Hey there, y’all! Let’s talk about them Gone with the Wind collector items. You know, that movie with Scarlett and Rhett? Yeah, that one. People just love it, and they made all sorts of things you can collect. I ain’t no expert, mind you, but I’ve seen a thing or two.
First off, them plates. Lord, they made a bunch of them! Pretty plates with pictures from the movie. You got your Scarlett, your Rhett, even that Melanie woman. Some are real fancy, like them limited edition ones. Folks say they made ’em from 1988 to 1990, the Golden Anniversary ones. A fella named Howard Rogers painted them, W.S. George made them. Twelve plates in all, they say. Them can be worth somethin’, if you find the right ones.
Then you got your dolls. Little Scarlett dolls, big Scarlett dolls. Some look just like Vivien Leigh, others… well, not so much. They got their fancy dresses, too, just like in the movie. I seen some that are real old and some that are newer. Makes you wonder how many they made. Must be hundreds!
- Plates with pictures, lots of them.
- Dolls, big and small, like the characters.
- Books, old and new, telling the story.
- And other stuff, like posters and such.
And don’t forget the books! Now, that Margaret Mitchell woman, she wrote a whopper of a book. It’s all about Scarlett and her life, from a young gal to a grown woman. Starts in 1861, goes to 1873. That’s a long time! They made a bunch of different books, too. Hardcovers, paperbacks, big ones, little ones. Some are worth money, specially them old first editions.
But how do you know what’s worth somethin’? That’s the tricky part. Some folks, they got price guides. A fella named Patrick McCarver, he made one just for Gone with the Wind stuff. But I say, you gotta look close. See if it’s in good shape. See if it’s one of them special ones. And mostly, see if you like it. ‘Cause if you like it, that’s all that matters.
I remember seein’ one of them plates at a flea market once. Had Scarlett on it, looking all sassy. Wanted a pretty penny for it, too. But it was chipped, right on the edge. I told that fella, “Ain’t nobody gonna pay that much for a chipped plate!” He just grumbled and walked away. You gotta be careful, y’see? Folks try to pull a fast one on you.
There’s all kinds of other Gone with the Wind items too. Posters, figurines, even music boxes. Some folks collect just one thing, like plates or dolls. Others, they collect it all! Me? I just like lookin’. It’s like stepping back in time, seeing them characters all over again. It’s a piece of history, I reckon. And people all over the world want a piece of that history!
If you’re thinkin’ ’bout startin’ your own collection, well, you gotta start somewhere. Maybe go to an antique store. Or check out them online auctions. Just be careful, and don’t spend too much money. And remember, it ain’t about how much somethin’s worth, it’s about how much you like it. That’s what makes it special.
So that’s the scoop on them Gone with the Wind collector items. Plates, dolls, books, and all sorts of other stuff. Some are worth a lot, some ain’t. But they all got a story to tell. And that’s what makes them so darn interesting. Now, ain’t that somethin’? You can find them at unique places or maybe even find custom made ones! It’s a whole world out there, just waitin’ to be discovered.
And if you are lucky enough, you can even find some items that will be timeless and a beauty to have. Just keep searching and don’t give up!
Remember, always do your research and compare prices before buying anything. And most importantly, have fun with it! Happy collecting!