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This is a brief presentation of all the figurines Barks had made after his sketches and directions. It should be noted that only figurines that were produced in numbers are mentioned. The figurines came in two materials, either Porcelain (Fine Bone China) or Bronze, and they are shown in chronological order within each category.
You will notice that some information is missing for a few of the figurines. If you have any additional information please email cbarks@cbarks.dk.

Most of the 10 porcelain figurines were distributed by Another Rainbow Publishing owned and managed by Bruce Hamilton. They were limited editions but not all met the sales expectations. Some were never even made in the proposed quantities. In March 2001 Hamilton decided to destroy the remaining figurines in order to prevent people from obtaining brand-new figurines at their original prices. 10 people attended the event: Hamilton, family members, collectors and one representative from Disney. The actual clubbing was done by Hamilton's grandchildren who destroyed material worth 250,000 dollars!

The figures marked in red show the number of each figurine still in existence.

Always Another Rainbow (1992)

Limited edition: 100 (sold out)

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Manufacturer: Connoisseur of Malvern, England

Remarks: This was the first figurine made by Barks.

Scrooge McDuck Midnight Egg (1992)

Limited edition: 250 (only 100 were made, 73 sold)

Height: 146mm

Manufacturer: Theo Fabergé, USA

Remarks: The outside of the jeweled egg has been hand etched and enamelled to depict the exterior of the Treasury Building. When the egg is opened, Scrooge McDuck can be seen inside wallowing in gold and other treasures.
Of the remaining 27 that were destroyed it was only the Scrooge-parts that were clubbed. The crystal eggs themselves were returned to Fabergé.

Dude For a Day (1993)

Limited edition: 100 (74 sold)

Height: 280mm

Manufacturer: Connoisseur of Malvern, England

Remarks: This figurine was also offered by Another Rainbow Publishing in a special package with Scrooge McDuck Midnight Egg.

Pick & Shovel Laborer (1993)

Limited edition: 100 (62 sold)

Height: 295mm

Manufacturer: Connoisseur of Malvern, England

Remarks: Each coin was meticulously sprayed with real gold.

Sixty Years Quacking (1994)

Limited edition: 100 (44 sold)

Height: 335mm

Manufacturer: Connoisseur of Malvern, England

Remarks: The figurine was made to celebrate Donald Duck's 60th birthday. The motif came from the painting Hi, I'm Donald Duck!

The Quintessential Scrooge (1995)

Limited edition: 500 (only 100 were made, 54 sold)

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Manufacturer: Connoisseur of Malvern, England

Remarks: The figurine was originally intended as a give-away with Scrooge McDuck Midnight Egg and Dude For a Day!!! However, it was later offered for sale separately.

Lavender and Old Lace (1996)

Limited edition: 25 (only 18 were made, sold out)

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Manufacturer: Connoisseur of Malvern, England

Remarks: The figurines were so delicate and so difficult to manufacture that they were produced as they were sold.

The Expert (1997)

Limited edition: 25 (sold out)

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Manufacturer: Connoisseur of Malvern, England

This Dollar Saved My Life at Whitehorse (1998)

Limited edition: 250 (sold out)

Height: 335mm

Distributor: Forest Lamps and Gifts, USA

Manufacturer: The House of Laurenz, Italy

Remarks: The figurine was made using an ancient tradition of casting pure Italian Capodimonte porcelain. The sculptor was the Italian Enzo Artzenton.

Eureka (1998)

Limited edition: 3,000 (sold out)

Height: 340mm

Distributor:

Manufacturer: Florence Scultere dÁrte, Italy

Remarks: The sculptor was the Italian Giuseppe Armani.

Following the new experience working with porcelain Barks now set his eyes upon another material which was also used for large sculptures and statues.

Sport of Tycoons (1994)

Limited edition: 100

Height: 360mm

Sculptor: Allyson Vought

Remarks: Made for the 1994 Disneyana Convention.

Sheriff of Bullet Valley (1995)

Limited edition: 200

Height: 330mm

Sculptor: Allyson Vought

Remarks: Made for the 1995 Disneyana Convention.

Through the Mirror (1995)

Limited edition: 200

Height:

Sculptor: Paul Vought

Remarks: Made for the 1995 Disneyana Convention.

Self Control (1996)

Limited edition: 150

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Sculptor:

Remarks: Made for the 1996 Disneyana Convention.

Tantrum on the Way (1997)

Limited edition: 200

Height: 510mm

Sculptor:

Remarks: Introduced at Walt Disney World, Florida, in 1997 to celebrate Barks’ 96th birthday.

Hands off my Playthings (1997)

Limited edition: 176

Height:

Sculptor:

Remarks: Made for the 1997 Disneyana Convention.

McDuck of Duckburg (1997)

Limited edition: 50

Height:

Sculptor:

Remarks: Made for the 1997 Disneyana Convention.

Who 's out There? (1998)

Limited edition: 131

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Sculptor: Brunce Lau

Remarks: Made for the 1998 Disneyana Convention.

BONUS

Barkster (1993)

Diamond Collections Carl Barks Lifetime Achievement Award - known as the Barkster - was established in 1993 and designed by Barks who was also the first recipient.

Barks explained about the bronze statuette: I was approached by Steve Geppi who was going to create a special award and name it the Barkster. He asked me to design one for him. Well, I went ahead and designed it, to try to make something simple - kind of like the Oscar that they give away in Hollywood, which is a simple thing that a man can hold in his hand - but it also had to be slightly comic and look a little bit like it was designed by a cartoonist.

The figurine has a height of 203mm, and was limited to 100 copies. It was sculpted by Randy Bowen, and signed and numbered by Barks himself.