The First Trumpeter
by Michael Roche
Exclusive To the Yellow Brick Road Gift Shop
New Limited Edition Oz Figurine
The First Trumpeter as performed by actor Karl Slover in MGM's classic "The Wizard of Oz." Created by nationally renowned sculpture artist Michael Roche
Commissioned by
The Yellow Brick Road Gift Shop & Oz Fantasy Museum
for release in November 2008 to celebrate the
70th Anniversary of the release of the MGM classic film
“The Wizard of Oz” in 2009
Specially priced until September 15th, 2008 at $119.96
Sales after Sept. 15 will be at regular price $149.95
As Dorothy (Judy Garland), makes her triumphant entry into the Munchkin City, among those providing the pomp and circumstance are three trumpet players. The first to be seen on the screen is actor Karl Slover who marches out in his adorable Munchkinland Trumpeter Uniform and raises his trumpet to herald the arrival of this special guest! Before and after “The Wizard of Oz,” Karl appeared in scores of movies including the smash hit “Jumbo” and many with Laurel & Hardy and with the Marx Brothers.
This exciting piece is being created by artist Michael Roche and has been commissioned by The Yellow Brick Road Gift Shop & Oz Fantasy Museum. It will be available exclusively at the Yellow Brick Road. A special Christmas Open House to release the figurine will be held at the store November 14 & 15 this year (2008) in celebration of the upcoming 70th anniversary of the premiere of MGM’s classic film. Both Michael Roche and Karl Slover are scheduled to participate in the Christmas Open House ‘live and in person!’
For nearly 15 years, The Yellow Brick Road has produced the Munchkinland Market Days Festival in cooperation with the Indiana Wizard of Oz Festival each September. The release of “The First Trumpeter” will be the highlight of the 2008 Munchkinland Market Days Festival. Mr. Slover has traveled to Chesterton many, many times to participate in both Munchkinland Market Days and the Indiana Wizard of Oz Festival. The Yellow Brick Road commissioned the piece to not only celebrate the 70th anniversary of one of the best family movies ever made, but to also honor the work of Karl Slover and the decades of joy and mirth he has brought to adults and children alike.
Michael Roche is a critically acclaimed and award winning sculptor. He creates pieces for The Baseball Hall of Fame, The Golfers Hall of Fame and the Firefighters Hall of Fame. He received worldwide attention for his creation of a series of Oz figurines for the Grossman Company to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz” in 1989.
As you can see from these photos, The First Trumpeter is beautifully colored and the trumpet will be brass-plated. A special banner will hang from the trumpet marking the 1939 release of the film. Only 300 pieces have been commissioned, so this is a limited edition in the strictest sense of the word ‘limited.’ Each figure will be numbered and come with a certificate of authenticity. Advance orders are being accepted now with a special offer presented to those who reserve a figurine in advance.
We are accepting pre-orders now. Karl Slover and Michael Roche are scheduled to be at the store for a special signing and Christmas Open House on November 14 & 15, 2008. If you are unable to come to the Christmas Open House and pick up your figurine, there is an additional charge for shipping.
We expect a sell-out of this unique piece so order yours early and take advantage of the 20% savings until September 15th. After that date, they will sell for the regular retail price of $149.95.
Get 20% OFF! Order & pay before September 15th and save $30
Only $119.96 Plus . . .The first 50 people who order will receive a glossy, 8 x 10 photo personally autographed by Mr. Karl Sliver FREE!
Order Now! for the discount, order Must be received by September 15, 2008. After that date, the regular retail price is $149.95.
You can order directly from this site, just under the top picture on the left.
The earlier you buy, the lower number piece you will receive.
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| The Trumpeter Special pre-sale price until September 15, 2008 of $119.96 which is 20% off regular retail $149.95. The "Trumpeter" as protrayed by actor Karl Slover is an exclusive only piece to The Yellow Brick Road. Sculpted by Michael Roche as a continuation of his Wizard of Oz Series. The Trumpeter is also a celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the 1939 Classic film, "The Wizard of Oz". Height at tip of trumpet 7 3/4" Note: If ordering online shipping charges apply. If you wanted to pick up your figurine, you will receive a shipping credit. $119.96 |
