| Character | Ariel |
|---|---|
| Brand | Disney Animators Collection |
| Series | 5th Edition |
| Company | The Disney Store |
| Release year | 2019 |
| Retail Cost | $29.95 USD |
Inspired by Glen Keane’s character design of Ariel from The Little Mermaid, this young interpretation recaptures the free-spirited nature of the original undersea princess. This newly costumed edition is more effervescent than ever.
Celebrating the heritage of classic Disney animation, our young renditions of your favourite Disney Princesses were originally created under the guidance of the Walt Disney Animation Studio’s most renowned talents, bringing the characters to life in the most creative and authentic way possible. These newly updated editions are costumed in beautiful new outfits by Disney store artists.
Magic in the Details
- Ariel wears a satin seashell top
- Sparkling satin mermaid tail with print scales
- Shimmering tailfins
- Includes plush friend Flounder
- Inspired by Disney’s animated classic The Little Mermaid (1989)
- Comes in collector’s display box featuring character sketches by the animators
- Part of the Disney Animators’ Collection
About the Artist: Glen Keane
For almost four decades at Walt Disney Animation, Glen Keane became renowned for bringing to life some of the studio’s most beloved and endearing characters. Learning his craft from the legendary animators who created classics like Cinderella, Keane has been the lead animator for such iconic characters as Aladdin, Beast from Beauty and the Beast, and many others. He also brought to life some of Disney’s most beloved Princesses, including Ariel from The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, and Rapunzel from Tangled, for which he served as animation supervisor and character designer.