ABOUT
US - Totally Collectible,
Ltd.
Since
1993, Totally Collectible has been bringing
authentic, hand signed, limited edition Hollywood
memorabilia to the public. Totally
Collectible’s products have been carried
nationwide at some of the top entertainment
locations including: Walt Disney World, MGM Grand
Las Vegas, Warner Bros., New Line Cinema shop,
Music Sound Exchange and Genesis
catalogues.
With
the recent craze in autograph collecting as well
as a continued and increased interest in
the Wizard
of Oz,
lifelong friends Andy Marvel™ and Andrew Somer
decided to take their love of autograph
collecting, movies and entertainment and create a
business aimed at bringing limited edition
autographed TV & movie memorabilia to the
public. The
Wizard of Oz is a
favorite movie of both Andy and Andrew.
Loved by millions of children of all ages,
Oz
was
the perfect launch product for the company.
Many of the original Munchkins were
personal friends of Andy. He also became very
close friends with Margaret Hamilton (the Wicked
Witch of the West) in the years before her death.
Andy
and Andrew obtained licensing rights from Turner
Entertainment to create a limited
edition Oz
poster
which
would be signed by two of the Munchkins.
This would be the first poster authorized by
Turner to feature two Munchkin characters and
signatures. This, combined with original
artwork made for a combination that was
charming, colorful and collectible. A
finished piece was even presented to Ted
Turner (see
letter below).
The
private signings for both the 9 signature
and
2 signature posters took place on Long Island
where each poster was autographed by the
stars. The Munchkins contracted included
Jerry Maren (Lollipop Kid), Meinhard Raabe
(Munchkin Coroner), Clarence Swensen, Betty
Tanner, Mickey Carroll, Nels Nelson, Karl
Slover, Lewis Croft and Margaret
Pellegrini. Videos and pictures were
taken and stories were exchanged about their
careers as well as experiences on the set with
Judy Garland. During breaks, the
Munchkins pointed out many of their friends
while watching their scenes in the movie on
Laserdisc.
Totally
Collectible’s additional limited products include
a cast signing from the TV show,
The Munsters.
Butch Patrick, who portrayed Eddie Munster, is
a close friend to Andy Marvel™.
Additional
signings with
top celebrities have taken place as
well.
Both
The Wizard of Oz
and
The Munsters
pieces
include signatures from celebrities who have
since died. This makes the products scarce,
collectible, and valuable to both collectors and
fans.
Andy
Marvel™ has worked in the entertainment industry
with many celebrities. Andrew Somer, is a
media guru and part-time actor. One thing’s
for sure, this team follows their dreams – even
if they are found somewhere over the
rainbow.
Don’t
miss out on your chance to own a little piece of
classic Hollywood history.