Description
The items you are looking at are an entertaining figurine duo from the Whimsical World of Pocket Dragons. These pieces are called "SUPERSTAR", and were made in 1997. See all photos for true details of condition, size, color, etc. This is by Real Musgrave / CWSL. These wonderful pieces have incredible details, and come with one original box. They are free of dust. They stand about 2 inches high.
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This cute piece would be a perfect start to anyone's new Pocket Dragons collection, or add to one that has been around for years. I have also included some information on Pocket Dragons from the website - The Wonderful World of Pocket Dragons. Read their story and fall in love with them! Because this is such a hard-to-find and sought-after piece, it may not last long at this price. I have many more Pocket Dragons I will be listing, so be sure to add me to your favorites or subscribe to my newsletter so you don't miss out!
Pocket Dragons are friendly little creatures that like to hide in the pockets of tweed jackets. They may be all that are left of the once mighty and proud species of dragons, but they more than make up for the loss by the mischief they get into. Created by Texas artist Real Musgrave, they first appeared in his drawings. In 1989 they were translated into figurines, and since then they've evolved to grace many forms that decorate a house, from mugs and boxes to picture frames, rubber stamps and refrigerator magnets
The Whimsical World of Pocket Dragons has excited and delighted devoted fans around the globe for many years. An international phenomenon, the success story that is Pocket Dragons began like all good stories with 'Once upon a time…' 'The Big Blue Fairytale Book', given to a young Real by his parents, was to prove the inspiration for a real life fairytale encompassing love, dragons, adventure and magic. Captivated by the mythical dragons that sprang from the pages of the book Real began to sketch, letting his imagination draw him along a road that would eventually lead to The 'Whimsical World of Pocket Dragons'. All great journeys must eventually come to an end and this farewell year sees some irresistible introductions, enjoy The Whimsical World of Pocket Dragons.
The Pocket Dragon Story
In the early 1970's Real and Muff, fresh from college, embarked upon a year-long voyage of discovery. Globetrotting around Europe, they set off armed with nothing more than $800, a sense of adventure and 'all the time in the world'. Greeted by a myriad of fascinating sights they were hero and heroine in their own unfolding tale as a world of possibilities spread out before them. Wherever they went, whatever they saw, Real's sketchpad, nestling in the pocket of his English tweed jacket, accompanied them. The first Pocket Dragon emerged, quite literally, from Real's jacket pocket. That initial sketch was followed some two years later in 1975 by the launch of the first Pocket Dragon print.
A love and understanding of animals is one of the many characteristics that shaped Real and Muff's philosophy and the world of Pocket Dragons. Their dog Flower holds a special place in their hearts and was the inspiration and model for many of the early sculptures. Her expressions, love of cookies, mischievous escapades and innocence have all been captured in Pocket Dragon sculpture forever. Over time Real and Muff's animal family grew, with the addition of their cats Whimsy, Telemann and Tucker. Their winning personalities provide a treasure trove of creative ideas transformed by the special partnership that exists between Real and Muff. Pocket Dragons capture the endearing qualities of the people and pets we love, bringing magic back into our everyday lives with a 'Happy Ever After'.
The Artist
Real Musgrave has always loved Dragons! He began to draw dragons at a very early age and all through University he drew and sculpted them but these were 'life size' dragons - some up to 50 feet long (approximately 16 metres).
As a struggling young artist straight out of University, Real and his wife Muff took off hitchhiking around Europe and as they absorbed the sights and sounds of Rome, Paris, Vienna and the other capitals, Real began drawing his beloved dragons in a small sketch pad just small enough to fit into the pocket of his English tweed jackets. And so it was that Pocket Dragons were born!
When they returned from Europe, Real and Muff started a small gallery and commercial art studio from which they sold his fantasy drawings. Featuring fairies, wizards, dragons and castles in an enchanted medieval world these exquisite drawings are the spiritual home of Pocket Dragons. Real's drawings, etchings and paintings have been widely shown in museums and art galleries and for 14 years he served as the official artist in residence of the Texas Renaissance festival.
In 1989 Real began sculpting the Pocket Dragons that we know today. These wonderful, whimsical, funny, mischievous little creatures are a combination of Real's early 'sketch pad' Pocket Dragons and the characteristics of Flower and the other dogs and cats that have lived and still live with Real and Muff, who as well as being his wife is his creative muse and business partner. Real's very own, individual personality, a gentle, quirky warmth and humour, also finds its expression in the special magic of the little green creatures that he creates in his studio at Brae Edenhall.
Situated in North Texas in a serene valley covered with oak woods, Brae Edenhall is a four storey contemporary 'castle' which is home to Real and Muff, their beloved pets and their family of Pocket Dragons. Here they all live together in an enchanted world where kindness, warmth, compassion and humour abound.
When Real talks about Pocket Dragons it is as if they have an independent existence which is separate from him and it easy to forget that he has created them; sometimes it seems as if he himself has forgotten! It is this - the life that he breathes into them - that makes them so utterly unique and special. - The Wonderful World Of Pocket Dragons
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