When it comes to Hanna-Barbera collectibles, a type that I haven't really discussed here before are the statues. They're have been a lot produced over the years, but the "Hanna-Barbera Animation Art" statues of the 90's have to be the most interesting. These were made by Hanna-Barbera themselves, rather than a third party, and were sold at various Warner Brothers Studio Stores. Each of these were made in small quantities, so they can be pretty expensive on the secondary market, but they're great pieces nonetheless. Today, I'll share some of my favorites, beginning with this Jetsons set.
These ones were released in 1996, with only 500 being produced. Collectors could purchase George, Jane, Judy, Elroy, and Rosie the Robot. Strangely, Astro was never made, and I couldn't tell you why. They're great takes on the characters though, but I must admit the scaling seems a bit off for them. The statues were apparently made based off maquettes created during the show's original production, so that may be the reason for that.
Another highlight of this line was the "Creature Comforts" series. Only two were produced, Fred and Barney, but both are fantastic statues. They look they came straight out of the show, and giving them tools goes a long way in adding some character to the pieces. I think I prefer the Barney statue, but both are lovely.
As great as those two are, I think my favorite has to be this statue, based on the Wacky Races series. Man, they really went all out on this one. Not only do you get Dick Dastardly, but you also get Muttley, and an extraordinary base, complete with dynamite and bombs galore. The expressions for both characters are perfect, and the other items feel right at home here. More than any of these, it feels like a moment from a Wacky Races episode, just as a statue. It doesn't get any better than that.
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