Character: José Carioca (the dapper Brazilian parrot).

Collection: Walt Disney Classics Collection (WDCC) The Three Caballeros series.

Sculptor: Sculpted by Bruce Lau.

Release/Retirement: Released in 1995 for the film's anniversary lineage and retired early in April 1996.

Dimensions: Approximately 7 inches tall.

Plussing: Special paint formulations on the feathers and clothes to emphasize vibrant colors.

There’s a mischievous, sunny energy in this little José that’s hard not to smile at. He leans forward on a warm wooden base, beak tipped upward as if mid-fanfare, and the lively tilt of his hat and jaunty posture give him unmistakable personality. The palette—bright greens and yellows with small accents of blue and red—feels celebratory, and the subtly glossy finish on his feathers and costume adds a vivid, almost animated sheen that catches the light. Small gestures, like the lifted wing and the rounded maraca held close, make him read like a snapshot of movement and music rather than a static object. As a compact, limited-edition figurine with clear character and color, he brings a playful, nostalgic note to a shelf or display where a touch of humor and warmth is welcome.