In the 1980s, Stefan Toth designed several statues for the Walt Disney Company. Among these statues are some of the rarest and most coveted Walt Disney collectibles today. These statues were mainly produced from polyester. In another article, we will elaborate on the difference between polyester and polyresin. In this article, we will tell you about Stefan Toth, a German artist, his work for Walt Disney, and the process behind it.
Stoth, Sloth, S. Loth or S. Toth
A well-known statue among collectors is the large statue of Mickey Mouse as the ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice‘ from the Walt Disney classic movie Fantasia. This statue is signed by the artist under his feet as S. Toth. This is why a lot of people think the artist is someone named Stoth, Sloth or S. Loth. If you look closely, you can see it is S. Toth.
Stefan Toth’s Production Process for Walt Disney
As most people know, Walt Disney is not the easiest company to work with due to its high standards. Keep in mind that these high standards protect the world of Walt Disney and everything you love about it. These standards ensure that all Disney products maintain their iconic quality and charm
Stefan Toth created a production process in collaboration with the Walt Disney creative team. This process starts with Stefan Toth rendering a 2D concept before he begins sculpting. When Walt Disney’s creative team agrees with the 2D concept, Stefan Toth can begin his sculpting process.
During sculpting, Stefan Toth not only needed to consider the quality and realistic design of the Walt Disney characters but also the maximum dimensions specified by Walt Disney. This made it particularly challenging. The sculpting was done with modeling clay.
After the sculpting was done, Stefan Toth and the Walt Disney creative team reconvened. They discussed the end result of the piece and whether any other changes needed to be made. When the end result met their satisfaction, the production process could start.
The hardcopy was poured into an epoxy mold. After the pouring, this mold needed some small adjustments to make it perfect. Then, the mold would be disassembled so it could be used for production. This step ensured that each part of the mold fit together seamlessly for the final casting.
After production, every piece was painted by hand. Each statue required meticulous attention to detail to ensure the colors matched the original design perfectly. The artists used high-quality paints to achieve a vibrant and durable finish. This final touch added to the uniqueness and value of each collectible.
Stefan Toth’s Symphony Hour Statues
Perhaps the most popular statues by Stefan Toth are the Symphony Hour statues. This is a set of four large statues that match perfectly together. The set consists of the following statues:
- Clarabelle Cow ”Clarabelle Violin”
- Goofy ”Goofy Bassoon”
- Mickey Mouse ”Maestro Michel Mouse”
- Donald Duck ”Donald Pecussion”
These four together are a set based on the Walt Disney classic movie Symphony Hour. We have described this in detail in the following article: Symphony Hour ”Store Displays”.
Stefan Toth’s Statues for Walt Disney
Other large statues that Stefan Toth designed for Walt Disney include:
- Donald ”Ice Skater”
- Goofy ”Ski Jumper”
- Donald ”Golfer”
- Donald ”Skydiver”
- Donald ”Traveling Suitcase”
- Mickey ”Sorcerer’s Apprentice”
- Scrooge McDuck ”Holding a Suitcase Full of Money”
- Scrooge McDuck ”Lucky Dime on Pillow”
- Goofy ”Butler” (A lifesize statue)
- Goofy ”Golfer” (A lifesize statue that also functions as an umbrella stand.)
The Different Versions of Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice
There are four statues of Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice: Two large statue approximately 50 cm high and two smaller statues approximately 27 cm high. The large and smaller statue comes in two versions: a polyester statue and a polyresin statue. The smaller polyresin statue was made by Peter Mook.
The Different Versions of Donald Duck with a Suitcase
There are also three statues of Donald Duck ‘Traveling Suitcase’: one large statue approximately 50 cm high and two smaller statues approximately 27 cm high. The smaller statues come in two versions: a polyester statue and a polyresin statue. The polyresin statue was made by Peter Mook.
The Different versions of Scrooge McDuck With a Suitcase Full of Money
There are five statues of Scrooge McDuck ‘Holding a Suitcase Full of Money’: one extra large statue approximately 55 cm high, one large statue approximately 50 cm high, one medium statue approximately 38 cm high, and one smaller statue approximately 25 cm high. The smaller statue was made in two different materials: polyester and polyresin. The polyresin version was made by Peter Mook.
Where to Buy Stefan Toth Walt Disney Collectibles
Sadly, the statues of Stefan Toth have not been for sale for a long time now. Luckily, we at Precious Collectibles find some of these amazing artworks from time to time. We recommend visiting our Stefan Toth dedicated product category. And when a collectible is sold out, use the stock notification function on the product pages. This way, you will receive an automated one-time email when the statue is back in stock.
Buy your Stefan Toth collectibles at Precious Collectibles, so you know exactly what you are looking for, with the quality and service you expect from us.
