - March 29, 2008
heirloom box - "Pinocchio"/Pinocchio on workbench ($75) (limited edition of 1,940) - March 29, 2008
Gallery of Light - "Fantasia"/Sorcerer Mickey ($70) - March 29, 2008
Gallery of Light - "Peter Pan"/Tink ($65) - March 29, 2008
heirloom box - "Peter Pan"/Big Ben ($65)- March 29, 2008
Astro Orbitor re-release - March/April 2008
Haunted Mansion re-release - March/April 2008
Disney-themed pokitpals (Castle, Haunted Mansion, railroad, Matterhorn) - May 2008
Plaza Inn re-release - May/June 2008
Penny Arcade re-release - May/June 2008
Refreshment Corner re-release - May/June 2008
Walt Disney World Main Street collection - Exposition Hall/Tony's Town Square Restaurant, Chapeau/Main Street Confectionary, Central Plaza - June 28 and 29, 2008
Gallery of Light - Aurora/"Sleeping Beauty" - Summer 2008 (not available at the Disneyland Resort but available through retailers)
Moonliner nostalgia miniature piece - July 17, 2008
Disney-themed pokitpals (Tiki Room aloha, Monorail, Tinkerbell, caterpillar ride vehicle) - July 2008
Gateway to Adventureland and Frontierland re-release - August 2008
Carnation Plaza Gardens re-release - August 2008
Haunted Mansion re-release - August 2008
heirloom box - Mad Tea Party/"Alice in Wonderland" ($85) - August 23, 2008
Gallery of Light - Mad Tea Party/"Alice in Wonderland" ($80) - August 23, 2008
Gallery of Light - Tiki Room ($120) (limited edition of 500) - August 23, 2008
re-release of first set of floats in Main Street Electrical Parade - August 23, 2008
Disney-themed pokitpals (fire engine, Columbia, Jungle Cruise boat, original submarine) - November 2008
Astro Orbitor re-release - November 2008
Town Square re-release - November 2008
Peter Pan's Flight - November 2008
Haunted Mansion re-release - November 2008
Gallery of Light - Aladdin and Jasmine magic carpet ride ($70) - November 2008
Gallery of Light - Ariel and Sebastian in grotto ($65) - November 2008
Gallery of Light - Cruella DeVille car chase ($85) - November 2008
Gallery of Light - Sleeping Beauty and prince/love's kiss ($75) - November 2008
heirloom box - Mickey's 80th anniversary ($65) - November 2008
heirloom box - Tink in lantern ($45) - November 2008
heirloom box - Snow White/huntsman's box ($65) - November 2008
Dumbo ($295) - December 13, 2008
Gallery of Light - "The Nightmare Before Christmas"/Jack and Sally on hill ($80) - December 13, 2008
re-release of painting/touch-up kit - December 2008 through mid-January 2009 (will be available through the Olszewski Studios website only)
Mark Twain, Plaza Pavilion/Tiki Room and Clothier Corner re-release - March 2009
reservations for re-release of tree accessory pack #2 - March 2009 (available through Olszewski Studios website only) for delivery June 2009
Walt Disney World Main Street collection - Emporium with Car Barn ($245) and Main Street Cinema/Uptown Jewelers ($245) - March 21 and 22, 2009
Gallery of Light - "Peter Pan" (Tink and children flying in front of Big Ben) ($80) - April 2009
Gallery of Light - "Snow White" (5 dwarfs in diamond mine) ($90) - April 2009
Gallery of Light - "Jungle Book" (Baloo and Mowgli floating down river) ($70) - April 2009
Gallery of Light - "Mary Poppins" (Mary flying over London with umbrella) ($70) - April 2009
next set of floats in Main Street Electrical Parade (Alice segment - 3 mushrooms, other turtle, snail) ($125) - May 9, 2009
Gallery of Light - Splash Mountain ($85) - May 9, 2009
Following is the tentative schedule of future releases.
Disney-themed pokitpals (Minnie ($18), Dumbo ($22), Space Mountain ($18), three remaining Haunted Mansion stretching portraits ($22 each)) - May 2009
Heirloom Box - "Sleeping Beauty" (multiple scenes) ($85) - May 2009 (unconfirmed)
Heirloom Box - "Beauty and the Beast" (multiple scenes) ($85) - May 2009 (unconfirmed)
Heirloom Box - "Cinderella" (coach) ($70) - May 2009 (unconfirmed)
Photo Corner, Jungle Cruise and Haunted Mansion re-release - June 2009 (unconfirmed)
Mark I Monorail nostalgia miniature piece ($95) - July 17, 2009
Gallery of Light - "Winnie the Pooh" (Pooh finds a pool of honey) ($70) - July 2009 (moved from May 2009)
monorail support stanchion - August 2009 (will be available through the Olszewski Studios website only)
Peter Pan shadow box light display - summer/fall 2009 (moved from late 2009) (will be available through the Olszewski Studios website only)
Gallery of Light - Haunted Mansion 40th anniversary - hitchhiking ghosts ($85) - September 9, 2009
Haunted Mansion plaque pokitpal - September 9, 2009
Main Street platform re-release (approx. $475, subject to change) - fall 2009
miniatures attraction piece - Mr. Toad's Wild Ride/Alice in Wonderland combined piece (with one Toad scene insert [oncoming train] and one Alice scene insert [combination of elements]) (approx. $295, subject to change) - November 2009
next set of floats in Main Street Electrical Parade (Cinderella/Peter Pan segments) - March 2010
miniatures attraction piece - Snow White (with scene inserts) - May 2010 (moved from November 2010)
House of the Future nostalgia miniature piece - July 17, 2010 (moved from future possibility)
miniatures attraction piece - Pinocchio (with scene inserts) - November 2010
combined character and vehicle pack set (possibly to include some of the following: Mr. Lincoln host and hostess, City Hall host and hostess, tour guide kiosk host and hostess, cast members from Haunted Mansion and Pirates, New Orleans Square atmosphere entertainment, red horseless carriage on Main Street, trolley, red fire truck, corndog wagon, lemonade stand, churro cart, cotton candy cart and other outdoor vending carts) - 2010 (moved from 2009)
next set of floats in Main Street Electrical Parade (Dumbo circus segments with calliope and lion) - March 2011
Fantasyland platform base - 2011
Storybookland/Casey Junior - 2011/2012
next set of floats in Main Street Electrical Parade (patriotic finale with flag and eagle) - March 2012
King Arthur Carrousel (approx. $500, subject to change) - on hold (moved from May 2010)
Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship - future probability (moved from possible November 2009)
Christmas decorations - future probability (moved from future possibility)
it's a small world - future possibility
Autopia - future possibility
Matterhorn - future possibility
Splash Mountain - future possibility
Haunted Mansion Holiday decorations - future possibility
Main Street mechanical road - future possibility (moved from CANCELLED)
fourth tree accessory pack (consisting of stand-alone trees) - on hold (moved from Summer 2008) (will be available through the Olszewski Studios website only)
Christmas Parade - currently on hold
Primeval World - currently on hold
heirloom box - Mickey on Matterhorn Mountain - on hold (moved from Spring 2008)
C.K. Holiday train - no information available on release
June 18, 2005 - Things to note include a picture of the Main Street display half full and extensive pictures of the Jungle Cruise.
September 17, 2005 - Things to note include information about and pictures of the Astro Orbiter, pictures of the Mark Twain, pictures of the Carnation Cafe/Penny Arcade piece, pictures of the Candy Shop/Refreshment Corner piece and information about the Pirates piece and a picture of the paper mockup.
December 10, 2005 - Things to note include pictures of a snow-covered Disneyland, pictures of the tree pack prototypes, a picture of the Disneyland marquee paper mockup and pictures of the Peter Pan mockup.
February 18, 2006 - Things to note include extensive pictures of the Haunted Mansion, pictures of the Clothiers and Market House buildings and paper mockups of Plaza Inn and Plaza Pavilion.
June 10, 2006 - Things to note include information about the release of Haunted Mansion and extensive pictures of the Pirates of the Caribbean.
September 23, 2006 - Things to note include information about a change in procedure for sale/distribution, a picture of the completed Disneyland marquee, and extensive pictures of the Adventureland/Frontierland gateway.
November 18, 2006 - Things to note include information about the availability of the Main Street platform and first view of the platform, the release of Pirates of the Caribbean and information about the plexiglass cover.
January 28, 2007 - Things to note include extensive pictures of Plaza Inn and Ariel's Grotto/Triton's Garden/Snow White's Wishing Well.
March 31, 2007 - Things to note include pictures of a completed Main Street, including the pieces still left to be released, extensive pictures of Plaza Pavilion/Tiki Room/Aladdin's Oasis, pictures of the completed front of the park and close-up views of the individual parts (souvenir stands, turnstiles, stroller and wheelchair rental), pictures of Carnation Plaza and pictures of the new Gallery of Light pieces and Heirloom Boxes.
July 8, 2007 - Things to note include information about the release of the three versions of the Disneyland marquee and Gallery of Light pieces, pictures of the new Snow White Gallery of Light piece and heirloom box, pictures of the Pirates of the Caribbean Gallery of Light piece and heirloom box, a picture of a very special Disneyland marquee and news of the closing of the Disney Gallery.
August 4, 2007 - Things to note include information about and a picture of the third tree accessory pack, information about the Main Street platform lighting kit, information about the fourth tree accessory pack, an update about the continuing development of the mechanical road and Main Street Electrical Parade, information about re-release of previous pieces, a story that shows how much Bob Olszewski cares about the collection, and pictures of the new "Bambi" Gallery of Light piece.
September 22, 2007 - Things to note include details about a very poorly run release, the completed Main Street setup, extensive pictures of Peter Pan's Flight, updates on releases and re-releases of miniatures pieces, Gallery of Light pieces, heirloom boxes and new Disney pokitpals.
December 8, 2007 - Things to note include details about the release of Peter Pan and a new system implemented for purchase of the pieces, information (and pictures) and a release date for the much-anticipated Main Street Electrical Parade floats, news for 2008 including re-releases, a new nostalgia piece, and a new attraction piece as well as information about character packs, good news for Walt Disney World collectors, and information about 2008 releases in the Gallery of Light, heirloom box and PokitPals collections, including pictures.
January 20, 2008 - Things to note include details about and pictures of three new Gallery of Light pieces, pictures of new Disney-themed pokitpals, collectors who were much too presumptuous, and information about a great new interview with Bob Olszewski.
March 29, 2008 - Things to note include information about another problematic release day, and this time, it's not just Disney that's causing the irritation, more pictures and a short video involving the new Electrical Parade floats, information about the next miniature piece being released as well as re-releasing pieces and possible pieces for the future, big news about the Walt Disney World Main Street Collection, and small updates on Gallery of Light pieces, heirloom boxes and Disney-themed pokitpals.
July 17, 2008 - Things to note include the next release date of Olszewski products, new items in the Gallery of Light and Heirloom Box and pokitpals lines, upcoming releases in the Main Street miniatures collection (both at Disneyland and Walt Disney World), and an attraction that's not quite right.
August 23, 2008 - Things to note include a recent policy change in how the signing line is handled, extensive pictures of the new Dumbo attraction to be released in November, pictures of the monorail to be released on July 17, 2009, confirmation of the next attraction piece, pictures of a new pokitpal, and links to a really cool website that Olszewski Disneyland miniatures collectors will certainly enjoy.
December 13, 2008 - Things to note include pictures of the next set of floats to be released in the Main Street Electrical Parade series, pictures of two new Gallery of Light pieces (including one in conjunction with the Haunted Mansion's 40th anniversary), two new Fantasyland pieces in the works, information about other new Gallery of Light pieces, information and pictures of new Pokitpals, and a link to video of a motorized Mad Tea Party.
January 18, 2009 - Things to note from this short update about the NFFC show include information about re-release of Disneyland miniature pieces, a change to the next Walt Disney World miniatures release, pictures of new upcoming Gallery of Light and Heirloom Boxes, and another new line in the Olszewski Studios arsenal.
May 9, 2009 - Things to note include updated information about changed release dates of attraction pieces, new attractions coming down the line, and great news about Fantasyland.
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