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Dirik Hameed
Years ago, when a young guy sketched a mouse and named him Mickey Mouse, even he had no idea that he was setting the foundation for what would become the Walt Disney empire. He went on to create other characters and each one went on to become a hit in various media. First there were television cartoon series, then animated movies, story books and then contemporary adaptations of the cartoons and story books. The characters became larger than life with the establishment of Walt Disney resorts in various locations worldwide. No wonder then people want a tangible memento of their favorite characters. Lifesize cardboard cutouts are one form of these. The boisterous Donald Duck who is always cackling his way in and out of one disaster after another is one of the most loved Disney characters. So is the very first member of the family Mickey Mouse. Together with his girl Minnie, his good friend Goofy and his faithful dog Pluto are also favorites the world over with fans of all ages. More recent releases like Lion King, Peter Pan and 101 Dalmatians also went on to become hits on the silver screen. From when they were released years ago, characters that came to life in story books are still firm favorites. Those who grew up listening to these stories in turn went on to read them to their own children. Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Chicken Licken among many others are some of the titles that are as popular today as they were when they released. Little wonder then that all items bearing the Disney label are so highly prized and actively sort. Fans want to have a tangible keepsake of the character they have come to love in a TV cartoon series, movie, story book or one that they actually met at a Disney resort. One reason life size cut outs are so popular is that they closely resemble the beloved characters. Inflatable mock ups are also available. These and other kinds of souvenirs can be purchased at various outlets. Gift shops are one of them. They have card board cutouts that are life sized of almost all if not most characters. Some outlets are web based so one can conveniently browse for them online, order, make payment online as well and simply wait for the cut out to be delivered. Another place one can get them is outlets that are owned by the Disney Corporation. They have complete collections and at good prices. They are located mostly within Disney resorts and one can also buy on the internet. There are also shops that are dedicated to selling Disney memorabilia and they too are another well stocked source of souvenirs. You can find links to the outlets on the Disney website. Another source is theme party organizers. The justin bieber cardboard cutout is one of the items that are used to do up party venues. The decor is done around the character the child chooses or that is known to be their favorite. It is not only cutouts that are used but also party cups and plates, the cake itself, balloons, hats and other party supplies. Long after the party you can be sure that the lifesize cardboard cutouts will have a place of pride in their room. It may even be the inspiration for the decor of the whole room. They are also items like bed sheets, duvets, curtains, rugs, wall paper, wall borders and all the items that would be needed to carry off most if not all those loveable characters.
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